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Galaxy s ii bump scratches like crazy

Samsung should have done a back cover that extented through the whole phone's back, the bump in the lower part gets scratched very easily, am i the only one? and yeah i dont use a case on my phone, a cover plate destroys the slim figure of the phone

The "bump" on the bottom of the phone does actually get a lot of scratches
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They nailed on the galaxy s ii for t-mobile, check it out }

It's because of this I bought a "case-mate barely there" case.
I've never had a case before and didn't want one for this phone because I didn't want to loose the thinness either. Very glad I did though. The phone is still very thin and (on the black case) has a nice matt, slightly grippy texture which I personally find preferable to the standard backing.
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Chad_Petree said:
They nailed on the galaxy s ii for t-mobile, check it out }
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looks very different from the international version.

oyebto said:
looks very different from the international version.
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but that's the kind of back cover they should have used tough

Currykiev said:
It's because of this I bought a "case-mate barely there" case.
I've never had a case before and didn't want one for this phone because I didn't want to loose the thinness either. Very glad I did though. The phone is still very thin and (on the black case) has a nice matt, slightly grippy texture which I personally find preferable to the standard backing.
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Identical scenario for me.
Really didn't want to lose the thinness either, but this is an excellent protector - wish I'd bought it earlier.

Just scratched my glass
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T-mobile one looks great!

ChongoDroid said:
Just scratched my glass
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oh dear, get it fixed and use...........
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/sgp-ultra-oleophobic-screen-protector-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-p30587.htm

use galaxy s2 bumper butter look

I must say the Barely there case breaks fast if you drop it
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could be worse
look what happened to mine last night

raze1000 said:
could be worse
look what happened to mine last night
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what happened?
jonny68 said:
oh dear, get it fixed and use...........
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/sgp-ultra-oleophobic-screen-protector-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-p30587.htm
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Looks real good, but it's a little expensive, is it worth it?

is the touch still fully functional now ?

I see this thread and shake my head.
Getting a decent case is the first step to protecting a phone that you just spend a lot of money on. It might make it a little less thinner, but it will offer better grip and allows you stop babying every time you set in the table.
As for the dude that broke the glass, that was probably like the one weak spot. GorillaGlass isn't supposed to scratch or crack. Just avoid putting the phone in the same pocket as your keys and you shouldn't need to waste money on a screen protector.

This thread is painful.
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bruflot said:
I must say the Barely there case breaks fast if you drop it
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The Samsung official mesh case seems better quality than the case mate one.

Psilocin said:
I see this thread and shake my head.
Getting a decent case is the first step to protecting a phone that you just spend a lot of money on. It might make it a little less thinner, but it will offer better grip and allows you stop babying every time you set in the table.
As for the dude that broke the glass, that was probably like the one weak spot. GorillaGlass isn't supposed to scratch or crack. Just avoid putting the phone in the same pocket as your keys and you shouldn't need to waste money on a screen protector.
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gorilla glass is NOT scratch proof, keys won't damage the screen but dust will , the kind of dust/dirt that it's usually on people's pockets

I only ever keep it in a pocket without keys or anything else so never worry about a case.
The phone was on the floor next to my chair charging up while i was watching tv, knocked a fork off the coffee table and you guessed it, right on the phone.
No screen protector is gonna protect against that happening lol.
Everything is working fine actually. just feels a bit iffy when sliding over the long cracks in the glass.
Will be going in for new screen under insurance claim as soon as i been on my hols. so stuck with it like this for a few weeks.

Where can I get one from?

Back surface scratches? Any idea to "remove" them

Hi, I got my nexus 4 in 11/29/2012 and for my, the Nexus is bautiful, its fast, but as any mobile, isnt perfect.
So, my problem here is, I got a little scratches in the back of the nexus, there is anything to remove it??? I think they r getting bigger :crying:

D3m0x said:
Hi, I got my nexus 4 in 11/29/2012 and for my, the Nexus is bautiful, its fast, but as any mobile, isnt perfect.
So, my problem here is, I got a little scratches in the back of the nexus, there is anything to remove it??? I think they r getting bigger :crying:
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Well a TPU gelcase would solve the problems, there are stylish ones on both amazon and ebay, It depends whether you want to sacrifice that premium feel.

I have a feeling this glass isn't gorilla glass. Too many are scratching or cracking too easy.

late8 said:
I have a feeling this glass isn't gorilla glass. Too many are scratching or cracking too easy.
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Because Gorilla Glass 2 cannot scratch or get cracks right? /s
Seriously, even Matias Duarte proclaims it's Gorilla Glass 2 on both sides of the phone. Also, the front can pick up scratches as easily as the front, along with the same perceptibility of cracking as well. Just look for any cracked SGS3's or Nexus 4's (they are already out there, I've seen one personally). The back come off very easily, and I wouldn't be surprised if you could order a replacement from eBay in the coming months for about $50-$100 to start, and then leveling off at a reasonable $20-$30.

D3m0x said:
Hi, I got my nexus 4 in 11/29/2012 and for my, the Nexus is bautiful, its fast, but as any mobile, isnt perfect.
So, my problem here is, I got a little scratches in the back of the nexus, there is anything to remove it??? I think they r getting bigger :crying:
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You can try this, might want to remove the back and speaker from it but just be EXTREMELY careful lol I have done something similiar to my netbook and it looked perfect... until I scratched it again XD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrAJ2GPgL4Q

logic0verflow said:
You can try this, might want to remove the back and speaker from it but just be EXTREMELY careful lol I have done something similiar to my netbook and it looked perfect... until I scratched it again XD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrAJ2GPgL4Q
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Dude, I saw you signature, if you love you nexus 4, buy NOW the full protector of Skinomi... Belive me, back suface... Gorilla Glass 2 my balls.

D3m0x said:
Dude, I saw you signature, if you love you nexus 4, buy NOW the full protector of Skinomi... Belive me, back suface... Gorilla Glass 2 my balls.
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I'm inclined to agree with you. I've babied my Nexus 4, had it in a TPU case since day 1 and it's still managed to get scratches on the back near the top. They're very fine and only really seeable at certain angles, but they're plentiful. The front is spotless.
I can't for one second believe gorilla glass is used on both sides.

Tempered glass screen protector for front and back

Hi guys,
Does anyone know of any tempered glass screen protector for the nexus 4 preferably for both the front and back?
I'd hate to put a case on the nexus 4 as most of them add a lot of bulk and aren't very nice.

Xgear is taking preorders for their glass screens. It's only the front though.
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kyleds said:
Xgear is taking preorders for their glass screens. It's only the front though.
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Argh, I wish someone would make one for the back as its more fragile!

deelz001 said:
Argh, I wish someone would make one for the back as its more fragile!
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Looking to combine with a bumper? Why not a full back case?
You should send Xgear an email or something, suggest a tempered glass back as well, from my experience with accessories companies they are always looking for interest in other product ideas.

I would love a case that has a bumper feel but with a glass back.
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theTqM said:
Looking to combine with a bumper? Why not a full back case?
You should send Xgear an email or something, suggest a tempered glass back as well, from my experience with accessories companies they are always looking for interest in other product ideas.
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the nexus 4 is a beautiful phone without a case, i have tried the bumper and slim cases currently available and it just makes the phone look uglier.
i may just end up emailing them, but i doubt they would make one just because of my request, even though I would be willing to pay a lot for it,
A glass protector for the front and back would be simply amazing and would allow me to keep the true beauty of the phone intact!

deelz001 said:
the nexus 4 is a beautiful phone without a case, i have tried the bumper and slim cases currently available and it just makes the phone look uglier.
i may just end up emailing them, but i doubt they would make one just because of my request, even though I would be willing to pay a lot for it,
A glass protector for the front and back would be simply amazing and would allow me to keep the true beauty of the phone intact!
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Awesome, well I put an inquiry in with them about it as well, we'll see what they come back with.

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theTqM said:
Awesome, well I put an inquiry in with them about it as well, we'll see what they come back with.
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sweet if we can get a lot of people on here to submit inquiries related to it they may start producing one!:good:

deelz001 said:
sweet if we can get a lot of people on here to submit inquiries related to it they may start producing one!:good:
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i sent one in too, hope it helps

smirkis said:
i sent one in too, hope it helps
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hey thanks buddy, every little helps!
thats 3 so far guys, if we can get a few more they may begin to take more notice!
again, thanks for the support guys! :good:

kyleds said:
I would love a case that has a bumper feel but with a glass back.
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Poetic Atmosphere Case

frusso21 said:
Poetic Atmosphere Case
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I don't believe that is a glass back... It is a clear frosted back however.

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theTqM said:
I don't believe that is a glass back... It is a clear frosted back however.
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correct, anyone else submitted a query to Xgear so that they can make an tempered glass screen protector for the back also?

deelz001 said:
Hi guys,
Does anyone know of any tempered glass screen protector for the nexus 4 preferably for both the front and back?
I'd hate to put a case on the nexus 4 as most of them add a lot of bulk and aren't very nice.
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I'm waiting for a Poetic Atmosphere Flip, like they do for the ip5, got a cheap tpu now and a Nilkin Flip on order.

deelz001 said:
correct, anyone else submitted a query to Xgear so that they can make an tempered glass screen protector for the back also?
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I asked them a while back and they said they were looking into it.
I think the problem they're having is that there is nowhere for a back protector to adhere to. They hide the adhesive on the front protector behind the colored black/white panel, and if there's nothing like that on the back, they'll have to figure something out.
I'm not sure how SGP does it with the glass ones for the iPhone 4.

quahog_convo said:
I asked them a while back and they said they were looking into it.
I think the problem they're having is that there is nowhere for a back protector to adhere to. They hide the adhesive on the front protector behind the colored black/white panel, and if there's nothing like that on the back, they'll have to figure something out.
I'm not sure how SGP does it with the glass ones for the iPhone 4.
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I remember when they were taking preorders for GNex the OP showed a video of applying it on the iPhone 4/4S and it was a clear protector that used static or something and could be applied and reapplied. Also SGP probably uses the same clear adhesive that are on their other screen protectors. I would like xgear to offer a comprehensive front and back packages as well, but they never like to rush things to market.

I also asked them I guess we have to just be patient
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thats good to hear guys, if everyone can continue to inquire it might help push things through faster..
still dreaming of a protected naked nexus 4

Aren't Martin Fields screen protectors made from tempered glass?

hoponpop said:
Aren't Martin Fields screen protectors made from tempered glass?
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doesn't seem like it
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Martin-Fiel...ting_LaptopAccessories_RL&hash=item53f219a205

Gorilla glas 2 or 3

Some swedish site is saying htc ine has Gorilla Glas 3 ?
Which is true?
Herees the link:
http://translate.googleusercontent....ALkJrhjKmYVTg7d_HI2W5LbMmpcFYWMHDQ#more-73077

AW: Gorilla glas 2 or 3
SteelH said:
I prefer Baboon Glass 37.
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Made my night
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It has gorilla glass 2!
Source: HTC Sales Official

voltron2k11 said:
It has gorilla glass 2!
Source: HTC Sales Official
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I second that :good:

HTC One X is GG2 right? Is this true?

whats the point 2 or 3??? you can easily break even gorilla glass...its fragile like every glass...the important is also body and the whole shock resistance and luck ofcourse all my phones with gorilla was fine without any scratches but my fault so be calm its good enought

kultus said:
whats the point 2 or 3??? you can easily break even gorilla glass...its fragile like every glass...the important is also body and the whole shock resistance and luck ofcourse all my phones with gorilla was fine without any scratches but my fault so be calm its good enought
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The main advantage is that they can reduce the thickness of the glass while keeping the strength at least the same. This means screen closer to the surface so you get that "floating image" effect like on the One X and One (and to a slightly lesser extent the Nexus 4)

really doesnt care about it...got SGS3 and was satisfied with it...

kultus said:
really doesnt care about it...got SGS3 and was satisfied with it...
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What we're talking about here is the gg2 or gg3 on the One. Not on gs3. Why would we even bother about gs3's screen here?
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Brac20 said:
The main advantage is that they can reduce the thickness of the glass while keeping the strength at least the same. This means screen closer to the surface so you get that "floating image" effect like on the One X and One (and to a slightly lesser extent the Nexus 4)
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Yeah, at the end of the day it will still smash if it hits the ground the wrong way, and sand will still scratch it. That's why I still use cases and screen protectors.
I'm interested to know how much it will cost to replace the screen of the one if it does get smashed, have just recently paid €160 to get my girlfriends SGS3 screen replaced
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angeloalonzo01 said:
What we're talking about here is the gg2 or gg3 on the One. Not on gs3. Why would we even bother about gs3's screen here?
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SGS3 uses GG2. So it's actually related. Anyways, GG3 should be stronger than GG2 while at same thickness but production will come later on the year. It was only announced a couple of days ago.

Do u use a Screen Protector?

As the thread subject says, I got a screen protector today but im not liking its display and ive also heard that Nexus 4's Gorilla Glass 2 is good enough to handle scratches, so just wanna have a general idea about what you people are having.
Thanks.
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nope. my n4 is completely naked. granted, i do have micro scratches on the back glass, the front glass is perfect.

I don't, did at first but when i went to replace it, didn't want to put one back on cos the screen was so much better without, only using bumper

simms22 said:
nope. my n4 is completely naked. granted, i do have micro scratches on the back glass, the front glass is perfect.
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Joey-UK said:
I don't, did at first but when i went to replace it, didn't want to put one back on cos the screen was so much better without, only using bumper
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Thanks for the replies, my back is safe with a back cover, was just worried for the front, from how much time are you using the device?
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hsn97 said:
Thanks for the replies, my back is safe with a back cover, was just worried for the front, from how much time are you using the device?
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4-5hours? Screen on time
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hsn97 said:
Thanks for the replies, my back is safe with a back cover, was just worried for the front, from how much time are you using the device?
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since january. im a heavy user, the phone is always with me. i normally carry it in my back pocket. i have dropped it a few times, and it has slid across tables and fallen by itself, but no damage(luckily it has fallen on soft things, or ive broken its fall with my foot).

I never used one on any of my devices. Im pretty careful and the N4 guerrilla glass screen still looks new after 6 months.

I never use them..

Yes I always buy screen protector and case in same week I buy my phone. It protects it from scratches.
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Joey-UK said:
I don't, did at first but when i went to replace it, didn't want to put one back on cos the screen was so much better without, only using bumper
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Same here. I've got a couple scratches on the front but meh.

I think screen protectors are stupid. Bumper case works fine for me.

nope because it always conflicts with my case.. so i gave up screen protectors.. and no scratch although the oleophobic seemed to have stopped working ...

Completely naked. Some scratches on the back but the front is fine.
Usage 5-6h a day since Nov last year.
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Nope Naked as the day i was born, Just the bumper had mine since dec:good:

People dont use screen protectors because they cant put them on hahah.fact

I only am using a rear protector on my wife's N4 because it's the only way to keep it from slipping off the orb. But my N4 has nothing on it.
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Thread Closed, we dont need any more screen protection threads.