Anyone else have faint small scratches on the Nexus 5.. The glass panel is from corning which should be 20-30% stronger than the previous gorilla glass 2. However what i'm seeing here is backwards... my galaxy s3 is pretty old now and actually dropped it face down a couple times maybe 2 feet? nexus 5 has not experienced a drop at all.
Heres the shocker
My s3 which has been used for almost 2 years has no scratches at all..
my nexus 5 however has 2 faint scratches on the right side, now im a very clean guy and i take care of my phones and i clear out my pockets everytime i put my phone in.
Gorilla glass has a hardness scale of 8-9 anything above it will scratch it doesn't matter how pointy or sharp it is.
However in my case the glass had some imperfections where the scale wasn't 8-9.
so this thread is about if you have faint scratches and if you have another device with Gorilla glass 3 and or 2 please compare them it would be interesting to see results. :good:
If your device is perfect please step outside in the sunlight and angle your phone in different ways you will find some..
Gorilla glass is scratch resistant not scratch proof...and something pointy or a sharp knife wont put a scratch on the screen but even minute particle of sand i.e. silica will scratch the screen as silica is the hardest thing on earth and even gorilla glass can't resist it!!
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SamBG said:
Gorilla glass is scratch resistant not scratch proof...and something pointy or a sharp knife wont put a scratch on the screen but even minute particle of sand i.e. silica will scratch the screen as silica is the hardest thing on earth and even gorilla glass can't resist it!!
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Yes i know that but what im saying is my older galaxy s3 has no scratches and my n5 does i dont know what scratched it but it did
Ur s3 was lucky enough that it survived a face drop without a single scratch whereas n5 isn't
Dats the only reason y i use a screen protector!!
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My s3 was much scratchier. They're resistant to an extent and mainly to bigger things. Its grains / dust that does the most damage.
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Yeah I have a lot a small scratches. A lot more than my Htc one, but still tolerable.
Although we have gorilla glass 3, I'd still advise others to use a traditional screen protector or a tempered glass protector if you prefer the natural feel of glass.
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All glass can scratch. There's probably many millions of people who have scratches on their GG2 and GG3 now, most not knowing the exact event which caused it.
Everyone knows that screen protectors prevent scratches on the glass. Everyone knows cases help prevent drop damages. If you don't use one, and get damage, you only have yourself to blame. If you don't use one, and get no damage, that's fortunate, but it doesn't mean that you'll be fortunate the next time.
The N5 has some of the most micro-scratch prone glass of any phone I've ever owned. My Moto X comes with me to work on construction sites, gets tossed in my tool bag with all my sharp tools, and just generally gets beat up, and there are maybe one or two micro-scratches on it, and you have to look hard to find them. My N5 on the other hand, which I've had for a much shorter amount of time, gets babied and never sees any type of hazard, is just covered in them. I have been taking ridiculously good care of it, but it seems like a new micro-scratch pops up daily. I don't really care because you can only see them when the screen is off, but it's still pretty ridiculous.
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my n5 is scratch free. no screen protection, no case, nothing. it gets tossed around, dropped, but always gets put into a pocket when carrying around. id say its handled whatever abuse ive thrown at it fairly well.
After a month I got a scratch on my phone, and I treat it like a baby :crying: , the nexus 4 lasted about 5 months without a scratch in comparison , I got a SGp nano tr glass to protect it , almost 40 euros ouch!
If I had a nickel for every time someone said their naked phone had no scratches on it, I would be rich. Some people are more sensitive to it and others just don't look hard enough or care enough if it's not immediately visible!
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Elisha said:
If I had a nickel for every time someone said their naked phone had no scratches on it, I would be rich. Some people are more sensitive to it and others just don't look hard enough or care enough if it's not immediately visible!
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im looking at it very hard at the moment, not a single scratch or nick. then again, im the type of person that washes the phone every day before leaving the home, and every evening before leaving work(the back and camera lens cover i wash as well). the slightest scratch would stick out and would be obvious to me. my nexus 4 also doesnt have any scratches on the front glass, but has many micro scratches on the back glass.
Wow guys. Its just a phone. Scratches may happen. Glass is glass. I wouldn't lose sleep over it.
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Wow guys. Its just a phone. Scratches may happen. Glass is glass. I wouldn't lose sleep over it.
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Every phone that come out people always seem to complain. It never fails.
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Wow guys. Its just a phone. Scratches may happen. Glass is glass. I wouldn't lose sleep over it.
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I guess... so when is this nexus 6 coming out?
Hopefully by then corning has moved out of glass and into Sapphire and or other materials
seeing my scratched Nexus 5 camera which has a case
or my naked iphone 5c camera which has a sapphire lens cover and its perfect so far.
If people have even the slightest concerns about scratches or micro scratches they should get a screen protector and out it on day one so they don't ever have to worry about this kind of stuff.
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im looking at it very hard at the moment, not a single scratch or nick. then again, im the type of person that washes the phone every day before leaving the home, and every evening before leaving work(the back and camera lens cover i wash as well). the slightest scratch would stick out and would be obvious to me. my nexus 4 also doesnt have any scratches on the front glass, but has many micro scratches on the back glass.
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Ha! I thought I was the only one who cleans their phone daily. I buy alcohol wipes specifically for wiping my phone and tablets down. I do it at the end of the day, every day. Keeps my toys looking brand new
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Ha! I thought I was the only one who cleans their phone daily. I buy alcohol wipes specifically for wiping my phone and tablets down. I do it at the end of the day, every day. Keeps my toys looking brand new
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i also use alcohol wipes to clean the phone, lol. only alcohol wipes. and only a bounty paper towel, as other paper towels leave residue. and yea, my old nexus 4 still looks brand new, except for the micro scratches on the back glass. ive always cleaned all my devices this way
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Everyone knows that screen protectors prevent scratches on the glass. Everyone knows cases help prevent drop damages. If you don't use one, and get damage, you only have yourself to blame. If you don't use one, and get no damage, that's fortunate, but it doesn't mean that you'll be fortunate the next time.
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Ok am really! careful with my screen! but some how i have some little hair line Scratches! on my screen.. is there any way i can remove them safe? cheers
Should've put a screen protector immediately when you got it.
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you may find adding a protector now will hide the scratches if they are small enough
They may be superficial. Did you try some good rubbing with a lint free cloth. I had no sp for the longest with no scratches
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Ok am really! careful with my screen! but some how i have some little hair line Scratches! on my screen.. is there any way i can remove them safe? cheers
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sadly NO, If it makes you feel any better my Note always has a case on and just once i removed it for 5 minutes, I manage to drop the phone on a concrete now my screen is scratched thank good the glass didn't break.
I have a scratch on my Galaxy Note also :/ I've only just had it for a week. I only noticed the scratch when I was about to put the screen protector on. I think it happened due to me showing my sister my phone, and she gave my phone to my TWO year old niece to draw on :/ I'm so upset and angry about it. I've dropped my HTC Desire HD many times and not a single scratch.
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I have a tiny little scratch on my note as well. Its no big deal because it can't be seen unless you direct it to the light at a certain angle but it still bugs me.
It seems like the scratch was made with the s pen as it has the pattern of something I had drawn when I was trying out the s pen.
I'll be getting a screen film soon to avoid any further scratches.
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I got a 1mm deep scratch on my screen to
again always had a cover on it and when i took the cover off ... guess what .. it fell on its face and got the scratch.
Now i have the flip cover on it and wouldn't risk taking it off again.
As they mention : Gorilla grass is scratch resistant only.
Look up 'Displex' - it's the best scratch remover there is, and it's cheap too.
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This isn't for the faint of heart....
I built scale plastic model airplanes for 30+ years until the bifocals & carpel tunnel made it impossible to hold an airbrush.
The clear plastic "glass" parts, if not packaged in a bag, can get scratched, screwing up a good looking model.
For starters, try some mild toothpaste. DO NOT rub very hard. It's glass, but you don't want to really screw it up...just in case. After toothpaste, try buffing it with a sheep skin cloth (chamois). Now this one will sound silly, but it works on plastic, clear future floor wax. I used it from time to time to fill the spider cracks where they didn't get the mold clean when they injected the plastic.
I haven't had to fix a gorilla glass/hardened glass screen, but I've used these tricks on my old windows phones & pda's after too many uses of the stylus.
I don't use a protector on either my streak, for over a year, or my note for the last 3 months. I don't understand how they are getting scratched.
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This isn't for the faint of heart....
I built scale plastic model airplanes for 30+ years until the bifocals & carpel tunnel made it impossible to hold an airbrush.
The clear plastic "glass" parts, if not packaged in a bag, can get scratched, screwing up a good looking model.
For starters, try some mild toothpaste. DO NOT rub very hard. It's glass, but you don't want to really screw it up...just in case. After toothpaste, try buffing it with a sheep skin cloth (chamois). Now this one will sound silly, but it works on plastic, clear future floor wax. I used it from time to time to fill the spider cracks where they didn't get the mold clean when they injected the plastic.
I haven't had to fix a gorilla glass/hardened glass screen, but I've used these tricks on my old windows phones & pda's after too many uses of the stylus.
I don't use a protector on either my streak, for over a year, or my note for the last 3 months. I don't understand how they are getting scratched.
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Clear floor polish works on harder clear plastic. Never tried on glass. WOrth trying for $10 from local supermarket. And then put a cover on it
I'm lucky so far - only scratches have been on the screen protectors. But then I need to replace them - used up two so far, and good quality 6H ones too! Better than a scratched glass though - sorry to hear about that!
I've had my Nexus 4 for less than a week and there are a bunch of little scratches on the screen and one small crack near the bottom. I've had a bunch of touchscreen phones in the past and I've never gotten s single scratch on the screen so wtf is going on? Oh and is there anyway to fix them or at least make em less noticeable?
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A screen guard, such as XO skins will cover them up.
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Had mine over a week now and it is completely scratch free. Prob famous last words. I don't think there is anything wrong with the glass. Deco goons pick up a screen protector soon though. And I don't fancy dropping this thing.
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What screen protectors are you guys using?
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Get some silicon covers
Using a case defeats the whole purpose of the nexus looking black n sexy.
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Using a case defeats the whole purpose of the nexus looking black n sexy.
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wurd ^^^
In my opinion (which seems to differ greatly from many others on this board) I want to show off the beautiful glass back. What is the point of keeping it scratch free and uncracked if you are just going to keep it hidden in a case for nobody to see, anyway? This phone cost $350, I highly doubt there is going to be a huge resale value for it when it comes time for me to replace it with the Nexus 5 (or whatever they call it). I will use screen protectors for the front and back and call it a day. I figure I will buy a nice black TPU case after I break the back (if I ever break it, that is) to hide the cracks, but until then, leave it naked for the world to see.
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I've had a bunch of touchscreen phones in the past and I've never gotten s single scratch on the screen so wtf is going on?
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What's going is that you damaged your phone. You just don't remember how or when.
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Had mine over a week now and it is completely scratch free. Prob famous last words.
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Ha same, had it a week and no scratches yet *touch wood*. I have invested in a leather pouch and screen protector, I advise everyone to do the same.
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Using a case defeats the whole purpose of the nexus looking black n sexy.
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Not using a case or a bumper will break the black n sexy device
Mine is pristine 2 weeks in and she's been completely naked the whole time.
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Not using a case or a bumper will break the black n sexy device
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no, breaking the device will break the device.
OP, pictures or it didn't happen.
No scratch. No case. No screen protector.
OP, pay more attention to it.
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Just get xoskins front and back. Very good product high quality sometimes I don't even know it's there.. I do have the bumper as well tho
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After being accustomed to having my plastic Nexus S naked the whole time (and it taking a few big falls without a mark) I was so uneasy handing the N4 at first - it felt so fragile and hard to hold. Fortunately I received the bumper the next day, and this has made a world of difference. I no longer feel on edge every time I pick it up - I still think my naked Nexus S is more durable, but at least the bumper let's you still enjoy the N4's superior build.
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@OP,
You're holding it wrong.
Like someone else said, I suggest a screen protector with a silicon backing. They are the best.
Silicon backed protectors leave no residue and the silicon will fill in scratches and make them invisible while the protector is on. Protectors that stick using static cling will not cover scratches, and other protectors that require water to apply are more trouble than they are worth, in my opinion.
I recommend these, when it comes back in stock that is:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AEU4OEE/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00
I have used their protectors on many different phones and I am always extremely pleased with the results. Unlike most non-body armor screen protectors, these come with protectors for both the front and back.
I'm not a case person. I tend to take care of my phones. I'd recommend front and back protectors, the Nexus 4 bumper, just cause it adds a little more protection and grip, without taking away from the looks of the phone, and just be as careful as you possibly can. I don't care what phone you are talking about. If you drop it right (or wrong rather) it will break.
Good luck.
Yes screen protector is a no brainer, glass can scratch even gorilla glass, not too bothered though although I have a case on order for it as my phone gets slung in a pack with a big bunch of keys and other stuff, it would look like a pile of pants in no time if I had no case.
Front and back glass looks like sex but is a little vulnerable
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.
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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?
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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.
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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,!
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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.
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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,!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Is the screen made of butter? It's been in one pocket, and sat face up on a pillow over night. Just found a scratch.. You guys know what this feels like. Thought making a week until the bumper arrived would be a cake walk.
FishFan319 said:
Is the screen made of butter? It's been in one pocket, and sat face up on a pillow over night. Just found a scratch.. You guys know what this feels like. Thought making a week until the bumper arrived would be a cake walk.
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Waiting for screen protector, my Nex5 still wears the original screen procector with the "Nexus 5" logo... :crying:
i feel the pain, in about a week i have small scratches ( a few of them), they're not noticable unless you take your time viewing it at a certain angle and what not.
it's small, but it urks me (gonna get over it)
Although i have no plans to apply a screen protector and will just be gettng a case.
Hurizen said:
Waiting for screen protector, my Nex5 still wears the original screen procector with the "Nexus 5" logo... :crying:
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Ha, your not the only one. waiting on my case/protector before removing the oem one.
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Ha, your not the only one. waiting on my case/protector before removing the oem one.
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Ditto
i know how it feels like FishFan319...
Hurizen, same here. lol still waiting for spigen.
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Ha, your not the only one
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Thank god :cyclops:
one pocket + one grain of sand = at least 1 scratch on any phone, not just the nexus 5.
At least you didnt drop it the first day like some people that shattered their screens.
Not sure how you guys are getting scratches so easily. Mines in and out of my pocket all day. I've dropped it (Spigen slim armor case) and have had absolutely no issues. Maybe 2' drop, but still.
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one pocket + one grain of sand = at least 1 scratch on any phone, not just the nexus 5.
At least you didnt drop it the first day like some people that shattered their screens.
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This is it really, sand/grit are the only things that will routinely scratch the gorilla glass used in these phones.
It's bad luck, but when it was in your pocket it must have had a rub against some. Could have happened to any phone you put in there.
darn, I wanted to leave my phone naked
Only used mine 5-10 minutes before putting screen protector on.
About 150+ hours here so far. Outside and in, in my car, on my dresser, on my desk, on my coffee table, on my work desk, in my work desk drawer, in and out of pocket. Cat even knocked it off my coffee table a couple times.
No scratches. 100% Naked.
Do you have a cat?
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I feel your pain man. I've had my phone and week and I got a nice 1 inch scratch in the top corner. I've been babying it waiting for the LG quickcover (i like the front cover cases) but of course now im thinking f*ck it i'll just go naked.
I wish google would just shut up and take my money.
I'm out and about all day long and my hands get dirty. I know the smallest particle of sand swiped across my screen will scratch it. That's why I ordered a TPU case and a screen protector before my Nexus 5 even arrived.
I have a desk jockey friend who likes his phones naked... Until he put really small scratches on his Note.
Sorry broseph, I know the feels. This is why I make sure to have a screen protector on hand before taking the phone out of the box. A lot of people will tell you "it's fine to run without a screen protector, Gorilla Glass 3 is very scratch resistant". These people don't realize that there are things out there with a hardness greater than Gorilla Glass. Sand for example. All it takes is one well placed grain of sand with the right hardness level to ruin your day.
There isn't much with a hardness factor greater than Gorilla Glass 3 (crystal sapphire) but sand and a few other things do have the exact same rating of hardness (7) which can still cause scratching.
Man I must just be lucky. In the year I used my N4 without a screen protector I didn't get a single scratch on the screen.
I'm expecting exactly the same from my N5.
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Sadly on any phone, even with gorilla glass 3, scratches can occur. All it takes is one small fine diamond-like hardness particle in your pocket to come in contact with your screen. Remember, even pure glass is scratch resistant, but a diamond will tear it right up.
Hello Guys, i have had my one plus 3 now for a while and i decided lately to remove the screen protector and i have to say screen fills much more smoother , cooler to the feel and not mention much vivid for sure. i think gorilla glass dose good protection towards scratches prevention , for sure some very small scratches may occur which are hardly noticeable, so tell me guys do you use any protection on your screen?
Have some kind of sock for tough days. Apart from that... Gorilla glass screen and the watch everything through as USD 15 protector? Get a great telly and then glue some plastic onto the screen?
reco1 said:
Hello Guys, i have had my one plus 3 now for a while and i decided lately to remove the screen protector and i have to say screen fills much more smoother , cooler to the feel and not mention much vivid for sure. i think gorilla glass dose good protection towards scratches prevention , for sure some very small scratches may occur which are hardly noticeable, so tell me guys do you use any protection on your screen?
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I havent remove the film and dying to. I lost hope on tempered glass, theres still not one TG that works well. The official OP3 is the best but still cut a few mm from the side of the screen.
Now with that been said, i went naked with my nexus 6p and with the in and out of my packed one day (2 weeks after purchase) i notice a 2 inch scratch in the middle of the screen. Even thougn is gorilla glass.
Now i had the note 3 note 5 and galaxy s7 for months running naked and u my see small hairline scratches in the sun but nothing to go crazy about.
My believe is that even though gorilla glass is though, ill be concern more on what kind of coating it uses. Cause coating scratches looks like regular scratches. Thats what i believe my nexus 6P had.
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I havent remove the film and dying to. I lost hope on tempered glass, theres still not one TG that works well. The official OP3 is the best but still cut a few mm from the side of the screen.
Now with that been said, i went naked with my nexus 6p and with the in and out of my packed one day (2 weeks after purchase) i notice a 2 inch scratch in the middle of the screen. Even thougn is gorilla glass.
Now i had the note 3 note 5 and galaxy s7 for months running naked and u my see small hairline scratches in the sun but nothing to go crazy about.
My believe is that even though gorilla glass is though, ill be concern more on what kind of coating it uses. Cause coating scratches looks like regular scratches. Thats what i believe my nexus 6P had.
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i have never applied any type of protection to my screen before, my pervious phones where all samsung, the last phone was galaxy s5 and i noticed a very thin scratch during strong sunlight but it was not a big deal i never notice it again once i forgot about it, i feel like adding screen protector ruins the experience,but some people likes having it
My NEXUS 5 running naked since 2013, it has few scratches on screen , but u will appreciate only when u r deliberately searching for them, so in short its good if you use it naked.
Always used all my phones naked (no screen protectors, no cases) and I don't regret it. I simply take care of my devices.
- OP3: 5 months old now, looks just like at day 1.
- ASUS Padfone 2: used it for 3 years, has only 1 tiny scratch on Gorilla Glass 2 (and quite a bit scratched plastic back)
- Galaxy S: used it for 2 years, gave it to my mom who's still using it (over 5.5y old now). Has 2 tiny scratches on screen (GG1) and completely scratched back [emoji14]
So I'd say Gorilla Glass really doesn't need any additional protection. Except if you have sand (or other hard minerals) in your pockets.
Case on the other hand is optional. I don't like them personally, but won't deny their usefulness. Aluminum is pretty soft and will scratch way more easily than screen.
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Explorer23 said:
Always used all my phones naked (no screen protectors, no cases) and I don't regret it. I simply take care of my devices.
- OP3: 5 months old now, looks just like at day 1.
- ASUS Padfone 2: used it for 3 years, has only 1 tiny scratch on Gorilla Glass 2 (and quite a bit scratched plastic back)
- Galaxy S: used it for 2 years, gave it to my mom who's still using it (over 5.5y old now). Has 2 tiny scratches on screen (GG1) and completely scratched back [emoji14]
So I'd say Gorilla Glass really doesn't need any additional protection. Except if you have sand (or other hard minerals) in your pockets.
Case on the other hand is optional. I don't like them personally, but won't deny their usefulness. Aluminum is pretty soft and will scratch way more easily than screen.
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Heck i just removed mine now. Only payed $200 for the phone. But even then this film protector is annoying not been full screen
I always like to use my phones naked, without anything, cause it feels the best. But then there is sand. It did my Note 3's screen, and since then no way I am letting any phone's display, Gorilla or Hulk glass, don't matter which to run naked. Just get any quality protective screen like Nillkin or something, and you are good to go. I am a pretty much careful user by the way. Obviously would recommend a tempered glass one but its meaningless on a 2.5D screen anyway.
Im not using any protection
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I have my phone since it was launched, I've removed the factory screen protector right after I've unboxed it, and it has been naked since then. No scratches whatsoever.
I removed the one protector which came with OP3 and I saw scratches after a month usage itself. They were in the shape and pattern which made me realize that my thumb's nail made them. I am no wolverine so obviously its something which gorilla glass is lacking. The scratches weren't too obvious when the screen was on, but were visible when it was off. Ended up putting the OP tempered glass coz I didn't want to spoil it further. No issues with smoothness however the edges are few mm short
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Spends tons on crappy nilkin and ozly glass with the same no screen glue bs.(the sharp edged hurts my ear when calling too) And a few other generic non-full cover glass.(is it so goddamn hard to make?) Got feed up and torn it off one day. Been using without glass and case for a month now, no scratches on both screen and metal. Dropped a couple of times on ceramic and carpet, no damage. Went to the beach and got sand on it, still no damage. Wash it under tap after beach, still no water damage. Thought I fear one day it will all come back at me, so do not recommend you use it without protection.
Seriously, oneplus may design their phone however beautiful, but if any protection at all null the "curve screen glass technology" I'll rather they keep it on the board and make a more functional phone that need no protection like the htc.
nexnebula said:
Spends tons on crappy nilkin and ozly glass with the same no screen glue bs.(the sharp edged hurts my ear when calling too) And a few other generic non-full cover glass.(is it so goddamn hard to make?) Got feed up and torn it off one day. Been using without glass and case for a month now, no scratches on both screen and metal. Dropped a couple of times on ceramic and carpet, no damage. Went to the beach and got sand on it, still no damage. Wash it under tap after beach, still no water damage. Thought I fear one day it will all come back at me, so do not recommend you use it without protection.
Seriously, oneplus may design their phone however beautiful, but if any protection at all null the "curve screen glass technology" I'll rather they keep it on the board and make a more functional phone that need no protection like the htc.
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Wash it under water!!!??? WATER??? REALLY? I mean seriously? Did u really do that??
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Wash it under water!!!??? WATER??? REALLY? I mean seriously? Did u really do that??
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Yup. Saw some water resistance testing at youtube where he dip it in a container for 30 minutes, so why not just some wash under a tap. Of course I bear no responsibility if you break your phone, but I did it after I turn the phone off, then dry all the ports with tissue. I did not directly aim the water at the ports tho, just wash over it, cause my main concern was washing the sand off the screen.
edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlkisMlH5fY He didn't do it for 30 minutes, but its working fine.
update : after using the phone for about 2 weeks, without screen protector idecide to check the screen under strong falsh light, and i found severla micro scratches that are not visible easily , but nothing deal breaker there they are not visible in daily usage.
I am currently using my phone with mivi tempered glass and I am satisfied with it so far the tg feels so buttery buttery smooth.I had a rainbow affect in the beginning but I kept my phone under my pillow and slept on it and on the next day the rainbow affect was gone.
I removed my screen protector and what should I say... its a great feeling [emoji23] The phone looks much nicer and the screen is so smooth.
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I removed my screen protector and what should I say... its a great feeling [emoji23] The phone looks much nicer and the screen is so smooth.
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Exactly same here
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Exactly same here
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its a great feeling i must say, but it comes at the cost of micro scratches, but any way they are not visible that easy only under strong direct lighting.
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its a great feeling i must say, but it comes at the cost of micro scratches, but any way they are not visible that easy only under strong direct lighting.
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Yeap i use original oneplus tempered glass but it wasnt fit to the edge like it cutted and its ugly AF so i decided to use this phone with any protection
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