Should I bother replacing my device?

[puremeerkat]

So the other idea my charging port cover fell of. I don't know if I should bother sending it in and be without a phone for a while. I do enjoy the water resistance though... what do you guys think? Idk if those aftermarket covers offer actual water resistance.

 

[AZgl1500]

For me?

Not worth the effort, or the inconvenience.

This is the very first phone that claimed to be water proof, oops, resistant... that I have owned.

I lost one in a puddle a few years back, total accident.... I remedied that little problem by always attaching a neck/hand strap to the phone/case.

With my old Galaxy S, it had a built in neck strap loop.

With my new S5, I bought a military grade case and just tied the neck strap to that.

Put the phone in my shirt pocket and the strap over my neck.

Problem solved.... unless I don't put the strap where it belongs.

 

[li2327]

It's definitely not worth the hassle. Those port covers are very cheaply made. From what I understand you can just order one online.

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[ABOSWORTH007]

Just buy one online. There are plenty that will maintain the water resistance rating.

 

[sweetypie31]

For me personally its not worth it. Once mine came off I just left it alone. The water resistance isn't a huge deal to me. As another poster said you can buy the part on eBay for cheap and replace it yourself.

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[punk999]

I doubt they'd replace it

 

[shanghaichica]

I agree with others. It's not worth the hassle.

Posted from my nexus 7 2013

 

[bigmatt503]

Replace it and order the wireless charging back!!
Since I did this I very rarely open the USB cover ( just to reroot after the last update).