So I think the S2 looks great without a screen protector and case, but I am wondering if it is safe to use it this way for a long time. Would gorilla glass be enough to protect the phone from drops on the screen? Also, is the phone built tough? Like would it break if dropped without a case a few times? I haven't ever dropped my phone since I bought it in the summer but it would still be nice to know this.
Really depends on where you drop it from and etc. Some people has dropped it a few times without a problem, but others seem to have actually had a broken glass from dropping it on concrete from around knee to hip height. (you can check out some from the screen replacement thread)
Gorilla glass on isnt scratch proof, so it can get scratched, which is the main reason why I use a screen protector.
Just be smart about it.
If you're the type of person that expects to drop his phone regularly, you need a case.
This isn't a phone designed to be rugged and tough.
Again, just be smart about it. Know that not using a case is a risk. If you've worked out that the risk is small enough, then go for it.
Personally, I think a $20 case for protecting a $600 device seems to be a good deal. But that's just me.
my s2 is almost 1year old ! and i did never use scrn protector or case protector ! i tried a lot but i do not like them to make my s2 ugly and fat !
also my s2 didnt had extra treatment,he is always on my packed with money and keys and he do not have a singel scratch
Never used a case or a screen protector. This and the Galaxy S1 that i dropped multiple times on various surfaces... not a single scratch or dent....
I got a case on my one but decided not to put screen protector. Too bad I ended up with a tiny scratch on the screen after 6 months. It was always in my pocket. I suggest put a screen protector. case is cheaper to replace than screen.
Mine doesn't fit properly in the flip case I have when I use the 2000mAh battery (it pops out of the 'cradle' in the case), I once dropped it from around hip height (took it out of my pocket & phone popped out of case) face down onto a rough paved surface, apart from a couple of dings in the screen protector it's been fine since.
I replaced the screen protector last week & it did it's job well, the screen was exactly the same as it was when I bought the phone in October. So you'd be mad not to at least have a screen protector if you have any respect for a $500+ phone.
I am using the mine for around one year now, never used a screen protector or bumpercase. It fell alot... alot alot.. The metalic ring is missing some pieces or paint or at least the outer layer, but nothing major. No scratches on the glass for some reason, gorilla glass must be doing its job right.
I actually bought a bumper case in the beginning, but it made my phone to big, so I gave it to my old man. (who has a gs2 as well)
I don't mind minor damage to be honest, since I get a new phone every year and a half and I give my old ones to friends, so no resell value is needed.
Trust me the Galaxy S2 can withstand some damage, you'll be surprised. If you want to keep it perfect or use it for 3+ years, having a screen protector and bumper case might be worth it, but make sure the phone will still fit in your pocket.
I bought my S2 last may, since today I'm using without any case.
But yesterday I dropped my phone 10th time and this time the inside screen has been crashed.
My phone at service now and I should pay for it about 200 € now. Although I'm not planning to buy a case, S2 is really big phone and I dont' want it to get bigger with case.
I bought it in November. Used it with screen protector and case only 1 week after I bought it. From then until now I never used a case or screen protector anymore. It only has some minor scratches near the speaker on the back, otherwise, it looks very good.
Had mine since October. Never used anything extra... Screen still perfect... Dropped a few times on wood and once on tiles from a metre high. Everything is fine... But the chrome edge has started developing tiny cracks on my S2
bought mine last july. never used a screen protector nor a case.
looks shiny and quite new still.
Have mine since July last year. Never used a case or a screen protector. Fell on the floor like 2-3 times, nothing happened.
From what I hear from other people, a case might come handy if you're dropping your phone quite often. But then again, it's a pity to have a light and thin phone only to put a big and clunky case around it..
The screen protector, on the other side, is totally useless in my opinion. I've never seen scratches on other peoples sgs2's screens. The ones who have a screen protector have to deal with a totally ****ty haptic. Even the female users who simply throw their sgs2 into their bag never experienced scratches (from keys and the likes).
yeah its nice without a case, and that is how i broke my s2 screen TWICE in 9 months. And i was lucky enough to find some used faulty s2 screens on ebay for around £50-£60.
Mainly those screens may have faulty mic/speaker/vibrator, headphone jack/home button. but the screen is working completely fine. just replace those parts with ur working parts from the broken screen.
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using mine from december and not a scratch or anything...
have been using mine without screen protector for 2 months
got 1 scratch which was due to my friend's mistake other than that it looks new
How is the wear of the back of the phone from just placing it on different surfaces? Are there any noticeable scuffs from points of contact?
It all depends on the user, if I am fairly confident that I will not be doing any heavy work for the day I leave the case at home. Mostly it stays in the SGP Neo Hybrid case. Have dropped it twice in seven months, once with the mesh case on(they mesh case cracked) and once with no case from hip height on tiles. Not a single scratch even on the screen. YaY. It is lasted well for me in this time period all my other gadgets had battlescars.
Using since last december, very slim and comfortable on my pocket..
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Ive owned my gs2 for about 10 months, i have never used a case and still dont.
About 5 months ago i did accidentally drop it onto concrete the top corner took the full force of the hit and ended up screen down on concrete the only damage sustained was cosmetic on the corner bezel and plastic everything else including screen is still in perfect condition
This is a macro shot of the damage
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Ordered it from Google on Tuesday and just started using it couple days ago. I baby my phone, never dropped it, always wiped with a clean cloth and I saw this when I looked at the screen under a lamp:
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To me it seems like the oleophobic coating is responsible. It's probably really soft and prone to scratches. Whatever the case, Samsung has really let me down. How could the rigidity of such a large screen get looked past QA when it can be scratched this easily? Anyways, just thought potential buyers be forewarned.
Been using it since December 2011. No scratches.
Did you look under a bright light? I have 2 other friends who also reported hair line scratches.
Do you have a screen protector? Do you use a carrying case? What do you wipe your screen with?
And this is why I always put a screen protector on my phone.
Man really weird I've had mine since Jan, would put it in pocket with keys and what not till I got a holster and I don't have one scratch. I guess it's really a hit or miss with the screen. I don't like running a screen protector sorry to hear
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Did you look under a bright light? I have 2 other friends who also reported hair line scratches.
Do you have a screen protector? Do you use a carrying case? What do you wipe your screen with?
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Yes I've looked under a bright light.
No screen protector.
No carrying case.
I wipe my screen with a micro fiber cloth (I honestly don't need to wipe the phone much.. not a lot of fingerprints are on the phone due to the oleophobic.. it works great).
The only protection I use are cases (Case-Mate Tough Case [dont use this anymore], Otterbox Commuter [don't use it anymore], and now I use Ringke 4G LTE full time) with GSM Extended Battery.
No case no screen protector been using for 3 months now and not a flaw.
I have a ****load of scratches on mine. Owned it since January. I thought the screen would be comparable to gorilla glass, but I don't believe it is. One of my scratches is probably an inch long and perfectly vertical. Either way I I don't really care that much.
I'm been using my nexus for a bit over a month without a screen protector, and I don't have any scratches like that.
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I really don't see many caring about scratches that can only be seen under a bright light..
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I really don't see many caring about scratches that can only be seen under a bright light..
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yah i never understood this obsession with scratches, they are so minor that you can see them unless you are really trying.
2 days? Absurd!
I can scratch a screen in 2 seconds. Just hand me your phone, I will bring the tungsten carbide plated drill bit.
BTW: Leather case, 4 months, no scratches.
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2 days? Absurd!
I can scratch a screen in 2 seconds. Just hand me your phone, I will bring the tungsten carbide plated drill bit.
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My point was that it got scratched even when I cared so much for the phone. It seems to me like it got scratched from the lint in my pocket. I don't know about most people but that's alarming to me especially knowing I paid $400 for it.
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My point was that it got scratched even when I cared so much for the phone. It seems to me like it got scratched from the lint in my pocket. I don't know about most people but that's alarming to me when I paid $400 for this phone.
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You will find countless threads on this matter. Glass is relatively soft, even hardened glass. A lot of stuff can scratch it, the most common being simple dust particles (Quartz) which are readily available everywhere.
If you put your phone somewhere where it continually rubs against something -like your pocket- it will be scratched sooner or later. Basically as soon as a large enough Quartz particle makes its way into your pocket and on the screen.
So if you put a phone in your pocket without any protection, you didn't care enough for it. :-(
No case. No screen protector. Dropped once from a 6ft wall. Little ding in the corner.
Oh and I've had it since Dec. 15th.
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No scratches since Canadian launch in December
Been using it for about 3 months now and I have a few light scratches near the top and bottom, and a few REALLY REALLY REALLY light ones on the screen, nothing that is actually visible without looking really hard. If you want 0 scratches get a screen protector because you're bound to get scratches. No phone out there has a totally scratch resistant screen.
They are all made of a glass/plastic hybrid so little particles floating around or getting on your screen will probably scratch it, especially if you wipe it everyday, might be something on the screen while you whip it :/.
But yeah don't blame Samsung for the screen scratching, they never said it can't be scratched and no company can guarantee that.
same here, two days one little scratch, always used with care
I've been tossing my phone in my pocket with keys, lighter, etc etc since November 18 and haven't had a scratch...
If there's sand of any amount in your pocket your gonna have a bad time.
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I work outside in a dusty dry ass propane plant, I get all kinds of stuff on my hands and usually just wipe on my shirt and send a quick text and I use the underside of my shirt to wipe the screen while at work....
No scratches yet on mine.
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Got my SGP/SPigen Ultra Nano Clear install on Friday.
I'm generally very good at dry protector installs. I've done it many times and know all of the tricks.
I have a couple of issues with this product.
First, it's so thin that's it's very hard to take off the top and bottom protective screens. I was able to get it done, but I bent the plastic a tiny bit down by the home button and it sticks up a little bit there. That's really a non-issue and isn't real noticeable.
Next, and more of a pressing issue, is that the protector scratches VERY easily. I keep it in my pocket (a pretty clean pocket) and there are already a bunch of scratches on the protector. With the screen on bright, you can't really tell, but with it off, they are pretty clear.
If I have that many scratches in a 3 days, it'll probably be near unusable in a month.
I generally don't like screen protectors on gorilla glass, but I know the glass can scratch. But it's kind of silly to have something over the top of it that's already scratched up. Might as well just take a chance on the gorilla glass not scratching then.
Anyone else notice that these scratch very easily?
Have had it on almost 2 weeks now and no scratches at all. I would maybe try another one since you do get 3.
mine has some but not noticable at all unless u are looking for them. ive had mine one for about 2 weeks with a case.
I've had mine on for 5 days.. I usually find these things a complete pain to install, but this one went on first try. Mine has no scratches whatsoever, crystal clear and covers enough of the glass in my opinion. I agree it was a little bit difficult to separate the protective back layer when installing, but if you just pull it from the two tabs (top and bottom protector tabs), it will come off.
As I said, it's not overly noticeable, but with the screen off, you can easily tell there's quite a bit of scratching.
I purchased this via ebay (authorized reseller). They just wrote back and gave me a very fair offer. If I pay the $2 difference, they'll ship me out the ultra crystal product.
I took them up on their offer.
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As I said, it's not overly noticeable, but with the screen off, you can easily tell there's quite a bit of scratching.
I purchased this via ebay (authorized reseller). They just wrote back and gave me a very fair offer. If I pay the $2 difference, they'll ship me out the ultra crystal product.
I took them up on their offer.
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Ultra Crystal? You sure that's what they offered? That product was discontinued a few weeks ago because it peels up at the edge. It was replaced by the Ultra Nano, and the soon to be released Curve Crystal (the true successor)
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Ultra Crystal? You sure that's what they offered? That product was discontinued a few weeks ago because it peels up at the edge. It was replaced by the Ultra Nano, and the soon to be released Curve Crystal (the true successor)
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Good point. Their email is a bit confusing, but I think they did mean the curve crystal.
keep us updated but im loving my nano so far.
Thanks for the review! I don't have the screen protector but I've been reading a lot of posts/reviews and it seems that the issues you mentioned regarding the tricky installation and frequent scratches are rather common. At the same time, users appear to be divided on the product...
In any case, hope things work out with the seller :fingers-crossed:
I have this screen protector and love it. It's very thin and easy to install. I can't even tell it's there. It doesn't peel up on the edges and works well with the cases that I have tried. I have had it for 2 weeks with no scratches. I don't put my phone in my pocket though.
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You definitely can't tell it's there, it doesn't pull up, it feels like your finger is on glass and the fact that it didn't go all the way to the edges is minimally bothersome.
Install is tough and scratches are the deal breaker for me.
Will update if they do or don't honor their offer.
had a really easy time with this one. no lint at all underneath, looks barely visible, so far so good. just bought neo hybrid. with kyanROM this phone is just the best.
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had a really easy time with this one. no lint at all underneath, looks barely visible, so far so good. just bought neo hybrid. with kyanROM this phone is just the best.
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very tricky to peel off the screen protector from the film be very careful i mess up my 1st one it got bent so flimsy and very thin good thing it came with 3 screen protectors my second try was perfect on the spot :victory: its very thin and cant really see it or feel it..the oil resistant works great on finger prints but not when you have oily fingers or when you make a phone call..no scratches on it had it for about a week but i do take care of my phone i dont toss it around or put it in my pockets with keys i baby my phone lol..best screen protector i had so far on any phones..only thing about this is that is dont go on the side as you can see..going to wait on the new one that covers the whole screen but bit worry about cases hitting it..will wait for review on that before i get it..
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I love this screen protector. Came with my sgp ultra thin case (which I also love)
Thin, perfect cutouts, absolutely no orange peel, no distortion..
It does feel grippy AT FIRST. Use it for a bit and it feels like glass again
Very happy with mine. I haven't installed a cover in a couple years and I got the first one on fine and it is only visible if you look around the edge. With a Diztronic case, there is barely any exposed surface in the front. It was a bit tacky at first, but it quickly went away after using it.
I was going to buy the new full screen version, but I think this one might be better for future cases I might get.
i am not happy with this product, got it cause it sounded good and looked good but it doesnt last. i received/installed on 7/24/12 and not long after having it on my phone i started noticing small scratches from the few coins i would have in my pocket, then over the weekend i had it in the pocket of my cargo shorts with my pocket knife clipped on there aswell i pulled my phone out to mess with it and the protector was scratched to holy heck and starting to come loose around the home button, i carried my DX like this during the time i had it with no problems using a Zagg. if this is how "good" their product is i wouldnt buy anything else from them.
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very tricky to peel off the screen protector from the film be very careful i mess up my 1st one it got bent so flimsy and very thin good thing it came with 3 screen protectors my second try was perfect on the spot :victory: its very thin and cant really see it or feel it..the oil resistant works great on finger prints but not when you have oily fingers or when you make a phone call..no scratches on it had it for about a week but i do take care of my phone i dont toss it around or put it in my pockets with keys i baby my phone lol..best screen protector i had so far on any phones..only thing about this is that is dont go on the side as you can see..going to wait on the new one that covers the whole screen but bit worry about cases hitting it..will wait for review on that before i get it..
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F the screen protector what case is that??? looks awesome
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i am not happy with this product, got it cause it sounded good and looked good but it doesnt last. i received/installed on 7/24/12 and not long after having it on my phone i started noticing small scratches from the few coins i would have in my pocket, then over the weekend i had it in the pocket of my cargo shorts with my pocket knife clipped on there aswell i pulled my phone out to mess with it and the protector was scratched to holy heck and starting to come loose around the home button, i carried my DX like this during the time i had it with no problems using a Zagg. if this is how "good" their product is i wouldnt buy anything else from them.
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Finally someone else posting this. Mine is all scratched up after just a couple weeks.
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Finally someone else posting this. Mine is all scratched up after just a couple weeks.
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did you ever get the replacement? if so what was it and how is it holding up?
How many of you guys use your beloved OnePlus 3 without any form of protection? I mean without screen protectors or case or skin. I've been using my phone without any case or skin for past 5 months and with only default screen protector it came with. I'm thinking of removing it, so, was asking if it's a good idea to use without any screen protector
Update: I just want to say that I went for rhino shield crash guard. I've been using it for quite a while now, and so far it has really grown on me. It's not too big or bulky and offers good protection.
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How many of you guys use your beloved OnePlus 3 without any form of protection? I mean without screen protectors or case or skin. I've been using my phone without any case or skin for past 5 months and with only default screen protector it came with. I'm thinking of removing it, so, was asking if it's a good idea to use without any screen protector
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I did. I had my op3 since July and I never used cases or screen protectors. I did dropped it a couple of times, the aluminium developed some light scuffs, and on the display you could only see some fine scratches. In January my gf dropped it, and it shattered the glass. I got it repaired at one plus service centre, and they sent it back with a screen protector. Now I also ordered a pretty case, just in case... I don't want it to happen again. A really tough phone overall
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How many of you guys use your beloved OnePlus 3 without any form of protection? I mean without screen protectors or case or skin. I've been using my phone without any case or skin for past 5 months and with only default screen protector it came with. I'm thinking of removing it, so, was asking if it's a good idea to use without any screen protector
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I dropped my phone 6 f***** inches off the ground WITH a screen protector and no case. Shattered the glass accross the whole top of the phone. It all depends on what material and how it falls. This phone has 2.5d glass meaning the front glass protrudes a tiny bit and it curves to the edges. If you drop it on any sort of surface that is harder than glass like cement, asphalt or ceramic, it will shattered the screen if it lands on any corner where the glass touches first.
Now how the heck you can use this thing without a case blows my mind, I can not hold this phone without a case, it literally slips out of my hand.
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I dropped my phone 6 f***** inches off the ground WITH a screen protector and no case. Shattered the glass accross the whole top of the phone. It all depends on what material and how it falls. This phone has 2.5d glass meaning the front glass protrudes a tiny bit and it curves to the edges. If you drop it on any sort of surface that is harder than glass like cement, asphalt or ceramic, it will shattered the screen if it lands on any corner where the glass touches first.
Now how the heck you can use this thing without a case blows my mind, I can not hold this phone without a case, it literally slips out of my hand.
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Yeah, it's pretty slippery. But, the added bulk of case just didn't cut it. And I've this urge to look at the phone's design, appreciate it and show off (lol!) every now and then. And stories like this make me skeptical and vulnerable. I also haven't found a good case to go with it.
I'm fully naked and it s amazing . It s so slim and without screen protector is so much better. That screen protector is not even covering full screen..It makes the experience very unpleasant
Well i am a fan of skins , so that's what I've got with a silicone sleeve over that and my default screen protector that came with the phone , it would be my luck to remove the protector and a stone finds its way in my pocket ...
I have big amounts of love for this phone! Coming from a moto g play after smashing my opo it is a phenomenal upgrade and with the dbrand concrete skin its a sexy phone haha but the screen scratches way too easily for my liking and that's with me being careful but its fine/micro scratches that appear under certain light now it's not gonna make me not use it but I feel it could have been better.
I'm also a fan of skins. I've got a carbon fiber dbrand skin and also had my screen replaced by the one plus service center so I'm using the pre installed screen protector that came with the new screen. The dbrand skin really helps with grip. I just can't use a case the added bulk just ruins the experience of using the device for me. Don't know why I've always been like that with my devices. I hate cases. OCD I guess.
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Living without screen protector/temper glass since last September. And oh boi is it durable: beach sand, 10+ drop to flood tile, washing in sink. No dink or scrape...the only micro scrape I got is trying the damn s-pen and it doesn't even work! I do use cases tho. Pic as reference.
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Without any protection here. I dont mind if my phone got scratches or something. I use my phones so long that i couldnt sell them anyway when i stop using them cause its not worth anything any more.
So why should i hide my nice metal body phone and some plastic stuff? No, thx
Got a transparant case with a dbrand. Also a screen protector since I was getting allot of scratches..
i got only a case around the back. from time to time i saw a few deeper scratches on my screen. i took care all the time to not scratch my screen, but i still found some scratches. I removed them with polish for car windshields. They are completely gone now.
I usually like to apply a glass screen protector, however, the choices currently seem to be problematic or just too expensive.
I was wondering who here has actually (God Forbid) scratched or broken their Pixel 2 XL screen?
Maybe a short description and cause would be of interest.
Please no screen protector recommendations, theirs already a thread for that.
I will say that while building my shed the other day, I put my phone about 7 feet in the air on a ledge in the shed. While hammering on the other side of the shed, the phone fell from 7 feet and not a scratch or dent on it. I did have a Spigen thin fit case on it but I was still expecting it to have scratches from falling on the cement.
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I will say that while building my shed the other day, I put my phone about 7 feet in the air on a ledge in the shed. While hammering on the other side of the shed, the phone fell from 7 feet and not a scratch or dent on it. I did have a Spigen thin fit case on it but I was still expecting it to have scratches from falling on the cement.
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LOL... I hate it when one tries to be safe and it turns into a disaster.
Yes, a case is a must especially for the money spent on this device.
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LOL... I hate it when one tries to be safe and it turns into a disaster.
Yes, a case is a must especially for the money spent on this device.
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After it fell, I thought why the heck did I put my phone up there. Of course that thought didn't come to me until after it fell.
I have a big scratch
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My Pixel 2XL came on October 19th and I fired it up right away (of course).
My phone screens are usually scratch free for at least 6 months, but in the past I usually bought cheaper phones (I came from the $400 Moto X Pure) and was pretty rough with them. Drops all the time, putting in my pocket with other stuff, throwing it in my backpack with my keys.. etc.
However since this phone was so expensive (128GB XL2) I have BABIED it. It hasn't been dropped, I haven't put it in my backpack once, if I put it in my pocket I make sure nothing else is in the pocket.
BUT somehow I have a small scuff above the bottom speaker and a HUGE curved scratch (probably 3.5 inches) curving from the right edge around the bottom of the volume rocker all the way to above the back button at the bottom of the screen. It's been there almost 2 weeks now. I have absolutely no idea how it happened, as I was being extremely cautious.
It hasn't affected the usability of the phone, but it makes me sad to see my pretty, expensive, new phone sitting there with such an ugly scratch. :crying:
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My Pixel 2XL came on October 19th and I fired it up right away (of course).
My phone screens are usually scratch free for at least 6 months, but in the past I usually bought cheaper phones (I came from the $400 Moto X Pure) and was pretty rough with them. Drops all the time, putting in my pocket with other stuff, throwing it in my backpack with my keys.. etc.
However since this phone was so expensive (128GB XL2) I have BABIED it. It hasn't been dropped, I haven't put it in my backpack once, if I put it in my pocket I make sure nothing else is in the pocket.
BUT somehow I have a small scuff above the bottom speaker and a HUGE curved scratch (probably 3.5 inches) curving from the right edge around the bottom of the volume rocker all the way to above the back button at the bottom of the screen. It's been there almost 2 weeks now. I have absolutely no idea how it happened, as I was being extremely cautious.
It hasn't affected the usability of the phone, but it makes me sad to see my pretty, expensive, new phone sitting there with such an ugly scratch. :crying:
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I've always used a case because of those mystery scratches. Also, I'm always thinking of resale value so when I put it up on Swappa I recoup some of the cost.
I realize some folks like to fly naked but this geezer doesn't want to scare off the wildlife.
I just received my Pixel 2 XL last saturday with the Google Fabric case. It has not been dropped. It only goes to my jeans pocket. On my second day with it I have noticed a huge scratch on my screen on the right side almost from top to bottom. ? It's not deep, but its there and noticeable when the screen is off. I had the regular Pixel 2 for about two weeks and the screen is mint. I thinks glass quality is different between these. I'll have to live with it ?.
I don't care how resilient these screens are. After the diamond on my wife's engagement band put a very nasty scratch into the screen of my Galaxy S8, I will always use a screen protector from here on out.
My 2 XL has had a full coverage tempered glass protector installed immediately after pulling the phone from the box. I will be taking no chances this time around.
I ordered my 2 XL 128 black and white on Nov 10, got it delivered Nov 11. Half way through the day we had some visitors. I set the new phone on top of my Surface Pro laptop which was on top of the kitchen counter. Surface Pro laptops have that weird hinge that makes the lid close at a very slight slope - not horizontal.
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So, about 15 min after I left my phone on top of the Surface Pro, I hear loud "splat"! The phone slid off of the laptop and fell on the tile floor face down, cracking the screen from bottom left corner. Apparently, I placed the phone screen down and the glass is so smooth, it just slipped off of the laptop. There were no incoming phone calls, messages, or other vibration - the phone was not even activated yet.
Smooth criminal!
I got the claim started with Asurion the next day but since Pixel 2 is so new, they did not have any refurbished phones and sent me a brand new one.
I never use screen protectors or cases and, over time, obviously, phones and screens acquire some ... wear and tear scars. I'm Ok with that. But this Pixel 2 XL is something else - only one day after I got the replacement, there is huge deep scratch on the screen. The scratch happened over a weekend - I was in my pj all day, my place doesn't have sand or sand paper, I wasnt tossing the phone around. I really was "babying" this phone. I just dont know how this scratch could've happened. Not impressed with this Grilla 5, not at all.
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So there's a poll in progress that I started on another website, and I wanted to broaden the scope of it by gathering the experiences of XDA's users. Kinda goes without saying, but the poll option wording was crafted to very vaguely capture how long someone's owned their Fold (ANY GENERATION), and how the screen's held up. If you've got a couple seconds, go there and let me know how your experience.
I want this to spread all over the popular tech communities where Z Fold owners are... maybe this catches fire, maybe it gets a couple votes and fades into obscurity... but I wanna try.
well mine I had for about a month and a half now I haven't had issues but sometimes half the screen has delayed part i don't know if it a software thing or my screen but it seems fine works good I use a rugged casemate case to protect it which helps a lot since the phone is still kinda fragile I can say the screen has improved as for the toughness of it bc I had a z flip 1st gen I loved it never had issues with it I hope my screen doesn't go bc I would have to wait on Samsung but so far I love the phone but wished the cams was better but they do what I need it to do but one thing to keep your fingernails cut bc if you don't it will dent the screen even if don't realize it now the battery life has improved on android 12 I do say that bc I was only getting about 9 hours of heavy useage now im getting about 12 to 14 hours which is good but I dont charge my phone full as it degrades the battery as time goes and what did you have issues with your z fold 3 ? and you should post on reddit to on the z fold 3 communities on there bc there is people that have had screen cracks and all that but all i gotta say is keep the phone clean thats does help alot and its does keep the dirt and micro dirt from gettiing into the phone i always use air duster but i go at a angle at the hinge area and just be careful and i havent had anyhting get into my phone as of this time of me typing this out but good thing this phone is alot more durable since they add water resistant but i hope this help and also when cleaning the outer and inner screens always use a micro fiber towel and a lens cleaner or screen cleaner its does help it stay cleaner and helps with finger prints but i do highly recommend this case for any z fold 3 owner https://case-mate.com/products/tough-black-plus-galaxy-z-fold3-5g
I've had my GZF3 since release and have had no problem at all. I replaced the outer screen protector with Whitestone tempered glass. I removed the inner screen protector.
I have had mine since a couple weeks after release (shipping delays) and I am STILL on the ORIGINAL factory installed screen protectors on BOTH screens and the ONLY issue I have is that there is a slight scratch on the inner screen that is 100% MY FAULT.
Otherwise, perfectly fine here.
Received mine Oct 6 last year. Inner screen still intact with factory screen protector. I alternate using fingers and SPen Pro on it. Outer screen had a small cut when I was changing cases before so I have a Ringke tempered glass on it. Other than that it's all good
Since November 1st. No issues. Both factory installed protectors still holding up. Been in the Aramid Latercase since day 1. Inner screen looks perfect.
One thing I've noticed in the past few days is the effort to fold and unfold seems less. Like it's broken in? Not loose like a TransAM with 100K miles mind you, but just a bit smoother. And completely silent.
With the colder weather I've been resistant to open the phone up if it has been sitting on the seat of my truck. Been getting used to that skinny outer screen.
i've had mine since August 2021; original screen protector still on the inner screen, no cracks and no other issues.
thephantom said:
Received mine Oct 6 last year. Inner screen still intact with factory screen protector. I alternate using fingers and SPen Pro on it. Outer screen had a small cut when I was changing cases before so I have a Ringke tempered glass on it. Other than that it's all good
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A bit off topic but may I see a photo of the phone with the tempered glass installed? I'm looking for a tempered glass that is case friendly and coincidentally, ringke is in the list.
I've had my Fold 3 for 4 months now .. 2 months into it I opened it up and heard Crack Crack crack.... ohhhhh noooo.. Ended up was only the screen protector it came with was peeling up from the crease. Ended up taking it off and all been well with the screen. No issues so far. Been using the cheap out of it everyday cause I'm still off work. Thinking of getting getting another screen protector for the inside but for now both screens are raw dogging it lol....
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A bit off topic but may I see a photo of the phone with the tempered glass installed? I'm looking for a tempered glass that is case friendly and coincidentally, ringke is in the list.
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I hope the pic is clear enough. Here's the Ringke tempered glass on the fold.
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I hope the pic is clear enough. Here's the Ringke tempered glass on the fold.
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wow, indeed case friendly. Imma order one rn. Thanks!
Oatswesow said:
I've had my GZF3 since release and have had no problem at all. I replaced the outer screen protector with Whitestone tempered glass. I removed the inner screen protector.
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Likewise! I wish I'd have recorded me doing this, but when I got the raised corners everyone in the reviews talked about, I hit the corners with a heat gun and they were gone in under a minute.
I like to rock my phones with nothing but a skin on the back, and a tempered glass screen protector... but my skin's started lifting, so I at least have to find a thin clear case that plays nice with the dome.