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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] nateinva:
Don't be so quick to discredit people. I baby my devices and have been a member here a long time, and all my recent phones have been large devices like the Note. I bought my Note9 full retail and cased it with the Samsung rugged case before it left the store. The phone has never been dropped, I don't wear skinny jeans and screen always faces in towards thigh in front pocket.

I keep my devices mint and sell on Swappa annually to upgrade to new release, I've never cracked a screen and never had to file any type of replacement claim/repair.

I woke up this morning and noticed a strange line below the Bixby button, from edge toward center. Upon closer look, there are 3 hairline fractures beneath the surface on this side...almost perfectly horizontal. They aren't visible with screen on, only off but they are cracks, not surface scratches.

Honestly not sure what to do at this point but it's an issue I've never encountered before. Any trolls, save your breath, you'll be ignored.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] bober10113:
put it back in your front pocket, this time facing outwards.

then if crack dosen't disappear, try samsung support forums/center
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] high_voltage:
And most of those users when having a problem contact samsung + pay for the repair instead of going to forums like xda. I (and a lot of us here) have another theory that is quite simple - a person cracks his phone, demands a free repair for his mistake, then he comes here and is kinda said that from xda members and starts to create new accounts (or his friends) to post how someone else got the same issue, then he would try to show that thread to samsung support staff and demand again a free repair.

You will be surprised how many people try that "it broke itself without touching it" thing to get a free repair instead of paying 400-600$ (say hi to apple), ofc samsung won't take it seriously + yes, not all screens are equal and have some weak points... but that goes also for the windows in your house and everything made from glass. Some will withstand more pressure, some will have a bad spot to put pressure on, etc.. but it's not like they just break without anything on them. Also worth nothing that one can micro crack a screen in previous incident (even unconscious to the phone holder) and after some time and heat up/down that crack to become a normal one.

Big phones are easy to crack. As someone said, you can reach to something putting pressure on it or touch the table and voala - broken screen. Also some screen protectors and cases CAN make the phone crack easier in pressure conditions (as the case/protector can lead to points of stress where all the pressure goes).

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All of the legit people that have screen problems are using a case/protector. I am pretty sure it's the case problem mostly, obviously pressuring the phone in that area leading to a break. From my experienced and using the phone naked, even if you tie your shoes with the phone in the front pocket, the pressure is big (with device little relocated to ease the pressure a little). I am sure if I push enough that it can break... so one shoe tie on the street can be a GG. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Gary02468:
I don't know if that's the correct explanation, but it sounds conceivable. I never use a case and I never feel any pressure against the phone when it's in my front pocket, no matter how I'm standing or sitting (but perhaps that's a peculiarity of my pants or my thighs). Force could be applied by pressing or banging your leg against something, or as you say by the case itself (especially when pressing the phone into the case). Or it could be a rare manufacturing defect. It's hard to say, but if case-using phones are in fact disproportionately among the ones with this kind of crack, that would certainly be suspicious.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] high_voltage:
In the least, the cases makes the phone bigger and thus easier to apply pressure to it. Combine that with bad case design and movement that cause pressure beyond the breaking point... yep, it's totally possible. Those phones are big as it is, I really would feel uncomfortable even with super little added and most cases add noticeably to the size of the phone in all directions. Case on = not in the pockets, but in the jacket/coat.

Edit: most likely not the strongest glass from the bunch + pressure/exact pressure point from the case when force applied to it + bigger size leading to easier pressure apply + applied pressure from bending/reaching or bumping into something. Like titanic, a lot of small things add up leading to the disaster. Even with manufacturing defect most likely some form of pressure made it show itself.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] mstrmind5:
Just been skimming this thread and not sure if what I have is related but I will mention it anyway.

Bought a new Note 9 two weeks ago. When cleaning the screen with a microfibre cloth with a little downward pressure, there is a clear popping/cracking sound. New replacement unit has the exact same issue. My post https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-9/help/note-9-screen-popping-cracking-sound-t3886536

Could this be related to the cracked screens mentioned in this thread? If not, just ignore.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] DarkManX4lf:
Not trying to make fun....but maybe those who had their phones cracked in pocket are wearing jeans that are too tight...? Just some food for thought.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] bober10113:
it was was brought up and people got offended.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] upsman1560:
I have the same thing. Mine happened in my pocket and it's just above the Bixby button.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] N1NJATH3ORY:
How was you carrying your NOTE-9 ?

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Where about on the screen does it making popping/cracking sound ? is it all over or just the bottom ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] guarddog13:
Same

This happened to me today. The phone went into my pocket flawlessly and came out shattered from the power button.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Skinny Jean's fail.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] bigcid10:
last year I had a GS 8+ crack on me with a case and impact class and it cracked under the screen protector

I had to ***** at Samsung a bit but they replaced it no charge

also always put the phone in your pocket with the screen inside against your leg

I learned the hard way
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] bober10113:
I remember back in the day when baggy pants were cool. we are now getting to a point where pants are painted on!

it's as if pants should not fit. they always have to be either way to big or way to tight.

prety sure this is not a trend with shoes.. or underwear or bras or rings or contact lenses
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] sullytrny:
I have heard of screens cracking from the left navbar area towards the pwr button after short ownership, usually a pocket fail but I've heard of 4 total now so who knows maybe some annealing process may be off!

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] MartyDingo:
Mine has just done this.

I'm a network engineer for an ISP, I know my way around d tech and also the hardware elements. I have had a crack develop in the exact same place

I don't have a case, I wear standard work pants (Khakis, nothing slim fitting) and I've carried plenty of tech in there with no issues.

There's definitely something going on, it's definitely a point on the device that doesn't seem to handle any stress whatsoever. These sorts of cracks do happen, think why jet planes have round windows nowadays (square windows had points of stress that would crack under the pressure difference and airspeed)

I'm insured so I'm not that upset, but it's definitely a design flaw, not user error.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] seandiesel:
I just had this same problem. I have the US version. I have never dropped it but have had it in my pocket a few times. Its a crack that started at the on/off switch that has grown in size. If this had been my 1st go round with these type phone then i would say maybe it was an error on my part but i rarely use the phone because i bought it for my family to call me on instead of my business line so since they rarely call or text its usually at home on my computer desk.. so how do i pick it up and all of a sudden there is a crack in it...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Kandilx:
My note 9 as well autocracked it was just in my pocket , previously i dropped it many times but nothing happened, but i was living with it the problem now is with the zoom camera it keeps trying focus without success i believe its common, went to the service to fix it in the warranty they told me the warranty is cancelled because of a cracked glass

Being an engineer with glass manufacturing experience tempered glass if not heat relived with the proper procedure it can cracked by itself or by a small load
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] bober10113:
it cracked because it bent while being compressed against your thigh and pant leg. geometry of the phone being so tall is very prone to this. it was to be expected.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Jammol:
So dropping the device many times didn't weaken the integrity of the glass??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
No, it made it stronger.[emoji1787]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] macgyver40:
Just another reason to not wear tight clothes. Just like I don't understand the people who put a phone in their back pocket. Asking to break it or get stolen.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] bober10113:
exactly.

it might not be for everyone but I've always had a case +holster combo since the s3. never ever had a cracked screen in my life.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] bober10113:
better, stronger, faster
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Limeybastard:
Morale of the story. Don't wear skinny jeans if you care for your phone and less importantly your impotence.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] macgyver40:
I wear loose fitting EMT style pants daily and they have deep pockets so my phone is safe from any pressure. Out of the 12 phones I have owned only dropped 2 1 time each. The note 8 was naked at the time and came out 100% fine. The Note 3 didn't crack but the digitizer broke but was replaced by the company who sold it to me free of charge.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Kandilx:
Agree this could be an explanation but i guess Samsung should be blamed for this,no?

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I think not,i think tempered glass doesn't accumulate micro cracks when it cracks it cracks!

But i am talking out of experience now not science!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] gruuvin:
I've had no cracks in four phones (and three tablets) over 11 years. I wear loose jeans, keep only my phone in my right front pocket with the screen facing inside, and have had maybe three light drop events. I'm very careful. And I keep my phones protected in cases.

Every pressure you put on glass weakens it to the eventual breaking point. Micro cracks will form that don't go all the way through, and you won't yet see them. You can't drop your phone a lot and expect those drops caused no damage just because you don't yet see the damage. When the screen eventually cracks enough that you can see it, it's not a result of design flaw; it's a result of all the accumulated user errors.

It's not Samsung's fault. To blame them is unfair and dishonest.

There is no autocrack. But there are people on crack!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer] Kastro1784:
I seen people running these apps on YouTube a Samsung 9.5 experience I was wondering if anybody had that apps that work on a non rooted S7 Edge on Android Oreo official
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Elite3k9:
Has anyone used their Note 9 and the new dex? I can see why people would use it but does anyone really use it as a daily driver?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] StardustGeass:
I'm using DeX as a main driver for productivity, but I'm not using Samsung's DeX station...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] daniel_cassian:
Also using Dex daily. At work using a 1st gen dock, at home a 3rd party usb hub.

It's great to replace my laptop. My only grief is not being able to open multiple instances of excel
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Elite3k9:
Are you using the new dongle?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] StardustGeass:
Nope, I'm using a 3rd party one :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] ultramag69:
Me too, Just the USB-C to HDMI adaptor but I got it for Around $10Aud...

I have the Dex pad and Station too but this is so much more mobile, no additional power needed... Just a Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboard...

Not sure how fast it will eat up the battery though....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] djinn415:
So I want to connect my Razer mouse and keyboard currently connected to my main PC and monitor to my Note 9 when Dex'd via cable. I know i'll need a hub of some sort, so wanted some expertise on which hub to get, but also wanting to know the best way to set this up minimally.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] OzDruiD:
Also looking at different Dex options for my note 9. already have a usb-C - HDMI adaptor that aslo has a usb-pass through power - (to charge the phone) - but no keyboard\mouse options as yet.

Without hijacking your thread, For me there are two requirements

1) Portable setup, simple hdmi dongle and small portalbe tablet bluetooth keyboard\mouse~ glide pad in built.

2) Permenant setup - like the new Dex Pad (or 3rd party - as Dex Pad doesnt have USB 3).

Sounds like your chasing more of #2 - but what I am wondering is do you want you razor keyboard and mouse to both permanently and always function connected to your PC - and have some kind of double adaptor\hub setup - that if you "do" plug in your Dex Phone - then without moving\unlplugging you K&B - they still work both on the PC and Dex at the same time? Is that right? Share 1 x K&M across both Dex and PC at the same time?

OR

When you plug in the dex - it "switches" all input fully over to dex [only]? cause I am not sure how if you type on the Keyboard its not going to send to both PC and DEX apps if its just on some kind of shared hub etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] djinn415:
Yep, trying to get a more permanent solution where my keyboard and mouse will work across both DeX and PC at the same time.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] OzDruiD:
Thats interesting idea, I think thou you would get input being sent to 'both' devices - so your typing into a spreadsheet on Excel via DEX, and your regular PC is also getting the same character input \ mouse movements sent to it - if it even worked via some kinda hub.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] StardustGeass:
i think those kind of setup can be achieved with bluetooth keyboard and mouse that supports multiple device switch. for example, I'm using my logitech T630 as a mouse for both of them, and just switch if I want to use it on another device.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Elite3k9:
I need in :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] globalgpj:
Logitech has at least the mouse capabilities, saw it at Jbhifi.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] djinn415:
Yep, I owned a wireless/bluetooth Logitech mouse and keyboard, but switched it out for some wired Razer ones for that clickyness!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] @rbiter:
Does not compute. I don't think that is possible. The best you can do is probably get Logitech equipment and switch out the unified receiver from computer to Dex. I will be testing to see if that works for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] pypk:
Of the three options: Dex Pad, Dex Station, 3rd Party USB-C to HDMI adapter, which one outputs 4K and if you know at what refresh rate, i.e., 30HZ or 60Hz?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] shollywood:
There are plenty of C-HDMI that do 4K at 60Hz, same as the official Samsung one that was just released.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] ultramag69:
I believe all 3 do 4k at 60hz.

The Samsung Dex pad/station do and the 3rd party adaptor is advertised as 4k 60hz and I can't see much difference between the Samsung products and the 3rd party cable... Here's the link if you want to check out the USB-C to HDMI cable - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/USB-C-t...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Cheers...:D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] @rbiter:
Not seeing much difference does not guarantee anything. Buying the Samsung stuff guarantees compatibility. And damn, Samsung's cable is expensive, especially straight from them. I am sure price will come down but that is high. I'm glad I got the DEX pad though. Would've been nice to keep the Ethernet port but that takes up bandwidth.

Dex is good though. Surprisingly good. I tried it yesterday and I think I mentioned this before it is like a mini windows 7 with an android overlay. I thought for sure there would be noticeable latency but NOPE! it's good. I have a really nice laptop. The DEX pad is auxiliary and light weight. I have a Logitech unifying receiver with accompanying keyboard and mouse. Put a thumb drive on the second USB port and get a nice high quality lifestyle looking extension cord and you have a very gratifying portable desktop experience. I for sure will be using Dex to back up my phone to thumb drive and then back up from thumb drive to laptop. I'd rather not hook my phone up to my laptop when I don't have to.

Anybody have one of those Asus monitors that is powered by USB? I think the cheaper one is about $125. I wonder how good it looks and what the minimum power requirement are for the monitor. I doubt 5v at 500ma or 900ma which are USB 2 and 3 specs are applicable to the monitor. Even so I wonder if the Anker battery packs can power it. Asus monitor, 2 or 3 Anker battery packs, DEX pad with thumb drive and keyboard and mouse and you're good to go probably 2-3h 8h workdays without plugging into a socket.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] aleckon:
What resolution are able to get via dex? I cant use the 2560x1440 - only 1920 x 1080.

Does the Dex Pad or station get better resolution?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] madman1027:
Are third party hubs/docks limited to five apps & 720p?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Fast-T:
No. Full res and as many apps as you want
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] william-johnson:
As far as I know yes....I actually dont have any the DeX devices...at least not yet but I been researching the options and recall seeing a you tube video where the guy was comparing different 3rd party hubs and docks and all was limited to just 5 apps.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] 6thtry:
I got FullHD (i.e. 1080p) with a third party USB-C to HDMI converter/charger thing (not a HUB, per se, no USB host connections in it). Looked ok on a 4K monitor (and crap on a 2560x1600 monitor due to non-integer scaling, or small view with 1:1 setting on that monitor). The highest resolution choice was greyed out, though, even if that converter should support 4K. So, yeah, I think 3rd party is limited to 1080p, and the full 2560x1440 (or whatever it was) is limited to official DEX something.

(I'm certainly interested in cheaper 3rd party choices that would support higher than fullHD with Note 9, but its not a 'must have' for me.)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] bober10113:
cant remember in which thread someone suggested this but i just went ahead and ordered one:

HP ELITE X3 LAP DOCK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2NHeUVX_EI
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] 6thtry:
This thread?

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-9/accessories/hp-elite-x3-lap-dock-stock-note-9-t3834806
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] TeldenW:
I have a 1st-gen Dex Dock at my house that I used all the time with my Note 8... I can't use it for more than a few minutes at a time without getting "Dex UI has stopped/crashed" error messages on my phone. I'm on AT&T stock firmware; no loaded leaks, no launchers, etc...

Have you had any similar issues? I really want to be able to use the dock.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Organoon:
I actually backed the mirabook project and can't wait to test it for myself. But it looks promising on Dex and LoD.

In the meantime, I have a Novoo USB Hub (2 USB 3.0, HDMI, and a usb-C power in) works great on my TV couple with a 1byone Bluetooth keyboard (with trackpad).

I also recently ordered a portable monitor from Kenowa (13" fullHD, USB power in) for the portability solution while I'm waiting for the mirabook.

I gave up my laptop for my note 9 since the first day (preorder) I got the note 9, don't regret it so far.

I mainly use Dex for browsing, twitch and thanks to LoD I try to rely on Intellij for some Java development.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] daniel_cassian:
No. No crashes and ive been using it daily for few months now. The only issue i had was with a cheap bluetooth keyboard. I bought another one of better quality and that was it. Whenever one hase crasehs its something with how one app interacts with the system. I would suggest force stopping the Dex process and/or delete cache and if problem persists a system reset.

Im sure the unit itself has no issues its just software related
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] william-johnson:
I recently (eventually) made the decision on which of the DeX to go for and bought the 1st Generation one (dock station) for use with the note 9. Has worked well so far apart from the often random crashes?. Each time it happens the bottom task bar on the DeX screen disappears and I have to either remove the phone from the dock (to restart Dex) or using the phone screen , I switch to screen mirroring and then back to DeX. A few cache wipes and soft resets did not solve the issue sadly. Could it be dock vs Device version compatibility? Anyone else using the 1st gen dock and note 9 with no issues?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] StardustGeass:
The random dex crash is not caused by the dex dock, it is causa by dex app itself which I think is quite unstable on note 9, compared to even my S8 before.. I think it is caused by the dual screen output which is still kinda beta from Samsung...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Caius_Marius:
My PC does have only microHDMI port. Do you know if it s working with my note9 with a usb c to microhdmi cable or I need some hdmi to microhdmi adaptor? Thx

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] StardustGeass:
Do you meant PC (with CPU) or Monitor Display?

If what you mean is monitor display, you could check USB C to microhdmi, I think it would work just fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] Caius_Marius:
Thanks. And...well I was talking about my laptop. I know that if you have a monitor or a TV you could do all that stuff but I don t know about a laptop although the use of it might be more restricted. I watches some videos on YT and I think that it will work even with a usb c to microHDMI .

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] bober10113:
yes indeed and yesterday night i cracked the case of "no audio"
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers] p33l05:
I have had this problem / crash a few times using USB - C to HDMI convertor and my note 9, never had that issue with my note 8 and dex dock 1st gen