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Just how strong is the display on the MT4G? I used a screen protector on my MyTouch3G and swore I would always use one on my phones. I've had my MT4G now for just over two days, and I have not put one on my phone. The case I bought came with one, and while attempting to put it on the display I messed up and ruined it (got dirt particles on the sticky side that I couldn't remove).
So, I'm curious to know how strong the display is on these phones. I remember hearing that they are supposed to be much stronger than previous/existing phones, and wonder if a screen protector is really need on it.
Thoughts?
dustrho said:
Just how strong is the display on the MT4G? I used a screen protector on my MyTouch3G and swore I would always use one on my phones. I've had my MT4G now for just over two days, and I have not put one on my phone. The case I bought came with one, and while attempting to put it on the display I messed up and ruined it (got dirt particles on the sticky side that I couldn't remove).
So, I'm curious to know how strong the display is on these phones. I remember hearing that they are supposed to be much stronger than previous/existing phones, and wonder if a screen protector is really need on it.
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There are rumored reports that the screen on the MT4G is Gorilla Glass. But the actual materials used in the screen aren't officially listed. One would think, if this were true, it'd be advertised front and center.
Regardless, we do know that it is at least a glass screen. Personally, I've never used a screen protector on my devices for any extended period of time. I did shortly after I first got my Nexus One, but ended up getting rid of it. One of the design features of the MT4G is the chrome bezel around the screen, which means that even if you lay it fast down, the device is resting on that bezel instead of the screen itself.
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Regardless, we do know that it is at least a glass screen.
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Are you sure it's a glass display? I don't remember seeing it on T-Mo's site advertised as such.
Glass yes... gorilla glass no... I had 4 corning reps tell me in person no gg on any HTC device... that's on HTC not corning...
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So if it does have a glass display, I'm really curious to know just how durable it is. Will it scratch with light wear/tear? Will it be easier to crack/break if kept in a pocket? Just wondering what the pros/cons are with it having a glass display.
I am so tired of typing this in 65 different threads...
I see no diff in screen strength between the mt4g and n1, haven't ever had a screen cover for either of these devices... yet I destroyed the screen on my (first) g1 and needed protectors for that device...
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ESKIMOn00b said:
I am so tired of typing this in 65 different threads...
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Hmmm, so you're saying there are 65 different threads about this topic in these MT4G forums? I swear this was the first one relating specifically to the MT4G.
dustrho said:
So if it does have a glass display, I'm really curious to know just how durable it is. Will it scratch with light wear/tear? Will it be easier to crack/break if kept in a pocket? Just wondering what the pros/cons are with it having a glass display.
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No doubt it is likely the same material as the HTC HD2, and that one is strong. The T-Mobile sales clerk who sold me my HD2 took his own HD2 and a razor cutter and scraped the screen several times and not even a hint of a mark or angel hair scratch was there. I have aggressively used my HD2 for almost a year and have not had any scratches on it at all...that is until my cat tried to gain quick traction at one end of it laying on a bed trying to scram away. I swear a cat's claws become as hard as diamond when they want traction. It put a super fine scratch on the screen at the light sensor extending down about half an inch. Hard to see but I can see it in the correct light.
Nevertheless, normal, respectful handling of it won't be a problem.
The thread below this one contains an almost identical post by me... I give the same response every time anyone mentions gg on the mt... 65 is a gross exaggeration but still... dig a little...
The poster above me is the op in the thread I'm referring to...
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Well, thanks for the info you provided, but I have to say that the mentioning you speak of is buried in a thread about someone being a new MT4G owner. The thread isn't specific to just the strength of the display, which is why I created it so it stands out as its own topic.
Yep, I got the message. Thanks, mate. I'll make sure to be passing on the correct info from here on.
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While you're certainly entitled to your belief in the strength of the screen as you indicated earlier in this thread, from what authority has it been bestowed upon you to preach "NO GG ON HTC", as you put it, roughly 65 times on these boards, while they're are others equally entrenched in the opposite camp?
ummmm because i asked corning and they told me.... i spoke to a recruiter, advertisement and marketing rep, and R&D rep this weekend in ABQ NM...
they (all 4) seperatly told me HTC is NOT a client, and they would love nothing more than to change that....
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Seriously, let's just get this thread back on topic please. I only wanted to know how strong the damn screen is. Screen protector or not? Right now I'm not using one on there and probably won't put one on, unless someone believes it's truly necessary on this phone.
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This may sound kinda stupid lol
So I was wondering if I could change my nexus one amoled screen on to my desire z?
I can't decide on which one to keep so I just thought about this.
Will it be compatible or it just won't fit in general?
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Its impossible
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Its impossible
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Nothing is impossible
Well.. I suppose it could be done, you'd have to make sure they're the same dimensions etc. First so maybe buy a spare desire z display perhaps? Just to check before you open the Z.
And maybe someone could confirm wether you'd need to port some drivers, which should be easy, kind of
Best of luck
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And maybe someone could confirm wether you'd need to port some drivers, which should be easy, kind of
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You do that and tell me how it goes, OK?
Wouldn't it be easier to use a Desire screen and Desire drivers?
i was wondering because I've tried it with a blackberry
i had a blackberry 9700 and the screen broke so i swapped it with my old 8900 i had
and it worked even without changing any drivers, though the 8900 had a smaller screen lol
i cant swap it with desire because i dont have one and the Desires in Canada have SLCD
Was wondering the same thing screens are the same size both 3.7 is this possible?? Anyone have a amoled desire they wanna give me for the experiment??
Anyone have any ideas
This is probably not possible with an extensive amount of work.
Is that really worth it?
Well, I suppose it could be possible if the drivers are in the ROM, and both dislpays have the exact same dimensions and of course the same connector! you probably won't want to solder a new connector to your Z's mainboard
Screens are the same size only thing not know is the connector. I may buy one and experiment I can probably sell it if it turns out it doesnt work
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krazi3azn said:
this may sound kinda stupid lol
so i was wondering if i could change my nexus one amoled screen on to my desire z?
I can't decide on which one to keep so i just thought about this.
Will it be compatible or it just won't fit in general?
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gn1 ***does not have amoled***!!!!
The original nexus 1 did. They refreshed it later with slcd
So did anyone try it? And I had been wondering this for a while now. And Samsung has a phone with a 3.7 super amoled, if I could find a replacement for that I would try it in my G2.
No one tried this?
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Just take it apart and see for yourself..
Don't know why people have this obsession with AMOLED. Compared a friends SGS with the Z and it's not a big deal. The viewing angle on the Z is pretty damn good too.
I have a htc Inspire 4g and I know that it is the same hardware as a desire hd but I was wondering if anyone could point me in a good tutorial to take this thing a part and even some opinions on if i should try it my self. I forgot to say that it is the actual LCD screen.
Here is a quick look at Sony Xperia Z1 box contents. To my suprise my Z1 from official Sony Center came with MH1c headset
I have more videos coming so do let me know if there is anything you would like to know
But only from Sony store?
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But only from Sony store?
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I am not sure if all of them will come with the headset bundled in. I remember that with Xperia Z it was a hit and miss situation and that some carriers included it and others didn't.
how about killing the half the threads on here and tell us about the retail screen - nobody ever mentioned the box
no screen protectors it seems?
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no screen protectors it seems?
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No unfortunately there was no screen protector in my box. There is a shutter protector (with Sony logo) pre-applied on the phone though
Just watched the Clove unboxing. They have screen protectors in the box. Seems to depend on the region.
Anyways cook unboxing lol I've seen so many already. Friday seems so far
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expertzero1 said:
Just watched the Clove unboxing. They have screen protectors in the box. Seems to depend on the region.
Anyways cook unboxing lol I've seen so many already. Friday seems so far
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unboxing is for z ultra ?
edit: i found in clove youtube channel!
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unboxing is for z ultra ?
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No. They posted the z1 unboxing a few hours ago
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Geoffxx said:
how about killing the half the threads on here and tell us about the retail screen - nobody ever mentioned the box
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I have a screen review coming up any minute now on youtube. To my suprise it seems that I have a yellow hue on Xperia Z1 and it looks inferior to my Xperia Z
I am gonna head to the Sony Center tommorow to see if I can replace the device. I am in the process of uploading the video right now.
The contents of the box seems to differ between regions, for example, in Sweden and France the DK31 magnetic charger is included in the packaging, and also included in French boxes (and not the Swedish ones) is the MH750 wired headset. Just google "xperia z1 site:shop.sonymobile.com" and look at the contents in different regions.
For example, in boxes destined for the UK the contents are:
EP880 Charger
EC801 Media Cable
MH750 Wired headset
ET970 Screen Protector
...presumably there is also an Xperia Z1 in there as well.
Source: http://shop.sonymobile.com/gb/buy/xperia-z1-black/1276-0471/ (scroll down a little and click on "In the box")
Rekoil said:
The contents of the box seems to differ between regions, for example, in Sweden and France the DK31 magnetic charger is included in the packaging, and also included in French boxes (and not the Swedish ones) is the MH750 wired headset. Just google "xperia z1 site:shop.sonymobile.com" and look at the contents in different regions.
For example, in boxes destined for the UK the contents are:
EP880 Charger
EC801 Media Cable
MH750 Wired headset
ET970 Screen Protector
...presumably there is also an Xperia Z1 in there as well.
Source: http://shop.sonymobile.com/gb/buy/xperia-z1-black/1276-0471/ (scroll down a little and click on "In the box")
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Thanks for this information. I will add it to my video description.
nice videos by the way Shem
Geoffxx said:
nice videos by the way Shem
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Thank you
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Thank you
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Thanks for the video!
Can you tell us about the front and back glasses? Does it seems to be tough/durable? I don't like to use protective cases or any kind of screen protector, do you think that the glass is easy to scratch?
Thanks!
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Thank you
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@shem2409 please check your pm
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rockambole said:
Thanks for the video!
Can you tell us about the front and back glasses? Does it seems to be tough/durable? I don't like to use protective cases or any kind of screen protector, do you think that the glass is easy to scratch?
Thanks!
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The glass on the front has a shatter proofing protector on which has the Sony logo imprinted on it. Apparently it gets scratched up easily so I would advice applying another screen protector on. The shatter proofing protector can be removed but I have heard stories that it may void your warranty (a guy in Sony Center Poland said it doesn't and that you can easily remove it).
When it comes to the back of the phone from what I have managed to find out, it is also covered in some antiglare layer. So it is the bit that is gonna get scratched up first.
Other than that it is all tempered glass so once you get to the glass it shouldn't scratch
I'm sure most of us arabs have an htc one m8 now so like other countries threads time to make ours
i bought my m8 from Viva Bahrain, the good thing is that it came with a rubberized tpu cover from htc in the box which afaik is not available in the US version, also just got an OTA to 1.54.401.10
I was gonna bought it from batelco but it was out of stock also they said they only have the silver, then i bought it from zain.
$385 on-contract for one year is too expensive but i'm happy with the new network
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Here in Iraq black-market 660$ only 16gb. Gunmetal and silver . No accessories available ?
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I was hurry when i bought it, my contract with batelco not finished yet, Also zain selling the M8, S5, Z2 and Note 3 for free until 5 jun
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I was hurry when i bought it, my contract with batelco not finished yet, Also zain selling the M8, S5, Z2 and Note 3 for free until 5 jun
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yea same thing happened with me, i bought it at night for 59 bd down payment, and the next morning they announce free without any downpayment
guys dont get too excited about the TPU cover, you can get the awesome awesome Baesus air case TPU for only 7$ on aliexpress
now allow me to explain why do we get the TPU cover included:
its because unlike the primary world we are being screwed with 16GB internal rather than 32GB, this is why the cover is compensation
the cover itself is not that great as it kills the device beauty and also might cause scratches because of all the specs that can get stuck inside, plus affects touch-ability due to the thick edges and the port flip at the bottom is simply a joke
the only good thing about it is that it insures you protection from day one that's it, make sure to clean it well every time you place the phone inside it as it can ruin your grey M8 in time if any sand particle gets stuck inside
best official cover so far for the M8 is the standard flip case from HTC
Also, ours is 2.3GHz...as compared with 2.5 elsewhere...
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2.5 only in Asia.
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i had a non shiny part in the silver surrounding and i got a first day replacement device now my other device having extra brightness above HTC logo ( like a light leak ) phone is going back to HTC i guess but now need to relock bootloader and do this **** i hope they replace my device again instead of replacing the screen only because i already got too much scratches on both rear and front camera . this phone needs protection everywhere.......
just a tip for whoever new with this device protect your rear and front cameras and dont use the case you get with the phone as @hamdir said it will cause scratches on the silver surrounding...
oh yes and I'm from Oman but my phone is from Comtel (U.A.E).
Actually,these scratches are by default... The finish is like this... I bought 2 from comtel, both are similar... With mine, the top speaker grill, little bit chirping from camera side...
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mathrania said:
Actually,these scratches are by default... The finish is like this... I bought 2 from comtel, both are similar... With mine, the top speaker grill, little bit chirping from camera side...
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We had an HTC dealer here in Oman but now we dont. I repaired my HTC one X infamous WiFi signal problem under warranty when we had a dealer here. They told me it's sent to UAE don't know if it was comtel but my phone have been unlocked (relocked) when sent. Now the same thing with HTC one m8. Do Comtel reject rooted phones in any case or only when phone is bricked?
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Also, ours is 2.3GHz...as compared with 2.5 elsewhere...
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2.5ghz is just bull**** so no worries, stop running behind cpu clocks people its not what makes these phones great (gpu, bandwidth, thermals, nand all more important)
Why else does the battery lasts this long and still run so well with the power saver 1.3ghz cap
Apple didn't even cross 1.5ghz
Stop chasing ghost cpu clocks, they only accelerate throttling
I agree with Hamdir,
Clock speed is irrelevant. I am coming from a Nexus 5 and I don't honestly see a "significant" speed boost, granted the Nexus 5 is highly optimized by google. Still the bottom line is if while operating the phone you don't experience any lags (in the M8's case thats far from it) then speed is irrelevant. I am pretty sure you could possibly even under clock and not notice a huge drop in performance.
Cheers.
Actually power saver mode locks the CPU at 1190mhz. Phone still smooth yes it might lag abit in some apps like Twitter but it's very usable with great battery. The phone is perfect! The only thing that annoys me are the cameras not the quality but the lenses! They get scratched pretty easily and I didnt know that when I was always cleaning the lens using shirts.
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Cuz of the lenses scratches I ordered nilkin screen protector that come with a lense protector . I think the lense cover I plastic .
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At last.... a thread for us, ME users.
My free silicone case which came with the device is already damaged. Bought a HTC transparent hard cover with screen protector from Sharaf DG. Only worry is that it's not fully covering top and bottom. Let me see how it goes....
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skr_xd said:
At last.... a thread for us, ME users.
My free silicone case which came with the device is already damaged. Bought a HTC transparent hard cover with screen protector from Sharaf DG. Only worry is that it's not fully covering top and bottom. Let me see how it goes....
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I was lucky, a friend ordered the Spigen Slim Armor and didn't want it. I've been using that since day one. Sadly its a bit bulky. I've ordered this hopefully will get it tomorrow. As for the screen protector xtremeguard was having a 90% off deal so bought the full body protection.
Cheers.
I got my Dot View frim Jumbo... It looks amazing and attractive.. Plus Viper is gonna release Dot View notifications in their upcoming update
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does anyone know if UAE HTC service center reject warranty if bootloader is unlocked? of course i will relock it as we dont have S-OFF it will say tampered Relocked..
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does anyone know if UAE HTC service center reject warranty if bootloader is unlocked? of course i will relock it as we dont have S-OFF it will say tampered Relocked..
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You can use this to remove it. The tampered unlock bit at least. That's what I did.