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Ive used it for a little over a year and the phone works excellentlyjust as good as when i bought it. The repairs were really shoddy, theres a noticeable gap on the sides of the phone so its definitely not waterproof anymore. Samsung galaxy s7 s7 edge check for physical damage. Samsung galaxy s7 screen replacement ifixit repair guide. Galaxy s7 edge waterproof case, punkcase studstar black samsung galaxy s7 edge thin fit 6. Mar 10, 2016 the galaxy s7 has won accolades for a number of features and capabilities, but repairability isnt going to be one of them. Recently i added for the first time a second sim card and when i inserted it in the phone the phone froze and started overheating. For context, the galaxy s7 and galaxy s7 edge have an ip68 rating. How to repair samsung galaxy s7 edge cracked screen. Details about samsung galaxy s7 edge cracked screen glass repair replacement mail in service 1 to 3 day return on most orders.
However, its smartphones are made of glass which isnt the most durable material as it is brittle and will crack or shatter under pressure. Even fractured, the s7 is still 100 percent usable. How to check water damage on galaxy s7 and s7 edge and fix it. Use this guide to replace a cracked or faulty oled display on your samsung galaxy s7. However others, such as san francisco based squaretrade, also tested the s7 and s7 edge but found that in less than 1. Sep 28, 2016 if samsung s7 still be water resistant after screen replacement. If samsung s7 still be water resistant after screen replacement. Phone has always been kept in a clear silicone case. Be aware that the video guide does not match the stepbystep guide below, it is an older edition of the guide.
How to tell if your samsung galaxy is waterproof or waterresistant. The answer is yes i have the samsung galaxy s7 edge and ive cracked my phone both front and back and i just tested it out and it still works perfectly fine. Mar 17, 2016 this is why your galaxy s7 needs a case we know better than to carry some phones without a case, like the glassbacked samsung galaxy s7. Samsung galaxy s7 and s7 edge are not quite as waterproof as you might hope samsungs latest flagship smartphones the galaxy s7 and galaxy s7 edge are not quite as waterproof as you might. You might think that was close, it didnt drop on the screen. The back is too smooth so its easy to drop we both need cases asap.
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The screen cracked a little bit few months ago but the whole display and phone was working fine. Mar 15, 2016 samsungs new galaxy s7 handsets arent waterproof. The answer i got was the opinion of the man that answered my question. So he did answer my question as far of his knowledge at the time. Dec 01, 2016 imagine that you drop your brand new galaxy s7 accidentally. Samsungs latest flagship smartphones the galaxy s7 and galaxy s7 edge are not quite as waterproof as you might have hoped, a torturous new endurance test has revealed. The expansive display stretches from edge to edge, giving you the most amount of screen in the least amount of space. In this video, i show how each component of the galaxy s7 can stay dry when submerged under water. May 06, 2018 ultimate cracked phone waterproof test. The latest teardown from ifixit reveals some pluses, but this is not a phone youd want to take apart yourself.
The samsung s7 cracked after four falls and the edge was completely unusable after seven. From heavyduty to soft cases, we have got you covered. Then when you pick it up you realize that the rear glass has cracked. Waterresistant in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. The s7 edge is a difficult and time consuming phone to repair and the replacement parts are expensive. My samsung galaxy s7 edge battery got swollen and the back cover got cracked. Now i am wondering if i should replace screen or not. Heres how to help determine if your galaxy s7 s7 edge has liquid or other. If the screen of s7 is cracked, is it still waterproof. And water proof means water wont be able to enter it at certain thrust and time if theres no opening. Hi, i recently dropped my phone which cracked the glass. For some reason they do not have an install image for the s7 edge and it looks like it probably will not happen.
Samsung galaxy s7 waterproof leak suggests rumours were. The latest, greatest phones can now survive a dip in the pool. The stunning curved glass display and back of the galaxy s7 edge was the first to crack and crumple under the stress test. Android central explains that the first number, which is the number 6, explains the dust resistance of the samsung s7. Is a broken screen of a samsung s7 edge still waterproof after falling into. Rumours have suggested that will be the case for a while, but a new leak almost assures it. Specially designed for outdoor use, our samsung galaxy s7 s7 edgecase collection features a wide variety of shockproof, waterproof and rugged cases. Samsung galaxy s7 edge screen flickers after phone dropped. S7 edge cracked glass front android phones gumtree.
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