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Hello guys
A friend of mine gave me a BW screen protector and when I tried to place it, apparently the screen had some dust or sth on it, and immediately it filled with dust and became unusable :s
Which screen protector would you suggest for the universal? And also, any way to safely and completely remove all dust etc from the screen before placing it?
Sorry for the weird post but I'm afraid I'm gonna start scratching the display with extended use of the stulys :/
Thnx in advance!
I have a Martin Fields screen protector. It's a bugger to apply, but great once it's on. Clean the screen with a spectacle lens cloth before you start and hope you don't get any bubbles.
Yeah, bubbles ruined it last time I tried
Anyone has this on his universal?
http://www.pocketpctechs.com/main~u...sories-WriteSHIELD%99+AG~item~WSPDA011-2D.htm
I use it on all my devices (the AG one) and I love it.
It is EASY to apply, you can remove and re-add it, you can move it from one device to another, if it gets dust sticked to the adhesive side you can clean it and I haven't yeat thrown a single one away.
It isn't glossy, so your display won't be "shiny" as without it, but the anti-glare effect is very welcome and its thickness is enough to protect the display from almost anything.
Considering that I haven't yet thrown a single one away, despite messing around a lot with them, I consider them to be very good value.
Nice, I'll order one within the week
ps, is a screen protector really that important? I mean, apart from dust, fingerprints etc (which are the main reasons I'll get it), using for example the stylus for gaming and/or handwriting, does this really compromises the screen (scratches etc)?
i have it
it is a good accessory. and it actually does what it is supposed to do.
i would recomend it all save the screen.
I have a Martin Fields screen protector.
More information: http://www.the-gadgeteer.com/review/martin_fields_overlay_plus_pda_screen_protector_review_
I have one of these: http://shop.brando.com.hk/ultraclearscreenprotector.php
You can hardly notice that it's there, apart from making the screen a little more shiny, and the slightly poorer stylus response (doesn't bother me, as I don't use the handwriting input) which I believe is inevitable with any screen protector.
Before applying, I found that wiping the screen firmly with a decent lint-free lens cloth (as you'd get from a photography supplier) was sufficient to remove all fingerprints, fluff etc. The trick is to inspect the screen throughly from all angles with a nice bright light source such as a torch or desk lamp with the display off, as well as with the illumination of the backlight on maximum.
at first i didnt really see this as a disadvantage because i thought the recessed screen would keep scratches away and stuff...
but on a touch device it really is a pain to keep clean and to clean at all because the dirt gets dragged into the edges and is hard to get out.
any tips how to get the screen really clean in a short time ? Right no its driving me nuts to clean the screen everyday for several minutes...with a screen like the Touch Pro i could just wipe the dirt away
I wish I could give some advice but I think were all stuck. I think the majority of people either get a case or some of those screen protectors, wether im in the minority or not, I hate putting things in cases or putting extra bits and pieces on. Mine does get lots of finger prints on the screen but I find a good rub with a micro fibre cloth when I get home works a treat, though the corners can be a pain.
I get quite worried pressing too hard because it's touch screen, but it's the only thing to really get it clean.
You could always use some specialist screen cleaner but having to buy the stuff all the time can be an annoyance.
use something wet. barely wet. not too wet
First blow off the dust if any. Wash your hands, wipe your hands in a soft tissue and with this wet tissue, wipe the screen. This is what barely wet means. This leaves no dried water marks on screen too.
Regards,
Carty..
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use something wet. barely wet. not too wet
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I use Clearview TFT Screen cleaner, just spray a tiny bit on the microfiber cloth, its great stuff
Q-tip
I use a Microfibre cloth for the main screen, but then i have q-tips that I use to get in the corners. Works perfectly...
Tape can be used to lift fingerprints and dust off the screen.
Run a slightly damp Q-Tip cotton-bud round the edges to get the gunk out
the edges are the difficult part, the rest is quite easy to keep clean.
Ill try the Qtip for the edges, thx for all the input
For years I have always used lens cleaner (that you would use for cleaning spectacles) It's really cheap and removes grease without smears, and is perfectly safe.
Whilst in the opticians or chemist grab a lens cloth too (again the same you'd use on your specs) works a treat and again really cheap.
Finally I have a little carbon fibre brush which gets the dust and fluff from those recesses.
Oooohh such pampering for my beloved X1
Hello,
Does anyone know of a way I can fix a small (2/3") light scratch on my Nexus' screen without replacing the whole thing? The scratch is just visible enough to be annoying and can barely be felt when running your fingernail over it to give you an idea of how deep/shallow it is. I was hoping maybe some good glass polish and microfiber cloth might smooth it out...
I also heard that a good screen protector can pretty much hide small scratches as well. I thought about getting the seidio cover, but really wanted to repair the scratch first.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Wes
Polish would be the best bet I reckon.
How did you manage to scratch it?
I thought the Nexus' screen was near scratch resistant (excluding falls, concrete, sand, etc)?
Anything harder than glass can scratch it. I used to think that rubbing it on my jeans was safe. But I think there was a small particle of something. I scratched it Barely visible though, wouldn't even call it a hairline scratch. But there was something there that could scratch the glass, a small particle of sand or even a glass dust particle or something would do it.
i have a bunch of very tiny micro scratches that can only be seen in direct sunlight. and i've babied my phone like no other. nothing except my finger tip has touched the screen. i'd like if others can test their phones in the sunlight to compare. no its not the diagonal touch digitizer. these scratches are vertical and some horizontal, right near the center of the screen, where you would scroll on web pages etc.
since i've literally babied this phone, and these scratches keep getting worse by the day, i can only assume that this is normal and everybody is having these scratches. i have probably 40-50 at this point.
FYI in a normally lit room, my screen looks FANTASTIC, and you would not for one second think there is any such micro scratches. but in sunlight, sure enough, they are there, only can see them at a certain angle.
also i cannot feel these scratches, they are really that small where its not noticeable. but they are absolutely from scrolling the screen. and i touch this thing so lightly its like i barely touch it at all!!
please check your phone too. thanks.
Thanks for all the replies. I have no idea how it got scratched...it resides alone in my front pocket most of the day. I ordered a seidio clear screen protector for it so hopefully it won't get anymore...
Mine are only visible in direct light, too. I can't see them when the screen is on, but when the sun or a light source shines directly on it I can see them. They aren't bad...just noticeable to be annoying...Haha.
Anyway, I guess I will just live with it since I am not very good with polishing compounds and will probably just end up with lots of swirl marks. I just hope they scratches don't grow into cracks with day-to-day use.
Edited: It does make me feel better that I am not the only one with scratch issues.
Thanks again.
Wes
I recommend iDrops. I have a bottle at my disposal and I have removed all kinds of scratches from my various phones and electronics.. Luckily I haven't had to use it on my Nexus yet, but I have no worries that'll it'll work great if I ever need them.
It's a little pricey, but well worth it for how well they work (as long as you follow the directions and spend the TIME it takes to remove the scratches)
http://podshop.com/idrops/
I recommend iDrops.
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I just ordered a bottle. If this works, I will recommend it to all my friends...a product that actually removes (or at least covers up) scratches well can make a lot of money...
I really hope it works.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Edited: Do I need to do the whole phone screen to avoid making a "depression" where the scratch is?
Wes
so still nobody has checked their phone in the sunlight to confirm if they too have scratches on the screen?
Sorry since the scratch I got I've put a screen protector on it. Can't even see the scratch I had and I can't see any faint ones in the middle.
yeah i got a screen protector too, can't mess around with a $600 dollar phone.
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so still nobody has checked their phone in the sunlight to confirm if they too have scratches on the screen?
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if you are talking about the diagonal lines visible in bright sunlight those are the touchscreen digitizer.
Ive been babying mine aswell, never in pocket with keys or anything, come to notice there is one tiny scratch right on the edge of the screen(black part, left side midscreen) but its there nonetheless, just an eye sore blah
Chevytuff19 said:
I just ordered a bottle. If this works, I will recommend it to all my friends...a product that actually removes (or at least covers up) scratches well can make a lot of money...
I really hope it works.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Edited: Do I need to do the whole phone screen to avoid making a "depression" where the scratch is?
Wes
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No, you can Just do the spot where the scratch is.
My best suggestion is to spend time on it. Count on at least an hour of polishing it.
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since i've literally babied this phone, and these scratches keep getting worse by the day, i can only assume that this is normal and everybody is having these scratches.
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I'm not, just for the record. And I haven't kept special care of it, I regret to say.
Lately my screen has become a little bit too sticky - my finger does not slide as easily as it used to be (it's not my finger - same applies when I rub the screen with a piece of napkin for instance) even the backplate has less resistance. This is quite a problem - swype for instance becomes quite unusable..
Could it be a kind of damage to the coating (if any)? I have used on the screen the usual hand cleaning napkins - could these things have damaged the screen? Is there any coating on the screen or is it just some kind of special glass?
How do you clean the screen and how smooth does it become (some times in the past the screen was extremely smooth - don't know, however, whether this had to do with accumulation of oils from my hands).
Thanks
do you mean thoes napkins with alcohol on ?
I use a microfiber cloth and it works nicely.
stop using it to watch porn
but seriously, what kind of hand cleaning napkin have you used? some tissues have moisturizer in them and I don't think that would be good.
If the problem continues return unit as it sounds like hardware problem. Next tine get a screen protector. Also clean your fingers you grub
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It's just going to be your skin...
People swet, people give off different amounts of moisture at different parts of the day... depending on temperature, mood etc etc.
Just wipe your screen on your t-shirt. Go wash your hands and try again.
Have you tried a screen protector or something similar?
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Clean with window cleaning product and wash your hands ....
there is a cleaning spray with silicon, it also removes the antistatic part. I used it at work for scanners, makes glas surface more slippery. not sure whats it called.
i just use nothing! to clean my sceeen glass, more like, i just wipe it under my armpit
i'm referring to shirt sleeves
Evans_Prophet said:
Lately my screen has become a little bit too sticky - my finger does not slide as easily as it used to be (it's not my finger - same applies when I rub the screen with a piece of napkin for instance) even the backplate has less resistance. This is quite a problem - swype for instance becomes quite unusable..
Could it be a kind of damage to the coating (if any)? I have used on the screen the usual hand cleaning napkins - could these things have damaged the screen? Is there any coating on the screen or is it just some kind of special glass?
How do you clean the screen and how smooth does it become (some times in the past the screen was extremely smooth - don't know, however, whether this had to do with accumulation of oils from my hands).
Thanks
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I think it has to do with your fingers and it giving off moisture. At one point, I thought the same thing. The screen would be very hard to swipe. Once I cleaned the screen throughly and washed my hands, it was back to normal, as in day one.
I use my t-shirt to clean or my eye glass cloth. It should get back to the original smoothness.
Thanks for your replies. I think the screen may be a little bit hazy as well. Maybe it is just my idea. I will try a glass cleaning product. I just hope that they're is not some kind of protective layer that I accidentally removed or damaged.
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Sometimes a very clean screen may be more sticky....with use the oil from ur skin will make it easier to swipe...happened wirh me on sgs and iphone..
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You are right. That was the problem. The screen now is a little bit more greasy due to the suntan and it works greatly again. So the screen is like sex: when it's dirty it's just better.
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I don't know what's more saddening... the main post or your serious comments.
Get a screen protector
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Hi all,i just discovered some light scratches on my glass...they are on left side,mostly on "black part",luckily.
I always used a case,microfiber or the (very cheap) plastic case that samsung gave for free after presentation.
It never fell down,just a hit on the bedside table,but it's polished simple wood.
Anyway,is there a way to "fix" it? I hear people saying they put the phone in the pocket with keys and no case,and no scratches at all...that's so sad
I guess i have to deal with it,but still hope for some miracoulus fix...
I'll search for a better case too,it'better
°Dexter° said:
Hi all,i just discovered some light scratches on my glass...they are on left side,mostly on "black part",luckily.
I always used a case,microfiber or the (very cheap) plastic case that samsung gave for free after presentation.
It never fell down,just a hit on the bedside table,but it's polished simple wood.
Anyway,is there a way to "fix" it? I hear people saying they put the phone in the pocket with keys and no case,and no scratches at all...that's so sad
I guess i have to deal with it,but still hope for some miracoulus fix...
I'll search for a better case too,it'better
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It is too late for the scratches, but why don't you protect your screen with a film? There are some excellent products in the market that are almost invisible to the eye and the finger...
Let's don't forget that the SGS screen is scratch resistant, not scratch proof.
I'm not Gorilla glass spoke person, but it's still another plastic with higher durability.
basic physics law still applicable, as long as there is a sudden pressure apply on the glass, there are chances that the screen may cracked / scratched.
we all need to take care of it. I don't think there is any fix you can apply
BS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfT9qfVkVQM
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/859694/banana_cd_scratch_remover/
Tried it once, can't say it worked for me, but probably more compatible with gorilla
Within a week of owning mine I found a nice big scratch down the middle of the screen. Really, really, annoying. I put it in a soft case all the time, only got it out when I used it, so I've no idea where it came from.
Strange thing is when I clean the screen with a microfibre cloth it disappears. Completely! Only to return once I touch it again with my grubby fingers.
There is no fix, and any you do attempt will put you at serious risk of making it worse. Heard nightmare situations where people have used repair kits or toothpaste and it's left a nice big scuff where there was once a tiny scratch.
Got a Martin Fields screen protector on at the moment. Does affect the display quality but not massively, and is a fingerprint and grease magnet, but at least it's protecting the screen, and the scratch is no longer visible.
Great guys, now I have to invest in a screenprotector as well. Doh....
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Within a week of owning mine I found a nice big scratch down the middle of the screen. Really, really, annoying. I put it in a soft case all the time, only got it out when I used it, so I've no idea where it came from.
Strange thing is when I clean the screen with a microfibre cloth it disappears. Completely! Only to return once I touch it again with my grubby fingers.
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You may find that it is from the case, not neccessarily scratching the screen but rubbing it more along that area than the rest. When you touch it the grease from your fingers 'sticks' more or less to that area than the rest, causing it to become visible.
I had a huge scratch on mine so I used the banana trick, 2 days later some ape stole it
^^ lol made my day
The screen is one of the best things abt the device imo! I dont use any screen protector nor case....and it still is spotless! Ive demonstrated to so many people by scratching the display with my car keys....nothing yet maybe i should tone down my demonstrations just a little bit
I abuse my phone unprotected. I already had my fair share of trouble with micro dust on a previous phone using a cover. Nowadays I just trie to remember to only put my sgs in my right pocket.
I guess that thecresta and i have the same scratch-type:it's light and becomes more visible when i swipe over it...the screen gets "dirty" due to skin "oil",the scratch remains clean :|
I'll keep it then,and think about protection...
dont trust gorilla glass, my motorola milestone also had scratches and it has gorilla glass
Soniboy84 said:
Great guys, now I have to invest in a screenprotector as well. Doh....
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Sorry to hear about your scratch. FWIW I have never used a screen protector on any of my iPhone's or the SGS. So far so good. Keep it away from ladies with diamond rings and keep it away from sand. Two biggies that will ruin your day.
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Sorry to hear about your scratch. FWIW I have never used a screen protector on any of my iPhone's or the SGS. So far so good. Keep it away from ladies with diamond rings and keep it away from sand. Two biggies that will ruin your day.
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but how do u stop sand from entering your pockets?
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but how do u stop sand from entering your pockets?
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Well dont put you phone in a cloth that went in the sand ...... Still Gorilla glass is the strongest screen that you can find on a phone. Unless you want a crappy but really resistant phone http://www.sonimtech.com/features_xp3quest.php