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Scratch resistant screen, not so much

I write this to let go of my anger and also to warn all the happy owners of a Nexus 4.
Yesterday the Gorilla Glass 2 screen of my Nexus suffered serious wounds beeing in my pocket .. only in my pocket.
One would expect that having that technology in the screen never scratch, which made me very angry, but hey, what can we expect from LG?.
I do not want anybody to go through this disappointment, so I recommend buying a screen protector for your Nexus 4.
I attached some pictures
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Try retaking the picture in better lighting without flash. I've had a screen protector on mine for a while and ended up taking it off,
maybe you had some sand/particles in your pocket rubbing the glass.

riojudo said:
I write this to let go of my anger and also to warn all the happy owners of a Nexus 4.
Yesterday the Gorilla Glass 2 screen of my Nexus suffered serious wounds beeing in my pocket .. only in my pocket.
One would expect that having that technology in the screen never scratch, which made me very angry, but hey, what can we expect from LG?.
I do not want anybody to go through this disappointment, so I recommend buying a screen protector for your Nexus 4.
I attached some pictures
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First off, follow the guy above's instructions and take proper pictures.
Secondly, you are an idiot to blame LG for Corning's Gorilla Glass 2 "failing". LG did not manufacture the glass. By your logic, you should blame Apple, Samsung, Motorola, Google, and Aliens for it too.
Third, if you didn't already know that Gorilla Glass is not entirely scratch proof and why screen protectors are necessary, it is your own fault. This has been documented, even on YouTube for those unable to read, and proven as to why it is not really scratch proof like it is advertised.

Do you put the phone in a pocket in jeans with metal studs? You know like the small copper studs that are on jeans. My right pocket has them to attach the pocket, but the left does not. Therefore I only use the left pocket.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda premium

Dudes, dudes. take it easy
The important thing for this post is to protect your Nexus.
I know it was my fault, but you know, being angry say many things. I had a Galaxy S i9000, and never had a scratch in a year and a half, expected to be the same with my Nexus.

Stop playing in sand.:laugh:

Physically it could not have happened unless you had metal studs as someone mentioned, or there was grit in your pockets. It's scratch resistant, not scratch proof. It's physics, nothing more, nothing less.

Has been discussed in most review threads, please post in one of those. Thanks
Beware - WEAK Gorilla Glass! Scratches out of nowhere
Nasty scratches, just on day two!
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Sony Xperia T have pre-Shatterproof screen protector (vid)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GzYnDnZDRg

Did you even watch the whole video? It's not a good thing.

Fuzalert2k said:
Did you even watch the whole video? It's not a good thing.
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I'd rather have it on.. until its gets badly scratched. I mean they put it there for a reason right?

I agree
thedisturbedone said:
I'd rather have it on.. until its gets badly scratched. I mean they put it there for a reason right?
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I totally agree with you at least I know if I wanted to resell my tl I won't have to worry about describing a scratched screen.

i toyed with the idea of removing mine, but after seeing how the glass is hard to clean after I might leave it on.. stupidly the only scratches mine has endured so far are where i have failed to get the charger in the hole and it has slipped onto the screen. there may have been alcohol involved.

cooper104 said:
i toyed with the idea of removing mine, but after seeing how the glass is hard to clean after I might leave it on.. stupidly the only scratches mine has endured so far are where i have failed to get the charger in the hole and it has slipped onto the screen. there may have been alcohol involved.
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totally agree with you

Won't the Xperia Z use Asahi Dragontrail glass?

cooper104 said:
i toyed with the idea of removing mine, but after seeing how the glass is hard to clean after I might leave it on.
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I feel the same here. Too bad the screen doesn't have that oleophobic coating.

1337rice said:
Won't the Xperia Z use Asahi Dragontrail glass?
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yes xperia Z use Dragontrail glass

I have the Xperia V, but I know that mine also has a screenprotector on it, but I cannot understand why anyone would remove it.
I have also added the Copter protection ontop.
It feels nice, allmost like glass. It also it sensitive like it would be without any protection.
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R: Sony Xperia T have pre-Shatterproof screen protector (vid)
I removed the screen protector because it generates too much friction with my thumb. I had to be literally oil-fingered to use it comfortably.
The bare screen is better, letting the oil film form and my thumbs slip better.
Furthermore, no more dust collecting between it and the screen edge.

Having previously had iPhones, and knowing a friend with the Galaxy S2, I didn't even expect the Xperia T to have a screen protector, so I'd ordered my own before I even had the phone.
It wasn't until snooping around XDA forums I found out, after I'd already put one on.
Point being, even if the "stock" protector can scratch, it turns out I have a second protector on top anyway. There is no issues of sensitivity.

I removed mine
I think the shatter-proof thing is tacky, and I am very careful with my phones. I'd rather feel the glass that I paid all that money for! I don't mind breathing on my phone and rubbing it on my shirt every so often.
Take it off, it's nice!

Fullbody: Xtremeguard or SlickWraps?

Which brands recommend me? Thx
¹ Only for protection purpose
² Transparent

Raduan said:
Which brands recommend me? Thx
¹ Only for protection purpose
² Transparent
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I got a xtremeguard one. For the price I can't complain about the transparency and also add a lot of grip to the back if you are going to run case-less.
I can upload pictures if you want!
also currently the got a coupon code for 90% off too! 90off1

if you can post pictures, I would appreciate!
Thx

Raduan said:
if you can post pictures, I would appreciate!
Thx
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http://imgur.com/a/JHLwF (original size images)

I haven't tried Xtremeguard but I installed slickwraps on my gf's phone and it's a really good quality. it's a dry install and you have to have a LOT of patience with it. I have a skinomi on mine under my case and I'd have to say the SW is on par with quality, maybe even better of a cut fit and it doesn't have the orange peel feeling like the skinomi does. It has full coverage and they provide both top and bottom front plate cover and a whole front cover whichever you prefer. It has top and bottom coverings as well. Her phone is prone to riding in my gf's purse and so far only a couple of unnoticeable nicks, no tears. She did drop it once and the skin didn't scratch. Though I now make her put it in a case, the skin remains on for front and button coverage. The only issue I had with the whole front cover was the side bezel covers tend to stretch when you're applying it so you have to trim a bit to get them to lay flat. Also slickwraps has a 35% off coupon + free shipping today only (or so says their ad) the code is luvsw if you're interested.

I ended up buying Xtremeguard, because of the price difference. However the Xtremeguard does not protect the top or bottom =/
Thank you both!

I have bestskinever. Pretty good for the price. They do protect the side,top and bottom of the device.
Sent from my HTC ONE M8 HK

Steven How said:
I have bestskinever. Pretty good for the price. They do protect the side,top and bottom of the device.
Sent from my HTC ONE M8 HK
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Can you share some pictures?

Drowzz said:
Can you share some pictures?
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Sure. Here is some pic I taken with my tablet. Too bad I don't have any better camera. The top portion where the power button is located. That sp is not from bestskinever. Its from skinomi. I would suggest you to get skinomi if you were looking for more durability. As the film on the skinomi feels much thicker than the bestskinever. If budget is wat you are looking for. Bestskinever would be it.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA

Skin instead of case?

Hi, I've recently found out about skins - an interesting alternative for cases. To be honest, I couldn't find any good case for this phone. Now I'm using Nilikin Case - it's slim, looking pretty good, but has cracks in few places already. I guess it doesn't give me any protection anyway in case of hitting the floor. But naked phone is way to slippery (especially the glass on the back). So why not trying skin instead? I had hard time to find something, which has (potentially) good quality. I had to find international (on eBay), because there was almost nothing in my country to buy (only printed crap with very bad reviews).
So I found this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Carbon-S...sh=item419deb1600:g:ie8AAOSwYHxWFs20#shpCntId
So, should I give it a try?

I'd vote for: yes! Looks definitely interesting, please share some pictures if you do.

Ordered Brushed 3D: Black. We'll see how it performs.

Just got my skin today! I didn't expect it so early. Anyway it's not easy task to put this skin (and any other as well i guess). I left my metal bumper, because it love how it's looking. So only top and back skin are on. Gonna post some photos maybe tomorrow

Here are photos:
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Sorry for reflection, but I needed strong light to capture black texture of skin

makalele2 said:
Here are photos:
Sorry for reflection, but I needed strong light to capture black texture of skin
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Thanks for the pics! Do you like it? Is the material nice to touch?

Yeah I like it. Material is nice to touch and looks durable. But who knows how really tough it is, we'll see in few weeks. One downside is front skin covers notification led! Because of that it's very dim.

After a week of usage I have to say it got some scratches on back (several). Fortunately there aren't that much visible.

makalele2 said:
After a week of usage I have to say it got some scratches on back (several). Fortunately there aren't that much visible.
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Hi, any new experience after 2 months? Specially some fall damage, that is my big problem.
Thanks

cadac said:
Hi, any new experience after 2 months? Specially some fall damage, that is my big problem.
Thanks
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Well, a lot of scratches, but they aren't that visible on black texture. However I've taken off front skin, because when phone was heating up (while playing some games) sticky glue was going from it. Fall damage? Well - it doesn't give you any protection from falling on the ground and any other skin won't give you any. For me it's great cover for back glass, because glass has a lot of fingerprints and is very slippery.

i prefer the case than the skin. the skins don't give much protection already the both side of my phone got cracked

Slickwraps Skin Review

DISCLAIMER: I am in no way affiliated with Slickwraps, nor was I reimbursed for my purchase. This is a fair, honest, and unbiased review.
Several weeks ago I started looking into the idea of buying a skin for my beloved N5X. I debated between Slickwraps or dbrand until this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3344854 made me decide to pull the trigger on Slickwraps. Their XDA promo skins (I ordered "XDA design 3") are priced nicely at $9.95, and including shipping I spent $12.85 - well below dbrand prices.
First impressions and unboxing: The package arrived 2 days after processing, in a thin cardboard sleeve. The skin itself feels somewhat like a thick vinyl. Product packaging was nice, with a microfiber cloth and several warnings of "STOP" with a notice to visit their website first for proper installation instructions. As there is not yet a video up for the 5X, I watched one for the N5, which should be the closest.
Installation: I decided on lining the skin up with the camera and LED/laser focus. There are also pieces that go on the camera ring and fingerprint sensor, which require some finesse to align properly with the overall pattern. I initially misaligned the back half a mm or so, but the adhesive was forgiving and I quickly corrected it. The corners were a bit strange at first, but once I started to smooth the edges out they worked themselves out. The skin is cut perfectly for the profile of this phone. Honestly this was easier than installing a tempered glass screen protector. There is even a tiny notch that goes around the headphone jack.
Reactions: overall I am very pleased with the skin. I put my Nillkin Nature TPU case over it, which helps the corners stay in place very nicely. Even though the TPU is smoke gray, the skin is clearly visible. My only complaint is that the fingerprint sensor does not work with its piece covering it, so I have removed it for the time being. I would have given it a 8.5/10, if only for the fingerprint sensor, but the quality, precision, and obvious concern for satisfaction bump it up to a 9/10 for me.
Apologies for no pictures, I did not have another device handy at the time and was too excited about putting it on :good:

Does the fingerprint sensor work over the sticker?

karaflix said:
Does the fingerprint sensor work over the sticker?
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Have you even tried to read the post or you just bumped it from March?

kite86 said:
Have you even tried to read the post or you just bumped it from March?
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Can we get a tl:dr quick edit on the second posters comment??? LOL

karaflix said:
Does the fingerprint sensor work over the sticker?
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Self-quote:
My only complaint is that the fingerprint sensor does not work with its piece covering it, so I have removed it for the time being.
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I'll take this time though to say that the skin is still going strong. Perfect under my TPU case :good:
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I leave some photos from my phone
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