[Q] Dropped my phone - G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Yesterday unfortunately i dropped my phone from about 1 meter height on concrete but it was in a sgp slim armor case and the outside of the phone survived and since im paranoid i wanted to ask if could anything have happened to the insides of the phone, up until now it hasnt shown anything strange but i just wanted to know if you guys have dropped it and have had anything.

samkle said:
Yesterday unfortunately i dropped my phone from about 1 meter height on concrete but it was in a sgp slim armor case and the outside of the phone survived and since im paranoid i wanted to ask if could anything have happened to the insides of the phone, up until now it hasnt shown anything strange but i just wanted to know if you guys have dropped it and have had anything.
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Mate it should be fine lol. Just enjoy the phone. BTW how is the slim armour case? I ordered one, not to bulky is it?
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Glad to hear that Slim Armor is protecting your G2. I also using Slim Armor and drop by 70cm, its fine and no scratch at all on the phone either on the case.
@androidkid311
Its a little bit bulky, but you get more grip on the phone and the important thing is your phone should be more safe when accidentally dropping it.
If you want more protection, use tempered glass screen guard combine with slim armor

androidkid311 said:
Mate it should be fine lol. Just enjoy the phone. BTW how is the slim armour case? I ordered one, not to bulky is it?
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It is a little bit bulky when you get used to the phones slimness , but i dont mind at all after i had the lumia 920 with a incipio dualpro...now that is bulky..and i actually ordered a Case-Mate tough heavy duty because i like to change my cases a lot and i wanted the screen to be a little bit more protected with the case-mate not being almost flat with the screen like the slim armor is.

samkle said:
It is a little bit bulky when you get used to the phones slimness , but i dont mind at all after i had the lumia 920 with a incipio dualpro...now that is bulky..and i actually ordered a Case-Mate tough heavy duty because i like to change my cases a lot and i wanted the screen to be a little bit more protected with the case-mate not being almost flat with the screen like the slim armor is.
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I see. Thanks, just waiting for it. One more thing laying it down flat on its face is there clearance so it's not flat on the screen?
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androidkid311 said:
I see. Thanks, just waiting for it. One more thing laying it down flat on its face is there clearance so it's not flat on the screen?
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Very little, 1-2 mm max if you lay it carefully i dont think the screen will touch the surface, it isnt the most protective case but it doesnt interfere at all with the glass so screen potectors wont be an issue

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Has Anyone Done A Nexus 4 Official Bumper Case Drop Test?

I'm normally so against drop tests. They make me cringe; especially on devices as nice as the N4. However, I've been considering getting an N4 and am concerned about the glass back (and screen); I've taunted iPhone users far too much about their cracked backs to undergo the same experience. At the same time, I like to leave my devices naked, and with the N4 being such a good looking device, I would definitely like to; that back is just stunning. The bumper case would leave the back exposed, so one problem solved. However, the question is: will it protect the back and the screen from shattering if you drop it flat? I know the bumper slightly "elevates it" from touching when you place it down, but is it enough to protect it from a square drop? Anyone have any actual insight and results?
Thanks!
The bumper will not do much to protect against drops. There's a reason why otterbox and other case makers don't save money and just make bumpers.
I have dropped mine twice so far in three weeks. Completely naked on laminate floor. Not even a scratch... Tempting fate I know but this phone is not as fragile as some would have you believe.
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Nospin said:
The bumper will not do much to protect against drops. There's a reason why otterbox and other case makers don't save money and just make bumpers.
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When I think Otter box I think construction worker. I don't anticipate ramming in to things or dropping it on to anything but a floor, nor do I see it getting wet, but I'd like to be sure that if it falls off my couch on to the living room floor that it won't bust
lukesleepwalker said:
I have dropped mine twice so far in three weeks. Completely naked on laminate floor. Not even a scratch... Tempting fate I know but this phone is not as fragile as some would have you believe.
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Thaaat's what I'm looking to here. I've just been wondering if that "elevation" is enough to protect it from a square drop on a normal floor. I've been looking for actual drop test videos and only find them without a case...seems to me it defeats the purpose...don't judge the durability of a glass phone vs. the floor, judge the durability of the case that's supposed to protect it! I just want to be able to see the back and not uglify the phone but have the comfort of knowing it'll be safe from the occasional drop
andoird213 said:
When I think Otter box I think construction worker. I don't anticipate ramming in to things or dropping it on to anything but a floor, nor do I see it getting wet, but I'd like to be sure that if it falls off my couch on to the living room floor that it won't bust
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The commuter line is really not THAT huge looking... the defender however is overkill for many
Does anyone want to take one for the team and perform a official bumper drop test? Lol.
Yeah commuter is a little bulky but not as extreme as defender. Defender is overkill when it comes to protection. Commuter is a good case but doesn't provide a good enough grip for me.
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daviiiiiid said:
The commuter line is really not THAT huge looking... the defender however is overkill for many
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I suppose...but it isn't even the size it's the fact that the back can't be seen...it isn't the bulk that's the damper it's the look..people spend a long time designing the device to look great and it's all sort of 'ruined' by the case
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Does anyone want to take one for the team and perform a official bumper drop test? Lol.
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This! To people who are already considering putting drop tests on YouTube: do it with the bumper please!
Bump
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Haha
andoird213 said:
Thaaat's what I'm looking to here. I've just been wondering if that "elevation" is enough to protect it from a square drop on a normal floor. I've been looking for actual drop test videos and only find them without a case...seems to me it defeats the purpose...don't judge the durability of a glass phone vs. the floor, judge the durability of the case that's supposed to protect it! I just want to be able to see the back and not uglify the phone but have the comfort of knowing it'll be safe from the occasional drop
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not sure why you would need an "official" drop test with bumper. you are looking for some kind of protection while being able not to cover the back side of the phone, which i can totally understand, since i am looking for the same.
however, since the bumper is the only way of protection which does not cover the back, what else is there to discuss? get the bumper, i am going to do the same when it is available (when will that be...???).
i am pretty sure that it goes without saying that the nexus is safer in the bumper than beeing naked when you see it falling down on the floor in slow-motion.
the bumper will definitely protect the surfaces, only if you are very unlucky it should do any harm (i.e. little stone lying on the ground, device falls exactly onto it).
greetings,
hallu
I dropped my N4 at waist level about 3 times with the bumper on (hardwood floor). Everything is fine
zephiK said:
Does anyone want to take one for the team and perform a official bumper drop test? Lol.
Yeah commuter is a little bulky but not as extreme as defender. Defender is overkill when it comes to protection. Commuter is a good case but doesn't provide a good enough grip for me.
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Hell no!! This thing is too expensive to drop on purpose
nbell13 said:
Hell no!! This thing is too expensive to drop on purpose
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There are a lot of (crazy) people on YouTube.
Hope one do it with a bumper
nbell13 said:
Hell no!! This thing is too expensive to drop on purpose
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Ah, I suppose you haven't seen the bare N4 drop tests? They make you cringe. Sad sight, I tell you.
Fell out my pocket getting out of car
Landed screen first I think since no scuffs
4 deep marks into my Skinomi protector
Permanent to
But yeah if u use a bumper, use screen protectors
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adulel08 said:
Fell out my pocket getting out of car
Landed screen first I think since no scuffs
4 deep marks into my Skinomi protector
Permanent to
But yeah if u use a bumper, use screen protectors
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I haven't got a bumper, but I have a screen protector story.
Shortly 2 hours after installing a $3 screen protector, I grabbed my garage door handle while holding the Nexus. The screen came into direct contact with steel handle bar. The protector got nicked.
Since I'll be getting a bumper, I'd need full body screen protector. Should I get the Skinomi or Zagg? I don't mind the price as long as it's under $30.
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im not very impressed with my skinomi since the scratches dont go away. its been a few days and these arent fading at all.
I would research it .
Just because somebody drops their phone and it don't break doesn't mean ur phone will share the same fate. Even if u have everything on ur phone that they had.
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S***!
I just accidently yanked the USB cable while the phone is charging.
It fell in super-high speed from a 2 feet desk, hit a ceramic floor with one of the corners. It's still tethered to the charger, so it doesn't bounce around.
I almost had a heart attack when I hear the big "THUD!" sound.
Luckily I still has my cheap-ass S-Line TPU case on. Not a scratch! No cracks! Nexus is still in pristine condition.

Thin case that only "grabs" top and bottom?

Right now Im running a bumper (well, the girlfriend, who is a phonebreaker, is running it because she is waiting for her substantial case to arrive) but I was wondering if there were other options.
Most times Im running naked and only using the bumper in situations when I thought there was real risk. The main reason is because i love the cascading touch screen, it feels much better working on the phone without my thumb crashing into the lip of a bezel or case when swiping/typing.
So my question is, has anyeone seen a case that clips onto the phone holding only onto the top/bottom (and corners) but maybe only going up half or less of the sides, as to not interfere with the drop off effect of the screen?
I think if I had something like that I would be more willing to run the case more often. I know it couldn't be a bumper, it would need a back to support the sides and I am prepared to live with not seeing the blingy back.
I've been looking for this too! Haven't found a case like that yet...
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I asked exactly this same question, and the answer is that no one has made such a case yet. However, I did buy the rearth ringke slim case, which grips the sides, but very shallow, and it is pretty good. You don't bump the sides until you are about three fourths of the way down the bevel.
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ryan stewart said:
Right now Im running a bumper (well, the girlfriend, who is a phonebreaker, is running it because she is waiting for her substantial case to arrive) but I was wondering if there were other options.
Most times Im running naked and only using the bumper in situations when I thought there was real risk. The main reason is because i love the cascading touch screen, it feels much better working on the phone without my thumb crashing into the lip of a bezel or case when swiping/typing.
So my question is, has anyeone seen a case that clips onto the phone holding only onto the top/bottom (and corners) but maybe only going up half or less of the sides, as to not interfere with the drop off effect of the screen?
I think if I had something like that I would be more willing to run the case more often. I know it couldn't be a bumper, it would need a back to support the sides and I am prepared to live with not seeing the blingy back.
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Hmm, that would be awesome. I'd be interested in a case like such, as well.
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Might want to send an email to Rearth, and inquire about them making one. They already have one for the Galaxy Nexus. Just a thought.
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I'm waiting for this case from Amazon, its a leather flip down case and only grabs the 4 corners of the phone leaving most of the screen free, and i don't even need a screen protector with that.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LGAF0I/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Basmatek said:
I'm waiting for this case from Amazon, its a leather flip down case and only grabs the 4 corners of the phone leaving most of the screen free, and i don't even need a screen protector with that.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LGAF0I/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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that looks nice!
amazon US : $12.70
amazon uk : £24.95 = $37.24 !!
its a shame, far to expensive for me (uk)
Basmatek said:
I'm waiting for this case from Amazon, its a leather flip down case and only grabs the 4 corners of the phone leaving most of the screen free, and i don't even need a screen protector with that.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LGAF0I/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Damn, that in a thin TPU with no flip cover would be basically what I am looking for. I rock my phone naked 90% of the time now and the bumper when riding my motorcycle. I just cant stomach covering up a thin, attractive product with a massive case.
Email sent to Rearth. I would love a Nexus 4 version of their Galaxy Nexus Slim case.
kelvrick said:
Email sent to Rearth. I would love a Nexus 4 version of their Galaxy Nexus Slim case.
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+1. Being saying that since the N4 came out. That GNex case was awesome.
ryan stewart said:
Damn, that in a thin TPU with no flip cover would be basically what I am looking for. I rock my phone naked 90% of the time now and the bumper when riding my motorcycle. I just cant stomach covering up a thin, attractive product with a massive case.
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I use this case only in my car or in my pocket. When i get home it takes me 3" to remove it or put it back on. And i don't like screen or back protectors.

Do you have a case for your phone?

Hi, I've had the nexus for two days now and yesterday I dropped it from about two feet to the kitchen floor. Nothing happened to the phone. The floor is sort of like plastic? I'm not sure what kitchen floors are made of. Anyway, this is my first glass phone and I'm very paranoid that I may crack it someday. I've seen what happens if you drop a glass phone, i.e iPhone and nexus and its scary. My previous phone; I never dropped it once (at least that I can recall), but this phone is a lot slimmer and easier to slip from the hand.
I primarily ask because I'm one of those people who would rather have a 'naked' phone. I feel like it shows the true beauty of phones, but I also don't want to have a shattered phone
I also take good care of my phones. But you never know what can happen.
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I ordered the Ringke Fusion case, but hasn't arrived yet.
Absolutely man, buy a good case and a screen cover. Its worth the extra 30 or 40$.
I use a pouch case (the shocksock leather one, looks very nice on the phone) which protects the entire phone when it's in my pocket but allows me to use it without a case or screen protector. Worked for me for two years with my HD2 (not a single scratch or dent apart from once when my friend dropped it when using it) and hopefully it should work for me with this phone too.
Nigeldg said:
I use a pouch case (the shocksock leather one, looks very nice on the phone) which protects the entire phone when it's in my pocket but allows me to use it without a case or screen protector. Worked for me for two years with my HD2 (not a single scratch or dent apart from once when my friend dropped it when using it) and hopefully it should work for me with this phone too.
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Tmobile store now has the hard body glove case and the silicon case. I got the hard case and it is great did not noticibly change the weight or size of the phone like a lot of cases
I bought the Acase Superleggera Pro from Amazon for $15 and have had it for a few days. I can finally rest easy about dropping it since it has the hard shell on the outside with the silicone layer on the inside almost like an Otterbox (2 stage case). All port cutouts are precise and buttons are easy to press. I've owned 2 other cases and both seemed to offer little protection for it. I just hope I never have to test it lol.
I'm just like you: anxious and not liking cases and I definitely advise you to use one. I bought a 3$ TPU case and it protects the phone well plus it makes it less slippery.
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Using the official bumper + skinomi screen protector. Works very well for me. Dropped the phone once, ~1meter fall (from my pocket) on wooden floor, the bumper definitely saved it.
Take a case and a 2 protectors(face and bottom) to protect the phone from scratches. Both cost about 10 €
I use them since the first day and everything is fine for me. It saved my phone more than once.
Bought a Cruzerlite android army case. Fits really well, looks good, and the TPU material is soft and protective.
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I'm using the poetic atmosphere case with a fingerprint reducing screen protector..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AG0D4BQ
Also have this one but don't use it as much..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ASSS1Z0
I stick with poetic.. High quality and great price.. Have the same case on my iPhone 5 with no issues either
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I'd like to have a vegan protection for Nexus 4 but can't find it, or very very very ugly ones ! Any idea..?
french-anonymous said:
I'd like to have a vegan protection for Nexus 4 but can't find it, or very very very ugly ones ! Any idea..?
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This is the ONLY vegan case I could find for the nexus 4 the rest I found are for the nexus 7 & 10.. You may be able to have one custom made but wouldn't even know where to start on that..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ABYX5S4
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i'm have the same opinion that the N4 looks much better "naked" but i'm afraid that the glass breaks if the phone hits the floor..
so i ordered a cheap tpu chase and use it only when i leave my home. at home my phone is "naked"
french-anonymous said:
I'd like to have a vegan protection for Nexus 4 but can't find it, or very very very ugly ones ! Any idea..?
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Lol. I had never heard of this.
rcklss1 said:
This is the ONLY vegan case I could find for the nexus 4 the rest I found are for the nexus 7 & 10.. You may be able to have one custom made but wouldn't even know where to start on that..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ABYX5S4
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Thank you ! i'll try it
EDIT : Too bad I can't order it in my country (France).
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Lol. I had never heard of this.
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It's just stuffs with no animal products in it. This is the way I live, I hate violence, I hate slavery, so I won't support it in any way. I know it sounds funny when you don't know about it, but it's the only way we can reject animal cruelty. I could say a lot, but I think it's not the place to talk about it.
I hate cases, with this phone I use one but I don't like it especially after a week or so of using a case how good the phone feels when you take it out
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I'm using an ionic styled black case that you find on amazon for under 10 bucks. Great protection, doesn't add much bulk imo and it feels very good in my hands. Plus I feel safer with it on and that's what's important...ones own peace of mind.
My cousin has a cruzerlite case, there is nothing wrong with it but I prefer the case I currently have on my phone. I actually purchased it to hold me over till I find something that I really liked. Now its my daily driver and I couldn't be happier.
http://www.amazon.com/Exact-Armor-G...qid=1363634133&sr=8-248&keywords=nexus+4+case
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Dbrand on the back, an Etsy pouch and that does me. Don't like cases on this phone feels better using it naked.
Ringke SLIM for day to day. Ionic Guardian (got it when it was $4) for outdoor stuff.
Naked is awesome, but not safe

The Damage Thread. Have you defiled your phone's appearance yet?

So I just woke up to a knick on the side of my phone this morning. Nothing major by any stretch but nevertheless if your like me it bothers you to death and you can't stop looking at it. So I'm wondering if anyone else out there has make a mark on their baby yet. (Side note: the fake metal sides are cheap af. I tested it by lightly tapping my cast, I broke my wrist, and it left a Mark that won't come off. Come on LG even my samsung plastic held up better.)
i got a small crack near the mic opening on the bottom..doesnt bother me that much..hoping to exchange it when the nexus x comes out..if it is better
Dropped from a foot and the screen cracked and doesnt work. Saying that i have insurance so i got a new one
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i got a small crack near the mic opening on the bottom..doesnt bother me that much..hoping to exchange it when the nexus x comes out..if it is better
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Yea I'm excited to see what it offers unfortunately I'm on Big Red, not by choice, just no other carriers have coverage beyond 2g in my area.
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Dropped from a foot and the screen cracked and doesnt work. Saying that i have insurance so i got a new one
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Well that's a plus. I'm sure that deposit sucked but at least you got spiffy new looking phone.
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Dropped from a foot and the screen cracked and doesnt work. Saying that i have insurance so i got a new one
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I dropped mine from about 2.5 feet and it put one long crack through the screen and nothing to one side of it worked. $156 LCD/digitizer replacement through LG. I feel your pain.
Edit: I forgot to mention this happened with the Spigen Slim Armor case on.
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Haha, the other day I was driving a fork lift truck at work like I usually do and I guess I was going to fast when I hit a bump and my phone flew to where my feet was and then to the ground face down. Luckily the only damage done was a tiny nick to the screen that you can't even tell it's there unless I point it out. It was bugging me to death the first few hours but now I barely notice it. Can't be seen with screen on either. I was rather disappointed to. I have a phone cover on it and it shouldn't of gotten scratched but oh well. It could of been worse.
I have some hits on the frame around the screen, 2 scratches on back cover and 2 more barely noticable on the screen. That's it.
The world played out in slow motion the first time I dropped my phone. At this point though there are a few very minor scratches along the edge of the phone around the screen.
hairline crack across the bottom microphone. NEVER dropped it. Do you guys confirm this is a more widespread issue?
yeah I've got tiny scratches on the back... barely visible
but the bizarre thing is that I'm pretty friendly with how I use the phone...I never dropped it yet.. using a thin back case..
weird...I think LG should work better on durability...
Even though the back of the G3 looks and feels great
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yeah I've got tiny scratches on the back... barely visible
but the bizarre thing is that I'm pretty friendly with how I use the phone...I never dropped it yet.. using a thin back case..
weird...I think LG should work better on durability...
Even though the back of the G3 looks and feels great
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Same thing. Dropped it once while drunk but even before that I had these weird little scratches on the back. No clue where they are from.
Hairline crack at IR port. Will try and get a free replacement in a couple of weeks using warranty
Had my phone bare naked for few weeks and dropped if few times, had in my pocket with keys and change. No scratches or anything anywhere. I don't even think I'll be getting a screen protector since this baby is one tough son of a female dog.
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AllstarE4 said:
I dropped mine from about 2.5 feet and it put one long crack through the screen and nothing to one side of it worked. $156 LCD/digitizer replacement through LG. I feel your pain.
Edit: I forgot to mention this happened with the Spigen Slim Armor case on.
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Wow... With SPIGEN on dude? I always thought that those cases were awesome.
It must have landed on a corner.
I just got the same case today. I could see it not providing much protection if it lands on the ground on the corners. The top and back are just rubber.
I love the case though. Not sure how much protection it offers from drops.
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yousifamir said:
yeah I've got tiny scratches on the back... barely visible
but the bizarre thing is that I'm pretty friendly with how I use the phone...I never dropped it yet.. using a thin back case..
weird...I think LG should work better on durability...
Even though the back of the G3 looks and feels great
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You probably got dirt grains in between the case and phone.
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Wow... With SPIGEN on dude? I always thought that those cases were awesome.
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So did I. The case is nice and doesn't add bulk. It would probably offer more protection if it were a little softer rubber.
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It must have landed on a corner.
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Yep, right on the corner. Funny how Spigen advertises "Absolute Drop Protection" and "Air cushion corners". Lol
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Jesus, i bought one of those but I hasn't arrived so far. I using a regular tpu case
It's still a great case and I think it provides decent protection unless dropped in a certain way.
The case looks beautiful and I love the way the camera is separated from the volume.
I'm happy with it so far and still much better than bare bones.
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I ran an apple background for a little while. That's all the defiling so far.

Anyone using the phone naked?

Hi Guys,
So i bought a Tech 21 evo frame for my edge but the phone feels so nice and looks so stunning without a case, is anyone rocking It naked?
(Meaning the phone itself lol)
I have tried, but there is nowhere to put the phone when your not using it, plus it can get pretty cold sometimes.
The lateral grip is so bad (slippery, narrow) that I think it's guaranteed you will drop the phone if used without any case.
I'm currently using it without case and will go on that way, I'll most likely just get a skin for the back to avoid scratches and get slightly better grip.
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Using naked with a ScreenKnight protector on it. I have a Spigen Neo Hybrid for it but it makes it too bulky....
Kinda worried about dropping it though, especially after paying so much for it.
Going to be using an otter box symmetry once my zagg screen protector dries up.
Bought a cheap Best Buy store brand clear gel case for it, adds grip but keeps the look of the phone. No screen protector until a glass version.
Naked for me, I do what to get a screen protector for the front though. Just worried about scratches causing issue's when using the vr.
Seems a shame that a manufacturer spends so much time perfecting the design to look and feel this good when the majority of people just stick a case and screen protector on.
Obviously I know it's an expensive and great device to own and we don't wanna risk scratching or smashing it.
Just saying...
I like to live life on the "edge." No case or screen/back protector for me. Ran for 14 months with a naked Note 4 and only dropped it twice with minimal bezel damage. The trick is to have no friends and stay in your house/office all the time...
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I like to live life on the "edge." No case or screen/back protector for me. Ran for 14 months with a naked Note 4 and only dropped it twice with minimal bezel damage. The trick is to have no friends and stay in your house/office all the time...
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I can't fathom putting a case on this gorgeous bar of platinum gold. I have to rock this one naked
I just have Zagg.
ingenious247 said:
I can't fathom putting a case on this gorgeous bar of platinum gold. I have to rock this one naked
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I do see one benefit of a case though...
True Story;
Woke up on day two with my new Galaxy S7 Edge and grabbed it off my nightstand in the dark bedroom to start my morning routine. I am embarrassed to admit that I sat there for the better part of 30 seconds trying to turn the screen on only to find that I was holding the phone upside down and it was illuminating my palm. The phone is curved nearly the same on the front and back and the glass on both sides really confuses the senses. I doubt I will do it again but I laughed so hard at myself.
It is a beautiful and well curved phone that shouldn't be hidden. For the same price as an Otterbox Defender you can get a year of SquareTrade Insurance and let them handle the worrying. Thankfully I don't see myself filing a claim for a toilet drop like with my Note 3 since this one's water proof; just as long as I fish it out before 30 minutes.
Yes, but I will purchase insurance.
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this morning I used my phone naked in the bathroom
Delboyd12 said:
Using naked with a ScreenKnight protector on it. I have a Spigen Neo Hybrid for it but it makes it too bulky....
Kinda worried about dropping it though, especially after paying so much for it.
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How do you like the screen knight protector? Any good??
brianwilkie76 said:
How do you like the screen knight protector? Any good??
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Fantastic! Difficult to fit, took a while, but absolutely worth it!
Also given me a bit more grip as well, phone was too slippery before application.
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i have never used a case on my phones, and i always had them in prestine condition after a year of usage.
Delboyd12 said:
Fantastic! Difficult to fit, took a while, but absolutely worth it!
Also given me a bit more grip as well, phone was too slippery before application.
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Is it the wet apply version?
brianwilkie76 said:
Is it the wet apply version?
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It is indeed which I prefer. Got absolutely no bubbles and it's not peeling up when I insert into case.
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Delboyd12 said:
It is indeed which I prefer. Got absolutely no bubbles and it's not peeling up when I insert into case.
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Cool, thanks mate. I've ordered one now.

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