Swapped my case today and noticed some fine scratches on the sides of the glass.
Not the flat portion you actually use but the glass that curves around to the sides.
Has anybody else noticed any scratching on the unprotected parts of glass? Or is everyone considering these "acceptable" since that glass is vulnerable?
Are there any wet apply screen protectors out that cover the ENTIRE surface area of glass?
Up until now I haven't seen any
Yaminashi said:
Swapped my case today and noticed some fine scratches on the sides of the glass.
Not the flat portion you actually use but the glass that curves around to the sides.
Has anybody else noticed any scratching on the unprotected parts of glass? Or is everyone considering these "acceptable" since that glass is vulnerable?
Are there any wet apply screen protectors out that cover the ENTIRE surface area of glass?
Up until now I haven't seen any
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I have a tiny scratch in the same spot. I now have the spigen glass TR
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ceelo2008 said:
I have a tiny scratch in the same spot. I now have the spigen glass TR
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Correct me if I'm wrong but that doesnt curve and cover the glass on the sides?
I actually think those bits on the side are plastic, they're definitely not one solid piece along with the glass (aka its the glass + two side pieces)
Anyway, yea mine are not perfect, doesnt bother me.
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I actually think those bits on the side are plastic, they're definitely not one solid piece along with the glass (aka its the glass + two side pieces)
Anyway, yea mine are not perfect, doesnt bother me.
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They are plastic.
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should i finally get rid of mines? i love keeping my screen perfect, but working at verizon and demoing this phone so much i LOVE the feel of the regular screen. how easily scratchable is this screen?
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lol def wrong section but here.
Scratch test.
The glass won't scratch but the oleophobic coating will
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Best solution I have found here. No screen protector, no scratches.
spywhite said:
Best solution I have found here. No screen protector, no scratches.
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A 5 minute video to say "put it in a bag"...lol .
Fortified Glass man.
Its supposed to be better then gorilla glass, more in line with dragontrail glass.
I just keep my Galaxy Nexus in a fully enclosed case, pull it out to use and put it back when done, no scratches.
Metal like keys won't scratch the screen, sand will scratch ANY glass. Something to remember.
Tell that to my keys, gave my galaxy nexus a nice scratch on the screen
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rosswaa said:
Tell that to my keys, gave my galaxy nexus a nice scratch on the screen
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Impossible. Keys can't scratch any type of glass. It was something else.
For a material to scratch glass it has to be harder then glass. Sand, diamond, etc will scratch glass.
The metal in your keys can not. Period.
Adreno said:
Impossible. Keys can't scratch any type of glass. It was something else.
For a material to scratch glass it has to be harder then glass. Sand, diamond, etc will scratch glass.
The metal in your keys can not. Period.
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This is very reassuring, but maybe there's a coating on top of the glass that got scratched?
Well they deffinately scratched it, coating or glass. There is a scratch on the screen
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This is very reassuring, but maybe there's a coating on top of the glass that got scratched?
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If you cannot feel it with your fingernail, it's not a real scratch.
There is quite some stuff in the wild that can scratch hardened glass, e.g.:
quartz, hardened steel, tungsten, emerald, spinel, topaz, cubic zirconia, chrysoberyl, chromium, silicon nitride, corundum, silicon carbide (carborundum), tungsten carbide, titanium carbide, stishovite, rhenium diboride, tantalum carbide, titanium diboride, boron nitride, boron, diamond.
Thankfully most of this stuff usually doesn't come close to your screen, except for sand/dust, which is basically everywhere. :-|
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_hardness
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Impossible. Keys can't scratch any type of glass. It was something else.
For a material to scratch glass it has to be harder then glass. Sand, diamond, etc will scratch glass.
The metal in your keys can not. Period.
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Just curious can fingernails scratch it? I assume not.
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Honestly not a real scratch?? Regardless if its on the glass or not its still a scratch.
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I highly recommend getting a screen protector. I had one and removed it 5 days later since I couldn't stand the horrible texture of the thing . The next day I got a scratch on the bezel right above the screen (beside the front facing camera)
EDIT: You may want to look for a case like this (which probably adds some bulk as reported by some reviews): http://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-PREMIUM-LEATHER-QUBITS-PACKAGING/dp/B0062VEF98/ref=pd_cp_cps_1
I also recommend a screen protector, always nice to have I think.
hi i was wondering if you buy a galaxy note front glass only and apply some silicone glue to it can you use it as a screen protector here is a link http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-GT-...sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351699974&sr=8-1-spell
This probably won't work, they thin layer between the two sheets of gorilla glass will cause problems with registering your finger, especially if there is silicone in the way
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hi i was wondering if you buy a galaxy note front glass only and apply some silicone glue to it can you use it as a screen protector here is a link http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-GT-...sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351699974&sr=8-1-spell
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You may want to look at the Spigen GLAS.t; same idea as what your talking about. It's chemically hardened glass, not gorilla glass, but it works fine over top of the regular screen. It does cost a bit more than what you linked to.
Erica aka AngelOfMusic1989
daeuka said:
You may want to look at the Spigen GLAS.t; same idea as what your talking about. It's chemically hardened glass, not gorilla glass, but it works fine over top of the regular screen. It does cost a bit more than what you linked to.
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Demonstrated by Erica in this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqWCTkVe_EY&list=UUB2527zGV3A0Km_quJiUaeQ&index=23&feature=plcp :victory::highfive:
Exactly - Spigen or this other one (there was another one, cheaper). Right now your idea doesn't make sense. Using the front glass as a screen protector? What for? If I bought a front glass I would simply stop using screen protector altogether and just change my front glass for the one I bought when my original glass gets too damaged.
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You may want to look at the Spigen GLAS.t; same idea as what your talking about. It's chemically hardened glass, not gorilla glass, but it works fine over top of the regular screen. It does cost a bit more than what you linked to.
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Got one. Great
Sent from the man hiding in your attic......
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Got one. Great
Sent from the man hiding in your attic......
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How much did you pay and where did you get it from?
How much will it cost for the front glass.....can anyone give link on ebay?
Hello, my phone is at Sony right now for new glass . I was using aRingke fusion case, with P think glass on the front. Saturday night it fell off the couch onto hardwood floor on its face. I didn't see any cracks then, but the next day the screen shattered in my front pocket. The tempered glass cover was fine and showed no signs of an impact. I really liked the glass, but did notice that there was about a millimeter of space on either side when it was installed. I was wondering if there are any protectors that are truly covering the glass all the way to the edge of the frame? I think that Full coverage of the glass may have protected it better, since the shattered area looked like it started right at the edge of the glass.
Any suggestions or comments?
Thanks
1mm isn't much, what brand did you have? I'd suggest the DevilCase tempered glass. It's near perfect.
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It was the Pthink brand that is on Amazon. I've been thinking about going to the Devilcase, but the unprotected back concerns me.
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It was the Pthink brand that is on Amazon. I've been thinking about going to the Devilcase, but the unprotected back concerns me.
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I'm referring to their tempered glass, not the bumper:silly:
Ohhh. I didn't realize they had tempered glass! Thanks, I'll check it out.
I finally got my phone back and ordered the Devilcase glass. I can confirm that it is a VERY tight fit! I coupled that with a solid wood case so hopefully no more broken screens for me!
Well its been a little over a week and had been doing well with no scratches. Been putting it in my pockets and laying it around just everyday normal use. Well today I scratched it pretty good. Had on my rock revival jeans. Most of these jeans have a button right above the pocket opening. Well it slid across that button and scratched it pretty good. I had already bought a tempered glass screen protector off eBay but was going to wait on putting it on. So I peeled off the outer layer. This was surprisingly easy. And I put on the glass protector. I know Motorola advised against this but theirs scratches pretty good. This glass one doesn't scratch. And it does actually feel better. Shatter proof is awesome but scratch proof is important too.
You know u can put a screen protector over the shatterproof film and u wouldn't have that problem
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Well its been a little over a week and had been doing well with no scratches. Been putting it in my pockets and laying it around just everyday normal use. Well today I scratched it pretty good. Had on my rock revival jeans. Most of these jeans have a button right above the pocket opening. Well it slid across that button and scratched it pretty good. I had already bought a tempered glass screen protector off eBay but was going to wait on putting it on. So I peeled off the outer layer. This was surprisingly easy. And I put on the glass protector. I know Motorola advised against this but theirs scratches pretty good. This glass one doesn't scratch. And it does actually feel better. Shatter proof is awesome but scratch proof is important too.
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Which one did you put on, that you said feels better? Is it thicker, does it fit perfectly?
itanas said:
Which one did you put on, that you said feels better? Is it thicker, does it fit perfectly?
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The one I got does not fit well.
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You know u can put a screen protector over the shatterproof film and u wouldn't have that problem
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Yeah I know. But all the other phones I had were gorilla glass and didn't scratch and I liked that. Never used screen protectors on them. When I put the glass one on top of their outer shield, it was just too thick for me. It seemed like the screen was more sunk in. I knows that may sound like nic picking but I didn't like it.
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Which one did you put on, that you said feels better? Is it thicker, does it fit perfectly?
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Found one on eBay and it fits perfectly. Yeah it will shatter but I'm pretty confident the underneath won't if I drop it. All layers are plastic. I'm liking it so far. So to me, I kinda get the best of both worlds. Scratch resistance and shatter proof (underneath that is).
Honestly u just need a basic thin scratch resistance screen protector cause tempered glass isnt really needed with a 4 year screen warranty
The one I found on eBay was like 15.00. It fits really well. It has the cut out for the speakers and covers the rest. It's a little thicker than the original but I use a snap on slim fitting tpu case and it covers all the outer edges nicely.
waterninja21 said:
Honestly u just need a basic thin scratch resistance screen protector cause tempered glass isnt really needed with a 4 year screen warranty
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Yeah but glass feels better.
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The one I found on eBay was like 15.00. It fits really well. It has the cut out for the speakers and covers the rest. It's a little thicker than the original but I use a snap on slim fitting tpu case and it covers all the outer edges nicely.
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Is this the one you bought? http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARD-TEMPER...658149?hash=item4643d3b325:g:9PUAAOSwl9BWNlgh
How is the fit on the edges and center? Some have commented that there is a slight curve to the screen and the glass doesn't sit down in the center.
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How is the fit on the edges and center? Some have commented that there is a slight curve to the screen and the glass doesn't sit down in the center.
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I picked up the tempered glass that Verizon sells for the Turbo 2. It is extremely thin and flexible (so it works well with the slight curve), if applied correctly you can barely tell it's on there.
Yeah it worked well at first but now its starting to bubble in middle and on one corner. I'd look for a different one. I just ordered trimaxx 360 clear case. I'm hoping this will work pretty well. It has pretty good reviews. I really don't want to put Verizon's outer shield back on. It scratches way too easily.
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Now we have replacement phones how are you carrying them?
I have spigen neo hybrid crystal and factory screen plastic while I decide what to do.
Its a problem. I have yet to own an Edge series mobile that I am able to purchase a glass screen protector in fact any sort of screen protection. This is the one major problem for most Edge users across the range.
Please let me know if you find a decent one.
Ryland
Naked but trying nano liquid. No scratches so far. It's in a ringke air case
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bonerp said:
Naked but trying nano liquid. No scratches so far. It's in a ringke air case
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Isn't it too cold in the UK to walk around naked?
Ryland
Put your clothes on you will catch cold! :good:
I am thinking about putting a skinomi wet install full body protector film, the back part is the the one I worry the most, but I dont want to hide it in a case, as it is really eye catching
OK so further to this I have scratches on the rear of my phone - which generally lives in a CASE! This GG5 is ****e.
bonerp said:
OK so further to this I have scratches on the rear of my phone - which generally lives in a CASE! This GG5 is ****e.
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And you're using a liquid protector on it?
Yep clearly does not work.
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I think sand and similar particles will scratch gorilla glass. If sand or similar particles get behind the case on a glass backed phone it can likely get scratches. I also agree that the curved glass screens mean any tempered screen protector is pretty much out. That sucks, because tempered protectors prevent about 95% of breaks and they hold up much better than plastic protectors which get scratched easily. I have been making my own clear plastic screen protectors by using a tempered protector I had that fit over the flat part of the display (but wouldn't stay down on the edges even still which is why I took it off) as a template to make a screen protector out of dollar store tablet screen protectors. That is not a permanent solution and once I get my replacement N7 set up I am going to be using the galaxy tab7 plastic skin protector and wrap it around the phone all the way to the back. This has already been done as DIY screen protector by another member here and looks like the best option right now. I will not be going naked as one of my businesses is contracting/construction (the other retail) and my phone will be in a tool pouch so I need to have some kind of screen protector on when working like this.
yes, sand particles between the case and the back,will surely make scratches, no doubt about