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screen protector needed?

do we need a screen protector for our vibrant?
can't find 1 here in Manila, Philippines,
all available are for i9000 international model which has a square home button,
any idea how to make 1 or do we really need 1?

I guess it depends on how you treat your phone. I feel like its cheap insurance for you screen. I use realook because it looks like I don't have one on. Have you tried amazon or ebay?
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I don't think you really need one a far as preventing scratches... The gorilla glass is pretty tough. but when it comes to shatter prevention they make a difference... just like taping your windows before a hurricane
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I HIGHLY recommend the phantomskinz screen protector mainly because it does an incredibly AMAZING job at keeping grease and smudges very unnoticeable on the screen.
It also has a weird auto-healing thing where if it does get a scratch it'll heal itself.
It's awesome you should really get it .

ajrogers111 said:
I don't think you really need one a far as preventing scratches... The gorilla glass is pretty tough. but when it comes to shatter prevention they make a difference... just like taping your windows before a hurricane
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Yeah thats what I thought. Now I have scratches on my screen. I think the glass is pretty shatter resistant, but why risk it. InvisaSheild makes awesome screen protectors.

just my two cents..
I thought my screen was shatter resistant and didn't put a screen protector on.
..And then it fell off my table and the screen shattered =(. Mind you I'm pretty good about taking care of my electronics, but it happens sometimes.
I ordered a replacement screen and I'm definitely putting on a screen protector this time.

The screen isnt as tough as I thought it would be. I dropped mine on gravel from only a couple of feet and the scratches when through the screen protector to the screen. So now my screen has a few annoying scratches.

Scratches have never been an issue for me but I vertain screen protectors help significantly with smudging. The vibrant is my first touch screen phone and I became annoyed quickly with how often I had to wipe the screen (and I wash my hands often). Got an the Zagg Invisible Shield and now I rarely have to wipe the screen because of grease plus the texture feels good.

Ive had Zagg but once I tried Best Skins Ever I laughed at Zagg and their prices. BSE is the same if not better quality at a much lower price and their customer support is top notch.

Personally i use the realook anti fingerprint/antiglare screen, you dont NEED a screen protector for your phone but why not afford it some extra protection? Atleast thats my reasoning and why i will probably always use a screen protector.

the gorilla glass CAN be scratched....

The glass can be scratched but it ia very hard to. I have a barley there case and a screen protector
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Screen Protector or NO Screen Protector?

How many of you use the phone with no screen protector? I cant find a decent screen protector and ive tried a few different brands. I would love to use it with no protection and ive read on google in a few places that its nigh on scratchproof , so can anyone confirm that it is indeed scratchproof?
I had an iphone before that was supposed to be scratchproof but it certainly wasnt. I dont want to throw £500 down the drain by having a scratched screen.
Matt

No screen protector, they look terrible with air bubbles all over the place. Its like putting a plastic sheet over your nice sofa. *euh*
The screen is very scratchproof in my experience having accidentally dropped it out of my pocket onto the concrete landing face down. Not a mark on the screen although the plastic bezel is now tatty. Who cares, the screen is still mint. Happy days.

Although the screen does have something similar to gorilla glass, it can indeed get scratched (An XDA member scratched his with a belt buckle). I personally wouldn't use my Galaxy Nexus without a screen protector this soon after getting it. Properly applied screen protectors do not have bubbles.

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princepilot said:
How many of you use the phone with no screen protector? I cant find a decent screen protector and ive tried a few different brands. I would love to use it with no protection and ive read on google in a few places that its nigh on scratchproof , so can anyone confirm that it is indeed scratchproof?
I had an iphone before that was supposed to be scratchproof but it certainly wasnt. I dont want to throw £500 down the drain by having a scratched screen.
Matt
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A screen protector is a must. Its just a added insurance. Like having a car, you save it from scratches but still make sure you have insurance
I bought a screen protector with the phone and it easily lasted me 2 years. well it would have lasted longer if I had not burnt the screen with my lighter. I had put both the phone and the lighter after burning it, in my pocket. Nifty thing these protectors are.
One word of caution though, buy the screen protector from a reputed brand or shop. There are cheaper alternatives available but can mess up the screen later when you take it off.
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Just like a car I don't wrap it in plastic in order to use it

Whether fortified or not, remember that the glass itself doesn't have to scratch to look bad, just the oleophobic coating does...

Atreus said:
Just like a car I don't wrap it in plastic in order to use it
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We polish our cars dont we, thats the same as it wraps the body. its a coating for the paint

Screen protector yes !!!!!

Screen Protector

whats the best screen protector? I already bought a cheap case swisstech and now im looking for a screen protector. been using the one that came with the s3(the one with the stickers attached lol) as im really afarid of smudges and scratches lol

anthony001 said:
whats the best screen protector? I already bought a cheap case swisstech and now im looking for a screen protector. been using the one that came with the s3(the one with the stickers attached lol) as im really afarid of smudges and scratches lol
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Wrapsol ultra.
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The front is gorilla glass. It's virtually impossible to scratch under normal every day usage. Even running keys along it won't leave a mark. Smudges can always be wiped off. Naked screen is the best way to go in my books.
But if you really do want a screen protector, I think Dataflex and Steinheil make some good ones. Cheers.

http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/samsung/spectre

xxfreakazoidxx said:
The front is gorilla glass. It's virtually impossible to scratch under normal every day usage. Even running keys along it won't leave a mark. Smudges can always be wiped off. Naked screen is the best way to go in my books.
But if you really do want a screen protector, I think Dataflex and Steinheil make some good ones. Cheers.
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It's been said 100 times already that Gorilla Glass is hard to scratch but the thin Oleophobic coating can easily get micro scratches.

Michael_P said:
It's been said 100 times already that Gorilla Glass is hard to scratch but the thin Oleophobic coating can easily get micro scratches.
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Micro scratches. I think that hardly makes any real world difference. :3

xxfreakazoidxx said:
Micro scratches. I think that hardly makes any real world difference. :3
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In the real world micro scratches make it harder to see in strong light but when your screen protector gets scratched you just stick a new one on, but scratching your screen means either grinding the scratches out or paying $260 for a new one.

$5 for a screen protector seems like good insurance to me.
I use barely there anti glare screen protector. Actually helps with the visibility of the display in bright conditions too.
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how is zagg's screen protector?

I've used zagg for my S2 and I was really satisfied. Only downside is that the screen get a bit less responsive and it would t look so clear.
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xxfreakazoidxx said:
The front is gorilla glass. It's virtually impossible to scratch under normal every day usage. Even running keys along it won't leave a mark. Smudges can always be wiped off. Naked screen is the best way to go in my books.
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My friend kept his SGS3 in his gf's handbag the other day - which would be considered normal everyday usage. When he retrieved it, there were three bad scratches on it:
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The scratches are more difficult to see in real life as you'd be looking directly at it (as opposed to this light-catching angle), but they're definitely there. My fingernail gets caught in it.
If he had a screen protector on, it would be a simple $10 replacement. But since he didn't, his resale value has now gone down the drain. It'll cost $230-300 to replace the screen.
His gf says she has never had that happen to her screen, and she keeps it in the same handbag. She does have a screen protector though.
Gorilla glass is scratch *resistant*, not scratch-*proof*. Metal might not scratch it easily, but simple things like sand can.

Hows cygnett? I heard it comes with a case and a screen protector.

To screen protector or not to screen protector?

Do you use a screen protector or not? Please be sure to vote!
If not, is the Gorilla Glass enough, or does your naked screen have scratches (or worse)?

I haven't used a screen protector so far and I regret it. There's no deep scratches, but there are micro-scratches that are visible in bright lighting...

MelloZ said:
I haven't used a screen protector so far and I regret it. There's no deep scratches, but there are micro-scratches that are visible in bright lighting...
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Sorry to hear that…*Did you keep it in your pocket with keys, coins, etc.?

I have a pixel XL screen protector on my A7. I cut it to fit the A7.

I thought you had cut a Note 7 cover to fit?

amphi66 said:
I thought you had cut a Note 7 cover to fit?
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I did but it peeled off so I cut a pixel screen protector.

borijess said:
I did but it peeled off so I cut a pixel screen protector.
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Tempered glass or flexible film?

MelloZ said:
I haven't used a screen protector so far and I regret it. There's no deep scratches, but there are micro-scratches that are visible in bright lighting...
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I've had the same experience. I didn't use a screen protector for a period of maybe, 3 weeks? And noticed the micro scratches also when viewing the device at extreme angles. [near 180 obtuse angles? Or near 0 degree acute angles respective to the plane of the phone? Sorry math people.]
One of the few things about the phone that make me a little disappointed with ZTE.
Since then, I've been using a liquid screen protector and it works well.. I've dropped my phone once. From about 4-5 feet up onto concrete with no damage to screen but a metal flake on the upper and lower housing.
I would recommend using something.. Anything, as some protection is better than no protection. Be it from micro scratches, hairline cracks, or complete screen destruction.

MrWilsonxD said:
I didn't use a screen protector for a period of maybe, 3 weeks? And noticed the micro scratches also when viewing the device at extreme angles. [near 180 obtuse angles? Or near 0 degree acute angles respective to the plane of the phone? Sorry math people.]
One of the few things about the phone that make me a little disappointed with ZTE.
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The problem is Gorilla Glass 4… It's more prone to tiny scratches than Gorilla Glass 3. But don't most smartphones, including the iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy line use GG4 as well?

No screen protector here as I couldn't find one, and luckily I have no scratches at all. The screen seems incredibly resistant!

baconboy said:
No screen protector here as I couldn't find one, and luckily I have no scratches at all. The screen seems incredibly resistant!
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So you removed the one that came pre-installed on the phone?

Actually the EU version does not come with a screen protector. So maybe he has that version. i do

That's the reason I've always uesd tempered glass - micro scratches! To all the people thinking it's because of keys or coins, etc. in your pocket- it's not, as most keys and coins are usually softer metal that can't scratch Gorila Glass (that's how they're able to make keys for you from blanks).
It's little particles of sand that can end up with the rest of your pocket lint that's believed to be the cause of microscratches. Sand is usually silica which is 6-7 on MOH's scale for hardness which is above what any of the Gorilla Glass 1-5 has been rated to protect.

I'm now on my second Axon 7, due to a cracked screen. I was using an aftermarket flexible protector. Looking for a tempered glass option for the replacement phone.
On the upside, ZTE does at least include accidental damage coverage in the warranty. It's still $80 for accidental damage, but that's a heck of a lot cheaper than buying a new phone or getting the screen repaired.

tsgeek said:
I'm now on my second Axon 7, due to a cracked screen. I was using an aftermarket flexible protector.
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Which aftermarket flexible protector? How did it get cracked, and which case were you using, if any?
In my opinion, the case is the most important element of protection from cracking in case of drops, unless the screen hits something sharp, like a rock or the corner of something —*that's when you need tempered glass.

nuserame said:
Which aftermarket flexible protector? How did it get cracked, and which case were you using, if any?
In my opinion, the case is the most important element of protection from cracking in case of drops, unless the screen hits something sharp, like a rock or the corner of something —*that's when you need tempered glass.
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Good point. I wasn't using any kind of case, and it likely would have helped in my scenario. The protector was a DeltaShield BodyArmor Full Coverage Screen Protector. I dropped the phone on to my concrete porch. I think it hit flat face down on the concrete.
I have 2 different cases on order: a Spigen Rugged Armor case and a CoverON Hard Slim Hybrid Kickstand case. We'll see which one I like better.

Question Why does the S22 phone come without a screen protector?

I'm fed up getting a Samsung screen protector separately which is costly and it'll peel off in a few months!

mptynugget said:
I'm fed up getting a Samsung screen protector separately which is costly and it'll peel off in a few months!
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Yes, no screen protector in the box, and it is frustrating. I think Samsung is reducing the use of plastic so they are selling it separately you can try the Gadgetshieldz film screen protector which is really good and it is made from nano polymer and it can self-heal the scratches occur on it!

seancannery88 said:
Yes, no screen protector in the box, and it is frustrating. I think Samsung is reducing the use of plastic so they are selling it separately you can try the Gadgetshieldz film screen protector which is really good and it is made from nano polymer and it can self-heal the scratches occur on it!
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Yes it is frustrating! As you say the screen protector is really good at self healing, can you share a link?

mptynugget said:
Yes it is frustrating! As you say the screen protector is really good at self healing, can you share a link?
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Yes I use it on my S21 Ultra and the scratches disappear in a few hours, here's the link.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Screen Protectors, Scratch Guards, Full Body Screen Guards | Gadgetshieldz®
The plight of the Samsung Galaxy S22: Tempered glasses won't fit a curved screen. But the Gadgetshieldz® 360° Protection, scratchproof resistant & self-healing screen protectors are a perfect fit. Find out why? Best Screen Protector at an affordable price
www.gadgetshieldz.com

well they are pushing on using less plastic and going carbon neutral so that might be the reason orr..... might just be cost

Typically plastic film works less with yltrasonic sensors.
Try a glass one.

Mine came with a screen protector. I took it off and put a tempered glass on.

They do it so they can claim to be green while passing the waste and cost to the end consumer who's going to end up buying it all anyway.

Kumarson Shrestha said:
well they are pushing on using less plastic and going carbon neutral so that might be the reason orr..... might just be cost
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I think so!

seancannery88 said:
Yes I use it on my S21 Ultra and the scratches disappear in a few hours, here's the link.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Screen Protectors, Scratch Guards, Full Body Screen Guards | Gadgetshieldz®
The plight of the Samsung Galaxy S22: Tempered glasses won't fit a curved screen. But the Gadgetshieldz® 360° Protection, scratchproof resistant & self-healing screen protectors are a perfect fit. Find out why? Best Screen Protector at an affordable price
www.gadgetshieldz.com
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Thank you I'll get this with a Spigen case!!!

Darthapple said:
Typically plastic film works less with yltrasonic sensors.
Try a glass one.
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Thanks but I don't like the glass protector it keeps on breaking soon!

mptynugget said:
Thanks but I don't like the glass protector it keeps on breaking soon!
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I don't like it too but they are far more scratch resistant than plastic film. I have bought cheap hydrogel film from Aliexpress and fews days after, you already get some scratches. Same with a more expensive one, the Spigen Neoflex, totally useless as it scratches too easily.
So now, only tempered glass...

Trying to be Apple, No Charger/No Screen Protector/No 3.5mm Jack

blacriderv said:
I don't like it too but they are far more scratch resistant than plastic film. I have bought cheap hydrogel film from Aliexpress and fews days after, you already get some scratches. Same with a more expensive one, the Spigen Neoflex, totally useless as it scratches too easily.
So now, only tempered glass...
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That's why I suggested a Gadgetshieldz film screen guard which is not completely plastic and it can heal the scratches as I'm using one, I don't see the scratches they all disappear within minutes!

yh no plastic but they include that first protector with the little tab that it's not meant to be used as a film protector.
I mean, they could just include a proper film to give the user the choice to either keep it or peel it off.

so no screen protector on the phone out of the box- and the reason is to reduce plastic waste. I got the official samsung screen protector from the samsung shop- there is four times the amount of plastic waste in the packing as well as the box it came in. This is a load of samsung BS , just another revenue stream to upsell

Morphine1 said:
yh no plastic but they include that first protector with the little tab that it's not meant to be used as a film protector.
I mean, they could just include a proper film to give the user the choice to either keep it or peel it off.
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Yeah, they are reducing the use of plastic but they just increase the cost of the phone!!!

5teve0 said:
so no screen protector on the phone out of the box- and the reason is to reduce plastic waste. I got the official samsung screen protector from the samsung shop- there is four times the amount of plastic waste in the packing as well as the box it came in. This is a load of samsung BS , just another revenue stream to upsell
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If Samsung sees this comment they will just give away the protector as usual! Plastic waste is just a concept for them to earn extra money for the protectors!!!

mptynugget said:
I'm fed up getting a Samsung screen protector separately which is costly and it'll peel off in a few months!
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HELLOooooooo... why does ANYONE need some plastic garbage on top while phoen already is protected?! I NEVER EVER had any scratch on my screens... never.. It already have gorila glass. It takes talent scratch it. That's why samsung do not put plastic waste.