I used to be like you but recently pocket dialed 911 so I switched to the bottom right method.
Barzaria 3 points 3 years ago
Okay here me out. Imagine its like 101F outside (this temperature is hot to humans, really hot). If you were to put your phone in your sweaty pocket screen-to-thigh you will get condensation on the screen (due to being pressed against the leg, no ventilation style). The condensation might fog up your screen protector if you have other than the adhesive glass type. Additionally, any pocket lint in your pocket will get stuck to a sweaty thigh phone, making the screen gross and hard to see/use. The above principle applies for shirt pockets.
nettika 11 points 3 years ago
Top left. Also, pro tip: if you're a dork like me who sticks their hands in their pockets and accidentally unlocks their phone with the fingerprint scanner, remove your non-dominant hand's fingerprints and always put your phone in that same hand's pocket. E.g. if you are right handed, remove your left hand fingerprints and always put your phone in your left pocket. That way you need to remove the phone from the pocket and transfer it to your other hand before you can unlock it.
abraham_linksys 10 points 3 years ago
If you do anything other than top left then I'm guessing the only reason you carry a smartphone is for the taste.
Seriously who the fuck does anything other than that? It would actually require more effort as you have to reposition the phone in your hand and THEN put it in your pocket instead of just putting it in your fucking pocket.
God damn reprobates
Anti_Weeb_Penguin 6 points 3 years ago
Top left
Avalanched 6 points 3 years ago
I don’t care as long as my screen isn’t touching my keys I’m good
Tenacious_Tea 5 points 3 years ago
This is turning into a goldmine for pickpocketer awareness haha.
I_Miss_Daniel 4 points 3 years ago
Top left, plus Gravity Screen so it can't wake up and do silly things.
StickBugged 3 points 3 years ago
Gravity screen seems to be too old for my version of Android :(
I_Miss_Daniel 2 points 3 years ago
That's annoying. I can't immediately find a replacement. Maybe Google has done something that prevents further development.
I'll attempt to contact the author for more info and will reply here if I can find this post again :)
I_Miss_Daniel 2 points 3 years ago
I'll see if I can find a solution.
garrettw87 3 points 3 years ago
This is the most correct answer, because it results in the phone being in the correct orientation in your hand when you take it out. fite me.
1rre 1 point 3 years ago
There's actually less hand movement for top right than top left
Top right you just move your phone down and... Keep moving it down
Top right you have to rotate your wrist 180° then do the same motion
I'm not saying it's not muscle memory, just that from an objective viewpoint top right is easier to learn given you haven't learnt any of the others yet
gerbilstampede 1 point 3 years ago
I think we're the only ones. I didn't expect this.
clb92 3 points 3 years ago
I'm bottom right, because my thigh accidentally called emergency services three times one day (three calls, one right after another, and I only noticed the third one). Turns out my slightly sweaty thigh activated the screen (tap to wake) and tapped the "Emergency" button on the OnePlus lock screen. So now I turn the screen outward in my pocket out of fear of that happening again.
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AtomicPurple 4 points 3 years ago
No idea, it's random every time.
Ataraxia 2 points 3 years ago
I don't. I do have a specific place in my bag that has nothing else in it and has a soft lining. I do have leggings with pockets but I rarely wear anything but comfy close anymore so wither in my hand or in my bag. Also leg sweat on a phone, ew.
RedditRefugeeTom 2 points 3 years ago
Top right. Who faces their screen outward? Also when using the top left method, isn't it a pain to have to pull your phone out more than top right to check the time or an incoming notification?
HoloPengin 2 points 3 years ago
Bottom right.
My headphones jack is on the bottom, fingerprint sensor on the back. Also it seems less likely to scratch the screen if it's just against the outside of my pants instead of pressing into my thigh
HighJudge 2 points 3 years ago
Top Right is how I use it, but I dont think its the "right way".
The screen has to be in, or else the case cant protect it if something impacts it (had a phone screen break on me once because it was facing out and I ran into a countertop). Top Left does make more sense, but somehow I got into a habit of twirling my phone so its top right.
So maybe top left is the "correct" answer to protect your phone from breakage, but I still have a habit of top right.
thatdukeluke 2 points 3 years ago
The top left, helps me when I put my earbuds in the same pocket so I don't worry about scratching my screen.
AshDene 2 points 3 years ago
While wearing jeans: Bottom, there are stupid little metal things that stick out and will scratch the screen otherwise
Otherwise: Top, it's more convenient.
With my current model of phone, bottom left/top right specifically. There's a camera bar on it that makes it easier to pull out that way.
tenochtitlan 1 point 3 years ago
I'm guessing y'all hate the oleophobic coating on your screens cause the top two will rub off the coating faster. I do bottom right and even after 4 years on the same phone my fingers still glide on the glass.
tenochtitlan 2 points 3 years ago
As long as your skin is softer than Luke Cage you won't have a problem with bumping into stuff. I've handled 50 lb metal equipment by leaning it on my right thigh (where my phone is) and it hasn't chipped or cracked.
wheresyourshoe 1 point 3 years ago
How will it do that?
tenochtitlan 1 point 3 years ago
The constant rubbing against your thigh while walking as well as the sweat produced will rub it off.
wheresyourshoe 3 points 3 years ago
Interesting. I've never had that happen.
FlavorGrain 1 point 3 years ago
Oh no, I'm top right. Please don't hurt me.
HoloPengin 2 points 3 years ago
Never had a screen crack on me from that, but I smack enough corners with my legs that I probably should be wary.
This has convinced me to change
tauonite 0 points 3 years ago
Nope! I use one of those things called... hang on, this is a hard word to remember... 'case'...? Not sure if it's spelled like that. It's a magical thing that protects your phone and makes it not break. Jokes aside, I don't understand how a screen would break from hitting a table corner even without a case. The impact will be softened by your body and it shouldn't be enough pressure on the screen to crack it, right?
Stez827 1 point 3 years ago
What case are you using that covers the screen but what I mean is like your running and your leg hits the corner of a table or you drop something heavy on your leg also leaning against the corner of a table
elboyoloco 3 points 3 years ago
You monster
animelivesmatter 1 point 3 years ago
Bottom left, obviously.
complacent_jerboa 1 point 3 years ago
None of the above. Back pocket
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I don't see how any phone user would actually do anything other then top left
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