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Slight Crack in Phone. Fix It or No?

So I've done a little research on pricing, found out to have my screen replaced by HTC it's $115. I asked about having an indy shop do it instead but they informed that doing so would void the warranty. How would they know? Apparently the screws in the back have paint on them and they know if the phone has been tampered with.
Anyways, the crack in my screen is about an inch long. It starts on the left right where the bottom of the taskbar is. It then runs up to right under the earphone speaker. The phone works just fine and you can barley see the crack.
My question, is it dangerous to the phone to not have it repaired? The crack can't "run" any more, so I can't quite make up my mind. Let me know what you all think.
Thanks.

angasreid said:
It starts on the left right where the bottom of the taskbar is.
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Curious to see what this means

jakelauer said:
Curious to see what this means
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Lol, english fail. The OP made perfect sense.
angasreid said:
It starts on the left right where the bottom of the taskbar is.
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Anyway is this supposed to be in the right forum? Still I'd say fix it. I personally can't stand my screen to have a scratch.

If it's a scratch, meh
If it's an actual crack, 100% DEFINITELY replace it. Your entire screen's strength has been compromised. Who knows when the next pressure put on it in the wrong place or accidental drop could cause the whole screen to crack since it is weaker now.
I would go for the replacement.

Replacement screens/glass on ebay yet?

Don't get it fixed unless it becomes unusable or unless it bothers you. If it doesn't bother you then why spend $115 to fix it. Fix it when it actual causes problems using it and by the time that happens the price to fix it might drop.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

If the crack runs from one side to another, then your glass is already in two pieces. The touch digitizer is the only thing holding it together. The worst that can happen is you push in the screen and the glass cuts through the digitizer and scratches the OLED underneath. That being said, I've seen a number of people use iPhones with cracked screens for months without any trouble and I've never seen the digitizer give way.
I agree with KingLouis3: Use it 'til it annoys you or breaks.

Thanks for the responses. Pokey, I think my concerns were along the lines of what you said with the OLEDs. It is somewhat difficult to explain where the location sorry some of you are grammar professors apparently.
Either way, I do I'll end up just holding up to get it worked on for the time being. I'll see how long it goes until any issues arise. Here's a picture by the way, see if you can see what I'm talking about here.
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[REVIEW]CrazyOnDigital Matte Screen Protector

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FF85TA/ref=ox_ya_os_product
$4.84 USD for a 3 pack of matte screen protectors, not a bad deal! ***spoiler*** this thing sucks ***spoiler***
So I've had the TF101 and Galaxy Tab 10.1 both with Zagg screen protectors but ended up taking them off after a few weeks since there was too much drag resistance. Never experienced any "orange peel" effect many have noted. On my mom's iPhone and Sidekick 4G, I saw this matte screen protector, and I was very impressed with the feel. This was a while ago, but once I got the N7 I decided to grab some matte screen protectors.
What's Included:
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-3 Screen Protectors with proper camera and light sensor cutout
-1 card to squeegee the bubbles out
-1 microfiber cloth
-1 white business card sized label (to remove lint)
Installation was dry, and some what easy. I'm no expert at this, but I was able to successfully put the screen protector on with no bubbles or lint (after squeegee and using the included sticker to get out a few pieces of lint.
I was so excited that I got it looking so nice, no bubbles, no lint, etc. I've done this before with other devices and whenever I had lint stuck under the screen it would drive me insane everytime I looked at it.
Anyways turned the screen on and it didn't look too bad, just a little grainy rainbow pixel effect. w.e. I'll get used to it, less finger-prints and anti-glare + screen protection is a fair trade off. Wrong. A few hours later I turned on my tablet to browse the interwebz and get my eyes accustomed to the new screen. Holy Shiz. I am on the computer for the majority of the day. I browse numerous forums, reddit, i've accumulated 120+hours on battlefield 3, even more on starcraft 2, Im almost always on the computer. Hell, I just got a circuit board tattoo a week ago. I rarely ever get headaches from looking at a screen, when I do, it's most likely from forgetting to drink coffee. I got a nauseating headache from staring no more than 5 mins at the screen. Needless to say I ripped it off, threw it away and thanked my lucky stars it was so cheap.

I concur I got rid of mine after a few days.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

if only you post it earlier..................

saryu said:
if only you post it earlier..................
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who knows maybe you'll have better luck than me

I like mine. No issues with install and I can use the N7 whereever I feel like. I had too much glare when using it in the office and outside.

Scratch resistant screen, not so much

I write this to let go of my anger and also to warn all the happy owners of a Nexus 4.
Yesterday the Gorilla Glass 2 screen of my Nexus suffered serious wounds beeing in my pocket .. only in my pocket.
One would expect that having that technology in the screen never scratch, which made me very angry, but hey, what can we expect from LG?.
I do not want anybody to go through this disappointment, so I recommend buying a screen protector for your Nexus 4.
I attached some pictures
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Try retaking the picture in better lighting without flash. I've had a screen protector on mine for a while and ended up taking it off,
maybe you had some sand/particles in your pocket rubbing the glass.

riojudo said:
I write this to let go of my anger and also to warn all the happy owners of a Nexus 4.
Yesterday the Gorilla Glass 2 screen of my Nexus suffered serious wounds beeing in my pocket .. only in my pocket.
One would expect that having that technology in the screen never scratch, which made me very angry, but hey, what can we expect from LG?.
I do not want anybody to go through this disappointment, so I recommend buying a screen protector for your Nexus 4.
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First off, follow the guy above's instructions and take proper pictures.
Secondly, you are an idiot to blame LG for Corning's Gorilla Glass 2 "failing". LG did not manufacture the glass. By your logic, you should blame Apple, Samsung, Motorola, Google, and Aliens for it too.
Third, if you didn't already know that Gorilla Glass is not entirely scratch proof and why screen protectors are necessary, it is your own fault. This has been documented, even on YouTube for those unable to read, and proven as to why it is not really scratch proof like it is advertised.

Do you put the phone in a pocket in jeans with metal studs? You know like the small copper studs that are on jeans. My right pocket has them to attach the pocket, but the left does not. Therefore I only use the left pocket.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

Dudes, dudes. take it easy
The important thing for this post is to protect your Nexus.
I know it was my fault, but you know, being angry say many things. I had a Galaxy S i9000, and never had a scratch in a year and a half, expected to be the same with my Nexus.

Stop playing in sand.:laugh:

Physically it could not have happened unless you had metal studs as someone mentioned, or there was grit in your pockets. It's scratch resistant, not scratch proof. It's physics, nothing more, nothing less.

Has been discussed in most review threads, please post in one of those. Thanks
Beware - WEAK Gorilla Glass! Scratches out of nowhere
Nasty scratches, just on day two!
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Sony Xperia T have pre-Shatterproof screen protector (vid)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GzYnDnZDRg

Did you even watch the whole video? It's not a good thing.

Fuzalert2k said:
Did you even watch the whole video? It's not a good thing.
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I'd rather have it on.. until its gets badly scratched. I mean they put it there for a reason right?

I agree
thedisturbedone said:
I'd rather have it on.. until its gets badly scratched. I mean they put it there for a reason right?
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I totally agree with you at least I know if I wanted to resell my tl I won't have to worry about describing a scratched screen.

i toyed with the idea of removing mine, but after seeing how the glass is hard to clean after I might leave it on.. stupidly the only scratches mine has endured so far are where i have failed to get the charger in the hole and it has slipped onto the screen. there may have been alcohol involved.

cooper104 said:
i toyed with the idea of removing mine, but after seeing how the glass is hard to clean after I might leave it on.. stupidly the only scratches mine has endured so far are where i have failed to get the charger in the hole and it has slipped onto the screen. there may have been alcohol involved.
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totally agree with you

Won't the Xperia Z use Asahi Dragontrail glass?

cooper104 said:
i toyed with the idea of removing mine, but after seeing how the glass is hard to clean after I might leave it on.
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I feel the same here. Too bad the screen doesn't have that oleophobic coating.

1337rice said:
Won't the Xperia Z use Asahi Dragontrail glass?
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yes xperia Z use Dragontrail glass

I have the Xperia V, but I know that mine also has a screenprotector on it, but I cannot understand why anyone would remove it.
I have also added the Copter protection ontop.
It feels nice, allmost like glass. It also it sensitive like it would be without any protection.
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R: Sony Xperia T have pre-Shatterproof screen protector (vid)
I removed the screen protector because it generates too much friction with my thumb. I had to be literally oil-fingered to use it comfortably.
The bare screen is better, letting the oil film form and my thumbs slip better.
Furthermore, no more dust collecting between it and the screen edge.

Having previously had iPhones, and knowing a friend with the Galaxy S2, I didn't even expect the Xperia T to have a screen protector, so I'd ordered my own before I even had the phone.
It wasn't until snooping around XDA forums I found out, after I'd already put one on.
Point being, even if the "stock" protector can scratch, it turns out I have a second protector on top anyway. There is no issues of sensitivity.

I removed mine
I think the shatter-proof thing is tacky, and I am very careful with my phones. I'd rather feel the glass that I paid all that money for! I don't mind breathing on my phone and rubbing it on my shirt every so often.
Take it off, it's nice!

ItSkins Gla.Z Glass Screen Protector

Original Thread - Itskins Problem
ItSkins contacted me when I was desperate for an update on my order. Well, it's finally here.
I chose ItSkins Gla.Z for a few reasons.
All clear glass SP seem to work better overall. as per XDA threads.
I hate the opening under the home button. This one is enclosed.. Though the top is trimmed for the sensors and speakers.
Spigen wimped out, whom was my first choice.
It was $29,90. With shipping it came to $39.80
Onto the review.
It came in a box in a bag. The contents were well padded.
It did not come with h spray bottle, but it did come with
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. WAIT FOR IT!
four round iPhone buttons, two white and two black. Thankfully I already bought the Spigen Aluminum Home Buttons. I told Itskins about it already and future shipments will have the right one.
It did come with the mini-credit card
squeegee, which I didn't use because I have a Skinomi soft squeegee that won't scratch nor require a microfiber cloth. I used their included one to dab any excess liquid.
There still is some moisture, but it can take a week to dry. It has been two days and the moisture pockets are getting smaller. I may grab the hairdryer again to speed it up.
So far I am loving it! I had a plastic SP before. But nothing is more like glass than glass.
With my metal case and the Gla.Z SP , my phone feels bomb proof!
If you have any questions, just ask. I'll do my best to answer them.

Pics? How much did it cost you?

droidbabyxda said:
Pics? How much did it cost you?
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Lord Sekhmet said:
It was $29,90. With shipping it came to $39.80.
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Pictures coming up as requested.

Lord Sekhmet said:
Pictures coming up as requested.
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Thanks sorry I misunderstood your sentence .. I read it wrong. :banghead:

How do I upload a picture to the forum? The Picture Icon wants an URL. It been a few years. I think I used to upload them to some free, no questions asked website before posting. Any recommendations for a no sign-in picture hosting website?
[EDIT] Nevermind, I found it. http://imageshack.us/

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I will take pictures again in a week to show how the moisture is dissipating. The blue thing was one of the pre-installation protectors. I thought it might give a better idea of the SP shape. With the glare on the actual SP, it might be hard to tell.

I spent the extra for the Spigen Vitreo. I must say that the dry install left me with no 'patches' like those wet spots on the wet install.

apallohadas said:
I spent the extra for the Spigen Vitreo. I must say that the dry install left me with no 'patches' like those wet spots on the wet install.
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It might have been intended as a dry install, since they didn't include any spray. I used wet, because it gave me extra time to get the placement just right. It also means I have to wait longer for the best results.