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screen scratch....

So, I got a replacement Nexus because my previous one was having 3g issues. I always kept a screen protector on it, and my screen looks great.
However, with my new one- the glass feels really nice. And I am wondering for those of you who have not put a screen protector on your Nexus- how is it working out for you? Any damage, scratches?
Thanks

None here after 4 months use.

No need to worry if you're careful man. Nothing beats they glass screen for feel.
Sent from my Nexus One

My phone has spent 6 months in my pocket without any protection and still looks like mint condition. I wouldn't worry too much about it unless you are particularly careless with it.

check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpGAW6L5x8U

princeasi said:
check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpGAW6L5x8U
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That's fake and is using a body suit.

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!

Invisible Shield by Zagg

FYI, Anyone that is considering purchasing the Invisible Shield for their Nexus 7, I just received mine in the mail today and when applied it would not allow the touch screen to operate. I was unable to unlock to access anything, once I peeled away the Invisible Shield everything was fine. Tried to reapply a second time with the same results, just wanted to give all a heads up.

Yet another reason to go xoskins
Sent from my Nexus 7

Had the same problem after I installed my Skinomi screen protector tonight, but after 2 hours everything is fonctionning again.

You have to wait with all screen protectors that are applied with application fluid....

I learned early on that the extra money you pay for Zagg to install the invisibleshield for you is very worth it.
I had absolutely no problem with mine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1798515

I was going to get one but I decided against it after finding out stylii don't work with them.
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woshiweili said:
I learned early on that the extra money you pay for Zagg to install the invisibleshield for you is very worth it.
I had absolutely no problem with mine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1798515
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Except they look like crap and completely ruin the beauty of the nexus according to your pics.

sinbsd said:
Except they look like crap and completely ruin the beauty of the nexus according to your pics.
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The front looks perfectly fine. You can't even really tell there is something there. The back is subjective. I didn't like it at first but it has grown on me. But no one forces you to have the back anyway.
Nxxx said:
I was going to get one but I decided against it after finding out stylii don't work with them.
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What are you talking about? I don't use styli/styluses but I just tried one it works fine.

matth3wlong said:
FYI, Anyone that is considering purchasing the Invisible Shield for their Nexus 7, I just received mine in the mail today and when applied it would not allow the touch screen to operate. I was unable to unlock to access anything, once I peeled away the Invisible Shield everything was fine. Tried to reapply a second time with the same results, just wanted to give all a heads up.
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You did not wait for it to dry. You just wasted a perfectly good skin.

digriz said:
You did not wait for it to dry. You just wasted a perfectly good skin.
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This is why I never install it myself and just pay the guy at the mall to do it. I've never had a problem.

Bought one and had to remove it. It completely distracted from the quality of the screen.
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I just put my Zagg on my N7 as well and the screen is no longer responsive. It takes many attempts to get something to even work.
I removed it and all the functionality returned.
I dont know if letting it dry will do anything but i will try. If it doesnt work im ripping this sucker off and returning it to zagg.
I have never had an issue with a zagg product... This is my first time...

Basicallyevolve said:
I just put my Zagg on my N7 as well and the screen is no longer responsive. It takes many attempts to get something to even work.
I removed it and all the functionality returned.
I dont know if letting it dry will do anything but i will try. If it doesnt work im ripping this sucker off and returning it to zagg.
I have never had an issue with a zagg product... This is my first time...
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I don't have a single problem with my invisibleshield on my Nexus 7, including the one you mentioned above.
So one of the following must be true:
You have a defective Nexus 7 with under-sensitive touchscreen.
Your InvisibleShield is defective (somehow)
Your installed your InvisibleShield wrong.
I received a Nexus 7 with "extra-sensitive" touchscreen (if something like this exists!)

Does anyone's protector seem a hair too big? A bit of it is going over the bezel. Will this thing shrink?
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I'm not getting one since the stylus doesn't work with it.
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Basicallyevolve said:
I just put my Zagg on my N7 as well and the screen is no longer responsive. It takes many attempts to get something to even work.
I removed it and all the functionality returned.
I dont know if letting it dry will do anything but i will try. If it doesnt work im ripping this sucker off and returning it to zagg.
I have never had an issue with a zagg product... This is my first time...
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youre meant to let it dry...
capacitive screens work by reading the changes in the electrostatic field directly above the screen as you slide your fingers across it. using applicator fluid and the screen protector will restrict the range of the electrostatic field to underneath the screen protector until the screen protector dries. plus, you're putting water on an electronic device... generally not recommended to turn it on until the water's completely gone. it shouldve mentioned this in the installation instructions...

Anyone ever notice the glass looks like it's permeable on these touch devices? Lots of little holes.
But yes, water cuts the conductivity and will do so until completely dry, at least that is the result on this device.
Same results with most wet install screen protectors, it's not any particular brand being the problem... If you read the xoskins, skinomi and xtremeguard threads, people have the same exact "complaint"..
Let it dry man!
YMMV

Basicallyevolve said:
I just put my Zagg on my N7 as well and the screen is no longer responsive. It takes many attempts to get something to even work.
I removed it and all the functionality returned.
I dont know if letting it dry will do anything but i will try. If it doesnt work im ripping this sucker off and returning it to zagg.
I have never had an issue with a zagg product... This is my first time...
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You have to wait! Letting it dry is the key. Do you think a major company like Zagg would put out a product that ruins devices like that?
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Can I use a hairdryer to make it dry faster?

Hyrax said:
Can I use a hairdryer to make it dry faster?
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Risk over heating an LCD, I wouldn't.
Besides trying to expedite drying time may cause trapped air bubbles that will take twice as long if ever to stick and will leave a ripple on the protector. YMMV

Creaky back cover

anyone else having these symptoms? mine started out of nowhere, like 2 weeks into owning it lol go figure. it's on the right hand side near the volume and power buttons. if I'm holding with my right hand and I push down to tap on the screen, it creaks really bad. like, really bad and loud lol awful. wtf samsung? I never had these quality issues on the s3 or s4. stupid samsung.
video:
Galaxy Tab S Creaky Back Cover Issue: http://youtu.be/34LPt5wxhZY
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jayochs said:
anyone else having these symptoms? mine started out of nowhere, like 2 weeks into owning it lol go figure. it's on the right hand side near the volume and power buttons. if I'm holding with my right hand and I push down to tap on the screen, it creaks really bad. like, really bad and loud lol awful. wtf samsung? I never had these quality issues on the s3 or s4. stupid samsung.
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Do you have the back warping as well? Hard to imagine what could be happening that would be so loud. No idea.

nope. back is perfectly level. it's just this one spot that's creaking. my old nexus 7 original did this as well, but that can be expected from a 200 dollar tablet... but not a "premium" tablet. oh well. annoying. it didn't do anything until like today, so it just wore out over time I guess? crappy but whatever. this is always an issue with samsung products i know, but it's the first time I've experienced it with a Samsung.
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I have a creak when i touch beside ir blaster,is annoying considering its a 500 euro device,i think this is comon with a plastic body device

My Samsung galaxy s5 and note 2 are quite creaky so I expect my tab s to start creaking at some point.
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remydegreat said:
I have a creak when i touch beside ir blaster,is annoying considering its a 500 euro device,i think this is comon with a plastic body device
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that's exactly where my creak is too lol woo, creak club.
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Would using the book cover improve this?

mitchellvii said:
Would using the book cover improve this?
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It would indeed, but lots of people like to go naked with their devices. Personally I prefer my tablets in a case/cover and my phones naked. At the end of the day we shouldn't have to use cases or covers to disguise creaking.
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simacca said:
It would indeed, but lots of people like to go naked with their devices. Personally I prefer my tablets in a case/cover and my phones naked. At the end of the day we shouldn't have to use cases or covers to disguise creaking.
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True. I actually prefer the book cover. Naked this tab is so light and smooth I feel like I'm always going to drop it. The cover gives it just enough grip and heft.

mitchellvii said:
True. I actually prefer the book cover. Naked this tab is so light and smooth I feel like I'm always going to drop it. The cover gives it just enough grip and heft.
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I actually prefer this tab naked as I like the way it feels and handles. The main reason I got the book cover was for protection.
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jayochs said:
that's exactly where my creak is too lol woo, creak club.
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Yea,my creak is very suttle,but i notice it,not good for the ocd lol,i get mine when i touch the gold rim,not worth returning,too much hassle

simacca said:
I actually prefer this tab naked as I like the way it feels and handles. The main reason I got the book cover was for protection.
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Same here simacca. It's not a bulky otterbox but it offers some protection to put my paranoia at ease. The book cover much like the titanium Tab is so elegant.

rey_1178 said:
Same here simacca. It's not a bulky otterbox but it offers some protection to put my paranoia at ease. The book cover much like the titanium Tab is so elegant.
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Although I got my cover on sale for half price I would have gladly paid full fair. It's that nice.

Any1 else any build quality issues ?

I'm pretty sure it's the gold trim that creaks, not the back cover. oh well. I ordered a ten dollar magnetic sleep wake book case, like the one I had on my nexus 7. we'll see how that works.
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jayochs said:
I'm pretty sure it's the gold trim that creaks, not the back cover. oh well. I ordered a ten dollar magnetic sleep wake book case, like the one I had on my nexus 7. we'll see how that works.
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That's the problem with cheap trim. Looks good at first but then you always end up regretting it.

I checked my S 8.4 LTE for creaks, but I have the book cover on and don't ever want to go through the horror of putting it on again. So the only accessible area on the back is about half towards the side where the IR Blaster is, which is where you are having creaks on anyway.
I do not hear any creak on mine, pressed that whole exposed area, especially around the IR Blaster, the trim all around.
I wonder how big is the intel LTE modem is, cause I'm thinking, what if this is where the modem is located on the LTE model. So, for WiFi model, the modem would be missing and leaving an empty gap under the hood, and pressing against this area would flex the back plate resulting creaking.
Just making wild theories

ShadowFlare said:
I checked my S 8.4 LTE for creaks, but I have the book cover on and don't ever want to go through the horror of putting it on again. So the only accessible area on the back is about half towards the side where the IR Blaster is, which is where you are having creaks on anyway.
I do not hear any creak on mine, pressed that whole exposed area, especially around the IR Blaster, the trim all around.
I wonder how big is the intel LTE modem is, cause I'm thinking, what if this is where the modem is located on the LTE model. So, for WiFi model, the modem would be missing and leaving an empty gap under the hood, and pressing against this area would flex the back plate resulting creaking.
Just making wild theories
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Once you've put on and taken off the book cover a few times it becomes much easier. Just needs some breaking in.

mitchellvii said:
Once you've put on and taken off the book cover a few times it becomes much easier. Just needs some breaking in.
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Haha yeah, just that I don't want to accidentally damage the screen while breaking it in. I'm over protective (or paranoid) when it comes to my electronic devices

ShadowFlare said:
Haha yeah, just that I don't want to accidentally damage the screen while breaking it in. I'm over protective (or paranoid) when it comes to my electronic devices
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Lol, yes there is something disconcerting about the whole crunch snap thing

Cracked my nexus from a 3 inch fall

Was changing oil on my atv, when my nexus slid out of my pocket face down... Pick it up, hairline crack across bottom 1/4 of the screen. I had a spigen thin fit case on, and the phone fell about 3 inches... Guess I have some good luck :good: I have AT&T insurance (bought phone from them) but are there any other options? The phone was rooted with all bloat removed, I assume that has to go back on if I go the insurance route, correct?

granjef3 said:
Was changing oil on my atv, when my nexus slid out of my pocket face down... Pick it up, hairline crack across bottom 1/4 of the screen. I had a spigen thin fit case on, and the phone fell about 3 inches... Guess I have some good luck :good: I have AT&T insurance (bought phone from them) but are there any other options? The phone was rooted with all bloat removed, I assume that has to go back on if I go the insurance route, correct?
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That would be wise...
Sorry to see your situation. When u get your replacement, I strongly recommend tempered glass...

itsmikeramsay said:
That would be wise...
Sorry to see your situation. When u get your replacement, I strongly recommend tempered glass...
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What's a good Tempered Glass that won't downgrade my screen?

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What's a good Tempered Glass that won't downgrade my screen?
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Check the tempered glass thread in the accessories forum. From there you can read user feedback and experience.
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Check the tempered glass thread in the accessories forum. From there you can read user feedback and experience.
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Thank's

There's a button for thanks
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Use an etherkiller and RMA it

Oh wow, thats crazy...... 3 damn inches smh!!!!
Pics..??!!!?!?

I know the feeling, mine slide down the side of my car seat and came back up with a crack in the left corner. Seems like the screen of this phone is super weak, probably due to its massive size.

Gungrave223 said:
I know the feeling, mine slide down the side of my car seat and came back up with a crack in the left corner. Seems like the screen of this phone is super weak, probably due to its massive size.
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I'm sure that a cracked screen on any phone has more to do with the height and/or angle of impact and/or what it falls on more than the strength of the screen itself. It's probably just really bad luck more than anything else.

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I'm sure that a cracked screen on any phone has more to do with the height and/or angle of impact and/or what it falls on more than the strength of the screen itself. It's probably just really bad luck more than anything else.
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it feel between the seat of my car while driving, so pretty sure that it's just a shoddy screen in this case, also if you watch the drop test of this phone...yea its the shortest drop test for a phone in a long time http://youtu.be/QqYuJeRBL1g

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That would be wise...
Sorry to see your situation. When u get your replacement, I strongly recommend tempered glass...
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I highly doubt a thin glass screen protector would protect from a crack that was the result of the impact flexing the huge screen.

update:
replaced my phone through motorola, put in the replacement request on the 2nd around 6pm. The phone is going to ship on the 5th, so they must have a small stock of phones saved for replacements. (My device was a midnight blue 32gb)