iPhone 14 Pro Went naked and dropped my 14 Pro :(

[The-Real-Deal82]

I went caseless for two years with iPhone 12 and didn't have drop single time. This year I get case from day one for iP14Pro and got scuff on the screen after falling to the concrete. Throwed case in garbage. Bought AC+.

That’s like getting a seatbelt burn from a car accident and deciding to not bother wearing them in future and just getting better life insurance lol. Each to their own mind you, but the case probably saved you from having a shattered back glass to go with a scuffed screen that probably didn’t have a screen protector on to begin with. iPhones don’t like being dropped on concrete and not many objects do lol.

 

[Andeddu]

Live with it until the damages are too annoying to you and then use one of the 2 annual accidental cases your Applecare+ covers to have them change it.
Whoever says Applecare+ won't cover that just doesn't understand how Applecare+ works. Or they are confusing it with just the regular Applecare.

AppleCare+ does not cover your iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Apple Watch for loss or theft, wear and tear, or for cosmetic damage which does not affect the functioning of the device (see clause 5.1). AppleCare+ does not cover you for failures due to defects in design, materials or workmanship.

”Apple will not provide Hardware Services or ADH Services in the following circumstances:

(a) to protect against normal wear and tear, or to repair cosmetic damage not affecting the functionality of the Covered Equipment;”

 

[Ntombi]

It eventually becomes second nature. I think it's harder for people who have used cases because it's not something they have to consider much. Putting a case on your phone gives you a sense in the back of your head that your phone is protected. While most case users are not careless, this sense of security allows case users to get away with some things that most non-case users wouldn't do.

Spatial awareness (where your phone is in space relative to you) and where you set your phone down or keep it is a learned habit.

This exactly. I never use cases, so I’m always aware of how I’m holding or where I’m placing my phone. It’s not always at the top of my mind, but I’m never careless with it.

I’ve had iPhones since the iPhone 3G, and only dropped it on a hard surface (meaning the ground or a non-carpeted floor) twice ever. One of those drops led to a tiny crack on the corner of the screen. Even when I’m distracted, I don’t mindlessly handle it, because I’m so used to being careful (but not crazy about it).

I also upgrade every year, and I don’t have scratches or any defects that are visible to the naked eye without a serious inspection. The worst thing that happens is the oleophobic coating has usually worn off at the end of the year.

I’m also the type of person who tends to be careful with my stuff in general (most of my hardcover books look pristine, even after multiple reads), so this is normal for me. If you’re more comfortable not thinking about it, or you know you tend to drop your phone, I’d get a case. You don’t have to use it 24/7.

 

[Andeddu]

I'm curious about the looking good part.

If you're using a case, you're covering up the device. So why does the whole 'looking good' part matter? Oh sure, I understand protecting against cracked screens, scrapes, etc. Is that what you mean really? Because a case is going to cover up scratches and dings just as much as it's going to cover up 'looking good'.

Do you sell or trade in your devices? If so, is keeping it looking good only to get maximum value for that? I mean, if you don't, then what is the point of keeping it looking good if a case prevents you from seeing how good it looks?

Or do you periodically pull it out of the case to make sure it still looks good/admire the good looks of the device? Is a case being used so you can enjoy that moment every once in a while?

Or did you really mean you use cases to protect your device so it doesn't get beat up? That I get, although I've never understood just who it is that case users keep their devices pristine for - when a device is never out of it's case?

I guess it's just me. I don't have it in me to keep my devices looking great so the next guy can enjoy what I did not.

Yep, my phone looks really ugly and does not “look good”… lol. What’s ugly is a phone that’s covered in scratches and dents which happens to 99% of caseless devices. At least my phone will consistently look like this throughout its life. This phone will be 2 years old in December and it looks better than any caseless device that’s the same age. I think that’s what the other poster meant when he said he wanted to keep his phone “looking good”.

Going caseless looks good, but only until the phone is dropped onto a hard surface… which will happen after a few weeks or months upon ownership.

 

[laptech]

And the lesson to learn from this is... in the absence of light, make sure a standalone tourch is in easy reach is placed by the lightless room and not to use an expensive iphone as a tourch in those types of situations

 

[MazingerZND]

AppleCare+ does not cover your iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Apple Watch for loss or theft, wear and tear, or for cosmetic damage which does not affect the functioning of the device (see clause 5.1). AppleCare+ does not cover you for failures due to defects in design, materials or workmanship.

”Apple will not provide Hardware Services or ADH Services in the following circumstances:

(a) to protect against normal wear and tear, or to repair cosmetic damage not affecting the functionality of the Covered Equipment;”

That's not counting accidents. Trust me, I've had whole Macbook and iPhone cases replaced on Applecare+ (as accidental incidents, where you pay a small amount).

 

[eyoungren]

This is kinda where I’m at. I like Apple’s design. I want to experience that. The $1000 phone I paid for. I don’t want to cover it with a bulky $60 case.

I haven’t used a case since iPhone 5… I drop mine occasionally. I think only once I’ve done screen replacements. If you can handle the small scratches and scuffs, the devices are really durable. Only recently the screens have started to scratch a little easier, but that’s because they’re softer and therefore don’t crack as easily. Even with that I often set it on the table face down. I’ve maybe gone to face up with my 14 seeing if I can delay the scratches a bit… But I’ve always gotten full value for trade as well. They tolerate a fair bit of basic wear and tear…

I dunno. I’ve never found a case I like as much as the phone…

That's another thing I've not understood, except that it's possibly privacy. I always set my devices down on the back. If something IS going to scratch, I'd rather have it happen on the back and not the screen. My screen is also set so that if a notification pops up I have to be looking at the screen for the content to be revealed. And I am usually right next to my phone, so when the screen DOES light up, I want to see the notification.

 

[Andeddu]

That's not counting accidents. Trust me, I've had whole Macbook and iPhone cases replaced on Applecare+ (as accidental incidents, where you pay a small amount).

Accidents that incur scratches and dents, for instance, but do not affect the normal functioning of the device are not covered. A broken screen, yes. Scuffed edges, no. As you can see, they mentioned “cosmetic damage” which denotes an accident which has resulted in minor damage not affecting the functionality of the phone.

I will post it again -

AppleCare+ does not cover your iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Apple Watch for loss or theft, wear and tear, or for cosmetic damage which does not affect the functioning of the device (see clause 5.1).

Otherwise you can show me the literature that states cosmetic damage is covered.

 

[eyoungren]

An iPhone can also look good in a case. Looking good isn’t exclusive to a phone being out of its case, far from it in fact. All depends on the case the person chooses too and it’s very subjective to that individual.

I can kind of see that. Don't totally get it, but understandable. I guess, for me, I'd just rather see and handle the 'looking good, working good' without any additional help (so to speak).

But yeah, pairing the look of a certain case with the phone, I can see that. If that's the deal here, then great. Everyone's got their own preferences.

 

[Elizabeth Mai]

I usually use my android phone if I'm going to toilet (I can't do my business without a phone). My android phones usually a secondhand android flagship. Never ever bring your main phone to toilet.

 

[MajorFubar]

I've never broken, chipped or any otherwise damaged a mobile phone of any description during 25 years of owning one. Nor do I use a case nor a screen protector. Partly that record is a result of pure luck because theoretically something outside of my control could smash them / damage them, but mostly it's because I treat them like something that cost me a lot of money, because they cost me a lot of money.

 

[MLVC]

As mentioned before, "going naked" is a state of mind. You're, at some point subconsciously, always aware where your phone is, what the surface is you're standing on etc.

 

[joehohoho]

I use a fitbag to put mine in when not in use and to carry around as I don’t like cases.

It means it’s a bit protected when not in use and as it has microfibre inside cleans the fingerprints off every time you get it out.

Might be worth a look…

 

[MazingerZND]

Accidents that incur scratches and dents, for instance, but do not affect the normal functioning of the device are not covered. A broken screen, yes. Scuffed edges, no. As you can see, they mentioned “cosmetic damage” which denotes an accident which has resulted in minor damage not affecting the functionality of the phone.

I will post it again -

AppleCare+ does not cover your iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Apple Watch for loss or theft, wear and tear, or for cosmetic damage which does not affect the functioning of the device (see clause 5.1).

Otherwise you can show me the literature that states cosmetic damage is covered.

That text is referring to warranty coverage under Applecare+.
I am referring to actually requesting a replacement of the external enclosure or case, for whatever reason. You can request it and Apple will charge you the accidental incident cost.
I've done it multiple times, most recently to get my Macbook Air a new enclosure before selling it (it had scratches and a slight dent, nothing that affected its functionality).

 

[JtheLemur]

Embrace the scuffs. Stay naked. It’s a tool, not a baby.

 

[Andeddu]

That text is referring to warranty coverage under Applecare+.
I am referring to actually requesting a replacement of the external enclosure or case, for whatever reason. You can request it and Apple will charge you the accidental incident cost.
I've done it multiple times, most recently to get my Macbook Air a new enclosure before selling it (it had scratches and a slight dent, nothing that affected its functionality).

I don’t think it’ll happen on iPhones though as the components are essentially soldered onto the enclosure. The screen (display and faceplate), for instance, is treated as a single module as the faceplate cannot be separated easily and Apple will not do that for you. If what you were saying was true, all AppleCare+ users would be simply obtain a “new phone” for cheap each year. The same is true for the glass backs, which contain the SOC, speakers and everything else which is not part of the display. Apple will NOT replace a glass back or sides because of cosmetic damage.

I am not saying they do not do that with MacBooks but they are a different product entirely.

Again, I cannot find any evidence that Apple will replace the enclosure ONLY as it would require many hours of labour and a high level of expertise to achieve. I have found evidence to the contrary stating Apple will not deal with cosmetic damage that does not affect the functionality of the device.

Please post literature of what you are saying or an invoice of a full iPhone enclosure replacement from AppleCare+ because I cannot find this information anywhere.

 

[MS2]

Pretty said apple doesn't care about those issues ... like it would be impossible for them to include scratches and bumps....

 

[Splitrail]

There's nothing beautiful about a Gripzilla case & a screen protector, except for the beauty of the undamaged phone inside of it.

 

[MS2]

I hear apple pays around 25% for the material of an iPhone compared to its selling price. Why not make the offer to get a fully new phone for 25% of the original price if you choose to have no scratches etc. Lets say 1 year after release of the phone to make it more attractive for apple.

 

[Andeddu]

I hear apple pays around 25% for the material of an iPhone compared to its selling price. Why not make the offer to get a fully new phone for 25% of the original price if you choose to have no scratches etc. Lets say 1 year after release of the phone to make it more attractive for apple.

Because Apple can make 4x that amount by selling the phone to another user.

Unless you mean AppleCare+ should be $700-1200 per year which is, quite frankly, ridiculous.

 

[aurora_sect]

I'm curious about the looking good part.

If you're using a case, you're covering up the device. So why does the whole 'looking good' part matter? Oh sure, I understand protecting against cracked screens, scrapes, etc. Is that what you mean really? Because a case is going to cover up scratches and dings just as much as it's going to cover up 'looking good'.

Do you sell or trade in your devices? If so, is keeping it looking good only to get maximum value for that? I mean, if you don't, then what is the point of keeping it looking good if a case prevents you from seeing how good it looks?

Or do you periodically pull it out of the case to make sure it still looks good/admire the good looks of the device? Is a case being used so you can enjoy that moment every once in a while?

Or did you really mean you use cases to protect your device so it doesn't get beat up? That I get, although I've never understood just who it is that case users keep their devices pristine for - when a device is never out of it's case?

I guess it's just me. I don't have it in me to keep my devices looking great so the next guy can enjoy what I did not.

Ever heard of a clear case?

 

[Fred Zed]

AppleCare+ does not cover your iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Apple Watch for loss or theft, wear and tear, or for cosmetic damage which does not affect the functioning of the device (see clause 5.1). AppleCare+ does not cover you for failures due to defects in design, materials or workmanship.

”Apple will not provide Hardware Services or ADH Services in the following circumstances:

(a) to protect against normal wear and tear, or to repair cosmetic damage not affecting the functionality of the Covered Equipment;”

Surely they meant ADHD 🤣

 

[Atomic1977]

I have a clear case otterbox on my iPhone 13 that allows me to see it’s beautiful blue color.

 

[eyoungren]

Ever heard of a clear case?

Yep. And the device usually looks exactly like it's been put inside a clear case.

Double that if you weren't careful and got smudges and bits of dust or particles inside the case when you put the device in it.

 

[antiprotest]

I went naked once and dropped my phone on the school playground while picking up my niece. Luckily the phone had a case on.