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Will S Pen damage the screen?

I just got my note and as usual l am very paranoid about it. Will using S Pen frequently scratch it?
BTW: I wrote this entire message with handwriting recognition on note.
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Gaugerer said:
Troll question?
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No, I'm serious. Because when I tap(with normal force I think) on the screen I can hear a sharp enough sound and feel a good amount of force being exerted.

Dragooon123 said:
No, I'm serious. Because when I tap(with normal force I think) on the screen I can hear a sharp enough sound and feel a good amount of force being exerted.
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do you really think they make s pen for the galaxynote to damage the screen ? mmmm
btw i will get one next week ( hope i can get white one ) i'll let you know .

It's gorilla glass, if you can damage it with a pen something would definitely be wrong!

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Good try Troll
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I spent 850$ on a device with a style which is a first for me, and it's making an awful lot of noise. What do you expect? I'm a very paranoid person with new gadgets.

Dragooon123 said:
I spent 850$ on a device with a style which is a first for me, and it's making an awful lot of noise. What do you expect? I'm a very paranoid person with new gadgets.
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im sure it will be fine. u got a black one ? i cant decide to get black or white ... lol keep changing my mind every min.

Dragooon123 said:
No, I'm serious. Because when I tap(with normal force I think) on the screen I can hear a sharp enough sound and feel a good amount of force being exerted.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nNJSGR2m0U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MeLijcyOt4
Galaxy Note has got the same gorilla glass tech to protect it from scratches and smashes alike.

Niuseek said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nNJSGR2m0U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MeLijcyOt4
Galaxy Note has got the same gorilla glass tech to protect it from scratches and smashes alike.
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That second one, in particular, should address any lingering doubts, lol.

Then how [mod edit] did i manage to scratch my screen on sgs1 with my nails? Lol
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I've cleaned this thread- instead of responding to 'trolls' and comments please hit the report button - it's far easier to clean up. Thank you, now carry on intelligently discussing the Samsung Note.

i might finally get a good screen protector.

Seriously,
Will you need a screen protector for this phone?
Im changing from an iphone 4 and my sons (iphone 4) if full of scratches.
Ive never used a pda or smartphone without a protector (martin fields) yet, will I be safe to exclude one with the note?

I've had my Captivate (with gorilla glass) for over a year and there isn't a scratch on it. I am careful, however, the glass is pretty durable. I've never liked screen protectors, they always degrade the view of the screen somewhat. Yes, I've always purchased quality screen protectors, that isn't the problem

reinbeau said:
I've had my Captivate (with gorilla glass) for over a year and there isn't a scratch on it. I am careful, however, the glass is pretty durable. I've never liked screen protectors, they always degrade the view of the screen somewhat. Yes, I've always purchased quality screen protectors, that isn't the problem
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My only worry is using a stylus on the screen on a regular basis.

drgopoos said:
My only worry is using a stylus on the screen on a regular basis.
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Well, think about this - will you actually be using the stylus all the time? I'm still going to be using my finger for most things, unless I really want to make precise lines, write, etc. I'm not going to color or paint, that isn't something I'd do, but write lists, perhaps...that's about it. So, if it only comes out occasionally, then I don't see the issue. It is glass, after all, not a soft material like my old Palm unit - I wore out the upper corners playing solitaire

I've had my Dell Streak for over a year. First 3 month, kept a screen protector on it, but I took it off and have been screen protector free since. In and out of a pouch dozens of times a day, not one scratch. If it has gorilla glass, don't worry about it unless you use a diamond tip

p51d007 said:
I've had my Dell Streak for over a year. First 3 month, kept a screen protector on it, but I took it off and have been screen protector free since. In and out of a pouch dozens of times a day, not one scratch. If it has gorilla glass, don't worry about it unless you use a diamond tip
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i tired to use a metal stylus on streak screen and Bummer got a scratch

Dragooon123 said:
I spent 850$ on a device with a style which is a first for me, and it's making an awful lot of noise. What do you expect? I'm a very paranoid person with new gadgets.
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If you're pressing hard enough to make noise, I actually wonder if the screen is going to break the stylus. The tip looks like it's made of plastic.
Slightly off topic, if you write a lot it might be worth getting a screen protector so the surface has more friction. I used to stick scotch tape to my palm so the stylus felt more like a pencil.
- Frank

Back in the days of the windows tablet (yes long before the iPad) I had an Acer that I could only operate with a stylus. A wacom stylus, with the same tip as the one that comes with the Note. I used it for years on a day to day basis and even used a writing to text input. Not a scratch! And this was without a screen protector.
Because the Note has a (gorilla) glass screen (in contrast to the Acer which had some kind of plastic screen) it didn't even come to my mind that I could ever scratch the Note screen with the stylus.

ChodTheWacko said:
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Slightly off topic, if you write a lot it might be worth getting a screen protector so the surface has more friction. I used to stick scotch tape to my palm so the stylus felt more like a pencil.
- Frank
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Ha lol, yeah that was a nice tip floating around on the internet those days. The scotch tape tip . Nostalgic!

[Q] Cracked glass - super glue and zagg screen protector

OK so first off I know I'm a cheap sod :angel:
My SG Nexus got wet and I'm waiting for the LG N4 to become in stock again...
So I've got myself a SG Note off eBay in perfect working order apart from one long crack that runs though only the glass (the OLED is fine).
I've looked into replacing the glass and tbh even thought I'm an engineer, nope.
My cunning plan is to fill the crack with superglue (let it dry) then slap on a zagg screen protector on it.
Any comments or ideas? Maybe lose the super glue? Maybe use something else other than superglue?
All ideas welcome - photos to follow when it gets here.

Just lose the super glue. The screen protector is enough. I would recommend the SGP screen protector maybe even the glass one.
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kishd said:
Just lose the super glue. The screen protector is enough. I would recommend the SGP screen protector maybe even the glass one.
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Thanks, I have a long history with Zagg and all ready got one on order. Bit worried about the crack edge creating a refractive boundary hence the super glue... maybe I'll do a run with out the screen protector... maybe I'll stop over-thinking it

ben83s said:
Thanks, I have a long history with Zagg and all ready got one on order. Bit worried about the crack edge creating a refractive boundary hence the super glue... maybe I'll do a run with out the screen protector... maybe I'll stop over-thinking it
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I'd skip the superglue since it's vapours will possibly stain the digitizer... In other words, it will make a mess!

Rayan said:
I'd skip the superglue since it's vapours will possibly stain the digitizer... In other words, it will make a mess!
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Now that is something I had over looked. I had thought the glue would chemically react with anything. Have a digital cookie mate

Also if the glue sat proud when dry even a tiny bit the screen protector wont follow the contour & will have that nasty "lifting" look to it along the crack that you get at edges of screens some times.
I would fit a glass even if its involved, the part is about £15 & if you continue to use the phone cracked you risk pressure on your LCD & that's not cheap.

Pat. said:
Also if the glue sat proud when dry even a tiny bit the screen protector wont follow the contour & will have that nasty "lifting" look to it along the crack that you get at edges of screens some times.
I would fit a glass even if its involved, the part is about £15 & if you continue to use the phone cracked you risk pressure on your LCD & that's not cheap.
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Thanks, but installing the glass involves separating the glass and OLED and there glued together. You have to heat the glass with a heat gun then pull them apart. I'm thinking that's going to crack the OLED.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487716

That thread is a bit scary isn't it, its one of those jobs where having seen one done & exactly what's involved drastically increases the chances of success but most people haven't got that luxury.
But, if i wanted the phone repaired i would see risking the cheap way first as a worthwhile gamble.
But hope your screen "protector over crack" method works for you.

seems legit.
also, please send us step by step pics.

ben83s said:
Bit worried about the crack edge creating a refractive boundary hence the super glue...
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Use oil mixture in the crack??
http://gr5.org/index_of_refraction/
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What about the car windsheild repair kits ? The ones that Auto-Glass (UK) use to fill cracks and chips on car windsheilds ? It leaves no residue either, Its basically like liquid glass until it sets.
worth looking it to surely ? would be cheaper than a whole Screen replacement.

PaulF8080 said:
Use oil mixture in the crack??
http://gr5.org/index_of_refraction/
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Dam good link. I like the idea of one of those oil. Maybe baby oil would be to viscose (runny) so I'm thinking that a drop of two of that corn sirpe could do the trick... maybe even some wax? I got some clear natural beaswax... I feel some experimentation coming on....

azzledazzle said:
What about the car windsheild repair kits ? The ones that Auto-Glass (UK) use to fill cracks and chips on car windsheilds ? It leaves no residue either, Its basically like liquid glass until it sets.
worth looking it to surely ? would be cheaper than a whole Screen replacement.
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again good shout. My only heastitaion is thats a one way street, no going back. But I think if the screen protector doesn't work then that can be dam good plan B!

[Q]are you have screen shields placed by factory originaly?!!!

hi bros
what is this screen shields on both of the phone surfaces??!!!
i bought this phone yesterday!!!but i noticed phone is covered with two clear layer like as screen protectors on both sides!!!on the back side it has a square paper label something like as a mark!!!i dont know what is this ?can i remove this shields?unless phone isnt made with drugonglass???so what is this shields???are you have this sheets on your phone originaly???
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babakmaham said:
hi bros
what is this screen shields on both of the phone surfaces??!!!
i bought this phone yesterday!!!but i noticed phone is covered with two clear layer like as screen protectors on both sides!!!on the back side it has a square paper label something like as a mark!!!i dont know what is this ?can i remove this shields?unless phone isnt made with drugonglass???so what is this shields???are you have this sheets on your phone originaly???
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Yeah mine came with both. I think everyone has them.
Some people removed them, but some people say they help with the strength of the glass.
I took my front one off because it got some marks on it... Seems fine without it.
I say: Leave them on until they get damaged (which seems quite easy)

adamryd said:
Yeah mine came with both. I think everyone has them.
Some people removed them, but some people say they help with the strength of the glass.
I took my front one off because it got some marks on it... Seems fine without it.
I say: Leave them on until they get damaged (which seems quite easy)
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Tnx
This means drugonglass is under the shields?is this true?!!!
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adamryd said:
Yeah mine came with both. I think everyone has them.
Some people removed them, but some people say they help with the strength of the glass.
I took my front one off because it got some marks on it... Seems fine without it.
I say: Leave them on until they get damaged (which seems quite easy)
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You removed the front one? Did the Sony logo still stick on the phone? or it's embedded on the screen protector??

AW: [Q]are you have screen shields placed by factory originaly?!!!
xiaopai89 said:
You removed the front one? Did the Sony logo still stick on the phone? or it's embedded on the screen protector??
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Afaik the Sony logo is on the preinstalled shatterproof protectors and will disappear when removing the front one.

it seems,not only this protectors increases dust absorption and finger print but also is getting a feel of lost slip on screen when i want to sweep between the pages.i think is better to remove this shields if it is possible and dont injury knocks the screen

my q is why sony should be placed these protectors even with using drugonglass in z?!!!is this can a reason for worse viewing angle on xperia z?!!!

Retxud said:
Afaik the Sony logo is on the preinstalled shatterproof protectors and will disappear when removing the front one.
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are you sure this?!!!!

AW: [Q]are you have screen shields placed by factory originaly?!!!
babakmaham said:
are you sure this?!!!!
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From what has been posted here, yes. Haven't tried it.
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Retxud said:
From what has been posted here, yes. Haven't tried it.
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who is tried this? i want to peel off these sheets but scare for SONY logo off.

Retxud said:
From what has been posted here, yes. Haven't tried it.
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I removed mine and the sony logo is still there, im guessing the logo is underneath the glassitself...

mihajaru said:
I removed mine and the sony logo is still there, im guessing the logo is underneath the glassitself...
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good news for me.thanks.can u explain me what is changed after removing ?

I removed back and front, phone looks and feels awful now, fingerprint magnet, some glue residue on the back and Sony logo was attached to the front protector.

after 2 day i sold f..k xz and came back to note 2....

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I removed back and front, phone looks and feels awful now, fingerprint magnet, some glue residue on the back and Sony logo was attached to the front protector.
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C6603:
removed front and back covers. Less fingerprints and better viewing angles for me! :good:
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exmatproton said:
C6603:
removed front and back covers. Less fingerprints and better viewing angles for me! :good:
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Then you're very lucky as the back of mine looks like a multicolored rainbow of oil slick after a few mins use.
Did you lose the Sony logo off the front? If you didn't you likely just removed the second screen protectors and left the shatter proof factory ones on.
Mines almost unusable now as the fingerprints are worse than any phone I've ever owned.
Viewing angles remain unchanged from removing the protectors, you shouldn't spread false info as there will be a lot of unhappy campers removing their protectors and seeing zero viewing angle difference.

I think you'd better not peel them off. These coverings are designed to prevent broken glass splinters hurting people, and hard and stuck very tight with special method in factory. It won't affect display I suppose, trust Sony. It's part of the device. Moreover, since it scratches easily, add one more film on it...

warranty
not sure if removing sony anti-shatter foils does also remove warranty...as you are given foils also in package, maybe read somewhere on XDA

I do not understand why people remove these...
- When NOT removed and If you drop the phone, it prevents the glass splinters from shattering all over the place.
- When removed Sony can no longer guarantee the phone to be water proof, as stated in another topic.
- When removed the phone attracts more fingerprints.
- When removed you lose the Sony logo on the front.
As far for these scratching a lot, I have not put on any extra screen protector and do not have a single scratch yet.
However I do use a leather case, always do that with all my phones.
Used Xperia Play for 2 years aprox, not a single scratch on the pre installed film.
Kind regards, Stefan.

The dragontrail glass is only for durability purposes! DO NOT remove the shatter proof sheet, it protects the screen from drop shocks so it doesn't get broken! Use the supplied screen protector and you will be fine! Unfortunately here in Greece it ships without screen protectors in the box and damn we got the highest price! (€699)

Does removing the factory installed screen protector on front affect water-proofing?

I want to remove it but afraid that it will somehow affect the water proofing feature. Can anyone confirm if it will remain waterproofed it i do so?

Fasty12 said:
I want to remove it but afraid that it will somehow affect the water proofing feature. Can anyone confirm if it will remain waterproofed it i do so?
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Ask yourself this: When I paint the windows in my house, will they become more waterproof?

Dsteppa said:
Ask yourself this: When I paint the windows in my house, will they become more waterproof?
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That's not the right comparison. Right one is: "When I install tin film of plastic cover over the nuclear submarine, will it become more waterproof?"

Fasty12 said:
I want to remove it but afraid that it will somehow affect the water proofing feature. Can anyone confirm if it will remain waterproofed it i do so?
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If you take of the screen protector the Xperia will sink.... :laugh:

tamir_89 said:
That's not the right comparison. Right one is: "When I install tin film of plastic cover over the nuclear submarine, will it become more waterproof?"
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Hahaha it's hard to find something good.
Got another one: When you remove the protector, do you think that the glass will suddenly start leaking? I mean it's glass... the molecules of the glass are closer together then water.
Or if you want a simple answer: NO IT WILL NOT AFFECT THE DEVICE WATERPROOF ABILITY AT ALL!

Dsteppa said:
Hahaha it's hard to find something good.
Got another one: When you remove the protector, do you think that the glass will suddenly start leaking? I mean it's glass... the molecules of the glass are closer together then water.
Or if you want a simple answer: NO IT WILL NOT AFFECT THE DEVICE WATERPROOF ABILITY AT ALL!
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Actually this is not a very apt comparison at all.
When removing the protector you *MAY* break the water tight seal the glass has with the midframe, the anti-shatter sheet is glued down with a pretty strong adhesive, force on the wrong angle will break the seal.
Short answer: It can if removed incorrectly.

May I also just ask how the screens use in wet weather will be effected. With the film on I seem able to use the screen accurately even with many droplets on screen.
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Kallb123 said:
May I also just ask how the screens use in wet weather will be effected. With the film on I seem able to use the screen accurately even with many droplets on screen.
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That's not a problem at all.
The only problem is that the movie will most likely stop playing since drops will be registered as touches and then the screen will do crazy things when you have a lot of drops on the screen.
I use MX Player, it has an option to lock all the controls and even that gets bypassed sometimes by the drops.

Dsteppa said:
That's not a problem at all.
The only problem is that the movie will most likely stop playing since drops will be registered as touches and then the screen will do crazy things when you have a lot of drops on the screen.
I use MX Player, it has an option to lock all the controls and even that gets bypassed sometimes by the drops.
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But with the film on, the drops don't seem to count as touches. I'm not too bothered tbh, it's rare I want to use it with water on screen. When I get my replacement I'll probably remove it's protector
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Fasty12 said:
I want to remove it but afraid that it will somehow affect the water proofing feature. Can anyone confirm if it will remain waterproofed it i do so?
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Is this a serious question?
WHY would you desire to remove the shatter proof coating in the first place. I may imagine doing so may affect your warranty? I doubt Sony would have added that addition if it was not needed?
Glass is impervious to water ingress.
Kind regards.

Ryland Johnson said:
Is this a serious question?
WHY would you desire to remove the shatter proof coating in the first place. I may imagine doing so may affect your warranty? I doubt Sony would have added that addition if it was not needed?
Glass is impervious to water ingress.
Kind regards.
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it's there to evade some dumbasses complaining about cutting fingers and ****, if somehow you break the screen. it won't make your screen stronger, only safer afterwards... so it's use comes in, only when you already broke the glass, and decide to play with it's screen

tamir_89 said:
it's there to evade some dumbasses complaining about cutting fingers and ****, if somehow you break the screen. it won't make your screen stronger, only safer afterwards... so it's use comes in, only when you already broke the glass, and decide to play with it's screen
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Indeed so, indeed so.

Ryland Johnson said:
Is this a serious question?
WHY would you desire to remove the shatter proof coating in the first place. I may imagine doing so may affect your warranty? I doubt Sony would have added that addition if it was not needed?
Glass is impervious to water ingress.
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Because the shatter proof sheet scratches very fast.
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Dsteppa said:
Because the shatter proof sheet scratches very fast.
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That is why well over 100 companies manufacture screen protectors ranging in price from a euro to 30 euros. A screen protector is a wise investment. :good:
Regards.

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Because the shatter proof sheet scratches very fast.
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And that's the reason i removed it...lol

Biggest mistake ever removing the factory installed protectors. Glad Sony replaced mine because the back and front glass look like crap once the factory sheets are removed and you lose the Sony logo. Put a screen protector over it, you won't be sorry.

biffsmash said:
Biggest mistake ever removing the factory installed protectors. Glad Sony replaced mine because the back and front glass look like crap once the factory sheets are removed and you lose the Sony logo. Put a screen protector over it, you won't be sorry.
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i was glad to remove the protector. BECAUSE the Sony logo is gone and the clarity of the display is better. Also, the fingerprints are easier to remove! It is stated in the manual that removing the protector is "ok".

Remove. Please RTFM. Page 13 (EN):
"A protective plastic sheet is already attached to the screen of your device when you
buy it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the
touchscreen might not function properly."

ludow said:
Remove. Please RTFM. Page 13 (EN):
"A protective plastic sheet is already attached to the screen of your device when you
buy it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the
touchscreen might not function properly."
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Dont think they were reffering to the anti shatter film

nazrin313 said:
Dont think they were reffering to the anti shatter film
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Roger that. My bad. Anyway, major screen protection firms are selling films for Z.

Polishing screen...minor scratch

Not sure how much confidence I have in Gorilla Glass but screen is just over a month old and I see two minor scratches. I babied the hell out of this phone, so I'm not even sure where they came from.
I figured I'd try to "buff" one of the scratches out which worked on my previous phone....not so much here. I used Meguires car polish and lightly rubbed at the scratch. It seemed to lessen the intensity of the scratch but now there is this...haze...where I used the product. If I wipe it away, the phone looks fine. After some use, it almost attracts the dirt/grime and you can see where I polished the screen which leads to me to believe there is some sort of coating I polished off.
Any way to fix this? Should I return it and get a new one?

You definitely polished a coating. There's an oleophobic coating that minimizes oil left behind from our fingers, and it actually also helps in preventing scratches. I'm a little confused from your title. Did the scratch occur while polishing, or did you want to say it's scratched and you want to polish it?

ArmedandDangerous said:
You definitely polished a coating. There's an oleophobic coating that minimizes oil left behind from our fingers, and it actually also helps in preventing scratches. I'm a little confused from your title. Did the scratch occur while polishing, or did you want to say it's scratched and you want to polish it?
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Sorry, it was scratched and I wanted to polish it out. The thing is, there is no evidence of anything until it starts collecting dirt. Otherwise, even under direct light, you can't see any difference.
I'll probably take back...my camera has been giving me issues as well. I'm past the 14 day grace period so I'm not sure what my next steps are.

NGO5 said:
Sorry, it was scratched and I wanted to polish it out. The thing is, there is no evidence of anything until it starts collecting dirt. Otherwise, even under direct light, you can't see any difference.
I'll probably take back...my camera has been giving me issues as well. I'm past the 14 day grace period so I'm not sure what my next steps are.
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Like the previous poster said it's oleophobic coating that was removed when you applied the polish. You could reapply it on your screen by using any liquid glass product.
Maybe you can try this? http://liquidglassshield.com/
It's not a real oleophobic coating but it should be practically the same.

NGO5 said:
Not sure how much confidence I have in Gorilla Glass but screen is just over a month old and I see two minor scratches. I babied the hell out of this phone, so I'm not even sure where they came from.
I figured I'd try to "buff" one of the scratches out which worked on my previous phone....not so much here. I used Meguires car polish and lightly rubbed at the scratch. It seemed to lessen the intensity of the scratch but now there is this...haze...where I used the product. If I wipe it away, the phone looks fine. After some use, it almost attracts the dirt/grime and you can see where I polished the screen which leads to me to believe there is some sort of coating I polished off.
Any way to fix this? Should I return it and get a new one?
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Well I polish my screen too, screen protector and I get the same effect. Polishes do that, and they do that on your car as well. They're meant to protect metal so applying it to glass will give you a haze and, not attract dirt but the oil allows it to stick and it will show off more.
How do I know this? I used polish on my windshield. Same tthing. Try to wash it off lightly with soap. The other comments may be right but I think it's mainly the polish that did that
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chc31 said:
Well I polish my screen too, screen protector and I get the same effect. Polishes do that, and they do that on your car as well. They're meant to protect metal so applying it to glass will give you a haze and, not attract dirt but the oil allows it to stick and it will show off more.
How do I know this? I used polish on my windshield. Same tthing. Try to wash it off lightly with soap. The other comments may be right but I think it's mainly the polish that did that
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Possibly, but the bare glass underneath will still hold oil like crazy since the olephobic layer is gone there. I use the Oakley hydrophobic lens cleaner solution on my screens that don't have a coating and it works quite well. It definitely makes it easier to wipe oils off and fills in very minor scratches. Of course it's not as good as the gorilla glass coating, and the biggest problem is you have to reapply it once every couple weeks if you are using the screen frequently. Maybe the coating recommend earlier in the thread is better?
I guess alternatively you could just go the extra step and wax the screen... Vehicle wax is pretty good at repelling things but the polish does nothing like that by itself. Not common but neither is the situation
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Xerro-Five said:
Possibly, but the bare glass underneath will still hold oil like crazy since the olephobic layer is gone there. I use the Oakley hydrophobic lens cleaner solution on my screens that don't have a coating and it works quite well. It definitely makes it easier to wipe oils off and fills in very minor scratches. Of course it's not as good as the gorilla glass coating, and the biggest problem is you have to reapply it once every couple weeks if you are using the screen frequently. Maybe the coating recommend earlier in the thread is better?
I guess alternatively you could just go the extra step and wax the screen... Vehicle wax is pretty good at repelling things but the polish does nothing like that by itself. Not common but neither is the situation
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Hmm, true haha, don't use armor all wax, it sucks! Nufinish maybe?
Hey hey, why not get a screen protector? I've gotten one from eBay that's flawless 3 weeks after getting the phone. At least that way, you won't have to worry about the screen anymore; you have a new layer.
Plus the scratches will keep coming. At least when you have some on a screen protector, peel the film off and get s nee one - gone forever. What do you think?
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Also, about gorilla glass being easy to scratch, its really still like any other glass. Stuff like sand will still scratch it.
My last phone had GG and I found out that my earring (quartz mineral stone) left little scratches on it, nothing else scratched it though. And it lived in my pocket daily for about a year with no case or screen protector. So GG isnt all that bad, it just wont protect against EVERYTHING.

chc31 said:
Hmm, true haha, don't use armor all wax, it sucks! Nufinish maybe?
Hey hey, why not get a screen protector? I've gotten one from eBay that's flawless 3 weeks after getting the phone. At least that way, you won't have to worry about the screen anymore; you have a new layer.
Plus the scratches will keep coming. At least when you have some on a screen protector, peel the film off and get s nee one - gone forever. What do you think?
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Mothers wax is where it's at haha. But seriously that's all I use on my vehicle. I always start off saying "I don't need a screen protector" but I always end up with one later... For exactly the reasons you mention! But I hate the way they feel
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Xerro-Five said:
Mothers wax is where it's at haha. But seriously that's all I use on my vehicle. I always start off saying "I don't need a screen protector" but I always end up with one later... For exactly the reasons you mention! But I hate the way they feel
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Haha I'll probably buy one, on sale for me here. Yea I can understand, but the key is to keeping it clean all the time. I have an idea actually, first thing would be to have a lint cloth with u always but if you can get your hands on "stoner invisible glass rain repellent" from a store. I heard about it somewhere in Xda and it is AMAZING. use it for ur car too of course haha but put just a dot or 2 on your screen protector, buff it and you'll never see oil and fingerprints again. If u do, it will be after a couple of days perhaps. It's amazing. Buy it for your car but use it for your phone too
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Or get the Spigen Glas.t and never have to worry again. Oleophobic, and actually rated tougher than Gorilla Glass itself

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Haha I'll probably buy one, on sale for me here. Yea I can understand, but the key is to keeping it clean all the time. I have an idea actually, first thing would be to have a lint cloth with u always but if you can get your hands on "stoner invisible glass rain repellent" from a store. I heard about it somewhere in Xda and it is AMAZING. use it for ur car too of course haha but put just a dot or 2 on your screen protector, buff it and you'll never see oil and fingerprints again. If u do, it will be after a couple of days perhaps. It's amazing. Buy it for your car but use it for your phone too
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Yeah I actually use that stuff and it is awesome! Never used it on anything but my vehicle though... It's mostly acetone but it does leave behind a repellant coating. The acetone will react with some plastics of screen protectors, but you may be on to something here! Honestly there isn't a better glass cleaner out there :thumbup: maybe even using the Oakey stuff on a screen protector?
This thread has taken a funny turn lol
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I ended up scratching mine too. I thought having a flip case would protect my phone but, I constantly clean my phone screen. I'd say about 10-15 times a day. And just once, there must have been a bit of git or sand on my cloth and it left its mark I have a screen protector on it now. Covers it up nicely.. but knowing it's still there annoys the hell out of me lol

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I ended up scratching mine too. I thought having a flip case would protect my phone but, I constantly clean my phone screen. I'd say about 10-15 times a day. And just once, there must have been a bit of git or sand on my cloth and it left its mark I have a screen protector on it now. Covers it up nicely.. but knowing it's still there annoys the hell out of me lol
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Sorry to hear that mate, maybe I should invest in a screen protector haven't used one ever

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Yeah I actually use that stuff and it is awesome! Never used it on anything but my vehicle though... It's mostly acetone but it does leave behind a repellant coating. The acetone will react with some plastics of screen protectors, but you may be on to something here! Honestly there isn't a better glass cleaner out there :thumbup: maybe even using the Oakey stuff on a screen protector?
This thread has taken a funny turn lol
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Hahaha yes it has! Ebay is your friend, lots of great protectors. Just don't buy zagg, terrible.
Yea you could try it, why not? Not sure how it works, never used it, but as with anything you will apply on a screen, because with a touchscreen you're poking and rubbing, it will wear off in a few days. 2 more mins of your time for 2-3 days of clear screening, works well o think
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Hahaha yes it has! Ebay is your friend, lots of great protectors. Just don't buy zagg, terrible.
Yea you could try it, why not? Not sure how it works, never used it, but as with anything you will apply on a screen, because with a touchscreen you're poking and rubbing, it will wear off in a few days. 2 more mins of your time to apply for 2-3 days of clear screen, works well I think
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I use RainX lol.... works surprisingly well
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duckysempai said:
I ended up scratching mine too. I thought having a flip case would protect my phone but, I constantly clean my phone screen. I'd say about 10-15 times a day. And just once, there must have been a bit of git or sand on my cloth and it left its mark I have a screen protector on it now. Covers it up nicely.. but knowing it's still there annoys the hell out of me lol
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^^^ This! This is my worst nightmare... I baby the hell out of my phones and, like you, I clean my screen all day long. I just don't stand smudges and finger prints on it so I use my eye-glasses cloth. And every time I use it I closely inspect it so as not to have some sort of debree on it that could damage the screen... I know, its crazy... All this cleaning and inspecting takes up tens of minutes of my day

Pardon if I'm talking about another product but as far as I know RainX is a brand of wiper blades lol! You clean your screen with a wiper blade?
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I use RainX lol.... works surprisingly well
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Riyal said:
Pardon if I'm talking about another product but as far as I know RainX is a brand of wiper blades lol! You clean your screen with a wiper blade?
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Lol yes.. but they make a spray treatment that I spray onto a rag and wipe it down with. Leaves a nice slick coating that resists finger prints and I hope scratches a little
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