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When I bought my phone,I ordered a full InvisibleShield from mobileden.co.uk for 20 pounds. It has been about 3 months and nothing arrived,they are not responding to emails and my screen has been scratched more that a lottery ticked in a retirement home...
Does anyone know a way to fix these,or maybe I can order another Invisibleshield that can cover these up,I cant find it in Montenegro,so how about a site with shipping?
If Im right, there should already be a factory fitted screen protector on the play. Try removing it, and try ordering off Amazon.co.uk for a new one.
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Ya there's a film over your screen stock and it picks up every scratch under the sun. The screen itself is very hard to scratch, you can take your car keys and try to scratch it nothing well happen. But ya take of that film it's a scratch magnet.
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Is it true that you have to remove the film?
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If you are thinking about that thick vinyl that comes with your phone and gets filled with air pockets after 2 hours of use,i removed that one the first day,but if there is another one,pls tell me
Fokezy said:
If you are thinking about that thick vinyl that comes with your phone and gets filled with air pockets after 2 hours of use,i removed that one the first day,but if there is another one,pls tell me
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I think there already is a screen protector preinstalled, i didn't noticited it. I think that's the reason why it's so hard to put another screen protector on it.
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If you are thinking about that thick vinyl that comes with your phone and gets filled with air pockets after 2 hours of use,i removed that one the first day,but if there is another one,pls tell me
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There's actually one under that, it's got a great fit to it and you can't even tell it's there. If you look where the buttons meet the glass you can see there's a film on the screen. It's not really a screen protector it's a film they put on to prevent the screen from shattering if you dropped your phone kind of like safety glass in your car windshield it will still break but it doesn't let the glass fly. The problem with it is it's super soft so it picks up a ton of scratches. I recommend removing it and if you want apply a real screen protector that won't pick up scratches. Like I said it isn't really a screen protector just a soft piece of thin vinyl that scratches like crazy. To get it off get a pin or tack and pick away at it by the search button and once you get it lifted a little you can just peal it off with no problem. The mineral glass underneath is pretty dang scratch resistant but once that crappy film is off you can apply a proper protector with ease. Hope that helps some
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There's actually one under that, it's got a great fit to it and you can't even tell it's there. If you look where the buttons meet the glass you can see there's a film on the screen. It's not really a screen protector it's a film they put on to prevent the screen from shattering if you dropped your phone kind of like safety glass in your car windshield it will still break but it doesn't let the glass fly. The problem with it is it's super soft so it picks up a ton of scratches. I recommend removing it and if you want apply a real screen protector that won't pick up scratches. Like I said it isn't really a screen protector just a soft piece of thin vinyl that scratches like crazy. To get it off get a pin or tack and pick away at it by the search button and once you get it lifted a little you can just peal it off with no problem. The mineral glass underneath is pretty dang scratch resistant but once that crappy film is off you can apply a proper protector with ease. Hope that helps some
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Thx,as soon as I get an InvisibleShield I will peel it off. Maybe I should sue mobileden for fraud?
Here is what it looks like when removing the factory vinyl. I had to use a thumb tack to get it started. I pushed down hard on it to get it started, and it did not harm the glass, but the vinyl scratches easily.
Edit: ack, the camera really captures the lint. I will say the colors are much more vibrant with that vinyl off. I should have taken a before and after pic of that.
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There's actually one under that, it's got a great fit to it and you can't even tell it's there....
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Been wondering about this as my screen has got a couple of annoying scratches on it. Good to know the actual screen is much more resistant
Editing to add that I just took it off and can confirm that everything looks more vibrant
Thank you everyone for that info especially jdsemler.
Ima buy the invisible shield in couple months
Either way i'd never realize that i got the film on the screen
Yeah, me too. I didn't realize there was another shield there. Good to know when I can afford to order a Zagshield later.
Hmm I never noticed that also I think I put my cheapo screen protector over that film
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Yeah I did have 1 to It a unlocked UK model just removed it and looks so much more vibrant
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Clienterror said:
Ya there's a film over your screen stock and it picks up every scratch under the sun. The screen itself is very hard to scratch, you can take your car keys and try to scratch it nothing well happen. But ya take of that film it's a scratch magnet.
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You say that and I've found my screen is the scratch magnet, heck at one point I only pulled the phone out of my pocket with nothing else and I get a massive scratch. :/
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With the film off?
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I hate the Zagg "invisible" (quite the opposite) shields. The material is so uncomfortable I would take scratches on the screen instead every day of the week. Those shields are soft plastic of some sort and the fingers almost gets stuck on them while swiping (lots of friction). No smooth movement because of that and the image gets a lot more distorted than with the original screen protector on.
I really like the original screen protector as you can hardly tell it's there and it feels good on the finger. I regreted I ever removed mine and bought new original ones and am a happy camper again. They protect against speckles very well too which the Zagg ones doesn't do either. The Zagg shields are the most uncomfortable ones I have ever used and it's hard to get it on without getting bubbles and leftovers from the liquid that distorts the image even more.
I think it's the shatter proof one that's picking up most my scratches. Can somebody post a video of peeling it off? I see a very thin line with less than a millimeter gap between the phone edge and this protector. Can somebody confirm that it's the protector I'm looking at?
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I think it's the shatter proof one that's picking up most my scratches. Can somebody post a video of peeling it off? I see a very thin line with less than a millimeter gap between the phone edge and this protector. Can somebody confirm that it's the protector I'm looking at?
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http://androidcommunity.com/xperia-play-comes-with-screen-skin-protector-attached-20110525/
This article will explain how to do it, i put a high powered torch on the screen whilst its off, it lights up the screen protector perfectly
I took the stock screen protector off and have been using it naked for months now. Not a single scratch yet.
So my screen had separation issues so i was attempting the washer fix (which didn't even work for me) and all i did was set me nexus down unscrew and do the fix and screw back in and now there's a scratch just a warning for you guys.
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bummer. When putting your tablet/phone face down, it should always be on a flat soft surface. It's pretty obvious unless you've never had a full glass front electronic.
Not flaming, but "very easily scratched" is pretty inflammatory considering you put a glass tablet on it's face and applied pressure. Maybe change the title to "Damn, I should have thought about that before I messed up my screen."
I've put it on a cloth mouse pad when I did the washer fix. Haven't got any scratches yet.
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bummer. When putting your tablet/phone face down, it should always be on a flat soft surface. It's pretty obvious unless you've never had a full glass front electronic.
Not flaming, but "very easily scratched" is pretty inflammatory considering you put a glass tablet on it's face and applied pressure. Maybe change the title to "Damn, I should have thought about that before I messed up my screen."
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That's the thing it wasn't on a hard surface, it was on a piece of cloth and i assume there was dirt or sand on it or something
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The nexus 7 is no more easily scratch than any other tablet/phone with a glass screen (gorilla glass or otherwise).
Glass has a certain hardness and if it comes into contact with something harder, the glass will scratch.
Gorilla glass has a hardness of 7. Sand has a hardness of 9. So sand will scratch even gorilla glass.
It's still glass though, which is prone to being scratched by airborne dirt/sand which is likely what happened.
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I agree with the OP, this screen scratches very easily. Atleast mine does
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Mine does.. I guess you get what you paid for
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As was stated earlier in this thread, all tablet/phone glass is susceptible to scratching. They do sell these neat little clear plastic things you can apply to your screen so it won't scratch. They are expensive, at about 3 for 5 bucks, but they are worth looking into. Its a brand new technology, so I'm trying to get the word out to the uninitiated.
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Gorilla glass has a hardness of 7. Sand has a hardness of 9. So sand will scratch even gorilla glass.
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This. Our screens are "scratch resistant" not scratch proof. I have an acer a500 with gorilla glass and I've had it for over a year now but haven't gotten any scratches on it. Just take the extra minute to make sure there is no debree on any of the surfaces you're using to work on the tablet when it's face down.
Sorry to hear about your scratch, it's a fear all of us have in the pit of our stomachs.
i have found that it is actually pretty scratch resistant. I have dropped my tablet and some things have bumped it, and still come out with no scratch!
Get a case with a screen cover. Smart covers are awesome.
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Whats the word on using glass polish on these touchscreens to remove scratches?
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Whats the word on using glass polish on these touchscreens to remove scratches?
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Haven't tried it yet.
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I've just been using a pouch. Leave it in the pouch and take it out when Im using it, if I need to set it down, just put it face up ontop of the pouch.
Every tablet I've owned Ive never used a screen protector - You shouldn't need to.
1.5+ years of using my Transformer TF101 without a case and being thrown around while I travel around the world without a single scratch (on the gl*** anyway, body is very scratched ).
Just to confirm the Nexus has gorilla gl***?
As others have said, you just need something that is harder than the gl*** to scratch it but that is damn bad luck.
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1.5+ years of using my Transformer TF101 without a case and being thrown around while I travel around the world without a single scratch (on the gl*** anyway, body is very scratched ).
Just to confirm the Nexus has gorilla gl***?
As others have said, you just need something that is harder than the gl*** to scratch it but that is damn bad luck.
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Nexus has "Scratch resistant corning glass", but idk if this is different then gorilla glass or not (I've heard some say it's the same, others say it's different)
I too have scratches. Didn't apply pressure face down or anything. I did keep it in my backpack with the glass facing the fabric of the bag. I guess a grain of sand/hard dust got in there.
one of them I can feel the groove with my nails and it's about 3cm long.
So.. I really don't think it's gorilla glass.
You probably scratched it elsewhere without you knowing. I find the screen pretty resistant to scratches. I don't baby my device but I'm not OCD about it, use no screen protector and I have not managed to scratch it so far.
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Just got back from the beach with my N7 and even getting sand on the screen and blowing it off, I still have no scratches on the device. Pretty scratch resistant if you ask me.
I am not sure why people still use screen protectors on today's high end devices especially phones like the Galaxy Note II with the enhanced toughened glass it has. Not only do they look terrible, they cause problems. See the numerous video uploads of people trying to scratch the glass for proof of how tough it is.
The Galaxy Note II has an extra issue with screen protectors in that it obviously uses an S-Pen detection layer.
I have just read the official manual for it and it clearly states NOT to use one as it causes sensor malfunctions. See attached clipping:
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I am not sure why people still use screen protectors on today's high end devices especially phones like the Galaxy Note II with the enhanced toughened glass it has. Not only do they look terrible, they cause problems. See the numerous video uploads of people trying to scratch the glass for proof of how tough it is.
The Galaxy Note II has an extra issue with screen protectors in that it obviously uses an S-Pen detection layer.
I have just read the official manual for it and it clearly states NOT to use one as it causes sensor malfunctions. See attached clipping:
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This is very true with the invent of gorilla glass I have personally tried acracthing screens with no success I have even gone to the point of using an extremely sharp knife and dragging the point across the screen, he screen protectors are only really good for keeping fingerprints off screen ans if you are worried about that you really have no business having a touch screen and yes the cause many problems
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This is very true with the invent of gorilla glass I have personally tried acracthing screens with no success I have even gone to the point of using an extremely sharp knife and dragging the point across the screen, he screen protectors are only really good for keeping fingerprints off screen ans if you are worried about that you really have no business having a touch screen and yes the cause many problems
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Have you tried with sand?
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I am not sure why people still use screen protectors on today's high end devices especially phones like the Galaxy Note II with the enhanced toughened glass it has. Not only do they look terrible, they cause problems. See the numerous video uploads of people trying to scratch the glass for proof of how tough it is.
The Galaxy Note II has an extra issue with screen protectors in that it obviously uses an S-Pen detection layer.
I have just read the official manual for it and it clearly states NOT to use one as it causes sensor malfunctions. See attached clipping:
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Any ideas what they meant by sensor malfunction? Inaccuracy of S pen? Is it a temporal or permanent malfunction?
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ya let me see you go to the beach and somehow manage to get some sand accidently on ur phone like i did when i tucked my phone in my bag which happened to have caught some sand from playing arnd..........do that and then come back here and tell us what u think of screen protectors......
I think the massage for sensor error is not for s-pen. but maybe for brightness or gesture hand on the top of the sensor.
I'll test it when it arrives.
But gorila glass or not... every phone i had got scratched, and if it was made with diamond glass .- it would scratch...
F..it - I'll use the screen protector. (bestskinsever has the best one for me.. I just emailed them when will they get one for NOTE II.
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This is very true with the invent of gorilla glass I have personally tried acracthing screens with no success I have even gone to the point of using an extremely sharp knife and dragging the point across the screen, he screen protectors are only really good for keeping fingerprints off screen ans if you are worried about that you really have no business having a touch screen and yes the cause many problems
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Gorilla glass will still scratch I had a htc one x with a few light scratches from sand and everyday grit
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I get AMAZED when people vouch for screen protectors like they are invincible ARMOR which protects the screen from all possible damage like that from Sand all keep talking about.
Is it so that sand will not scratch the screen protector but will the screen? Or is it that we feel that even if it does scratch the screen protector, it will miraculously save the screen? Both this conditions seems quite ambiguous and UNBELIEVABLE to me unless I see a proof that screen protectors ACTUALLY save the screen even when scratched through Sand or Diamond or whatever!
I would appreciate enlightenment through fellow members on this and more thoughts accordingly.
This really annoys me.
Gorilla Glass SRATCHES. It may not be a huge scratch but you will always get light scratches which only show up when you inspect the screen closely and I HATE those more because you can be so careful with the phone and then find some tiny dust particle you couldn't even see has made a mark on your display. I hate it.
Screen protectors get Scratched. They will get more scratches than the glass because they are softer but the screen will be perfect underneath.
And when it's really dirty ill just change the protector.
I agree that the protectors won't stop something seriously sharp like metal going through but if you take care with the phone and use a protector then the phone will be perfect for as long as you have it.
And incidentally I have a GLAS.T SGP protector on my iPhone 5. It's glass so it won't scratch easily, and yes it will pick up light scratches but again underneath its perfect.
That's why I use them.
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I get AMAZED when people vouch for screen protectors like they are invincible ARMOR which protects the screen from all possible damage like that from Sand all keep talking about.
Is it so that sand will not scratch the screen protector but will the screen? Or is it that we feel that even if it does scratch the screen protector, it will miraculously save the screen? Both this conditions seems quite ambiguous and UNBELIEVABLE to me unless I see a proof that screen protectors ACTUALLY save the screen even when scratched through Sand or Diamond or whatever!
I would appreciate enlightenment through fellow members on this and more thoughts accordingly.
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Why is this confusing to you? If you cover something, and the cover is scratched, then you can just change the cover. If your protector is pierced, then of course no go, but I suspect your screen is still damaged. Scratches are typically not deep.
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I have a Spigen Crystal Clear protector on my Note II
So far after a days use i have found NO problems with having the protector on.
I will keep this thread informed if I run into any problems.
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Why is this confusing to you? If you cover something, and the cover is scratched, then you can just change the cover. If your protector is pierced, then of course no go, but I suspect your screen is still damaged. Scratches are typically not deep.
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My question is more related to the THICKNESS of those screen protectors. How does a less than 1mm thin plastic skin protect whats beneath. Wouldn't it scratch the screen anyway when it is exposed to sand and hard metal which can scratch Gorilla glass?
I get extremely annoyed when the screen protectors themselves may get easily scratched even while putting on the screen. I have used SGP Ultra Fine on my SGS2 for few weeks and while I loved the way my fingers used to glide over them with hardly any smearing compared to the original Gorilla glass screen, I could not tolerate the numerous scratches it got despite careful use and hence had to remove it to avoid the distraction and recover the outstanding display beneath. I hate spoiling the display for such hypothetical situation where we believe that the protector can actually protect the screen as I anyway never had any scratch on my SGS1 and only recently noticed couple of them on my SGS2 which may have come during a visit to the service center and am still okay with the screen without the protector as otherwise the screen is still flawless and those scratches are invisible unless specifically searched at an angle with strong light (like sunlight) comes through a specific angle.
I think people are missing the point here, my original post made reference to the Samsung manual for this device which clearly tells you not to use one as it causes malfunctions.
The negatives outway the positives in that, they alter functionality of the phone as stated by Samsung, they spoil the appearance of your phone with bubbles and mis-alignment, they are not going to save the screen from heavy scratches anyway and the only people that really benefit are companies that sell them.
If you use one and you are happy with that then all well and good. But personally I find if you take care of your phone and use a good case as I have done for years you simply won't need a protector.
I used one for months on a first gen Note, no problems at all; I can't imagine why it would cause any problems. And the reason I installed one is because before I installed it, a small bit of dust caused a noticable scratch on the glass. As for appearance issues, if you take your time and install a decent quality one, you won't notice it at all, and I tend to prefer the feel of a protected screen over glass now. Having used a few protectors over the years, it's hard to imagine what you'd be doing that could penetrate a protector, short of attacking it with a Stanley knife, in which case your screen is the least of your worries. They're designed to take minor scuffs, and since this is a stylus orientated device, I'd be worried about dragging plastic over it without some protection.
I am on day 3 with my protector on my Note II and no problems.
Pen works perfectly. Pressure also works perfectly.
I want to know about this as I plan to draw a lot on my galaxy note and I am known to be quite "expressive". I don't want to scratch up my screen from doing digital paintings, that's why I want a screen protector :/
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I think people are missing the point here, my original post made reference to the Samsung manual for this device which clearly tells you not to use one as it causes malfunctions.
The negatives outway the positives in that, they alter functionality of the phone as stated by Samsung, they spoil the appearance of your phone with bubbles and mis-alignment, they are not going to save the screen from heavy scratches anyway and the only people that really benefit are companies that sell them.
If you use one and you are happy with that then all well and good. But personally I find if you take care of your phone and use a good case as I have done for years you simply won't need a protector.
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I'm still not sure what they meant by malfunction....is this a long term malfunction or short tern while the screen protector is on?
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I believe they are concerned about it covering up the light sensor than more than anything.
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The bottom line is your screen will probably end up with a minor scratch after a year of use. So do you put some cheap plastic/rubber film on it and never enjoy the brilliant screen? Or do you enjoy it for all it's glory and deal with scratches if they happen?
The Note 2 comes with the best screen protector already. It is called Gorilla Glass 2. Why put a 10 cent (sold to you for $40) piece of crap on it?
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The bottom line is your screen will probably end up with a minor scratch after a year of use. So do you put some cheap plastic/rubber film on it and never enjoy the brilliant screen? Or do you enjoy it for all it's glory and deal with scratches if they happen?
The Note 2 comes with the best screen protector already. It is called Gorilla Glass 2. Why put a 10 cent (sold to you for $40) piece of crap on it?
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There are great protectors out there that are very clear and looks almost like as if nothing is on it
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I think people are missing the point here, my original post made reference to the Samsung manual for this device which clearly tells you not to use one as it causes malfunctions.
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Unless your screen protector is magnetic, it's not going to cause malfunctions.
You can put a piece of cardboard on top of your screen and it doesn't affect the stylus. Seriously. Try it.
The only way you are going to induce scratches is if your protector is made out of sand or something, or you trap sand or whatever under it.
I didn't use screen protectors with my galaxy note until I got a small scratch on the screen.
There is also a nice degree of comfort knowing your screen is protected. If you get something on the screen - dirt, oil, whatever.
Worst case scenario is you just get a new protector. (versus a new screen).
Do I really NEED one? Perhaps not. But I do anyway.
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Looks like it leaves too much residue on the Gorilla glass
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GzYnDnZDRg
Anyone done theirs?
merseyman said:
Looks like it leaves too much residue on the Gorilla glass
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GzYnDnZDRg
Anyone done theirs?
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As soon as i get any sony phone out of the box i remove the factory fitted screen protecter.
The screen looks better without it, the screen is tougher than the protector so always looks better as it does not get scratched.
I keep my phone in mypocket with car keys and loose change, my screen has not a single scratch on it, but the screen protectoer always gets scratched and attracts dust....Its my one and only complaint about the phones
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As soon as i get any sony phone out of the box i remove the factory fitted screen protecter.
The screen looks better without it, the screen is tougher than the protector so always looks better as it does not get scratched.
I keep my phone in mypocket with car keys and loose change, my screen has not a single scratch on it, but the screen protectoer always gets scratched and attracts dust....Its my one and only complaint about the phones
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¿How about the finger oil the girl talks about?. It seems the bare screen is much harder to keep acceptably clean.
I aint taking mine off.
And i put the provided screen protector on, still feels good.
.....might put another one on to protect the 2nd one
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¿How about the finger oil the girl talks about?. It seems the bare screen is much harder to keep acceptably clean.
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It's easier to keep clean than the screen protector, it's more responsive, collects less dust, and does not get scratched like the screen protector does.
If you do it, you won't go back to using one
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I aint taking mine off.
And i put the provided screen protector on, still feels good.
.....might put another one on to protect the 2nd one
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Each to their own, I can only share my experiences and opinions with you, however my wife did that to her T when she got it and IMHO made the screen dim, was less responsive and attracted dust a lot
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It's easier to keep clean than the screen protector, it's more responsive, collects less dust, and does not get scratched like the screen protector does.
If you do it, you won't go back to using one
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I don't like or use screen protectors either, that's why I'm interested in taking it off or not.
However the thing that worries me is how "oily" it remained when the girl removed it.
Right now it certainly attracts dust like crazy, but a quick rub with my sleeve and it's clean again. In the video however seems that the bare crystal is not so easy to clean off.
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My Xperia T was not "oily" at all when I removed the screen protector. It was perfect. Just get comfortable while trying to make the first peel, because it may send you nuts.
I started from the narrow strip above the earpiece hole, used a stitch needle to weaken the protector plastic (the glass won't get any scratches from it) and then managed to lift it off the surface... it then came away easily.
Without the screen protector, I don't have dust on it anymore (i think it's electrostatically attracted by the protector). It is more oily, for sure, but the oil makes your finger slip better on the screen, and I like that.
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My Xperia T was not "oily" at all when I removed the screen protector. It was perfect. Just get comfortable while trying to make the first peel, because it may send you nuts.
I started from the narrow strip above the earpiece hole, used a stitch needle to weaken the protector plastic (the glass won't get any scratches from it) and then managed to lift it off the surface... it then came away easily.
Without the screen protector, I don't have dust on it anymore (i think it's electrostatically attracted by the protector). It is more oily, for sure, but the oil makes your finger slip better on the screen, and I like that.
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Same for me.
I removed it 3 seconds using a needle then peeled it off, cleaned with dishwasher rinse aid (innovative alternative for proper glass cleaner) on a micro-fibre cloth.
Screen is so much better. Crisper, less dust and I'm not really getting finger print marks; same as with protector.
Glad I took it off and did the same with my X10. You do wonder though why Sony don't use top grade glass on most of their phones. Strange.
I happen to like the feeling of the screen protector it's super ultra smooth but sadly as we all know super easy to scratch I think mine retained it's scratched from a little bit of pocket lint and some bubble gum rappers kinda makes you think WTF Sony WTF any how it doesn't look like she truly cleaned the screen proper and what we all want to know is what the phone is really like with out the glued on screen protector ?
What is it made of is it any thing like my Xperia arc which doesn't feel so great after I use it with my dirty work hands but if actually clean it feels alright.
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I won't take mine off. Last time I did that to my arc s, my screen received lots of scratches.
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I have to say that the built-on proctector does not feel good to me. My finger could not glide well at all. For the moment I have put the thinnest screen protector I had for the T and that has made a world of difference.
Just a question. If Sony use some kind of shatter-proof glass (Corning's gorrilla or Asahi Dragontail (don't they make beer too?)) why do they stick a thick sheet on top. Makes me think it is not very shatter proof!
Who makes the glass for the T?
It is Corning Gorilla Glass, according to a Sony rep on Sony Mobile Forum
A follow up to the girls video,
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But do we beleive that?
Most Gorilla glass customers state they are using it, the same way they tell you the manufacturer of the processor.
The white paper for the xperia T that came out in Sept.(ver 3) just says:
"Shatter-proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass"
Gorilla glass is shatter proof as well as scratch resistant
After noticing that the screen protector on my V was literally covered with probably 100+ microscratches from being in my pocket all the time, I went ahead and took it off. The screen looks much better now, but gets much greasier than before. No big deal, it's just like my old phone. What I really don't like, however, is that I lost my Sony logo, as it was printed on the screen protector and not the handset itself.
wow, that is a real suprise, I wonder where Xperia and Sony are printed on the T, any comments from those who took it off?
icstm said:
wow, that is a real suprise, I wonder where Xperia and Sony are printed on the T, any comments from those who took it off?
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¿Haven't you seen the video on the first post?. Your question is answered there, look around 6:25.
Arcano said:
¿Haven't you seen the video on the first post?. Your question is answered there, look around 6:25.
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Makes you laugh doesn't it...!
icstm said:
But do we beleive that?
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You may be right, the post at Sony Mobile were a Sony guy states it is Gorilla Glass, has been deleted.
Emailed Corning but they can't disclose info because of a privacy clause.
gsmarena state it as shatterproof and scratch resistant glass ( http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_t-4899.php )
i dont like the screen protector but as i have only had the phone for like 6 hours in going to keep it on for now
Well Sony make a distinction between the two.
"Shatter-proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass"
I did not like the sheet, so I stuck a proctector on top that that feels much better.
This is my second Nexus 4 RMA ,. because the first one got troublesome issues. I'm really getting frustrated about the Nexus 4 screen ,. it scratches pretty easily .
I accidentally put it in my pocket with the camera lens cover and guess what it got scratched! WTF! I thought they're made of gorilla glass?
I had an HTC Incredible 2 before...but the screen never get scratched even with key's on it. Maybe Google or LG needs under investigated for product quality and standard. gawd.
Or may be you need to buy a case or screen protectors.
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Define scratch like youre super ocd and put the phone up against light to see the mini scratches? All phone scratch you cant see the scratch marks until you put it against a light. If you cant see the scratch without putting it next to a light then its fine chill..
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Careless
hatyrei said:
This is my second Nexus 4 RMA ,. because the first one got troublesome issues. I'm really getting frustrated about the Nexus 4 screen ,. it scratches pretty easily .
I accidentally put it in my pocket with the camera lens cover and guess what it got scratched! WTF! I thought they're made of gorilla glass?
I had an HTC Incredible 2 before...but the screen never get scratched even with key's on it. Maybe Google or LG needs under investigated for product quality and standard. gawd.
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Its all your fault for being careless, accident is being careless. I've owned several smartphones and none gotten a scratch because first thing you do is have screen protector installed by professional or you. Second, have a dedicated pocket for your phone and nothing else go to that pocket except your phone. Third, body armor like a tpu gel case or hybrid case, I prefer hybrid for max protection. Fourth and last, be responsible and never blame a product because of your stupidity.
By the way, Gorilla Glass will get scratched. It is not 100% scratch proof.
hatyrei said:
I accidentally put it in my pocket with the camera lens cover and guess what it got scratched! WTF! I thought they're made of gorilla glass?
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Hold on there a second. Are we talking about the same camera lens covers? Like DSLR lens covers? You know, plastic round thingies? Those can never scratch a glass, never mind the Gorilla Glass. I mean "technically" if you find a spot of the lens cover that is sharp (I have Nikons and they don't have sharp edges for instance, cause that'd be stupid, you cover the lens of a 1000$ barrel. No sane person would made them SHARP) and push it really hard towards normal glass, I guess you can make micro scratches. But you do that to Gorilla Glass, no way. Plastic is way softer than Gorilla. What you are saying doesn't make sense. Either you had the scratches prior to the instance or you had other stuff in your pocket, like sand.
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Hold on there a second. Are we talking about the same camera lens covers? Like DSLR lens covers? You know, plastic round thingies? Those can never scratch a glass, never mind the Gorilla Glass. I mean "technically" if you find a spot of the lens cover that is sharp (I have Nikons and they don't have sharp edges for instance, cause that'd be stupid, you cover the lens of a 1000$ barrel. No sane person would made them SHARP) and push it really hard towards normal glass, I guess you can make micro scratches. But you do that to Gorilla Glass, no way. Plastic is way softer than Gorilla. What you are saying doesn't make sense. Either you had the scratches prior to the instance or you had other stuff in your pocket, like sand.
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+1, Sand is the most likely cause
The phone's not invincible now is it? Don't expect it to be and it will scratch/break if you let it.
Removed my screen protector two weeks ago, no scratches yet. Just be careful for any sand and dust.
Why?
FatalityBoyZahy said:
Removed my screen protector two weeks ago, no scratches yet. Just be careful for any sand and dust.
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Why did you remove the screen protector?
Former Marine here and I may say that it was the best experience of my life and gave me better discipline. What will me your MOS after boot camp? And a tip for you, its all mind games and hope you can handle the mental stress they will give you. I went in a scrawny teen but made it because my dad was tougher compared to the drill instructors, this helped me a lot. Physical part is do you best and always give more than what you think you can. And listen and understand the commands, this will help you not to be singled out, Drill instructors tend to look for **** birds.
Good luck, have fun, and be prepared to an adventure of a lifetime.
I know you were asking him, but I removed the one off my phone because a grain of sand somehow got underneath the film and continuously slid around in a little circle. Miraculously didn't scratch.
Also, as a military child that has suffered through 3 deployments, thank you for your service on this fine Memorial Day!
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Hold on there a second. Are we talking about the same camera lens covers? Like DSLR lens covers? You know, plastic round thingies? Those can never scratch a glass, never mind the Gorilla Glass. I mean "technically" if you find a spot of the lens cover that is sharp (I have Nikons and they don't have sharp edges for instance, cause that'd be stupid, you cover the lens of a 1000$ barrel. No sane person would made them SHARP) and push it really hard towards normal glass, I guess you can make micro scratches. But you do that to Gorilla Glass, no way. Plastic is way softer than Gorilla. What you are saying doesn't make sense. Either you had the scratches prior to the instance or you had other stuff in your pocket, like sand.
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Duh ,... obviously ! ,. lol. Those can never scratch a glass? Think again. I have the Nikon camera lens cover,.. I put in my pocket together with my phone and it did leave a scratch! I thought Gorrila glass are tough...or Maybe LG or Google is using other glass just to make this phone more affordable.! I don't make sense? It's either you'RE close minded or just full of your self! LOL,...What are you a fortune teller? telling me i have scratches prior to the situation? lol.
The screen got scratch pretty easily by the camera lens cover and btw it's not sharp. End of story. I hope they will investigate Google and LG about this. Awful build quality experience.
Underground_XI said:
Or may be you need to buy a case or screen protectors.
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I thought Gorilla glass are though as they advertised! How come a simple round edge camera lens cover scratched my N4 screen pretty easily. I bet they're using other glass just to make this phone at low price range. I feel awful. :/
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Define scratch like youre super ocd and put the phone up against light to see the mini scratches? All phone scratch you cant see the scratch marks until you put it against a light. If you cant see the scratch without putting it next to a light then its fine chill..
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I have a good eye sight! And the thin hairline scratch irritates me. I just feel awful,.. I was really careful cuz I used to love this phone,..but accidents happen ,...cuz i used to believed that the screen is though. So withouth second thought i put the camera lens cover. And then ... :{ . Does FCC reviews for quality control too?Cuz LG should be questioned. I mean the maker of this glass.
SevenZero said:
Its all your fault for being careless, accident is being careless. I've owned several smartphones and none gotten a scratch because first thing you do is have screen protector installed by professional or you. Second, have a dedicated pocket for your phone and nothing else go to that pocket except your phone. Third, body armor like a tpu gel case or hybrid case, I prefer hybrid for max protection. Fourth and last, be responsible and never blame a product because of your stupidity.
By the way, Gorilla Glass will get scratched. It is not 100% scratch proof.
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Then Why are they advertising it's scratch resistant? So does it mean ...all of their claims are false? They should be investigated. Yah it's my fault for trusting that N4 screen is tough.,.gawd,!
ismethajametovic said:
The phone's not invincible now is it? Don't expect it to be and it will scratch/break if you let it.
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I've learned it in the hard way. lol :/ I still feel awful thou.. I'm just gonna give it to my sis. I'm getting another phone hopefully this week.
hatyrei said:
Then Why are they advertising it's scratch resistant? So does it mean ...all of their claims are false? They should be investigated. Yah it's my fault for trusting that N4 screen is tough.,.gawd,!
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Scratch resistant not scratch immune.
Happens to all Gorilla Glasses.
But there are always careless users that manage to scratch it.
Gorilla Glass 3 is said to be more resistant.
The Glass is by Corning, not LG.
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I've been using this phone for 4 months now naked; without screen protectors or case and not a single scratch here. Front or back. Just avoid dust or sand. Putting it on a very dirty pocket may cause the scratch so better wash those before using it.
hatyrei said:
I've learned it in the hard way. lol :/ I still feel awful thou.. I'm just gonna give it to my sis. I'm getting another phone hopefully this week.
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Boehoe i scratched my phone and i demand a new one :crying:
Too ridicilous for words and no valid reason for a RMA imo, i hope they charge you for it.
SevenZero said:
Why did you remove the screen protector?
Former Marine here and I may say that it was the best experience of my life and gave me better discipline. What will me your MOS after boot camp? And a tip for you, its all mind games and hope you can handle the mental stress they will give you. I went in a scrawny teen but made it because my dad was tougher compared to the drill instructors, this helped me a lot. Physical part is do you best and always give more than what you think you can. And listen and understand the commands, this will help you not to be singled out, Drill instructors tend to look for **** birds.
Good luck, have fun, and be prepared to an adventure of a lifetime.
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I was gonna change it because mine was getting scratched up but I fell in love with the bare glass.
I signed a 13xx contract so I am hoping I get 1371 Combat Engineer. The physical part won't be a problem for me, I'm in pretty good shape for the most part. 18 pullups, 105 crunches, and I can probably do the 3 miles in 21min if I really push myself. I'm in my last year of JROTC and it has helped me out, even got me contract PFC. Drill shouldn't be a problem but no matter what, bootcamp is gonna suck. Haha. Thanky you and thank you for your service.
If you'revtalking about the front you obviously are insane and the back isn't gorilla so no surprise if that scratches
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