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Funny (and hardcore) S3 scratch test

If you own an S3 you might want to see this, you will be much more relaxed about your S3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie1g4WZJdO4&feature=g-upl

As fasr as I know crystal is harder than steel on the moss scale, he should test it woth sand

Hilarious!....poor cat! What impressed me was that he was hitting the screen quite hard with a very small contact point and quite heavy knives and it didn't break, and he dropped it from quite a height!

yeah gorilla glass 2 seems to be quite the thing :>

a lot of people moan about screen cracks when they drop phone, but if you drop a piece of glass it will break if it lands on a stone or something similar, the point of gg2 is scratch resistance, I think I'm going to try one of those tempered glass screen protectors when they iron out the small flaws in it....the customer service guy on the accessories thread is brilliant

Ive been running without screen protector for 1 month and I dont have a single scratch, not a single one. I do have a Diztronic case though

This video is great, but I still managed to put a 1cm scratch across mine at 2 days old, simply by placing it face down on my bedside table.
Knives vs bedside table, now I know which is more dangerous!

The magic is in the wipe lol. But i will be getting mine this week and its nice to know it will hold up to more abuse that he will get in my pocket ^^
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TimmyRaa said:
This video is great, but I still managed to put a 1cm scratch across mine at 2 days old, simply by placing it face down on my bedside table.
Knives vs bedside table, now I know which is more dangerous!
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Did you accidentally put it on your girlfriends diamond ring?
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Sand can scratch the screen very easily. I've learned it the hard way
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Better to have screen protector.

That guy sounds like guy on FPSrussia youtube videos

These screen test are crap who carries a large army knife around in there pocket with there phone if you do you must have big pockets and why don't they try it with sandpaper see what that does

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These screen test are crap who carries a large army knife around in there pocket with there phone if you do you must have big pockets and why don't they try it with sandpaper see what that does
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????
Anger issue?

im not so impressed with the Go Rilla Glass2....i have no screen protector but have the Otterbox case with a lip so that the glass never rest on anything.....but i have plenty of micro scratches all over the screen.......From what?
the only thing that i clean it with a micro fiber cloth....WTF needless to say i will be braking it and getting a replacement for this super sensative ass screen.

bullerwins said:
Ive been running without screen protector for 1 month and I dont have a single scratch, not a single one. I do have a Diztronic case though
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I wear a screen protector but not for scratch reasons more for shock proofing.
That little bit of plastic on the screen is likely to absorb a little impact when it falls or gets bumped. Its a bit like those people that put a sticky tape x on their window during violent storms. This glass may be hard, but it can definitely be tougher.
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sabaramo said:
I wear a screen protector but not for scratch reasons more for shock proofing.
That little bit of plastic on the screen is likely to absorb a little impact when it falls or gets bumped. Its a bit like those people that put a sticky tape x on their window during violent storms. This glass may be hard, but it can definitely be tougher.
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Thats not to stop the glass from braking.......that to stop the glass from flying around in that violent storm. as its taped together giving it more weight as a whole instead of small shards everywhere.
so i dont think the protector helps the screen from shattering. just my OP

The glass on our phones are harder than carbon steel.. So it's a no brainer.
But would like to see him use a little rock or some sand, it will funk up the screen..
Get a screen protector, gorilla glass is over rated.
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buljo said:
The glass on our phones are harder than carbon steel.. So it's a no brainer.
But would like to see him use a little rock or some sand, it will funk up the screen..
Get a screen protector, gorilla glass is over rated.
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I think misunderstood is the correct term

jnr21 said:
That guy sounds like guy on FPSrussia youtube videos
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yes, he does

Gorilla Glass 2

Hi guys
As this is my first device with gorilla glass 2 i have no experience in this field. But on YouTube people rape their galaxy s3 screens without any damage. Is this for real? Do we need screen protectors or not?
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Troll or...?
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It's scratch resistant but but scratch proof....it is resistant to materials that are softer than the screen such as keys. When it comes down to materials that are harder than the screen such as sand. ..it can get scratched.
So I would still use a screen protector if I was you.
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Drop-Test on Galaxy Note II
AndroidAuthority carried out their 'Drop Test' on a Note 2 with great results.
The Note 2 is reported to have better build quality than the S3.
In the test the Note 2 was dropped 3 separate times ~ once from the pocket (2 feet), once from the midriff (4 feet) and finally from the ear (5 feet 6 inches). It passed all drop tests.
See video here.

I spit in the face of screen protectors. My Note has stood the test of time (well, 7 months or so) and the screen still has a wonderful sheen and no hints of even a hairline scratch or blemish. This will bode well for resale value as I still see this phone going for 500 bucks by private sellers.
I've had my Note II for about 12 hours and I'm blown away by how much attention to detail was paid to this thing.. the screen feels much more slippery, has an awesome feel around the edges where it's no longer 'sharp' feeling and blends right into the bezel, and the glass feels much more dense. Even the back panel has a grippier feel so I'm even less worried about dropping it (I didn't use a case on my Note either and never once did it slip out of my hands).
Of course, use your own judgement, but a phone this beautiful will not be covered up in any way by me

I agree with you. I never use any screen protectors too.
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Here we go again!
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How much more resistent GG2 than GG1?

Beards said:
AndroidAuthority carried out their 'Drop Test' on a Note 2 with great results.
The Note 2 is reported to have better build quality than the S3.
In the test the Note 2 was dropped 3 separate times ~ once from the pocket (2 feet), once from the midriff (4 feet) and finally from the ear (5 feet 6 inches). It passed all drop tests.
See video here.
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Android Authority is for me an undercover Apple fanboy site, Just like BGR :|
the amount of posts saying how amazing the iPhone 5 is, is getting annoying tbh
In the i**** 5 Vs S3 they kept making the S3 fall face down and the i**** fall on its side and the guy with the girly name, darcey or something? kept jumping from happiness from the AMAZING and TOUGH screen on the i**** 5 if you look up for any other video with both phones face first you will see both got absolutely destroyed in almost an identical way!
Just dont take any biased BS from them and go to other sites such as Android Police or Phandroid etc

PokerPlayer said:
Do we need screen protectors or not?
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Just do a bit of search...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918008

Corning said this about their gorilla glass2.
" Gorilla Glass 2, a glass 20 percent thinner than the original material offering the same scratch resistance, the same strength..."
So its to help weight saving & help reduce phone dimensions, its wise NOT to interpret it as being a stronger or more scratch resistant screen when in a device.

use a freakin screen protector! there like 50 cents. obviously your worried about scratches. USE ONE. gorilla glass or not. why take the chance on a 700 dollar device. i wouldnt but thats just me. hell i bought screen protectors on my flip phone. lol. i just like my new phone to stay new

daddioj said:
use a freakin screen protector! there like 50 cents. obviously your worried about scratches. USE ONE. gorilla glass or not. why take the chance on a 700 dollar device. i wouldnt but thats just me. hell i bought screen protectors on my flip phone. lol. i just like my new phone to stay new
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I hate screen protectors and never used them. I feel it like a condom. Much better and comfortable to touch a real glass than a stupid membrane. My galaxy note have only a few micro scratches after 8 months, but I almost cant see it. Only at sun and screen off I barely can see very tiny scratches.

daddioj said:
use a freakin screen protector! there like 50 cents. obviously your worried about scratches. USE ONE. gorilla glass or not. why take the chance on a 700 dollar device. i wouldnt but thats just me. hell i bought screen protectors on my flip phone. lol. i just like my new phone to stay new
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I've gone nearly 2 years now on my Inspire 4G without a single scratch on the glass, and I don't baby my phone.
I don't use screen protectors, not because of the cost but because they ruin the feel of the phone.

Maybe I got a bad screen protector, but the film felt much more coarse than the gorilla glass with the S-Pen. I can't imagine using the S-Pen without that smooth glass. No screen protector for me.
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Lucidmike said:
Maybe I got a bad screen protector, but the film felt much more coarse than the gorilla glass with the S-Pen. I can't imagine using the S-Pen without that smooth glass. No screen protector for me.
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Maybe the steinheil Glas would fix this?
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with my experiences, i saw my wife's Samsung S1 don't have any scratch after 2 years :-O , so i decied don't use any screen protector on my S3 ( Gorilla Glass 2 , too)
But wtf ????????? , my s3 display have 2 scrach after 2 weeks ................. i don't put it with any metal or something like that, don't throw it from the air, i have no idea wtf happened to me

In my experience, GG1 (on the 0G Droid) was rock-solid by itself... and I've had no issues on my unprotected GNex (no GG). I still have yet to use a protector...
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Yep. Deja vu all over again.

So much for gorilla glass and anti scratch

I've treated the phone with kid gloves since I got it and already I've 2 scratches on the screen
Screen protectors are essential. ..
I could cry
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Well sincevyour name has the word fish in it im going to assume you come into contact with sand a lot, cant be avoided.
Sand + any glass = ....
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Gorilla Glass is very hard to scratch. I've had 3 phones with GG and have never had a scratch on any of them. I never use screen protectors and only seldom use a case.
There are very few things that will easily scratch Gorilla Glass, one of the most common being sand...it would be the first thing I think of regardless of your username.

Where can I buy gorilla glass for my note 2?

ikonane said:
Where can I buy gorilla glass for my note 2?
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If you paypal me 100 USD, you'll have it instantly. (You'll still have it even if you don't send me the money - it's the type of glass built on the phone.)

garyd9 said:
If you paypal me 100 USD, you'll have it instantly. (You'll still have it even if you don't send me the money - it's the type of glass built on the phone.)
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Oh, I see. Thanks.
You will have your money on Monday.

same here, with the desire HD after 2 years of rugged use not a single scratch, with the note 2, 2 days no sand, no keys, nothing that could scratch it, but still a tiny scratch already on the screen pretty bummed about it, as i was going to get the official flip book case for protection, but it isn't out yet... so much for a non scratched device after 2 days...

Despite name I'm no where near the sea/beach although sand does get everywhere! I'm guessing there would be no way to Polish a scratch out? Due to the special coating on the glass?
I wonder when replacement glass will be available for some diy repairs?
At least you can't see the scratch when the screen is on. ..
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Did you put it in a pocket - probably a bit of grit in there.
Also, need to make sure there is no particles on the pen tip - on my old Touch Pro a couple of years ago, I got into the habit of always rubbing the tip of the stylus against my shirt or trousers first thing after taking it out of the silo.

GG and Samsung is the phones that for me always get some marks on the screen. Same as my old s2 back in the days and S3 both got it even if I dont threat my devices so damn hard. and I am not close to sand so that is not the problem...
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And this is why I use screen protectors.. Yeah these YouTube videos and other sites show crazy stuff trying to scratch the phone... But doesn't show how sand and other small dirt particles with screw up your screen
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MadfishGTB said:
I've treated the phone with kid gloves since I got it and already I've 2 scratches on the screen
Screen protectors are essential. ..
I could cry
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This is concerning. I've had my OG EVO for over 2 years, the past year without a protector. No scratches, no scuffing marks. Looks brand spanking new. It has Gorilla Glass 1. I wonder if this Gorilla Glass 2 isn't as good? What other phones have GG2?

ikonane said:
Where can I buy gorilla glass for my note 2?
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Are you for real?
XDA really needs to do a screening during registration

I still need to get over and read the thread on screen protectors.

http://www.xda-developers.com/xda-t...ass-drops-tests-composition-xda-developer-tv/
Just sharing....
This was in XDA Portal once. Worth a watch. And this is about OG Note... Im pretty sure the glass on Note is much better... It shouldnt scratch with any amount of keys/sand in the pockey...or even rubbing them on it lol..
I think someone dropped your phone from a moderate heighy...

I had a Nokia N8 (long time ago, my little brother still uses it as a camera and treats it badly), an SGSII and a Note 1 before my Note 2. Never used any screen protector, never had a single scratch. The guy who bought the SGSII for me still uses it and it is still flawless. I will buy the flip from ebay since in my country even the Note 2 won't be available this year, let alone a cover, but just because the flip actually protects it from falls. My Note "1" fell twice and the flip made it survive without scratches on the body. As a rule I don't put it in my pocket, if that counts =)

You know which screens don't scratch? Ones with screen protectors. It's not a matter of how long you went without a scratch, it's how long until you get one. Again, I like the ability to replace a screen protector with ease vs any sort of DIY glass replacement. Next you guys are going to start saying how cases are silly because you never got a scratch on the phone... poppycock.

Its never been dropped, not even put in my pocket! (DONT LAUGH) but I keep it in a clean sock, changed every day and carried in my hand always.
Really can't understand where it's come from.
At least it can't be seen when the screen is on.
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Wow - do you use the phone at all?
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Its never been dropped, not even put in my pocket! (DONT LAUGH) but I keep it in a clean sock, changed every day and carried in my hand always.
Really can't understand where it's come from.
At least it can't be seen when the screen is on.
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I think it's just chance... My Sensation 4G which i've used for a year now, has no scratches... my Nexus 7 (which I don't usually place in my pockets) has an annoying scratch on it (actually defracts light). I don't mind hairline scratches which don't defract light... but this one is pretty severe... and pisses me off...

Screen scratches

Has anyone noticed the screen can be scratched relatively easily? I have somehow managed to drop my phone on to the floor once and now the screen has a hairline scratch across the centre. So I'm annoyed. The old note seemed more durable.
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It's not a durability thing as much as it's pure luck. No two drops are identical so all those drop tests and stuff are pure crap. Besides, you actually dropped the phone so you can't blame anyone but yourself.
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notegalaxy said:
Has anyone noticed the screen can be scratched relatively easily? I have somehow managed to drop my phone on to the floor once and now the screen has a hairline scratch across the centre. So I'm annoyed. The old note seemed more durable.
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Sorry to hear that...
Gorilla Glass is not scratch proof, that's why I always use a screen protector!

CreepyDroid said:
It's not a durability thing as much as it's pure luck. No two drops are identical so all those drop tests and stuff are pure crap. Besides, you actually dropped the phone so you can't blame anyone but yourself.
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I understand that and know its no one's fault but my own. My old note 1 was subject to a years abuse and had less scratches than the new note 2 has after a week. It just disappointed me a little. I know they aren't invincible but a scratch after a small drop disappointed me a little you know.
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notegalaxy said:
I understand that and know its no one's fault but my own. My old note 1 was subject to a years abuse and had less scratches than the new note 2 has after a week. It just disappointed me a little. I know they aren't invincible but a scratch after a small drop disappointed me a little you know.
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From this thread, im aware all note 2 user should be more careful and take care your note 2 screen..thanks OP for highlight it to us..at least we know this screen is not strongth as advertise by GG!!
U got my thanks button push..
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I'm always catching it on my denim jeans (Piece of metal which looks like a nipple near the pocket...lol) it's not got one scratch on it. My Galaxy s2 was always catching it too and guess what - no scratches...
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Gorilla glass has a level 7 in mosh scale. All over it will scratch your screen.
It's hardened glass, not adamantium.
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yocasta said:
Gorilla glass has a level 7 in mosh scale. All over it will scratch your screen.
It's hardened glass, not adamantium.
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Do they make clear adamantium?
I upgraded my note 2 to a full diamond screen, was prefect until my wife scratched it on her earring... Maybe they should make a full it a full energy feedback display, no mass to get scratched that way but the battery life might drop a notch.
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I got 2 massive scratches on my screen after using the s pen must have had something stuck to the end off it? Managed to get it replaced foc at vodafone. Not using the pen till its got a protector on now.
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Not true at all. :thumbdown:
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No screen protector. No scratches.
Id suggest a good case, like the OEM flip case. I have no case yet, tho.
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Spigen. Nuff said.
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I've already had a gorilla glass phone get a nasty noticeable scratch before. (didn't drop it either)
Ever since I refuse to buy "any" device ever again without a screen protector...
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All my phones since the Nokia N8 haven't had a single scratch on them. That's why I don't buy screen protectors, they look ugly, they feel different than glass and I just don't like them. I gifted my little brother that N8, then gifted my girlfriend my ex SGSII and she then sold it without scratches, now she owns a SGSIII without scratches. My Note 1 was with me for 5 months and when I sold it had zero scratches.
Now my Galaxy Note 2 has about 2 weeks of use and it already has 2 little tiny scratches on the screen. It doesn't bother me as you can't see them on normal use and just when you look at the glass from one particular angle, but the scratches are there. Very very small, very very light, but is there. I took the same care as with any of my previous phones so my guess is that Samsung used the properties of Gorilla Glass 2 to make the phone thinner and not stronger, and now it scratches more easily. Since those 2 little scratches my Note2 is always on my case now and hasn't developed any extra scratches. But like I said, neither of my previous phones had any scratch at all, the Nokia N8 and SGSII were amazing since I used them a lot and them my brother or my GF kept using them quite a lot and not a single scratch. The Note 1 was with me for just 4-5 months. The Note 2 screen is definitely a bit more prone to scratches.
TL; DR:
The Note 2 screen is more prone to scratches from my POV. Older phones that I had I sold without scratches after more than a year of use. Note 2 is 2-3 weeks old and with 2 almost non noticeable -but existent- scratches.

Gorilla glass two is more harder than gorilla glass 1 and hence more susceptible to dust scratches. No doubt itbwill give u more protection from nails, keys and other metallic stuff but gorilla glasses are not resistant to Scratches caused by dust and G2 is more prone to it. So keep it safe from dust and i would say that its better to get a screen protector than regretting.
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I got few scratches just by wiping it with a cloth.for future, is it possible to replace just the glass

After my recent experience with S3 I realized it was worth buying investing in the screen protector.
Get one and save yourself from the pain. My S3 got scratched even without being dropped.
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qazibasit said:
Gorilla glass two is more harder than gorilla glass 1 and hence more susceptible to dust scratches. No doubt itbwill give u more protection from nails, keys and other metallic stuff but gorilla glasses are not resistant to Scratches caused by dust and G2 is more prone to it. So keep it safe from dust and i would say that its better to get a screen protector than regretting.
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This could not be more wrong. GG2 has the same characteristics as GG1 but is 20% thinner. That's supposed to be the innovation here.
It's just a matter of luck. No matter how you try to spin it. If your screen comes in contact with something harder than it is such as sand (not regular dust) then it will get scratched.
http://m.corninggorillaglass.com/smartphone/#_InnovatingWithGorilla

Sand in particular is the weakness of gorilla glass. A single grain of sand floating around in your pocket will cause mayhem with the glass. In fact sand will scratch the glass more than keys or coins will.
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S4 gets easily scratched

Hi, I was wondering if any of you S4 users have any scratches on your screen? I have quite a lot and have had the phone for a month. I thought gorilla glass 3 would be tougher than GG2. My HTC One had less scratches and I had it for longer. My brother had the S4 and complained about the amount of scratches also.

I have also noticed a couple of scratches on the screen. I have had mine for just over a month.

lot of it is down to environment. No amount of careful use will help if there is lint / dust particles in your pocket. Those are invisible but those minute sand particles will scratch anything short of diamond.
My sis has lot of fine hairline scratches on the ONE's soft key area which is only thing exposed. Screen part was covered and as some screen protectors had issues with soft keys, she had cut bottom part of the screen protector and it has fine scratches there.
Unless you really make sure there is no lint or you live in area which does not have too much wind dust, it is not easy to keep the phone scratchless without screen protector and without babying it.
I have always said, put a screen protector on it. Nature is more unpredictable than our technology, and more harsh than what we think.

I have absolutely no scratches and I wouldn't exactly say I baby my phone either
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I just would hate to see my s4 get scratches and i hate the usual screen protectors so I got spigen glass screen protector. It's the best and I would absolutely recommend it. It's a small cost to pay in my opinion.

vampyren said:
I just would hate to see my s4 get scratches and i hate the usual screen protectors so I got spigen glass screen protector. It's the best and I would absolutely recommend it. It's a small cost to pay in my opinion.
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+100000 i love mine ! :good:

I have not a single scratch on my screen and i have had my phone a month ;P

I learned my lesson when my S2 had so much scratches without using screen protector. Now, I am using screen protector to protect the screen of my S4. It's cheap though.
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pauldexter said:
I learned my lesson when my S2 had so much scratches without using screen protector. Now, I am using screen protector to protect the screen of my S4. It's cheap though.
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Really? I had my S2 for a year and a half and didn't have any noticeable scratches. Just some minor ones if I looked too closely. And I never ever used a screen protector or a case. S2 was a tank.

Moz007 said:
+100000 i love mine ! :good:
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Same here. It's pricey but it's the best. I love it.
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about 3 months and screen stay the same, no any damned even a minor scratch

Had mine since week 1 in the UK... Not 1 mark on my screen, at all.
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I had my S2 for 2 years without it getting scratched at all. My S4 has an inch long scratch in the middle of the screen after 3 months.. No idea how it happened.

Ask your self the question, do you use the S4 over 10 years (or longer) ? i don't and i don't care either if it is getting scratched or if the glass breaks.

paulfinch said:
Really? I had my S2 for a year and a half and didn't have any noticeable scratches. Just some minor ones if I looked too closely. And I never ever used a screen protector or a case. S2 was a tank.
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It probably depends on the phone usage. For example when I am listening to music, I usually put my device down (the speaker is facing front).
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