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Permanent smudge on screen

I recently noticed a rather large smudge at the bottom of my screen
http://i.imgur.com/9lbMd.jpg
It does not go away no matter how much I wipe the screen.
Not sure if I caused this or if it came like that.
It is only noticeable when I use the device outside or shine light on it.
Does anyone else have anything like this?

I believe thats the oleophobic coating coming off. Have seen it a few times on here. Did you buy it from the play store or a retailer. Regardless they should let you swap it out for this issue. Use a screen protector on the new one.

It's the coating, it looks bad though. What have you been using to clean the screen? Cleaners with ammonia aren't good for the screen and if you're constantly using a sleeve it can wear through it as well.

Thanks, guys
regalpimpin said:
I believe thats the oleophobic coating coming off. Have seen it a few times on here. Did you buy it from the play store or a retailer. Regardless they should let you swap it out for this issue. Use a screen protector on the new one.
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I bought from the Play Store
Toast95135 said:
It's the coating, it looks bad though. What have you been using to clean the screen? Cleaners with ammonia aren't good for the screen and if you're constantly using a sleeve it can wear through it as well.
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I have not been using any liquid cleaners, just my breath and a microfiber cloth (and sometimes my t-shirt)

I have the same issue. here is picture of mine. Did you send your device for excahnge/repair?
http://imgur.com/QUiQC

I also too have this problem but for me personally, i'm not going to return it. I simply cannot be bothered going through RMA again!

ascorpion said:
I have the same issue. here is picture of mine. Did you send your device for excahnge/repair?
http://imgur.com/QUiQC
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Yes, I contacted Google Play support via email and they're going to send me another replacement.

After how many days of use this happen?
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After how many days of use this happen?
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After 2 or 3 weeks was when I first noticed it.
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I have the same issue. I
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steevp said:
Yes, I contacted Google Play support via email and they're going to send me another replacement.
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Seems that Asus wont do the same thing...
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Some photos of my condition:
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those lines you see without the spots are just were the finger passed and cause some light refraction that doesn't enable to see spots in there but THEY ARE THERE ALSO! After you clean the tablet they are there also..
And when you clean your tablet you don't see no spots at all, only with a strong light pointed at it.. But the thing is.. the tablet can be like this from the factory/shop and you won't notice when you open the box.. just a few days later.. Be carefull with that..
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As you can see, when the tablet is clean...
theres was no chance to see the spots when unboxing.

I'm having the same problem. The spot will not go away with any amount cleaning but it's not annoying enough to replace.

fred916 said:
I'm having the same problem. The spot will not go away with any amount cleaning but it's not annoying enough to replace.
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If it is the protective coating coming off then aggressive cleaning would only make it worse over time. I would suggest getting a screen protector to try and prevent it from getting worse, it's a good idea to use one anyway.

[Q] Is LG G2 too fragile?

Well i owned my G2 today and i need to ask something, the G2 is really to fragile? I saw the drop test video and that scares me, not the video but the comments below,,
PS: Srry if my english isn't perfect i still learning =D

Leiji said:
Well i owned my G2 today and i need to ask something, the G2 is really to fragile? I saw the drop test video and that scares me, not the video but the comments below,,
PS: Srry if my english isn't perfect i still learning =D
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Any phone is fragile, people are really just not careful with their belongings... Just take care of it and I guarantee itll last you until your next phone!

Get a case Waiting for my spigen to arrive. In the meantime I'm handling it with much care lol. Haven't remove the protective films on the side and the back yet. Don't wanna scratch the new toy now.

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Get a case Waiting for my spigen to arrive. In the meantime I'm handling it with much care lol. Haven't remove the protective films on the side and the back yet. Don't wanna scratch the new toy now.
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Same here. Protective films on the side and back are still intact, on top of that I'm using QuickWindow

Me too using a quick window and a screen-guard. I dropped it few times from 1.5m height. Landed on the back, bounced turned around, opened the quick window cover, hit the front and slide around 1m or little bit more on tiles.
So glad I had a protector, or the case that it mattered. Once it popped out of the case. But that was about it.
I should also note. IT WAS THE QUICK WINDOW CASE FAULT that it dropped in the first place... I am not sure who design these things.
But my hands are not build to hold it... I still didn't figure out a way of holding it and using it properly.....
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To answer the question. No its not too fragile. Its an average phone in that department in my experience. Everything depends on the luck of the drop and protective measures if any.

I've developed the habit of hooking one of my fingers into the window case so that in the event that it slips, I'll still be grabbing it by the window. Worked so far for me!
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I dont think it's fragile at all, or it's at least as strong as it needs to be for me. The 2nd day I got my G2, my daughter got a hold of it and dropped it from about her waist level onto tile. (she's only 2 and 1/2 btw) Just a very minor nick was left on the corner but it's not noticable unless pointed out.
I have since purchaced this case from amazon LINK. And a couple days after I recieved it, the G2 accidentally went for a ride on the trunk of a friends car. It was face down so the rubberized texture surrounding the screen held it there for a few miles before it slid off. I used the android devce manager online to track it down and when I found it a couple houses down from another friends house, the phone was in the same condition. Granted, this is more of a testiment to how strong the case is, the phone probably slid off at around 45mph.

Lol the car ride..
I want to upgrade my phone it seems like the g2 has the best processor out now, u guys can recommend anything over the g2?

jiayit said:
I've developed the habit of hooking one of my fingers into the window case so that in the event that it slips, I'll still be grabbing it by the window. Worked so far for me!
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Yes, that's exactly how it fell down once. Vicious finger hook rip it out of my hands.....
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Brooklynsour said:
Lol the car ride..
I want to upgrade my phone it seems like the g2 has the best processor out now, u guys can recommend anything over the g2?
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Me personally. Maybe I would wait for the Z1S if I was in need of something new. Just personal opinion.
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I'm dying to get the z1 but its not available for contract in USA except in ohio strangely, I just don't wanna pay 650 for it

Brooklynsour said:
I'm dying to get the z1 but its not available for contract in USA except in ohio strangely, I just don't wanna pay 650 for it
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Nah.. the Z1 is inferior and the display sucks just too much. Very bad viewing angels ... That's why I said Z1S amazing performance in a much smaller package that we are used to from high-end.. at least according the leaks etc...
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Yea the smaller one but it hasn't been announced for release yet... Z1 would be good enough for me with beast cam (crap software) and same chip..... G2 30$ on amazon hard to pass lol just hate the button design and mp3 on the bottom, also no SD makes it really limited and 'uncomfortable'...

I dropped my 4 days old g2 on a concrete floor from around 1.5m, landed on it's corner, the screen and the digitizer cracked, have to wait 2-4 weeks to get a replacement -_-
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Makrilli said:
I dropped my 4 days old g2 on a concrete floor from around 1.5m, landed on it's corner, the screen and the digitizer cracked, have to wait 2-4 weeks to get a replacement -_-
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Wow, that sucks. Sorry dude.
I carried mine w/out a case for a week. It made me nervous. The thin bezel on this phone makes a case a must IMO. But, it's a great phone
and it feels solid once I got the corners protected.

Brooklynsour said:
Lol the car ride..
I want to upgrade my phone it seems like the g2 has the best processor out now, u guys can recommend anything over the g2?
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For me, it was either the g2, note 3 or z1. The screen to bezel ratio and carrier availability is what won me over in comparison to the z1. And too many people had the note 3 in my area. One of my pet peeves is having the same device as everyone else. Especially when they know nothing about the tech world. Lol. So far in my area i havent run across another with the g2.
I couldnt be any more happy with the hardware performance and the UI so far. This is the first device ive ever owned in which I dont see a need for a custom rom or tweeks so far for what i use it for.

I went with the s4 for a couple months I'll have another upgrade in my account and will get something else and give s4 to my mom....
I passed the g2 cuz its battery is locked in, no SD expansion, and the terrible button design on the back which I don't like....

G3 Build quality thread

I've had my G3 for about a week now and I absolutely love the device. I'd like to have a discussion about build quality of the device since there's some things I've noticed with my 32gb D855 model that I'm wondering if others have had also.
1) The digitizer is quite noticeable, I guess my eyes have adjusted a bit now but it is there and quite noticeable when I pay attention
2) The back plate is screaming poor quality: it is very creaky near the top above the infrared and also around the volume down key you can really press the device and hear it creaking like a Samsung device
3) Unfortunately after caring for it with my life somehow the back cover got a huge scratch..I don't possibly know from what..a fleck of dust in the air or Something but still this shouldn't have gotten such an ugly huge scratch so easily!
4) Dust/sand or dirt is easily getting into the bezels right where the screen ends
5) As mentioned in another thread I've had the spontaneous shut down but let's not delve into that on this thread
Anyone else want to share their experiences?
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I think the device feels wonderful when im using it. But I do agree that one drop and this thing is gonna be in trouble.

I managed to put a 2inch scratch on the back and I'm so carefull but managed to scratch it.

ladelfm said:
I've had my G3 for about a week now and I absolutely love the device. I'd like to have a discussion about build quality of the device since there's some things I've noticed with my 32gb D855 model that I'm wondering if others have had also.
1) The digitizer is quite noticeable, I guess my eyes have adjusted a bit now but it is there and quite noticeable when I pay attention
2) The back plate is screaming poor quality: it is very creaky near the top above the infrared and also around the volume down key you can really press the device and hear it creaking like a Samsung device
3) Unfortunately after caring for it with my life somehow the back cover got a huge scratch..I don't possibly know from what..a fleck of dust in the air or Something but still this shouldn't have gotten such an ugly huge scratch so easily!
4) Dust/sand or dirt is easily getting into the bezels right where the screen ends
5) As mentioned in another thread I've had the spontaneous shut down but let's not delve into that on this thread
Anyone else want to share their experiences?
Sent from my LG-D855 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Just got mine yesterday but #2 is not an issue for me. The back is very solid and doesn't have any flex at all. I am going to put a slim case on mine though and I already have a tempered glass screen shield.

Well, mine seems pretty solid so far (got mine on Monday), the only thing from your list i noticed as well is the dust at the bezel, but it's not really in the bezel, it's just sticking at the edges, because the bezel is slightly higher than the screen, that's a bit annoying, but not really bad, because it can be easily swiped away. Except of that, I'm pretty pleased with the build quality so far, looks and feels premium, just the back doesn't feel that slick, because of the plastic, but it's still not bad at all.
Oh, and the back buttons are slightly too hard to push, but that's also not a big deal.
So, great device, I'm a happy owner^^
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ladelfm said:
I've had my G3 for about a week now and I absolutely love the device. I'd like to have a discussion about build quality of the device since there's some things I've noticed with my 32gb D855 model that I'm wondering if others have had also.
1) The digitizer is quite noticeable, I guess my eyes have adjusted a bit now but it is there and quite noticeable when I pay attention
2) The back plate is screaming poor quality: it is very creaky near the top above the infrared and also around the volume down key you can really press the device and hear it creaking like a Samsung device
3) Unfortunately after caring for it with my life somehow the back cover got a huge scratch..I don't possibly know from what..a fleck of dust in the air or Something but still this shouldn't have gotten such an ugly huge scratch so easily!
4) Dust/sand or dirt is easily getting into the bezels right where the screen ends
5) As mentioned in another thread I've had the spontaneous shut down but let's not delve into that on this thread
Anyone else want to share their experiences?
Sent from my LG-D855 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Do we have the same device?
1: I can barely see the digitizer unless i shine a bright light into the screen.
2: the back cover on mine fits perfectly, to the millimeter. The only creaking i hear is if i try to twist the device at either end which is acceptable as its a removable cover so should have some give.
3: that is unfortunate
4: Is this not normal of all phones. They all have a small gap between the glass and phone body. its hard to avoid, but not very big on the G3.
5: ive not had this issue fortunately.
Ive found the build quality to be very good. everything fits very nicely. and its a big step up in quality from the nexus 5 which already had a decent build quality.

Had mine for 6 days, comparing this to say an s4 or s5 is like comparing a Citroen 2CV against a Ferrari, the difference is immense in terms of both looks,build quality and feel. Loving it ?

Just got mine an hour ago. I'm coming from an S4. This phone feels cheap in comparison. I'm not sure if I'll get used to not having the true black that one gets with an AMOLED screen. But hey, it's only been an hour.:beer:
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I've had mine for nearly 2 weeks and it's been great. Got a slim case and applied the screen protector it came with it. No complaints here!

rjscott2005 said:
Just got mine an hour ago. I'm coming from an S4. This phone feels cheap in comparison. I'm not sure if I'll get used to not having the true black that one gets with an AMOLED screen. But hey, it's only been an hour.:beer:
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It really is a big difference between AMOLED and IPS screens. There completely different technologies, keep in mind though the IPS screen is more closer to every other screen you look at every day so its not like you dont use them already.

Im not liking how the G3 is get bashed around recently, if your not happy with it then i suggest people go back to samsung. Ive had it over a week now and the phone grows on me more every day. Once roms and tweeks come out this phone will be even more amazing

ant78 said:
Im not liking how the G3 is get bashed around recently, if your not happy with it then i suggest people go back to samsung. Ive had it over a week now and the phone grows on me more every day. Once roms and tweeks come out this phone will be even more amazing
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Is not bashing if its true. If you like the device then good for you.
Anyways the phone I had came with scratches on the back. The back seems incredibly easy to scratch.

Lostatsea23 said:
Anyways the phone I had came with scratches on the back. The back seems incredibly easy to scratch.
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Get it replaced.

Dubhar said:
Get it replaced.
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Can't. Imported it.

Dubhar said:
It really is a big difference between AMOLED and IPS screens. There completely different technologies, keep in mind though the IPS screen is more closer to every other screen you look at every day so its not like you dont use them already.
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So far I like it.
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Lostatsea23 said:
Can't. Imported it.
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ah I see have you had any more scratches? Mines been in a case so ive no idea how easily it wil scratch. All my phones have scratched though.

Dubhar said:
ah I see have you had any more scratches? Mines been in a case so ive no idea how easily it wil scratch. All my phones have scratched though.
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Yes even my case scratched it. Idk how it got scratched so easily !

rjscott2005 said:
Just got mine an hour ago. I'm coming from an S4. This phone feels cheap in comparison. I'm not sure if I'll get used to not having the true black that one gets with an AMOLED screen. But hey, it's only been an hour.[emoji481]
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Samsung uses ultra high metal grade plastics.

americasteam said:
Samsung uses ultra high metal grade plastics.
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Touche :thumbup:
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americasteam said:
Samsung uses ultra high metal grade plastics.
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Is that sarcasm? Lol

Screen cracked for no reason

I'm seating at my desk with my phone on my side over the mousepad and after hearing a very faint "pop" sound I notice there is a very clean single crack running from the top to the bottom of the screen. The phone was bought a month ago, never dropped, and it was not even being touched when it cracked. What could be the reason? Some type or thermal stress or just a manufacturing defect?
At the moment I'm living in a country without official Xiaomi support (Japan), is there anything I can do about it?
I'm quite surprised by what happened and I have never heard of a screen on a new phone cracking for no apparent reason.
Pictures:
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I once put a Sony MP3 player at the window, in winter. At the morning it was cracked. I gotowe beating from my dad for breaking the christmas gify a dat after receiving it. Still wish these days came back though.

It's probably a manufacturing defect. Where did you buy the phone? You could try explaining the situation, but I think it would be a huge hassle, just take your loss and spend $30 on a new display.
https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20171205083915&SearchText=mi+5x+lcd

tinyXperia said:
It's probably a manufacturing defect. Where did you buy the phone? You could try explaining the situation, but I think it would be a huge hassle, just take your loss and spend $30 on a new display.
https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20171205083915&SearchText=mi+5x+lcd
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Replacement screens usually look rubbish and have ghost touches in the digitalizer

Thank you for the suggestions.
xabierd said:
Replacement screens usually look rubbish and have ghost touches in the digitalizer
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I need only the digitizer, the LCD itself looks fine. Would it still not work well? I have never replaced a digitizer (or a screen) by myself, but on such a cheap phone I may as well try. Or is it an almost impossible task and I should just replace the whole screen assembly?
Also,isn't there a software setting for calibrating the digitizer? Using it can't I get the original performance?

I bought a €20 full hd screen for my Ascend P7 and it looked the same as the original. $30 is a normal price for a phone LCD, only OLED displays are much more expensive (another reason to avoid OLED screens on phones)
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xabierd said:
Replacement screens usually look rubbish and have ghost touches in the digitalizer
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nexflatline said:
Thank you for the suggestions.
I need only the digitizer, the LCD itself looks fine. Would it still not work well? I have never replaced a digitizer (or a screen) by myself, but on such a cheap phone I may as well try. Or is it an almost impossible task and I should just replace the whole screen assembly?
Also,isn't there a software setting for calibrating the digitizer? Using it can't I get the original performance?
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Not recommended, you save maybe 20$, but you still risk breaking your screen and having to wait another 3 weeks on a new one.
watch this to see how it works and decide for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9drzO9hO_U

Is it glass paint coming off?

Have any of you noticed the dots on the back of the phone? I have midnight black variant, and it's in the case since day one, but I lately took the case off and noticed few shiny dots on the phone. Is it paint coming off? I don't get it. Tried to clean it but didn't help. Please inspect your phones under good light and check if you have dots too. I've read it happened on 6 and 5t too... It's a shame, I have this in case all the time to protect it from damage, not to cause it...

ГАСООП said:
Have any of you noticed the dots on the back of the phone? I have midnight black variant, and it's in the case since day one, but I lately took the case off and noticed few shiny dots on the phone. Is it paint coming off? I don't get it. Tried to clean it but didn't help. Please inspect your phones under good light and check if you have dots too. I've read it happened on 6 and 5t too... It's a shame, I have this in case all the time to protect it from damage, not to cause it...
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The glass is likely frosted, not painted. Over time dust and debris will get into the case and cause minor marks and scratches. It's happened to me on a couple of phones. The case is meant to protect from major scratches and breakage. Only solution is to remove the case regularly and clean it.

Just get a skin on it and be happy!

Rayan said:
Just get a skin on it and be happy!
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I live in a 3rd world country where you need to work 8h day to get this skin.
Also that's not solving an issue

ГАСООП said:
I live in a 3rd world country where you need to work 8h day to get this skin.
Also that's not solving an issue
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And yet you have a oneplus 6t!? Come on!! There's like really cheap skins online for 3 to 4 dollars witch will protect your phone.

Rayan said:
Just get a skin on it and be happy!
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dami00976 said:
And yet you have a oneplus 6t!? Come on!! There's like really cheap skins online for 3 to 4 dollars witch will protect your phone.
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I won it

ГАСООП said:
I won it
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But your phone bill every month is still many times more than a cheap skin still your argument is invalid and almost certainly false.

bladestonez said:
But your phone bill every month is still many times more than a cheap skin still your argument is invalid and almost certainly false.
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Jesus Christ, why the offtop so much? If you don't have to say anything in the topic - don't spam.
And my phone bill is 4 dollars.
Even if I was billionaire, the skin has nothing to do with thread topic so just stop.

ГАСООП said:
Jesus Christ, why the offtop so much? If you don't have to say anything in the topic - don't spam.
And my phone bill is 4 dollars.
Even if I was billionaire, the skin has nothing to do with thread topic so just stop.
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As told to you in a previous post, what is happening is likely debris under your case acting as an abrasive and wearing the glass off similar to sandpaper. The discussion of skins is because they protect the phone from this damage, hence why they are popular even among people who keep the phone in a case at all times.