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Hey guys,as title says(kind of anyway),I've had enough of the oleophobic coating on the SGS2.Fingerprints stay on screen no matter(I have very oily skin,unfortunately) and it's not any better than my Desire HD for that matter.Not that it bothers me for that,but it SCRATCHES like hell.I already have more fine scrathces on my GS2 after 2 weeks than on my DHD after 7 months.So I want to remove the oleophobic coating.
Now,I know it's done somehow by cleaning the screen using certain cleaning stuff,but what cleaning stuff?Can I use a window cleaner or something?And should I wipe it with a fiber cloth?
Thanks guys!
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Hey guys,as title says(kind of anyway),I've had enough of the oleophobic coating on the SGS2.Fingerprints stay on screen no matter(I have very oily skin,unfortunately) and it's not any better than my Desire HD for that matter.Not that it bothers me for that,but it SCRATCHES like hell.I already have more fine scrathces on my GS2 after 2 weeks than on my DHD after 7 months.So I want to remove the oleophobic coating.
Now,I know it's done somehow by cleaning the screen using certain cleaning stuff,but what cleaning stuff?Can I use a window cleaner or something?And should I wipe it with a fiber cloth?
Thanks guys!
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some one said he used polish liquids
i recommend liter fluid
OP, take my advice , do NOT do it! You think the coating is not helping, wait till you remove it! It will be 100 times worse, literally!
If you do decide to rid the screen of the coating - I succeeded (on SGS1) with Chlorine toilet bowl cleaning liquid, but be very careful to not get it inside speakers/mikes. All the scratches remained though, mine were in the glass, not the coating.
You want that coating on there. Just get a screen protector and maybe a matte one if the finger prints bother you.
Damn,I hate screen protectors...
KreoXDA,mine are most probably not on the glass itself.I can't feel them with my fingernail(And I have long fingernails on my right hand-classic guitar player anyone? ) like I could with such scratches on other phones.Anyway,I'll see if I can find some good screen protector.All I've used just crapped all over my touchscreen experience.I'd try Zaggs,but guess what!NOT available in Greece!I''m losing my patience here...
ZAGGS are the WORST for sensitivity!!, STAY AWAY
try an steinheil one? their ultrathin series is good
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ZAGGS are the WORST for sensitivity!!, STAY AWAY
try an steinheil one? their ultrathin series is good
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Yeah...Well,I found Zaggs(they even came to Greece...Oh well!) but I cannot find Steinheils.What about Belkin?They have a matte overlay that I think would be nice.
Also,what do you mean that Zaggs are the worst for sensitivity?Is it harder to select something on the screen with a protector on?
Thanks anyway pal!
zaggs are the thickest screen protectors on the market!, they ruin the touchscreen experience, they DO block fingerprints well though. they also have the 'orange peel' effect on them.
woops, the SGP steinheil ones arent available *yet*
meanwhile, THIS should suit your needs...
blickmanic said:
zaggs are the thickest screen protectors on the market!, they ruin the touchscreen experience, they DO block fingerprints well though. they also have the 'orange peel' effect on them.
woops, the SGP steinheil ones arent available *yet*
meanwhile, THIS should suit your needs...
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Well,I'll see if I can find it in Greece or else...E-bay it is!I have never bought anything from e-bay though...Will buy a jig,that's for sure!
tolis626 said:
Hey guys,as title says(kind of anyway),I've had enough of the oleophobic coating on the SGS2.Fingerprints stay on screen no matter(I have very oily skin,unfortunately) and it's not any better than my Desire HD for that matter.Not that it bothers me for that,but it SCRATCHES like hell.I already have more fine scrathces on my GS2 after 2 weeks than on my DHD after 7 months.So I want to remove the oleophobic coating.
Now,I know it's done somehow by cleaning the screen using certain cleaning stuff,but what cleaning stuff?Can I use a window cleaner or something?And should I wipe it with a fiber cloth?
Thanks guys!
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When I got burgled the police said finger prints actually very difficult to pickup because finger tips don't have sweat glands. Relies on someone touching their face or hair or rubbing their palms together. This its not meant to be pointed comment but as you offered a reason, Try doing less of that
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Oh and I ordered sgp ones from the place recommended on the accessories thread. delivered from korea to uk, good stuff.
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When I got burgled the police said finger prints actually very difficult to pickup because finger tips don't have sweat glands. Relies on someone touching their face or hair or rubbing their palms together. This its not meant to be pointed comment but as you offered a reason, Try doing less of that
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Oh sh!t,I didn't know that.And I was blaming my fingers for nothing?
Well,I'll try and touch my face less.When I sweat(especially now in the summer with the high temperatures) it gets oily like hell.It will get better with time(It's a puberty thing partially like acme),but for now it's killing me.
Thank you for the heads up though.Finally I found cops usefull!
My advice: polish your face often .
What i do is clean the screen with my shirt so now and then. Some days its worse then others...
Can I ask how you guys manage to scratch your screen? I've got *very* long nails (I'm a girl ), never bother with screen protectors and I've yet to scratch a screen (HD2 stayed pristine for over 18 months, so is the S2 after a month) and shock horror, I don't always put my phone in a case before flinging it in my handbag though it's usually in a separate pocket... As for fingerprints, well a wipe on my jeans or t-shirt usually takes care of that.
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Can I ask how you guys manage to scratch your screen? I've got *very* long nails (I'm a girl ), never bother with screen protectors and I've yet to scratch a screen (HD2 stayed pristine for over 18 months, so is the S2 after a month) and shock horror, I don't always put my phone in a case before flinging it in my handbag though it's usually in a separate pocket... As for fingerprints, well a wipe on my jeans or t-shirt usually takes care of that.
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A girl around here?I'm impressed!
Anyway,I too have long fingernails on my right hand because I play the guitar,but they don't damage the screen.I go to the beach very often and sand particles find their way everywhere.Now THEY do damage. ;-)
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Can I ask how you guys manage to scratch your screen? I've got *very* long nails (I'm a girl ), never bother with screen protectors and I've yet to scratch a screen (HD2 stayed pristine for over 18 months, so is the S2 after a month) and shock horror, I don't always put my phone in a case before flinging it in my handbag though it's usually in a separate pocket... As for fingerprints, well a wipe on my jeans or t-shirt usually takes care of that.
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Guys hands tend to have more dirt (from putting their hands on the bench, on the ground or at the beach). As a result, there will be one or two tiny sand particles which then scratches the screen when they use the phone.
here is links to Steinheil protectors..enjoy..
http://www.exportprive.com/samsung-screen-protectors-c-1164_1224_1232.html
did you try alcohol and windex?
alcohol will remove the oleophobic coating, but very slowly. you'll end up with a haze.
i used meguiar's scratchx 2.0 to remove a scratch, not realizing there was a coating. result was a hazy ring where i had removed the coating.
tried rainx, with improved the slick feel but also caused more of the haze effect (alcohol). ended up using scratchx to remove the whole coating, using a flashlight to check, and putting a realook protector on. luckily the result is fantastic.
that said, don't remove any coating unless you really really have to. it doesn't seem like it but it is way better at preventing smudges than just glass.
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When I got burgled the police said finger prints actually very difficult to pickup because finger tips don't have sweat glands.
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A good friend of mine is a dermatologist. You and/or the cops are wrong. Maybe they tell that story to everybody so they don't get their hopes to high.
You can test for youself though. Wash you hands with antibacterial soap and dry them with and air handdryer. Hold your hand steady for 10 minutes without touching anything and then see i you'll leave prints on you phone
I have extremely tiny scratches on the back of my N4. The genius that i am was impatient and took off the original back protector it came with. the scratches are really minor but REALLY annoy me. I have searched around and dont wana risk sanding down the back of my N4 and had no luck with clear nail polish and have not tried any other methods, but what I have purchased is Displex (http://goo.gl/Slh1r) It has good reviews and Im confident it will pull through due to all the positive feed back I will post my results here after it arrives in about 5 days. :good: I was just wondering if anyone had something theyd like to share to help? :fingers-crossed:
Install a back skin protector. I know wet application versions will hide existing scratches and help prevent new ones.
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Install a back skin protector. I know wet application versions will hide existing scratches and help prevent new ones.
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But you will get scratches on your skin protector, which will annoy you again.
My advice: learn to live with it. You can't make it look as new forever. Yeah, you can, if you use a full body protector, but then the protector itself will get scratched, which will annoy you again. Then if you take it off, your device will look as new, but you won't be able to look at it for too long because otherwise it will get scratched.
Scratches are inevitable.
I don't mind scratches on screen protectors because I know they're not actually on the device c
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I don't mind scratches on screen protectors because I know they're not actually on the device c
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Yeah, but you will still feel and see them on your protector. What's the point of not having scratches on your device if you can't take pleasure of it?
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Yeah, but you will still feel and see them on your protector. What's the point of not having scratches on your device if you can't take pleasure of it?
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I guess cos a protector costs a few quid and can be be replaced every few months if scratched? The phone stays pristine.
That's the whole point of a protector isn't it?
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hi, in my opinion the real problem are the scratches on chrome frame grr, no way to protect it without a silicone skin o a bumper
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But you will get scratches on your skin protector, which will annoy you again.
My advice: learn to live with it. You can't make it look as new forever. Yeah, you can, if you use a full body protector, but then the protector itself will get scratched, which will annoy you again. Then if you take it off, your device will look as new, but you won't be able to look at it for too long because otherwise it will get scratched.
Scratches are inevitable.
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Wet install protectors self heal
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Yeah, but you will still feel and see them on your protector. What's the point of not having scratches on your device if you can't take pleasure of it?
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Wet install protectors self heal, so there's nothing to feel and are so thin and unnoticeable. Why would you end up not be able to take pleasure of your phone?
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sonic_7 said:
hi, in my opinion the real problem are the scratches on chrome frame grr, no way to protect it without a silicone skin o a bumper
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Hence, full body protector
Have you tried the toothpaste method? For a very small scratch I'd give it a shot.
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Has any one tried to use the stuff they use to fill in chips on windshields?
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Has any one tried to use the stuff they use to fill in chips on windshields?
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The problem with anything like this is that while it will seal the scratch from turning into larger crack, you will still see it and it won't go away.
I wasn't kidding when I said toothpaste. I use the original Crest and it has done well for me. I use a small (barely) damp microfiber cloth with a little bit of toothpaste. Some people will tell you to massage it in with a swirling pattern, but I wouldn't suggest it. I rub in the direction of the scratch and then let it set overnight before buffing it out.
I haven't done this with my N4 yet, but I plan on it in the event that I start to see little scratches.
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Wet install protectors self heal
Wet install protectors self heal, so there's nothing to feel and are so thin and unnoticeable. Why would you end up not be able to take pleasure of your phone?
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Hence, full body protector
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You're saying of you wet install it will fix the scratches themselves? How so?
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You're saying of you wet install it will fix the scratches themselves? How so?
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He's not saying that the glass will repair, he's saying that screen protectors self-heal in the event that they (the screen protector) get any minor scratches. Your mileage may vary.
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Wet install protectors self heal, so there's nothing to feel and are so thin and unnoticeable. Why would you end up not be able to take pleasure of your phone?
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They do? Well, then there's something to say for full body protectors. I, personally, still wouldn't get one (I like the feel of the glass), but if they heal the scratches I see a point in using them.
What I meant with not being able to take pleasure of your phone is that if the protector would get scratches, you would feel them and they would annoy you. Sure, the actual glass will be scratch-free, but the moment you take the protector off to enjoy your scratch-free glass, you will get scratches on it. So what I mean is that you will never be able to enjoy a scratch-free experience. I saw it like putting plastic over your furniture. What's the point in keeping your furniture brand new if you can't enjoy it brand new? But I didn't know that wet protectors self heal.
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They do? Well, then there's something to say for full body protectors. I, personally, still wouldn't get one (I like the feel of the glass), but if they heal the scratches I see a point in using them.
What I meant with not being able to take pleasure of your phone is that if the protector would get scratches, you would feel them and they would annoy you. Sure, the actual glass will be scratch-free, but the moment you take the protector off to enjoy your scratch-free glass, you will get scratches on it. So what I mean is that you will never be able to enjoy a scratch-free experience. I saw it like putting plastic over your furniture. What's the point in keeping your furniture brand new if you can't enjoy it brand new? But I didn't know that wet protectors self heal.
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Yes I see your point, one of these days I'll eventually get tired of buying back protectors so I'll just deal with it. thanks for your input.
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Acuity said:
The problem with anything like this is that while it will seal the scratch from turning into larger crack, you will still see it and it won't go away.
I wasn't kidding when I said toothpaste. I use the original Crest and it has done well for me. I use a small (barely) damp microfiber cloth with a little bit of toothpaste. Some people will tell you to massage it in with a swirling pattern, but I wouldn't suggest it. I rub in the direction of the scratch and then let it set overnight before buffing it out.
I haven't done this with my N4 yet, but I plan on it in the event that I start to see little scratches.
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The stuff I am talking about makes the chip disappear.
My displex should be arriving soon!
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I used Displex on my sony ion and it worked like a charmjust follow the instructions posted on youtube seeing how when the displex arrived there were no instructions
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I used Displex on my sony ion and it worked like a charmjust follow the instructions posted on youtube seeing how when the displex arrived there were no instructions
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Will do!
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Hey Guys! Just wanna share this problem. After removing a cheap screen protector on my nexus 4 i still have this pattern - the cutout on proximity sensor and on the camera. I tried scratching it with my nails but there is really no more residue, the surface is flat but the feel on the screen is different on the sensor or the actual glass. Did I remove a coating or something after removing the protector? I also dropped a small amount of alcohol trying to clean it and observed that it follows the pattern. Check out the pictures please. Thank you very much.
What does this mark feel like and how hard is it?
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What does this mark feel like and how hard is it?
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I couldn't describe it but you could barely feel the difference between the real glass (proximity or camera or edges) and the area covered by the screen protector. It seems It'd never be removed. I tried tape, alcohol, scratching it, none worked.
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I couldn't describe it but you could barely feel the difference between the real glass (proximity or camera or edges) and the area covered by the screen protector. It seems It'd never be removed. I tried tape, alcohol, scratching it, none worked.
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Mmmm, I assume that the residue has absorbed into the Gorilla Glass which is really bad in many ways...
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Mmmm, I assume that the residue has absorbed into the Gorilla Glass which is really bad in many ways...
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Either that, OR it has peeled off the oleophobic coating with it. OP, Do finger prints stick more than usual?
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Either that, OR it has peeled off the oleophobic coating with it. OP, Do finger prints stick more than usual?
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I thought the term oleophobic is for the steinheil SPs only. Is it really possible? What could possibly happen? Well I cant say, I immediately put a screen protector on the device right after I got it.
i'd say the oleophobic coating just rubbed off completely around the screen protector, mine has a slight problem around the sensor and front camera cut-out but it can only be seen if there are fingerprints on the screen and you know what you are looking for. i think it happens because of sweat/skin oils.
I'm wondering what kind of glass the S5 will sport? Is this known?
I think a lot of people want to know if it's worth buying a screen protector. I prefer just using a case to keep the screen safe and a screen without a screenprotector feels snappier
Have you considered using a glass screen protector? It gives the same "Snappy" effect as bare glass but also provides scratch protection for the screen.
Assuming I get the S5, that will be my first investment for the device.
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msavic6 said:
Have you considered using a glass screen protector? It gives the same "Snappy" effect as bare glass but also provides scratch protection for the screen.
Assuming I get the S5, that will be my first investment for the device.
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I'm curious about these tempered glass screen protectors as well. I've always used Zagg HD on my devices and never had an issue. Was also curious do these screen protectors stay water resistant as well?
msavic6 said:
Have you considered using a glass screen protector? It gives the same "Snappy" effect as bare glass but also provides scratch protection for the screen.
Assuming I get the S5, that will be my first investment for the device.
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Sure, but say I use a flip case for the S5 and keep it in pocket (closed) most of the time. Do I need a screen protector? (I can imagine you need it for unforeseen circumstances, but everyday life?)
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Sure, but say I use a flip case for the S5 and keep it in pocket (closed) most of the time. Do I need a screen protector? (I can imagine you need it for unforeseen circumstances, but everyday life?)
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I would say for this reason more so than not. See, pocket lint and other dust/dirt/contaminates that make it into your pocket can often times cause micro scratches on your screen. Do you know what happens when those little items you can barely see get trapped between the flip cover and the screen? Well as you walk it actually uses that cover to grind those things into the screen even more. I like the flip covers, but without a screen protector i think they stand the potential to do more harm than good. I say, having a screen protector has yet to be a hindrance, why chance it.
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I'm wondering what kind of glass the S5 will sport? Is this known?
I think a lot of people want to know if it's worth buying a screen protector. I prefer just using a case to keep the screen safe and a screen without a screenprotector feels snappier
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Sun glasses but the S5 shoyld have Godzilla 3 )
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I remember hearing somewhere it uses Gorilla Glass 3. I'm 100% sure it does. As for a screen protector, I find them unnecessary. I never drop my devices and always clean with microfiber, so scratches haven't been a problem. It's really a personal thing, but if I had to go for a screen protector it would be Spigen's GLAS.tr model.
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I remember hearing somewhere it uses Gorilla Glass 3. I'm 100% sure it does. As for a screen protector, I find them unnecessary. I never drop my devices and always clean with microfiber, so scratches haven't been a problem. It's really a personal thing, but if I had to go for a screen protector it would be Spigen's GLAS.tr model.
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Be extremely careful with the S5 bezel. I dropped my S5 facing down the other day. I took it and checked as if anything was broken. Didnt look carefully but turned out the bezel cracked but its very very hard to notice unless u watch it closely. I think a bumper wont hurt anyone. I personally want this girl naked
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Be extremely careful with the S5 bezel. I dropped my S5 facing down the other day. I took it and checked as if anything was broken. Didnt look carefully but turned out the bezel cracked but its very very hard to notice unless u watch it closely. I think a bumper wont hurt anyone. I personally want this girl naked
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I was planning on going naked with the S5 but I guess I'll invest in a decent case anyway. Better safe than sorry.
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I was planning on going naked with the S5 but I guess I'll invest in a decent case anyway. Better safe than sorry.
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Well, sexy does come with a price even with a beautiful girl I myself left her naked haha
I'm just going to buy a samsung flip case and screen protector (glass one for premium feel).
Can someone please suggest a screen protector that doesn't have a rubbery feel to it?
The original factory one was good.
Probably as good as it gets.
I'm using Gorilla IQ Sheild. Feels ok but a little of that feel you don't want especially with the spen.
The urethane though is self healing (indentations) and provides good wear resistance.
Wet applied ones are also the easiest to properly install with a low install failure rate.
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The original factory one was good.
Probably as good as it gets.
I'm using Gorilla IQ Sheild. Feels ok but a little of that feel you don't want especially with the spen.
The urethane though is self healing (indentations) and provides good wear resistance.
Wet applied ones are also the easiest to properly install with a low install failure rate.
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Yeah, I don't like that mushy feeling when using the S-Pen.
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Yeah, I don't like that mushy feeling when using the S-Pen.
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Yeah I noticed that too. The glass protectors are harder to install and a lot of cursing if the case dislodges them.
I don't use the spen much for drawing. It's a tradeoff you need to weigh.
These phones absolutely need a case and screen protector or they will get marred* and damaged.
*As a scientific experiment, lol, I took off the screen protector of my S4+ as it had a partially blown display driver anyway to see how it would fare. Felt a lot better but... even with care I had scratches on the glass after about 4 months.
The 10+'s Gorilla glass isn't much more scratch resistant...
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Yeah I noticed that too. The glass protectors are harder to install and a lot of cursing if the case dislodges them.
I don't use the spen much for drawing. It's a tradeoff you need to weigh.
These phones absolutely need a case and screen protector or they will get marred* and damaged.
*As a scientific experiment, lol, I took off the screen protector of my S4+ as it had a partially blown display driver anyway to see how it would fare. Felt a lot better but... even with care I had scratches on the glass after about 4 months.
The 10+'s Gorilla glass isn't much more scratch resistant...
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I wish I could find an aftermarket one, that acted exactly like the factory one.
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Yeah, I don't like that mushy feeling when using the S-Pen.
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I hear you.
Not providing one is a major Samsung fail.
However it be almost impossible to apply; the self adhesive ones can be real bears to put on.
The factory one has almost zero edge gap.
Like the ones I'm using as they are only $5 a pop and last a long time. They feel isn't a major issue for me.
Can't have everything... my would case likely dislodge a glass one... and I like my Bolt case a lot.