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Finish wearing off, am I alone??

Hi There,
I was wondering if anyone has experience the same issue as me. I only got my Optimus 2x back on the 12th Dec and I've just noticed that the finish on the metal looking plastic surround on the side of the phone has begun to wear.
The phone has spent most of its life in a case and has never been placed in a pocket with anything like (e.g. keys, money) the front and back of the phone are like new, so I'm a little concern with how the finish has begun to wear in such a short space of time.
I just wanted to check if perhaps it's a one off issue with my phone or if other people have had the same problem?
Thanks
Kev

Mine spent all it's life in a gel case and the finish was still A1 when I sold it.

Mine gets **** kicked in my pocket with keys lighters and change with no cover just a screen protector and its still mint Lol must ne something with the case you're usin
Making bad decision's one at a time.

My finish has not even begun to deteriorate.. used it for 8mths already, I've stopped using case for about a month but still use soft cloth cover. Maybe there is something wrong with your finish?

I used to think the same thing, but then i took an arrow in the knee.
Lol jk, i used to think the same thing, but i found out it was the plastic sticker thats on there when its new that was damaged. Sticker removed and its still mint 3 months later
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Mines fine, 3 months of heavy use and no wear on the finish except for where I've dropped it and it's scratched. The home button does look a bit buffed like it has micro scratches and has lost its shine on one side though.

I've had mine for about 6-7 months, some paint worn off the first day i got it.
Though only on the bottom left corner, never used any case.
Also managed to get a small scratch on beneath the back button on the first day, even though it never got in contact with anything that could made a small scratch like that.
It might have been there when i got it, never thought about it really... And yes, it was brand new.
Otherwise its in good condition.
Was about to send it back, but never did, stupid summer. Kinda regret it now haha.

Had mine since release date with heavy usage no cover and there's. No wear and tear at all. I also dropped it over 10 times whilst being drunk. It Must've been the cover that damaged yours.
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Got mine in Sept just one or two scratches...always in pocket with keys or change..!!
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mine is like new https://plus.google.com/photos/1031...ms/5689355740415531633?authkey=CKn837SPv7roLw i got mine in june

eniux said:
Had mine since release date with heavy usage no cover and there's. No wear and tear at all. I also dropped it over 10 times whilst being drunk. It Must've been the cover that damaged yours.
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Mine came with free screen bleed and the actual glass seems to have a defect in it, like it isn't entirely clear, has a slight line or something. I wont blame LG for that at all though as corning gorilla made the glass.

dandeli21 said:
mine is like new https://plus.google.com/photos/1031...ms/5689355740415531633?authkey=CKn837SPv7roLw i got mine in june
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What cover is that?

Neefy said:
What cover is that?
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Looks like the one you can but at the wind store
Making bad decision's one at a time.

Looks like one I've seen on eBay

I'm using mine without a bag or screen protector and it's still close to mint.
LG did a good job on the hardware - it's just this crappy software & support..
Thanks to CM7 I'm really happy with my phone though.

Mine just broke Camera len cover yesterday I really don't know what cause this and anything else still like NEW!

12rithy said:
Mine just broke Camera len cover yesterday I really don't know what cause this and anything else still like NEW!
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Just cover it with some tape lol
Making bad decision's one at a time.

Its mostly due to the case itself and may not be defect in the phone.
Some cases do wear off some fine finishes...

Thanks all, not sure if it was the case or if I was just unlucky and got one with thin coating. Anyway the supplier has offered a full refund as they don't have any more in stock I don't really want to get a refund as I got the phone for a good price, so I'm just hoping they get a few more in stock over the next week or two and then I can swap it.

Do you use a have a Screen Protector? X8

Just Interested, but who has a screen protector on their X8?
I don't, I use to have one. I kept on scratching the protector so i just took it off and now their is not a single scratch!
(cause i'm always scared I would ruin the screen protector!)
I'm new to XDA!
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Yea i also have a silicone case. It saved my phone once

I'm using soft silicone (eg rubber) case and screen protector film too.
Saved my phone many times, and it doesn't ruin the touch responsiveness of the phone.

I doesnt have a screenprotector or silicon case.
My phone looks good too, and I have dropped it many times.
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DevStaffAndroid said:
I doesnt have a screenprotector or silicon case.
My phone looks good too, and I have dropped it many times.
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Me too 3 times in one hour (?)
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I have a silicon case but i never use it... (it gathers dust. The phone looks better even with 1000 marks on it)
My phone has many marks, i have drop it many times... but it just do not die! The phone hits the floor, the back cover gets of, the battery is jealous and gets off too... but the phone works fine!!!!
I also own a small scratch on my screen because i was so stupid to test if a battery works as a stylus. The stylus worked but the battery lived me a scratch, i still can't understand how that happened... (i am very suspicious about the electromagnetic fields around it, but after a small search i found out a small scratchy thing on the battery)
My advice, keep your phone as it is. Enjoy it, a small mark will not destroy your life. Just b careful with batteries (they play dirty).

it's indispensable for the screen, without that your screen will looks like an old blackboard

pochopsp said:
it's indispensable for the screen, without that your screen will looks like an old blackboard
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I just clean my screen with a cloth when it gets dirty/dusty or fingerprint stains

I use a matt screen protector :3

crazyforandroid said:
Just Interested, but who has a screen protector on their X8?
I don't, I use to have one. I kept on scratching the protector so i just took it off and now their is not a single scratch!
(cause i'm always scared I would ruin the screen protector!)
I'm new to XDA!
Please press the "thanks" button if i helped!
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i have a screen protector it was included in the box and i also bought a generic black silicon case

I use a Neoprene Pouch.
It saved my phone's life on a few occasions. Not to mention protecting it from scratching when my car keys and phone are in my pants pocket together.

i used the protection which was applied from the start on my X8 and it had no scratches until i removed it because it was old.
Not it doesn't look good anymore, so for all who don't use protection and want to keep their X8 a while longer use one !
I'm gonna buy new phone soon so i don't care at all about my X8 =P

Flypants101010 said:
i have a screen protector it was included in the box and i also bought a generic black silicon case
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same i also got a screen protector with my phone

i also got a screen protector with my phone

Warning - display polish
Hi all..
This is a warning!!
Products such as Displex Display Polish (Scratch Remover) will permanently damage your screen if you try them.. Please don't (even just to see what happens).
These acrylic polishes are not made for touchscreen devices.
They will in fact make big scores and scratches appear on your screen just like a scouring pad would do..
Now, back on topic, I use a screen protector. They are great and leave a smooth glossy finish.
You wouldn't know it was there. They are a must-have.
Cheers,
CtrlAltDel

GreatApo said:
I have a silicon case but i never use it... (it gathers dust. The phone looks better even with 1000 marks on it)
My phone has many marks, i have drop it many times... but it just do not die! The phone hits the floor, the back cover gets of, the battery is jealous and gets off too... but the phone works fine!!!!
I also own a small scratch on my screen because i was so stupid to test if a battery works as a stylus. The stylus worked but the battery lived me a scratch, i still can't understand how that happened... (i am very suspicious about the electromagnetic fields around it, but after a small search i found out a small scratchy thing on the battery)
My advice, keep your phone as it is. Enjoy it, a small mark will not destroy your life. Just b careful with batteries (they play dirty).
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typical sony ericsson. my w810i did this too. i hate this silicon thing too. but i have a foil on my x8, but it has many scratchs (my evo 3d doesnt need on cause of gorilla glass;-)).

I have heard that screen protectors result into accumulation of moisture between the phone screen and the protective layer. This damages the screen.
Not sure if that is true.

ElmirBuljubasic said:
Me too 3 times in one hour (?)
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Dafuq are you doing with it ??? Playing catch ???
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RohinZaraki said:
Dafuq are you doing with it ??? Playing catch ???
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Tennis
sorry for my bad english

Why not dude!? use it!

Lockscreen bug with smartcover and battery drain

Hello everyone,
I bought on ebay this smartcover since I saw that lots of people were talking great about it (like being the best cover for Nexus 7). After some days of use, I found out that my lockscreen bugs quite a lot and I'm not always able to unlock my device if it's in the smartcover, and yesterday I found out a strange use of the system, like it drained my whole battery without using it.
Anyone is experiencing same issue? Shall I go for another cover?
Thanks everyone,
Tiwiz

tiwiz said:
Hello everyone,
I bought on ebay this smartcover since I saw that lots of people were talking great about it (like being the best cover for Nexus 7). After some days of use, I found out that my lockscreen bugs quite a lot and I'm not always able to unlock my device if it's in the smartcover, and yesterday I found out a strange use of the system, like it drained my whole battery without using it.
Anyone is experiencing same issue? Shall I go for another cover?
Thanks everyone,
Tiwiz
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I actually can't believe you just posted this, I've had this case for a couple of months and literally last night started putting the battery issue down to the fact that the case/cover may be waking the tablet when it shouldnt.
Also I've noticed that maybe like 50% of the time, when you open the cover it doesn't unlock, other half of the time it does?
Same issues?!

Wilks3y said:
I actually can't believe you just posted this, I've had this case for a couple of months and literally last night started putting the battery issue down to the fact that the case/cover may be waking the tablet when it shouldnt.
Also I've noticed that maybe like 50% of the time, when you open the cover it doesn't unlock, other half of the time it does?
Same issues?!
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Yes, exactly the same issues... so it could be the smartcover? I'm not really in the mood of buying a new one :-S
Tiwiz

tiwiz said:
Yes, exactly the same issues... so it could be the smartcover? I'm not really in the mood of buying a new one :-S
Tiwiz
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Seems were in the same boat here, as I went through 3 cases until I found this.
Loved it but these issues are doing my head in.
From what I can see, if you close the case, then turn it to its front, the front of the case is still raised.
This could cause the sensor to think its not closed sometimes?
I dno, just pondering.
But do it and tell me if your case does this, like if you look at it from the front and top, theres a gap between the case and screen.
I hope you understand what I'm saying there

Wilks3y said:
Seems were in the same boat here, as I went through 3 cases until I found this.
Loved it but these issues are doing my head in.
From what I can see, if you close the case, then turn it to its front, the front of the case is still raised.
This could cause the sensor to think its not closed sometimes?
I dno, just pondering.
But do it and tell me if your case does this, like if you look at it from the front and top, theres a gap between the case and screen.
I hope you understand what I'm saying there
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Yes, I noticed about the front cover as well, and I saw magnet sometimes freaks the screen out... I'm beginning to think that the only cover is Asus'...
Tiwiz

The magnet is what makes it a smart cover. So not sure how its the cases fault
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BrianDigital said:
The magnet is what makes it a smart cover. So not sure how its the cases fault
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Yes, but it might freaks out in some ways... I don't remember actually formulas, but I'm sure there's something wrong with the cover... even it was just the magnet waking up the device every now and then.
Tiwiz

tiwiz said:
Yes, but it might freaks out in some ways... I don't remember actually formulas, but I'm sure there's something wrong with the cover... even it was just the magnet waking up the device every now and then.
Tiwiz
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Thats what I believe it is, due to the front part of the cover not actually touching the screen EVER, I'm just thinking that every so often, the Nexus just thinks its not there, wakes up and then the cover is activated again and then goes back to sleep, then back into deepsleep.
Thats my theory, but I'm still keeping the case, its great

Wilks3y said:
Thats what I believe it is, due to the front part of the cover not actually touching the screen EVER, I'm just thinking that every so often, the Nexus just thinks its not there, wakes up and then the cover is activated again and then goes back to sleep, then back into deepsleep.
Thats my theory, but I'm still keeping the case, its great
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I'm keeping t as well, but I'd love to find out a remedy for it, also because I prefer to use my Nexus without it, actually...more manageability, in my opinion
Tiwiz

ok not exactly contributing to the thread here but,....
best case? it looks completely crap IMHO
i was thinking of goin for this one
rotating and looks sturdy with good protection

I saw some videos and they say it was a good one and I liked how it looks
But I think my N7 would be as safe as without it... I'll take a look at the one you posted thanks
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I have another case shown with another problem, used to get random screen offs, then it become more worse over time, to the point whilst I was actively using the tablet the screen would go off constantly, i now use it it out of the case until now to take a photo.....guess what? I couldn't type in my pin number.
Makes me think that with my problems and the OP problems, may I know why the official cases from Asus don't have a magnet inside.
Just a thought.
@ chismay
Below look how human you sound with one less line typed, .
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ok not exactly contributing to the thread here but,..
i was thinking of goin for this one
rotating and looks sturdy with good protection
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Think of all the kilojoules of energy you would've saved in the process.
:beer:
Motorola Atrix (AOKP JB)
Nexus 7 (Stock)
Past life:
HTC Desire HD reboot loop overheating.
Nokia N900 micro usb port loose.

chismay said:
ok not exactly contributing to the thread here but,....
best case? it looks completely crap IMHO
i was thinking of goin for this one
rotating and looks sturdy with good protection
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I have more or less the same cover (mine has a leather piece that covers the bezel... which doesn't bother me). It does work well and it looks great. And I've had no issues with the smart lock (but my N7 is set to go into airplane mode whenever the cover closes, so that may have something to do with it). I would recommend it.

jersonf said:
@ chismay
Below look how human you sound with one less line typed, .
Think of all the kilojoules of energy you would've saved in the process.
:beer:
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errrr o......k
PMOttawa said:
I have more or less the same cover (mine has a leather piece that covers the bezel... which doesn't bother me). It does work well and it looks great. And I've had no issues with the smart lock (but my N7 is set to go into airplane mode whenever the cover closes, so that may have something to do with it). I would recommend it.
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how is the protection on the edges? like good for drop protection?

chismay said:
errrr o......k
how is the protection on the edges? like good for drop protection?
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To be clear, I was talking about the one you posted, not the one from the original poster.
As I said, mine is a bit different than that one... http://www.hipstreet.com/hipstreet-asus-google-nexus-7-rotating-case/
The rotating is the best part of the cover. I know people who have smart covers that fold back and the magnets turn off the screen from behind. I can just rotate mine and avoid that problem. Also, as shown in the promo pictures, the rotating is good for standing the pad up in both portrait and landscape. When it's closed it looks like a moleskine notebook, so I can carry it to work and meetings and look professional.
That said, it did fall of the top of my counter onto a tile floor and landed on its side with no damage. No guarantees, but I was happy.
(And I got it cheaper than the MSRP from Staples Canada... $29 as I recall.)

I have the same case as the OP and I have issues with it locking itself when its open but that may be the magnet triggering the lock from the back side of the device. I've also noticed some battery drain with the cover closed, almost as if its being locked/unlocked throughout the day.
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Few doubts regarding XZ design,body,etc etc..

Hi friends, I bought black Xperia Z recently and I am loving it
I have lil doubts
1) I dont like cases. So anyone have faced any scratches on lens when case was not using and was kept on flat surfaces?
2) Does removing of flaps for charging everyday affects water resistance property?
3) Does the phone gets scratches when case was not used when you take it out of jeans every time?
Any help is appreciated
Thank You

arpith.fbi said:
Hi friends, I bought black Xperia Z recently and I am loving it
I have lil doubts
1) I dont like cases. So anyone have faced any scratches on lens when case was not using and was kept on flat surfaces?
2) Does removing of flaps for charging everyday affects water resistance property?
3) Does the phone gets scratches when case was not used when you take it out of jeans every time?
Any help is appreciated
Thank You
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Have been using it for like 4 months plus and no scratches on the lens. I didn't use any casing though. But at the top side corner of the phone just beside the headphone flap, the rubber thingy came off a bit when I dropped it once. And removing of flaps a lot will make the flap loose. Mine wouldn't close properly now. Many suggests to use a dock for charging.
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Have been using it for like 4 months plus and no scratches on the lens. I didn't use any casing though. But at the top side corner of the phone just beside the headphone flap, the rubber thingy came off a bit when I dropped it once. And removing of flaps a lot will make the flap loose. Mine wouldn't close properly now. Many suggests to use a dock for charging.
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looks like flaps wont survive for a year also..will look into charging dock..but everytime-everywhere it wont be handy..

A full set of flaps - very cheap ($7)

arpith.fbi said:
looks like flaps wont survive for a year also..will look into charging dock..but everytime-everywhere it wont be handy..
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But I took out the flaps a lot. To charge and transfer data,to use for USB tethering when I I haven't got my WiFi activated yet.
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My main concern is results after frequent putting in and taking out of the jeans pocket.. I noticed some hairline scratches on screen but I do have screen guard on it.. It means body can also get scratched where the body is exposed and not covered by screen guard.
Any recommendations on cases? Normal case or flip case? I know it depends on person to person. Just wanna know what ppl normally use with xz
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arpith.fbi said:
Hi friends, I bought black Xperia Z recently and I am loving it
I have lil doubts
1) I dont like cases. So anyone have faced any scratches on lens when case was not using and was kept on flat surfaces?
2) Does removing of flaps for charging everyday affects water resistance property?
3) Does the phone gets scratches when case was not used when you take it out of jeans every time?
Any help is appreciated
Thank You
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Just fix the screen guards that are provided in the box..cases are just failsafes if u drop ur phone accidentally..even if any scratches occur,u can always change the screenguard later and the frequent removal of flaps doesn't affect the water resistance much,just don't forget to close the flaps after using them..just don't drop ur xz..enjoy
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First time phone meets floor and cracked.

Hey guys.
Yesterday my phone fell and the screen cracked.
Gorilla glass 3 doesn't seem to protect the phone...
Everything is working fine now but the screen is just cracked...

OrenGazala said:
Hey guys.
Yesterday my phone fell and the screen cracked.
Gorilla glass 3 doesn't seem to protect the phone...
Everything is working fine now but the screen is just cracked...
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Sorry to hear that, hope you have insurance.
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AGISCI said:
Sorry to hear that, hope you have insurance.
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No I don't have insurance.
Bought this phone on eBay..
I have to pay about 150$ to repair the phone...

OrenGazala said:
Hey guys.
Yesterday my phone fell and the screen cracked.
Gorilla glass 3 doesn't seem to protect the phone...
Everything is working fine now but the screen is just cracked...
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Consider yourself lucky man, with the s**t digitisers we had on the nexus 4 any crack in the glass above the screen would result in an unusable touch panel. I understand that cracked glass is never a good thing but at least you can still use the device!
I don't want to sound like a d**k but the purpose of Gorilla Glass 3 is scratch protection, not drop protection. Moto just released a shatterproof phone for that if I'm not wrong.
Hard glass on unprotected edges is always gonna break.

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Consider yourself lucky man, with the s**t digitisers we had on the nexus 4 any crack in the glass above the screen would result in an unusable touch panel. I understand that cracked glass is never a good thing but at least you can still use the device!
I don't want to sound like a d**k but the purpose of Gorilla Glass 3 is scratch protection, not drop protection. Moto just released a shatterproof phone for that if I'm not wrong.
Hard glass on unprotected edges is always gonna break.
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Yea...
Well I can still use the device but I will replace all the front side:
Right now I have white front but the lab I send the phone has only black.
He will also replace the screen digitizers in case they got damaged.
I ordered a flip case from eBay, hoping that could save the screen (It sure could minimize the damage).

OrenGazala said:
Yea...
Well I can still use the device but I will replace all the front side:
Right now I have white front but the lab I send the phone has only black.
He will also replace the screen digitizers in case they got damaged.
I ordered a flip case from eBay, hoping that could save the screen (It sure could minimize the damage).
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+1 on the flip case. Just make sure it's got a tpu shell around the phone, otherwise you won't want a drop while the case is open!
(Don't be disappointed about the black front, it looks schweeeet with our amoled )

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+1 on the flip case. Just make sure it's got a tpu shell around the phone, otherwise you won't want a drop while the case is open!
(Don't be disappointed about the black front, it looks schweeeet with our amoled )
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Yeah lol.
Thanks man!
I'll update you when phne get fixed.

Flipz77 said:
+1 on the flip case. Just make sure it's got a tpu shell around the phone, otherwise you won't want a drop while the case is open!
(Don't be disappointed about the black front, it looks schweeeet with our amoled )
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Well phone got fixed.
I don't like the black at all but that's what I have right now so I need to get used to it.
I hope I will be able to get along with the phone for one more year and then probably I'll replace it.
Right now he works really good.
It took the engineer to replace the broken screen with a new one about one hour and he always mumbled bad things about Motorola and how they build their phones.
He tried to put the back bamboo case to it's place and failed many times because the glue just won't work..
He told me to wait some time so the glue would get sticky to the phone itself.
Next time, I will buy a phone that have wider support in my country, make sure I have a flip case from the very beginning and make sure that you can unplug the battery from the phone.
That phone is awesome but has a quite long list of disadvantages...

OrenGazala said:
Well phone got fixed.
I don't like the black at all but that's what I have right now so I need to get used to it.
I hope I will be able to get along with the phone for one more year and then probably I'll replace it.
Right now he works really good.
It took the engineer to replace the broken screen with a new one about one hour and he always mumbled bad things about Motorola and how they build their phones.
He tried to put the back bamboo case to it's place and failed many times because the glue just won't work..
He told me to wait some time so the glue would get sticky to the phone itself.
Next time, I will buy a phone that have wider support in my country, make sure I have a flip case from the very beginning and make sure that you can unplug the battery from the phone.
That phone is awesome but has a quite long list of disadvantages...
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Awesome that you could already have it serviced!
I see your point though, and I understand that in this thriving "free" market we can only choose the best compromise for our needs. I wouldn't buy a LG just for the removable battery and the repair support, but I can totally see why it looks like a viable choice for you right now.
As much as I like this phone, glue never looks like a good solution for pieces that are gonna be serviced sooner or later... As for the screen assembly, well, I guess every manufacturer now makes the digitiser and glass into one single part.
That being said, enjoy your moto and keep it for a while