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anyone one else feel 'dips' in the screen?

this seems pretty strange, but sometimes when I swipe my finger to scroll or during a game, I swear I feel like a dip in the screen. problem is I can never recreate it. I would scan the screen with my finger to try and feel for the dip, but never find it. this would occur randomly during normal use, so wondering if anyone else had this?

Is this a joke?
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heh heh heh heh heh heh very funny ))))

Try rubbing your balls over the screen,there more sensitive so you can find that dip,I would also recommend having some porn running on it so you cover the dead pixels
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shadowmonkey1974 said:
Try rubbing your balls over the screen,there more sensitive so you can find that dip,I would also recommend having some porn running on it so you cover the dead pixels
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Mmmmm ball rubbing haha.
No idea what you mean by a dip. Can you physically see anything?

Its obviously his skin folding under itself when he runs his finger down quickly. Then it unfolds and he feels a jump
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Put one hand on the N7's hip, and then you'll feel the dip.

Dubhaltach said:
Its obviously his skin folding under itself when he runs his finger down quickly. Then it unfolds and he feels a jump
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Or more likely a spot of grease/misc human slime and he perceives the increased movement due to lubrication as a dip lol.
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Mungulz said:
Or more likely a spot of grease/misc human slime and he perceives the increased movement due to lubrication as a dip lol.
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Could be human slime,especially if using the balls rubbing technique I suggested
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S-Pen tips which 1 do you prefer?

I'm currently using the white one. I just wanted to see what the masses are using.
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brettsaylor87 said:
I'm currently using the white one. I just wanted to see what the masses are using.
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Plastic (white is way better ) but without screen protector I recommend black because it is rubber and wont scratch te screen
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I don't have a screen protector so I'm using the black one.

I am using the white one with a screen protector.

im not using a screen protector...and i never changed the tip...which is the black one with a white base

Avantiel said:
im not using a screen protector...and i never changed the tip...which is the black one with a white base
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Same here.

No screen protector (yet). I'm preferring the rubber (the black one). I like the slight grip effect it has.

Avantiel said:
im not using a screen protector...and i never changed the tip...which is the black one with a white base
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Same here.
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black without protector, but with book case Samsung

Hmm maybe i should switch back because i do not have a screen guard yet
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I would if I were you.

I don't understand how a smooth rounded tip of plastic can scratch a smooth glass surface. I can easily understand the pen scarring or scratching a soft thin plastic screen protector though. IMO The only advantage of a screen protector is reduce glare and / or it is very cheap to replace if it gets scratched which is easier to scratch than glass.

What is the different on the tips. i didn't understand why there was so many tips with it
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As someone nicely told me recently...the white ones are just hard plastic, while the black ones are rubbery.

fischerben said:
What is the different on the tips. i didn't understand why there was so many tips with it
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It looks like there are two types, just multiple of these, incase they break or get dirty or something. I like the white ones for screen protector and the black ones when I don't have a screen protector on.

donec said:
I don't understand how a smooth rounded tip of plastic can scratch a smooth glass surface. I can easily understand the pen scarring or scratching a soft thin plastic screen protector .
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Try it and you will know how it scratches the screen , but if it does remember we have warned you
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Why on Gods green earth would samsung include a tip that would scratch your screen
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rusty4k said:
Why on Gods green earth would samsung include a tip that would scratch your screen
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I think you haven't used a samsung note Before but this is the sad fact that the white tip (when wear happens in it) scratches the screen, but when new it won't
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I have an Intuos 3 tablet and it comes with the same tips just a little larger and the different tips have a different feel when drawing. That is the main reson for the different tips. The tablet comes with a plastic sheet over the drawing surface that has some tooth on it to give the feel of paper and the nibs (pen tips) wear down with usage and wear the tooth off the covering sheet with use. On glass I doubt you will be able to wear the nibs (tips) down as they slide very easily across the glass.

donec said:
I have an Intuos 3 tablet and it comes with the same tips just a little larger and the different tips have a different feel when drawing. That is the main reson for the different tips. The tablet comes with a plastic sheet over the drawing surface that has some tooth on it to give the feel of paper and the nibs (pen tips) wear down with usage and wear the tooth off the covering sheet with use. On glass I doubt you will be able to wear the nibs (tips) down as they slide very easily across the glass.
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I think you forget about dust!! Unless you live in a clean space, anyway search in any forum whatever it was note II or note one and you will find allot of forums that discusses how the pen scratches the screen
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Proximity sensor does not always work

While on call my screen does not come on when I want to end the call. I am on stock rooted.
Pls help thank you
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Screen protector?

shotta35 said:
Screen protector?
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What do u mean
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zabihjan said:
What do u mean
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Do u have a screen protector on your screen? My sensor didn't work right cause my screen protector was blocking my sensor. I now have one with a cutout for the sensor and it works fine.
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thank you for reply
i have screen protector on, i took it off now it is working fine i need the screen protector because i always use my phone with dirty hands due to my work.
it feels smoother than any other phone i have ever used without the screen protector
i found this video now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B94Swn4N2g

zabihjan said:
thank you for reply
i have screen protector on, i took it off now it is working fine i need the screen protector because i always use my phone with dirty hands due to my work.
it feels smoother than any other phone i have ever used without the screen protector
i found this video now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B94Swn4N2g
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They make them with cut outs so u can just buy another one if u want. I would suggest this http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin I use the case opriomized one and I got the full body one so I can use the back screen protector. I threw the side protectors out.
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DowntownJeffBrown said:
They make them with cut outs so u can just buy another one if u want. I would suggest this http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin I use the case opriomized one and I got the full body one so I can use the back screen protector. I threw the side protectors out.
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Wow that is nice I will give it a try
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Also oily screen from your face. It won't turn on ..
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[q] s4 - do not use a screen protector

Hey All,
I was reading the user manual for the S4 (Link), and it said on page 8 "Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions".
If I didn't look online for the manual, I wouldn't have known this information, as I didn't get the manual with my phone. (Only the quick start guides).
What is everyone opinion on this?

victorlht88 said:
I don't think the sensor will be affected if the screen protectors are well cut at the right areas.
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Which areas?

They probably be cut around sensors at the top.
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I'd assume that it's because of the floating touch. Being an owner of the Note 2 (that has floating touch with the S-Pen) I can tell you that a screen protector doesn't affect my experience.
Now if the S4 uses a different way of capturing floating touch (because it doesn't have a stylus), this may be true. I suppose only time and testing will tell.
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i'm still going to use screen protectors.

I have screen protector. I got it with the phone when preordered. Its cut around the home button and cut just before sensors at top. All works fine.
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JustSueMe said:
I have screen protector. I got it with the phone when preordered. Its cut around the home button and cut just before sensors at top. All works fine.
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Does the floating touch thing work?

Hey, i too have the screen protector, everything including floating touch working alright

JihadSquad said:
Does the floating touch thing work?
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all working

Get a screen protector and a case if you don't want to scratch your phone, that way you can sell it in an "excellent" condition. I had my GS3 for 8 months and it's still in pristine condition.

I have had a screen protector on since day one with no malfunctions. Also, you will notice that protectors designed for the S4 don't cover the sensors at the top of the phone.
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It makes the floating touch slightly less sensitive (and accurate at longer distances), but other than that it's fine.

I have a screen protector on my s4 and have no issues

I also used screen protector from day 1, no problem.

had one no change btw after accident not ahve one now btw think may nto go to bu one what do u think? buy one:?!

ste1164 said:
They probably be cut around sensors at the top.
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yea u r corect plus i use ones no any effect

Scratch on nexus 4!! Heart broken!!

Guys, I got my nexus 4 a few days ago any it's been awesome!! Today I dropped my phone any it got scratched!! The scratch is slightly noticeable when the screen is on and very bright! I can also see a rainbowish effect (very very small) when the screen is on!! Is there any way to hide this scratch!! Please please help me out!!! Thank you!!
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Please ignore the typos!
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Don`t think you can hide it with a screen protector, but you could try. Maybe it will look a bit better. Best way would be to have the screen replaced. Didn`t you use a case or bumper? It is a glassy phone proned to shatter on impact.

Did you even try Google? If it's not as bad as the one in the linked guide, just cover it with a scratch protector and you won't be able to notice it.

Alright, I am using a poetic borderline with my nexus, I ordered a nillkin screen protector... Hope it works!!!
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Okay, the screen protector turned out to be matte and it just made the scratch look worse. Ordering a wet install screen protector soon.. Any idea if they will work?? I can feel the scratch when I run my finger nails over it and it is clearly visible outdoors!!
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S.H.A.D.E said:
Okay, the screen protector turned out to be matte and it just made the scratch look worse. Ordering a wet install screen protector soon.. Any idea if they will work?? I can feel the scratch when I run my finger nails over it and it is clearly visible outdoors!!
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Only a new screen can solve your problem

Try displex, i heard it's working, never tried it though.... It's worth a shot...
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