Related
So I got my Flyer on Friday, only to see after one transportation in the bag and ~ 1 hour of total usage that I had my first small but noticeable scratches on the display. Even further, I got one a little more visible when writing with the stylus today. Deriving from my experience with HTC devices from the last couple of years, and avoiding playing in a sandbox with it, I thought it was safe to not buy an extra screen protector.
So, how do your Flyers perform? Same experience? Had been asking in another forums where no-one else experienced the same, so I wonder whether this is just a factory fault on mine or if it is that sensitive to scratches in general...
Cheers
froschfinger
None here
I don't really see any on mine! I am kinda worried now however, maybe I should buy an invisibleSHIELD lol... I haven't had a screen protector since my N1 days! I would drop HTC a line, they were really prompt to answer my questions, and I figure getting their opinion is probably a good option!
Hmm, that is strange. I don't have any on mine. I thought these were made with Gorilla Glass?
No issues here, but using matt screen protector now.
Sent from my HTC Flyer P510e using XDA Premium App
They list the devices using GG here http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/#featured-products
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk
None on mine as the first thing I did was put the "invisible" shield on. I don't trust the zero scratches concepts and claims. I always play it safe. You won't believe it, my TP2 is still scratch free for the next happy owner.
Always protect you expensive investment.
You guys are too clever, hehe. Contacted HTC support und will see what they will tell me about my issues...
Already got a deep scratch on it and a ton of micro scratches. Not too happy about that. I could live with the micro scratches. But the big one is really going to bother me.
First one to experience the same... oh well, not a single-case problem it seems. Scratches are really an issue, considering you're not going to use it in lab conditions (weren't they meant for mobility?).
I didn't want to.take a chance, so I'm only using it with a screen protector
I am using the Samsung Galaxy Tab Platinum Easel Folio case (purchased at Best Buy) - tight fit but works perfectly and looks good.
Yep it is a scratch magnet. I really cannot believe that this is GG on this tablet as my sammy tabs screen is much more resilient. Scratches on mine and I have no idea how they got there. Waiting on a protector from ebay and treating it very carefully until then.
Sent from my HTC Flyer P510e using XDA Premium App
How does the pen fare with the screen protector? Everything still good?
invisibleSHIELD
I installed a Zagg iShield on mine today, the pen kind of drags, which had me worried. But y'all that reported scratches, question are you using European models or the US model per chance? I just wonder if that has anything to do with it?
European model. Am thinking of sending it back & ordering a new one elsewhere. No report back from HTC on the matter.
Mh - I guess the best option would be to use a cheap and simple screen protector for now to protect the screen from scratches.
There should be some better ones out once the Flyer is on the market for some time. I bet those will be better suited for the use of the pen.
Regarding the pen a thinner protection "shield" might be better.
Apart from that I think if you don't intend to sell the device at some point I don't really care about scratches after all. My old Samsung has millions of them but actually you can't see it when the screen is on and I won't using it with the screen off. For me that's a typical "So what?" question.
However, I'll get a screen protector too
haha
glitzbd said:
I installed a Zagg iShield on mine today, the pen kind of drags, which had me worried. But y'all that reported scratches, question are you using European models or the US model per chance? I just wonder if that has anything to do with it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've had the same issues in former WM phones which required a stylus. The invisibleshield films are slightly spongy and increase drag on the stylus. Over a while, I noticed some "orange peel" effect on the film also... but that maybe my poor application.
The boxwave clear or anti-glare films are what I'm hoping to find... I may order the matte screen protector from UK Amazon.
kcchen said:
I may order the matte screen protector from UK Amazon.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would really love to do so as well, but the Amazon shop seems to be the only one having them, but unfortunately is not shipping to Germany. Does anyone know an alternate shop that ships them elsewhere?
No scratches here, been using it since it came out, also been using the pen on here no scratches or minor ones either. Got mine from best buy.
Screen protector
So I am learning to live with the iShield everything seems ok, the pen still works fine, however the drag is annoying only sometimes, bearable! Oh so my friend's Flyer is still a-ok screen protectorless, and our demo model at work has nothing on it, however that is only people tapping it with fingers. And it seems to me that the European models are the only ones people are seeing scratches on (in this thread at least) and the Best Buy US models aren't exhibiting the problem. Maybe there was a bad batch of glass in those models? This is all speculation of course!
Dropped my SII today, kinda passed got a small dent or scrape on the corner! Dropped it before my case came in! Any one has issues after its been dropped or is there something to look out for?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using XDA App
str8eye said:
Dropped my SII today, kinda passed got a small dent or scrape on the corner! Dropped it before my case came in! Any one has issues after its been dropped or is there something to look out for?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dropped mine onto sidewalk. No case. Struck the bottom left corner. Dinged the bezel around the gorilla glass. No other damage.
Drop mine almost everyday
Nicktuso said:
Drop mine almost everyday
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What the deuce? Do you have it in a case? I hope so... I would be freaking out if that were mine...
Don
str8eye said:
Dropped my SII today, kinda passed got a small dent or scrape on the corner! Dropped it before my case came in! Any one has issues after its been dropped or is there something to look out for?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same thing happened to me today...dinged the corner...f**ked up my day...lol I have a rubber skin but I took it off to give the screen a good once over...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using XDA App
Yea its. Working but damn that scrape or dent. It's that feeling when that is you get with a new car that has been scratched for the first time
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using XDA App
str8eye said:
Dropped my SII today, kinda passed got a small dent or scrape on the corner! Dropped it before my case came in! Any one has issues after its been dropped or is there something to look out for?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
if it works, then no worries. lol
SII's are super durable, dropped mine on pavement 5 times, minimal scratches. My brother dropped his iPhone 4s once and the glass shattered on the back. I laughed at him and then he went to the AT&T store... lol
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
dlwoodjr said:
What the deuce? Do you have it in a case? I hope so... I would be freaking out if that were mine...
Don
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have two cases that I use.
Case mate with the kick stand I don't use often, but have dropped my phone at least 10 times on asphalt in that case, phone is perfect
Other is the sgp case that I use daily, it's beat up but phone is still perfect.
Dropped mine prob about 5 or 6 times since Ive had it from Day it launched. No scratches yet. Dropped it twice before i got a case
No drops, no scratches, no butter
fingers.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
This is THE first device I got a case for BEFORE I dropped it that resulted in cosmetic damage.
Dropped mine the first hour of ownership as I was handing it off to my mom so she can see it lol. No marks though! Case coming in the mail too
I barely touched it the first week i got it. I've never had a phone this nice, the closest I've came to a nice phone was a palm pre a year after release.
So now I've got a Rearth case and screen protector. I'm paranoid. i probably handle this phone with more care than my own kids.... ?
Sent from my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 using Tapatalk.
OK, now I feel like I'm on borrowed time, so I just put in a case order on Amazon.
I'm still waiting on otterbox to make one for the ATT version, once its out I will get it, till then, its BE VERY VERY CAREFUL, and no butter for me.
penguinlogik said:
I'm still waiting on otterbox to make one for the ATT version, once its out I will get it, till then, its BE VERY VERY CAREFUL, and no butter for me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I actually ordered the Otterbox case for the international version with the recommendation that it does fit the AT&T version perfectly and that the upper noise cancellation mic doesn't give any grief because of the cover. We shall see what happens ...
I don't know why, but for such a flagship phone, the cases really aren't forthcoming.
Dr Triffid said:
I actually ordered the Otterbox case for the international version with the recommendation that it does fit the AT&T version perfectly and that the upper noise cancellation mic doesn't give any grief because of the cover. We shall see what happens ...
I don't know why, but for such a flagship phone, the cases really aren't forthcoming.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I read about that, which is why I am currently waiting instead of purchasing an international version. Also I would have just drilled a hole where the mic was... but might as well wait.
I always roll naked with my phones. Nothing yet. I usually don't drop my phone
Sent from AT&T SGS2
I dropped mine ON PURPOSE... Ok I took the you tube video to the extreme and challenged a buddy with his new iCrap 4s... he didn't drop his, he's a p___y haha
And NO, not even a scuff mark on mine. I did have a rubber case on it the time though.
Sent From My KICKASS CM7 AT&T SGS2
My front bezel/housing as a few minor nicks that are driving me crazy.. does anyone know a place to source a replacement bezel? I can find them for the I9100 all day long -- but nothing for the I777. I found a few places that sell the LCD/Digitizer/Bezel combo -- but that's a bit pricey for something I don't need, heh.
* Update: Found a place @ https://www.gounlock.com/details.php?itemId=7471
magn2o said:
My front bezel/housing as a few minor nicks that are driving me crazy.. does anyone know a place to source a replacement bezel? I can find them for the I9100 all day long -- but nothing for the I777. I found a few places that sell the LCD/Digitizer/Bezel combo -- but that's a bit pricey for something I don't need, heh.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+ 1
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
Had a dream last night my phone fell onto concrete and shattered everything to pieces. I fully blame reading your post as it was the last thing I read before going to bed.
As for what you're trying to find for replacing, parts are currently very hard to find. Hopefully more replacement parts will be made available as time goes on. I know I'm regularly looking because part of my business is smartphone repair.
Sent from my páhhōniē
Well, for what it's worth I managed to find a place with replacement I777 housing.. I ordered it last week, it supposedly shipped Friday. So, we'll see..
For anyone else looking, I ordered from here: https://www.gounlock.com/details.php?itemId=7471
sweet keep us updated
magn2o said:
Well, for what it's worth I managed to find a place with replacement I777 housing.. I ordered it last week, it supposedly shipped Friday. So, we'll see..
For anyone else looking, I ordered from here: https://www.gounlock.com/details.php?itemId=7471
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you think it'll fit? Its stock black? How do you get it off anyway?
Why wouldn't it fit? It's an OEM piece. It should be the same color as stock, too. The only thing im not absolutely sure on is whether or not it will have the AT&T branding (I hope not!)
I'll post an update once it arrives and I install it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using Tapatalk
magn2o said:
Why wouldn't it fit? It's an OEM piece. It should be the same color as stock, too. The only thing im not absolutely sure on is whether or not it will have the AT&T branding (I hope not!)
I'll post an update once it arrives and I install it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1 If there's no AT&T branding..
- At&t Galaxy S II Running
***ICScrewD V1.3***
magn2o said:
Why wouldn't it fit? It's an OEM piece. It should be the same color as stock, too. The only thing im not absolutely sure on is whether or not it will have the AT&T branding (I hope not!)
I'll post an update once it arrives and I install it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
looking forward to the pics. hoping there is no att brand on it also!
any update? pics? does it have ATT branding?
thanks!
Its just the outer bezel, there's no branding. The touch screen/glass is what has the branding.
For those interested:
The good news is, its definitely an OEM piece. The bad news is that there is no way to replace it without breaking the LCD. The amount of force required to separate the LCD from the adhesive holding it to the bezel is outstanding.
Yes, I broke my LCD. Kind of frustrating since I only had a couple nicks on the bezel originally. That was the straw that broke the camels back so I ordered a Galaxy Nexus instead.
Hope this information helps someone else...
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
magn2o said:
Its just the outer bezel, there's no branding. The touch screen/glass is what has the branding.
For those interested:
The good news is, its definitely an OEM piece. The bad news is that there is no way to replace it without breaking the LCD. The amount of force required to separate the LCD from the adhesive holding it to the bezel is outstanding.
Yes, I broke my LCD. Kind of frustrating since I only had a couple nicks on the bezel originally. That was the straw that broke the camels back so I ordered a Galaxy Nexus instead.
Hope this information helps someone else...
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ouch!
Sent from my páhhōniē
magn2o said:
Its just the outer bezel, there's no branding. The touch screen/glass is what has the branding.
For those interested:
The good news is, its definitely an OEM piece. The bad news is that there is no way to replace it without breaking the LCD. The amount of force required to separate the LCD from the adhesive holding it to the bezel is outstanding.
Yes, I broke my LCD. Kind of frustrating since I only had a couple nicks on the bezel originally. That was the straw that broke the camels back so I ordered a Galaxy Nexus instead.
Hope this information helps someone else...
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you use a heat gun or anything? I've replaced two bezels for people and neither lcd broke. All it took was some heat and it peeled right out. Just like the nexus s.
sedracer said:
Did you use a heat gun or anything? I've replaced two bezels for people and neither lcd broke. All it took was some heat and it peeled right out. Just like the nexus s.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Me as well. Heat gun does wonders.
Does anyone know how to replace the gunmetal ring around the screen? That's the only place I have a couple nicks
Sent from my SGH-I777 using Tapatalk
SCHI777 GunMetal Frame Replacement Help
K Rich said:
Does anyone know how to replace the gunmetal ring around the screen? That's the only place I have a couple nicks
Sent from my SGH-I777 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes I have the same problem, I went online to buy the frame, they don't sell it. You have to buy the entire housing and it looks pretty complicated. I'm trying to return the phone and they wouldn't take it because of a scratch on the metal piece. Did you ever figure out how to fix the frame only? I dont even know how to take the phone it self out. Looks like the entire insides have to be transferred to the new housing. It sucks, should of never bought this dang phone. Thanks
Does anyone know how to do this without using the heat gun?
Sorry to bump an older thread, but i want to change the entire housing (including bezel) but using the same lcd screen on my s2, would heating the screen to remove it from the old housing ruin the screen? has anyone does this sort of thing before that can chime in? my bezel is cracked n scratched and is driving me nuts!
any help at all would be appreciated!
I have been seeing them going on Amazon for 15 bucks, I really don't know about the reliability of the seller but they are supposed to OEM off original phones.
sj
Sent from my SpringBoard using xda premium
Hi
Is there any way to replace the bezel\frame without replacing the screen?
do you have to re-apply the adhesive material?
I was just curious.
I've dropped mine a small handful of times. thing is pretty resilient though. only cosmetic issues are some scratches around the camera lens.
How bout you guys?
*Note: Pictures are encouraged to show off any damage on the phone.*
Just once. My myTouch 4G Slide.
http://raduque.com/images/android_screenshots/20111203_132333.jpg
Ouch XD That sucks
raduque said:
Just once. My myTouch 4G Slide.
http://raduque.com/images/android_screenshots/20111203_132333.jpg
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Looks like my girlfriends atrix she dropped over the weekend, no good at all
I have dropped mine two times just today.. Good thing it is made of metal, it has a little scratch on the back and I have managed to dent the ring around the camera lens somehow.
Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium
just once with a hard case on it. case popped off and the phone was intact.
+1 for phone cases
Twice. My TPU case has held up well as you cant tell that Ive dropped my phone (no scrapes, scratches or chips). Best $2.99 I ever spent.
Red5 said:
Twice. My TPU case has held up well as you cant tell that Ive dropped my phone (no scrapes, scratches or chips). Best $2.99 I ever spent.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I bought one also for 2.99, the thing is one of the best cases I have purchased and for that price was a steal!
I use a knock off of an otter box that has a kick stand, works great for when my little girl decides to throw it when Mickey mouse goes off. So I drop mine atlease 2 - 3 times a day
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using XDA App
Dropped mines once without the case no scratches.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using XDA App
Just once. It only left a light dent along the bottom of the phone, so no big deal.
I've dropped mine 3 times with no case, no damage.
Dropped mine once with a case on
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
Am I the only one who hasn't dropped their phone lol. I almost did once does that count.
Never dropped mine, but then again I've only had this phone for a few weeks
Sent from the depths of College Station
I think its safe to say I drop mine 2-3x a week lol
At least once a day. I have a tpu case now but an Otterbox commuter is on the way.
Sent from Tapatalk using my Samsung GT-I9100
Dropped mine 4 times. First time w/o a case and got a couple small scratches on the case. After that I quickly got a case and no damage since...more drops to come I am sure. Phone is pretty 'tough'...
The only time I dropped a phone was around 2 summers ago, it was an HTC Aria, screen got shattered, it had no cover and went face down on tarmac. It was the first time and the last one. I never use a cover on my phones, I do have them for when ever my daughter wants to use it. but the majority of the time is just naked.
Got mine on release day. I always roll "naked" with my phones. I hardly ever drop my phones. But this one is so damn light I keep forgetting it's in my lap when I jump out the car so I got some bezel dings. No biggie to me
Sent from AT&T SGS2
Sigh... I loved my DNA, I really did. I treated it so well, barely a hairline scratch on it's screen.
It clearly didn't love me back. Yesterday on the train, I slipped it into my pocket, only to take it out minutes later and find the screen shattered into dozens of pieces.
How did it happen? I didn't bump anything, it wasn't hot or cold, it wasn't even being used. Just popped in my pocket, I didn't even notice...
I googled and found this thread on Verizon's forum. Seems I'm not alone.
I have no insurance, so it's either pay ~$150 to repair it, buy a used replacement on Swappa, or upgrade...
My verizon upgrade isn't until November, but I picked up a One M8 for a decent price on Swappa.
So long valiant Droid DNA... you were great while you lasted... Hopefully the M8 doesn't follow it this one's footsteps!
Wow!!! I've not heard of this happening before. Myself and two friends have all had the DNA for about a year without any issues. We live in western New York where the temperatures can fluctuate quite rapidly in the winter. Thanks for the info, I'll be more aware of his and where I store and use my phone this winter.
Does sound like your not alone. But Verizon really doesn't care about their customers so just like everyone else in the thread I doubt they will help you out. And if your out of your one year warranty HTC will fix it but will charge you. Good luck with your new phone. I hope it never happens again to you.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Wow. That's a terrifying thread right there. That's the first I've ever heard of the issue. I'm terrified now.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
That's no good. I just got my screen replaced. Granted, I tried slipping into my coat pocket & missed, sending it crashing to the cold hard pavement below..
Possibly this is a manufacture defect of the glass screen. The glass became very brittle with heat (from battery and board ) and cold temperatures (from outside)
If you heat up a glass and then put cold water on it, you will get that cracking pattern. I think this a problem with the glass quality.