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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.
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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.
It makes me want to cry... I went straight to the Zagg store and had it done up front and back, I was waiting 24 hours to put the bumper on to allow the screen protector to dry. What are the chances? :crying:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yu72rf9dvzdw6qg/20130607_215846.jpg
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Let this be a lesson to anyone else thinking of going zagg.
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funky_snowman said:
Let this be a lesson to anyone else thinking of going zagg.
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I still think zagg makes a nice compliment to a bumper, but i wouldnt go bumperless again, i will just wait patiently for the zagg to dry next time before using the phone
A screen protector is not meant to keep the screen from cracking...
Don't blame Zagg
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If it makes you feel any better, I dropped my black naked phone 3 feet last night on my patio while drunk and there's not a scratch on it.
Sorry about your luck. I nearly cried when I realized I dropped it. And again when I found out it was pristine! (tiny scuff in the bezel but I won't cry about it)
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myturbo1 said:
A screen protector is not meant to keep the screen from cracking...
Don't blame Zagg
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It was a joke
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Damn that sucks! I've been keeping my phone with no case or screen protector and doing well so far.
jlear3 said:
If it makes you feel any better, I dropped my black naked phone 3 feet last night on my patio while drunk and there's not a scratch on it.
Sorry about your luck. I nearly cried when I realized I dropped it. And again when I found out it was pristine! (tiny scuff in the bezel but I won't cry about it)
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LOL! I don't think that's going to make him feel any better that your phone survived and his didn't! =)
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Frankly speaking, you guys can't handle it. I am using my Nexus 4 since the ever first shipment with NO CASE, SCREEN PROTECTOR or anything. I am a pretty normal user and the phone has never fallen from my hand. I wonder whether you guys are just too reckless in the first place.
I had a case on mine first few months I had it but found it bothersome and annoying. It is now going no screen protector or case (as it has been for 5 months) and it is still pristine! Not even micro scratches that you have to hold the phone under the sun to see.
But that would definitely be very... Emotion wrecking.
Should have went with a dry apply protector from SGP.
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I baby my black nexus 4, got an oem bumper on it but nothing else. Use to use screen protectors but they just peel, bubble or smudge to much. I am thinking about trying it naked, but sods law will probably come in to play and I will be without a phone then.
I have had my GS3 without a case OR screen protector for 9 months without a single incident. I decide im going to take better care of this phone and then this happens. currently using gs3 again until i receive the repair kit. this is costing me $140 to fix. On the other hand its still cheaper than i paid for my gs3.
I see there are a couple different videos on youtube for replacing the screen. Has anyone had any experience with replacing screens? if so, which tutorial/video did you find most helpful?
edit: the phone being black on the front is a blessing in disguise when you go to order replacement parts the week the phone launches lol
Ouch, I feel for you, pictures like this make me realise I should buy a case :/
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I cracked my naked N4 I received just before christmas after about 4 months exactly like the OP and I nearly cried. Fortunately got a replacement through my insurance and got a poetic bumper for it. No more risks as I dont think I can handle that trauma again!
ak700 said:
Frankly speaking, you guys can't handle it. I am using my Nexus 4 since the ever first shipment with NO CASE, SCREEN PROTECTOR or anything. I am a pretty normal user and the phone has never fallen from my hand. I wonder whether you guys are just too reckless in the first place.
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Be careful my friend. In my experience you now have the attention of all the bad spirits out there.
I don't hope so, but I wouldn't wonder if your phone falls down and cracks in the next few days. Waiting for the update....
I never bother with wet application skins exactly because I don't want to wait for 24 hours to use my phone while the dry ones can provide the same, if not better, protection.
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The only reason i go with Zagg is the warranty. As soon as my replacement parts arrive next week im going to fix my phone and then ill peel the zagg off the shattered glass and have them reapply a new one. Its within 14 days so technically they shouldnt even charge me the installation fee again lol.
Do your self a favor homez!!! Ballistic case and Dbrand skin your glass you'll be glad u did I had my N4 for 2 weeks b4 I even switched to a micro sim just waiting for a case and skin and even then I'm still very careful to not have change in my pocket or drive with it in my lap or nothing No chances with this Black Beauty!
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I hate ZAGG now, I went through 20 of those between the 3 different phones I have had... They have rainbow scratches to easy lol
Just got xtremeguard and it is working awesome but the back piece came off when I took off my case.
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Hello to everyone,
owning the N5 for over a month now with moderate use over the day, I see first signs of wear.
On the top left corner (frontfacing) I've already polished the rubberised paint away and it gets glossy.
Have to say that this is the part of the phone that hits the inside of the pocket first when I put it in my trousers.
But for me it's a little bit of a disappointment, especially because the N4 showed this first after 8 months!
How is your N5 holding up so far?
Cheers,
Flaxx
EDIT: Forgot to mention: Black N5
Mines fine. But then it is white so the sides are already glossy....
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Mines fine too (black version), but mine spends most of it's time on my desk or in my hands :laugh:
Is is worth an RMA? Surely it shouldnt wear down so quickly??
ricey1986 said:
Mines fine too (black version), but mine spends most of it's time on my desk or in my hands :laugh:
Is is worth an RMA? Surely it shouldnt wear down so quickly??
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Thought about RMAing it, but the rest of the phone is flawless: no problem with random noise in call or videorecording, vibrator motor, display (first RMA) and the little noise of the power button not bothering me at all.
The possibility of getting a bad phone is "too damn high" I guess. :laugh:
My N5 wears down slightly on the upper back edges. Just the outer edges are becoming blank. But I consider it as normal because regardless of the material edges are always very prone to wear of. I don't have a problem with that as long as it stays that subtle.
BTW. I am using a day one device.
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mine has one scratch on the back, otherwise still in mint condition
Nathanation said:
Mines fine. But then it is white so the sides are already glossy....
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Normal wear and tear that causes paint to wear off does not warrant an RMA.
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G1ForFun said:
Normal wear and tear that causes paint to wear off does not warrant an RMA.
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Sure it does.Everyone should RMA at that point. I mean why wouldn't you want to pay an extra $50 or more on the next Nexus. /sarcasm
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Normal wear and tear that causes paint to wear off does not warrant an RMA.
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Why are telling me? White = glossy sides. No wear problem.
Black = matte effect sides (and poor choice in colour ?) wears off. Anything with that kind of finish will wear, I don't think they would give you a replacement for it.
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Flaxx1988 said:
owning the N5 for over a month now with moderate use over the day, I see first signs of wear.
On the top left corner (frontfacing) I've already polished the rubberised paint away and it gets glossy.
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I have a weared out spot on left top corner of the screen. Looks like oleophobic coating on this phone's screen is even less durable than on GN and N4. Disappointed. White 16GB.
Well the build quality is lower than HTC, what do you expect?
Now i get why the price is lower with high specs..!
Smart Google and LG..!
It's basically plastic wrapped around a screen and small underpowered battery
no case
Expect wear.
No wear on dropped and tossed with car keys and small change Black N5... with QuickCover !
It's exactly the phone I was wishing for, "relative" build quality, toughness and all. The N5 won't ever age as well as my old N1 -- nor feel as substantial when handheld, but I'm still thrilled with the unmatched value of the N5, the fit with my needs, and still will be even if it craps out early. And I'll be longing for the next+ Nexus by then, anyway...
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It's basically plastic wrapped around a screen and small underpowered battery
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This small underpowered battery gets amazing battery life. 5 to 5.5 hours screen on time I'm happy. Great design too :thumbup:. I love how this phone feels in hand and it feels to me the build is worth much more than the price tag. I have a black n5 BTW but I have a white back on at the moment.
Also to reply to what this threads about I have a day one device that I received the Monday after launch and its still mint. I use a bumper maybe 50% of the time and I use skinomi screen protectors.
>^.^< Sent From Meow nexus5
ru-dmitry said:
I have a weared out spot on left top corner of the screen. Looks like oleophobic coating on this phone's screen is even less durable than on GN and N4. Disappointed. White 16GB.
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That is strange. It's rated at 20,000 wipes with rough cloth by Corning and surely you haven't come near that or used harsh chemicals on it.
Hi ppl,
So after one month using the white N5 as my daily driver, these are some of the wear n tears on my white N5. I'm using Korean Edge Bumber on and off as basic protection...
1. 2 ultrafine scratches on the Gorilla
Glass 3
2. Fine scratches on the glossy side
edges
3. Scratches on the LED Flash plastic
(bummer for the quality of the plastic
)
All in all still quite satisfied with build provided you don't drop the N5, the screen will crack even when impact onto wooden floors...
Lets share n post your N5 condition after one month on...
Cheers people
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kensim781 said:
All in all still quite satisfied with build provided you don't drop the N5, the screen will crack even when impact onto wooden floors...
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get a proper case and it shouldn't
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY9Svj9fYVg
Enddo said:
get a proper case and it shouldn't
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY9Svj9fYVg
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Yup agreed...
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kensim781 said:
Yup agreed...
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sucks to hear about the scratches. do you have a lot of sand getting in your pocket?
metal chips to be exact, my job nature due with some machining and metal work hehe...
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After a month of use, the screen is still perfect. However, the back cover has already some dents which I can't explain. I had a feeling that this back wasn't so sensitive as other phones.
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I swear gorilla glas 2 is far better than 3
I baby my phone and use a screen protector on the front so it won't catch an STD. Always use protection folks
With all seriousness my phone is in mint condition. I'm very careful on how I put it down and pick it up. My right pocket is exclusively reserved for my phone and only my phone.
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I got my N5 for almost 3 months, like all my phones always naked no protection, checked every corner and not a single scratch. If you keep clean hands, watch where you put your phone on, there is unlikely anything to happen.
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3 months of having mine too and its perfect. The only defect is dust around the edges of the glass.
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lol... do you put your N5 in a condom hehehehe
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Dropped dozens of times with Diz case...only I know, looks perfect.
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Dropped dozens of times with Diz case...only I know, looks perfect.
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Exactly this.
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I also have 2 really faint scratches. Only can see it in extremely bright sunlight.
I had my s3 with gorilla glass2 I has no scratches at all with no screen protector.
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I've had mine for about two months, naked. A couple very fine scratches on the screen (nothing noticeable unless you're really looking). The case would have been perfect if I didn't drop it onto a paving stone sidewalk (waist height). So there's a small blemish on the top corner by the headphone jack. Otherwise, she's clean.
One small crack in the upper left corner, and one larger crack at the lower left corner. Phone has been in a ringke fusion and I honestly don't know how the cracks happened, phone was fine last time I looked at it and the next I pull it out of my pocket and had the two cracks (thought they were hairs caught in the case as first.) Never cracked or scratched the screens of any of my previous phones (Evo, Nexus S, GNex). Fortunately the cracks don't cross the screen so I'll deal with it till the price on replacement screens come down, just a shame since I had been thinking of selling it to get the Moto X.
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One small crack in the upper left corner, and one larger crack at the lower left corner. Phone has been in a ringke fusion and I honestly don't know how the cracks happened, phone was fine last time I looked at it and the next I pull it out of my pocket and had the two cracks (thought they were hairs caught in the case as first.) Never cracked or scratched the screens of any of my previous phones (Evo, Nexus S, GNex). Fortunately the cracks don't cross the screen so I'll deal with it till the price on replacement screens come down, just a shame since I had been thinking of selling it to get the Moto X.
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Yeah seems like gorilla glass 3 is less durable...
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Seeing quite a much finger and other hand impressions on the 3T display, which i have not expected on the flagship device. Oneplus3T/3 does not come with Oleophobic coating? if doesn't can we free of prints applying the oneplus curved or noncurved screen guards? Anyone feel the same?
And out of the box received a phone with some unknown screen guard. I doubt the prints are because of this? Anyone removed this and experienced the phone without the guard? If so hows the default display, attracting prints or not?
Um... you do realize that the phone comes with a plastic screen protector pre-installed right? That preapplied one doesn't have oleophobic coating on it. Remove it and you should be good.
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Um... you do realize that the phone comes with a plastic screen protector pre-installed right? That preapplied one doesn't have oleophobic coating on it. Remove it and you should be good.
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I removed mine after a day and I'm pretty sure the 3T comes with a really bad oleophobic coating. Compared to my other phones the 3T gets alot dirtier, alot faster than my other devices.
Anyone feeling the same way?
How picky can you be? wash your hands if you really care about smudges so much
By using mind control to navigate your phone, thus never having to touch it with your oily fingers ?
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Isus <3 said:
How picky can you be? wash your hands if you really care about smudges so much
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I wash my hand more than enough. That's not the issue. I just think it's sad the coating on this phone seems much worse than on other, but I really like the phone, so it's not like I'm gonna change it out.
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By using mind control to navigate your phone, thus never having to touch it with your oily fingers ?
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SYRE123 said:
I wash my hand more than enough. That's not the issue. I just think it's sad the coating on this phone seems much worse than on other, but I really like the phone, so it's not like I'm gonna change it out.
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Its not worse than on other phones, i had 6 phones already and on all of them the smudge amount was the same
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Its not worse than on other phones, i had 6 phones already and on all of them the smudge amount was the same
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And I have 5 other phones and 3 tablets, and all of them handled smudges and fingerprints better. That's why I'm asking.
And you can clearly see (on my phone) that up by the top, around the speaker, there are pretty much no fingerprints or smudges. And that's the only part where the screen protector that came with the phone didn't cover the screen.
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And I have 5 other phones and 3 tablets, and all of them handled smudges and fingerprints better. That's why I'm asking.
And you can clearly see (on my phone) that up by the top, around the speaker, there are pretty much no fingerprints or smudges. And that's the only part where the screen protector that came with the phone didn't cover the screen.
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Well you could try buying oleophobic coating on eBay and wipe it over the screen. It's cheap
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Well you could try buying oleophobic coating on eBay and wipe it over the screen. It's cheap
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The ones I've found is about $20. I might try one out. I actually used Sonax Liquid Hardwax that's used for cars on my tablet once. It did work pretty well so I think I'm gonna try that
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The ones I've found is about $20. I might try one out. I actually used Sonax Liquid Hardwax that's used for cars on my tablet once. It did work pretty well so I think I'm gonna try that
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I might do it as well, hate fingerprints on my screen
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I might do it as well, hate fingerprints on my screen
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I did it a couple of hours ago and I can really tell a difference. I tried it yesterday on my old Nexus 5 and had some trouble for the wax to stick on the surface of my Nexus 5. I was thinking it would be the same on my Oneplus, but interesting enough it stuck there really well. I guess that might just be because the lack of oleophobic coating on the Oneplus.. Either way it's better now, so you should try it if you have the chance