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Just got my mercury screen protector today

Anyone have an tips for putting it on as I've had 0 luck with screen protectors in the past.
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And why is there 2 screen protectors one coloured round the edges and one just clear?
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Crisis averted. Did the ole scotch tape trick to remove the dust particles. That should be in all screen protectors instructions as it works a treat.
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Good luck
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My general rules are (1) try to do it in a humid atmosphere, so there's less dust in the air, eg. a bathroom with a shower running, (2) to wash the back of the protector with water just before applying, and (3) try to fix errant dust motes with tape on the front to peel up a corner, and tape underneath to grab the dust, which it sounds like you've done. Personally I'm a big fan of the Brando ultra-clear protectors. Good luck!

I'm really loving the look of the phone with the colour change but the screen seems to have a kind of static look to it. Hopefully I'll get used to it as the phone looks great
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I bought some SGP protectors for my S III. Well one of the kinds I bought was the ultra optics or whichever the the one that resists fingerprints is and it has almost like a texture on the screen which is kind of annoying to look at. I feel like it dulls the whole thing. I may take it off eventually and put the remaining ultra crystal I have from my i747

Really loving this screen protector.
The galaxy's s3 seems to me like it is very prone to scratches.
I always keep my phone in a pocket with nothing in it like keys or money yet I've got some pretty deep scratches on it.
I didnt get anywhere near as much with my s1, s2 or galaxy tab p1000.
Basically this screen is giving me protection and I'd even go as far as to say that it is making the scratches that I've acquired less noticeable.
Feels great too. I'm my opinion better that original screen and you have the added bonus of the anti fingerprint.
Defo recommend this
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Do you have scratches on your Corning glass

I am debating whether to use a screen protector....

No, not a single one. And I use my N7 on a daily basis (since mid July) without a screen protector.
Just get good cover for the N7 (LuvTab, Poetic, etc.) and you'll be perfectly fine.

No, but I am pretty careful with it. My phone has gorilla glass and I have a scratch on that. It aint scratch proof.

Some fine scratches that are only noticeable when the screen is off and at an angle, so nothing to worry about too much. I refuse to use protection
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Had a screen protector on, looked terrible. Now I'm using it naked, but with a pouch.
No scratches yet,it's been several weeks.

I don't know but I actually prefer the look of my screen with a matte SP on. I also love the feel and the lack of fingerprints. My N7 was stolen yesterday and I bought a new one. I had a SGP Matte Ultra Fine protector on it and it is sorely missed after using the stock glass.
The fingerprints are the worst and I hate how after playing a game with a D-pad for a few, the area under your thumb starts to get tacky and hard to slide. I'm having to constantly wipe it down. I'm putting another one on there ASAP.

mattcooper said:
Some fine scratches that are only noticeable when the screen is off and at an angle, so nothing to worry about too much. I refuse to use protection
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What we talking about here???
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I hate protection...for both me and my nexus!! Raw just feels so much better!!!
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The glass material of the screen seems to be reliable.
My N7 previously has a AG screen-protector, but then I removed it So far there are no scratches, but probably because it is protected by a case with smart cover.
If being afraid of any scratches that N7 may have, I would suggest an AR screen-protector. Try it.

No scratches on mine. It was also over a full month before I purchased a case.

What can you do to get rid of scratches if you get them or can you?
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Is a screen protector necessary?

I got this tablet for Christmas. I was curious if a screen protector is truly needed since a tablet doesnt go through the same abuse as a phone.
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I don't use it for anything. Better response and better display. Just have to be careful.
Still Charged Up

Thats what i was thinking. I already baby the hell out it
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I use screen protectors on all my devices. After applying the screen protector to my tf300t, I can tell no noticeable change in touch screen response.
Over time, no matter how much you try and baby the device, the screen will accumulate scratches. A screen protector is a good investment IMO.
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for the price they are in englant £3 for 2 its a no brainer, put on well you will never notice its on , thats untill you scratch it , scratch the screen itself the scratch can not be removed remember we dont have gorrila glass

I don't use a screen protector. If I used a stylus frequently I might, but I almost exclusively use my finger. It's a lot easier not to realize there's some potentially damaging grit between a stylus and the screen. A lot less likely between your finger and the screen.

How long does a screen protector usually stay on?

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How long does a screen protector usually stay on?
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They can last quite awhile. I've had them last on my phone for months.
Another thing as whether or not to use a screen protector, once you see the scratches starting to show up on the protector, you'll be glad that you applied one.
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I've never had scratches just appear on any device I've owned. My infuse and s2 never had a screen protecter not one scratch. Scratches don't just appear.
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I have a very minor scratch on my tf300, happened only recently (after months of use). If I use a screen protector, will the scratch be more visible? (it is now only visible when the screen is off).

mhays705 said:
I've never had scratches just appear on any device I've owned. My infuse and s2 never had a screen protecter not one scratch. Scratches don't just appear.
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Have you ever turned the screen off and turned it so you can see light reflect off of it. I haven't seen a device yet that didn't accumulate fine scratches on the screen. Those fine scratches build up over a period of time and you will eventually start to notice them. Dust is gritty.
Also, for those once in a blue moon accidents, better to have one on than not. A screen protector is easy to replace. A glass screen is a whole different ball game.
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there are also anti reflection protectors.
got one from amazon, it really reduced the reflections on my device therefore i would go for a protektor.
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I have an OG samsung galaxy tab since the day of first sale which i guess is in the nighborhood of 2 or 3 years and i just windexed it, yes i use windex on the screen and always have, nor has it ever had a screen protector and it is mirror smooth with no visible scratch in any lighting angles. However this device doesnt have Gorilla Glass like that one so i may get a screeny.

Cases scratching chrome bezel?

Is anyone finding that there cases are scratching the hell out of the bezel?
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No but the asphalt that I dropped mine on did a good job
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Is anyone finding that there cases are scratching the hell out of the bezel?
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Nope. I have three different kinds of cases and they all do their job pretty well. I guess it just depends on which case you use.

Using a Diztronic case since December and have no problem with the bezel getting scratched.

My bezel is getting scratched just by being my pocket!!! I've never put anything my pocket besides the phone not have I ever put the phone with the screen facing down.
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Using the LG bumper, no scratches
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I use a diztronic case and official bumper. My bezel looks like hell. I work outside and my pockets get a lot of grit in them throughout the day.

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Using the LG bumper, no scratches
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Im using this this and this has happened. Please everyone look closely?
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I'm using the diztronic tpu case since jan and my bezel has a good amount of scratches too :/

Used the Diztronic TPU case for 2 weeks and got a ton of scratches on the bezel on the top end and bottom end of the phone; had none before, and haven't gotten any more after.
Not the case's fault per say, but the "chrome" finish scratches very easily, so if an otherwise harmless bit of grit gets trapped between the case and the bezel it gets it's sandpaper action on.

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I'm using the diztronic tpu case since jan and my bezel has a good amount of scratches too :/
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Its like the case is trapping dirt and its then scratching it
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Every tpu / hard case I have ever had has scratched the bezel in one way or another, however not as much as if it wasn't on there, as others said grit/muck/dust gets trapped between the phone and the case, as the cases are pretty tight but can move (i.e. if you squeeze the sides of the case with a tpu case) and this cuases the sratches. I use the Official bumper and have had no problems on the N4, but I take it off and clean it/the phone pretty regularly, however the the design of the bumper means the upper rim of the case is lifted off the screen/bezel by 0.5-1 mm.
Best way to combat this is to give it a quick clean every day, but even then it will still happen.

I'm using a Kayscase which I ordered before they were completely stocked -- I tell you this because the case has no logo. I ordered another case by BoxWave (the Blackout LG Nexus case) -- it turned out to be the exact same case as the Kayscase (Slim Soft Gel Cover). They seem to do an excellent job of keeping the Nexus 4 scratch-free (face, back and bezel). I like this case because it's unobtrusive and allows me to lay the phone face down on flat surfaces.

My screen = dust magnet

Any ideas on keeping dust off of it? It builds up on the corners of my case + screen because its attracted to my screen. I'm assuming from static but I'm not sure. Dust hates me.
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Any ideas on keeping dust off of it? It builds up on the corners of my case + screen because its attracted to my screen. I'm assuming from static but I'm not sure. Dust hates me.
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Do you have dirty pockets?

Yeah, the N4's naked screen really attracts dust for some reason unknown to me. None of my other phones have done it. I think it's probably because of some property of the oleophobic coating. Thankfully it wipes off pretty easily.
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