I broke another phone . . .

Knottie37373131

I have always had the worst luck with phones. Until I got my iphone 3gs a few years ago. I finally upgraded in May as a graduation gift to myself and got the 5s. Well, I went to visit Fiance's family with him for a few days, and we all went out, and I ended up breaking my phone. It would not turn on, and I have no idea what happened to it. So I sold it to AT&T for $60 bucks, and Fiance's family gave me a 4s they were not using. Well today, I dropped it and shattered the screen. Argh!! So now I have ordered a screen replacement kit so that I can replace the screen and not spend $500 to upgrade my phone. So frustrating! . . 

luckya23

I still have Verizon's unlimited data plan, so I refuse to pay them to upgrade my phone.  I found an awesome gently used Samsung Note 3 on craigslist for $300, and I bought 2 previous phones used as well, so I highly recommend it!

 

missdelilah

I know how frustrating this is.  There was a point where I went through about four phones in six months.  Mind you, I was fifteen at the time.  As an adult, I did accidentally throw my iPhone 3 out of an eighth story window, that one might make you feel a little better.

Knottie37373131

We actually bought a 5c on Amazon after I broke the 5s but when we went to activate it, we found out it was stolen. It was definitely kind of embarrassing. We got a full refund and shipped the phone back. Now I am thinking if I wait a few more weeks maybe the 5s will be cheaper online because the 6 is out. Ugh! I even had the 5s in an otterbox but apparently it could not stand a night of drinking with Fiance and his parents.

I was going to wait it out with the 4s and thought I could manage it without a case. I guess not. . . I will likely be ordering at least a cheap case after I replace the screen.

missdelilah

My FI has a really great case.  If it's something other than Otterbox I'll let you know when he gets home.  It looks really hideous, but the phone has survived so far.  

Knottie37373131

I love the otter box. I will never again go without some form of case on any phone I ever have. I had the otter box credit card holding case on my 5s and loved it, but after it breaking it . . I think I will just stick to crazy industrial cases. They are a little ridiculous but when it comes to going without a phone because I can't keep from breaking them, I think it's worth it. . . 

LDay2014

I tried to teach a blackberry how to swim...they don't float.

hellosweetie1015

missdelilah said:

I know how frustrating this is.  There was a point where I went through about four phones in six months.  Mind you, I was fifteen at the time.  As an adult, I did accidentally throw my iPhone 3 out of an eighth story window, that one might make you feel a little better.

....accidentally???

ETA: yeah... I haven't had an unbroken phone for longer than a couple of months in YEARS.

jynxiie

Lifeproof cases are AMAZING. When I upgrade to the 6 after the wedding I am definitely investing in one of those bad boys. They're around $100 but they're waterproof and everything. 

ShellD13

This case is inexpensive and amazing!!!  It protected H's phone when he forgot it on the roof of the car and he turned on to a busy road out of our neighborhood - 55 mile per hour speed limit.  He found the phone on the ground about a 1/4 mile from our neighborhood and completely undamaged.  Case was dead but phone was mint!

i-Blason Case


They have different versions for a number of different phones.  Knowing what H's phone survived, I stand by this case.  Great protection and very reasonable cost.
 

JCbride2015

Your phone was inside the Otterbox and it still broke?  You might want to call Otterbox.  I'm pretty sure they have a warranty.

flyingfoxes

Eek, my iPhone 6 JUST got delivered, but I'm afraid to activate it until I get a case because I know that if I don't put it in something, it will hit the ground and be shattered.  Ugh.

JCbride2015

april182015bride said:

Eek, my iPhone 6 JUST got delivered, but I'm afraid to activate it until I get a case because I know that if I don't put it in something, it will hit the ground and be shattered.  Ugh.

Eeek, get a case first!  Also I'm totes jealous.  I really want the 6 but I don't have an upgrade for 6 months.  I may finagle a way to get it for my work phone.

Knottie37373131

I am pretty sure mine got wet in the Otterbox, it was the credit card case so it had more opportunity for breaking. I have learned a lesson, always put the phone away or in the purse when drinking heavily. Once I get the six, which could be 6-9 months, I will definitely be buying the best case I can possibly get for it. I am not waiting on my screen replacement to come. I am not sure if I am going to watch a few Youtube videos and attempt to do it myself on Monday, or if I am going to wait until I see my brother Wednesday who has experience replacing a ton of them. I don't enjoy small shards of glass coming off as I am using my phone. . .

ohmrs2014

I once dropped my phone in the toilet.

Knottie37373131

I have surprisingly avoided dropping my phone in the toilet. I don't know how many times I have had my phone in my back pocket. I will forget its there and it falls out. Haha . . . ugh. . .