I have found myself continously dropping my gs3 due to its slick plastic cover. I even dropped it out of my car while I was cruising 55mph on the highway and it only scuffed up one edge. However my phone is still in perfect operating condition. What's your guys opinoin/experiences on the durability of this phone?
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I drop my all the time but I have a uag case. I have a bad habit of holding it in my mouth if I go to use my hands when I just have used it.
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I have a case and rarely dropped my phone. The few times I did dropped it I had a case on the phone so I can only speak on the fact that the case did its job in protecting my phone.
My phone seemed really durable too until it took a small 2 foot fall onto a tile floor. Unfortunately it landed perfectly on the edge where the glass meets the frame and wrecked the screen. The glass was slightly chipped, however, the screen below shattered and became worse over the course of a day until it was solid purple.
I spotted mine once from the seat of my truck and it lasted quite well with the potter box, I haven't deployed it with the extended battery and rubber case yet. With the potter box it survived with no damage
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Yea I also have the Otterbox commuter and it is a real good case but it is just to bulky for me.
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I don't use it anymore because I have a 4400mah extended battery, and I'm a bit Nevis about dropping the wrap around plastic/rubber cases that I can buy for the extended battery
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My friends and I were hanging on the patio roof (2 stories) during a party and he dropped his onto the concrete walkway. It just got scratched on the back cover slightly. Screen was perfect/didn't crack. Still works perfect as if out of the box. If that isn't durability, then I dont know what is. He had a cover but it was just an old regular hard plastic case.
Either luck was on his side or this phone is unbreakable.
So, the Samsung s3 is only durable if the device lands flat on its back? Is that what I'm reading?
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I've dropped mine plenty of times, and there's almost zero damage. I don't use a case either... rather impressed, myself.
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So, the Samsung s3 is only durable if the device lands flat on its back? Is that what I'm reading?
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I have had mine drop hard on several spots, especially corners and the worst that has happened is the back flying off and a couple of dents
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TheDiabolicaL1 said:
So, the Samsung s3 is only durable if the device lands flat on its back? Is that what I'm reading?
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Not exactly, somebody knocked my phone out of my hand and it fell about 4 feet onto concrete. Fell right on the bottom left corner and left a big scuff, but nothing else...luckily. All I use is a screen protector.
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i have dropped my phone a few times (most often when drunk), it still works perfectly
All phones can crack, but the polycarb on the S3 makes it more resistant than the all glass iPhone or Nexus 4. I wish people would stop complaining about 'build quality' of Samsung phones - its a common myth for many people and blogs, they think Samsung phones are built well or last.
People kept complaining about the back cover being so flimsy but I liked that I could buy a replacement when I dropped my phone and scratched it and that no one would be able to notice the difference.
Prefer the backcover too
yeah, i prefer the backcover. I feel like the whole aluminum back is overrated, you cant replace the battery!
i have been using my phone naked since november and i havent seen any visible imperfections besides i mean scratch i got yesterday. sucks cause it's in the middle of the screen and distorts the colors.
Mine seems pretty durable, I have never used a case aside from the OEM flip case, and I've dropped it from my car to the cement twice now (always forget its in my lap before I get out) and I only have a couple small scuffs on the edges. When my buddy dropped his iPhone 4 the same way getting out of my car the front and back glass cracked like crazy.
The iPhone may feel more sturdy in the hand, but in reality its as fragile as an infant.
Gone thru 2 cracked screen phones already. Both drops less than 2 ft.
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Gone thru 2 cracked screen phones already. Both drops less than 2 ft.
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My wife dropped hers at the bar the other night and of course it hit on the corner and low and behold the screen broke
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The desire s is one robust device. I've dropped it from 7ft onto concrete and dropped it on marble flooring from 30ft with no case and it only scratched the top a little. The screen was perfect and everything works fine. Just letting you guys know of my experience. When I dropped it I was in shock but when picking it up I was pleasantly surprised LOL..................... i guess i was pretty lucky............
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good for u man
No phone can beat the old nokia bricks for robustness
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Nothing can beat Nokia for durability and toughness.
At least we know that Desire S can withstand some impact.
(I dropped it once already without casing and still naked.)
Ah, the old Nokia 5100 phone.
Water resistant, shock resistant, dust resistant, all achieved by a chunky sealed rubber shell.
I used to call it my "pub proof phone"
http://www.refurb-phone.com/phones/nokia_5100.shtml
THIRTY feet onto MARBLE?
I also droped it by accident, actually it vibrated it self off the shelf and droped around 1,5m on to tiles. It did scratch a bit on the top left corner. But everything else is working fine (except vibrations, feels like it got loose abit and makes wierd sound)
i dropped mine on to concrete and it has left scratches everywhere! i need to find a case to hide them now. They're not massive, but it's just the fact i know they are there.
I've got a full body screen protector and a casing. Don't even want to try dropping it. Lol.
I tried using a case once. I was using the casemate barely there. But didnt bother anymore cause it decreases wifi speed
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I hate cases. They ruin the look and feel of sexy devices. I just hope to not drop it!
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I'm currently also not using a case because wifi slows down and I can't get a gps signal with the case on.
amonrei said:
Nothing can beat Nokia for durability and toughness.
At least we know that Desire S can withstand some impact.
(I dropped it once already without casing and still naked.)
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OK. Thanks for that. You can put some clothes on now. LOL
I dropped mine 2ft and the aluminum black paint came of to reval the sliver, a bit disapointed mine but o well.
I dropped mine right on the marble stairs from second flour. At first i was shocked, but then i hopefully realized that my Desire S have only few scratches. So yes, my hopes about aluminium unibody approves. I wonder in what condition after such a huge drop would be Incredible S?
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I'm currently also not using a case because wifi slows down and I can't get a gps signal with the case on.
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I have not experienced wifi slowdown with the case mate barely there case.
However... the GPS problem was present. And I solved it by using AGPS Injector.
It downloads the GPS satellite data when starting any GPS software. Now I get GPS fixes in 10-20 seconds (with the case on).
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I dropped mine 2ft and the aluminum black paint came of to reval the sliver, a bit disapointed mine but o well.
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At least a black case can be touched up. Scratches on the old Desire were impossible to colour match
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The desire s is one robust device. I've dropped it from 7ft onto concrete and dropped it on marble flooring from 30ft with no case and it only scratched the top a little. The screen was perfect and everything works fine. Just letting you guys know of my experience. When I dropped it I was in shock but when picking it up I was pleasantly surprised LOL.....................
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30ft? Are you focking kidding me?
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i use silicone casing just to protect my unit from my hand's sweat. Lol
Yea, it definitely looks better without a case but I still use a case mate barely just to be safe... it does block my wifi connection a little bit but it is still smooth while using the internet and my GPS is working just fine as well.
I have been running a light case on my phone but have considered taking it off as I never seem to drop it.
Those of you without a case on your phone,
what condition is it in now?
Have you dropped it? How did it respond?
Thanks!!
Only had mine for a few days, but it's in marvelous condition. The screen doesn't seem to hold onto fingerprints at all.
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Been without a case for 2 months, dropped once, edges are scratched but looks perfect.
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I've had mine naked since christmas and it's in perfect condition besides a small hair line scrath on the screen i have the black one and it's a finger print magnet.
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I've had mine naked since christmas and it's in perfect condition besides a small hair line scrath on the screen i have the black one and it's a finger print magnet.
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Really? The only part on mine getting prints like crazy is the back. My screen doesn't for some reason.
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I've gone case-less since I got mine on launch day, and cosmetically never had a single problem. A couple of months ago though I dropped it on a tile floor, and even though the screen or body didn't crack it wouldn't power back on, so something internal must have been damaged. I was able to use my insurance to get a replacement, but I'm not sure having a case on it other than something with some shock protection like an otter box would have helped anyway.
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Really? The only part on mine getting prints like crazy is the back. My screen doesn't for some reason.
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Yeah the screens not really an issue it's just the back, the blacks the worst for finger prints though
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dpaine88 said:
I have been running a light case on my phone but have considered taking it off as I never seem to drop it.
Those of you without a case on your phone,
what condition is it in now?
Have you dropped it? How did it respond?
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You know Murphy's Law...once you take the case off you will drop hard on the concrete....
This phone is waaaay to weak to be naked... I've broken my screen so many times from knee height drops.. one including being dropped on carpet. My old VIVOW was a lot stronger....
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I don't have a case I never liked them. I have cracked the screen on my old s3 though, happened to hit the metal strip that separates the room..Other than that I have a right pocket only rule and I make sure i NEVER put it on my lap when driving.
Been using my s3 without a case since the day it came out. Couple nicks around the metallic edge but otherwise in perfect condition. I don't really have a habit of dropping phones though.
Majority of my drops are because of my son.... when I drop it myself I get the ninja/football player move of catching it and nearly kicking it through a field goal...but I like to think I am the worst draft pick ever because I usually catch it with my foot and it goes nowhere.
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I've had my phone naked for about 5 months and I only have a few light scratches on the back, that are not noticeable without really looking for them.
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I've had mine since launch and dropped it once on a concrete floor at work and a few times at the house. The only drop that caused any damage was the one at work and it barely scuffed the corner of the metal trim. So little it took me a minute to find it.
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i too have had mine since launch and am using a Ringke "SLIM-Lite" case...no screen protector.
device is flawless!
no scratches, scuffs, or any other blemishes.
I have been using a rokform rokbed v3 S3 case just for the mount and the phone is in good condition. no screen scratches. the case has a tendency to scratch the battery cover so i got a replacement to use with the case. not easy to find the black verizon S3 battery covers so that is sitting in the box the phone came in.
I also have a rokform v3 (awesome case) on mine since I saw a drop test on YouTube. There is no way I would feel safe without it.
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no case ever
i only have a screen protector on my phone. I avoid cases for phones because I keep my phone in my pocket and I don't like the size of the phone with a case on. This may not be the best idea because I am also quite clumsy but I really do like the thin sleek phone with no case. In any case, I must say that I am quite impressed with this phone. I've had it for about 5 months and have dropped it somewhere between 10-15 times. It is usually just a small drop but I have definitely dropped it out of my coat while taking the coat off and out of the car when getting out multiple times and only have a few small scratches on the back. There has been no damage to the screen at all. So to anyone that is scared of removing the case, my advice is to enjoy the design of the phone and not worry about the back. After all, a replacement for the back cover is cheaper then many of the cases out there.
I run mine naked about half the time, in a tpu case the rest of the time. I have two very small nicks in the silver trim around the sides, and a little scuff on the home button. I've had the phone since a few days before launch, though I did replace the battery cover recently because I broke it taking it off one time. Always have an SGP Ultra Nano screen protector though.
I'd say most people should have no problem running with no case, but it may not be the best idea. I love the feel of the naked phone and frequently use it like that, but I have dropped it from about waist height a few times onto hardwood floors or low carpet.
The phone feels nice enough that you do keep a firm grip on it and treat it like your precious, and if you're careful to keep your pocket empty you won't scratch it there. But because it's so slick, it can slip out of your pocket when sitting, or off of a surface you've set it on. Plus if you have anything else in your hand, it's easy to forget to keep a firm grip on the phone.
I've now got a Cruzerlite tpu case that looks and feels awesome, and like any tpu case removes in seconds with no wear. The material provides a great deal of protection for its minimal bulk, I've accidentally thrown my old Droid RAZR onto asphalt and concrete on separate occasions with just a slim tpu case with no harm done. Recently, I've been carrying with that case for peace of mind, and taking it off on occasion to use it, or if I'm at something rather formal.
But I see no need for something more than tpu, like an Otterbox, for the average person. If you're particularly clumsy, if you frequently skate, run, bike, 4 wheel, hunt, etc with it, or have a fairly physical profession I can see it, but for the rest of us it's overkill.
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Majority of my drops are because of my son.... when I drop it myself I get the ninja/football player move of catching it and nearly kicking it through a field goal...but I like to think I am the worst draft pick ever because I usually catch it with my foot and it goes nowhere.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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I wish it had drop protection. But a case should fix that. I'm just thrilled about it being waterproof.
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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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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.
I just picked up a used S3 yesterday, to be here Monday. Was wondering who all carry their phone (any cellphone) in their pockets. I have had numerous cellphones since 2000 and never carried my phone in my pocket due to the fear of breaking it. I wasn't so much worried about scratching the screen as physically breaking the phone. I have noticed while watching TV that many people just put them in their pockets. Which pocket due you carry, front or back?
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I just picked up a used S3 yesterday, to be here Monday. Was wondering who all carry their phone (any cellphone) in their pockets. I have had numerous cellphones since 2000 and never carried my phone in my pocket due to the fear of breaking it. I wasn't so much worried about scratching the screen as physically breaking the phone. I have noticed while watching TV that many people just put them in their pockets. Which pocket due you carry, front or back?
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Front of course, convenient to take also. My fear for back is u might sit on it as I did. Fortunately it didn't crack. Mind you I'm 75kg and after a long day stand where I can just sit on the floor so our phone is not as fragile as you think mate
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Been carrying in front pocket for years. Never had any trouble.
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Rear pocket for both the s2 I had, the current s3 as well as prior flip phones. Less chance of scratching in the back pockets. Never had an issue "sitting" on it, but I also tend to sit up straight.
That said, I have found the s2 to handle drops much better than the s3 does. One small drop on the s3 cracked the corner of the screen. Numerous drops of the s2 only ever dinged the corner of the phone. Never used a case for either phone either.
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I just picked up a used S3 yesterday, to be here Monday. Was wondering who all carry their phone (any cellphone) in their pockets. I have had numerous cellphones since 2000 and never carried my phone in my pocket due to the fear of breaking it. I wasn't so much worried about scratching the screen as physically breaking the phone. I have noticed while watching TV that many people just put them in their pockets. Which pocket due you carry, front or back?
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Both here. Although I have two rock solid cases and a screen protector so I don't really worry too much. I have both the Otterbox defender and a lifeproof case. Both are solid cases. I only got the lifeproof because soon the Otterbox won't be under warranty after a year
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Sadly it depends on the pants my s3 fits better in my back pocket because pant companies don't make front pockets big enough in women's clothes
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Front left pocket, with phone screen facing my leg. No risk of scratching the screen that way! With Urban Armor case. But I'm a 6' 3" 180lb male so it might fit more easily than for someone smaller.
I always carry it in my back pocket. I routinely sit on it and have never had any problem. The only problem I had was I would constantly turn on the phone phone because of pressing the home key when I sat, so I rooted the phone and disabled the home keys "wake" feature.
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I always carry it in my back pocket. I routinely sit on it and have never had any problem. The only problem I had was I would constantly turn on the phone phone because of pressing the home key when I sat, so I rooted the phone and disabled the home keys "wake" feature.
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Good idea. :thumbup:
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Back pocket while walking around, making it easier to reach for and does not restrict movement (same reason why wallet is in back pocket)
As soon as you sit down, simply remove the phone and set it in front of you, on your lap or in your front pocket. It does not take long to make this switch.
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Sadly it depends on the pants my s3 fits better in my back pocket because pant companies don't make front pockets big enough in women's clothes
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Yep same here. Usually, my phone is in my back pocket, except for one pair of chinos where it is more comfortable in the front right pocket. I have never had an issue with sitting on my device, though I do get the occasional home button wake... Not that big of a deal though.
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Sevinex said:
Yep same here. Usually, my phone is in my back pocket, except for one pair of chinos where it is more comfortable in the front right pocket. I have never had an issue with sitting on my device, though I do get the occasional home button wake... Not that big of a deal though.
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I'm always putting it in both my back and front pocket. Thankfully I've always remembered to take it out before I sit on it. The case I have on it is a little bulky but it kind of reminds me to take it out of my pocket
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ShapesBlue said:
I'm always putting it in both my back and front pocket. Thankfully I've always remembered to take it out before I sit on it. The case I have on it is a little bulky but it kind of reminds me to take it out of my pocket
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I have a slim case from Elago on it, so it is still quite thin. At this point, I don't even notice when I am sitting on it any more. I also have a quite slim wallet (actually the exact same thickness as my phone with its case on) so I cannot differentiate any unevenness between the two.
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I have a slim case from Elago on it, so it is still quite thin. At this point, I don't even notice when I am sitting on it any more. I also have a quite slim wallet (actually the exact same thickness as my phone with its case on) so I cannot differentiate any unevenness between the two.
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Very cool. Sadly I have to have a rugged case. I work in a dirty environment and a phone without a sturdy case would never survive very long. I alternate between my Otterbox defender and my lifeproof case. I'll soon be switching to the lifeproof permanently once the Otterbox is out of warranty which will be very soon.
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Thanks everyone for the replies. Been carrying it in both pockets and so far no problems.
So I lost my phone out of my pocket while riding my bike. Sprinting approx 40km up a hill. It jumped out, hit the road. And slid into the bushes. Front of the phone looks new back has some pretty bad scratches. But everything is pretty much fine. No dents no marks on screen. Was in a dot view case. A few scratches on the case and they instantly separated when impacting the ground, which kind of sucked.
That's funny because this feels like the most fragile android I've owned in 5 years. Mainly because my first one lived in my pocket but the camera still managed to get scratched to the point to where it was hard to find a spot on it that wasn't scratched. Now I don't feel comfortable carrying my phone at work. I carried my s4 everywhere with me for a year and not one scratch on the camera lens. This is my first phone with a screen protector on the camera lens.
That is why I have an otter box and a really expensive, tough screen protector. If you're planning on biking with your phone loose in your pocket, you may want to invest in those also!
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ya the dot view case is cool but hardly serves the purpose of an actual case.
Should be a criminal offense to use a case for this phone.
Try and get a pair of arms not growing out of one's behind so the droppage is minimized.
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Should be a criminal offense to use a case for this phone.
Try and get a pair of arms not growing out of one's behind so the droppage is minimized.
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Right, because you've never dropped anything in your life.
nabbed said:
Should be a criminal offense to use a case for this phone.
Try and get a pair of arms not growing out of one's behind so the droppage is minimized.
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Cases actually assist this phone in other ways than just protection. For one, they make the touchscreen less susceptible to undesired palm touches when using it one handed, and can hide the loose volume rocker issue many people have.
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hgoldner said:
Right, because you've never dropped anything in your life.
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I said criminal prosecution! Also, cruel and unusual!
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I said criminal prosecution! Also, cruel and unusual!
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The trick is to get a clear case. That's what I did. Didn't want to cover up all that arctic silvery goodness. :good:
Oh, that and not to drop it....
I would suggest getting a case like this for biking.
Hyperion M8 Case
The phone is no longer slippery and won't fly out of your pocket.
I use it for mountain biking and it stays put no matter where I put the phone (shorts pocket, back of jersey, etc.)
Leondreux said:
That is why I have an otter box and a really expensive, tough screen protector. If you're planning on biking with your phone loose in your pocket, you may want to invest in those also!
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It's just fine to spend money for your phone's protection. This is one of the nicest phones.
jsminnis said:
That's funny because this feels like the most fragile android I've owned in 5 years. Mainly because my first one lived in my pocket but the camera still managed to get scratched to the point to where it was hard to find a spot on it that wasn't scratched. Now I don't feel comfortable carrying my phone at work. I carried my s4 everywhere with me for a year and not one scratch on the camera lens. This is my first phone with a screen protector on the camera lens.
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I agree on the camera screen. Mine has a couple scratches as well. Never had any other phone do that. However the rest of the phone is scratch free which is even more strange. What protector are you using on the camera screen? I think I'm going to get HTC to fix it then apply a protector to it.
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No scratches on any of my lenses... And this phone goes through my daughter. Oo
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It feel out of my sweater's pocket right onto the blacktop as I was getting out of my car. Minor scratches on top left and bottom right on the back side. Oh well. I'll have to be more careful.
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termleech said:
I agree on the camera screen. Mine has a couple scratches as well. Never had any other phone do that. However the rest of the phone is scratch free which is even more strange. What protector are you using on the camera screen? I think I'm going to get HTC to fix it then apply a protector to it.
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I thought I had a ton of scratches on my lens,I would wipe it off with a soft cloth and they wouldn't wipe off. Well today while sitting bored I just took my sleeve and rubbed with some pressure for a good 5 minutes. All those marks that looked like scratches all came of . Might try some alcohol on a qtip when I get home.
going back to the original op issue. I use the dot case when not biking and I use a otter box defender case mounted to the handle bars when riding. So far the otter box works very nice and does not come off on the bike ride. It takes around a minute to put the phone in the case every ride, but nothing to long.
one added bonus about the mounted otter box and m8. When listing to a talk podcast I sometimes do not use headphones, the speakers are plenty loud.