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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.

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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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Screen protectors stop the s pen working right

Has anyone noticed that if you use a screen protector it majorly affects the smoothness of the s pen !
Doea anyone know if the screen is gorilla glass ?
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Screen is Gorilla Glas 2

Gorilla Glass 2 and I have had protector on since yesterday morning and have noticed no problems at all with pen.
I am using Spigen Ultra Crystal Clear

mancuk29 said:
Has anyone noticed that if you use a screen protector it majorly affects the smoothness of the s pen !
Doea anyone know if the screen is gorilla glass ?
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Yes, Gorillia Glass 2.

With the Note 1 and it's stylus, it worked fine with the Spigen/dry apply protectors. The stylus would leave marks in the wet apply protectors like Zagg, Bodyguardz, etc...

Well I had the same issue but that was bcoz of Non reflective Matt finished Screen protector that I used on my GN2.
It was solved as soon as I removed it and put Relective glossy finished Screen protector.
Afridi
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mancuk29 said:
Has anyone noticed that if you use a screen protector it majorly affects the smoothness of the s pen !
Doea anyone know if the screen is gorilla glass ?
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Read your manual, page 9.

I have been using this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009F260IA/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01
I haven't had any problems with the S-Pen
SPIGEN SGP Ultra Oleophobic

My S 9000i never had a protector on it and it's glas surface is virgin. Believe me am am not a extremely carefull person, the phone is a tool not a status symbol. So just too say that with Gorilla glas you can forget about a screen protector really.

I have no prob with the pen atm with a cheap protector
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nyarnon said:
My S 9000i never had a protector on it and it's glas surface is virgin. Believe me am am not a extremely carefull person, the phone is a tool not a status symbol. So just too say that with Gorilla glas you can forget about a screen protector really.
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Well that's hardly true, at least for my part. I've only had the phone for 5 days and already its got a thin scratch at the top of the screen. Add to that that I'm pretty careful with the phone. I will definitely buy a screen protector when they become available at the stores here.
Glad to see that most of you don't have problems with the S-Pen after applying screen protectors.

webdave said:
With the Note 1 and it's stylus, it worked fine with the Spigen/dry apply protectors. The stylus would leave marks in the wet apply protectors like Zagg, Bodyguardz, etc...
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+1
I had a wet apply protector on my original note and it was driving me crazy how it would leave the, streaks/marks/etc in the protector I had. I pulled it off and switched it out for an SGP Ultra Crystal. Was definitely worth it, had no problems with it.

None of my phones after 3GS scratched. Gorilla glass is very good and never disappointed me.
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i'm not a big case nor screen protector person and i'm planning to run my note II naked... but my retailer did include a cheap screen protector which he applied for me at the store and so far (8 days now) I didn't notice any impact to s-pen functionality
i'd probably remove it anyway as i prefer to feel of the glass screen...
sometime i'm amazed at how polarized xda members are re screen protector - some swear by them and some ridicule its use... i tend to agree with most of the points raised by either side:
1. screen protector will no way impact the functionality of the s-pen and the sensors (my screen don't even cover the sensors) blah blah
2. gorilla glass 1 or 2 are NOT invincible - sand etc blah blah
it is really just a personal choice and which option give you peace of mind...

[Q] Left pattern after removing screen protector

Hey Guys! Just wanna share this problem. After removing a cheap screen protector on my nexus 4 i still have this pattern - the cutout on proximity sensor and on the camera. I tried scratching it with my nails but there is really no more residue, the surface is flat but the feel on the screen is different on the sensor or the actual glass. Did I remove a coating or something after removing the protector? I also dropped a small amount of alcohol trying to clean it and observed that it follows the pattern. Check out the pictures please. Thank you very much.

What does this mark feel like and how hard is it?
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andyabc said:
What does this mark feel like and how hard is it?
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I couldn't describe it but you could barely feel the difference between the real glass (proximity or camera or edges) and the area covered by the screen protector. It seems It'd never be removed. I tried tape, alcohol, scratching it, none worked.

slashred said:
I couldn't describe it but you could barely feel the difference between the real glass (proximity or camera or edges) and the area covered by the screen protector. It seems It'd never be removed. I tried tape, alcohol, scratching it, none worked.
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Mmmm, I assume that the residue has absorbed into the Gorilla Glass which is really bad in many ways...
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andyabc said:
Mmmm, I assume that the residue has absorbed into the Gorilla Glass which is really bad in many ways...
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Either that, OR it has peeled off the oleophobic coating with it. OP, Do finger prints stick more than usual?

jcmaddox1 said:
Either that, OR it has peeled off the oleophobic coating with it. OP, Do finger prints stick more than usual?
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I thought the term oleophobic is for the steinheil SPs only. Is it really possible? What could possibly happen? Well I cant say, I immediately put a screen protector on the device right after I got it.

i'd say the oleophobic coating just rubbed off completely around the screen protector, mine has a slight problem around the sensor and front camera cut-out but it can only be seen if there are fingerprints on the screen and you know what you are looking for. i think it happens because of sweat/skin oils.

Screen Scratched - What to DO?

Just fell down the stairs and go a 1cm scratch on the screen .
Any recommendations to repair?

all the usual. check ebay for scratch removers for amoled screens. . gutted for ya mate...shoulda used a tempered glass protector.
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jj03 said:
all the usual. check ebay for scratch removers for amoled screens. . gutted for ya mate...shoulda used a tempered glass protector.
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Thanks for the response. Do those scratch removers actually work? Kinda skeptical. Could it possibly worsen things?

Is this the product you may be speaking of?
http://www.amazon.com/Displex-Display-Scratch-Remover/dp/B0007WY0AW#customerReviews

tdoto said:
Is this the product you may be speaking of?
http://www.amazon.com/Displex-Display-Scratch-Remover/dp/B0007WY0AW#customerReviews
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Just read a bunch of reviews and stated that the product should not be used on touch screens.
I am guessing I will have to live with it

tdoto said:
Just read a bunch of reviews and stated that the product should not be used on touch screens.
I am guessing I will have to live with it
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Don't use that! I used it on a Galaxy Nexus years ago and it rubbed away the oleophobic coating... How old is your Note?

Got it on day 1 oct 24. Its note 4. Been an amazing phone, thats why i care about a little scratch.

I also have a 2mm deep scratch and tried to polish it away!
DO NOT TRY THIS, AS YOU WOULD REMOVE THE COATING WHERE YOU POLISH!!!
This would make things even worse!!

get phantom glass

RaW D Coy said:
get phantom glass
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Thats not going to help that scratch

tdoto said:
Thats not going to help that scratch
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it will help a little but you should just change the screen and then put on a phantom glass so you can prevent spending a lot of money on a hole new screen i've learned that mistake

I removed few scratches from my previous note but never from gorilla glass 4. What I did I masked area and wet sanded scratch out using very fine sand paper (1500, 2000, 3000) with final touch 5000 and polish whole screen using drimel with buffing pad and fine polishing compound. It is time consuming and results depending on your patience. Maybe put screen protector to minimize visibility of scratch and wait until replacement front glass became available - in my opinion is easier to replace glass than remove scratch.
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darekz said:
I removed few scratches from my previous note but never from gorilla glass 4. What I did I masked area and wet sanded scratch out using very fine sand paper (1500, 2000, 3000) with final touch 5000 and polish whole screen using drimel with buffing pad and fine polishing compound. It is time consuming and results depending on your patience. Maybe put screen protector to minimize visibility of scratch and wait until replacement front glass became available - in my opinion is easier to replace glass than remove scratch.
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Thanks for the reply i will do exactly that!

Just found this:
http://m.ebay.ca/itm/151460234922?nav=SEARCH
Is it easy to replace myself?

It all depends on your patience. You will need LOCA glue and preferably uv light. Watch youtube videos how to do that and see if you be comfortable to do yourself. There shouldn't be much defference between note2, note3 and note4.
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Just an update for everyone. I called around and its only $100 to replace the screen with an oem screen installed. Not bad. Anyone that has scratches or cracks may want to consider. I will probably get it done in a few months to keep the phone looking new!

tdoto said:
Just an update for everyone. I called around and its only $100 to replace the screen with an oem screen installed. Not bad. Anyone that has scratches or cracks may want to consider. I will probably get it done in a few months to keep the phone looking new!
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That can't be right. It's almost three times as much for the Note 3 screen.

tdoto said:
Just an update for everyone. I called around and its only $100 to replace the screen with an oem screen installed. Not bad. Anyone that has scratches or cracks may want to consider. I will probably get it done in a few months to keep the phone looking new!
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Is that price for whole screen? Oled screen, digitizer and front glass or front glass only?
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There is a video
Note 4 Screen Replacement and Charging Port Fix: http://youtu.be/FRkI0w8AITQ
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tdoto said:
Thanks for the response. Do those scratch removers actually work? Kinda skeptical. Could it possibly worsen things?
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i scratched my s4 with my keys ages ago, and got one off ebay...certainly helped lessen the scratch considerably...
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Tempered glass for the rear

Why doesn't anyone make a tempered glass protector for the rear of the phone just like they have for the front?? I love using my phone naked but I hate to scratch the back. I have tried clear skins but the feeling of plastic isn't one I want on my brand new phone
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brandoncheney05 said:
Why doesn't anyone make a tempered glass protector for the rear of the phone just like they have for the front?? I love using my phone naked but I hate to scratch the back. I have tried clear skins but the feeling of plastic isn't one I want on my brand new phone
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First guess? It's hard to make one that looks good considering the curved edges of the back.

I'm not sure whether the back peice is tempered glass as it doesnt make it abundantly clear but is something Like this what your looking for?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N4WLIG3/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_6Hhdzb90P5R0D

kaiser64 said:
I'm not sure whether the back peice is tempered glass as it doesnt make it abundantly clear but is something Like this what your looking for?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N4WLIG3/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_6Hhdzb90P5R0D
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That includes a carbon fiber back sticker. Not back Tempered Glass.

Obscure Reference said:
First guess? It's hard to make one that looks good considering the curved edges of the back.
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I had tempered glass on my S7 Edge so it's definitely possible as that curves way more
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Barsky said:
That includes a carbon fiber back sticker. Not back Tempered Glass.
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Yeah I saw that but like he said it's carbon fiber I want something I can enjoy looks and feel of naked device
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brandoncheney05 said:
Yeah I saw that but like he said it's carbon fiber I want something I can enjoy looks and feel of naked device
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I am considering a clear skin for when I take it out of the case. I usually do this. Sometimes I like to enjoy the feel of the phone with the bulk of the case.

Not tempered glass, but it's something, https://www.armorsuit.com/collections/lg-g6/products/lg-g6-full-body-skin-protector

Devilcase tends to make them for xperias with their flatbacks. Maybe someone fluent in there language can ask

brandoncheney05 said:
Why doesn't anyone make a tempered glass protector for the rear of the phone just like they have for the front?? I love using my phone naked but I hate to scratch the back. I have tried clear skins but the feeling of plastic isn't one I want on my brand new phone
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I didn't even know there was tempered glass on the back. I realized it on the first day when I dropped my phone and the back of the tempered glass was broken. Will this affect water proofing?
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anilhk said:
I didn't even know there was tempered glass on the back. I realized it on the first day when I dropped my phone and the back of the tempered glass was broken. Will this affect water proofing?
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The back is Gorilla Glass 5.
The front is Gorilla Glass 3. (Why not 5???)

Barsky said:
The front is Gorilla Glass 3. (Why not 5???)
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Allegedly GG3 is more scratch resistant than GG5, but GG5 is a lot better at protecting from impact.

DVC1985 said:
Allegedly GG3 is more scratch resistant than GG5, but GG5 is a lot better at protecting from impact.
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I see.
thanks

DVC1985 said:
Allegedly GG3 is more scratch resistant than GG5, but GG5 is a lot better at protecting from impact.
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It's also thinner, keeping the G6 slim ?