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I dropped my iPhone 4S

ali.mofadal

ali.mofadal

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Dec 13, 2010
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i dropped my iPhone 4S from the table to the ground, the phone had few scratches, do you know how to remove the scratches (its white btw) and does the fall affect the phone, i mean hardware wise, will it make the CPU, RAM, Battery slower and weaker ? do u think i should return it to apple and get a new one ?
 
Apple's not going to replace your damaged iPhone for free but if it bothers you then pay the replacement fee and you're set.
If the phone works fine just get used to some cosmetic damage. Time will tell.

Anything you try to do to take out the scratches will probably make it worse, just get a good case.
 
Return something you damaged? Why would you expect Apple to take that loss. Learn some responsibility.

It it still functions, its fine, the phone is mostly solid state electronics.
 
i dropped it because i was too extra careful but can you tell me a name of these scratches remover products ?

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eclipse01 said:
next time put at the minimum a full body skin, i've dropped mine a few times (nothing major) and its still looks brand new.
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i just got it week ago and haven'f find a good case, i guess i should just buy any cover until i find a good one
 
ali.mofadal said:
i dropped my iPhone 4S from the table to the ground, the phone had few scratches, do you know how to remove the scratches (its white btw) and does the fall affect the phone, i mean hardware wise, will it make the CPU, RAM, Battery slower and weaker ? do u think i should return it to apple and get a new one ?
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Apple sells Apple Care for the phone that now covers drops. You should have bought that. I'm amused to find out that you think you could now return it.
 
ali.mofadal said:
i dropped it because i was too extra careful but can you tell me a name of these scratches remover products ?

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i just got it week ago and haven'f find a good case, i guess i should just buy any cover until i find a good one
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That's just the stupidest thing I've seen on here in a long time.
 
Applecare+ doesn't cover cosmetic damage. You have to break it to get coverage.

Remove scratches? You can't remove scratches from glass (it's coated) anyway. Get a nice case.

:cool:
 
Some films such as InvisibleSHIELD by ZAGG may hide scratches and further protect your iPhone without needing a hard shell (although major damage such as glass breakage will most likely not be remedied). If you select an anti-glare film (which I currently use on my 4S) the scratches may "blur" into the device.

In the interim, cosmetic damage does not qualify you for a free replacement. Should you have "AppleCare +" you may be able to purchase another iPhone for $149 ($50 deduct-able/cheaper than $199) twice a calendar year. However, if it is simply a few scratches I wouldn't lose sleep over it :)

On a personal note, I dropped my iPhone 4S at a JFK baggage claim while juggling two bags and a cup o joe (I always have a case but this particular moment the case was in my bag from traveling and simple anti-glare front film was the only protection). After literally bouncing away, it didn't have a scratch, dent, break, anything. I was either very lucky or Apple has done a great job with regards to glass improvements in the 4S. :)
 
6CoreWhore said:
Some films such as InvisibleSHIELD by ZAGG may hide scratches and further protect your iPhone without needing a hard shell (although major damage such as glass breakage will most likely not be remedied). If you select an anti-glare film (which I currently use on my 4S) the scratches may "blur" into the device.

In the interim, cosmetic damage does not qualify you for a free replacement. Should you have "AppleCare +" you may be able to purchase another iPhone for $149 ($50 deduct-able/cheaper than $199) twice a calendar year. However, if it is simply a few scratches I wouldn't lose sleep over it :)

On a personal note, I dropped my iPhone 4S at a JFK baggage claim while juggling two bags and a cup o joe (I always have a case but this particular moment the case was in my bag from traveling and simple anti-glare front film was the only protection). After literally bouncing away, it didn't have a scratch, dent, break, anything. I was either very lucky or Apple has done a great job with regards to glass improvements in the 4S. :)
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i got this screen protector for both front and back but the scratch is in the upper right side near the edge and you're a lucky person, God loves you :)
 
What kind of floor did it fall on, and was it covered in diamonds or something?

I must be the luckiest person on earth. I dropped my iPhone 4 in a parking lot, and it traveled the distance of a parking space width before coming to a stop. No damage to the glass at all... only the the aluminum banding, and it was extremely minor. It looked like it was shattered at first, but it was all the salt on the pavement.

I also dropped my 4s on a train and managed to step on it in the process(Not all my weight though). I did have the bumper on there, but still no damage at all.

I'm amazed at the strength of this glass. Or maybe I'm just lucky.
 
Like mentioned a lot of high end screen protectors are good at hiding scratches. Look up xo skin (I think that's the one) they have a video demonstrating that.
 
I am so careful with my phones...I'd go bezerk if I dropped it.
 
ali.mofadal said:
will it make the CPU, RAM, Battery slower and weaker ?
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No, if the phone continues to work after the drop, it shouldn't make the CPU, RAM, or battery any worse off. With drops, these components will either work, or they won't at all.

And if the battery were damaged as part of the fall, you'd probably know about it right away. :)
 
My phone fell from my couch onto my laminate flooring face down after I leaned forward and the phone slipped off - Was worried there would be a breakage or big scratch but thankfully my screen protector seemed to take the hit and there is a light scratch on that, that is barely visible unless under direct light. No biggy :)
 
ali.mofadal said:
i dropped my iPhone 4S from the table to the ground, the phone had few scratches, do you know how to remove the scratches (its white btw) and does the fall affect the phone, i mean hardware wise, will it make the CPU, RAM, Battery slower and weaker ? do u think i should return it to apple and get a new one ?
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they make otterbox defenders for a reason :)
 
ali.mofadal said:
i dropped it because i was too extra careful
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You actually may be ok..Just found this in Apple's warranty.

Direct from Apple's warranty:

Any physical damage to the device caused by accidental drops, etc is not covered under Apple's standard warranty. However, damage incurred from a drop while being EXTRA careful is fully covered and a replacement device can be obtained immediately by visiting one of our many retail locations. Please note: This only applies to damage caused by drops while being EXTRA careful. Clumsy or Accidental damage is not covered.
 
Menel said:
Return something you damaged? Why would you expect Apple to take that loss. Learn some responsibility.
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jessica. said:
I'm amused to find out that you think you could now return it.
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It must be a comprehension thing cause I re-read the OP's actual sentence and I don't see anywhere where he is asking for a free phone, or that he thinks apple should take the loss?

ali.mofadal said:
do u think i should return it to apple and get a new one ?
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See, he says nothing about free, or that it's Apple's fault, (be nice).





Menel said:
Learn some responsibility.
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Wow, you say that to every person who has dropped a phone in their lives?
(ur gonna end up on the couch for a couple days when your wife drops her phone) ;)




OP, I would start playing with every feature and make sure everything works properly. If it's damaged, and/or you can't deal with the cosmetic issues, take it into your provider and see what they can do for you.
(if you just recently purchased it, you may be able to still buy/add applecare to your contract, find out 1st, before you tell anyone you dropped it) :)
 
sulpfiction said:
You actually may be ok..Just found this in Apple's warranty.

Direct from Apple's warranty:

Any physical damage to the device caused by accidental drops, etc is not covered under Apple's standard warranty. However, damage incurred from a drop while being EXTRA careful is fully covered and a replacement device can be obtained immediately by visiting one of our many retail locations. Please note: This only applies to damage caused by drops while being EXTRA careful. Clumsy or Accidental damage is not covered.
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Eager Beaver said:
It must be a comprehension thing cause I re-read the OP's actual sentence and I don't see anywhere where he is asking for a free phone, or that he thinks apple should take the loss?



See, he says nothing about free, or that it's Apple's fault, (be nice).







Wow, you say that to every person who has dropped a phone in their lives?
(ur gonna end up on the couch for a couple days when your wife drops her phone) ;)




OP, I would start playing with every feature and make sure everything works properly. If it's damaged, and/or you can't deal with the cosmetic issues, take it into your provider and see what they can do for you.
(if you just recently purchased it, you may be able to still buy/add applecare to your contract, find out 1st, before you tell anyone you dropped it) :)
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thanks for the advice mate i'll do it

for the guys trying to be funny, i paid lots of money for the phone and it should come with a decent warranty

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Arnezie said:
That's just the stupidest thing I've seen on here in a long time.
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its not my problem if you're slow but if you don't have any useful information you don't have to reply
 
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