So today I pull my tab out of my bag (its I'm its own compartment with microfiber lining) and it has a scratch right in the middle of the screen!!!
The worst part is its deep enough to feel with your nail and it's dispersing light thru it so its very noticiable ..
Anyone got a fix for this? Going to try toothpaste tonight but I think its deeper than that can fix...
i watched from Youtube that banana can fix scratched CD.. not sure if it works on tablet screen. You have not put on screen protector or a case? I am getting a good case for it, planning to buy 7.7
i don't want to get into the whole screen protector argument lets just say no local retailer had one and I wasn't trying to be a tuff guy and not run one, all my devices have a screen protector from day dot but there were none available at the time.
Anyways ... toothpaste didn't work at all...
I would try out Novus #3 followed by Novus #2 - I've used them for pinball playfields for years with good result.
You should be able to get it from where you can get pinball parts, and probably from a bazzilion other places on the net.
UgloBuglo said:
I would try out Novus #3 followed by Novus #2 - I've used them for pinball playfields for years
You should be able to get it from where you can get pinball parts, and probably from a bazzilion other places on the net.
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Thanks mate I'll give that a try tomorrow. It makes me sad to see this scratch..
and i was about to use my p6800 without a screen protector so apparently it means that the p6800 doesn't have a anti scratch proof screen like the note and sgs2 ?
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and i was about to use my p6800 without a screen protector so apparently it means that the p6800 doesn't have a anti scratch proof screen like the note and sgs2 ?
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It really is amazing that it could get such a deep scratch in the screen. Like I said I never usually take risks with the screens of my devices and I usually sell them in as new condition after a few month's. (I'm a tech slut)
That said I am really dissapointed in the performance of the glass and can bet it was a single grain of sand that caused it.
I'm going to try fix it tomorrow and I hope I can because the alternative is to sell it at a medium loss with the scratch..
Ran the novus. No.3 over the scratch for about 10mins and it seems to be working. It has taken the edge off the scratch and i now cannot feel it with my nail.
Ill do other for another 20 mins tonight and see how it goes.
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Ran the novus. No.3 over the scratch for about 10mins and it seems to be working. It has taken the edge off the scratch and i now cannot feel it with my nail.
Ill do other for another 20 mins tonight and see how it goes.
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Good luck.. i have a crazy scratch on my htc flyer if this works ill def give it a rry... my p6800 came with a screen protector from the hongkong merchant i got itnfrom as a bonus so didnt have that risk... hope it turns out well.
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if the scratch is really deep, you have a problem but try to polish it as much as you can with the methods the other users mentioned. Afterwards make sure to get the antiglossy screenprotector on the display because it will make it harder to spot the scratch.
good luck!
Glass on Tab7.7
Dropped my tab7.7 and the glass shattered.
Of course its my fault and I accept that, but I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed. Its by far one of the softest drops any of my mobiles have had and yet it completely shattered. Never had this before on any of my mobiles even in really extreme drops e.g. down stairs
Anyway I thought to myself that its possibly due to the larger surface than other mobile screens as well as perhaps just a "perfectly bad" fall. Not sure. But still disappointed.
But after reading this I started wondering what type of glass they used. is it gorilla glass?
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Dropped my tab7.7 and the glass shattered.
Of course its my fault and I accept that, but I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed. Its by far one of the softest drops any of my mobiles have had and yet it completely shattered. Never had this before on any of my mobiles even in really extreme drops e.g. down stairs
Anyway I thought to myself that its possibly due to the larger surface than other mobile screens as well as perhaps just a "perfectly bad" fall. Not sure. But still disappointed.
But after reading this I started wondering what type of glass they used. is it gorilla glass?
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Yes, supposedly Gorilla Glass... but that doesn't mean it's diamonds.. -_-
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Good luck.. i have a crazy scratch on my htc flyer if this works ill def give it a rry... my p6800 came with a screen protector from the hongkong merchant i got itnfrom as a bonus so didnt have that risk... hope it turns out well.
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so ran the no.3 and no.2 over it tonight with a variable speed dremel and it worked like a charm. I'm just going to buy some autoglym glass polish as the novus finishing polish is still abit dull.
Screen is perfect on and off now. They only way you can tell is with the screen off and shining I direct light on it you can see the dull patch.
Its now going to stay at home until I can get a good screen protector for it O
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Dropped my tab7.7 and the glass shattered.
Of course its my fault and I accept that, but I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed. Its by far one of the softest drops any of my mobiles have had and yet it completely shattered. Never had this before on any of my mobiles even in really extreme drops e.g. down stairs
Anyway I thought to myself that its possibly due to the larger surface than other mobile screens as well as perhaps just a "perfectly bad" fall. Not sure. But still disappointed.
But after reading this I started wondering what type of glass they used. is it gorilla glass?
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sad to hear mate. The amount of work that went into getting that one scratch out pretty much confirmed to me that its gorilla glass.
Let me know how you go for quotes for replacement screens as I couldn't find any...
I'm a longtime adherent of the Glass Gorilla, but this thread put the fear of God in me, so I went right out and bought a screen protector. On this device (my others remain nude), I'm only experiencing one drawback: The Gorilla is totally oleophobic, whereas this screen protector quickly shows some finger smudging. It's actually better than most I've tried, but still.
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It is better to use a screen protector.
I'm actually not convinced. I can't find it written anywhere official that the 7.7 had the same type of glass as its cousins. Can anybody confirm that it's gorilla glass? Maybe Samsung was like Apple and decided to go with their own variety of hardened glass instead of trusting the ape.
The reason i have my doubts is that i had a galaxy s in my pocket for a year with no scratches at all (i don't like screen protectors or cases); today i found a small but deep scratch right in the middle of my 7.7's gorgeous screen. I've had it less than a week!
Yep, I am also interested wether the p 6800 has gorilla glass, but could not find any concrete answer. I sure hope it does, as I'm not a big fan of screen protectors an I am very careless with my devices...
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poopoo said:
It is better to use a screen protector.
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been using mine and tucked in front of a hedgren utopia messenger bag for 2 weeks now and haven't had a scratch on mine hope it stays that way really hate using screen protectors since gorilla glass came out haven't used a single screen protector on my phones and really don't like to use one
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I just applied an official T-mobile screen protector for vibrant... Applied it well with no air bubbles... but when I turned my display on.. I saw that it makes the screen look really blurry and kind of pixelated because of poor quality plastic texture...
I also noticed that the plastic film that the vibrant came with was better quality because it was completely see through and it never worsened the quality of phone's display.
Does anyone else see this with T-mobile screen protectors???
Any recommendations on which one to buy?
I feel like T-mobile really failed at making a screen protector for such a brilliant display.
I always get screen protectors on Amazon. They are so much cheaper.
I really like the T-mo case for Vibrant though.
Get the realook screen protectors. They cover the whole entire screen and buttons, can't tell there is a screen protector, and feels like there is no screen protector on!
They are $10.99 I believe for 2 of them on eBay and Amazon.
What about not falling for the screen protector scam these company are running, You dont need a screen protector for this phone, and anything you put on this S amoled screen will lower the quality of the screen, Remember you are applying a film of something that will have an impact. Go Naked its gorgeous.
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What about not falling for the screen protector scam these company are running, You dont need a screen protector for this phone, and anything you put on this S amoled screen will lower the quality of the screen, Remember you are applying a film of something that will have an impact. Go Naked its gorgeous.
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How can you say that... There is No mention of Vibrant having a gorilla glass! On Euro Galaxy S model it does say that it has a gorilla glass protecting the screen.
Plus many users on xda said that they got tiny scratches from having the phone in their pocket.. without anything else in it! So there goes to show you still need a screen protector to protect from salt on finger tips and sand in pockets.
I keep my phone in my pocket with keys, coins and any number of other things and I do it naked (but that's besides the point)
I also saw a video on YouTube in Japanese where the guy was trying to scratch it with razor blades, keys, dropping it and various other tortures. I wish I had the link. Anyway, I agree that this phone does not need a screen protector and you will only be degrading the visual impact to some degree. With that said I know that many people just feel better about doing so.
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I keep my phone in my pocket with keys, coins and any number of other things and I do it naked (but that's besides the point)
I also saw a video on YouTube in Japanese where the guy was trying to scratch it with razor blades, keys, dropping it and various other tortures. I wish I had the link. Anyway, I agree that this phone does not need a screen protector and you will only be degrading the visual impact to some degree. With that said I know that many people just feel better about doing so.
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Thanx for your comment... I have seen the video you're speaking of... I was just very sceptical since they show the european galaxy s in there and not the vibrant... And since u said u keep it with ur keys and w/o screen protect that is good news! Thanx!!! I guess Im gona take my ugly t-mobile rip off screen protector off
+1 on the realook. You can't even tell it's on there (can't say the same for clearfreak and definitely not the t-mo one. I tried them both.)
By the way, there are plenty of reports of people scratching the Vibrant screen w/ normal use.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7825682&postcount=8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7860398&postcount=13
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7877536&postcount=14
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7840445&postcount=11
The T-Mobile screen protector are a real sh**. I bouth it when i bouth the phone and they are a poor quality ones and dont cover the entire screen
No gorilla glass?
There were several articles posted in the last week or so (Engadget, Gizmodo, Androidguys) about how it turns out that gorilla glass was indeed used on the Galaxy phones.
Skinomi....
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How can you say that... There is No mention of Vibrant having a gorilla glass! On Euro Galaxy S model it does say that it has a gorilla glass protecting the screen.
Plus many users on xda said that they got tiny scratches from having the phone in their pocket.. without anything else in it! So there goes to show you still need a screen protector to protect from salt on finger tips and sand in pockets.
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It has already been confirmed that the vibrant has gorilla glass. I'm not saying it won't scratch. Its probably a tad more resistant.
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sano614 said:
Get the realook screen protectors. They cover the whole entire screen and buttons, can't tell there is a screen protector, and feels like there is no screen protector on!
They are $10.99 I believe for 2 of them on eBay and Amazon.
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I'm with sano614, I bought and have had the Realook protectors from Day 1 and they are crystal clear, so much so that you can't tell you even have it on, but the protection is there. It's also great that for the price you get two of them. Here's a link to some customer reviews on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/REALOOK-T-Mobile-Samsung-Vibrant-Protector/product-reviews/B003WL4W6M
Whatever you choose, put something on it. You paid good money for the phone.
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+1 on the realook. You can't even tell it's on there (can't say the same for clearfreak and definitely not the t-mo one. I tried them both.)
By the way, there are plenty of reports of people scratching the Vibrant screen w/ normal use.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7825682&postcount=8
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7860398&postcount=13
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7840445&postcount=11
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I could bet that these people think they scratched it as I thought mine was scratched SEVERAL times but it was just weird smudges or something that looked like a scratch. After thorough wiping the scratch turned out to be an illusion. My glass is perfectly FLAWLESS with no special treatment whatsoever.
Take it for what it's worth. Maybe I've just been extremely lucky.
Went through 3 different screen protectors and by far Realook is the best. I can't even tell it's even on there.
Realook is amazing, I have had quite a few compliments on it after I tell them there is a screen protector because they don't realize one is there. +1 realook
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+1 for Realook ! Like everyone here already mentioned, you can hardly feel its presence after you apply it and you know you are protected.
I've used Tmobile's screen protector. It gives the display a scattered rainbow like look. The only good thing was the matt finish was very less reflective and less prone to finger prints. I replaced it with Realook and I'm loving it.
I also have used screen protectors religiously. This time I had zagg, **** was too sticky feeling so I ripped it off after some friends said they go naked on there evos, n1s and incredible, so, I said hell, I never put it in my pocket with anything anyways.
Well, Its just sooooo much better without one. Ive yet to get a scratch either and even dropped it in between the seats of the car and it hit all the way down. One guy up above mentioned it looking like theres scratches but were wiped away, Ive also had those and thought, "oh crap I got a scratch," but realized it wiped right off and my screen also is flawless still.
Gorilla glass or not this bad boy is tough... Just reserve one pocket for your phone only. My right is only my phone and my left is everything else. Pretty soon it will become second nature and you wont even need to think what pocket to put **** in...
GO naked, screw protectors.
Honestly, if realook wasn't this amazing, then I would have definitely gone naked since all other screen protectors seem to take away from the Super AMOLED screen. But to all honesty, realook is awesome. It seriously doesn't feel like there's anything on the screen once installed.
The vibrant may have gorilla glass, but why not invest $10 bucks to protect a $500 phone anyways?
I don't run a screen protector and haven't had any problems with the vibrant or my old G1. I do keep my vibrant in my old G1 pouch case though when its in my pocket.
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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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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.
Sad day in the life of SlightlyAmused. Put the phone in my coat pocket and it happened. One good size scratch down the edge, now it don't bug me too much but I figure it would be best to get a zagg on this bad boy asap. The problem is I cannot find any online!
Does anyone know where I can find some?
Also, for those who use them, will zaggs make my screen feel "draggy" or does it still feel natural?
Did you scratch the screen or the phone plastics? The screen's supposed to be scratch proof.
The screen. I have read that if there is sand between a credit card or something it can happen. I think its just resistant and not proof.
I had a Zagg on my N900 and it did feel a little rubbery/draggy. Either you get used to it or it wears off, not sure which but the feeling goes away.
I really want to find a screen protecter that is exactly like the ones supplied with the HTC Hermes and Kaiser in the box. Best screen protectors i ever had. Barely even noticed they were there and they lasted the time i had the phones.
I found a review on Steinheil protectors and they look good. Sadly they don't have any for Defy. Oh well, maybe next month.
Just be careful around sand and hard surfaces. I have read alot online so far that people have scratched the glass on other devices with gorilla with only sand in their pocket or on the beach face down. Everything else doesn't seem to effect it.
Hi,
for my Defy, i ordered Vikuiti (TM) DQC-160 3M
I hope it works well
DING!
Looks great and the reviews are all pretty good. The whole finger print thing dosnt really bother me as I usually wipe it off after I use it, or during it (hard to play casino kid 2 with finger prints imo).
Hopefully it covers a little of the scratch I have on the screen
Thanks!
and you believed them?
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hmmm, those that believe that Corning Gorilla Glass is scratch proof are gullible, and mislead by Motorolas claim that the Defy is dust scratch and water therefore life proof, I have a Samsung Preston here that begs to differ thanks to the dirty big diagonal scratch down it's face
and I also have a still camera that Olympus swears to be "waterproof" despite the angry protests of almost everyone else who bought one which just goes to show you can never believe what a company says about their product
if you're wise you would fit a screen protector to it the very moment you unbox it like I did with my Sex1
and will do with my new Defy When I get it
(decision made!)
I wish realook made them for the defy. They are by far my favorite
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imo phone never feels as responsive with a screen protector on - I have always used them when I had non touch screen phones, and when I got my Hero I tried a number of different ones and always felt they weren't working very well, when I just decided to start using it without one, it felt like a different phone. I haven't bothered with the Defy, not because of the scratch proof claims. I think the best defence is just to get in the habit of putting it in an empty pocket etc.
I feel the same about them until I put a realook protector on my vibrant. It's pretty awesome.
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One I found in my search for protectors was skinomi have it ordered but still waiting.
Why not put your phone in an empty pocket? Hell, I did that with my dumbphones before touchscreen was a readily available feature.
Plus, isn't putting a screen protector on Gorilla Glass like putting tissue paper over kevlar?
for what little protection
where work is always better ... and is not an office
if you happen to a simple scratch , throw away the tissue paper
I am so used to just tossing it in my pocket that I dont really think about whats in there. When I rocked my BB9700 I would always throw it in the holster and I think I will be looking around tomorrow for either a generic screen protector or case for the phone.
I must admit the phone can take a beating.
I got a couple of decent sized scratches from a lighter in my pocket within 3 days (the perils of smoking!).
I just received my skinomi a couple of days ago and am most impressed so far. Using the wet one, I have no bubbles and cannot see the scratches now. It feels smooth on the finger, shows less finger prints and I have lost no accuracy. I will be interested to see how well the self healing thing works, as every other cover I have used ends up covered in scratches within a week.
I will post how it holds up over time
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I got a couple of decent sized scratches from a lighter in my pocket within 3 days (the perils of smoking!).
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I can understand that. My new years resolution is to quit smoking.....year 15 of failed new years. I'm starting to think this whole "sticking to it" isnt for me.
I've had the skinomi on for a few weeks now. It is the most impressive protector I have ever seen.
I can't see the original scratch, nor can I see fingerprints much. I can see better in light and it feels better than the gorilla glass- smooth but rubbery with no grab. It is as responsive as stock and has no dulling effect on the screen.
I do have some scratches-more like pits from having it in my pocket with keys and a lighter and other stuff while climbing around at work. I realized I had my full bodyweight on it and I feared I would crack the glass, and it's hard to describe how I knew I had given it way beyond normal abuse, and I have cracked a screen before with half the pressure- these pits haven't gone away so I ordered another one without hesitation even though I can only notice them on angles, and even then not much (I could have gone for the lifetime warranty replacement but I feel I really pushed it beyond its purpose, and it's too much hassle -with the GET25 discount it's only $8 anyway, and I was getting one for my wife's Desire that I gave her when I got the Defy). If I had my Desire in my pocket that day, I would guarantee it would have cracked.
I can see no other scratches, and one's I have had just fade away in days, as it is self healing.
Does anyone know if there is any good "anti-finger print" screen protector?
The finger print just drive me nuts...
The anti-glare one from PDAir works a hoot!
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Does anyone know if there is any good "anti-finger print" screen protector?
The finger print just drive me nuts...
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Is anyone here going Nakey with no screen protector? i've got one on right now and i can't STAND how the edges of the protector collect dust... i feel like taking it off..
Tell me your experiences with none on, is your screen getting scratches?
I hate screen protectors as well. That said, everytime I've tried to go nekkid, I've eventually ended up with scratches. No matter how careful you are, it seems, Gorilla Glass WILL scratch. Relatively easily IMO.
I picked up an InvisibleShield HD from Best Buy and it is super clear and flush. I dont even notice it on there.
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I picked up an InvisibleShield HD from Best Buy and it is super clear and flush. I dont even notice it on there.
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Is that the dry kind?
ickster said:
I hate screen protectors as well. That said, everytime I've tried to go nekkid, I've eventually ended up with scratches. No matter how careful you are, it seems, Gorilla Glass WILL scratch. Relatively easily IMO.
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I will prob go with no screen protector, I had my HTC Hero for 3 years and had very minimal scratching without a screen protector. I only ever put my phone in my pocket on its own. I also keep my phones for the 3 year term that I get them on so by time the 3 years is up the re-sale value doesn't really matter to me any way so if it has some minor scratches it doesn't matter much since I will prob just pass the phone to someone for free anyway. Not to mention it looks and feels better without the protector and why not have the best experience with your phone instead of babying it.
I've never had one on my E4GT and it only has a few super faint scratches that you have to turn it off and put in sunlight to see. I don't think I'll put one on my GSIII either - they always end up getting bubbles or peeling back at some point.
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I am not sure... It is a sticky on one side and you apply a solution to apply it to the screen which makes positioning it very easy.
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I am not sure... It is a sticky on one side and you apply a solution to apply it to the screen which makes positioning it very easy.
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Wet.
I'm going nude too
The only phone I've ever had a tiny scratch in was with my Droid Bionic. But it was my work phone which means that I didn't baby it the way I normally do with my phones. None of my phones have ever had any scratch on them, and in fact the only phone that did have a screen protector on it, broke. Not that a screen protector is supposed to prevent it from breaking after someone stepped on it but yeah that's another story. I'm also planning on getting a white one and don't think it would look too nice after a while as the glue around the edges gets dark.
I figure as long as my pockets are free from anything else and they stay clean that I shouldn't have any issues with the screen. Just take care of your stuff people. Also while i'm at it, I think it's disgusting when people here scratch their screen then return it for another one. That's not anyone's fault but your own. There is already a high demand for these devices and the carrier or samsung should not be held responsible for that.
*gets off my soap box*
Screen protectors are a pain in the ass. Get rid of it. You can always tell that it's on there. Just take care of your phone. I keep my right pocket for the phone only. I never put anything in my right pocket except for the phone.
I never use a screen protector. Never got scratches on my phone either. This is gorilla glass 2, so if you mess this up you don't need a phone
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cwalker29 said:
I never use a screen protector. Never got scratches on my phone either. This is gorilla glass 2, so if you mess this up you don't need a phone
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Stick your finger in the sand at the beach, then swipe your finger across your screen. Report back.
Sand will scratch the screen. Sand is actually at locations other than the beach and may come into contact with your phone/finger.
One year on the nexus and not a single scratch. My daughters epic is 2 years old without a single scratch and she just throws it in her book bag. Neither have ever had screen protectors.
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Stick your finger in the sand at the beach, then swipe your finger across your screen. Report back.
Sand will scratch the screen. Sand is actually at locations other than the beach and may come into contact with your phone/finger.
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I think most people would notice if sand came in contact with their phone/finger and wouldn't have an issue scratching the phone.
I've never used a screen protector, nor do I have any intention of using one on this device. My s2 looks like the day I got it.
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I think most people would notice if sand came in contact with their phone/finger and wouldn't have an issue scratching the phone.
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Meh. Some sand/dirt is overseen depending on its size as not all dirt/sand is the same size. You can google gorilla glass and scratches and see it will scratch. I'm not saying everybody will scratch their screen, but I'm not taking any chances. Besides, I'm a pro at putting on screen protectors so I do it anyways..
If you are worried about scratches, I'd rather get a flip cover or slide in pouch than taint the display with a screen protector. Granted I live in the midwest and there isn't exactly a lot of beaches around, but I had my Epic since launch and never put anything on it and the screen still looks like new (the bezel not so much). It's even been dropped a few times landing facedown on my driveway/garage floor.
I have been naked on my phones the past several years and no visible or major scratches. If you are careful and don't put coins or keys in same pocket you should be good.
I'm going without a screen protector. One reason is that I suck at putting them on and get really annoyed with the bubbles and dust particles underneath. But the screen is just too good to cover up with a protector. I take good care of my phones so I don't have to worry too much about scratches. I had my GS2 for 8 months with no protector and no scratches at all. I put it in my pocket without anything else and it was fine. I make sure my hands are clean before using my phone.
I always start out with a protector, then end up taking it off after 6 months or so and that's with every Smartphone I've ever owned 2007-present.
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I've had my S6 Edge for a week and several visible light scratches starts to appear on the screen. I was waiting for my screen protector to arrive from amazon. And I was extra careful with the naked device.
This issue is not new. But with Samsung and Corning constantly reassure the ability of improved scratch resistance of the device. I doubt many people will not put on a screen protectors.
So, I suggest you guys put on one now, before it's too late, asap.
I have already ran into that issue some very small light scratches while waiting for my screen protector in the first week. I am extra careful also no clue where they came from.
I believe the glass has some sort of oleophobic coating on it and that is what is getting the fine scratches in it. Not that it really matters because it still looks terrible. But I don't believe the glass itself is scratching.
nudawa said:
I've had my S6 Edge for a week and several visible light scratches starts to appear on the screen. I was waiting for my screen protector to arrive from amazon. And I was extra careful with the naked device.
This issue is not new. But with Samsung and Corning constantly reassure the ability of improved scratch resistance of the device. I doubt many people will not put on a screen protectors.
So, I suggest you guys put on one now, before it's too late, asap.
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Corning never claimed that their glass is perfect. I've got a OnePlus one with Gorilla Glass 3 that I've used unprotected for almost a year and it's still scratch free. Your glass didn't scratch itself.
Aggies1288 said:
I have already ran into that issue some very small light scratches while waiting for my screen protector in the first week. I am extra careful also no clue where they came from.
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Usually exposure to sand.
Can you suggest me a good screen protector?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ya/ref... - Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Matte Screen...#top
I ordered this one. It has matte finish so you can get away with fingerprints, it has healing factor to heal small scratches itself, it is edge to edge means that it will cover the entire screen including the curved parts.
So far so good. I like it.
CafeKampuchia said:
Corning never claimed that their glass is perfect. I've got a OnePlus one with Gorilla Glass 3 that I've used unprotected for almost a year and it's still scratch free. Your glass didn't scratch itself.
Usually exposure to sand.
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I highly doubt your 'scratch free' statement. I'm sure it has small scratches on the surface but you just cant see it very clearly. As long as the glass is still softer than sands. There will be scratches.
I am using samsung galaxy s4 since 2 years without any screen guard and havent got an single scratch on screen....dont know how you ppl get it. And if you say there might be small scratches on screen, no even if u see it in bright sunlight not a single one appears
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I highly doubt your 'scratch free' statement. I'm sure it has small scratches on the surface but you just cant see it very clearly. As long as the glass is still softer than sands. There will be scratches.
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Even if so, I would have noone to blame but myself. Lots of people are capable of using a smartphone for even long periods of time without scratching them up.
I had mine wrapped in clear coat. Formally ghost armor. I don't understand waiting something to arrive from.amazon.. Why not purchase one at a store and get it over with?
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I had mine wrapped in clear coat. Formally ghost armor. I don't understand waiting something to arrive from.amazon.. Why not purchase one at a store and get it over with?
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Amazon: Screen Protector 5-10 dollars
My local store that sells em: screen protector: 20-40 Dollars
Thats why
There's nothing wrong with the Zagg shield front+back protector you can get from Verizon. I won't even let my phone leave the store without having a screen protector on it ... I know myself, and I know there's literally zero chance it wont get scratched.
Even if you're waiting for a better (tempered glass) screen protector ... do yourself a favor and buy something cheap while you're waiting for it to arrive. Not trying to preach or be a dink, but you can't blame the glass for scratching - blame yourself.
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There's nothing wrong with the Zagg shield front+back protector you can get from Verizon. I won't even let my phone leave the store without having a screen protector on it ... I know myself, and I know there's literally zero chance it wont get scratched.
Even if you're waiting for a better (tempered glass) screen protector ... do yourself a favor and buy something cheap while you're waiting for it to arrive. Not trying to preach or be a dink, but you can't blame the glass for scratching - blame yourself.
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My local store where i got my phone had no screen protector for edge devices. But im not blaming anything here. I just want to suggest you guys to use a screen protector.
chazglenn3 said:
I believe the glass has some sort of oleophobic coating on it and that is what is getting the fine scratches in it. Not that it really matters because it still looks terrible. But I don't believe the glass itself is scratching.
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I hope so!
I see a few (scratches) on mine and I have not had this phone anywhere nor put it in a place where something could have scratched it! Compared to my other devices that have been pocketed and used a lot and those screens are flawless!
It reminds me of the camera glass on the HTC One M8. That got all kinds of crazy looking scratches and it was never touched. It was some kind of coating on the glass that caused it. And, too, it was easily rectified with some Brasso...
We're talking really tiny scratches here, completely invisible to content when viewing the screen head on. But when off, especially in sunlight, they are there. It's bothersome like when you notice a tiny scratch or ding on a new car.
I can say that I have the phone since 17th and I'm having extra careful and with direct sun light is where I can see if I have scratches or not. So on the screen I have zero scratches has I had with my s5 without a screen protector at least for 7months but on the s6 edge the screen as I said zero scratches but on the part that has the capacity buttons because it's gold version I can see there some light scratches
Same here, I'm giving the exact same usage to my S6 Edge that the one I did with my S5 and S4, both of them have only a couple of small tiny scratches but my S6E has A LOT already. I'm so disappointed at this as I never required to use an screen protector since my S4.
Got my S6e on 4/17 and so far have only a single, very faint scratch on the screen where I would have to tilt the phone in sunlight "just so" to barely make it out. I'm fairly certain I got that when I dropped my phone at the gym.
Last night I received the Cellbee "glass-like" screen protector, followed the directions as best I could... and ended up throwing the damn thing away. I made sure I was in an environment free of airflow and minimal dust, and it resulted in one of the worst finished products in my years of experience putting screen protectors on. On top of that, the surface had so much friction it felt like my finger was running on top of rubber.
Anyway, waiting for the tempered glass, or at least a standard protector with more success stories. Don't want to waste another $10.
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Amazon: Screen Protector 5-10 dollars
My local store that sells em: screen protector: 20-40 Dollars
Thats why
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Don't ***** about scratches if you can't afford to spend 20$ on an 800$ phone then.
I have read somewhere that there is some glare on the edge. Anybody noticed this?
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I have read somewhere that there is some glare on the edge. Anybody noticed this?
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Around the edges? Ya it's there but you get used to it after a day or so.