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As this is my first device with gorilla glass 2 i have no experience in this field. But on YouTube people rape their galaxy s3 screens without any damage. Is this for real? Do we need screen protectors or not?
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It's scratch resistant but but scratch proof....it is resistant to materials that are softer than the screen such as keys. When it comes down to materials that are harder than the screen such as sand. ..it can get scratched.
So I would still use a screen protector if I was you.
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Drop-Test on Galaxy Note II
AndroidAuthority carried out their 'Drop Test' on a Note 2 with great results.
The Note 2 is reported to have better build quality than the S3.
In the test the Note 2 was dropped 3 separate times ~ once from the pocket (2 feet), once from the midriff (4 feet) and finally from the ear (5 feet 6 inches). It passed all drop tests.
See video here.
I spit in the face of screen protectors. My Note has stood the test of time (well, 7 months or so) and the screen still has a wonderful sheen and no hints of even a hairline scratch or blemish. This will bode well for resale value as I still see this phone going for 500 bucks by private sellers.
I've had my Note II for about 12 hours and I'm blown away by how much attention to detail was paid to this thing.. the screen feels much more slippery, has an awesome feel around the edges where it's no longer 'sharp' feeling and blends right into the bezel, and the glass feels much more dense. Even the back panel has a grippier feel so I'm even less worried about dropping it (I didn't use a case on my Note either and never once did it slip out of my hands).
Of course, use your own judgement, but a phone this beautiful will not be covered up in any way by me
I agree with you. I never use any screen protectors too.
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How much more resistent GG2 than GG1?
Beards said:
AndroidAuthority carried out their 'Drop Test' on a Note 2 with great results.
The Note 2 is reported to have better build quality than the S3.
In the test the Note 2 was dropped 3 separate times ~ once from the pocket (2 feet), once from the midriff (4 feet) and finally from the ear (5 feet 6 inches). It passed all drop tests.
See video here.
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Android Authority is for me an undercover Apple fanboy site, Just like BGR :|
the amount of posts saying how amazing the iPhone 5 is, is getting annoying tbh
In the i**** 5 Vs S3 they kept making the S3 fall face down and the i**** fall on its side and the guy with the girly name, darcey or something? kept jumping from happiness from the AMAZING and TOUGH screen on the i**** 5 if you look up for any other video with both phones face first you will see both got absolutely destroyed in almost an identical way!
Just dont take any biased BS from them and go to other sites such as Android Police or Phandroid etc
PokerPlayer said:
Do we need screen protectors or not?
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Just do a bit of search...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918008
Corning said this about their gorilla glass2.
" Gorilla Glass 2, a glass 20 percent thinner than the original material offering the same scratch resistance, the same strength..."
So its to help weight saving & help reduce phone dimensions, its wise NOT to interpret it as being a stronger or more scratch resistant screen when in a device.
use a freakin screen protector! there like 50 cents. obviously your worried about scratches. USE ONE. gorilla glass or not. why take the chance on a 700 dollar device. i wouldnt but thats just me. hell i bought screen protectors on my flip phone. lol. i just like my new phone to stay new
daddioj said:
use a freakin screen protector! there like 50 cents. obviously your worried about scratches. USE ONE. gorilla glass or not. why take the chance on a 700 dollar device. i wouldnt but thats just me. hell i bought screen protectors on my flip phone. lol. i just like my new phone to stay new
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I hate screen protectors and never used them. I feel it like a condom. Much better and comfortable to touch a real glass than a stupid membrane. My galaxy note have only a few micro scratches after 8 months, but I almost cant see it. Only at sun and screen off I barely can see very tiny scratches.
daddioj said:
use a freakin screen protector! there like 50 cents. obviously your worried about scratches. USE ONE. gorilla glass or not. why take the chance on a 700 dollar device. i wouldnt but thats just me. hell i bought screen protectors on my flip phone. lol. i just like my new phone to stay new
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I've gone nearly 2 years now on my Inspire 4G without a single scratch on the glass, and I don't baby my phone.
I don't use screen protectors, not because of the cost but because they ruin the feel of the phone.
Maybe I got a bad screen protector, but the film felt much more coarse than the gorilla glass with the S-Pen. I can't imagine using the S-Pen without that smooth glass. No screen protector for me.
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Lucidmike said:
Maybe I got a bad screen protector, but the film felt much more coarse than the gorilla glass with the S-Pen. I can't imagine using the S-Pen without that smooth glass. No screen protector for me.
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Maybe the steinheil Glas would fix this?
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with my experiences, i saw my wife's Samsung S1 don't have any scratch after 2 years :-O , so i decied don't use any screen protector on my S3 ( Gorilla Glass 2 , too)
But wtf ????????? , my s3 display have 2 scrach after 2 weeks ................. i don't put it with any metal or something like that, don't throw it from the air, i have no idea wtf happened to me
In my experience, GG1 (on the 0G Droid) was rock-solid by itself... and I've had no issues on my unprotected GNex (no GG). I still have yet to use a protector...
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Yep. Deja vu all over again.
So the Galaxy Note 3 Manual says: "Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions."
Src: Page 9 of http://www.note3manual.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-Manual-PDF-N9005_JellyBean_English.pdf
Has anyone had any issues using a screen protector? Is the added protection worth whatever "malfunction" you might have to deal with?
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So the Galaxy Note 3 Manual says: "Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions."
Src: Page 9 of http://www.note3manual.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-Manual-PDF-N9005_JellyBean_English.pdf
Has anyone had any issues using a screen protector? Is the added protection worth whatever "malfunction" you might have to deal with?
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I've had no issues using an Invisible Shield screen protector for over a week.
i dont know most people wont have any issues out of a screen protector i dont use them just for the fact of i dont like the feel of them
I use Hard-Shield Nano Coating Screen Spray on Protector (also known as Dynaflo LIQUID-ARMOR Universal Invisible Nano Tech Screen Protector) and it works great for 6 months, then you just reapply. It's really easy to apply and it comes with the best microfiber cleaning cloth I've ever found, too.
I've been using screen protector and never had problems .
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Gorilla glass 3 doesnt need a screen protector. Unless you all walk around with pockets full of sand. Might I add they make the screen look horrible, they smudge and grey over. All you need is a good spigen case and you are good to go.
I use Mime USA's Ghost Tempered Glass & it works perfectly. It works with gloves on when I have the screen sensitivity on to full blast. That's the one I use & WILL ONLY use. VERY affordable & works GREAT with the S-Pen. A MUST investment if you are going to rock the sweet 5.7 inch 1080p Galaxy Note 3. :good:
www.mimeusa.com
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ManOfBusiness said:
Gorilla glass 3 doesnt need a screen protector. Unless you all walk around with pockets full of sand. Might I add they make the screen look horrible, they smudge and grey over. All you need is a good spigen case and you are good to go.
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You couldn't be more wrong. Everyone that's seen my phone never EVEN realize that it has a screen protector. Mine is as CLEAR as glass because it IS a piece of tempered glass. It makes Gorilla Glass 3 literally shatter proof. This is a MUST especially considering the giant 5.7 inch 1080p screen the Galaxy Note 3 has.
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Gorilla glass 3 doesnt need a screen protector. Unless you all walk around with pockets full of sand. Might I add they make the screen look horrible, they smudge and grey over. All you need is a good spigen case and you are good to go.
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Gorilla Glass is scratch resistant not scratch proof, a good screen protector will not even be noticeable.
I use the Spigen Ultra Crystal and you cannot even notice it is there.
I don't think it smudges anymore than a naked screen.
hey if you want to waste your money on something useless and degrades the quality of the super amoled pixally goodness its your perogative *thumbs up
gorilla glass 3's ndr rating is effectivly 3 times more resistant to scratches than GG2. If you can scratch this screen you dont deserve to own a $700 device.
I suppose it has its uses though. Like if you ever need to sos a comercial passenger plane at 30,000 feet you should have no problems with the glare those things put off.
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Hey if you want to waste your money on something useless and degrades the quality of the super amoled pixally goodness its your perogative *thumbs up
gorilla glass 3's ndr rating is effectivly 3 times more resistant to scratches than GG2. If you can scr
atch this screen you dont deserve to own a $700 device.
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Accidents happen, I don't mind "wasting" a little money to protect the screen on a $800 device. Again, it's scratch resistant not scratch proof, if it was scratch proof then I wouldn't use one. To each their own I guess.
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I use Mime USA's Ghost Tempered Glass & it works perfectly. It works with gloves on when I have the screen sensitivity on to full blast. That's the one I use & WILL ONLY use. VERY affordable & works GREAT with the S-Pen. A MUST investment if you are going to rock the sweet 5.7 inch 1080p Galaxy Note 3. :good:
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You couldn't be more wrong. Everyone that's seen my phone never EVEN realize that it has a screen protector. Mine is as CLEAR as glass because it IS a piece of tempered glass. It makes Gorilla Glass 3 literally shatter proof. This is a MUST especially considering the giant 5.7 inch 1080p screen the Galaxy Note 3 has.
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Thats what I have. It works and looks great. They just released the metal button addons too
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jbeitel said:
Thats what I have. It works and looks great. They just released the metal button addons too
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I use XtremeGuard on mine. It cost 3.99 on ebay and it has better quality than invisibleshield--IMHO. I've used it on my pebble, wife's s4, my note 2, and my note 3, and I 've been nothing but satisfied. I don't know if I can post a link to it, but just search XtremeGuard Note 3 in ebay.
*Note--no pun intended--this is a wet install protector. I prefer this because dust is less likely* Also you will have to wait about a half a day before you can effectively use the spen after your install
I find that a can of compressed air gets rid of all dust...if done properly
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Just watch out for touch issues with a screen protector on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46812566&postcount=7
frieked said:
So the Galaxy Note 3 Manual says: "Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions."
Src: Page 9 of http://www.note3manual.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-Manual-PDF-N9005_JellyBean_English.pdf
Has anyone had any issues using a screen protector? Is the added protection worth whatever "malfunction" you might have to deal with?
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invisibleSHIELD HD works perfect, plus looks amazing.
tennisshoeninja said:
invisibleSHIELD HD works perfect, plus looks amazing.
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Agreed, that's what I'm using.
Well... I'm still rocking the original front screen film that the phone came in. I just cut the tab off the top. I'm pretty happy with it... For now...
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Gorilla glass 3 doesnt need a screen protector. Unless you all walk around with pockets full of sand. Might I add they make the screen look horrible, they smudge and grey over. All you need is a good spigen case and you are good to go.
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hey if you want to waste your money on something useless and degrades the quality of the super amoled pixally goodness its your perogative *thumbs up
gorilla glass 3's ndr rating is effectivly 3 times more resistant to scratches than GG2. If you can scratch this screen you dont deserve to own a $700 device.
I suppose it has its uses though. Like if you ever need to sos a comercial passenger plane at 30,000 feet you should have no problems with the glare those things put off.
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I disagree with your statements. Gorilla glass 1, 2,3 is nothing special. It scratches just as easy if not easier than other screens out there. I honestly believe that gorilla 3 is worse than 2. My GN3 Gorilla glass 3 scratched before i could get a screen protector on it. I did nothing out of the ordinary. GG3 is super easy to scratch and I would put apples glass as superior in scratch resistance from my experience.
I think a good quality screen protector is needed, and I agree that some do interfere with the picture quality but not all do.
I use iloome tempered glass screen protector and I also have a spigen slim armor love it no rainbow effects you can't even tell I have a screen protector on.
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I'm wondering how many of you have gotten a screen protector, and/or if it's even necessary with the gorilla glass 3??
I know I probably should, but this damn display is SO smooth, it's like sex for my fingertips. lol I almost can't bring myself to cover it and deal with the resulting plasticky feel of said screen protector.
Seriously I never felt a screen so smooth... I'm coming from a gnex, and I'm not sure what type of display that was, but it was not even close to this smooth.
I'm just paranoid because on day TWO of buying my gnex a few years ago, the display got scratched. I remember being in a restaurant and putting the phone down - display side down. I went to pick it up and saw a centimeter sized scratch. It was only slightly noticeable with the display on, but I had to deal with that crap for two years. Unreal.
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I'm wondering how many of you have gotten a screen protector, and/or if it's even necessary with the gorilla glass 3??
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It certainly is. Gorilla Glass is NOT scratch proof. Sand (which is all around you) will scratch it.
If you can spend £30 to protect the screen, why wouldn't you? It'll help the resale value and a screen protector is much cheaper to replace than a new screen!
I didn't like to use them too and that is why my note 2 have small scratches on the edges. I bought a pack of tech armor and went through 3 protectors just trying to put them on. I also hate the feel of them.
With the note 3, I decided to get this instead of the tech armor:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EHG0ITQ/ref=ya_aw_oh_pit
I was able to get the first one on perfect and am very satisfied with it. I don't want this one scratch yet.
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tenshiru said:
I didn't like to use them too and that is why my note 2 have small scratches on the edges. I bought a pack of tech armor and went through 3 protectors just trying to put them on. I also hate the feel of them.
With the note 3, I decided to get this instead of the tech armor:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EHG0ITQ/ref=ya_aw_oh_pit
I was able to get the first one on perfect and am very satisfied with it. I don't want this one scratch yet.
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That's still plastic though right? I don't want to give up the wonderful feel of the glass.
I've been doing some reading around the forum and came across a thread recommending the Spigen glas.t protector (glas.tr is even thinner and better). It's a thin layer of actual glass, and apparently it feels just as smooth as the display itself. It's pretty pricy but I'm def getting that one.
Hi there, I'm not a screen protector fans also, it's never have any screen protector from my iPhone 3g until this new note 3. I had ordered a spigen gals.tR through thier web site. It's a real temper glass. I just love it. It's kinda thick compare to others market screen protector and a bit on high budget. Once I put it on (installation was damm easy). You will notice it's very thick, but it's not affect any of my sensitivity nor the screen color. It's remain smooth and sharp. I had ordered along a cover from spigen as well. The Neo Hybrid. Yes, your note 3 is not very big and a bit more heavy. But it's fit beautifully on nite 3.
P.s. I'm just sharing. No commercial involve.
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Hey all.
I see that the Galaxy Note 4 includes 2.5D glass, what is the advantage of this and would this not serve to make the screen look odd? I understand that the Galaxy S5 has one of these screens but i have never seen one.
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Hey all.
I see that the Galaxy Note 4 includes 2.5D glass, what is the advantage of this and would this not serve to make the screen look odd? I understand that the Galaxy S5 has one of these screens but i have never seen one.
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At the moment i only reckon it juz for looks better, dunno much about other advantage, but the disadvantage is hard to get a proper tempered glass screen protector....
So I noticed companies are already selling Screen Protectors for the Note 10+. From what I've read the Note comes with a Samsung Pre-installed one. Since I never had an S10, how is the pre-installed protector vs any of these 3rd party ones? Any reason not to use that one? I'm assuming if it gets nasty Samsung sells replacements. Also looks like the phone uses Gorilla Glass 6 vs 5 on the Note 9, so I'm guessing it should be more resistant to scratches and cracks.
scratch resistance have gotten worse over the years because corning is focusing on drop protection, and you kind of have to choose one or the other. Still think GG3 is the pinnacle of scratch resistance.
the screen protector is the same as any other plastic film one. Probably not amazing for the spen though, so maybe invest in a LOCA based glass protector. Whitestone is the easiest to install... but its pretty dang pricey. Definitely cheaper chinese options.
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So I noticed companies are already selling Screen Protectors for the Note 10+. From what I've read the Note comes with a Samsung Pre-installed one. Since I never had an S10, how is the pre-installed protector vs any of these 3rd party ones? Any reason not to use that one? I'm assuming if it gets nasty Samsung sells replacements. Also looks like the phone uses Gorilla Glass 6 vs 5 on the Note 9, so I'm guessing it should be more resistant to scratches and cracks.
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Very last post in this thread there is a YouTube video that shows the quality.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10+/help/preinstalled-screen-protector-t3956714
yeah the screen protector that comes installed is trash. It doesn't even cover the entire screen
I already ordered a pair of tempered glass, saved my note 8 from several scary drops.
I ripped that screen protector off right away. It was cheap and wasn't going to save you from anything lol.
pulled it off mine to replace with a whitestone.
despite being factory it still had a fair gap around the side and it is probably about the same quality as any cheap film protector, so as far as protection is involved it will probably do for a day or 2 till you get something better but ultimately it's trash.
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I ripped that screen protector off right away. It was cheap and wasn't going to save you from anything lol.
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Same here, took it off like it was just on for shipping protect.
I don't mind the factory protector. It feels pretty slick like glass, is very oleophobic, and the SPen glides across it no problem.
That said, I've ordered Whitestone Dome and will install it as soon as it gets here. As I think it offers better protection.
If you don't want tempered glass and messy LOCA installs, or just don't want to spend the money on Whitestonez than I HIGHLY recommend the Ringke Easy Dual soft screen protector. I had it on my Note 8, Note 9, and I installed it on my wife's S10+. Perfectly clear, smooth as glass. It's so clear, it covered the front facing camera but doesn't affect the picture quality at all. Like it's not even there.
I've never found a 3rd party screen protector for a phone with a curved screen that worked well. Starting with the S7 Edge, Note 8, and Note 9. I've tried all manor of screen protectors from glass, to plastic, to that crazy nano liquid stuff. Now I've never tried a whitestone dome one before. But every previous protector I've ever tried has been junk and has fallen off, gotten dust behind it or made the s-pen horrible to use. Maybe some of the Note 10+ ones will be different but for now the one that came with it seems to be working fine.
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pulled it off mine to replace with a whitestone.
despite being factory it still had a fair gap around the side and it is probably about the same quality as any cheap film protector, so as far as protection is involved it will probably do for a day or 2 till you get something better but ultimately it's trash.
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Does your finger print scanner still work?
I installed a generic Loca glass screen protector but although a perfect install and fit, fingerprint doesn't work anymore
Is a screen protector really necessary? Ive had my note 8 for almost 2 years and never had a screen protector on, several drops and its perfectly fine lol
it's already .. typing from the new note 10+ after abonding note 5? after 4 years
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So I noticed companies are already selling Screen Protectors for the Note 10+. From what I've read the Note comes with a Samsung Pre-installed one. Since I never had an S10, how is the pre-installed protector vs any of these 3rd party ones? Any reason not to use that one? I'm assuming if it gets nasty Samsung sells replacements. Also looks like the phone uses Gorilla Glass 6 vs 5 on the Note 9, so I'm guessing it should be more resistant to scratches and cracks.
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I stopped using any screen protector for many years now. All my phones have zero scratches. I don't baby my phones either. Another nice thing is that the touch sensitivity is at its best since there is no screen protector at all.
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I stopped using any screen protector for many years now. All my phones have zero scratches. I don't baby my phones either. Another nice thing is that the touch sensitivity is at its best since there is no screen protector at all.
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Ageee, going on 2 years on my note 8 with no screen protector and its perfectly fine
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Does your finger print scanner still work?
I installed a generic Loca glass screen protector but although a perfect install and fit, fingerprint doesn't work anymore
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yeah been use it all day and it still works fine, it's a bit fiddly to install as you have to basically get the glue in a target, but I got it mostly in left it to settle for 2 or 3 mins before the cure then cured it for about double what the instructions said (basically did the process twice to make sure), if anything over the course of the day using it the scanner has got better but that may just be me getting better at hitting the target.
bayniner said:
Is a screen protector really necessary? Ive had my note 8 for almost 2 years and never had a screen protector on, several drops and its perfectly fine lol
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I stopped using any screen protector for many years now. All my phones have zero scratches. I don't baby my phones either. Another nice thing is that the touch sensitivity is at its best since there is no screen protector at all.
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Not to be mean but I bet I could find scratches on both your guys phone screens without even trying
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Not to be mean but I bet I could find scratches on both your guys phone screens without even trying
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Oh no doubt their is some tiny scratches but nothing really noticeable and besides I trade it in every year or every other year so its not really a big deal
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Not to be mean but I bet I could find scratches on both your guys phone screens without even trying
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Nope. I have zero stretches. No need to lie about this. I just use a thin case. I never put my screen against the table and never keep my phone in a pocket where there are keys in it.
It's def. Lower quality than the one that came on the s10. This already started lifting on its own. Might try the Ringke ones as I have the wet application orange peel affect, nor am I going to pay for the white Stone one because Verizons screen replacement is $29.