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[Q] gorilla glass

any news if focus will have gorilla glass like galaxy S phones?

Not from the review or spec sheets I have seen. The Dell does though, that does look a great phone.

Has Samsung put Gorilla Glass on the spec sheets for their Galaxy S phones? I wasn't under the impression that they did, and if not, I wouldn't be surprised if the WinMo7 phones from them DID have GG.

ant1pathy said:
Has Samsung put Gorilla Glass on the spec sheets for their Galaxy S phones? I wasn't under the impression that they did, and if not, I wouldn't be surprised if the WinMo7 phones from them DID have GG.
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Samsung did not reveal that info. it was corning that came out and told everyone that galaxy S has their product. I find it very strange that samsung does not mention it as a feature.

I think this might answer your question. Watch this at the 1 minute mark:
youtube.com/watch?v=x91cmj_dP_4&feature=related

cwiley2566 said:
I think this might answer your question. Watch this at the 1 minute mark:
youtube.com/watch?v=x91cmj_dP_4&feature=related
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He doesn't come out and say Gorilla glass, but it has "a material" in the screen.

ryotgz said:
He doesn't come out and say Gorilla glass, but it has "a material" in the screen.
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Guess I don't care what it is or is called, if it doesn't need a screen protector! Everything I see about this device get's me more and more focused on it (sorry, couldn't resist the pun).

Samsung, for whatever reason, don't like to mention this, even for its Galaxy S phones. I have no doubt Focus comes with gorilla glass as well.

One can only assume the same applies to the Omnia 7.
Excellent news indeed!

I asked this question on the SGH-i917 Focus' support page on Samsung site. They have posted the question for viewing, but it hasn't been answered yet.

Maybe when I am tired of my omnia 7, I will perform a scratch test to comfirm

I was with a samsung rep today and was playing with the phone when this question was brought up. The rep said it does have a gorilla glass screen and so does the lg models and the htc models of the windows phone 7 devices.
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Why don't they advertise the feature as I presume it costs more for groilla glass?

I think they are worried that users will get careless and start asking for replacements when glass scratches or breaks.

Either that or maybe its a gorilla glass knock off.

Straight from Samsung Mobile US on twitter:
yes. the Samsung Focus does use Gorilla glass
http://twitter.com/#!/SamsungMobileUS/status/29699489561

Ren13B said:
Straight from Samsung Mobile US on twitter:
yes. the Samsung Focus does use Gorilla glass
http://twitter.com/#!/SamsungMobileUS/status/29699489561
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Good news

Same for the Omnia 7 one hopes?
I submitted a support ticket to Samsung asking about screen guards and wether the glass was scratchproof, they replied with a link to their (dead) dealer page and a link Phones4u :| They totally avoided answered the question.
So I submitted another ticket very clearly asking if the screen is toughened, scratchproof or any such thing.
No reply as yet. Seems they're not so keen to say for some reason.

I've had confirmation from Samsung that the Omnia 7 DOES have Gorilla Glass too

Wow, dropped my Omnia 7 for the third time, this time only about 4 feet off the ground, but it slid front face on the floor tiles..... and what do you know, its got scratches ><. One short one, and one long but really thin one. If this does have gorilla glass, well, I thought it'd be tougher than this...

Type of Gorilla Glass on the Note 3

Has anyone been able to find anywhere what version of Gorilla glass is on the Note 3? I'm wondering if it is Gorilla Glass 3 or 4.

wiimonkey9 said:
Has anyone been able to find anywhere what version of Gorilla glass is on the Note 3? I'm wondering if it is Gorilla Glass 3 or 4.
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I couldn't find any information regarding this!
I don't think there is Gorilla Glass 4 though... Just hoping that my Note 3 has at least GG 3, just to be safe!
:fingers-crossed:

sotiris20 said:
I couldn't find any information regarding this!
I don't think there is Gorilla Glass 4 though... Just hoping that my Note 3 has at least GG 3, just to be safe!
:fingers-crossed:
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Yeah, looking at the reflectance measurements at displaymate, while they were good, they weren't the super-mega-amazing results that GG4 should of brought. However, I don't doubt whatsoever that it has anything less than GG3, especially since the S4 has it, and the Note 3 is better than the S4 in every way(not to mention it has the best display out of any phone ever).

wiimonkey9 said:
Yeah, looking at the reflectance measurements at displaymate, while they were good, they weren't the super-mega-amazing results that GG4 should of brought. However, I don't doubt whatsoever that it has anything less than GG3, especially since the S4 has it, and the Note 3 is better than the S4 in every way(not to mention it has the best display out of any phone ever).
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I'm thinking the same thing mate!
Here are 2 websites mentioning that Note 3 comes with GG3. Now totaly official source, but what the heck! :angel:
Site 1
Site 2
P.S.
These are press releases before the anouncement of the device, but that is all i have for now mate!

VZW says Note 3 has GG3
It's been bugging me that no mention is made of Gorilla Glass on Samsung or Corning. No carriers mention it but in the Verizon detailed specs they say Gorilla Glass 3.
I wonder if VZ is perhaps wrong as once upon a time I had read that Samsung was using a GG clone of some sort.
Paste from VZW site:
Specifications
Design
5.7” full HD Super AMOLED Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 Touch Screen Display
Enhanced S–Pen
Dimensions
5.95” (H) x 3.12” (W) x .33” (D) inches
Weight: 5.93 oz.
Network
LTE, CDMA/1xEVDO Rev. A (800/1900 MHz)
Global Network: EDGE/GSM (850/900/1800/1900), HSPA/UMTS(850/900/1900/2100)
Bolding is my doing.
The mystery continues.

Corning Gorilla Glass 4 has an anti-reflection coating and an anti-fingerprint/grease coating.
Thus, the Note 3 has CGG3. Because I can count the individual reflected birds is the sky on the glass, once I clear off the fingerprints.
We know it has 3, because the S4 has CGG3, too. Samsung already told us we have the S4's screen.

there was nothing official. everything is just inferred conclusion like:
1. S4 has GG3. Note3 is higher/better than S4. So it has the better, or at least same screen.
2. Samsung has stake or ownership in Corning. So its assumed they would have put at least Gorilla Glass on it.
corning site doesn't mention it (seen that news below was updated nov 4 2013)
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/samsung
Full device list doesn't have it. But maybe list isn't updated?
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/full-products-list-new

Side note. I had to replace my day one Note 3 with a new just days ago and had the new one laying right next to the old one. With polarized sunglasses on the new one was darker when looking straight on and would then lighten to match the old one if I tilted my head. Normal with polarized glass. Its weird that it seems there was a change.

jtdc said:
there was nothing official. everything is just inferred conclusion like:
1. S4 has GG3. Note3 is higher/better than S4. So it has the better, or at least same screen.
2. Samsung has stake or ownership in Corning. So its assumed they would have put at least Gorilla Glass on it.
corning site doesn't mention it (seen that news below was updated nov 4 2013)
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/samsung
Full device list doesn't have it. But maybe list isn't updated?
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/full-products-list-new
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I don't think you can assume the Note 3 has GG3 - simply because Samsung has been known to use parts from various suppliers according to their needs at the time. Also, if it was GG3, I'm sure Samsung Marketing would be touting that fact hard to sell these phones.

I do know that the Canadian model of the Note 3 has Gorilla Glass, but I do not know what version it is, and I don't know if the other models of the Note 3 have it.
EDIT: Before someone asks for proof, I talked to the product manager in the Canadian facility. Just call your nearest Samsung facility and pester for a product manager or someone who deals with the products.

Judging by the scratchproofness (i declare that a word.) it seems logical. Normal glass does not handle keys, idiots and catclaws as well as this.
It's not GG4, because that is glare-free. The S4 has GG3, makes sense this one does too.
Send From My Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005 Using Tapatalk

Mine got scratched just by putting it face down on a desk....so I think its not GG
Teleported from my SM-N9005 from the Enterprise

GG 3 Proof
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/...-Galaxy-Note-3-with-Corning®-Gorilla®-Glass-3

dcracks said:
Mine got scratched just by putting it face down on a desk....so I think its not GG
Teleported from my SM-N9005 from the Enterprise
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GG is not totally scratch proof... There are certain things that will scratch it like sand. It is generally going to be pretty tough to scratch though... It is also NOT shatterproof...
Personally I use a hardened glass screen protector.
I gave my old S3 to my brother with a hardened glass screen protector, he recently dropped it out of his pocket face flat onto concrete and the glass shattered but the screen underneath was fine... Good idea to use....
GG is a good thing to have but it can be broken....

Screen replacement

My moto x play fell down and the gorilla glass(?) , only the outer glass has cracked, the screen seems to be working fine , how much will it cost to get it fixed in India?

Not sure what the labour will cost you to replace the screen but the part is going for $100 + $20 shipping in US dollars on eBay.

Mystical Orb said:
My moto x play fell down and the gorilla glass(?) , only the outer glass has cracked, the screen seems to be working fine , how much will it cost to get it fixed in India?
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You can grab a replacement screen/digitizer here https://www.sstparts.com/product.php?aId=12897

Did you notice that the minimum quantity is 2 to order?
FYI
boooourns said:
You can grab a replacement screen/digitizer here https://www.sstparts.com/product.php?aId=12897
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Tim3tripp3r said:
Did you notice that the minimum quantity is 2 to order?
FYI
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It's actually not. If you order 2 you save $10. You can order 1, it just costs $74.99, while ordering 2 will cost $70/each.

My bad
boooourns said:
It's actually not. If you order 2 you save $10. You can order 1, it just costs $74.99, while ordering 2 will cost $70/each.
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Go with china product
Mystical Orb said:
My moto x play fell down and the gorilla glass(?) , only the outer glass has cracked, the screen seems to be working fine , how much will it cost to get it fixed in India?
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here in india new lcd costs 8000INR at moto service center
u can grab new digitizer and lcd from aliexpress at cheap rate

i am looking for topmost panel for moto play too. Lcd display and digitizer too is intact imo. Not sure whether one can get bare minimum part or needs to buy whole assembly. Would appreciate update on thread if something turns out. Also i am from india.
Btw, i couldnt find complete dismantling procedure video yet as phone is still new. People have not dismantled its screen from digitizer and lcd panel etc. So if someone finds it, that can help too.

Moto X Play LCD Screen and Digitizer Assembly
Ordered new LCD Screen and Digitizer Assembly from this place. Its easier to replace whole unit than just the glass. I have used them before on Moto G had no problems.
Haven't found a video yet on how to replace screen on Moto X Play yet still waithing.
Go to etradesupply.com cost about 47$ plus Transport. Usually buy 2 one for spare as whole family will use same phone in future
Ordered 5th Nov arrived in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on 11th

Cost of Screen Replacement in india for Moto x Play
Hi ,
Would like to know the price for the screen replacement. since it has got broken today.
Regards,
Selva

So many X Play and X Style/Pure displays breaking so easy. Wonder if Lenovo to save costs used thinner glass. Would be a scary thing.
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Hey guys, just ordered a screen for my Moto X Play from Eddogo on Ebay. It was half the price of the others, so I am excited/anxious to see if the screen is good or not. I broke my X Play glass on the first drop after two weeks of having the phone...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-LCD-D...orola-Moto-X-Play-XT1562-XT1563-/351571735712

Do let us know how the spare screen turned out to be. I broke my screen the same day u ordered one

Mystical Orb said:
My moto x play fell down and the gorilla glass(?) , only the outer glass has cracked, the screen seems to be working fine , how much will it cost to get it fixed in India?
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Same here...phone is very fragile and give me a doubt whether it has Gorilla glass or not...phone fell from 2 feet that too the backside of the phone hit the ground and the entire front glass has been cracked...even small small pieces are juz ripping off the phone...the worst scenario is I had tampered glass on the phone and still the screen broke...not even a month old phone :'(

i broke my moto x play xt1562 display, please let us know the quality of after market part.

I got the screen today. It looks promising. After disassembling my phone, I find out that the replacement screen is only the screen and glass, not the plastic and aluminium frame that the rest of the phone is attached to.
It is mounted with glue and very hard to get off my cracked screen, so I did not want to break anything.
The only disassembly guide on the internet:
https://youtu.be/KZ-vIvqB0-I?t=277
Does not cover this part

Mystical Orb said:
My moto x play fell down and the gorilla glass(?) , only the outer glass has cracked, the screen seems to be working fine , how much will it cost to get it fixed in India?
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Have a trip to service center

ey wrong link video, please share the real one.
What about your new screen, you got it?

Pictures of Moto X Play screen replacement without aluminium frame
knives69 said:
ey wrong link video, please share the real one.
What about your new screen, you got it?
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http://imgur.com/a/T33iB
It looks fine visually, but I can't mount it on my phone without peeling off the fragile plastic that is glued to the edge of the screen,(the little edge you can feel when you hit the end of the screen.), and getting the aluminium frame off the screen.
Not sure what I am going to do now... I don't want to break my phone further.

Replaced in 2500 INR
got my lcd replaced in 2500 INR infact 2000 only if you can replace it by ur self:good:

Several Questions after MOTO X FORCE received

I've brought a new MOTO X FRORE from UK (carphone warehouse). Looks great! Will appreciate if anyone can answer me:
1. What's the material of the surface ? Looks like plastic but not glass.
2. Is it possible to disable "google search" as it's the default APP which could not be stopped manually ? Here in my country google service was blocked so nothing it can do but consume the power.
3. When/How can we root MXF ?
4. My MXF's rear is ballistic nylon.. Little hairs, paper was easily attahced to the rear. Anyone has the same experience ? And how to prevent this ?
5. How many people has MXF instead of turbo 2 ?
Tks guys !

1. plastic probably
3. no one knows, we must wait

It's shatterproof kind of plastic screen protector. Bad is that many users and reviewers reported as it easy to scratch. Workaround is to put glass protector on the top of shatterproof protector

franknkg said:
I've brought a new MOTO X FRORE from UK (carphone warehouse). Looks great! Will appreciate if anyone can answer me:
1. What's the material of the surface ? Looks like plastic but not glass.
2. Is it possible to disable "google search" as it's the default APP which could not be stopped manually ? Here in my country google service was blocked so nothing it can do but consume the power.
3. When/How can we root MXF ?
4. My MXF's rear is ballistic nylon.. Little hairs, paper was easily attahced to the rear. Anyone has the same experience ? And how to prevent this ?
5. How many people has MXF instead of turbo 2 ?
Tks guys !
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Congrats on the Force.
#1 Had my dt2 coming on 2 weeks, no screen protector and no scratches. I have been cognizant of keep my phone alone in my pocket.
#2. You can disable the google app by going to settings > apps > google app > disable

Zeljko1234 said:
It's shatterproof kind of plastic screen protector. Bad is that many users and reviewers reported as it easy to scratch. Workaround is to put glass protector on the top of shatterproof protector
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I've found mine durable enough so far. I wouldn't put it in a pocket with keys or a coin (although I wouldn't do that with gorilla glass either) but it's lasted my days so far. Face down on a table, or using it outside in a dusty area like a construction zone. No scratches so far. Doesn't seem to be a delicate as made out to be at least.

Moto should (if not already) offer top layer replacement. Probably will be more expensive than laternative from Amazon or ebay.

Zeljko1234 said:
Moto should (if not already) offer top layer replacement. Probably will be more expensive than laternative from Amazon or ebay.
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Yeah they have it on their site here. 30 bucks though. But it is an exact fit, whereas I don't think Amazon would have something that fits like this would. Wonder if this one includes the Verizon logo or if this is an X Force/Turbo 2 universal piece that doesn't have the logo.

Xelios029 said:
Yeah they have it on their site here. 30 bucks though. But it is an exact fit, whereas I don't think Amazon would have something that fits like this would. Wonder if this one includes the Verizon logo or if this is an X Force/Turbo 2 universal piece that doesn't have the logo.
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They even made video how to replace it, cool. I didn't see an logo on the video but do you really wish to have Turbo 2 without Verizon logo?

Zeljko1234 said:
They even made video how to replace it, cool. I didn't see an logo on the video but do you really wish to have Turbo 2 without Verizon logo?
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It doesn't really bother me to be honest. I don't mind the logo, even though I thought it looked atrocious when it was first revealed. In fact I forgot it was even there. I meant it more for the other people who couldn't stand it.

Honestly I would like to see soft buttons instead logo or smaller bezels.

I have same phone... I like screen so far it doesn't seem to pick up as much grease a gorilla glass..
Not sure if I'll keep it yet though but much better than bb priv

I too have the MXF got it from the same place Carphone Warehouse on the 21st, excellent phone best decision i made for a phone since i got the htc desire in 2010

Mine arrived yesterday. Built in moto. Screen scratches easier than GG but loving the unbreakability factor. Wouldn't recommend the leather. Wish I had gone for the grippy soft backs as the leather is a bit slippy on car dashboard hehe. Battery life awesome in standby but when used it drains as fast as other phones but I can get a full day of heavy use so all good. Not sure I like lack of IR blaster and also no fingerprint reader but I'll see how I adapt
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Camera glass longevity/scratch resistance?

Thinking about a G5 plus to replace my 2014 G2 lte, but the protruding lens does not look good and worries me. Specially since lenovo's camera "glass" on previous Moto phones seems scratch prone.
So, anyone with real world data care to chip in?
Does it scratch or not?
It's now down to the G5 plus, the 2017 A5 (i have hatred towards samsung and the fragile glass back is just stupid) or Oneplus 3t (which actually is a wee bit too pricey in my book).
/J

fruktflugan said:
Thinking about a G5 plus to replace my 2014 G2 lte, but the protruding lens does not look good and worries me. Specially since lenovo's camera "glass" on previous Moto phones seems scratch prone.
So, anyone with real world data care to chip in?
Does it scratch or not?
It's now down to the G5 plus, the 2017 A5 (i have hatred towards samsung and the fragile glass back is just stupid) or Oneplus 3t (which actually is a wee bit too pricey in my book).
/J
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Well if you can go for one plus 3t it would be worth it in every way.. But as far as i can see about this device.. If u are an average user like me with mildly heavy usage u'd be more than happy with this moto g5 plus
PS. The back camera doesn't seem so fragile to me but ur milage may vary I'd recommend putting on a case.. Just in case

fruktflugan said:
Thinking about a G5 plus to replace my 2014 G2 lte, but the protruding lens does not look good and worries me. Specially since lenovo's camera "glass" on previous Moto phones seems scratch prone.
So, anyone with real world data care to chip in?
Does it scratch or not?
It's now down to the G5 plus, the 2017 A5 (i have hatred towards samsung and the fragile glass back is just stupid) or Oneplus 3t (which actually is a wee bit too pricey in my book).
/J
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You may go with Moto G5+ if camera is your priority. And coming from G2 it would be a great upgrade. The SOC used is phenomenal its gives a good battery life with a great performance.
The bulged out camera lens is made up of glass and is scratch resistance but to be on a safe side use a cover.

fruktflugan said:
Thinking about a G5 plus to replace my 2014 G2 lte, but the protruding lens does not look good and worries me. Specially since lenovo's camera "glass" on previous Moto phones seems scratch prone.
So, anyone with real world data care to chip in?
Does it scratch or not?
It's now down to the G5 plus, the 2017 A5 (i have hatred towards samsung and the fragile glass back is just stupid) or Oneplus 3t (which actually is a wee bit too pricey in my book).
/J
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I don't think it's scratch resistant. My brother has a G4 and it got scratched horribly. Wouldn't expect much from G5 either. I'm still waiting for a decent case to appear in the market. Definitely getting one asap

I would like to know about the same adap

PunchUp said:
I don't think it's scratch resistant. My brother has a G4 and it got scratched horribly. Wouldn't expect much from G5 either. I'm still waiting for a decent case to appear in the market. Definitely getting one asap
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In G4+ it had a plastic len but it is not case with g5+. G5+ has a glass camera lens. Yes we must use a good cover as it might get scratches.

Ankit_29 said:
In G4+ it had a plastic len but it is not case with g5+. G5+ has a glass camera lens. Yes we must use a good cover as it might get scratches.
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Hmm that's true. But it depends on the type of glass as well. OnePlus 3's glass got scratched easily and so they replaced it with sapphire glass in 3T

PunchUp said:
Hmm that's true. But it depends on the type of glass as well. OnePlus 3's glass got scratched easily and so they replaced it with sapphire glass in 3T
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Actually the OP3 camera doesn't scratch easily: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PZ8W_g6Vvk

Allan_Hun said:
Actually the OP3 camera doesn't scratch easily:
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Oh awesome! Having already bought the 3, I was kinda disappointed when I read about the Sapphire glass in 3T