Power skin - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989

So when i got my sgs2 i figured the battery would be bad and ask if there was anyway around that. He showed me a cover that had a extra battery for it. At the same time he told me i could mess up my screen so i needed screen protecter. I learned that one wasnt true and now i wonder is there anything bad about the powerskin. Idk if it could over heat the battery say its fully charged and i put the skin on. Plus i charge my phone power off. Any help on this thing please and thank you.
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For one how do you figure the need for a screen protector isn't true? Yes its gorilla glass, but its merely scratch resistant not scratch proof. Without a screen protector you will find that out. Now on the battery cover I always found mine ran hot when using it plus just didn't like it. I went with a OEM spare battery.
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bobby3306 said:
For one how do you figure the need for a screen protector isn't true? Yes its gorilla glass, but its merely scratch resistant not scratch proof. Without a screen protector you will find that out. Now on the battery cover I always found mine ran hot when using it plus just didn't like it. I went with a OEM spare battery.
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I get its not proof but i take care of my phone it has its own pocket. Yes stuff does happen but i watched a guy hit his keys on his phone over and over no protecter and no sctrach that was good for me. As for the battery kinda answered my question def. not worth useing but worth haven if the phone dies just power off plug it in and let charge for a bit.
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Omnicide said:
I get its not proof but i take care of my phone it has its own pocket. Yes stuff does happen but i watched a guy hit his keys on his phone over and over no protecter and no sctrach that was good for me. As for the battery kinda answered my question def. not worth useing but worth haven if the phone dies just power off plug it in and let charge for a bit.
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Keys are really not what you need to worry about scratching the screen. Little specs of sand and such WILL scratch your screen. That crap gets in your pocket and you don't even know it. Next thing you know you have a scratched screen with no clue how it happened. Spend the extra $10 and protect your $500 phone.
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660 if u buy straight out like I did...def want to protect that investment
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Somebody needs to go back to grade school and learn about the hardness scale... I think it's called mohs scale or something. Unless your screen is made out of diamonds then i suggest you protect it. if you really want to test your screen then use your diamonds ring and scratch it against your screen.
I think many people fail to realize that glass has a pretty decent hardness scale and is stronger than most metals but is weaker than a lot of minerals found in sand.
Do you ever wonder why girls phones appear to get more scratched up than men? JEWELRY.
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Teo032 said:
Somebody needs to go back to grade school and learn about the hardness scale... I think it's called mohs scale or something. Unless your screen is made out of diamonds then i suggest you protect it. if you really want to test your screen then use your diamonds ring and scratch it against your screen.
I think many people fail to realize that glass has a pretty decent hardness scale and is stronger than most metals but is weaker than a lot of minerals found in sand.
Do you ever wonder why girls phones appear to get more scratched up than men? JEWELRY.
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Grade school would be fun to go back, I get the point of it in my mind I was thinking if it could take a key hit then all the smaller thing would as well. It's all good that's why I like these forums the learning so I'll grab one no big deal. But the main point of this post was the battery case was hoping to hear more on that so far I'm just going to use it as a portable charger.
as for the phone price you guys didn't get any deals for it?
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Omnicide said:
So when i got my sgs2 i figured the battery would be bad and ask if there was anyway around that. He showed me a cover that had a extra battery for it. At the same time he told me i could mess up my screen so i needed screen protecter. I learned that one wasnt true and now i wonder is there anything bad about the powerskin. Idk if it could over heat the battery say its fully charged and i put the skin on. Plus i charge my phone power off. Any help on this thing please and thank you.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331293

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331293
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Thank you very much that answered my question.
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[Q] screen

So does this phone really need a screen protector? And which extended battery is the best?
[Q] extended battery and screen q
Which would be the best extended battery and does this phone need a screen protector? I heard it has gorilla glass, is this true? (not sure if it's called like that lol)
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Which would be the best extended battery and does this phone need a screen protector? I heard it has gorilla glass, is this true? (not sure if it's called like that lol)
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yes it needs a screen protector it is scratch resistant but not scratch proof. meaning it can still be scratched if scratched hard enough.
best extended battery is probably the galaxy nexus extended battery from verizon for $25
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So does this phone really need a screen protector? And which extended battery is the best?
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That depends on it's owner. The Corning Gorilla glass is scratch resistant, it's not scratch proof, the risk is yours.
I keep my phone in a pocket all by itself. no need for a screen protector.
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Thank you my friend! Appreciate it
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jordanishere said:
I keep my phone in a pocket all by itself. no need for a screen protector.
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Thank you
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Didn't see an answer to the battery question but if you want a slightly larger one, you can get the galaxy nexus extended battery at a verizon store for 25 dollars or abouts. It can add a good hour depending on your usage. That is the only 'good' battery I think people can agree on getting. Other aftermarkets are probably not as reliable, and overstating it's capacity.
Personally, I say add a screen protector if you are worried about any type of scratches. If you are fien with them one day appearing, you can skip it. The glass is pretty good at resisting scratches.
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8Fishes said:
Didn't see an answer to the battery question but if you want a slightly larger one, you can get the galaxy nexus extended battery at a verizon store for 25 dollars or abouts. It can add a good hour depending on your usage. That is the only 'good' battery I think people can agree on getting. Other aftermarkets are probably not as reliable, and overstating it's capacity.
Personally, I say add a screen protector if you are worried about any type of scratches. If you are fien with them one day appearing, you can skip it. The glass is pretty good at resisting scratches.
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Thanks man, good explanation. I'll thank you when I go in the regular website
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Cheapest way to fix glass with hairline cracks

The glass on my T989 have had scratches for the last month. It hasn't gotten worse, but I really want to get it fixed, because its starting to really get to me. I'm weighing my options, it seems it would be too costly, and I plan on rather spending money on getting a SG3 at full retail. Should I repair this, and sell it, or sell it as is on craigs list? What would be the most cost effective way? I notice there are OEM original glass replacements on ebay for like 10-15 dollars but don't know how to replace it myself. How much would it be to get a professional to do it? What price would I be able to sell it at on craigslist just to sell it as is? I'm not sure what I should do, any suggestions would help. Theres like 6 hair thin crack lines spread in a circular pattern about 2 cm apart on the top half of the screen. Any suggestions appreciated thanks!
I have never tried it myself but I have heard that replacing the screen on most phones is not too difficult.
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I have never tried it myself but I have heard that replacing the screen on most phones is not too difficult.
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I dunno this one seems pretty darn hard. My Hd2 was a b**** since it needed soldering so instead of trying I just sold it
Ive been meaning to post up a tutorial but I did it for myself...it was simple but Replacing the screen on this phone for some scratches is not the best option though as its an expensive screen
Btw the screen and the digitizer are one peice... Or at least very well glued together
Isnt there some type of 'scratch filler' thing that you rub into the scratches?
Try on of these ideas
http://pattyinglishms.hubpages.com/hub/Glass_Repair
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Omg what happened!?!?
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rastlin said:
Omg what happened!?!?
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Yeah what happened???
Cellulardr.com
They can fix it, they handle my phone's screen and USB port in about a week.
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Are they scratches or cracks? Big difference.
I had a few thin, semi-deep scratches on my screen a while back. I put a dab of white, semi-gritty toothpaste on the scratches themselves, and buffed it into the scratches with a dry towel corner until all residue was gone, then repeated. Did it about 4-5 times and lines were almost entirely buffed out. Can no longer feel lines and can only see when looking extremely close for them. Phone smelled good to boot! Haha!
Cracks... that's a whole another issue.
Best,
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Omg what happened!?!?
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Phone was plugged into my laptop and I was using it while I sat on the floor and the laptop was on my nightstand... I got up to close the laptop lid and it fell...unfortunately the corner of the laptop hit the screen... I spent 175 for the replacement screen and fixed it myself
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fmartine said:
Phone was plugged into my laptop and I was using it while I sat on the floor and the laptop was on my nightstand... I got up to close the laptop lid and it fell...unfortunately the corner of the laptop hit the screen... I spent 175 for the replacement screen and fixed it myself
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Holy crap $175?! I'm assuming you didn't have insurance? The deductible is only $130.
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Towle said:
Holy crap $175?! I'm assuming you didn't have insurance? The deductible is only $130.
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Nope no insurance... :'(
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ehBrY said:
I notice there are OEM original glass replacements on ebay for like 10-15 dollars but don't know how to replace it myself. How much would it be to get a professional to do it?
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Replacing the screen is very easy. There are tutorials online to follow. I've replaced my screen once, I think anyone can do it. Don't pay someone to do it.
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Amzer shatterproof screen protector

I have been hearing a lot of cases when our Galaxy SIII's screen has shattered when dropped that too not from a height. Then i heard of AMZER's shatter proof series and i pre-ordered it 3 days ago. Now my case protector has arrived and it is the toughest screen protector i have ever used. I was so lucky that i bought it on time. It was dropped by a kid with face on and nothing happened. This one is really tough guys.
Check this http://www.amzer.com/Amzer-ShatterP...-for-Samsung-GALAXY-S-III-GT-I9300-P94905.htm
It's definitely scratch proof, but shatter proof?
Yes I agree with the OP - knocked my sgs3 off and it hit the corner of the table and then floor - screen first - i have cracked by display on the sensation in a similar situation - this time not even a scratch and this thing sticks right on! Solid stuff here - will post a review later on! must order it guys only 29 bucks!
How is this different then the zagg hd?
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Andrew_han said:
How is this different then the zagg hd?
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If it doesn't suck completely after 2 weeks it is better.
i have the verizon protector on mine, which doesnt go all the way to the edge, but when mine cracked, it rounded it self off when it ran under the screen protector and turned around like "ohh can't go that way" lol https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/386262_10151093476528557_832449593_n.jpg
hmmm this looks interesting. is this screen protector curved to match the glass? thanks.
thacounty said:
If it doesn't suck completely after 2 weeks it is better.
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Ive had mine on for over a month now and it still looks and feels great
Andrew_han said:
Ive had mine on for over a month now and it still looks and feels great
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Mine has indentions that are inexcusable. It is ridiculous. I have seen it before, but this is really bad.
How does this screen protector feel? Is it pretty smooth and does it have that orange peel effect?
Use that lifetime warranty to get a new one, mine has been amazing
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The coverage for my S3 is perfect to the millimeter the front sensors and camera also unhindered!
I just noticed on amzer's site they posted a few videos - you got to see them to believe them - i will ask you guys to dump zagg hd - i have used it and it feels super uneven, can't play temple run with it on - this is as smooth as the glass itself!
have a see:
Drill test:
Hammer test:
Andrew_han said:
Use that lifetime warranty to get a new one, mine has been amazing
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Know of a way to warranty without paying 3.99?
Looks awesome, but for $29.99? I rather get the Spectre Glass screen protector for the same price.
The hammer test link didn't work. I found a brick test. That's crazy. I don't understand how it is possible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnqBqPfxnY4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Drill is running in reverse. No wonder why it didn't hurt the phone.
Wasn't so impressed with the hammer or drill test BUT the brick test just baffles my mind. Hell, the corner of the brick even embedded itself into the damn thing and even tore n stayed stuck after peeling off the protector ? !
I have bad luck with dry installation lol.. Wonder if it will ever have a wet version
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Wow so maybe it is worth the money then... like others I wasn't impressed with the weak hammer hits and the reversed drilling videos.
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waiters said:
I have bad luck with dry installation lol.. Wonder if it will ever have a wet version
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I thought it was a wet application ?

Screen replacement

I dropped my phone yesterday accidentally and now it's cracked St the bottom of the screen..
It really looks ugly and I'm looking for a screen replacement for how much do you think it's a good price for the screen? Is it safe?
How much do you think it's the price of my phone now that the screen its cracked?
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Like 200$ for the lcd + glass. Or like 15$ for just the glass, its hard to replace but manageable.
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ayeitschris said:
Like 200$ for the lcd + glass. Or like 15$ for just the glass, its hard to replace but manageable.
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Is there stores where they can replace just the screen for a reasonable payment?
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renehd2 said:
Is there stores where they can replace just the screen for a reasonable payment?
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Depends on where you live. Some towns have little phone repair centers.
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I work at a cell phone repair store. We charge like 275 for the repair and a good quality part will run like 225. I have fixed like 30 gs3s so far and I am going to warn you now..... Do not attempt to just replace the glass. I you will just be wasting your time. To the guy that said it is manageable, until you try it yourself, please don't give advice like that out. It very much is not manageable to do. But if you have any experience repairing phones, just order the screen plus lcd yourself and do it. It is very easy on the gs3
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Same issue here, one drop with a case on and glass looks like ****. Dropped my sgs2 touch many times before a hard crack ever happened and now im coughing up 150 to replace. Wtf.
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Here's a video on how to replace just the glass for $15. Looks like a ***** to do but saves you a ton of money.
Edit: Forgot to add link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904554
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Is there stores where they can replace just the screen for a reasonable payment?
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Depending where your at I would google search repair centers and call around for the best price. If that doesn't work perhaps Craigslist? I met a really cool tech guy off there and he works on mainly iphones but knows a lot about android devices as well.
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I work at a cell phone repair store. We charge like 275 for the repair and a good quality part will run like 225. I have fixed like 30 gs3s so far and I am going to warn you now..... Do not attempt to just replace the glass. I you will just be wasting your time. To the guy that said it is manageable, until you try it yourself, please don't give advice like that out. It very much is not manageable to do. But if you have any experience repairing phones, just order the screen plus lcd yourself and do it. It is very easy on the gs3
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Plenty of people, including myself have replaced just the glass with great success. If you arent a mechanical type person, then no, i would not attempt it, but its not impossible.
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If you feel confident enough you can replace the screen yourself. Here is a very good guide on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_70-W9JjVjg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUyI74c0DhE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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How bad is your crack? Mine was at the bottom corner
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/386262_10151093476528557_832449593_n.jpg
I bought a glass screen protector and it hides most of it , It doesn't even bother me anymore
http://i48.tinypic.com/fv9pp0.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/e7koat.jpg
Quite a few ppl have replaced just the glass here on xda..
If my glass was broken I'd try to fix it.. If I screw up I'd have to replace the entire thing anyway so might as well try to fix it for 15 first.
Or am I missing something?
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hypertek said:
How bad is your crack? Mine was at the bottom corner
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/386262_10151093476528557_832449593_n.jpg
I bought a glass screen protector and it hides most of it , It doesn't even bother me anymore
http://i48.tinypic.com/fv9pp0.jpg
http://i46.tinypic.com/e7koat.jpg
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whoa it cracked even with the otterbox?
hypertek said:
How bad is your crack? Mine was at the bottom corner
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/386262_10151093476528557_832449593_n.jpg
I bought a glass screen protector and it hides most of it , It doesn't even bother me anymore
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http://i46.tinypic.com/e7koat.jpg
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Mine its broken something similar to yours, but I'm really disappointed with this s3 quality..
I dropped it seated on my car in soft ground and it hit with the bottom right corner and welcome cracked screen, it divided like in 7 parts, one like 80% of the creen and the other 6 about the same size
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renehd2 said:
Mine its broken something similar to yours, but I'm really disappointed with this s3 quality..
I dropped it seated on my car in soft ground and it hit with the bottom right corner and welcome cracked screen, it divided like in 7 parts, one like 80% of the creen and the other 6 about the same size
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It isn't about the quality, the screen is curved in the edges so it becomes extremely weak there, one unlucky corner drop that avoids the plastic bezel and hits the screen and welcome cracks.
Now i dropped mine many times and found that the phone drops on it's back most of the time and survives, but i almost broke it when it dropped on the side, luckily it hit the bezel and there was no damage, not even a scratch/bend.
So yep.. luck.
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It isn't about the quality, the screen is curved in the edges so it becomes extremely weak there, one unlucky corner drop that avoids the plastic bezel and hits the screen and welcome cracks.
Now i dropped mine many times and found that the phone drops on it's back most of the time and survives, but i almost broke it when it dropped on the side, luckily it hit the bezel and there was no damage, not even a scratch/bend.
So yep.. luck.
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+ 1 on that.
if you have a proper case it'll decrease the chance...but yea with an unprotected phone it comes down to luck really. takes that one spot to crack your screen.
renehd2 said:
I dropped my phone yesterday accidentally and now it's cracked St the bottom of the screen..
It really looks ugly and I'm looking for a screen replacement for how much do you think it's a good price for the screen? Is it safe?
How much do you think it's the price of my phone now that the screen its cracked?
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There are plenty of threads on this already. Should this be in QA forum............yes it should!!!!!!! Instead of trashing the accessories forum try looking for a answer elsewhere.
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[Q] scratch remover?

Small scratch on my screen about a half inch in length. Are there any scratch remover solutions that are good with the gorilla glass? Or am I doomed to a scratch on my screen for the rest of my phone's life? Any help appreciated!
I never heard of scratch removers for a phone, it's a scratch. Best thing to do is get a screen protector because most likely you didn't have one on.
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Small scratch on my screen about a half inch in length. Are there any scratch remover solutions that are good with the gorilla glass? Or am I doomed to a scratch on my screen for the rest of my phone's life? Any help appreciated!
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I don't they have a product like that, that actually works. I bought this scratch remover on amazon called like iDrops or something it claimed that it would remove most scratches off of my iPhone's plastic backing but it didnt work, and I lost 9.99 lol. Gorilla Glass is way overrated.. I cracked my first S3's screen and I have a couple scratches on my new one already. And its not like I throw my phone around or anything I took off the screen protector for like a couple of days and there were already a couple small scratches... but yeah I don't think they have anything like it haha.
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Ok Thanks for the replies, guess I'll have to finally get a screen protector. Never had one for any of my phones. I did hear they hide scratches on the screen pretty well. Not sure how true that is but oh well.
Yeah depends which ones you get there's so many to choose from. Many are overpriced but really what's going to help in the end is getting the thought out of your head that there's a scratch there and it's gone lol. I'm very picky too so it would he extremely hard, and yeah I personally think the first gorilla Glass is actually better than the second.
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Yeah depends which ones you get there's so many to choose from. Many are overpriced but really what's going to help in the end is getting the thought out of your head that there's a scratch there and it's gone lol. I'm very picky too so it would he extremely hard, and yeah I personally think the first gorilla Glass is actually better than the second.
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google ghost armor
once you get it put on you don't see scratches anymore and it will protect you from new ones, I highly recommend this product :good:
lifetime warranty too!

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