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I just scratched my phone. My first scratch. I need therapy. Halp
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Its just a scratch
Most iphone ppl walk around with cracked screens
Oh and dont use any liquids scratch cleaners they dont work
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gtuansdiamm said:
Its just a scratch
Most iphone ppl walk around with cracked screens
Oh and dont use any liquids scratch cleaners they dont work
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It's not an iphone though it's my baby
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Xhyperion said:
It's not an iphone though it's my baby
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Lol I'm sorry to hear such a thing happened:/ I've been wondering whether to take my screen protector off now I know not to
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I swear my scratch healed itself. I'm to cheap for a protector...but I have one scratch. From the phone hitting my teeth (don't ask) and i can't see it unless looking specifically for it

ugothakd said:
I swear my scratch healed itself. I'm to cheap for a protector...but I have one scratch. From the phone hitting my teeth (don't ask) and i can't see it unless looking specifically for it
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oh c'mon, I have to.
... how?!

caileb said:
oh c'mon, I have to.
... how?!
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Lol...I was being an idiot and hanging upside down off the couch (i got a really tall couch) and the brick slid out of my pocket and hit my tooth

ac16313 said:
Lol I'm sorry to hear such a thing happened:/ I've been wondering whether to take my screen protector off now I know not to
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The day I took my screen protector off to put a new one on my phone hit my bedframe and the part where the lightsensor is has a small crack. I haven't been able to live with myself because of it lol.
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The fact that the Epic's screen is super strong didn't deter me from getting a screen protector. I get upset for the inevitable air bubble(s) stuck inside the seal. Can't imagine how I'd get if I scratched the screen. I am truly sorry for the scratch :*(

If it's any consolation I'd almost trade a scratch (the Gorilla Glass is amazing) for the physical defects my Epic *does* have: chipped chrome, a flaking edge around the side of the plastic rim that superglue can't seem to fully stop and most of all screen burn in from the damn status bar. I'm wondering how easy or difficult it'll be to use TEP to get a refurb or if I should even bother.

i got a scratch like a week after i bought my epic
i dont even know how. one day i took it out my pocket and it had a big scratch.
I coulda sworn there was gorilla glass on this phone but either there isnt or gorilla glass is ass
especially since my epic always has a dedicated pocket. i never put my electronics with anything else.
I had my hero for a year and the screen never got scratched. EVERYTHING else did, but not the screen lol i even dropped it in train tracks and when i picked it up, only the end button had a little mark on it. the screen was great
i dropped my iTouch about 3 feet and it SHATTERED...but still worked for some odd reason lol

It took me a year with no screen protector to scratch it. Not even sure how. It's on the edge. Doesn't bother me except WHEN ITS RIGHT THERE IN MA FACE!
Also I had the first gen iphone way back when and that thing cracked after 6 months. Epic fail
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gtuansdiamm said:
Its just a scratch
Most iphone ppl walk around with cracked screens
Oh and dont use any liquids scratch cleaners they dont work
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I've always been curious as to why this is. Regarding the iPhone people that is.

kylesum said:
I've always been curious as to why this is. Regarding the iPhone people that is.
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because broken or not its still " an *drools* IPHONEEE!"
lol what a bunch of suckers...

Got my first scratch last week, got my 2nd, 3rd and 4th last night. Slid right out the holster and onto the mean DC streets. Picked it up dusted it off, kept it moving.

I shattered the screen after an accidental 10 ft flight across the bar on my bday when i was pulling it out of my pocket take a pic. Lost my grip. Bought and ActiveX after. Otherwise i like to keep it in the pocket with the keys and loose change for safety. No screen protector.

kylesum said:
I've always been curious as to why this is. Regarding the iPhone people that is.
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A big reason is that AT&T doesn't offer insurance on the iPhone (or didn't, I don't know about now). Makes one appreciate the TEP a bit more when you see one of those poor souls.
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I've taken keys to my screen and have yet to manage a scratch
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I just quit smoking.
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Gorilla Glass My Arse

Dropped my phone about 3 ft face first onto the floor and screen is cracked from the bottom right corner to about half way.
Anyone know where I can get a really good TPU case that is pretty thin?

Amazon always seems to have the best prices for cases. And has a lot to choose from.
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i'm from canada

Topic on this already...
1. It's a scratch resistant, not drop proof.
2. Laws of physics. The center of gravity is focused on the front for these phones since they're so light and thin. Yes it's more likely to fall on it's front like a bowling ball on a stick thrown up.
3. Counter balance this with a case in the back.
4. Sucks to be you.
5. Use the search button next time.
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Harsh
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tehsprayer said:
Dropped my phone about 3 ft face first onto the floor and screen is cracked from the bottom right corner to about half way.
Anyone know where I can get a really good TPU case that is pretty thin?
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How you drop your phone?
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SlimJ87D said:
Topic on this already...
1. It's a scratch resistant, not drop proof.
2. Laws of physics. The center of gravity is focused on the front for these phones since they're so light and thin. Yes it's more likely to fall on it's front like a bowling ball on a stick thrown up.
3. Counter balance this with a case in the back.
4. Sucks to be you.
5. Use the search button next time.
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No need to be so rude dude...

apisfires said:
How you drop your phone?
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How is this a relevant question?

Chaos Residue said:
How is this a relevant question?
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During get out the car, on table, so what wrong I ask here? Maybe can learn from his mistake.
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Just need to take care of the phone better. I always make sure I have it secure in a zipped pocket, bag or in my hand.
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Sango2 said:
Just need to take care of the phone better. I always make sure I have it secure in a zipped pocket, bag or in my hand.
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Bad ass case, where did you get it from?

NotUrAvrg said:
Bad ass case, where did you get it from?
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I got mine from Ebay. It's actually two separate pieces as they are aluminum. These are the search results form the sellers I got them from. Choose your style.
http://stores.ebay.com/RPAS-Telecom...rame+Bumper+Case&submit=Search&_sid=197806965
http://stores.ebay.com/UU-store4wor...ung+Galaxy+SIII&submit=Search&_sid=1071233911

tehsprayer said:
Dropped my phone about 3 ft face first onto the floor and screen is cracked from the bottom right corner to about half way.
Anyone know where I can get a really good TPU case that is pretty thin?
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Phones aren't meant to be dropped. It's your own fault. Deal with it.

fenjen said:
Phones aren't meant to be dropped. It's your own fault. Deal with it.
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While these guys are being harsh, there is some truth.
gorilla glass is meant to be excellent against scratches, not breaking. That it cracked is not one of its features.
It sucks, but hopefully you can find a place to repair it. Would be interesting to know what a new screen would cost.

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i'm from canada
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Look on eBay then

If you want something that is fall resistant buy a Nokia Lumia when having one of those things you should worry about your feet that your phone. Of course Samsung S3 is a delicate creature that has to be tendered with great care. There many fall resistant cases but to be honest the best protection is safety. I don't see how anyone would like to have a bulk that is twice the normal phone. A normal barely there casemate and a screen protector would do well for everyday usage. Thought there was another from case mate again that included a hell lot of protection. It had two parts, one rubber and the other a normal tough case but really that made the phone look like a satellite phone.

Alright sorry I thought it was break proof according to the video it looked like it. Also, it's not a big deal I still have 14 days to get warranty it was my fault and I can admit it, no need to be so rude about how it's my fault.

As for videos, I don't read much into them because those are mostly staged and does not reflect what really happens.
I remember watching a Gorilla Glass 2 video on youtube showing no scratches on one of the new Sony phones; I just laughed because they person was scratching with razor blades and hitting with a hammer; showing no damage. The only problem with that is the camera does not pick up the micro scratches which one can see with the eye (which the user shows it with no scratches in the video). Eventually the video poster did crack the glass after repeatedly hitting with a hammer.
There was also another video of the same phone being dropped in a big puddle of water and also it being ran over with a jeep...! Perfectly intact ha ha!

I have the flip cover and I drop my phone about 4 feet got a little scratch on the back 'maybe I'm lucky? but I think it was my case?
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i dont really trust those online videos , you see them poking the phones with knifes , looking at the way/angle they hold it , its just minimal force

Bezel scratched with oficial bumper

Hi guys!
Ive been using the oficial bumper for 2 days and today ive removed it to clean it and it has scratches that wherent before.
Anyone else using oficial bumper with same issue or just me?
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rttnpig] said:
Hi guys!
Ive been using the oficial bumper for 2 days and today ive removed it to clean it and it has scratches that wherent before.
Anyone else using oficial bumper with same issue or just me?
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It`s a glass phone! It will scratch no matter how you try to protect it! Eventually every phone will scratch!

I don't use the OEM bumper but after a few days inside a generic tpu case, I also noticed scratching on the upper part of the chrome bezel. Inevitable in suppose, with dust able to get under the lip of the case and the chrome being so soft and vulnerable to damage.

I've been using mine since 18/12. Used a tpu case for 1st 10 days, and the original plastic protectors to date. In my pocket, on table, in car = no scratches to speak of.
Show some pics and let's see the evidence
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I guess its normal, but damn it. You buy a case to protect it and it gets scratched.
Anyone else?
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The silver bezel will scratch even with the utmost protection, unfortunately, these things scratch, you might want to look into screen protectors for the front and back and also use the bumper, that's what i have done and it's keeping my N4 pretty scratch free!

rttnpig] said:
I guess its normal, but damn it. You buy a case to protect it and it gets scratched.
Anyone else?
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Show some pics of your scratches. Let's get some idea!
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kboya said:
Show some pics of your scratches. Let's get some idea!
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Will do tomorrow
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My apologies for not replying sooner. I've been busy with work and other things, and just plain forgot to post these! Oops.
Any how, I don't want to appear like a whiny baby who's blindly bashing the phone. I realize that chrome *anything* scratches readily. Be it metal, plastic, or whatever material you like. It's why I generally don't like chrome on anything I own.
But since you asked, here are some brutally horrible pictures I took of some dust underneath the lip of my case, and the marks it leaves behind. It's pretty minimal, but the phone is only a few weeks old, so I'm sure it'll get worse over time. I'm not worried however, because this phone will always have a case on it. And a screen protector, which I realize I applied too low. I wanted to make sure it cleared the lip of the case and wouldn't get peeled up.
Excuse the quality. I took them with my Gnex and a flashlight while laying in bed, so they're out of focus and the white balance is off.
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As an addendum to my post, I'm sure regular daily cleaning of the inside of the case and exterior of the phone will minimize or eliminate this, but I'm kind of a wash and wear kinda guy. My stuff gets used and abused so I expect this sort of thing to happen eventually.
I won't mention what the Otterbox Defender did to the plastic bezel of my poor Gnex.

Wow! That's truly awful.
I feel your pain, esp as I keep mine in my pocket etc with no case for these last 2 weeks, just front and rear protectors that came with it. I have no scratches or marking at all. However, I've always made a point of keeping my phone in a different pocket to keys, coins etc.
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Wet sand the chrome bezel with a high grit sandpaper
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immunityx said:
Wet sand the chrome bezel with a high grit sandpaper
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I thought about maybe using some super fine polishing compound but you should be careful to not get anything on the display...
My bezel has some minor (really minor) stratches which can only be seen directly under a lamp, so everything is perfect for me (no bumper, protectors or anything, naked phone for 1 month).
But out of curiosity does anyone know if the chromebezel can be "easily" replaced? From teardown pictures I'd say it looks like it is not really possible or worth the hassle... I guess the whole frame has to be replaced which means new display or atleast display change with heating and all that fun stuff...

No matter what u do u will scratch the chrome bezel. Ive had a case on mine since day one an mine has minor scratches from dust. This is why i hate chrome on cellphones. U just have to live with it

Plastic again?

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Hipster's reaction to announcement of GS4.
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Hipster's reaction to announcement of GS4.
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Plastic is GOOD..Plastic is light, Plastic absorbs shock better....and does not dent.

In future samsung is going to sell plastic made homes and other accessories with gorillaglass coating ... Lol....plastic is future of all thing with less cost , lightweight and recycling
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tbong777 said:
Plastic is GOOD..Plastic is light, Plastic absorbs shock better....and does not dent.
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Oh really? then we should start making cars completely of plastic if thats the case.

Before the SGS4 was announced they explained why they used plastic which should have been a clue that the SGS4 was going to be similar to all their previous devices. Don't like plastic? There are plenty of glass and metal options available. Since the SGS4 will be around for at least another 15 months *****ing that it's plastic is pretty futile. And everyone considering a SGS4 can either choose to deal with it or not. Rather than complaining, vote with your wallet and buy something else.

apollooff320 said:
Oh really? then we should start making cars completely of plastic if thats the case.
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Sure...i will surely buy 1 or 2 cars if you make them....lol
Just 1 Q. For plastic haters...are you going to fight battle with sgs4 or are you using your phone as armour or bullet proof jacket ..hhaaa...
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Oh really? then we should start making cars completely of plastic if thats the case.
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Saturn? Lol
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I just don't really feel like dropping a piece of plastic and having the thing shatter into million of pieces. A little unrealistic I know, but really? I don't care if they thing plastic does the best job, it obviously doesn't. It scratches, it's breakable. Sure HTC didn't do the best job of it either, but at least they used something that feels good/amazing in the palm of your hand.

apollooff320 said:
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That's not such a bad idea. Most performance cars these days are already mostly plastic.
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thing is plastic isnt the best casing just has tendencies to creak or break easily especially with a now thinner bezal

even though i dont like galaxy s4 desing how else can make same profile if there wasnt plastic take a look xperia z vs galaxy s4 both 5 inch galaxy has home button and bigger battey still same size thats cos plastic

I think they didn't want to update the look so people can familiarize with the brand better. People are beginning to recognize the Galaxy s3, and it will be easier for people to know the phone if it keeps a similar design. Sure, it could've looked a little more premium for once, but it's the software that's the most important, and they did a decent job with improvements and gimmicks that actually seem to work.

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I think they didn't want to update the look so people can familiarize with the brand better. People are beginning to recognize the Galaxy s3, and it will be easier for people to know the phone if it keeps a similar design. Sure, it could've looked a little more premium for once, but it's the software that's the most important, and they did a decent job with improvements and gimmicks that actually seem to work.
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It actually made sense. True, but next year we demand all the metals.

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It actually made sense. True, but next year we demand all the metals.
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Not if it comes at the expense of microSD and battery *cough HTC*cough*.
I reaaaaaaaaaaally dont get all the plastic hate, most people place their phones in cases anyway, especially if they are made out of leet materials like glass or the fancy-peeling One S aluminium, which is even more stupid.
My GS3 survived w/o a case for almost a year now btw, and because those "cheap plastic" back covers are so uhh.. cheap, I can replace them anytime for minimal cost, I actually have 4 custom back covers just for variety.
Oh and I should have added "Power Button on the side" to OP as another pun at HTC but w/e.

Who here doesn't use a protection case on their phone? Plastic is perfect. What most people forget is plastic is perfect for a phone with removable battery.

tbong777 said:
Plastic is GOOD..Plastic is light, Plastic absorbs shock better....and does not dent.
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amen

Kremata said:
Who here doesn't use a protection case on their phone? Plastic is perfect. What most people forget is plastic is perfect for a phone with removable battery.
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I don't use a case but I do have xtreme guard on it.
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Noooo, No metal. The reason why they went with plastic is so that XDA people can have something to complain about.

Do you guys know why people invented the "case"
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Do you guys know why people invented the "case"
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Because the trunk was full?:silly:

Explain the reason samsung uses glossy plastic instead of matte like on the S2

Glossy plastic picks up a ton of fingerprint smudges and ends up looking like #%&! real quick
Seems like a better choice would be a matte version like on the S2 seen here:
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Because Samsung is clueless when it comes to aesthetics. Not only does matte hide fingerprints but it just looks so much better as well.
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Glossy Plastic looks more classier than matte. But when you touch it doesn't feel so great.
I think they should start using aluminium like Apple and HTC.

who cares buy a case
anyone who has this phone WITHOUT a case is silly, protecting an extremely expensive (in most countries) piece of technology from harm is more important than what colour it is, what its made out of.
as far as anyone should be aware, the screen quality should be all that matters, since its all that should be poking through the case you have over your phone to protect it from damage.

they are helping CSI so they can easily get your fingerprints out of the phone

coz it looks great. simple buy a case
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How can it look great when you put a case over it. The guy asked for example why is the sky blue and your telling that train has steel wheels. Totally out if theme.
Samsung has a lack of design and looks when you compare it with the others. Samsung and Lg build bricks from plastics not worth a [email protected]& . Got this one from work I think I'll buy htc for private use.
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i'm not complaining on what they did,
it's hyperglazed polycarbonate plastic, same material as bulletproof glass

They put a pattern on the plastic so the fingerprints don't stand out. You can only see them when looking at an angle.
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Matt, gloss or metal wouldn't make a difference to me, as i always put my £500+ smartphone in a case for the simple reason of protection, last thing i want to happen to my phone is for it to get scratched up or break, I even go as far to stick it in a pouch aswell with the case on when it's in my pocket at work for that extra bit more protection, so when it comes to selling it on my phone as good as the day i bought it.

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How can it look great when you put a case over it. The guy asked for example why is the sky blue and your telling that train has steel wheels. Totally out if theme.
Samsung has a lack of design and looks when you compare it with the others. Samsung and Lg build bricks from plastics not worth a [email protected]& . Got this one from work I think I'll buy htc for private use.
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So why did you buy it if you don't like it ?
And btw s4 with its plastics cost more to make than iphone 5 with all its aluminium.

Why should I hide a beautiful phone in a case? Would you do the same with a lamborghini cause its so expensiv?
Question answered itself in case of the S4: Nothing beautiful to hide.

shox22 said:
Why should I hide a beautiful phone in a case? Would you do the same with a lamborghini cause its so expensiv?
Question answered itself in case of the S4: Nothing beautiful to hide.
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Go back to hide your "beautiful" aluminum phone with a case like all the other users here in XDA do (more than 130 pages):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2171713
And this is only one thread of many...

^Haha yeah. I'd love to know the percentage of the "beautiful" phone owners who'd not put a case on their phones. Good luck with that.
Either way - I'd love to know what OP asked too, seriously. I mean sure, it might be a moot point etc - but why? Is glossy plastic easy to manufacture than matte?

I like samsungs design and use a case only if im at work,if something goes nuts i repair it by myself.
I had every S series galaxy since the first one and the only issue which i had was a defect usb port because of water damage.
I bought a new port and repaired it by myself.
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I've never used a case with any of my smartphones and never had a problem ... Won't use a case with the SGS4 either. It's big enough as it is.
But I have to agree, the backcover of the SGS2 is much better. I guess Samsung went with the glossy one, because too many people complained about the cheap look of SGS2's backcover. That happends when function follows form ... too bad.

The design had to be different this time around cause of the lawsuits. I have the black model and have been getting a lot of compliments
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Android_Monsters said:
The design had to be different this time around cause of the lawsuits. I have the black model and have been getting a lot of compliments
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Me too, even from iPhone owners