Related
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.
Comment Rate Subscribe! Hit the Thanks button!
(And since I can't seem to embed the video, here's a link)
Removal HowTo
(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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my R800x using XDA
savage24x said:
I did this, great quality, but check the front camera ruined.
Sent from my R800x using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my R800x using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
'
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nevermind, I rebooted and it's fine.
Sent from my R800x using XDA
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.
Sent from my R800a using xda premium
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.
Sent from my R800a using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I haven't had much of an issue with it because it's not very noticeable.
Sticky Worthy?
wasabiboi said:
Sticky Worthy?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Guys,
My g2 already has some scratches on screen!
Does it comes with a factory screen protector or is it direct on the glass?
Do u guys have any tips to remove scratches before installing a screen protector?
Thanks!
xuxuzao said:
Guys,
My g2 already has some scratches on screen!
Does it comes with a factory screen protector or is it direct on the glass?
Do u guys have any tips to remove scratches before installing a screen protector?
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You could try toothpaste or polywatch put it on a cloth and rub it in, might take a while though especially with gorillaglass.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/POLYWATCH-WATCH-SCRATCH-REMOVAL-POLISH/dp/B003JI785U
xuxuzao said:
Guys,
My g2 already has some scratches on screen!
Does it comes with a factory screen protector or is it direct on the glass?
Do u guys have any tips to remove scratches before installing a screen protector?
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mine did not come with a screen protector. Had to buy them and put them on myself.
If Any One Use This Back Case Tell me About This Case That It Will Help Rear Camera From Scratch
http://www.amazon.in/iPaky-Hybrid-U...1478609762&ref_=nav_signin&ref_=sr_1_7&sr=8-7
Answering
Seems that case wont help you in the scratchless issue, camera glass looks way to exposed.
I use a rude case and have adapted my own scratch shield. Its made of a plastic screen cover just trimmed to fit on the camera, have a look.
[/IMG]
Sounds like a scratch on the lense would be much less intrusive than taping plastic in front of it...
Quartereric said:
Seems that case wont help you in the scratchless issue, camera glass looks way to exposed.
I use a rude case and have adapted my own scratch shield. Its made of a plastic screen cover just trimmed to fit on the camera, have a look.
[/IMG][IMGfile:///C:/Users/Erick%20Garc%C3%ADa/Downloads/IMG_20161025_145857879.jpg[/IMG]
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
udhaya_07 said:
If Any One Use This Back Case Tell me About This Case That It Will Help Rear Camera From Scratch
http://www.amazon.in/iPaky-Hybrid-U...1478609762&ref_=nav_signin&ref_=sr_1_7&sr=8-7
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am using this case, and I have to say that it doesn't protect camera completely, because i purchased this on day 1, still i got 3-4 scratch marks on my camera glass, but it does protect rather than naked phone.
Sent from my LenovoA3300-GV using XDA-Developers mobile app
android404 said:
Sounds like a scratch on the lense would be much less intrusive than taping plastic in front of it...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry here it goes again. Cheers.
So i was looking at the camera lenses on my V20, and noticed that somehow, a piece of glitter got under my camera glass, right over the main camera lens. I have no idea how this could have happened. Has anyone else heard of this happening?
Slash8915 said:
So i was looking at the camera lenses on my V20, and noticed that somehow, a piece of glitter got under my camera glass, right over the main camera lens. I have no idea how this could have happened. Has anyone else heard of this happening?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There's a protective film over the camera glass that can be removed.
Swizzle82 said:
There's a protective film over the camera glass that can be removed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you remove that screen protector the glass could shatter from just a scratch.
YellowGTO said:
If you remove that screen protector the glass could shatter from just a scratch.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ive read about the camera glass weakness. I took my protector off of my last one before I had got my replacement. It was fine, I'm very careful with my phone though. I don't set it down hard, I put it in my pocket with nothing else. I have a flip case so I can set the phone down on it's face worry free as to not mess with the back and camera housing either.. Not saying one should take it off just for the sake of it without reason, but if the OP has glitter under it, it might be good reason to remove it..
The protector has cutouts for the lenses though, right? If so, then removing the protector won't do anything for me since the glitter is directly over one of the lenses.
Slash8915 said:
The protector has cutouts for the lenses though, right? If so, then removing the protector won't do anything for me since the glitter is directly over one of the lenses.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's really odd, but glitter can find it's way into many unusual places..
Is anyone getting a screen protector for the camera lens? If so, which one? I'm asking because with the size of the hole it might be a good idea to protect that lens.
Dark4rce-2 said:
Is anyone getting a screen protector for the camera lens? If so, which one? I'm asking because with the size of the hole it might be a good idea to protect that lens.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I like that idea...
Sent from my SM-N976V using Tapatalk
Dark4rce-2 said:
Is anyone getting a screen protector for the camera lens? If so, which one? I'm asking because with the size of the hole it might be a good idea to protect that lens.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yup, ive ordred one for my Note 10 Plus.
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/rVv3ZDas
Seller has alot of feedback, and a friend of mine also advised me to try it out.
Dark4rce-2 said:
Is anyone getting a screen protector for the camera lens? If so, which one? I'm asking because with the size of the hole it might be a good idea to protect that lens.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I purchased tempered glass protectors for my S10+'s camera and it added lens flare to the pictures. I wouldn't sacrifice picture quality for camera protection.
Plan to order some. Seen a pack on amazon. But my unicorn case keeps the lens up.
If the protector is not made with real optic grade cristal, which would make the price really high, it definitevely will downgrade the pictures, the cameras are calibrated for the amount of refraction of their own lenses, now imagine puting some doubtful quality glass, I would not do it
Get it if you don't care about photo quality.
I didn't even know this was a thing, generally in a case unless you put keys in your pocket with your phone you should never catch the camera.
I've used camera skins on previous phones which protects scuffs with no photo quality issues...
Note10+
These seem to fit the bill at £5.99
https://www.amazon.co.uk/NEWZEROL-Compatible-Protector-High-Definition-Transparent/dp/B07VJ2VDLZ
What about side camera? No protectors for it.