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Has anyone tested the screen on the i9000?
Because I'd like to know if you need a screen protector or if it has "gorilla glass".
Thanks!
I think it only has tempered glass which is stronger than normal glass but not as good as gorilla glass. Ive seen one report of someone scratching their screen so far so a screen protector might be needed.
Does as strong as nexus one. I see the vidoe, nexus one screen is pretty hard to get scratched
I don't think it has Gorilla Glass, but I think I'm likely to make the (brave?) decision not to use a screen protector on mine - will be my first capacitive device and I'd like it to stay slick.
I'm interested as to whether the screen is oleophobic, too?
I'd like to know this also...as having an oleophobic screen is a godsend, can see the screen for longer before having to clean it!
Is the screen at least as durable as a Desire/Nexus?
Seeing that many people ask about this, and many people promise to post up a video but never do, I show it on video.
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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
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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?
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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.
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.
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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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.
ManOfBusiness said:
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.
Epic 4g said:
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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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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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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ManOfBusiness said:
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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Hi,
I put my phone in my gf's purse in a pocket just next to her earings (which I had not seen obviously) so my z2 screen got now a very obvious scratch that I would like to remove.
I can't feel it with my finger but it's still visually very annoying.
I tried the toothpaste but didn't do anything.
Would you have any product to recommend?
Thanks for your help!
Damn, thought the screen would be more resistant than that : ( Guess it's not as solid as Gorilla Glass.
Apply a screen protector, it normally helps hiding scratches
I highly recommend grabbing a glass screen protector (Nillkin on eBay is pretty good). It'll hide the scratch *and* feel great.
ijeff said:
I highly recommend grabbing a glass screen protector (Nillkin on eBay is pretty good). It'll hide the scratch *and* feel great.
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Yeap...
I'm using Nillkin tempered glass on all my devices and it's awesome.
First thing when I'm buying new device is ordering Nillkin TG.
I still have one I applied on Z1 and it's just like it was the first day.
I'm cleaning my devices by showering them and washing them in water so that's pretty awesome protector which could take all that and still stay proudly on screen
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Thanks guys.
Just ordered it! I'll keep you posted!
clemz91 said:
I put my phone in my gf's purse in a pocket just next to her earings (which I had not seen obviously) so my z2 screen got now a very obvious scratch that I would like to remove.
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Metal should not scratch the screen.
Sand, glass or any other kind of silicon will though.
I had Nillkin Tempered glass, it couldn't apply/align properly. One edge was not good. Got angry and broke the glass lol. I'm totally OCD about screen protectors.
I generally do not use screen protectors, because even if they are immaculate when you put them on, they quickly become less so. The cure is worse than the disease. The only way I'd use one is if I was very very concerned about resale value and did not care if my display quality was impacted.
Use tempered glass on all my devices and it's awesome. Don't even notice it's there, it just protect my screen. The first thing I order when I get a new phone.
fredriks said:
Use tempered glass on all my devices and it's awesome. Don't even notice it's there, it just protect my screen. The first thing I order when I get a new phone.
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This.
Abby Oddie said:
I generally do not use screen protectors, because even if they are immaculate when you put them on, they quickly become less so. The cure is worse than the disease. The only way I'd use one is if I was very very concerned about resale value and did not care if my display quality was impacted.
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Screen protectors vs tempered glass is a world of a difference. Tempered glass does not show signs of scratches or air bubbles unlike normal screen protectors. They also dont hamper touch sensitivity and save the screen from the various damages we might inflict otherwise..
stanley08 said:
I had Nillkin Tempered glass, it couldn't apply/align properly. One edge was not good. Got angry and broke the glass lol. I'm totally OCD about screen protectors.
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You can try Glass4M or iTop Tempered Glass.
iTop is quite hard to find but it's verry popular in my country. The screen protector fit perfectly and cost me about $10.
Hi
I have samsung note 3 and i am looking to buy scratch card
http://www.flipkart.com/capdase-pri...b_13&ref=b899ad89-c167-4203-aa96-00dc437306bf
but some of my friends saying that my phone comes with gorilla glass so suggest me no need of tempered glass as it wont work with it.
gorilla glass + tempered glass
so i requested you guys to help me out.
thanks in advance.
Even gorilla glass (1,2 & 3) can get scratched!
Glass screen protector may also protect the screen from drops as it its glass is almost tough as the Gorilla glass. Replacing an $8 glass screen protector is much cheaper than the $250 replacement screen.
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stevetruman said:
Hi
I have samsung note 3 and i am looking to buy scratch card
http://www.flipkart.com/capdase-pri...b_13&ref=b899ad89-c167-4203-aa96-00dc437306bf
but some of my friends saying that my phone comes with gorilla glass so suggest me no need of tempered glass as it wont work with it.
gorilla glass + tempered glass
so i requested you guys to help me out.
thanks in advance.
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Yes these days high-end phones comes with temper glass which doesn’t get light scratches like other does easily. But they still get scratches easily. So its always better to protect it. I ordered the phone with a SP and when I unboxed 1st thing I did is put the SP on.
So definitely you should get a screen protector immediately, mostly for the Note 3’s Lovely screen. But using any SP may damage the visibility. So always get a quality one. But for general use I don’t see any purpose of using tempered glass thicker one, I’m not going to scratch with a hammer on the phone. I don’t make sense why people use those.
Also as it’s a phone I cant see any purpose of Privacy Screen Protector, this can damage user’s visibility if you see from a tilted side, like watching movie in landscape view. And 1.4k INR for a screen protector? No way, I would never ever buy that.
I ordered this one from FK and still its working great, no damages in visibility.
http://www.flipkart.com/amzer-96626...ctor&ref=77f15152-9531-4396-a827-fa9657146826