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So I was wiping down my screen ad noticed the tiniest of a scratch on it. I've only dropped the phone twice and definitely not on anything like concrete, cement, or asphault. Infact, I think the hardest surface was tile. What gives?
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Scratch resistant didn't mean scratch proof. U only got a small scratch, if U dropped an evo on tile it would have between worse
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Sand... It makes little scratches on the screen and is basicly the only thing thatscratches it... Other then it being smashed lol...
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gmap516 said:
So I was wiping down my screen ad noticed the tiniest of a scratch on it. I've only dropped the phone twice and definitely not on anything like concrete, cement, or asphault. Infact, I think the hardest surface was tile. What gives?
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Why didn't you use a screen protector?
Next time you drop it on tile, this little scratch may become a weak point which ends up cracking the glass.
a piece of average sand will show your Gorilla Glass who's boss.
Use a screen protector...sure, the sand will eat that for lunch too, but, it's gotta do that before it'll get to your screen.
...and just cuz it's gorilla glass doesn't mean it won't break just as easy.
I do construction and tile is just as hard as concrete. I'm suprised the phine survived. Go sammy!
gmap516 said:
So I was wiping down my screen ad noticed the tiniest of a scratch on it. I've only dropped the phone twice and definitely not on anything like concrete, cement, or asphault. Infact, I think the hardest surface was tile. What gives?
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I can't believe you're shocked by this. You're lucky it was only a scratch.
"I only dropped my phone twice and now it's scratched, what gives?"
lmao
I've actually dropped my phone in the garage, twice, from about 3 1/2 feet off the ground...surprisingly not a single scratch on the glass. Unfortunately for the case itself, a couple micro dents, but nothing serious.
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It isn't bullet proof but it is pretty close. Never had a protector on my og epic not going to on this one either. Had my epic for a year and it always ended up in my pocket with keys etc. had a few minor scratches but not enough to affect
the look.
Unlike my wifes nexus that has a screen I would compare to butter.
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DexterDawg said:
It isn't bullet proof but it is pretty close. Never had a protector on my og epic not going to on this one either. Had my epic for a year and it always ended up in my pocket with keys etc. had a few minor scratches but not enough to affect
the look.
Unlike my wifes nexus that has a screen I would compare to butter.
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Only enough to affect the resale value, I think I'll stick with my protector
Bleh. I'm 100% anti screen protector. I dropped my old Epic many many times, and never had any problems. I work outside, not in an office all day, and beat my phone up pretty good, and never had any scratches. When I dropped my Epic in the toilet and had to send it in to assurion, we did a fun little test with a key on the screen. I couldn't get it to scratch, break, nothing, and I beat the crap out of it.
I've only dropped my Epic Touch once, and that was down two concrete steps at a TB Rays game. It exploded, with the battery and case going opposite directions, the crowd gasped... yet it came out like a champ. Still looks brand new.
I do hear a lot of people getting tiny scratches, I just don't know how. I guess like someone said, it's scratch resistant, not scratch proof.
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Bleh. I'm 100% anti screen protector.
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Let me guess, you also don't believe in evolution and global warming?
I keep mine without screen protector or case. But I understand the benefits of having one. I'm super careful with my phone. Don't wanna mess with awesome samoled by covering it with plastic.
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I have a couple very tiny scratches that are only noticeable when you hold it at a certain angle and look at it. I'm gonna use the insurance and get it repaired when I have time.... just sucks that I have to send the phone off (Best buy insurance), but at least I'll get a loaner phone.
I don't believe in screen protectors either. I just can't stand the feeling of the "stickiness" of the screen condom...lol.
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I agree. I have a holster so my screen is always covered. When I bought my Evo I had the screen protector pre-installed. I never thought twice about it until I removed it 6 months later because of bubbles. WOW, the screen seemed so much brighter without it and my fingers just felt like they glided better.
I love this screen and wouldn't want anything on it that would make it less sharp.
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Let me guess, you also don't believe in evolution and global warming?
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Ha. Maybe I just don't like a piece of plastic thats going to look like **** in two months on my screen. I don't know,just never been a fan.
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have any of you tried the sgp ultra crystal screen protector?
everyone i talked to says they are amazing and that they feel like glass and are crystal clear.
just something to think about for those of you who don't like typical screen protectors.
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Bleh. I'm 100% anti screen protector. I dropped my old Epic many many times, and never had any problems. I work outside, not in an office all day, and beat my phone up pretty good, and never had any scratches. When I dropped my Epic in the toilet and had to send it in to assurion, we did a fun little test with a key on the screen. I couldn't get it to scratch, break, nothing, and I beat the crap out of it.
I've only dropped my Epic Touch once, and that was down two concrete steps at a TB Rays game. It exploded, with the battery and case going opposite directions, the crowd gasped... yet it came out like a champ. Still looks brand new.
I do hear a lot of people getting tiny scratches, I just don't know how. I guess like someone said, it's scratch resistant, not scratch proof.
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the metal of the key is softer than the glass, try that with a handful of sand if you want to be underwhelmed with that gorilla glass.
I only say it repeatedly because, well, it's true... I have a friend who got a work-issued dInc, no screen protector. he was all "gorilla glass" this and that. Well, he plays volleyball once a week...He is notorious for making his cellphone screens unreadable...he blames it on change in his pocket. So he said for this phone he will keep his keys and change in the other pocket.
Two weeks later that dInc screen is SO trashed...I mean, I've had some cellphones for 3+ years of "I don't give a fnck" use that didn't look anywhere near as bad.
Got another friend who works in masonry...he's on his 3rd iphone4...he now uses an otterbox...which is trashed. He only replaced the first 2 cuz you couldn't even read anything on the screen anymore.
If no screen protector works for you, cool. I honestly don't see a brightness difference with it on or off....but then again some people use some pretty horrible screen protectors. I also want to assure that I get my $350 trade in for it when it's time to upgrade...which it is in another month or two.
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jirafabo said:
Ha. Maybe I just don't like a piece of plastic thats going to look like **** in two months on my screen. I don't know,just never been a fan.
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I dunno...the one the Radioshack guy put on my Evo didn't get replaced until a week before I traded it in for the Evo3D in June...and it still looked nearly perfect except for a tiny flap in one corner that just developed that month.
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I agree. I have a holster so my screen is always covered. When I bought my Evo I had the screen protector pre-installed. I never thought twice about it until I removed it 6 months later because of bubbles. WOW, the screen seemed so much brighter without it and my fingers just felt like they glided better.
I love this screen and wouldn't want anything on it that would make it less sharp.
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Actually those HTC screen protectors from sprint stores are horrible. They have always been.
These samsungs are pretty good though. They are oleophobic (or so it seems) and very clear.
To all my fellow HTC One X owners - are you using protection? LOL
I'm simply asking because I was wondering if anyone is going commando with the phone, and whether the screen has shown any scratches as a result? I know the phone is supposed to be sporting the all-powerful Gorilla Glass 2, but I don't trust it yet and so have put a screen protector on the front. This dulls the lustre of the screen a bit, so I am thinking of removing it.
How about yourselves? What has been your own personal choice?
you never know.
I got mine protected.
i saw a post about someone having scratches already. Then I viewed the crazy video of the gorilla glass2 scratch test performed by one *FINE* lady here in xda.
I decided to protect it then. the screen protector doesn't protect the whole screen though.
Edit: have to rephrase she's here now.
Sybregunne said:
i saw a post about someone having scratches already. Then I viewed the crazy video of the gorilla glass2 scratch test performed by one crazy lady here in xda.
I decided to protect it then. the screen protector doesn't protect the whole screen though.
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Heres the crazy lady - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1590172
I used to have a screen protector on my sg2, then took it off after a year and it looked like a brand new phone, felt like i was missing out on the beautiful screen. I was going to get one for the one x, but I have extra insurance included in my phone contract against any kind of damage, accidental etc.. and it seems like it'll be hard to completely cover the glass, especially on the sides as I've seen on the forums that some people have had issues getting it to stay stuck.
I treat most things like they are a new born child when I first get them, then after a while, you get comfortable. I don't want to have this sexy looking phone and cover it with screen protectors and back covers - even if it did cost a lot of money.
one crazy lady here!
nah i'm not going to bother with a screen protector after my test i think....only thing i'm really concerned about is that camera lense. Would like to know what it's made of and how i can protect it (without sticking gel cases on the back etc)
It's funny that on these scratch tests the device never has any issues.
But reading on the forum some people do have scratches etc. just because they have keys and phone in same pocket... Makes you wonder, what kinda test did the scratchtester do with there HaitchTC One eX (Hahaha you crazy british people).
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It's funny that on these scratch tests the device never has any issues.
But reading on the forum some people do have scratches etc. just because they have keys and phone in same pocket... Makes you wonder, what kinda test did the scratchtester do with there HaitchTC One eX (Hahaha you crazy british people).
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My right pocket on any kind of clothing is my dedicated phone pocket. I put nothing in there with it aside from my smooth leather wallet. If you put keys in there and other sharp stuff, then it's your own fault in my opinion! You don't throw your house keys at your television or computer do you? So why throw them on your pride and joy mobile phone! hehee
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one crazy lady here!
nah i'm not going to bother with a screen protector after my test i think....only thing i'm really concerned about is that camera lense. Would like to know what it's made of and how i can protect it (without sticking gel cases on the back etc)
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Why not get a screen protector and cut a small circle out of it and stick it over the camera?
Just got mine in the post, I'm going bare back!
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Why not get a screen protector and cut a small circle out of it and stick it over the camera?
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i think someone else did that and it didn't stick too well...also degraded image quality a little i think
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It's funny that on these scratch tests the device never has any issues.
But reading on the forum some people do have scratches etc. just because they have keys and phone in same pocket... Makes you wonder, what kinda test did the scratchtester do with there HaitchTC One eX (Hahaha you crazy british people).
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LOL i attacked it with keys....as a test before i filmed i actually attacked it with a pair of nail scissors to make sure keys would be fine . Trust me i have been totally obsessing over the possibility of scratches...but nobody i have shown it to, and myself cant find a mark on it!
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i think someone else did that and it didn't stick too well...also degraded image quality a little i think
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LOL i attacked it with keys....as a test before i filmed i actually attacked it with a pair of nail scissors to make sure keys would be fine . Trust me i have been totally obsessing over the possibility of scratches...but nobody i have shown it to, and myself cant find a mark on it!
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I'm not balming you. But same **** happend to me with HD2, DHD, SGS2.
Gorilla Glass my ass...
After owning the phone for like 6 months, check the screen again, can garantee you, you will find some small sand scratches.
You'll probably end up with scratches due to sand particles that somehow end up in your pockets. Basically metal won't scratch the glass, but sand will. I won't bother with a screen protector, but I do expect to see at least a couple of microscratches at some point in the near future.
To be honest the first one is the only one that hurts. After that it's bearable.
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To be honest the first one is the only one that hurts. After that it's bearable.
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So true!
I dunno - technology these days. Screens can stand up to an assault from nail scissors. What's it going to be for Gorilla Glass 3? Attacks from ninjas armed with samurai swords?
I did
I got the original HTC screen films from an O2 shop yesterday. Went on easily and did not degrade the image quality or the touch sensitivity.
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So true!
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@moo what's with your avatar. Put some clothes on :-D
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SORF said:
I got the original HTC screen films from an O2 shop yesterday. Went on easily and did not degrade the image quality or the touch sensitivity.
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I have the HTC branded screen protector on my Desire. It's been on since the day I got the phone around 18mths ago along with a case-mate Tough. The protector still looks like new, with one small scratch on it.
Having said that, I'm still on the fence about the One X screen. I'll probably go for another case-mate Tough as it has been worth the money on the Desire for the protection.
tids2k said:
@moo what's with your avatar. Put some clothes on :-D
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That's mee showing my muscles xD
SORF said:
I got the original HTC screen films from an O2 shop yesterday. Went on easily and did not degrade the image quality or the touch sensitivity.
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I didn't like the official screen protectors, stuck onto the piece of card with some adhesive, by the time i had pulled them off (as carefully as possible) it left a dint in my screen protectors, both ended up with a horrible air bubble where the adhesive had warped the film.
I might just get a nice case and stick with it.
I'm just waiting to see whether i'm keeping it or selling it, i've been appalled by the battery life so far, but the screen seems to be the culprit, at minimum brightness, the screen eats 1% of the battery for ever 5-10 minutes it is on, hopeless when you're playing games, anyone know any solution to this apart from never playing games on the phone?
Wat screen protectors do you guys use?
I have the official HTC ones on mine. but they dont wrap around the edges. Which causes it to sort of "meh". The problem is that the edges of (my) official screen protector dont connect with the screen.
So I am wondering if there are any other brands that do not have this problem and I can order on ebay/amazon or some other website (I live in belgium )
HTC ONE X won in drop test. watch comlete video, it has samsung galaxy s3 test as well in the end.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpgbMgsgGPk
ramis7 said:
HTC ONE X won in drop test. watch comlete video, it has samsung galaxy s3 test as well in the end.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpgbMgsgGPk
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Bout time the HOX beats the S3 at something!
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Interesting. I'm just waiting for the day you can drop a phone face down and it still doesn't crack. Gorilla Glass 5 or something, haha. Bottom line, they both will shatter if they hit the ground the right way. I cracked my Infuse screen because I was pushing a door open and it slipped out of my hand and dropped face first. Nothing really helps that.
It does bother me a little that the screen seems to protrude on the One X. It seems easier to hit an angle that would shatter the screen. Haven't had my hands on an S3 yet though.
I'm waiting for the day you can drop a phone face down and it smashes the pavement slab!
Poor phones, I wouldn't call it a victory.
It's more pure luck I ques HTC won.
All these stories about gorilla glass.. they aren't real gorilla after all, I'm talking about both phones.
Sad gorilla glass 2 is a complete failure
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theonlyanil said:
Sad gorilla glass 2 is a complete failure
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it's no stronger than the original, just thinner.
Spinnerdcc said:
it's no stronger than the original, just thinner.
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If it's thinner and just as strong, then it's better.
There is actually a video comparison on YouTube somewhere and they demonstrate that the new glass is stronger. Have a look and you might find it.
I'm tired of this stupid drop comparisons.
Its just luck, i dont get why people keep seeing this SH*T
Chura said:
I'm tired of this stupid drop comparisons.
Its just luck, i dont get why people keep seeing this SH*T
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I guess it's just a bit of harmful fun!
I remember when I dropped my Desire HD from waist height. Down the stairs! It all happened in slow motion but I was just meh. If it had happened to my One X I would have been hysterically screaming like a girl all the way down the stairs!
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I'm waiting for the day you can drop a phone face down and it smashes the pavement slab!
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ever tried droping a nokia 3310?
Only a victory by a small margin. My old DHD would of suffered a lot less than these, that phone was a tank
How can it be a victory, it wasn't even the same test.
here is another funny video. some guys are really crazy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lv8I4ZhqFk
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here is another funny video. some guys are really crazy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lv8I4ZhqFk
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WOW Where can I get that broken Glass app ?
Chura said:
I'm tired of this stupid drop comparisons.
Its just luck, i dont get why people keep seeing this SH*T
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There might be a luck factor to it but when you see a lot of droptest videos they do start to factor in, like with the iphone 4(s) you'd be hard pressed to find a video of it surviving even a slight drop. And I do try to be careful with my phone but all my smartphones have dropped at least a couple of times so I wouldn't buy an iphone 4 like phone
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Only a victory by a small margin. My old DHD would of suffered a lot less than these, that phone was a tank
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not really, dropped mine from waist height twice in the year that i had it (guess i'm somewhat clumsy), both times on a hard tile floor.
first time it landed somewhat sideways resulting in some body damage and the top right of the screen dying (but it made a full recovery over the next 2 days so it didn't bother me)
second time it landed screen down and the glass was shattered... phone still worked perfectly though
but after i got it back after being fixed through insurance slipped it in to a casemate tough which i dropped 3 more times from waist high (i'm really really clumsy >.<) but all 3 times it happily bounced off the ground with not even a scratch ^^.
tough phone but not indestructible
i'm fairly certain the HOX will fare better falling on the side, the back probably as well since the DHD had the same shape but the HOX is lighter, but screen wise i'd also say the HOX seems more fragile since the screen is sticking out a bit.
haven't dropped it yet, hopefully i'll be able to not drop this for a long time
I've dropped my old HTC Desire no less than 3 times or so from above waist level, the back cover and battery flew off the main body. However, my device was pretty much unscathed; not even a scratch! But I think the main reason is that I didn't drop it on a rough surface like a road or something. Even with that, I'd probably just suffer some cosmetic damage, pretty confident the device will still be operating. Because of that, I have the impression that HTC products are pretty tough.
Frankly speaking, now that I'm using S3, I don't have the same confidence that I will get away with a couple of scratches dropping it on any kind of surface.
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ever tried droping a nokia 3310?
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i can drop that one all day long, and get the same performance, just with little scratches,
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i can drop that one all day long, and get the same performance, just with little scratches,
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yeah, but that's literally a brick.
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UUUUGH
I woke up this morning in a rush, threw my phone in my pocket. Ran out the door to class.
Realized after class when a friend wanted to look at my phone they were with my keys! There are all these little microscratches and a few bigger ones DEAD CENTER.
It isn't too noticeable until light his it from a certain direction.
But I cannot freakin believe that I let that happen. I usually am completely OCD about these things, and I normally put screen protectors and cases on my phone the MINUTE I open the damn thing.
Hell - I do it for all my devices. My laptop, Vita, my gaming consoles, I have protective stuff for everything!
The Note 2 didn't have a Zagg yet, and they list it on their page but it isn't featured or "imaged". The last time I did that with Zagg, the damn thing came to be unpunctured - aka I had to manually cut the material out with a knife (hard as hell to do, near impossible without stretching!)
So I waited one day too long it seems. Screw me right?
I'm so annoyed and bothered now. Brand new phone, brand new scratches. First phone screen scratch issue I've had in over 4 years.
Does anyone know any real solutions (aka not toothpaste -.-) that I could try to buffer them out?
Return it for another color if u dont mind it.
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Return it for another color if u dont mind it.
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Have you returned phones to ATT before? Im not familiar with the process and how easy it may or may not be.
If you get a replacement, they do sell the Zagg Shields for the Note II at Best Buy. When I first bought my Note 2, I immediately drove to Best Buy and picked up the HD version of the Zagg Shield for it! It definitely looks good on the phone. They had the smudge free version of the shield but I'm not sure if it lowers the clarity...
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Have you returned phones to ATT before? Im not familiar with the process and how easy it may or may not be.
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If you're within your 14 day return window, they will just charge you $35 restock fee and give you a new one. Or .. just suck it up.. slap on a screen protector now and you won't even notice the scratches.
Damn, what the hell are your keys made of? Steel can't even scratch tempered glass let alone gorilla glass 2.
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Damn, what the hell are your keys made of? Steel can't even scratch tempered glass let alone gorilla glass 2.
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Hate to say it - I had the SAME issue.. This is more like spider monkey glass, nowhere near as strong as they say it is.
Mine has a couple small scratches from being in my pocket as well..
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Hate to say it - I had the SAME issue.. This is more like spider monkey glass, nowhere near as strong as they say it is.
Mine has a couple small scratches from being in my pocket as well..
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+ 1 got the flip cover as soon as I could. Got it now and now I dont need no interfering screen protecter
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Happened to me the 2nd day I had my Note.
I put it in my backpack for less than 15 minutes in the afternoon. THAT NIGHT I got my new screen protectors in the mail and as I was going to apply the screen I noticed the scratches all over the screen.
The glass is NOT scratch proof by any means just because it is gorilla glass. Sure typical metal wont scratch the screen but just about anything else will.
I took it back to ATT and they switched it for a new one, no questions asked for the restocking price of 35 bucks.
I slapped a screen protector on my new Note the minute I opened the box.
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Have had phone for a month now and just noticed a 1cm scratch thats barely visible with the eye but can be felt with my fingernail. No idea what caused is ive been babying this. Thats what I get for believing in gorilla glass. Ordered JLG today to prevent future occurences
If it makes you feel any better I cracked the glass completely... I'm also very careful with my phones. It took a 3 foot fall onto pavement (hands not used the size yet) and the glass is completely shattered... it wasn't even 24 hours old. Now I am waiting fr the repair place to get the full lcd+touch+glass screen back in stock - will cost me over $300 to have it fixed.
Sooo - little scratches on your screen...
I'm not sure what kind of glass Sammie is using on the Note 2 but it seems pretty fragile. My original galaxy and moto Atrix handled much worse falls without any damage whatsoever.
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UUUUGH
I woke up this morning in a rush, threw my phone in my pocket. Ran out the door to class.
Realized after class when a friend wanted to look at my phone they were with my keys! There are all these little microscratches and a few bigger ones DEAD CENTER.
It isn't too noticeable until light his it from a certain direction.
But I cannot freakin believe that I let that happen. I usually am completely OCD about these things, and I normally put screen protectors and cases on my phone the MINUTE I open the damn thing.
Hell - I do it for all my devices. My laptop, Vita, my gaming consoles, I have protective stuff for everything!
The Note 2 didn't have a Zagg yet, and they list it on their page but it isn't featured or "imaged". The last time I did that with Zagg, the damn thing came to be unpunctured - aka I had to manually cut the material out with a knife (hard as hell to do, near impossible without stretching!)
So I waited one day too long it seems. Screw me right?
I'm so annoyed and bothered now. Brand new phone, brand new scratches. First phone screen scratch issue I've had in over 4 years.
Does anyone know any real solutions (aka not toothpaste -.-) that I could try to buffer them out?
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plemen said:
If it makes you feel any better I cracked the glass completely... I'm also very careful with my phones. It took a 3 foot fall onto pavement (hands not used the size yet) and the glass is completely shattered... it wasn't even 24 hours old. Now I am waiting fr the repair place to get the full lcd+touch+glass screen back in stock - will cost me over $300 to have it fixed.
Sooo - little scratches on your screen...
I'm not sure what kind of glass Sammie is using on the Note 2 but it seems pretty fragile. My original galaxy and moto Atrix handled much worse falls without any damage whatsoever.
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Supposed to be gorilla glass 2
The GN2 Gglass debate has already taken place.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1958329
It scratches on every device its been used on so screen protector up or Flip cover to avoid screen damage.
hehe I got lucky on my Epic Touch 4G no scratch ,ding or dents.
GN2 screen is larger more prone to damage so I'm using flip cover protection on it.
I recommend the Tridea case - http://www.amazon.com/Black-Samsung-Premium-T-Mobile-Unlocked/dp/B009SNTHPO/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Yeah I'm sure it's not the phone but just having more screen to scratch/crack etc. I always go caseless and without screen protector but I am buying a coat off armour for this sucker once it's repaired
sling said:
The GN2 Gglass debate has already taken place.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1958329
It scratches on every device its been used on so screen protector up or Flip cover to avoid screen damage.
hehe I got lucky on my Epic Touch 4G no scratch ,ding or dents.
GN2 screen is larger more prone to damage so I'm using flip cover protection on it.
I recommend the Tridea case - http://www.amazon.com/Black-Samsung-Premium-T-Mobile-Unlocked/dp/B009SNTHPO/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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I have also scratched my screen and do not know how it happened, everyone beware(be aware?)...
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I think if you are within 14 days you can still exchange it. I did it from bestbuy, I had 60 days though (silver member)
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Iv had the phone for alomost a month ....bare back no scraches
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If you get a replacement, they do sell the Zagg Shields for the Note II at Best Buy. When I first bought my Note 2, I immediately drove to Best Buy and picked up the HD version of the Zagg Shield for it! It definitely looks good on the phone. They had the smudge free version of the shield but I'm not sure if it lowers the clarity...
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It makes the pen drag significantly, the anti smudge ones I mean. I had to take it off and return it, it was too annoying.
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722ish said:
It makes the pen drag significantly, the anti smudge ones I mean. I had to take it off and return it, it was too annoying.
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I think you just answered a question I had in another thread...you were able yo return your zagg to best buy with no problems?
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You might try one of these. I have never used them but they claim to fill in 95% of the scratches on your screen and they do have one for the note 2.
http://xoskins.com/
I pretty much already started talking about it in a different thread but I figured I should start a new thread. The issue is a lot of the phones that I've seen are already scratched up in the back and some even on the front. Frankly I'm quite surprised that after one to two weeks these phones are not holding up. I suppose I can always get tempered glass on the front, it's some kind of clear shield on the back but wouldn't you expect with the way Gorilla Glass performed in the past that gorilla glass 5 would have been better? Scratching my head on this one, but thought maybe if we get enough complaints or pictures of it, maybe Samsung or Cornering will address it?
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I pretty much already started talking about it in a different thread but I figured I should start a new thread. The issue is a lot of the phones that I've seen are already scratched up in the back and some even on the front. Frankly I'm quite surprised that after one to two weeks these phones are not holding up. I suppose I can always get tempered glass on the front, it's some kind of clear shield on the back but wouldn't you expect with the way Gorilla Glass performed in the past that gorilla glass 5 would have been better? Scratching my head on this one, but thought maybe if we get enough complaints or pictures of it, maybe Samsung or Cornering will address it?
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All I've seen are the full-size pics of that particular phone in the crop you made. It literally looks like someone stepped on its face and dragged it along its back on a concrete or tile floor. One scratched phone does not a crisis or epidemic make. Unless Corning wants to go out of business the scratches in that pic couldn't have been from casual use.
Someone in another thread said they placed their phone in their pocket and got a scratch on the front after one day. I just didn't want to hijack someone else's thread so I started this one. Many people have seen the same thing at various locations
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And here is a different phone. I know same color but it's a different one which isn't that great of a pic but you can see it on the bottom too
Ugh, with this thread. The phone isn't even fully out yet. You have begun a conspiracy based on two pics of early releases that you didn't scratch yourself. Who are you, the DNC?
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Ugh, with this thread. The phone isn't even fully out yet. You have begun a conspiracy based on two pics of early releases that you didn't scratch yourself. Who are you, the DNC?
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Lol
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I have drove by three different stores with display units and I can confirm that all three units had more scratches already than the other prior gorilla glass phones. I really hope it's not an issue, but they looked bad enough for me to hold off on the preorder till I see some real life accounts.
Two of the phones had similar scratches as the op picture, the last had deep gashes on the screen. I snuck a pic of the last one.
Yup, those are scuffs on the middle of the screen, not smudges. Is it a coincidence all three are banged up? I sure hope so.
Until they decide to make screens out of sapphire or diamond then it'll always get scratched regardless, gorilla glass scratches just as easily as any tempered glass and things like dust or sand particles will always be able to scratch glass.
Don't expect the glass to be better just because the number went up by 1, what's actually made better is shatter resistance.
You all need to understand that Gorilla glass 4 & 5 are same "scratch" resistant. The difference between the two is the Gorilla 5 is less "breakable". Don't get scratch and breakable mixed-up.
I've been a long time samsung smart phone user and I have noticed one thing in common with the 'scratch resistance' on my phones, It seems that the oleophobic coating on the samsung devices gets scratched easily while the only 2 Huawei devices ive owned ( Nexus 6P and P9 Plus ) never had a hairline scratch until this day.
Good Lord - the phone's not even out yet. This is like the RAM thread, one YouTube video showing multitasking being funky has everyone's underwear in a bunch. If GG5 scratches easily we'll know about 30 days after the phone's in people's hands. Same thing for multitasking performance. If the potential for those being problems freaks you out wait a month before buying the phone. All this self-created hysteria and conclusion drawing based on such limited evidence isn't going to alter reality.
I don't get why they haven't included self healing properties to glass screens yet.
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I don't get why they haven't included self healing properties to glass screens yet.
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It's typically because the self healing nature of the material is plastic not glass and the substrate winds up skewing the optical clarity of the lens.
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Isnt the thing thats scratched in that photo the plastic cover over the screen and not the screen itself ?
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Isnt the thing thats scratched in that photo the plastic cover over the screen and not the screen itself ?
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Lol sure does look like it. There is varying blue colors on the first pic around the edge before the gold rim. Looks ro be the case...nice eye. Didnt notice it until just now.
Wondering if people are "testing" it intentionally on the demo models?
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Isnt the thing thats scratched in that photo the plastic cover over the screen and not the screen itself ?
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FYI the first image is my pic and not the OP. It's from a tmobile store by my work. I handled it myself and it did not have any protector on it. Here are the originals.
I pointed it out to the rep and he even tried scratching it off lol. Of course it didn't come off. He said they haven't been handing the demo well and has been tossed on the table etc.
Is it possible that Samsung sent these out with substandard glass cause they sent then as display models? Or do they not bother doing something like that? Maybe that's why they scratch easy?
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Is it possible that Samsung sent these out with substandard glass cause they sent then as display models? Or do they not bother doing something like that? Maybe that's why they scratch easy?
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I highly doubt that.
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Is it possible that Samsung sent these out with substandard glass cause they sent then as display models? Or do they not bother doing something like that? Maybe that's why they scratch easy?
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No. I think it's more that folks expect miracles. It's glass after all (and it's only a phone, not a military application)