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I want to buy a Samsung Google Nexus S I9023 but it does not have a Gorilla Glass. If I use a screen guard, will that be enough protection and will it impair the touch experience?

mk.xda said:
I want to buy a Samsung Google Nexus S I9023 but it does not have a Gorilla Glass. If I use a screen guard, will that be enough protection and will it impair the touch experience?
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Yes it will be enough as long as you don't throw it at a wall or drop it(although I still recommend the gel case or hard case in addition to screen protector) and I haven't noticed any hindering of elegance and I am using the Zagg screen protector. It may take a week but it will mold right in and you'll hardly notice it is there.
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Thanks
It was really a relief. Anyway am from India and will have to look for local equivalents but hearing that it would not impair the experience was a deal-saver Thanks really.

I use the phone without a screen protector for about 3 months now. I don't have a single scratch on it. I always take good care of it and never put it in a pocket with anything else (except maybe a handkerchief).

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I use the phone without a screen protector for about 3 months now. I don't have a single scratch on it. I always take good care of it and never put it in a pocket with anything else (except maybe a handkerchief).
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Same with me; no screen protector and I've had mine for about 4 months without any problems whatsoever. I don't even take any special precautions except to make sure there isn't any sand or anything on the screen before I wipe it.
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Had the phone early January and have not used it with a screen protector and have yet to get a scratch on my screen. Don't worry too much about it
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I didn't have it more than two days before the protector was put on it. This is, of course, only because I get a discount on accessories occasionally at the store I usually go to. So 25% off sounded pretty good without having to buy two accessories for the usual deal.
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Anyone using ghost armor?

Well I currently have SGP dual front and back but this thing is a finger print magnet. I saw a ghost armor booth in the mall and I'm wondering if anyone uses it? How's clarity and smoothness? Orange peel? Does it pick up a lot of fingerprints? I don't want to pay a lot and then not like it!
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I use it and have on my last 6+ devices. I swear by it. Its ghost armor or nothing for me. I don't like how plastic everything else feels. Very clear and durable.
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I use it and have on my last 6+ devices. I swear by it. Its ghost armor or nothing for me. I don't like how plastic everything else feels. Very clear and durable. <br />
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So no orange peel? Also is it rubbery feeling like other wet applies? Edge to edge as well right? What case you using with it? Want to make sure it works with OEM bumper and it doesn't peel
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Gja88 said:
So no orange peel? Also is it rubbery feeling like other wet applies? Edge to edge as well right? What case you using with it? Want to make sure it works with OEM bumper and it doesn't peel
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I use it exactly because there is a ghost armor stand at the mall.
No orange peel. I haven't used other wet applies, but I don't think it feels rubbery. It is not edge to edge, the curved edges are left uncovered and even the back piece is a little small. I have the official bumper with it and the ghost armor works perfectly, the bumper actually does not even touch the front and back pieces. I have the full covering around the edges as well, which obviously does get covered.
Hope that helps.

Gja88 said:
So no orange peel? Also is it rubbery feeling like other wet applies? Edge to edge as well right? What case you using with it? Want to make sure it works with OEM bumper and it doesn't peel
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I just got a full body Ghost Armor for my N4 and I was surprised by 2 things:
1) It isn't edge to edge which I found odd because it was a wet apply.
2) Normally, I would not even look at a screen protector if it wasn't edge to edge but oddly, this protector isn't even noticeable that it isn't edge to edge. The way the N4's screen curves on its sides is so pronounced that you won't be able to see the edges of the screen protector. I've seen some other non-edge to edge protectors (SGP for example) and it looks terrible with such a "small" protector but this one seems to be oddly fine. I can't explain why this one looks fine (it's not as if they use some kind of special material or something), but I have no problems with it at all and as a bonus, it won't lift up because of any cases. Best of both worlds I'd say and I'm pretty satisfied.
I also got them to throw on a matte back protector which I think will go well with the official bumper if that ever comes back into stock. I was going to get a clear back as well but they ran out and offered me a matte back which I took. Think it was a good decision as the back will feel more solid with it than a smudgy and fingerprinty clear back.
They also put on some side protectors for the sides of the phone which I don't really like. Most likely going to rip them off, but might keep them as I will be using a case anyways and would make no difference.
Pretty satisfied overall. A little pricey at $35 for a full body kit + installation but I have always hated applying screen protectors by myself. Throw in the lifetime warranty and it's fair value I'd say.

Thanks for the replies. One last question. Does the clear one repel fingerprints well? If not how would you compare the matte one to the clear one as far as clarity is concerned?
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I used to only use ghost armor but tried Bestskinsever and now ghost armor looks like crap to me. The orange peel effect is horrible on ghost armor and on BSE it almost non existent. Just my opinion
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Gja88 said:
Thanks for the replies. One last question. Does the clear one repel fingerprints well? If not how would you compare the matte one to the clear one as far as clarity is concerned?
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The clear one repels fingerprints about as well as the screen alone, maybe a little better, which basically means it doesn't.

Im thinking about getting ghost armor im just not down with the price

benjimatt said:
Im thinking about getting ghost armor im just not down with the price
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You can order it and install it yourself and save 5$ from the installation fee. It is really easy to install yourself, although it takes a little while to cure, being a wet-apply screen protector. Personally I also don't really trust the stand at the mall near where I live, as I let the guy there do it once, and he did it quite poorly (left dust and many bubbles underneath, and actually didn't line up the cutouts right). I ended up redoing it myself ( I feel like reiterating that it is the easiest screen protector installation I have ever done). However, this is just my experience with the people at my mall, YMMV.

Mr. Chocolate said:
You can order it and install it yourself and save 5$ from the installation fee. It is really easy to install yourself, although it takes a little while to cure, being a wet-apply screen protector. Personally I also don't really trust the stand at the mall near where I live, as I let the guy there do it once, and he did it quite poorly (left dust and many bubbles underneath, and actually didn't line up the cutouts right). I ended up redoing it myself ( I feel like reiterating that it is the easiest screen protector installation I have ever done). However, this is just my experience with the people at my mall, YMMV.
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I've generally had good experience with the stand at my mall, specifically with one guy who even when hungover (he told me) still did a great job. I've certainly had better treatment with Apple devices though, they go through so many iPhones/iPods each day that they can do it in there sleep and I find they have more difficulty with less popular, or, in this case, new devices like the Nexus 4.
With the Nexus 4 I'm a little dissatisfied with some of the application. The sides in particular, but for some reason the guy had trouble with the backing as well and there is a few air bubbles that have been bugging me. I've been considering redoing it myself, but as I've always had them do it I don't have the materials.
Do you know what I could use to reapply it at home?

AgentBEATS said:
I've generally had good experience with the stand at my mall, specifically with one guy who even when hungover (he told me) still did a great job. I've certainly had better treatment with Apple devices though, they go through so many iPhones/iPods each day that they can do it in there sleep and I find they have more difficulty with less popular, or, in this case, new devices like the Nexus 4.
With the Nexus 4 I'm a little dissatisfied with some of the application. The sides in particular, but for some reason the guy had trouble with the backing as well and there is a few air bubbles that have been bugging me. I've been considering redoing it myself, but as I've always had them do it I don't have the materials.
Do you know what I could use to reapply it at home?
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I found that many of the tiny speck-like air bubbles actually dissappear by themselves after a few days, the larger ones you can sort of "push out" with your finger.
If you choose to install it yourself, they give you all the supplies you need, including a new screen protector, covered under the warranty. However, the mall stand I go to asks that you bring in your old screen protector if you peeled it off, so hang on to it.

Mr. Chocolate said:
I found that many of the tiny speck-like air bubbles actually dissappear by themselves after a few days, the larger ones you can sort of "push out" with your finger.
If you choose to install it yourself, they give you all the supplies you need, including a new screen protector, covered under the warranty. However, the mall stand I go to asks that you bring in your old screen protector if you peeled it off, so hang on to it.
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I've never been given all the supplies before, as they do the install there and then I'm on my way. I've gone back and got them to reapply a few times previously with a few other devices, but I felt like I might just try it myself this time.
I realize most of the bubbles disappear, but it's already been over a week and there are a number of them left including one large one that I knew from the beginning would never go away on its own.

DowntownJeffBrown said:
I used to only use ghost armor but tried Bestskinsever and now ghost armor looks like crap to me. The orange peel effect is horrible on ghost armor and on BSE it almost non existent. Just my opinion
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THIS^. I literally just applied my bestskinsever, and i love it. great fit. I am not using a case at the moment tho, waiting for it in the mail currently

Matte Anti-Glare screen protectors?

I tried many different screen protectors but I don't like any of the ones I've tired mainly because my finger just skids along the screen rather than gliding, it ruins the whole touch experience. I've seen these matte like anti glare screen protectors for the iphone and really liked them, they were really smooth. Is there any screen protectors like this for the Nexus 4? I've seen some links but no reviews for any of them. If you're using one that you really like, please leave a link. Thanks.

I'm just using a generic matte one from eBay. Just had to make sure it had sensor cut outs. My friends one wasnt cut so he cut it himself.

These are the ones i'm using now.
www.ebay.com/itm/261150701547?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

The ones I got from ebay (seller dzystro or something like that) are of decent quality, and cutouts are okay but are 1-2mm short in the height. so the topmost part of my screen isnt covered, like right above the sensors

BravoMotorola said:
I tried many different screen protectors but I don't like any of the ones I've tired mainly because my finger just skids along the screen rather than gliding, it ruins the whole touch experience. I've seen these matte like anti glare screen protectors for the iphone and really liked them, they were really smooth. Is there any screen protectors like this for the Nexus 4? I've seen some links but no reviews for any of them. If you're using one that you really like, please leave a link. Thanks.
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You could check out Bodyguardz's HD Anti-glare/Anti-fingerprint ScreenGuardz screen protector via the link below:
http://www.bodyguardz.com/screenguardz-google-nexus-4-cases-screen-protectors-covers-shields-skins-films.html?dir=asc&order=sort_priority#

mTOOKIE said:
You could check out Bodyguardz's HD Anti-glare/Anti-fingerprint ScreenGuardz screen protector via the link below:
http://www.bodyguardz.com/screengua...skins-films.html?dir=asc&order=sort_priority#
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$15? No thank you.
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bodyguardz has matte screen protectors... I ordered some a while back and they're still great.

I got the eBay ones (pack of 6). They're really nice in terms of feeling and smoothness. No fingerprints either.
Only issue that I kinda don't like is that it kinda ruins the screen quality. Whites look terrible. Dark colors seem the same..
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If you want to see sparking pixel,
then go to get the Matte One.

happyG2er said:
These are the ones i'm using now.
www.ebay.com/itm/261150701547?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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Do these leave a little room around the edges or is it edge to edge protection? I'm using a bumper and dont want the edges to peel up.

richteralan said:
$15? No thank you.
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An expensive protector will last way longer than the cheap ones, I see it as a long term investment

jarturoar said:
An expensive protector will last way longer than the cheap ones, I see it as a long term investment
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I got 6 for 3$. For 15$, I'd have 30. Each one lasts me a MINIMUM of half a year. That's 15 years... I doubt I'll still have my N4 then
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jarturoar said:
An expensive protector will last way longer than the cheap ones, I see it as a long term investment
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You mean "a good protector will last way longer...". There are plenty of crappy expensive ones!

Thin case that only "grabs" top and bottom?

Right now Im running a bumper (well, the girlfriend, who is a phonebreaker, is running it because she is waiting for her substantial case to arrive) but I was wondering if there were other options.
Most times Im running naked and only using the bumper in situations when I thought there was real risk. The main reason is because i love the cascading touch screen, it feels much better working on the phone without my thumb crashing into the lip of a bezel or case when swiping/typing.
So my question is, has anyeone seen a case that clips onto the phone holding only onto the top/bottom (and corners) but maybe only going up half or less of the sides, as to not interfere with the drop off effect of the screen?
I think if I had something like that I would be more willing to run the case more often. I know it couldn't be a bumper, it would need a back to support the sides and I am prepared to live with not seeing the blingy back.

I've been looking for this too! Haven't found a case like that yet...
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I asked exactly this same question, and the answer is that no one has made such a case yet. However, I did buy the rearth ringke slim case, which grips the sides, but very shallow, and it is pretty good. You don't bump the sides until you are about three fourths of the way down the bevel.
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ryan stewart said:
Right now Im running a bumper (well, the girlfriend, who is a phonebreaker, is running it because she is waiting for her substantial case to arrive) but I was wondering if there were other options.
Most times Im running naked and only using the bumper in situations when I thought there was real risk. The main reason is because i love the cascading touch screen, it feels much better working on the phone without my thumb crashing into the lip of a bezel or case when swiping/typing.
So my question is, has anyeone seen a case that clips onto the phone holding only onto the top/bottom (and corners) but maybe only going up half or less of the sides, as to not interfere with the drop off effect of the screen?
I think if I had something like that I would be more willing to run the case more often. I know it couldn't be a bumper, it would need a back to support the sides and I am prepared to live with not seeing the blingy back.
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Hmm, that would be awesome. I'd be interested in a case like such, as well.
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Might want to send an email to Rearth, and inquire about them making one. They already have one for the Galaxy Nexus. Just a thought.
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I'm waiting for this case from Amazon, its a leather flip down case and only grabs the 4 corners of the phone leaving most of the screen free, and i don't even need a screen protector with that.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LGAF0I/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Basmatek said:
I'm waiting for this case from Amazon, its a leather flip down case and only grabs the 4 corners of the phone leaving most of the screen free, and i don't even need a screen protector with that.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LGAF0I/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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that looks nice!
amazon US : $12.70
amazon uk : £24.95 = $37.24 !!
its a shame, far to expensive for me (uk)

Basmatek said:
I'm waiting for this case from Amazon, its a leather flip down case and only grabs the 4 corners of the phone leaving most of the screen free, and i don't even need a screen protector with that.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LGAF0I/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Damn, that in a thin TPU with no flip cover would be basically what I am looking for. I rock my phone naked 90% of the time now and the bumper when riding my motorcycle. I just cant stomach covering up a thin, attractive product with a massive case.

Email sent to Rearth. I would love a Nexus 4 version of their Galaxy Nexus Slim case.

kelvrick said:
Email sent to Rearth. I would love a Nexus 4 version of their Galaxy Nexus Slim case.
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+1. Being saying that since the N4 came out. That GNex case was awesome.

ryan stewart said:
Damn, that in a thin TPU with no flip cover would be basically what I am looking for. I rock my phone naked 90% of the time now and the bumper when riding my motorcycle. I just cant stomach covering up a thin, attractive product with a massive case.
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I use this case only in my car or in my pocket. When i get home it takes me 3" to remove it or put it back on. And i don't like screen or back protectors.

Do u use a Screen Protector?

As the thread subject says, I got a screen protector today but im not liking its display and ive also heard that Nexus 4's Gorilla Glass 2 is good enough to handle scratches, so just wanna have a general idea about what you people are having.
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nope. my n4 is completely naked. granted, i do have micro scratches on the back glass, the front glass is perfect.

I don't, did at first but when i went to replace it, didn't want to put one back on cos the screen was so much better without, only using bumper

simms22 said:
nope. my n4 is completely naked. granted, i do have micro scratches on the back glass, the front glass is perfect.
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Joey-UK said:
I don't, did at first but when i went to replace it, didn't want to put one back on cos the screen was so much better without, only using bumper
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Thanks for the replies, my back is safe with a back cover, was just worried for the front, from how much time are you using the device?
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hsn97 said:
Thanks for the replies, my back is safe with a back cover, was just worried for the front, from how much time are you using the device?
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4-5hours? Screen on time
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hsn97 said:
Thanks for the replies, my back is safe with a back cover, was just worried for the front, from how much time are you using the device?
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since january. im a heavy user, the phone is always with me. i normally carry it in my back pocket. i have dropped it a few times, and it has slid across tables and fallen by itself, but no damage(luckily it has fallen on soft things, or ive broken its fall with my foot).

I never used one on any of my devices. Im pretty careful and the N4 guerrilla glass screen still looks new after 6 months.

I never use them..

Yes I always buy screen protector and case in same week I buy my phone. It protects it from scratches.
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Joey-UK said:
I don't, did at first but when i went to replace it, didn't want to put one back on cos the screen was so much better without, only using bumper
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Same here. I've got a couple scratches on the front but meh.

I think screen protectors are stupid. Bumper case works fine for me.

nope because it always conflicts with my case.. so i gave up screen protectors.. and no scratch although the oleophobic seemed to have stopped working ...

Completely naked. Some scratches on the back but the front is fine.
Usage 5-6h a day since Nov last year.
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Nope Naked as the day i was born, Just the bumper had mine since dec:good:

People dont use screen protectors because they cant put them on hahah.fact

I only am using a rear protector on my wife's N4 because it's the only way to keep it from slipping off the orb. But my N4 has nothing on it.
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Thread Closed, we dont need any more screen protection threads.