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Anyone spotted a good screen protector for the Arc? I used a Brando in the past and was very happy with it, but I can't find the Arc on their homepage yet.

I've just ordered one from e-bay ;-)

Hey, I just read that there might be a screen protector installed out of the box!

yes that is true..
once u remove the top film..
look carefully..
factory fitted screen protector is on the screen..
also there is an extra protector amongst the warranty card and papers

Yes, mine had already a screen protector installed. An theres an extra in the box.
And there was a really leathercase.

i got mine two days ago with a screen protector in the box but i looked real carefully and didnt seem to see one pre fitted on the screen. Maybe i looked wrong
I also got an HDMI cable and leather case in the box.
can someone please tell me that maybe there are some countries where the screen protector is not pre fitted ? is that possible ? or have i not looked hard enough ?

There can be regional differences of course (some parts of Europe get a 16GB SDHC and a leather case...), but supposedly the protector is extremely hard to see. It was the same with the X10, and most people didn't even realize there was a protector installed and put another one right over it.

Just noticed it had a protector already installed. I installed the one that came in the box, so I now have to protectors on the screen lol.
Clarivue recently released protectors for the Arc. Cant post a link cuz I'm new here!
I like their anti glare protectors, because fingerprint marks are not as visible - which is very important for me for a touch screen device.
Although they are a little more expensive, you get two in a pack. You can use coupon clear630 and get 10% off. If your ordering 3 or more items you get another 10% off.
I got my Arc 3 days after it came out in Dubai, checked clarivue that day they didn't have them for the Arc, so I ordered anti-glare protectors from eBay. I checked clarivue again yesterday and they had them.

lol i also didnt notice thrs a preinstalled sp on the screen thus applied the extra sp.. now i have double protection!!! lol...

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At the factory, they pose it without any imperfection

Found one in the box but my eyes aren't good enough to see if theres one on already :-B I assume there is
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rustynuts34 said:
Found one in the box but my eyes aren't good enough to see if theres one on already :-B I assume there is
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You will see a very small line just inside the edge of the screen itself going all the way around. I can guarantee you already have one already installed
If in doubt use a magnifying glass.

anyone used a 3M Vikuiti ADQC27 for the arc? Does it fit well?

hey everyone, just so you know SGP has put out their screen shields for the arc, imo they are one of the best so, give it a look and enjoy
http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/sony-ericsson/xperia-arc.html

Have anyone thought about Invisible Shield from zagg
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php

i just bought one a few days ago off ebay... still waiting for it to come in.
i had one on my x10 and i liked it. it is much more resistant to scratches than sony ericsson's so-called 'scratch resistant shatter proof sheet on mineral glass'. apparently zagg invisishield skins are made with the same material used to protect military helicopter blades (from what i've heard). one of the downsides to it is it makes finger swiping a bit harder because the screen is a bit more 'grippy'.

Personally, I would avoid Zaag, they are so tricky to apply. My recommendation has to be Martin Fields' or Brando.

whoah!..i just read this thread...and realised that there was a screen protector already preinstalled..unfortunately I had applied the one provided in the box a few days back (horribly i must add)...nice feature by Sony, but they shud mention it..

has anybody tried to remove the factory installed screenprotector? The reason i ask is because i removed the extra screenprotector that i installed when i got the phone since it had some inperfections, now i have a scratch in what i hope is the factory screenprotector and not the screen itself and a invisibleshield waiting to be installed but i cant remove the factory installed one

yea... screen protectors are a b*tch to install. do it once and do it right.

Word of Caution

I got my shiny new ZL C6506 on Friday morning and by Friday afternoon I already had a few pretty good scratches on the screen. This only got worse over the weekend. I assumed it was gorilla glass but sure enough I look on gsmarena.com at the specs and its scratch-resistant and shatter-proof glass. I guess I will have to start checking this before I buy phones from now on. I just assumed a $600 phone would have better glass. Otherwise, I love the phone. This is the first factory unlocked phone I have been able to find that has AT&T LTE bands.

colts187 said:
I got my shiny new ZL C6506 on Friday morning and by Friday afternoon I already had a few pretty good scratches on the screen. This only got worse over the weekend. I assumed it was gorilla glass but sure enough I look on gsmarena.com at the specs and its scratch-resistant and shatter-proof glass. I guess I will have to start checking this before I buy phones from now on. I just assumed a $600 phone would have better glass. Otherwise, I love the phone. This is the first factory unlocked phone I have been able to find that has AT&T LTE bands.
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why don't you put that thin layer that guards the screen. I have an xperia arc (yeah, old phone), I have it since 7 months and my screen doesn't have a single scratch, yet.

blakstar said:
why don't you put that thin layer that guards the screen. I have an xperia arc (yeah, old phone), I have it since 7 months and my screen doesn't have a single scratch, yet.
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I did think about it but I've had a Note 2 for months and it barely has a scratch on it. I haven't had a phone scratch this easily since my Galaxy Nexus, its probably a similar glass.

Why don't you remove the preinstalled "screen protector" if you got scratches on it?
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OP, are you sure the glass itself has scratched or does it have a preinstalled SP on it?
Regardless of which glass it is, it will scratch. I have had plenty of phones with GG2 and though not immediately visible, under a strong light, you can see plenty of micro scratches when looked at from a particular angle. I hate putting on SPs myself, but as of now, theres no phone with a glass that wont scratch.

They should learn to reach things before they post. What they have scratched is the screen protector on the screen that it came withpreinstalled. I'm using nothing but the preinstalled protector but I haven't scratched it yet.

hg3atintin said:
Why don't you remove the preinstalled "screen protector" if you got scratches on it?
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I second this. The 6506 comes with a pre-installed screen protector (look closely & you'll see it) -- your scratches are probably in that, rather than on the actual glass. I've had my 6506 for nearly 2 weeks now and I have no scratches on it anywhere.
The only thing that it seems the 6502/3 (?) comes with that the 6506 does not is an extra screen protector in the box. It just has the one pre-installed. If you look near the edges of the glass, you'll probably notice that you can see the edge of the screen protector. I've been tempted to remove it and replace it with something a bit nicer, but I haven't thus far, and haven't had any real problems.

wingzero2085 said:
I second this. The 6506 comes with a pre-installed screen protector (look closely & you'll see it) -- your scratches are probably in that, rather than on the actual glass. I've had my 6506 for nearly 2 weeks now and I have no scratches on it anywhere.
The only thing that it seems the 6502/3 (?) comes with that the 6506 does not is an extra screen protector in the box. It just has the one pre-installed. If you look near the edges of the glass, you'll probably notice that you can see the edge of the screen protector. I've been tempted to remove it and replace it with something a bit nicer, but I haven't thus far, and haven't had any real problems.
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You are correct, I did not receive an extra screen protector with my c6503.
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Sorry I didn't realize it had a screen protector preinstalled. I didn't see anywhere that it stated it had a screen protector on it. I wonder if that is what is affecting the viewing angles. I don't want to remove it to find out. Thanks guys

colts187 said:
Sorry I didn't realize it had a screen protector preinstalled. I didn't see anywhere that it stated it had a screen protector on it. I wonder if that is what is affecting the viewing angles. I don't want to remove it to find out. Thanks guys
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What is affecting the viewing angles is the screen itself. No SP makes the screen look washed out from an angle, the privacy ones just dim it out
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You are correct, I did not receive an extra screen protector with my c6503.
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I think he meant to say that the 6503/6502 comes with an additional SP. But from your comment it seems like the 6503 does not. Mine came with one. I have a 6502 though :cyclops:

I want to remove my SP (I have an Xperia arc though). Can I use the SP as a stylus pen, because there are many tutorials on how to make a stylus pen from a screen protector

I think you'll find Sony had used dragontail glass on the ZL. If so it won't scratch easy. Sure the screen protector will though strange move from Sony even if it's shatter proof protection.
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anirudh412 said:
What is affecting the viewing angles is the screen itself. No SP makes the screen look washed out from an angle, the privacy ones just dim it out
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wrong the good privacy display protection changes the viewing angle a lot!! And thats ment to be!
I checked a few! And e.g. if u r sitting in a plane with a good protection the guy beside u cannot see a **** of your display..)
The cheap only dim...)

the factory installed sheet is not a regular screen protector but a "Shatter Proof Sheet" which can be easily scratched. some users report that in XZ, the SONY logo is printed on this sheet.
below are the links for these cases.
http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/03/2...-the-xperia-z-screen-protector-sony-logo-too/
http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/450944#450944

Rob1972 said:
wrong the good privacy display protection changes the viewing angle a lot!! And thats ment to be!
I checked a few! And e.g. if u r sitting in a plane with a good protection the guy beside u cannot see a **** of your display..)
The cheap only dim...)
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I think you misunderstood, or I couldnt explain well. Privacy SP dont wash out your display when looked at from an angle. You cannot see anything because they dim it out completely. Not make it appear all white.

If you remove the shatter proof screen protector you need an oleophobic coating on it or it will be filled with fingerprint in no time. A simple method to do so is using rain repellant on car windshield, something like RainX will do just fine

The anti-shatter film on my ZL didn't last a day without scratching. The fabric of my back pocket (denim) is too stressful for it. So, is Sony going to void my warranty if I remove it and replace it with a the Skinomi I ordered on day 1?
Note: the screen on my gen 1 Galaxy S took the same treatment for 3 years without a scratch.
Can I buy another anti-shatter film from Sony?

I have got my C6502 with not installed protector and spended about 3 hours to install is myself.
I have almost damaged the protector.

Talked to Sony
Called Xperia support. and Sony Store. It took 4 calls total because they kept passing the buck to each other.
I had to get at least one rep to Google the coating before they even believed that it existed.
And, of course, from there, they assume removing it voids the warranty...
...not because they've been told by Sony ... but because they think so.
They all seem to agree, however, that carrying a phone in your back pocket for a few days without it scratching is a reasonable expectation.
I'd love to know the engineering rationale behind this stupid coating.
I CAN'T be "keeping manufacturing cost down" with a $760 retail price.
For that, it should have Gorilla or Dragontail glass.
If it does have it, then it should be fine to remove the film.
You'd think Sony would have trained their staff on this. It HAS to have come up by now.

I got 2 Xperia ZLs, C6502 black and white few days ago for me and my wife. One bought through Newegg and the other from Amazon. Neither came with extra screen protector.

[Q] Who has removed the screen protector (and is glad they did)?

I'm just curious if anyone has removed it and it is better with no issues. I didn't get the extra one in the box and the one on there already has a hairline scratch that is annoying me, I've never had a screen protector on any smartphone before....

i have removed it and no the sony logo doesnt peel off like on the z, i have applied IQ screen protector and it is way better int terms of scratches and fingerprint smudges.

sirsmokey said:
i have removed it and no the sony logo doesnt peel off like on the z, i have applied IQ screen protector and it is way better int terms of scratches and fingerprint smudges.
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Thanks, I'll check into that screen protector. I was curious too if anyone has left it off (without another one) and had any issues - I've read some people saying it has no oleophobic coating so gets a lot of fingerprints. And so I read about a product called Fusso Smartphone http://www.amazon.com/Anti-fingerprint-Oleophobic-SmartPhone-TM-necessary/dp/B008HVBU9O and am thinking maybe this can be used? Or is it good by itself after removing screen protector

I would only suggest that u use a screen protector made specifically for your phone brand and model type.
Should you get a protector ? only you can decide what kind of person you are and how to treat things you purchase.
but in my instance
I took my OEM screen protector off a day earlier than when the new one was to arrive. that was a long day, constantly had to remind my self to be careful of where I put my phone. I am quite pleased with IQ s screen protector

sirsmokey said:
i have removed it and no the sony logo doesnt peel off like on the z, i have applied IQ screen protector and it is way better int terms of scratches and fingerprint smudges.
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it mean sony logo still there even i remove the screen protector ?

yes it is still there. on the xperia z it does come off

keith777 said:
I'm just curious if anyone has removed it and it is better with no issues. I didn't get the extra one in the box and the one on there already has a hairline scratch that is annoying me, I've never had a screen protector on any smartphone before....
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The screen film that comes stock on the Xperia ZL (as well as the Z) is not a screen protector...it is a film (protector) to help keep the glass from shattering. I have heard and seen the video where the kid decides to remove this level of protection. Why? Because he is crazy. I purchased the Skinomi Tech Skin screen protector (wet application) and installed it right over the stock film and it works beautifully. No degradation of the HD screen quality nor sensitivity of touch. Now, I have both a screen protector on top of the film to protect the screen from shattering as originally shipped from Sony.
I am not sure of the tempered nature of the Sony screens. Definitely not Gorilla Glass 1 or 2 but, I have heard it is from an Asian company that makes similar screens to Gorilla Glass (I thing it is called Dragontrail). I guess you could argue if the screen on the ZL was of the Gorilla Glass quality or better, the point would be mute, and no screen or shatter film protection would be necessary.
Good quality screen protector is a small investment to protect such a beautiful phone.

jmarnell said:
The screen film that comes stock on the Xperia ZL (as well as the Z) is not a screen protector...it is a film (protector) to help keep the glass from shattering. I have heard and seen the video where the kid decides to remove this level of protection. Why? Because he is crazy. I purchased the Skinomi Tech Skin screen protector (wet application) and installed it right over the stock film and it works beautifully. No degradation of the HD screen quality nor sensitivity of touch. Now, I have both a screen protector on top of the film to protect the screen from shattering as originally shipped from Sony.
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Sorry, but you are incorrect. It is a screen protector. In Japan, it is really common practice to sell phones with factory/service installed screen protector, because it saves person from trouble of trying to apply protector without dust getting under it, also adhesive could be used for more robust installation. So when somebody scratches theirs, they just pop in the service to get protector replaced instead of replacing whole screen - it saves company & user lot of costs.
This film protects glass from shattering to extent, but no more than any screen protector does. Its pointless to install second protector on top of it, this will only reduce backlight brightness & sensitivity (even if slightly).

Whatever it is, it sucks. I've never had a screen protector before, the glass feels way better to me, and probably looks a little better. The thing that comes on here scratches so easy - all I ever do it set it down screen up or put it in my pocket with nothing else in that pocket. Not to mention the lint it attracts..
I ordered the Fusso smartphone stuff for applying an oleophobic coating, seems to have gotten mostly good reviews, when I get it i'm removing this screen protector. I'll post results when i'm done..

So I removed the screen protector, wasn't hard at all just had to use a pin to get it started. To me, the glass feels way better and looks better. I applied the Fusso smartphone for adding an oleophobic coating last night. So far so good, after being on the phone a little bit this morning I saw some fingerprints and just used my shirt to wipe them off and they came right off - I guess the oleophobic coating is working, although it didn't seem bad even before I put it on the glass. Sony should really abandon the practice of putting a screen protector on new phones ( i don't think anyone else does), maybe include it, but this feels way better to me without it.

keith777 said:
So I removed the screen protector, wasn't hard at all just had to use a pin to get it started. To me, the glass feels way better and looks better. I applied the Fusso smartphone for adding an oleophobic coating last night. So far so good, after being on the phone a little bit this morning I saw some fingerprints and just used my shirt to wipe them off and they came right off - I guess the oleophobic coating is working, although it didn't seem bad even before I put it on the glass. Sony should really abandon the practice of putting a screen protector on new phones ( i don't think anyone else does), maybe include it, but this feels way better to me without it.
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So... Sony logo really doesn't come off with the screen protector right? Good to know.
A question: Is the screen really scratch resistant? Searched for some videos and didn't find any screen scratch test, etc. I know you're not going to scratch your screen just to test it, but, do you leave it with keys, coins...? Would be glad to know if gets scratched easily or not. And when you take off the screen protector, is there any hard to remove glue on the screen?

WendellGnR said:
So... Sony logo really doesn't come off with the screen protector right? Good to know.
A question: Is the screen really scratch resistant? Searched for some videos and didn't find any screen scratch test, etc. I know you're not going to scratch your screen just to test it, but, do you leave it with keys, coins...? Would be glad to know if gets scratched easily or not. And when you take off the screen protector, is there any hard to remove glue on the screen?
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What do you mean by "really scratch resistant"? Do you mean scratch-proof? Because its not, and there is no such thing as scratch-proof material. If you find something harder than glass, you can scratch it. Ordinary sand is the best example.
If you carry phone in pocket with keys (or in jeans pocket with studs which could contact screen when you move it from/to pocket), I recommend using screen protector.
To remove tackiness which could be left from original one, just use some alcohol to clean it.

[Q] Screen Protector?

I scratched my screen earlier today and so removed the stock protector which thankfully was the only thing scratched, screen is still good but I was wondering how tough is the naked screen against scratches?
I was thinking of getting another screen protector but firstly I suck at putting the thing on, and secondly not sure whats the better type to go. Ebay sell tons of cheap ones just not sure if they are any good, or would naked screen be ok?
Thanks :good:

I have a what you call a 'naked' screen xD
And since then I don't have any scratches which I had first. I'm happy I've done it
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Ned_Flanders said:
I scratched my screen earlier today and so removed the stock protector which thankfully was the only thing scratched, screen is still good but I was wondering how tough is the naked screen against scratches?
I was thinking of getting another screen protector but firstly I suck at putting the thing on, and secondly not sure whats the better type to go. Ebay sell tons of cheap ones just not sure if they are any good, or would naked screen be ok?
Thanks :good:
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Naked screen. 18+ topic.
Powered by TVR with Android 4.1.2 on the board.

Cheap screen protectors are the ones that are a bit harder to put on. If you are prone to damaging phones get a screen protector, if not you could try it without one. Look at decent ones like spigen sgp series.
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Well better you apply some cloth for your screen then...
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Ned_Flanders said:
I scratched my screen earlier today and so removed the stock protector which thankfully was the only thing scratched, screen is still good but I was wondering how tough is the naked screen against scratches?
I was thinking of getting another screen protector but firstly I suck at putting the thing on, and secondly not sure whats the better type to go. Ebay sell tons of cheap ones just not sure if they are any good, or would naked screen be ok?
Thanks :good:
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Jokes aside with naked screen but I would not recommend leaving screen without protector. Sony devices do not have screen as tough as other brands and it will be prone to cracks and scratches.
What I would do is go to your local mobile retailer/service centre and ask for good screen protector for your device. They usually carry different brands from cheapie foils to heavy duty screen protectors. They will also clean your screen with appropriate agent (like isopropyl alcohol) to get rid of any grease/dust and apply your protector for a small fee.
Unless you like trashy look of your handset I strongly recommend good screen protector and rubber case or flip-out case. Ever put your keys and small change in a pocket together with your phone? I would still use my ancient handsets if not my carelessness. I only change them when I destroy them by being stupid

What do you mean with stock screen protector? I bought my Ion in ebay with some scratches on screen but the screen does not look flat on borders.. Does it have a stock screen protector? What If i peal it off and damage the screen

Najuto9tail said:
What do you mean with stock screen protector? I bought my Ion in ebay with some scratches on screen but the screen does not look flat on borders.. Does it have a stock screen protector? What If i peal it off and damage the screen
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If there is a thin layer (you need to look closely) that you can peel off then you can peel it and apply another fresh one. Peeling it will not damage anything but leaving 'naked' screen will expose it to scratches and cracks because it not only acts as a protective layer against scratches but also applies some surface tension to the screen that makes cracking or shattering it a bit harder.
There was a review of different kinds of handset screen glass and Sony generic scratch resistant mineral glass is not as tough as other phones with toughened screens (only Xperia J and SP have patented "gorilla glass" same as in HTC, iPhone, LG, Nokia and Samsung) and only latest Xperia models got upgrade to shatter proof and scratch resistant glass from undisclosed manufacturer.
Again, I recommend to buy a good screen protector instead of just cheap thin foil that will easily be torn when rubbing against car/home keys misplaced in your pocket.

Ned_Flanders said:
I scratched my screen earlier today and so removed the stock protector which thankfully was the only thing scratched, screen is still good but I was wondering how tough is the naked screen against scratches?
I was thinking of getting another screen protector but firstly I suck at putting the thing on, and secondly not sure whats the better type to go. Ebay sell tons of cheap ones just not sure if they are any good, or would naked screen be ok?
Thanks :good:
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The Xperia S has a tough screen but with phones like this it's better safe than sorry, so yeah don't leave your screen naked! :good:
BTW next time plz post in the Q&A section

Vikuiti Screen Protector
I use these two types on top of the original sony screen protector. no problems, reaction is perfekt.
Vikuiti ADQC27
Vikuiti DQCM30
very easy to mount, high quality, perfect fit. never saw better ones.
a german shop: schutzfolien24.de

what is your opinion?

Hi guys
I have Xperia ZL (c6503) and I want to remove the shutter proof screen protector
do you recommend me to do that ?

abdullah.darwish said:
Hi guys
I have Xperia ZL (c6503) and I want to remove the shutter proof screen protector
do you recommend me to do that ?
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I remove it from my c 6506, and nothing happened to the sony logo, also looks much better screen

xtc218 said:
I remove it from my c 6506, and nothing happened to the sony logo, also looks much better screen
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what about scratches ? does the screen get scratches after removing the screen protector ?

abdullah.darwish said:
what about scratches ? does the screen get scratches after removing the screen protector ?
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I took mine off as well, I found the glass had a weird residue on it after I removed the ASF. I used nail polish remover and it seemed to get rid of it. The are two problems with how sony deals with its ASF. One it is easily scratched and hurts the screen clarity, two the glass itself has no anti fingerprint coating.
IU would suggest removing it and finding a good screen protector that has a nice glass like feel to it. I have been using the Clairvue, but you can find multiple posts where people suggest their favorite. Ideally you could find a tempered glass one but I have since moved to the xperia z and my wife uses the ZL, so I'm not sure if there is any out for the ZL.

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I took mine off as well, I found the glass had a weird residue on it after I removed the ASF. I used nail polish remover and it seemed to get rid of it. The are two problems with how sony deals with its ASF. One it is easily scratched and hurts the screen clarity, two the glass itself has no anti fingerprint coating.
IU would suggest removing it and finding a good screen protector that has a nice glass like feel to it. I have been using the Clairvue, but you can find multiple posts where people suggest their favorite. Ideally you could find a tempered glass one but I have since moved to the xperia z and my wife uses the ZL, so I'm not sure if there is any out for the ZL.
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Thank you very much :good: