What to look for when purchasing a used Nexus 7... - Nexus 7 General

I apologize if an identical post exist, however after a little research, I personally didn't find anything. With that out of the way, I thought I'd make a post so that the N7 could add their input as to some of the common issues (& the not so noticeable) that they may have experienced. After being ripped off by purchasing a device off of CL, I got home only to realize that I had overlooked something fairly small but it turned out to eventually render the device useless.
I'm currently in the market for a used N7, So, with an effort of helping people to save money by not purchasing electronic time bombs, feel free to pass along any information that you deem helpful for the unsuspecting buyer. Thanks in advanced.

First off, don't buy them in a J-Ville pawnshop.
Look for a raised screen on the left side, top half. Test for "squish" and "creaks", also most commonly found in that same area.
Take a look at the back cover, see if there are any major gaps between the cover and the silver bezel trim. Also look at the bezel trim...is it wavy/dented/scratched? May be an indicator of a device having a hard life.
All of the above are considered somewhat cosmetic, but I know from personal experience that a lifting screen and creaks can drive you crazy, even if the device is perfectly functional otherwise.
Make sure the USB connector is functional, they're somewhat fragile.
Calibrate your MK1 Eyeball and see if the display looks overly washed out, and try the whole range of brightness settings. This one is highly subjective and there seems to be a lot of variation on panel quality with the N7. But rule of thumb is, if you're not happy with the display when you first see it, you're not going to be any happier once you own it.
And my #1 suggestion? For only $200/$250, don't buy used. Buy new at a major retailer that has plenty of stock and no restocking fee, so you can be sure to get a unit you're happy with. It's made by Asus.

Look for screen lift on the left side.
Look for sponginess on the left side (or anywhere).
Look for "oil slick" / ripples down either edge when you press near the bezel.
Look for any signs the back has been lifted (and possibly a clip snapped) and a quick tighten of previous loose screws has been done.
Look for dead pixels
Look for screen bleed (whiter patches in some areas around the edges).
Listen for a blown or staticy sounding speaker.
Second hand, you could also check the serial number to see how old it is and check that the RAM you're being told is in there is there. Also check its got stock rom and hasn't been rooted if that bothers you. Usual obvious things such as scratches on the screen (I read last night the screen can get scratched quite easily) or any damage to the case. Ask why the person is selling.
Can think of anything else. Maybe others will.

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Dust under the screen

So there is now a piece of dust under screen in the lower right corner a couple of centimeters from the right and bottom edge. Actually there is one tiny and one a bit larger. I've tried knocking it to see if it will move, but it's completely stuck. It's really visible no matter if the screen is on or off, inside or outside in the sun. F-ing annoying!
Anyone else?
I got the phone four days ago so I'll be returning it promptly if the reseller won't agree to swap it for a new one. (We have a 14 day return, no questions asked, policy for web orders in Norway). In my experience, dust under the screen never goes away and just gets worse over time. My old 1st gen PSP is filled with dust, but my Nexus One is over a year old and the screen still looks brand new.
Maybe you could snap a picture to give us a better look? I might reconsider buying a G2x if this becomes a common occurrence.
seems like you get defected one bare brukk angrerettuse your rights i mean
It doesn't seem to be common, as I've seen no other reports of it. There is however a certain percentage of all electronics devices that get issues like these, so it's not unheard of.
I have now found more dust particles on the screen, so the seal seems to be leaking badly. Even though I rooted it etc., we now have nvflash working, so no problem.
Could you provide us with a pic of your display?
Don't delay; report & return it ASAP. I had some dust in my PSP & received a new model right away.
Picture of the dust: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1611645/xda/O2X_dust.JPG
It was dang near impossible to get a good shot, but I think it's showing of the dust nicely. However it's impossible to tell from the photo if it's over or under the screen, but the screen is completely clean.
Good news! I got my phone recognized as DOA, and a new one is on its way.
I have a OCD about the dust issue but it's very difficult not have any spot of dust under screen (and drive me nuts!!) but...most of electronics devices have this problem. My Galaxy S, Milestone, etc too.

[Q] Nook Color Coming Apart

I just have a quick question to see if anyone else has encountered this issue and if so whether or not B&N fixed it. My NC has just recently had the back coming off right in the corner by volume buttons. It hasn't been dropped nor have I tried to open it. Also it creaks on the middle of the front bezel on the right side. Any ideas if B&N would take care of it under the 12 year manufacturers warranty?
Not sure on what B&N will do. From what I've read, it really boils down to the rep you get on the phone and their 'ability' to help you. If you get someone that simply follows a script... good luck.
As to the quality of the build, my model wasn't very solid from the start. As soon as I held it to read on it for the first time, I felt the back plate clicking and somewhat loose. Not very impressed but as of now, there's been no separation issues.
I had the exact same problem. There was creaking to the left of the "n" button. It almost seems like some of their hardware doesn't fit properly inside the case. Long story short, they exchanged it. Call 'em up. If they tell you to take it into a store don't accept that. I tried, and the guy at the store told me to call. I eventually got a new one.
t3rabyte said:
I had the exact same problem. There was creaking to the left of the "n" button. It almost seems like some of their hardware doesn't fit properly inside the case. Long story short, they exchanged it. Call 'em up. If they tell you to take it into a store don't accept that. I tried, and the guy at the store told me to call. I eventually got a new one.
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Or get the name and agent number of the person on the phone who told you to go to the store and when the store says no you can say "Well, so-and-so from 1-800-THE BOOK whose agent ID is blah-blah said to bring it to the store. So first, exchange my Nook and second contact whoever runs your help line and deal with this type of problem with them."
Also, get the managers name as well. People generally don't give you the run around if you get their names...
They definitely do read from a script. The rep had to go check with a supervisor to see if it is covered. Waiting on a reply. I definitely am no accepting no as an answer.
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Or get the name and agent number of the person on the phone who told you to go to the store and when the store says no you can say "Well, so-and-so from 1-800-THE BOOK whose agent ID is blah-blah said to bring it to the store. So first, exchange my Nook and second contact whoever runs your help line and deal with this type of problem with them."
Also, get the managers name as well. People generally don't give you the run around if you get their names...
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I will have to exactly this. I was getting the run around from the rep on the phone, and she was definitely reading from a script. She was trying to make it seem as if I had someway caused the backing to come off and so it isnt covered. I told her straight up that the problem is that the glue isnt holding it in place and that the problem is at the juncture of the backing and the volume keys, and that since it is the glue that is the problem it should be covered by the manufacturers warranty. SO after 20 minutes of arguing, I am off to my local store to talk to them with the name and ID number of the phone rep. I am getting this fixed one way or another.
I've noticed the same issue since new, but nothing major. I keep my nook in a leather case so i'm only really touching the screen when using it.
(In general, not to OP since don't think he's under 14-day policy anymore)
If you just got your nook, you might want to consider exchanging --- in the week I had my first one, I noticed creakiness and slight flexing all around the right side from when I first opened it, and it only got worse -- started getting little clicks/pops when I shifted my grip on that side and I noticed the white backlight came through a small part of that side, so it looks like it was probably going to end up unhinged. I'm pretty gentle with my electronics and I had it in an Industriell case since day 1, and it still got worse.
The 2nd one I just got is significantly better built, no creaking at all and the bevel is firm and solid (no flex) everywhere. I know it's only $250 but better to avoid future repair hassles and get a good one now.
I was definitely over the 14 day policy as The nook was a Christmas gift from the wife. I ended up going to the store and had them inspect it to make sure that it was definitely a manufacturer issue. The local rep then proceeded to call and try to get it done for me. Now mind you, the stores have an entirely different number to call about Nook Color returns/exchanges. They don't actually deal with the same tech support we do. They were then giving her the run around even with her manager right next to her telling them it is a warranty issue, that it definitely looks like an adhesion issue, no water damage, no drop damage etc. Finally the rep gave up and just did an exchange anyways and said to screw the corporate that once it got sent back it would never be looked at anyways. And this is why i love my local B&N store.
Awesome! Congrats on getting it exchanged The new one, have you noticed if the bevel is darker than your old one? Mine is very noticeably darker, I compare it to the grey of the B&N Industriell case and my old Nook used to be lighter than the case, this new one is several shades darker (almost black). Wonder if they switched materials/updated design somewhere down the line?
Interesting reading, I got my NC back in March, haven't noticed any of these problems. Maybe it was just a bad batch or something. Good luck with getting your NC's exchanged.
Had the same issue, disassembled the nook according to these instructions in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858697
(Note the switch and battery connectors disconnect by pulling them perpendicularly from the board)
Then used Loctite silicone gasket sealant along the edges where the two shell halves meet, between the entire edge of the back cover where it mates, as well as between the screen frame and metal frame. You'll need something to pry with and T5 screw driver. Took 30 minutes
Now feels as sturdy as an iPad, no squeaks or creaks, and in theory I should still be able to pull it apart again if needed.
Hope this helps someone.
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bmorrissette said:
I just have a quick question to see if anyone else has encountered this issue and if so whether or not B&N fixed it. My NC has just recently had the back coming off right in the corner by volume buttons. It hasn't been dropped nor have I tried to open it. Also it creaks on the middle of the front bezel on the right side. Any ideas if B&N would take care of it under the 12 year manufacturers warranty?
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The back cover on mine is loose in the same area...but its just fractions of an 1/8".
I don't know if the heat(what heat?) expanded the metal there, but it wasn't 'loose' when I first bought it.
I'm not too concerned, I bought a cheap silicon glove for it and it has not been that noticeable.
It does look a bit darker. I have also noticed that it looks like the bezel is recessed more than on my previous one. This one just feels a lot sturdier than my first one.
brad2345de said:
Had the same issue, disassembled the nook according to these instructions in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858697
(Note the switch and battery connectors disconnect by pulling them perpendicularly from the board)
Then used Loctite silicone gasket sealant along the edges where the two shell halves meet, between the entire edge of the back cover where it mates, as well as between the screen frame and metal frame. You'll need something to pry with and T5 screw driver. Took 30 minutes
Now feels as sturdy as an iPad, no squeaks or creaks, and in theory I should still be able to pull it apart again if needed.
Hope this helps someone.
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Sounds really interesting.
Did you also remove the bezel ?
Thanks
I have had my nook color sine april of this year. Its been rock solid with none of the issues described in this thread. Just thought I would add in my own observations.

Screen Clicks

Is anyone else having this problem:
I noticed that if I press down on the middle left side of the screen in portrait mode (the very edge of the screen) that I hear a "click" sound, almost like it's loose underneath. The rest of the screen doesn't click, only this part. I've read other reports about people having issues with the screen coming up, and was concerned. Nothing looks loose, and everything feels solid, but again, slightly concerned.
There's another thread going on about this very thing: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1774438
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Not really. I mean yes at first I had to press down REAL hard and it was a very minute one, but not terrible. Now it's not doing it anymore so it just may have been a placebo effect for me.
Is it very noticeable on yours? I only noticed it when I depressed quite hard in the exact middle left of the border (not the screen).
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dzap said:
Not really. I mean yes at first I had to press down REAL hard and it was a very minute one, but not terrible. Now it's not doing it anymore so it just may have been a placebo effect for me.
Is it very noticeable on yours? I only noticed it when I depressed quite hard in the exact middle left of the border (not the screen).
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Sup dzap! :highfive:
Not too noticeable. I hear the click mostly when I left my finger off the side. Almost like something is coming up. On visual inspection, everything "looks" ok.
huge issue on this build, adhesive releases the glass and thus the sound you feel hear. charge it up, N7 will heat up and this sound will become less pronounced becasue glue will soften and then when it cools off the clicking sound will be back. They must be saving on the glue to get it under $199
phonic said:
Sup dzap! :highfive:
Not too noticeable. I hear the click mostly when I left my finger off the side. Almost like something is coming up. On visual inspection, everything "looks" ok.
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dvzzz said:
huge issue on this build, adhesive releases the glass and thus the sound you feel hear. charge it up, N7 will heat up and this sound will become less pronounced becasue glue will soften and then when it cools off the clicking sound will be back. They must be saving on the glue to get it under $199
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Thanks for the info. If all it ends up being is a slight noise every so often, I can live with that. If the screen starts falling apart - that's a different story. I didn't even notice it until I started looking for problems .
I had the same problem on my 5th GNex. I exchanged it for another one. It depends how much it bothers you I guess.
dvzzz said:
huge issue on this build, adhesive releases the glass and thus the sound you feel hear. charge it up, N7 will heat up and this sound will become less pronounced becasue glue will soften and then when it cools off the clicking sound will be back. They must be saving on the glue to get it under $199
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I had this problem and am in middle of getting a replacement unit. However, I am hesitant of the adhesive/heat theory going around, partly from others' reports of clicks, although I heard none (but I didn't push as hard as some) and partly as the ifixit teardown didn't mention adhesive other than partially securing the battery to the frame--and, adhesive is something they always like to mention. Moreover, the pics they show suggest a mixture of clips and screws securing things internally. I suppose I am suggesting we try to not take things for granted
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I had this problem and am in middle of getting a replacement unit. However, I am hesitant of the adhesive/heat theory going around, partly from others' reports of clicks, although I heard none (but I didn't push as hard as some) and partly as the ifixit teardown didn't mention adhesive other than partially securing the battery to the frame--and, adhesive is something they always like to mention. Moreover, the pics they show suggest a mixture of clips and screws securing things internally. I suppose I am suggesting we try to not take things for granted
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I've been hearing the same. It sounds like people are assuming it's adhesive when it's really some sort of retainer clip that locks the device in place. I can't really comment one way or another, but based on what I've been hearing from user reports, I'd bet my car it's clips... not adhesive. But hey, I may be wrong and riding my bike to work tomorrow.
You are right, I should not be making definitive statements, I checked iFixit and I do not see a glue there but at the min my screen issues have something to do with heat and expansion, once the device on charge or in my hand for extended period of time the left side separates and rises .5-1mm above the bezel, I press it in and then it "sticks" for another hour or so. I am perhaps incorrectly assumed an adhesive but it must be a weak clip that cannot hold the glass once body expands... At the end of the day, my goal was to keep this little powerhouse N7 but hate to press that glass in all the time until I break it. I am sure they will eventually fix it in the new builds 3-6 months from now but all I was saying that many many folks are reporting separating bezel issue, it must be more than a coincidence.Returned to Sam's club it but there is no replacement for it for another 30 days or so coming to Sam's Club and by then there can be competitors coming, e.g. nanoiPad. Even though I really liked the Android N7 too bad Asus QA is not in the big league, but you cannot have everything at $199 or $260, quality costs money, I know Motorola overengineered Xoom to stand up on quality and it did.
kboya said:
I had this problem and am in middle of getting a replacement unit. However, I am hesitant of the adhesive/heat theory going around, partly from others' reports of clicks, although I heard none (but I didn't push as hard as some) and partly as the ifixit teardown didn't mention adhesive other than partially securing the battery to the frame--and, adhesive is something they always like to mention. Moreover, the pics they show suggest a mixture of clips and screws securing things internally. I suppose I am suggesting we try to not take things for granted
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Nexus 6 Prototype | Anybody Buy A Display With Markings Etched in The Screen?

I just purchased one of these off Swappa for 60 bucks. I got too excited, I couldn't control myself, haha. The glass is cracked, and I'm contemplating trying to remedy that depending on potential usability. I remember sometime late last year that there were a whole bunch of displays for the prototype with the "Not for resale; property of Motorola" sold off on eBay; they're long gone by now since people bought them up thinking they'd work on the standard Nexus. But they discovered the display connectors are in slightly different places than their production unit; meaning they're not interchangeable and couldn't be used. If I can't find one of these displays, I'm expecting that I could just remove the glass and replace it with a standard one, but I'm HORRIFIED of potentially damaging the display itself since they're so fragile. It's horrifying because if it's damanged, that's it. It won't accept a production panel.
So I guess what I'm wanting to know is if anybody happens to know where I can get a hold of a replacement display for this phone at a decent price. As mentioned, the display works fine, but the glass is cracked. I'm not expecting to be able to use it since these phones seem to be finicky, so I'm not interested in dumping any huge amount of money into it; I'm just exploring my options on restoring it. If I can happen to use it for personal use, that'd be great; but i'm not holding my breath haha.
Slightly OT, but if you have a prototype model, I wonder if it also has the internal connector for the fingerprint reader. That would be interesting to find out.
Screens pls, btw i found 1 long time ago in eBay, Google buy then back for mich money
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illitero said:
I just purchased one of these off Swappa for 60 bucks. I got too excited, I couldn't control myself, haha. The glass is cracked, and I'm contemplating trying to remedy that depending on potential usability. I remember sometime late last year that there were a whole bunch of displays for the prototype with the "Not for resale; property of Motorola" sold off on eBay; they're long gone by now since people bought them up thinking they'd work on the standard Nexus. But they discovered the display connectors are in slightly different places than their production unit; meaning they're not interchangeable and couldn't be used. If I can't find one of these displays, I'm expecting that I could just remove the glass and replace it with a standard one, but I'm HORRIFIED of potentially damaging the display itself since they're so fragile. It's horrifying because if it's damanged, that's it. It won't accept a production panel.
So I guess what I'm wanting to know is if anybody happens to know where I can get a hold of a replacement display for this phone at a decent price. As mentioned, the display works fine, but the glass is cracked. I'm not expecting to be able to use it since these phones seem to be finicky, so I'm not interested in dumping any huge amount of money into it; I'm just exploring my options on restoring it. If I can happen to use it for personal use, that'd be great; but i'm not holding my breath haha.
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i use these over screen protectors. the are big enough to fit phone screens and do a nice job with glare from light while keeping the display to color. they scuff up (like all do) but the......gel? like texture will smooth back out instead of removing the visibility. there are 2 draw backs....they add a soft prism texture due to the quality on the glue involved as well as soft dots from the high quality adherence. the more it warms the softer the dots appear. all said and done, i have put this laminate on cracked screens with a fair solution. no shelling out for the lcd as well as not risking a lcd for a $25 dollar piece of glass
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i use these over screen protectors. the are big enough to fit phone screens and do a nice job with glare from light while keeping the display to color. they scuff up (like all do) but the......gel? like texture will smooth back out instead of removing the visibility. there are 2 draw backs....they add a soft prism texture due to the quality on the glue involved as well as soft dots from the high quality adherence. the more it warms the softer the dots appear. all said and done, i have put this laminate on cracked screens with a fair solution. no shelling out for the lcd as well as not risking a lcd for a $25 dollar piece of glass
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I definitely appreciate the suggestion, but I'm specifically looking for input on where I can get replacement screens. I don't mind cracks in screens personally (swappa boneyard represeeeeent! lolol), but with my last N6 screen cracking from compromised glass up top, I'm paranoid of any use doing the same to the prototype display. I want to either use it or sell it, and as long as the glass is broken I can't really do either :crying:
Finding a prototype display is going to be virtually impossible due to ridiculously limited quantities, and replacing it with a production model version - if that's even doable - would kill any value the prototype might still have. If you're looking to use it, you're probably going to have to fish for a production screen and hope Motorola didn't make any changes between the prototype and production model.
BlockOfDynamite said:
Slightly OT, but if you have a prototype model, I wonder if it also has the internal connector for the fingerprint reader. That would be interesting to find out.
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I'm asking myself exactly the same thing..
Then, do it have it or not ??
If the touchscreen isn't broken, you can change the gorilla glass only, by yourself. It must be standart size. (using heatgun and being tricky)
If it is, you can go to Shenzen in China, or maybe try to adapt the connector (they might have taken the same components but in a small different way, connector lenght/position)
mesco38 said:
I'm asking myself exactly the same thing..
Then, do it have it or not ??
If the touchscreen isn't broken, you can change the gorilla glass only, by yourself. It must be standart size. (using heatgun and being tricky)
If it is, you can go to Shenzen in China, or maybe try to adapt the connector (they might have taken the same components but in a small different way, connector lenght/position)
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You're better give the device to a repair technician with good skills. I'm a technician and the process to separate the glass from displays is not diy . It's really hard to be done correctly, and with an oled screen is even harder
illitero said:
I just purchased one of these off Swappa for 60 bucks. I got too excited, I couldn't control myself, haha. The glass is cracked, and I'm contemplating trying to remedy that depending on potential usability. I remember sometime late last year that there were a whole bunch of displays for the prototype with the "Not for resale; property of Motorola" sold off on eBay; they're long gone by now since people bought them up thinking they'd work on the standard Nexus. But they discovered the display connectors are in slightly different places than their production unit; meaning they're not interchangeable and couldn't be used. If I can't find one of these displays, I'm expecting that I could just remove the glass and replace it with a standard one, but I'm HORRIFIED of potentially damaging the display itself since they're so fragile. It's horrifying because if it's damanged, that's it. It won't accept a production panel.
So I guess what I'm wanting to know is if anybody happens to know where I can get a hold of a replacement display for this phone at a decent price. As mentioned, the display works fine, but the glass is cracked. I'm not expecting to be able to use it since these phones seem to be finicky, so I'm not interested in dumping any huge amount of money into it; I'm just exploring my options on restoring it. If I can happen to use it for personal use, that'd be great; but i'm not holding my breath haha.
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Have you seen any more of these around?
I'd be interested in a Prototype Nexus 6 in any shape.
Heck, if you're interested in selling yours, I'd be interested (just PM me if).
Axel85 said:
You're better give the device to a repair technician with good skills. I'm a technician and the process to separate the glass from displays is not diy . It's really hard to be done correctly, and with an oled screen is even harder
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Didn't say it will be easy
I don't know him, he may be more minutious than you, idk. Just giving a possibility, he will judge if he's able to do it himself..
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Didn't say it will be easy
I don't know him, he may be more minutious than you, idk. Just giving a possibility, he will judge if he's able to do it himself..
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I replied you and him only to tell that it's really hard , only to let you know and to let him know before he tries to order the glass,try to separate that from display and make it worse . Oled displays goes completely black if broken ,instead of LCD that stay alive .
I know procuring one is next to impossible. The reason I asked is because I had seen a large batch of them sold on eBay sometime last year. So people expecting them to work for their regular Nexus phones (they don't; ribbons are slightly different) bought them and ended up not being able to use them. A shot in the dark for sure, haha. Otherwise I have replacement production glass, LOCA, and a plate and wire to do the job properly, it's just as all stated in the original post: failure is an absolute game over. A screen with cracked glass is much more functional than a dead screen with good glass, you know?

Opinions needed: Broken Screen fallen or intentional damage

I have a friend, whom I think has been in targeted personal attack from someone close. In a span of 1 months there has been multiple incidents (2 mobiles + some other critical belongings). Since all this happened while there was some family function going on only 2 incidents has raised questions. But one of them made quite doubtful, so I need a help in identifying whether this screen is genuinely a fallen mobile phone or thrashed (purposefully).
I haven't seen something like this on mobilescreens unless it was runover by a car or thrashed with some wide stuff intentionally. I cannot tell my friend about this as I don't want to put suspicions in people's mind unless I am sure and without a pretty decent evidence.
Points I noticed
1. The protective screen is shifted 1-2mm
2. The protective screen has lifted at top
3. There feather like damage on lower left corner of screen (screen facing you) which extends quite a lot feels like an
4. There's no damage or DENTS on edges or back (from silicon case?)
5. Across the screen there's a very definitive line which begins at lower left corner.
6. About 1 inch above it seems to have taken a flat impact instead of hitting hard surface..
BTW touch works and phone can be used. I will get couple more picture
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a2-1: Photo taken from top. What you see is not reflection but the protective screen is pushed upwards so there are airpockets underneath it
a2-2: phone in little tilted position look at the notification light and camera areas to see scree protector shift
a2-3: lower part too many fine lines
a2-4: another tilted picture
ramanvemman said:
I have a friend, whom I think has been in targeted personal attack from someone close. In a span of 1 months there has been multiple incidents (2 mobiles + some other critical belongings). Since all this happened while there was some family function going on only 2 incidents has raised questions. But one of them made quite doubtful, so I need a help in identifying whether this screen is genuinely a fallen mobile phone or thrashed (purposefully).
I haven't seen something like this on mobilescreens unless it was runover by a car or thrashed with some wide stuff intentionally. I cannot tell my friend about this as I don't want to put suspicions in people's mind unless I am sure and without a pretty decent evidence.
Points I noticed
1. The protective screen is shifted 1-2mm
2. The protective screen has lifted at top
3. There feather like damage on lower left corner of screen (screen facing you) which extends quite a lot feels like an
4. There's no damage or DENTS on edges or back (from silicon case?)
5. Across the screen there's a very definitive line which begins at lower left corner.
6. About 1 inch above it seems to have taken a flat impact instead of hitting hard surface..
BTW touch works and phone can be used. I will get couple more picture
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a2-1: Photo taken from top. What you see is not reflection but the protective screen is pushed upwards so there are airpockets underneath it
a2-2: phone in little tilted position look at the notification light and camera areas to see scree protector shift
a2-3: lower part too many fine lines
a2-4: another tilted picture
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These pictures were taken just after the alleged incident or were are taken after the phone was in use post-incident?
The damage is similar to phones that fall face down, flat (has happened to me as well). This seconds your opinion about flat impact and also explains why there is no damage on the back.
Now, for screen protector. Maybe, when the phone fell the screen protector came out because of the huge cracks (this is exactly what happened with mine) and then it was put back, though, not with much precision. This is where my question stands if it's the latter case then maybe the person behind this alleged incident hurriedly put the screen protector back. If not, then maybe the screen and came out in day to day usage and the owner reinstalled it not caring much about the placement because of already broken screen or maybe if shifted by itself in a bag or pocket.
If you are really suspicious and you think this happened in absence of the owner, you can check the timeline under Google maps to see where the phone was when, according to you this was happening. Provided, the owner and the phone were seperated at the time this happened and you know the exact whereabouts of the owner at that instant.
Njaiker said:
These pictures were taken just after the alleged incident or were are taken after the phone was in use post-incident?
The damage is similar to phones that fall face down, flat (has happened to me as well). This seconds your opinion about flat impact and also explains why there is no damage on the back.
Now, for screen protector. Maybe, when the phone fell the screen protector came out because of the huge cracks (this is exactly what happened with mine) and then it was put back, though, not with much precision. This is where my question stands if it's the latter case then maybe the person behind this alleged incident hurriedly put the screen protector back. If not, then maybe the screen and came out in day to day usage and the owner reinstalled it not caring much about the placement because of already broken screen or maybe if shifted by itself in a bag or pocket.
If you are really suspicious and you think this happened in absence of the owner, you can check the timeline under Google maps to see where the phone was when, according to you this was happening. Provided, the owner and the phone were seperated at the time this happened and you know the exact whereabouts of the owner at that instant.
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The pictures are taken just few hours after damage was noticed. It was found as such by the owner of the phone. It was left with other phones as all of us went to serve food (it was family function with 100 or so people). And the person in question was asked to take care of it. Not personally handed over but told phones are there and move to a safer location out of reach of children. I was also present at the function, hence these questions came to my mind. And those questions got wings since in all incidents that happened to my friend, the person in question was also present.

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