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I was just reading somewhere that the Tabs have Gorilla Glass. I purchased a Zagg full body skin, but recently purchased the T-Mo leather case for it. I did not do a good job on the Zagg installation, so I was wondering if with the leather case should the glass be ok without a protector?
I guess that depends on your usage of your tab. I was carrying mine in a messenger bag with other loose things inside and my unit still looks brand new. I hate the feel of screen protectors on any device i've tried, i much prefer the naked glass.
That said, i now have my tab in an orange and black Zenus folio case that i got for xmas. This thing is sweet and even though i didnt really worry about it before, i know it'll be fine in my bag.
TL;DR you'll be fine.
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Unfortunaty my tab flew off the window mount and landed glass first into the shifter, to my surprise not a mark on it, but i think its better to be safe than sorry, I'm gonna pick up a sagging next week, was it hard to put on?
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natious said:
Unfortunaty my tab flew off the window mount and landed glass first into the shifter, to my surprise not a mark on it, but i think its better to be safe than sorry, I'm gonna pick up a sagging next week, was it hard to put on?
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The gorillaa glass is supposed to protect it against scratches. I have a screen protector hoping it would also prvent the glass form breaking if ever it falls (read a few posts about people to whom it happened) but as far as scratches are concerned I wouldn't be too worried if I were you
the zagg screen protector was thick, and not to difficult to put on but it didn't feel right. i had also purchased a package from amazon with a rubber case and a stylus that included a screen protector and i put that one on instead. it is more of a harder plastic that was much easier and cleaner to put on.
Gorilla glass or not, trust me it will get scratched with everyday use no matter what you do.
6 weeks of pretty heavy use and nothing close to a scratch. My Droid 1 spent months without a protector before I got a Zagg for the feel and easier wiping / less finger streaks, and despite going into pockets with keys and change and being used all the time, nothing resembling a scratch on the glass. YMMV, but I've never known anyone personally that managed to scratch the GG screen on the Droid.
I just purchased a realook from amazon $16 with shipping I went with it because its the same sp I use on my vibrant its as close as naked glass as you can get with out risking your screen.
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Who does not use a screen protector on their nexus s? My invisishield just got really bad so I took it off. I think I will get a new one but who doesn't use one at all? You have any scratches?
I don't use one. Have had my NS for 13 days and no scratches yet!
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I don't use one. Have had my NS for 13 days and no scratches yet!
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do you have your device in a case?
I've had mine since it came out. I dont use screen protectors ever. I just use a nice gel case.
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Darrien13 said:
do you have your device in a case?
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Yeah I bought the TPU case but only used it for 1 day
What do you guys use to clean the screen?
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What do you guys use to clean the screen?
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My sleeve, lol
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I have front and the camera lens covered. I'm waiting for Otterbox..
Why would you use a screen protector? It would totally negate the amazing oliophobic coating that makes this device so special
JD
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Ive never had a screen protector on this phone, and ive had it since the day it came out. Not a single scratch on the screen.
Of course now that i say that im going to scratch it tonight.
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Had mine since release, not one scratch...on the screen.
I have a ghost armor screen protector and have been wanting to go no SP. Only thing stopping me are the painful pictures I've seen of the oleophobic coat wearing off.
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I've had my Nexus One for about a year. I have a couple scratches on my screen even with Gorilla Glass. The scratches are definitely from keys. I also have a few nicks on the body. I went a month with a pouch/case and screen protector but after about a month I realized how you totally lose the design of a phone with cases'. So I think when I get my Nexus S, Im gonna use a pouch and just rock my phone fully NAKED, who cares if you scratch the screen or the body, Its just a phone. In about a year when your going to sell it, its already dated and worth little to nothing, How much is a 6/10 condition Nexus One Vs a 9/10 Nexus One?
im looking for a pouch too. i love the way the stock phone feels on my hand.
i'm not using any screen protectors for about a month, and no scratch till now
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Why would you use a screen protector? It would totally negate the amazing oliophobic coating that makes this device so special
JD
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Because there are small spots on my screen where the coating is gone (or seems that way anyways). There are others who have experienced this also in the big "oleophobic coating" topic. It can only be seen under light in a certain angle, but it's definitely there. The screen protector negates the effect so I don't see it anymore. Weird, but that's why I use a screen protector.
No screen protector. No scratches either
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I don't use a screen protector, had my phone since the week it was launched in the UK and I don't have any scratches on it.
I always think they look rubbish, no matter how neatly they are put on.
i dont even use one on my evo, unless your working in the trades I dont think most people will benefit from using a protector
No screen protector since day 1 in december, no scratches either despite some bad drops on concrete which have dented the plastic around the screen.
Glass is tough!
I think building up a castle around a phone is "iPhone user style"
So is anyone using their phone without a protector and do you have any scratches yet? I remember using the original galaxy S for an year without one and I sold it with basically perfect screen (maybe some micro scratches). So how about the G2, do you thing it wiol scratch easily if kept in pockets?
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I couldn't find a protector which fits properly so I'm running naked. No scratches here in almost 6 months. But I'm rather careful with all my phones. Phone always goes in an empty pocket.
after my Gnex got scratches from my keys (and I tried my hardest not to keep them in the same pocket) I got one for my G2. The Zagg hd is good if you have a case since the parts not covered are covered by the case
No screen protector and have only 1 little scratch almost invisible when you forget about it.
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Been naked for 2 months and not a single scratch. Had my S2 for almost 3 years and only got 1 scratch.
So I guess it's a matter of luck then. I'll think about it.
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So I guess it's a matter of luck then. I'll think about it.
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This is my first phone that I decided to go "naked" with. I am really careful and keep it in my pocket with no keys, change, etc. Unfortunately I did get one 1" scratch on the screen, so this "puppy" will scratch.
I removed the protector as it wasn't applied properly. I'm going to put a protector again, but it really feels much smoother without one. The funny thing is my Canon digital cameras both have 3" glass screens and no protectors and yet no scratches.
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Carried a note 2 without screen protector in an OtterBox for a year, 1 small scratch in top right corner.
(had something else in pocket with phone - this is a no no.)
Carrying G2 for 2 months no case or screen protection, but I do recommend a case without screen protector.
the choice is yours, its a piece of expensive candy.
and so is flashing twrp, roms and so on.
I used to use zagg but didnt like the feel of it so I having been running my phone naked for the past few months. So far I only have noticed tiny hairthin scratches which arent a big deal for me.
I am considering getting a tempered glass screen protector since it will obviously feel like glass.
i never use it , my nexus one and samsung s3 still dont have any scratch until now..and i hope my g2 screen do same thing for me.
the scratch usually will happen on oleophobic layer of the screen..and not actually sratch your gorilla glass
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no protector. no scratches. i keep my phone in my pocket with nothing else in the pocket tho
Have micro scratch but thinking on getting a iloome flex glass
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No screen protector and have only 1 little scratch almost invisible when you forget about it.
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I got exactly the same situation. One scratch but almost 1,5cm long. It seems i need to forget about it still haven't found out when and where it happened. I think GGlass was better on my Samsung S2. I used it for almost 2yrs without any screen protector and no single scratch.
I haven't used one for three months now. No scratches. I treat my phone better than my ol lady though.
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My old Galaxy S and Optimus 2x never got any scratches being Gorilla Glass 1, but Ive heard many with Gorilla Glass 2 and 3 are getting scratches more easily, so since reading scratch stories One X, GS3 and other forums Ive started using a screen protector.
I have a few unnoticeable scratches.
I reapplied my screen protector no bubbles this time, seems like gg2 is not as durable. My galaxy S was indestructible. My sg3 was POS with gg2, so probably the same here. Thinking of some screen protector that feels like glass. Any suggestions?
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I'm not
Never use one. Hate the feel and the bubbles that inevitably form.
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Never use one. Hate the feel and the bubbles that inevitably form.
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Agree. Thats why im going to try a tempered glass screen protector. Hopefully it will be better
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I bought my Nexus in march I thought i would love it. I tried it for two weeks and I hated it. I hated the build quality the way android works, it changed a lot since my eve days. So i gave it to my brother and took back my Z10. Eventually i got it back. like 4 weeks ago. And i gave back the Z10 then my friend wanted to buy a SGS5 so I told him to try out the nexus for two weeks see how he likes android now. He had the SGS2 and went iPhone. He returned it two weeks ago and cumulatively I've only ever had my nexus for four weeks. Ive started liking it.
I never bought it a case nor a screen protector. I thought i was going to sell it. Heck i couldn't return it because of some bulshevic that T-Mobile did.
My Nexus has been naked since March. It has been through three people and this is what it looks like.
One thing that Ive really disliked since i bought the device was how squeaky it is. Especially when slight pressure is applied to the camera corner. It bothers me to OCD levels
http://youtu.be/MlG2AHIhbnM heres an example
What does yours look like?
Is it just me or does your phone look really dirty? I'm not trying to knock you or anything. Anyways if I'm at work I have a case on my phone and screen protector. But if I'm just at home or out and doing whatever u take the case off. I'm considering taking the screen protector off though. Not sure I like it
Also what is that sticker on the back of your phone I don't have that on mine
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Is it just me or does your phone look really dirty? I'm not trying to knock you or anything. Anyways if I'm at work I have a case on my phone and screen protector. But if I'm just at home or out and doing whatever u take the case off. I'm considering taking the screen protector off though. Not sure I like it
Also what is that sticker on the back of your phone I don't have that on mine
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It's the IMEI number it peels of really easy
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Is it just me or does your phone look really dirty? I'm not trying to knock you or anything. Anyways if I'm at work I have a case on my phone and screen protector. But if I'm just at home or out and doing whatever u take the case off. I'm considering taking the screen protector off though. Not sure I like it
Also what is that sticker on the back of your phone I don't have that on mine
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Its dirty. I live in a desert and at night every surface outside is coated with a thin layer of dust which is why I put my Z10 case underneath the nexus to try and prevent anymore dirt.
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It's the IMEI number it peels of really easy
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Never bother to peel it off. Im rather fond of it.
Oh OK that explains it lol. I took the screen protector off of mine and wow am I glad I did screen is gorgeous or it was a really bad screen protector lol
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I have a black bumper on mine. I was naked for about a week or two. It's still clean and everything
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Its dirty. I live in a desert and at night every surface outside is coated with a thin layer of dust which is why I put my Z10 case underneath the nexus to try and prevent anymore dirt.
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Pretty much the same that happens here in NYC with surfaces and dust after hours..
My OCD ripped that IMEI sticker off right away. That + clear back case = OCD off the charts for me. Lol.
Your phone held up surprisingly well though, with the back (camera area) looking slightly rough. Still, damn impressive for three different people.
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I've bought a case and a glass screen protector from spigen a couple weeks after I purchased the n5. I seldom use the case and only got around to putting the screen protector on a month ago. The case usually just gets in the way, as I use a otg flash drive and it won't fit with the case. I prefer the size of the n5 without the case as well.
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My OCD ripped that IMEI sticker off right away. That + clear back case = OCD off the charts for me. Lol.
Your phone held up surprisingly well though, with the back (camera area) looking slightly rough. Still, damn impressive for three different people.
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yeah that bottom part of the camera ring's anodization wore off within a week. I was not happy
Are you, your brother, and your friend alligators by any chance?
Mine was naked until I dropped it face down on concrete and screen did not crack so I keep the case on at all times
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Ebay has this Sandstone Case for the nexus 5. (There's a thread about it somewhere) It's very slim and most likely will not protect it if you drop it but it is very very thin and mimimalistic if you still have a case for your phone.
I currently have a black and white version of those cases. And running a matte screen protector. I might end up changing the matte to a regular protector. I'm too afraid to run it with no screen protector due to the ability to scratch it. I had a HTC One S before and saw a tiny scratch and it bothered me the whole time I had it.
I've had mine since December and not a single scratch on it. I did however use the phone with a case half the time with a glass screen protector, the plastic ones just feel cheap and grippy on the fingers. Looking at the condition of the N5 next to my iPhone 5 and S4 makes me appreciate it even more.
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It's got gorilla glass 3. No screen protector. Had a tempered glass protector on it. Just didn't like the feel. Had a bumper case on it too. But I just like it better naked. I's a commercial electrician and haven't got a scratch yet. I'm sure that isn't gonna last forever. But when I do I may put the case back on
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Are you, your brother, and your friend alligators by any chance?
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What you mean?
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Ebay has this Sandstone Case for the nexus 5. (There's a thread about it somewhere) It's very slim and most likely will not protect it if you drop it but it is very very thin and mimimalistic if you still have a case for your phone.
I currently have a black and white version of those cases. And running a matte screen protector. I might end up changing the matte to a regular protector. I'm too afraid to run it with no screen protector due to the ability to scratch it. I had a HTC One S before and saw a tiny scratch and it bothered me the whole time I had it.
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What's the point of a case if it's not going to protect your phone
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I have this Cruzerlite case and it's really good. I dropped my Nexus several times (), but nothing happened!
Also I'm using a screen protector. :good:
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Lol because you guys scratched up that phone so badly in such a short time.
There's already a thread for this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2521927
Please search before posting redundant topics.
@El Daddy
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Anyone else not using anything on the screen? Seems to be a shame to cover it...
I haven't used a screen protector on my last 3 devices. V20, Pixel, S8+.. Granted I only have my phones for 1 year max and haven't had any screen issues related to scratching etc.. Just don't see the need for one ..They look like crap in a month or two IMO and just get in the way.
Always put a skinomi screen protector.
If i scratch the sides the sides or back im ok.
But if the screen scratches im stuck looking at that forever. With a protector i can pull it off and get a new one.
So i always put a screen proector on , but might not always use a case.
I have the Ringke slim without a screen protector. i did the same with note 7 and did everything to scratch it while in my pocket, couldn't do it.
I am not using a screen protector. I have not used one on my last 3 phones and have not had any issues with my screens. These screens nowadays are pretty scratch resistant. Unless you are very ruff on your phone. On these curved screens they don't look good. But I always use a case. The slimmest case I can find.
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I am not using a screen protector. I have not used one on my last 3 phones and have not had any issues with my screens. These screens nowadays are pretty scratch resistant. Unless you are very ruff on your phone. On these curved screens they don't look good. But I always use a case. The slimmest case I can find.
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I didn't use one on my Note 3, or this Note 5 and the screens have been just fine like you said, though I try to take care of my stuff so if someone is super abusive to their phone they might still benefit from a screen protector I guess. Compared to the last phone I used one on (Galaxy S3), there are a few tiny micro scratches visible at certain angles but overall not bad and those don't justify the inconvenience of having to deal with a protector in the first place, to me at least.
I always use tempered glass on my phones. One time, I dropped my Note 4 on concrete and it landed face down. The tempered glass was all cracked..but it saved the screen.
Considering all of the trouble to get a decent curved tempered glass screen protector for the Note 8 (most are either crap, cost too much or don't work with cases), I'm seriously considering just putting my Note 8 in the Spigen Slim Armor case and not bothering with a screen protector at all. I've never dropped my phone and always make sure that the pocket with my phone in only contains my phone, so my use case might warrant going without a screen protector.
I took the leap and decided to go with Nano protection this time. I hate using screen protectors for the very reason that it just never looks perfect. I put this on both sides of the phone and was able to use it 5 minutes after installing and it fully cured in 48 hours. My S8 plus was full of hairline scratches after the first few weeks. I'm hoping that I don't have the same result with this liquid protection. I'll give a full review in about a month.
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I took the leap and decided to go with Nano protection this time. I hate using screen protectors for the very reason that it just never looks perfect. I put this on both sides of the phone and was able to use it 5 minutes after installing and it fully cured in 48 hours. My S8 plus was full of hairline scratches after the first few weeks. I'm hoping that I don't have the same result with this liquid protection. I'll give a full review in about a month.
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I used that on my Nexus 6 because you could not find a glass protecter that fit right and it worked great. I ordered some for my Note 8. By the way the Nexus 6 was a great phone. I never got tired of using that phone. But I had to get the Note 7. But yes it does work. It is not going to protect like a glass one for drops. But it does protect from scratches.
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I used that on my Nexus 6 because you could not find a glass protecter that fit right and it worked great. I ordered some for my Note 8. By the way the Nexus 6 was a great phone. I never got tired of using that phone. But I had to get the Note 7. But yes it does work. It is not going to protect like a glass one for drops. But it does protect from scratches.
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That's good to know. It's my biggest pet peeve.
I can't bring myself to put a screen protector on it yet. I didn't have one on my Note 2 or 3, and they both survived. I'm sure I'll change my tune soon, though. The price tag wad too high to not protect it!
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I can't bring myself to put a screen protector on it yet. I didn't have one on my Note 2 or 3, and they both survived. I'm sure I'll change my tune soon, though. The price tag wad too high to not protect it!
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Get the Nano liquid screen protector.
No screen protector for me. Speck presidio grip case is amazing as usual.
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Get the Nano liquid screen protector.
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Wow, is that legit? It looks incredible! I could coat both sides and not even HAVE a case on this gorgeous phone.
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Wow, is that legit? It looks incredible! I could coat both sides and not even HAVE a case on this gorgeous phone.
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I put it on both sides. I do have a thin case on it. But I do not have a screen protector on. It is not going to protect as good as a screen protector. But for those small scratches it does work. I had it on my Nexus 6 and it worked good. They do have some cheap ones that I would not buy those. Here is the one I got
My worry is using S Pen with Note8. To be honest, I have not used any screen protectors with last few handsets, and I haven't had any issues, but this is my first Note device with S Pen and just wondered if anyone had an issue of dust particles getting caught under S Pen and scratching the screen.
But than again, I may be over thinking as chances of dust getting caught under finger is the same.
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The spen limits you to a glass protector. I have tried damn near every non glass out there and they just don't work with the spen at all. That said, like others have mentioned glass ones for curved screens are hard to find.
Sand...... That's it, the only thing I have found in normal everyday use that cause scratches on the screen. The finer the sand the worse it is. So I do my best to keep sand out and the s7e I use for a year has no scratches.
Will be going naked on the note 8 unless that Whitestone dome really is as good as everybody says.
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