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[Q] Screen easily scratched

I am on my second Arc and both screens are exhibiting scratches despite being kept in a pouch and not coming into contact with any hard surfaces. Anyone else notice these so called 'scratch resistant' screens are far from?

Are you sure it's the screen it self and not the screen protector that's on it?
Most people get the arc with screen protector already on it. look close maybe you will see it.

took the screen protectors off as they diminish the quality of the screen both look and touch wise. didnt think it would be an issue considering the marketing spiel about the mineral glass!!

from my experience with "scratch resistant" screens, unless its gorilla glass, get a screen shield.

Depends what you mean by removing the "screen protector".. the actual factory fitted, almost invisible screen protector??

you mean there is another removable film under the sticky with the peel tab??!? hmmm

Ramos1910 said:
you mean there is another removable film under the sticky with the peel tab??!? hmmm
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I'll assume, for now, that was a genuine response and not a sarcastic one!! ;-)
Yes.. if you look at the very edge of the screen you can see where the factory fitted screen protector is.. it really is the best screen protector you'll get...

Ah ha! thats hilarious - I never would have guessed that! apologies for being so retarded - I never bought a phone which came fitted with a protector under another protector! its so flush I dont think i would have ever noticed! i just wonder how everyone else but me saw it. very helpful - thanks alot.
i'll just go and find a sword to fall on...

lol
I was also surprised, really great from SE.

resetoriginal said:
from my experience with "scratch resistant" screens, unless its gorilla glass, get a screen shield.
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My 10 year old Omega Seamaster has mineral glass and showing no scatch what so ever. My iPhone4 with gorilla glass is one big scratch.
I have the Arc now and am very happy with it.

Hello,
Does anyone here with an Arc have removed the factory installed screen protector and have gone without applying another screen protector? How is your screen doing?
I'm changing screen protectors every two months and I hate to do it, but I want to know if the scratch resistant screen is indeed scratch resistant. I'd love to go without a screen protector, but I'm afraid to do so, unless someone without using one can tell me his/her story.
Thank you.

I know it's not the Arc, but check out this SE Xperia Active "screen torture"

Mine (arc s) had no protector for about a month and got 0 scratches...
Now Im using an oleophobic protector(Steinheil Ultra Series [Ultra Optics]) and I think is unnecessary because the screen already have a better oleophobic coating, also reduces the screen brightness
BTW my brother xperia x10 still without protector for over a year and have no scratches
Sorry for my english

My wife took off her protection and now we are having another baby! Jk she saw scratches right away I would recommend using a scratch protector, because even the so called gorilla glass can scratch with just regular use
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So you guys mean that under the thingy u can peel off with the tab on the top edge is a screenprotector? I can see something standing up from the screen at the edges but cant get it off?
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realfelix said:
So you guys mean that under the thingy u can peel off with the tab on the top edge is a screenprotector? I can see something standing up from the screen at the edges but cant get it off?
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Yup, that's it. It's *really* difficult to get off.
Removed mine about 6 months ago after it got scratched. Never bothered to install the spare that came in the box. Been keeping the phone in my pocket (with wallet, but no keys or coins in that pocket ever) and there are still no scratches whatsoever on the screen.
There are plenty of chips & scratches all over the rest of the phone though.
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she saw scratches right away I would recommend using a scratch protector, because even the so called gorilla glass can scratch with just regular use
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Really? What on earth is she doing to the thing? I've dropped mine so many time's it's not even funny, it has chips and scratches all over it (including one scratch i'm particularly proud of right across the camera lens) and yet the screen is still pristine.
Are you absolutely sure you dont still have the factory fitted screen protector on it? Unless of course she's keeping it in a handbag filled with rusty nails and sandpaper, which is what my ex-gf seemingly used to do to anything she borrowed of mine...

Just like to point out something important, the protector that is factory applied and is hard to get off is a SHATTER PROOF SHEET! As the screen has been designed to be airtight (the gap between the screen at the touch layer) I have heard of people who have removed this protector and after dropping their arc, the whole screen shattered
This is why despite having a **** load of scratches, I'm too afraid to remove this cover, so I wouldn't really recommend it...

daveybaby said:
Yup, that's it. It's *really* difficult to get off.
Removed mine about 6 months ago after it got scratched. Never bothered to install the spare that came in the box. Been keeping the phone in my pocket (with wallet, but no keys or coins in that pocket ever) and there are still no scratches whatsoever on the screen.
There are plenty of chips & scratches all over the rest of the phone though.
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Really? What on earth is she doing to the thing? I've dropped mine so many time's it's not even funny, it has chips and scratches all over it (including one scratch i'm particularly proud of right across the camera lens) and yet the screen is still pristine.
Are you absolutely sure you dont still have the factory fitted screen protector on it? Unless of course she's keeping it in a handbag filled with rusty nails and sandpaper, which is what my ex-gf seemingly used to do to anything she borrowed of mine...
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It doesn't take much more than a key
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How did you get it off lol? I cant even get it to peel a bit..
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Am I the only one that got the screen protector separate in the box?
I had to put it on myself (very scary moment).
Must admit i've never regretted it!

Xperia Play Shatter proof film removal/FAQ

Seeing that many people ask about this, and many people promise to post up a video but never do, I show it on video.
Sorry I have a cold. The video is also sped up.
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(After some people wondering if the removal of the film would effect the front facing camera. IT DOES NOT! Here's a video for proof)
Front facing camera test
******FAQ:******
Q: What kind of glass/plastic is the Xperia Play screen made of?
A: The Screen is mineral glass, not as scratch resistant as Gorilla glass though (Iphone/Razr/etc)
Q:How scratch resistant is Mineral Glass?
A:Mineral Glass is scratch resistant. But not scratch proof. My keys scratched tiny nicks and scrapes on my screen (No screen protectors, Shatter film removed, raw glass screen), but it's held up in my pocket pretty well.
Q: I've heard the factory "Screen protector" sucks!
A: There are two "layers" of "Screen Protectors" on a Xperia play. The first one is that stretchy, vinyl, cheap looking layer that you get when you first get your phone and it scratches super easy.
The second layer is the factory fitted shatter proof film that doubles as a screen protector. Leave it on unless it becomes super scratched, then refer to my removal video above.
Q: Will putting on a screen protector on top of the original shatter film/screen protector decrease the sensitivity of my screen?
A: Keeping the shatter film on and placing another purchased screen protector will not effect the screen sensitivity.
Q: Are the colors more bright and vivid after the shatter film is removed?
A: From what I can tell, no
Q: Is the screen sensitivity better when the shatter film is removed?
A: From what I can tell, no
Q: Is the screen easier to slide my finger on after the film is removed
A: It is actually harder to slide your finger on the raw glass. But it's not a huge difference and not really noticeable.
Q: Is the front facing camera effected by the removal of the shatter film?
A: No, the camera is not effected in any way.

Oh snap dude, so now what is going to block most of that radiation from going into your face?
That film has a polymer to block alot of the harmful emissions.

I might as well keep my shatter proof film on then to be on if there's no difference just to be on the safe side.
I have a screen protecter on top of it as well and I have to say the display still looks good.

I find that poor touch response near the screen edge area. Can it be improved after remove this plastic film? Is it really "Glass" screen? because if it is, there is no need to add any screen protector like Iphone and other Phones with tempered glass screen!

vincentbingkau said:
I find that poor touch response near the screen edge area. Can it be improved after remove this plastic film? Is it really "Glass" screen? because if it is, there is no need to add any screen protector like Iphone and other Phones with tempered glass screen!
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I believe it is glass, just not gorilla glass (the kinda of glass iPhone has)

vincentbingkau said:
I find that poor touch response near the screen edge area. Can it be improved after remove this plastic film? Is it really "Glass" screen? because if it is, there is no need to add any screen protector like Iphone and other Phones with tempered glass screen!
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It's mineral glass. Very scratch resistant. Just maybe not as tough/shatter proof as gorilla glass.

wasabiboi said:
It's mineral glass. Very scratch resistant. Just maybe not as tough/shatter proof as gorilla glass.
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Will this removal improve touch-response? If not, is it necessary to do "Touch- Screen calibration" and how?

vincentbingkau said:
Will this removal improve touch-response? If not, is it necessary to do "Touch- Screen calibration" and how?
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I have certainly noticed better responsiveness with the anti-shatter screen peeled off, and no you don't need anything re-calibrated

I did this, great quality, but check the front camera ruined.
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savage24x said:
I did this, great quality, but check the front camera ruined.
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Just curious why peeling the plastic film will damage the front camera?? Is this plastic film is direct contact with front camera's lens?? any photos?

savage24x said:
I did this, great quality, but check the front camera ruined.
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Negative.
Mine still works fine. I'll throw up a video tomorrow.
The film should have no effect on the front facing camera because it's under the glass screen.

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vincentbingkau said:
Just curious why peeling the plastic film will damage the front camera?? Is this plastic film is direct contact with front camera's lens?? any photos?
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Nevermind, I rebooted and it's fine.
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If you remove the film, you will have the worst time trying to use your phone with moist fingers, so if you have sweaty fingers don't do it unless you plan on adding another screen protector, I removed it and had problems, used am invisible shield and it fixed the problem.
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GojiTronix said:
If you remove the film, you will have the worst time trying to use your phone with moist fingers, so if you have sweaty fingers don't do it unless you plan on adding another screen protector, I removed it and had problems, used am invisible shield and it fixed the problem.
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I haven't had much of an issue with it because it's not very noticeable.

Sticky Worthy?

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Sticky Worthy?
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I think so.
Also, quick question. After 9 months of use, my Play has more scratches than I can possibly count. I have not removed anything from the screen yet.
If I remove the first layer of the factory fitted thing, will this remove said scratches? Also, will I need to do this if I want to add a new screen protector?

Leraeniesh said:
I think so.
Also, quick question. After 9 months of use, my Play has more scratches than I can possibly count. I have not removed anything from the screen yet.
If I remove the first layer of the factory fitted thing, will this remove said scratches? Also, will I need to do this if I want to add a new screen protector?
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If you didn't add the screen protector that came in the box with your Play, it's only one layer. Yes, removing that shield will remove the scratches, and I would highly recommend doing so before you affix a new screen protector. I wouldn't want all those scratches being preserved by a new shield.

I removed the film in the first week I had the phone. It's been almost a year now and I don't have even a single mark on the glass, despite the phone being dropped face-down on concrete multiple times!
Other parts on the phone have already broken, but not the screen! The film is basically useless.

Get rid of your screen protector, now !

So, I have been using a screen protector since I bought my S2 for a few days. Yesterday when I was drunk, I realized there are some scratches on it, so I decided to peel if off, thinking having another protector later. And to my surprise, my screen became freaking shiny and colorful and beautiful like a stone turning into a diamond. Now Im feeling like a retard, because that lame protector (in fact it's an expensive one), I suffered from an ugly change of screen color of my S2. I am sure I will never get another screen protector, this screen is too beautiful and it deserves to be seen.
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Screen protector is a stupid idea anyway. Anything that can scratch a gorilla glass will easily go through a flimsy screen "protector" and scratch the glass anyway.

Im using a Zagg Invisible shield, purely through habit as I've had one on all my phones and comparing it to my GFs S2 (with no screen protector at all) there is absolutely no difference, but to each his own
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Very true with out screen guard it looks awesome.
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That depends what screen protector you're using. The matte and the cheap screen protectors are not shiny and look dull, but if you get a good quality screen protector, you won't even notice the difference. Everyone SHOULD have a good quality screen protector because it protects the phone from scratches.

i360* said:
That depends what screen protector you're using. The matte and the cheap screen protectors are not shiny and look dull, but if you get a good quality screen protector, you won't even notice the difference. Everyone SHOULD have a good quality screen protector because it protects the phone from scratches.
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This kinda right.
I used a costly PS and still notice a little difference in the vividness of color and obviously the touch response is much more different, i mean more prominent. Using it without a PS for a month now and no, I am not applying a PS again.

My scr protector was an expensive one, it doesnt change the touch sensitivity but for God's sake the color is aweful...
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randomseasons said:
So, I have been using a screen protector since I bought my S2 for a few days. Yesterday when I was drunk, I realized there are some scratches on it, so I decided to peel if off, thinking having another protector later. And to my surprise, my screen became freaking shiny and colorful and beautiful like a stone turning into a diamond. Now Im feeling like a retard, because that lame protector (in fact it's an expensive one), I suffered from an ugly change of screen color of my S2. I am sure I will never get another screen protector, this screen is too beautiful and it deserves to be seen.
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next scrachs gonna be on the screen it self
now that more annoying then less clearty

aydc said:
Screen protector is a stupid idea anyway. Anything that can scratch a gorilla glass will easily go through a flimsy screen "protector" and scratch the glass anyway.
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tell that to my car then. Dropped my phone without a protector and got a small chip/ scratch. Put on a screen protector and it hides the damage. Dropped phone many times since with no further damage....
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aydc said:
Screen protector is a stupid idea anyway. Anything that can scratch a gorilla glass will easily go through a flimsy screen "protector" and scratch the glass anyway.
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Wow...I hope this is sarcasm.

beston94 said:
Wow...I hope this is sarcasm.
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Nope, it's pure logic. You can't scratch gorilla glass. You can only scratch the oleophobic cover on top. If your phones comes across something so strong that even gorilla glass will be scratched, a flimsy screen protector won't be any help.

Ive had a screen protector and all the phones ive owned, and yes you see a difference in the display but i can live with that! and what plank said if you scratch a screen protector it'll go through lol if thats the case then i wouldnt use a screen protector in the 1st place my phone is always in and out of my pocket and most the times its my keys or coins that scratch but underneath my protector the screen has NOTa single mark/scratch and ive gone through loads of protectors since i had my GS2..
Conclusion: i would highly recommend a screen protector ! ChEAp and keeps the gorilla glass free of any scratches!
The end!
Bye

I don't use a screen protector, but can see 2 scenarios where my screen can be scratched.
1. The beach with sand... Solution is to get a waterproof case/bag and have some fun too
2. letting my gf or any woman with diamond earrings to talk on the phone... Solution don't let then use my phone!!
Other than that, I even demoed to my friends the key scratch test on my screen frequently. Someone asked what would I do if a drop of super glue lands on my phone... My answer... Use a razor edge and scratch it off!
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No problems here
Been using my S2 phone since it came out. No screen protection at all. No scratches of any description apparent. My screen is still 100% perfect.
Alan

aydc said:
Nope, it's pure logic. You can't scratch gorilla glass. You can only scratch the oleophobic cover on top. If your phones comes across something so strong that even gorilla glass will be scratched, a flimsy screen protector won't be any help.
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Flawed logic. Gorilla glass is scratch resistant, not scratch proof. To scratch it, you need to use something harder than the glass. Metal is softer, so your keys are not going to do harm to the glass, it might scratch the coating only. However, sand is just as hard as glass if not harder. That will scratch through the coating and the glass in one go. Unfortunately, sand is everywhere.

If you want the screen to look good then don't use a matte screen :O
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Rather have the piece of mind knowing that with a screen protector, even if it doesn't protect it that much.. it still gives some protection. Same goes for cases why have use some cases when "some" add very little protection and mostly for looks.

The fist thing to do when i get a friend's phone in my hands is to peal off the protector and pretend it was by mistake

Screenprotectors only effective by blackberry. Since gs2 has gorilla glass..
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domingoo said:
Screenprotectors only effective by blackberry. Since gs2 has gorilla glass..
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Actually no. Gorilla glass isn't completely unbreakable or invincible to scratches, just harder to. You will get some hairline scratches but with a screen protector you won't
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Chip in Glass Screen

now, i thought the z1 had some sort of toughened glass, i noticed this morning that my display has a chip in the screen
i thought it might be something stuck, so i gently ran my fingernail over it and it's as though a tiny chunk has been taken out of the glass. wasn't there before, and i haven't dropped it or knocked it against anything (to my knowledge)
now that sucks, especially as i know it's there!

whoa that's hard..
but you sure it's not the anti shatter proof sheet that got chipped?

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whoa that's hard..
but you sure it's not the anti shatter proof sheet that got chipped?
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don't think so, running the fingernail on it, it feels like a chip in the actual glass
wasn't there when i got it, because i'm pretty precise about these things - i tried putting the screen protector on it when i got it but messed that up, so no external protector on it...

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now, i thought the z1 had some sort of toughened glass, i noticed this morning that my display has a chip in the screen
i thought it might be something stuck, so i gently ran my fingernail over it and it's as though a tiny chunk has been taken out of the glass. wasn't there before, and i haven't dropped it or knocked it against anything (to my knowledge)
now that sucks, especially as i know it's there!
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Is it front side? If yes could it just be the screen protector which every device has? My protector already has countless scratches, some pretty deep. Seems to be low quality for original sony...

okay then last question...
do you still have that Sony logo infront of your phone?
if yes, then it's the anti shatter proof that you chipped.. a pretty common case if it does
so if you remove it, you will get the bare Dragontrail glass but no oleophobic coating
getting a tempered glass screen guard is still the best choice as of now

zegun said:
okay then last question...
do you still have that Sony logo infront of your phone?
if yes, then it's the anti shatter proof that you chipped.. a pretty common case if it does
so if you remove it, you will get the bare Dragontrail glass but no oleophobic coating
getting a tempered glass screen guard is still the best choice as of now
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yeah, the logo is still there, i guess it's the antishatter screen, i'm not going to remove that for now, will deal with it
will consider the tempered glass screen guard for now
i have no idea where or how it could have happened!

Isn't there any warranty covering something like this? Sony has been saying removing the asf voids your physical / cosmetic warranty for the screen. Doesn't the fact that the asf is still on and there is no evidence of dropping the phone then cover the damage under warranty?
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Haha removing the sheet will get you a badass stealth look
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WOAH! I don't want to freak anyone out, but this has happened to me too. Sony will fix it, but your warranty doesn't cover it
Is the chip a funny colour? As My screen was fine, then a chip has appeared, as if overnight, with a coloured hue to it :/
Freaking. Spooky.

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Haha removing the sheet will get you a badass stealth look
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I agree. When I tried to remove the ASF, it started to chip at the corner too. At first I though it was the screen itself but, if you look at it at ~175 degree angle, you will notice the crack which is on the ASF. Then I carefully remove the ASF. Once you remove the ASF, the screen will be all clear. I then put my screen protector on that I purchased from nillkin. Of course, the Sony logo will be gone, but IMHO, the phone will look more sleeker, have less fingerprint smudges, and less glare.

Let me guess, the chip or scratch is located a bit to the side of the screen.. More likely on the place where you place your thumb the most..... Because a repeated nail friction could damage the sheet pretty fast...
It happened to my Z1 too, but applying a screen protector on it helps hiding the damage quite a bit
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i spoke with sony who asked me to send it in
so will send it to them and see what they say - me being me, i can't stand to see that little chip in the screen!!
when i get it back, i'll put a screen protector on it - now to find a screen protector which doesn't take away from the good looks of the phone!

bigviv said:
i spoke with sony who asked me to send it in
so will send it to them and see what they say - me being me, i can't stand to see that little chip in the screen!!
when i get it back, i'll put a screen protector on it - now to find a screen protector which doesn't take away from the good looks of the phone!
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Let us know how you get on mate, I want to send mine into Sony, but A) I'm scared it's going to cost £60+ to fix and B) they want £10-£15 to send the phone back to me :/

I've got a tiny piece missing all of a sudden. I swear it's been treated with love but I think it's the ASF. Very disappointing from Sony on a premium product.
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[Poll] How's your Xperia Z1's back holding up?

Good afternoon fellow XDAers!
Here's a poll question for you: how is the back of your Xperia Z1 holding up?
The question is especially for those of you who haven't used a case.
I've received my Z1 just yesterday, and today I already noticed a hairline crack of about 4.5 centimeters high. I have no idea what could've caused this as I have only put my phone down very carefully. Considering this is just day two of carrying the device, and since I'm not planning on getting a case for it (I like my phones how I like my women - ifyouknowwhatImean ; ), I'm really wondering how the back holds up for people who have carried the device without a case for a couple of months. The only thing I don't like about its back, is the fact that the factory screen protector seems to scratch too easily. I'm not afraid of breaking it, but I'm not taking this protector off either.
So please, share your results, show some pictures if possible, tell me about your experience with handling the Z1's back.
I tried taking a picture of it with my Xperia S but that failed. I may try using my D5100 if you're interested in my Z1's back.

problem i have is that back panel is sticking out slightly in the corner where camera is at.
basically i am having this problem:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/08/0...ose-back-panels-water-resistance-compromised/
i dont have warranty so i sent my phone to a random shop and they applied some glue to that corner which resolved the problem
but now it seems the problem is coming back again (panel getting unglued again)

Furma said:
problem i have is that back panel is sticking out slightly in the corner where camera is at.
basically i am having this problem:
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B-buttt... I thought that was only an issue with Xperia Z devices, not with the Z1?
Darn, I really hope I'm not affected by that. I already got a yellow display from that 'lottery' it seems...
EDIT: also, doesn't every electronic device come with a 2-year factory warranty? That's what I've heard.

Nillkin tempered glass screen protector saved my device.
I have frame (rubber) case but I'm not using it because I don't like the look of device in it.
However, the other day I bought new Nillkin SP and when I peeled old SP I saw device is perfectly saved.
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Used to use a thin case but took it off. The phone looks too good to have it covered. I bought the Skinomi full body skin protector and it's pretty good. I don't feel scared about handling my phone a bit roughly since it's pretty much wrapped in a plastic sheet.

I bought two front screen protectors, since both the front and back side of the Z1 have the same shape i just made a cutout for the camera and pasted it in the back
So damn hard to find a back protector here
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Haven't had any problems with the back yet, touch wood, but the front collected scratches so easily. I bought some Z1 membrane screen protectors and took the front Sony one off to replace with one of the new ones and to my pleasant surprise it has actually made the touch sensitivity a lot more responsive! I've left the back Sony one on and just covered it with a membrane one.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00GII5BN4
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negrobembon said:
I bought two front screen protectors, since both the front and back side of the Z1 have the same shape i just made a cutout for the camera and pasted it in the back
So damn hard to find a back protector here
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As I said, I bought Nillkin tempered glass and was disappointed when I saw only front protector is real tampered glass and the back was just a plain protector.
It would be great to have same for back too.
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Destroyed, just it.... A LOT of scratches and i cant find a good case for it, theres just the official one but is very expensive....

Pretty much pristine condition, metal-slim bumper w/ nilkin glass screen protector on the front and skinomi on the back. My only issue is that the skinomi protector gets really icky real fast, like slimy, due to the moisture of my hands.

No scratches front or back, no case, no screen protectors, and i've dropped it twice
Great phone.

No case, no cracks on the back, just those original things that are on the phone
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Some scratches, lucky I got a screen protector.
Frickin' awesome C6903 Xperia Z1

you guys do know the phone comes with a screen protector front and back from the factory right?
Mine is scratched up to, but its just the screen protector, you can just remove it and replace it.
I haven't dont this for the back yet but i did do this for the front, only loss is that i dont have the sony logo on the front anymore but i dotn really care about that.

anheuer said:
you guys do know the phone comes with a screen protector front and back from the factory right?
Mine is scratched up to, but its just the screen protector, you can just remove it and replace it.
I haven't dont this for the back yet but i did do this for the front, only loss is that i dont have the sony logo on the front anymore but i dotn really care about that.
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That's why it scratches so easily. It's just a screen protector.
Exactly why I made this poll, I was wondering how bad it could get.

At the Mall on Friday and ran into the Ghost Armour kiosk so I decided to have them apply a screen protector for their $25. Had micro bubbles for a day but by Sunday all traces of bubles are gone and you can't tell there is any screen protector on the phone. I also have a slim hard case that covers the back which should be arriving today so I should be good to go with protection.
http://www.wirelessground.com/puregear-sony-xperia-z1s-hard-shell-case-black.html
The screen does scuff up very easily so be careful until you get some sort of protection on it. Also screen response is just as good with the additional protector on it.

I had a light scratch on the back of my Z1. I put on an Armor Suit protector on it and the scratch no longer appears. As well, the Armor Suit heals itself from scratches... it just looks great now. I'm also caseless.
JF

Scratchs, SCRATCHES EVERYWHERE! lol
But they are not noticeable unless you're TRYING to looking for them. If they where a screen at the back I would INSTANTLY remove the ASF.
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I have had this phone nearly 2 weeks now and it is still in brand new condition... Not even a single scratch anywhere. Lol
Tho with most phones the colour starts to fade or wear on the side of the phone, however the Z1's case not a problem.
ALTHOUGH... they say its dust resistant? Ive seen more dust accumulate on the front and back than ive seen on the a glass table that never gets used ?

mobzw995 said:
I have had this phone nearly 2 weeks now and it is still in brand new condition... Not even a single scratch anywhere. Lol
Tho with most phones the colour starts to fade or wear on the side of the phone, however the Z1's case not a problem.
ALTHOUGH... they say its dust resistant? Ive seen more dust accumulate on the front and back than ive seen on the a glass table that never gets used ?
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Dust resistance means that dust won't get inside the device (possibly heating the device). It doesn't magically repel dust off the front :silly: