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my phone is being replace by sprint on tuesday. With me knowing that I decided to put our screen through a test. Off came the screen protector, I scratched the screen with keys, coins and nails. I put it in my pocket. Placed it on dinner table face down and slid it across the table. To my surprise, the screen is brand new without a scratch or surface scratch. I've come to the conclusion, screen protectors are a waste of money.
I was thinking of doing a youtube video. But it's friday, and I have better things to do.
Well, it's very scratch resistant based on the stories here, however adding some sand to your tests and you'll probably be singing a different tune. Some jewelry can also scratch the screen.
There is a Korean-language demonstration of this on youtube. They tried it on the i9000. It's pretty impressive. I think you can find it if you search 'galaxy s scratch test' or something similar
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Well, it's very scratch resistant based on the stories here, however adding some sand to your tests and you'll probably be singing a different tune. Some jewelry can also scratch the screen.
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I was trying to put it through the everyday use test. But hey you want sand, I'll give you sand.
i dont know how i did it, but mine is scratched. 2 very small thin scratches, but they are there. i rubbed it with a cloth thinking it was a smudge. no dice. its a scratch.
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I was trying to put it through the everyday use test. But hey you want sand, I'll give you sand.
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LOL, read around and you'll see what I mean about sand. (but please don't do it).
And besides, you cannot claim "scratch proof" until you've tested it in all conditions.
I've had two epics. The first one I left bare, and even though I babied it and never set it anywhere but on my pocket and it's rabbit fur charging bed, it still got a lil hair sized scratch in the middle of the screen.
I've put a screen protector on the second one.
I noticed the screen is very resistant to scratches myself. When I first got the phone I had a screen protector on it but then I took it off because it kinda ruins the brightness of the display.
Anyway, after having it off for about a month the screen has maybe 4 very small scratches and that's it. I've dropped it in the parking lot, floor and slid it across the table tons of times not to mention it being in my pocket with keys. I'm in the Army I've even had it with me at the range where we lay on the ground and get sandy dirt in our pockets and it still is doing really well. I'm impressed.
It is definitely NOT scratch proof!
It is very durable and scratch resistant though.
I've had it since launch day, I have a small, fine, but visible, scratch near the top left of my screen. It's as if there's a small, fine facial hair the screen I can't remove.
I don't know how it got there, I keep it out of the pocket that I put my keys/change in. I've never dropped it.
That said, I've been hesitant to get a protector because I like how smooth the screen is.
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It is definitely NOT scratch proof!
It is very durable and scratch resistant though.
I've had it since launch day, I have a small, fine, but visible, scratch near the top left of my screen. It's as if there's a small, fine facial hair the screen I can't remove.
I don't know how it got there, I keep it out of the pocket that I put my keys/change in. I've never dropped it.
That said, I've been hesitant to get a protector because I like how smooth the screen is.
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Exactly, resistant enough that I prefer no screen protection. I can live with hairline scratches if its the only thing is need to ware a screen protector for. I have I small hairline scratch and its so difficult to see, I have to have a bright light hit it just so and look really hard to find it because its so fine...
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Yes, its fairly scratch resistant but not scratch proof..it boils down to applying pressure at the right angle..
I work with alot of abrasive materials. Sometimes I'll have sand and diamond dust on my fingers when using my phone. My phone is scratched to hell from this. But nothing to deep to maker me warrant using a screen protector. The scratches are only visanle with the screen off
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Yep I read a review that our screens were made with corning-ware anti scratch technology... I droppeed my phone off my lap getting out of my truck, face down, no scratches, only chipped paint... did it again and it went skipping along the asphault, face down again.. NOT A SCRATCH!!! I LOVE THIS PHONE!!
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I scratched my first Epic.
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After getting my Zagg on 100% perfect (second try) I still like the added security (even though I do hate screen protectors as much as you guys). If you don't think it will scratch, use sand, it will. Sand/dust/etc will be in your pocket or on your hand someday.
Found it.. http://www.corning.com/specialtymaterials/news_center/news_releases/2009/2009070701.aspx
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AndrewZorn said:
After getting my Zagg on 100% perfect (second try) I still like the added security (even though I do hate screen protectors as much as you guys). If you don't think it will scratch, use sand, it will. Sand/dust/etc will be in your pocket or on your hand someday.
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I'm going to keep a eye on my sreen till I traded it in on Tuesday. Till then, I'm going to keep using my phone in a rugged fashion, just to see how the screen holds up.
I also had a Zagg screen protector on mine and did like the "added security" but the phone's screen just feels so much better without it.
Yah. It always feels better without protection.
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Ha, nice!
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It's the same "gorilla glass" the iPhone 4 uses. Love it.
Gotta say I'm pretty disappointed with this screen. I allready have a few scratches across the screen in just a few days of use. I've done everything to my poor Nexus one, including dropping it 2 stories off the top of an elevator with no scratches in the screen.
Anyone else Disappointed with the screen?
lol - doesnt matter what kind of glass it is
its either all the gear and no idea sindrome or bad luck mate, you choose which suits you best
if had mine for two months without a case and its still perfect
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Anyone else Disappointed with the screen?
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Not in the least. I just returned a TMobile tab that I've had since release date (replaced w/ an ATT tab that I will be flashing soon) and I can't imagine what you've done to scratch that thing... actually, what did you do to scratch it?
I've babied this thing. The only time I transport it is in the inner pocket of my jacket which is clean. 2 hair line scratches down each side of the screen. Wish I knew what did it so I could avoid doing so again. I hate screen protectors and feel they are a waste on today's generation of screens. Maybe not. Otherwise I'm very happy with it.
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I don't care what the glass is made from, I always use protection lol
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I don't care what the glass is made from, I always use protection lol
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thats what she said
but anyway, ive dropped mine a few times, stood on it in boots, had my cousin kick it and it has no marks at all. damn impressed.
Anything harder than Gorilla Glass can scratch it. Many types of sand particles are hard enough. Sounds like that jacket pocket ain't as clean as you think it is.
I dropped mine 5 feet face down onto dirty hardwood floor. It slid face down over dirt and sand for about 3 feet. Not one scratch. My heart however will probably not recover from the scare. I had just opened the box and taken the plastic cover off.
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I use Clear Protector shields on anything I get since Gorilla Glass can get beat up by giraffes LOL.
I'm quite impressed by how tough the display is to be honest.
I had it in my pocket next to a bunch of keys...not a single mark on the screen.
Fingerprints are a pain, but there's actually something quite satisfying when cleaning the display with chamois leather until it is squeeky-shiny-new
I don't trust any glass products not to scratch, whatever fancy name they call it. I've had one of these on since day 1: http://www.handhelditems.com/steinh...-screen-protector-ultra-crystal-p-152827.html
Gorilla Glass isn't scratch proof, and I have no idea if you were babying it how you scratched it. I'm pretty tough on my devices (Samsung Fascinate, Samsung Focus, and Galaxy Tab) - and not a single one has scratches.
Do you have sand or something in your pocket or bag? Sand is strong enough to scratch glass.
@daniel.weck - keys won't scratch normal glass, let alone supposed gorilla glass, they aren't strong enough.
People have had luck in the past buffing out small scratches with glass polish - YMMV and I'd personally be too afraid to try it.
Some screen protectors because of how they are applied will "fill in" small scratches so you don't even see them anymore. I highly recommend this route.
Im sorry , but am I wrong, I thought these phones came with Gorilla Glass?
Its pretty tough but I wouldn't put it in my pocket with keys or something.
I dont put it in my pocket with keys or anything like that, but I didnt buy the screen protector for the simple reason that someone said it is very scratch RESISTANT. I have started to see slight scratches very very light though on the screen just from regular use.
I could see it if i was putting it in same pocket as change or keys but I dont , and my hands are clean so trying to figure out the light scratches and how regular use would do that when they say its gorilla glass?
You're probably better off with keys in your pocket then tiny abasive paticles. Sand or the like will probably tear it up. There's some interesting Youtubes about people really abusing Gorilla Glass, none of it actually recomended of course.
The glass is tough by all means, very scratch resistant, but is NOT shatterproof OR scratch proof.
A pocket of keys, or even some sand will get scratches all over the screen.
Dropping the Epic onto concrete will shatter the screen. I dropped mine out of my pocket at waist level, onto cerement, and the gorilla glass cracked, and got scratches on the screen.
Oyster shell bits ****ed mine up...
I have purposefully attacked my screen with : keys, a straight razor, a pin, a horribly sharp cuticle cutting tool, and an accidental slide across a parking lot.
What scratched my screen was a small cloth for screen wiping that came with my brother's evo accessory bundle. Ha ha..
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Sean Hicks said:
I have purposefully attacked my screen with : keys, a straight razor, a pin, a horribly sharp cuticle cutting tool, and an accidental slide across a parking lot.
What scratched my screen was a small cloth for screen wiping that came with my brother's evo accessory bundle. Ha ha..
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no way all that other stuff didnt scratch it , but the cloth did?
My phone naked in my front pocket and I have 1 hairline scratch that I see a couple times aweek. It is either from a binder clip or a group of unused staples.
I am sure this information has been very interesting and useful to everyone who is reading it.
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no way all that other stuff didnt scratch it , but the cloth did?
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Yes. At first I was just experimenting with a small corner. But, yeah, the cloth must have had some abrasive particles stuck in it. I shall stick with using my pant leg.
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That's how I scratched my screen to from my cloth. The razors and things doesn't scratch the screen cause it's not as hard as the glass. A diamond would def. Scratch the screen cause it's higher up on the ( don't remember name) scale
Yea small abrasive particles are our achilles heel. Its strange, but what are we going to do. Like the one poster on here said the pant leg is what I use too.
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So does anybody use screen protector at all??? if so which one.. if not..why not? I was under impression that its gorilla glass and needs no protector but I guess I was wrong too...
I don't use anything on mine - got it on launch day and the screen is still pristine.
I asked this question when I first got the phone, and basically the explanation for me receiving a scrtch on my scratchless screen was that sand particles and quartz and stuff break through the compound of the gorilla glass.
Idk where I touched quartz, but I figured gorilla glass is just another marketing ploy
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I bought 2. I keep mine in my coat or shirt pocket and have no scratches. My wife keeps her's in her purse and has a single faint scratch on it.
neither of us use screen protectors.
i wished i had bought the screen protector , now its too late faint little scratches all over it
Had mine for about a month now and in absolute perfect condition, I do treat it like a baby though ( nothing in the same pocket with my phone ) but I just got a InvisibleShield for it off eBay for $3.99 shipped, and the fishbone, so I don't gotta worry too much. But ya definitely grab an InvisibleShield, its the best feel and durability and for $4 - $5 off eBay ( US Sellers ) its FOR SURE worth it!
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I use the Zagg shield. I didn't want to risk scratching it but now I might take it off just because it takes away from the screen resolution.
is there any need of display shield on galaxy s?
mosd said:
is there any need of display shield on galaxy s?
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I don't use one and haven't needed one.
Maybe if you carry your phone in the same pocket as your keys, or like dialing with the point of a bayonet....otherwise I see no need.
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rschenck said:
I don't use one and haven't needed one.
Maybe if you carry your phone in the same pocket as your keys, or like dialing with the point of a bayonet....otherwise I see no need.
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okej thanks m8 do u have nay scratch?
This has been thoroughly discussed in the accessories section.
I have the Zagg Invisible Shield and i like it. You can't notice it on the screen exept if there is sun like a lot of sunlight on it, but you do feel like a bit of a plastic everytime you tuch the screen, i mean it is not that smooth to the feel, but the phone registers your touch every time with no problem.
I use one I got from bestskinsever.com (I think), its great. Takes a little getting used to the texture as you're obviously not touching bare glass anymore but it definitely does the job well, no discolouring or marks on my phone since using it
Why use a Display Shield when you have a Gorilla Glass onboard?
To be, or not to be: that is the question!
you don't need a screen shield
the glass is harder than the shields
i tried to scratch it with keys and it just can't be scratched
a firend of mine did it. and why not be on the safe side if you can?
havent used a screen protector since i bought the phone about 8 months ago
i havent got any visible scratch on the screen. not even under the sun
maybe when i use a microscope, then yes, but mmm.. im not going to
Had mine bare for 8 months as well and the screen still looks perfect, and trust me I'd notice any significant blemishes. Just the other day I wiped it clean and looked under bright light and could only see a couple of near-microscopic scratches.
A shield would ruin the feel IMO. I just keep out in its own pocket and hold it tight.
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I prefer having one than not too... I had one so far and know that i removed i see i'd rather have one on for extra protection. After all Gorilla glass can be scratched too (although it's not easy to scratch it). I'm on the "better safe than sorry" side but for others who are very careful with the phone i would just suggest a case!
It is not neccesary for scratches but it may help to protect the screen from shattering when you drop it..
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I prefer having one than not too... I had one so far and know that i removed i see i'd rather have one on for extra protection. After all Gorilla glass can be scratched too (although it's not easy to scratch it). I'm on the "better safe than sorry" side but for others who are very careful with the phone i would just suggest a case!
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the force that is needed to scratch this glass would also scratch it past one of the screen shields
screen shields are useless for this phone, they just make it look uglier... and in some cases like zaag they also add a rubbery feel which ruins the smooth experience
I've had mine in my pocket with a hand full of screws an no scratch on the display
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only if you drop a Hello Kitty cookie jar lid on it from 6" up in air. Friend did it and shattered the glass somehow. Hence forth he has a Hello Kitty skull/crossbones on his car window
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to be honest it's unnecessary but for me it's annoying to wipe my screen everytime it gets dirty, and with a screen protector it doesn't smudge as easily
I took off my screen protector and now have a scratch. Its only visible if you switch off display and see the screen under a bright light. The back cover really needs some protection cause its a scratch magnet.
Gorilla Glass is resistant to everyday scratches, like from dust particles and carrying it in your pocket and things like that. No screen is resistant to high force impact.
I've had my Galaxy for over a month now and the display glass is still pristine (and I use it in differrent environments)! I had a Desire which was durable to some extent as well, but I managed to scratch its screen somehow. This phone? No problem whatsoever.
The plastic casing, however... the back cover has visible "signs" of usage
Strangely enough I have had some mixed experiences with gorilla glass.. My own galaxy GT-i9000 went 2 weeks and the screen was fine.. then i decided my fingers had grubbed it up a little too much.. took my cleaning cloth for my glasses and went to work only to find i had basically put hairline scratches over the whole screen.. Not terrible mind you but noticeable under bright lights or on low screen brightness..
On the other end of the scale I convinced a friend to get the galaxy s also.. Walking down a dirt road, he tripped while holding the phone and it slip maybe 5 meters down the dirt.. not a single scratch.. the plastic was a bit tarnished though from bouncing around.
so I just got my new s4 otterbox defender, it comes with a built in screen protector. I want to make the screen 100% clear of any dust, and get the screen protector on perfectly, so I don't see trapped dust under the screen protector..
how the heck do you do that? ! I tried microfiber and a 100% silk tie to wipe the screen and screen protector, but both left slight residue. I'm at a total loss.. anyone know of a way to wipe down a screen without adding to the problem ?
fun fact, I didn't open my s4 till I got my otterbox defender, used rubber gloves on a freshly certain wrapped desk, and put the phone right into the case. I can absolutely confirm the phone screen comes with imperfections and small micro scratches on the glass. mostly invisible to the naked eye, but it makes me wonder how they get their in the first place? noticed this on all 3 s4's my family got.
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so I just got my new s4 otterbox defender, it comes with a built in screen protector. I want to make the screen 100% clear of any dust, and get the screen protector on perfectly, so I don't see trapped dust under the screen protector..
how the heck do you do that? ! I tried microfiber and a 100% silk tie to wipe the screen and screen protector, but both left slight residue. I'm at a total loss.. anyone know of a way to wipe down a screen without adding to the problem ?
fun fact, I didn't open my s4 till I got my otterbox defender, used rubber gloves on a freshly certain wrapped desk, and put the phone right into the case. I can absolutely confirm the phone screen comes with imperfections and small micro scratches on the glass. mostly invisible to the naked eye, but it makes me wonder how they get their in the first place? noticed this on all 3 s4's my family got.
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I had my phone for a few days with no screen protector, and when it was time to apply, the screen looked 99% pristine, just a single scratch made by me. Not sure what you are seeing as "imperfections".
Anyway, to your question. I never used Otterbox Defender. Do you still stick the protector to the screen? Or it is attached to outside frame? If the latter, then I bet dust will accumulate under it with time any way. If the former, you can follow multiple youtube instructions on how to get rid of dust/bubbles.
I did wipe my phone with rubbing alcohol (90%, not the green but clear) to get rid of dust and smudges before sticking on the protector, it worked perfectly. I then used scotch tape to remove dust particles that floated in from the air.
How do you like this particular otterbox?
Otterboxes trap dirt underneath the built in screen bad. If you want it to be clear of dust take off the Otterbox and remove the screen it came with. Then put on something like the zagg protector and put it back on. Otherwise wipe down the screen with a cloth and then run scotch tape across the top to grab the dust specks left behind, works great before applying a screen protector.
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If your really neurotic... go into the bathroom, turn the shower on nice and hot, close the door, wait a couple of minutes and then go through the steps of applying the screen protector. The steam will settle and airborne particulates. (Also a handy trick for those home HD repairs :wink: )
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yea the shower trick works or u can get a better screen protector: sgp olephobic...i had to swap my s4 and i peeled it off and put it on the new one in the store and no bubbles/dust...and its veryy thin
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If your really neurotic... go into the bathroom, turn the shower on nice and hot, close the door, wait a couple of minutes and then go through the steps of applying the screen protector. The steam will settle and airborne particulates. (Also a handy trick for those home HD repairs :wink: )
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This x1000
Put an xtremeguard on mine front and back, and it is BEAUTIFUL. Nothing trapped underneath. Plus a hair dryer on the corners of the back.
dang these are some solid tips!
I think I'll try the steamy bathroom with scotch tape
as for alcohol, I don't know what kind of material or fabric to use, as cotton balls left cotton residue, like everything else =/
as for the case, having used the s3 defender, I'm very pleased! it's much slimmer and easier to hold. the gap between the screen and screen protector is like glue, I actually see oil-looking colorful patterns between the screen and protector as I move my thumb around the screen. not sure what to make of it, but it's as tight as stretching a piece of cellophane wrap tightly around the screen.
the case is much slimmer, and less bulky than the s3's. less barrel all around and a notable redesign of the case and hard cradle case. the hard cradle case adds little to no additional bulk unlike the s3, and it doesn't block volume toggling anymore.
also as asked before, all sensors still work perfectly, including IR blaster and gestures.
DRY APPLICATION ONLY.
All you have to do. Apply screen protector to fit cut outs correctly. Doesnt matter if bubbles dust or lint is there. Get scotch tape. One to lift up screen protector. Another piece to pick up the dirt either facing up or down depending where the dirt is stuck to (glass or screen protector). It will Not affect quality as long as you use Scotch tape. Surprised many aren't aware of this. BTW this is for dry applications, I stay away from wet applications. End result, if you get a nice ultra clear screen protector, you won't even notice theres a screen protector.