Screen scratches easily? - Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A

I just got my Nexus 7 (2013) a few days ago and there is a thin scratch in the middle of the screen. The thing is, I don't even know how it got there. Its not connecting to the bezel or the end of the glass, so I don't think its a scratch. Should I bring it back? Or will they just say its my fault? Anyone else notice their screen scratching easily?
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bellerophon90 said:
I just got my Nexus 7 (2013) a few days ago and there is a thin scratch in the middle of the screen. The thing is, I don't even know how it got there. Its not connecting to the bezel or the end of the glass, so I don't think its a scratch. Should I bring it back? Or will they just say its my fault? Anyone else notice their screen scratching easily?
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I thought I saw fine scratches on mine already, but i cleaned it really well and now its flawless again. I'd take it back and not say anything about the screen. just say its been randomly rebooting and you want to exchange for another one.

bellerophon90 said:
I just got my Nexus 7 (2013) a few days ago and there is a thin scratch in the middle of the screen. The thing is, I don't even know how it got there. Its not connecting to the bezel or the end of the glass, so I don't think its a scratch. Should I bring it back? Or will they just say its my fault? Anyone else notice their screen scratching easily?
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I had a scratch on the 2nd day. On the 3rd day I got some more scratches on the screen. Now I have a zagg shield on it.
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How do you scratch this baby?
With your fingers?
Do you put some books on the screen?
Do you put the tab in your pocket?
Sorry I can't figure out..
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Matrix_19 said:
How do you scratch this baby?
With your fingers?
Do you put some books on the screen?
Do you put the tab in your pocket?
Sorry I can't figure out..
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Personally, I like to use a fine grit sandpaper to scratch mine.
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Idiot's
You have to be a complete moron to scratch the screen. I have had keys on mine my dog has walked on mine and i have no scratches.
Matrix_19 said:
How do you scratch this baby?
With your fingers?
Do you put some books on the screen?
Do you put the tab in your pocket?
Sorry I can't figure out..
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bellerophon90 said:
I just got my Nexus 7 (2013) a few days ago and there is a thin scratch in the middle of the screen. The thing is, I don't even know how it got there. Its not connecting to the bezel or the end of the glass, so I don't think its a scratch. Should I bring it back? Or will they just say its my fault? Anyone else notice their screen scratching easily?
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I noticed a very fine scratch on mine also. I had been putting it screen face down when I place it down somewhere to protect the screen, should something fall on it. I don't know how it got the scratch but it is annoying. I now put it screen up when I put it down somewhere though.

The silicone adhesive on the 'hard' screen protectors will fill it in for the most part.

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Dust under screen protetors?

Can you rise the wet applied protector up get the clean the dust places then use solution to reapply the protector again? or once you take it off, it's done?
Tried that before. Didn't work. It's a one time deal. The moment you peel it after settling, it stretches already
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Oh, I guess I will just get a new one..its just two bucks
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Screen scratched with protector on

I had a screen protector on since day one. Yesterday I went to replace it and when I took it off my screen had about 5 scratches on it... Gorilla glass and screen protector, and still doesn't help lol smh
Anyone else have this happen?
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I hope not, I always take of my phones, have an invisibleshield on this bad boy, if I get a scratch I'll be pissed!
If it makes you feel any better, my glass cracked in two different places from sliding off my chest while I was laying on the floor.
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jonathan3579 said:
If it makes you feel any better, my glass cracked in two different places from sliding off my chest while I was laying on the floor.
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Wow it cracked from like a 2ft slide?
Smh so much for this gorilla glass
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I dropped mine from about 5 feet in the air onto solid concrete. It landed directly on the back side (battery cover) and hardly marked my back casing and nothing happened to the phone at all.
No screen protector or case.
uoY_redruM said:
I dropped mine from about 5 feet in the air onto solid concrete. It landed directly on the back side (battery cover) and hardly marked my back casing and nothing happened to the phone at all.
No screen protector or case.
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Wow red you got lucky.
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Crisisx1 said:
Wow it cracked from like a 2ft slide?
Smh so much for this gorilla glass
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No, it cracked from about a 6 inch slide. That's the worst part about it. There's not a single mark on my phone because it was in a case when it happened. I called Samsung and they have to evaluate whether the damage was caused by me or some sort of manufacturing defect. I'm almost positive they're gonna rule against me despite how ridiculous the circumstances were.
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jonathan3579 said:
No, it cracked from about a 6 inch slide. That's the worst part about it. There's not a single mark on my phone because it was in a case when it happened. I called Samsung and they have to evaluate whether the damage was caused by me or some sort of manufacturing defect. I'm almost positive they're gonna rule against me despite how ridiculous the circumstances were.
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That sucks! What case are you using?
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jonathan3579 said:
No, it cracked from about a 6 inch slide. That's the worst part about it. There's not a single mark on my phone because it was in a case when it happened. I called Samsung and they have to evaluate whether the damage was caused by me or some sort of manufacturing defect. I'm almost positive they're gonna rule against me despite how ridiculous the circumstances were.
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Wow 6 inch fall and it cracked. I've thrown me phone on my bed before from like 6 feet and nothing but then again that's a soft area
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g2uzer said:
That sucks! What case are you using?
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It was just some plastic case that Target (ironically) had on clearance. I kinda regret that decision...
It mostly depend on the point of impact. If you dropped it directly at it's corner, it'll most likely crack. And I feel the screen on this phone cracks way too easily. I've dropped it once on my bed. Luckily the screen didn't crack.
I have minor scratches on my screen from I have no clue what, I've had a case on it since day one and never lay my phone on its front only on the back and it has minor but noticeable scratches. Annoying and very weak GG
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My back also has some nasty scratches but are only visible in direct sunlight its probably from setting it on tables and desks in class
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jonathan3579 said:
No, it cracked from about a 6 inch slide. That's the worst part about it. There's not a single mark on my phone because it was in a case when it happened. I called Samsung and they have to evaluate whether the damage was caused by me or some sort of manufacturing defect. I'm almost positive they're gonna rule against me despite how ridiculous the circumstances were.
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if you goto the galaxy s3 i747 general section there is info on how to replace the front glass. seems easy
I use the otterbox defender series and I have dropped the phone onto big Lots floor from about 5.6 feet and there was not even a mark
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ktetreault14 said:
I use the otterbox defender series and I have dropped the phone onto big Lots floor from about 5.6 feet and there was not even a mark
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Yep Otterbox defender for me too. Well worth the money.
zer0trip said:
Yep Otterbox defender for me too. Well worth the money.
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Xs 3! , dont care if it adds to much bulk, I work construction so definitely worth it
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js2021 said:
if you goto the galaxy s3 i747 general section there is info on how to replace the front glass. seems easy
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I just looked at that thread. I'm gonna definitely mow it over and see if I can find a little more info. Thank you!
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Those reporting scratches with a screen protection could you please let us know which skin you were or are using?
First it was some regular screen protector that came from the mobile I believe now I put on stealth shield screen protector
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Touch screen problem when i dont hold Phone in my hands

Hi guys,
I notice Touch screen responsivness i really poor when Nexus Is not in my hands...For instance, using phone on the tablet,on the bed..anyone experienced this kind of problem?
Thanks
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wwwpuntoit said:
Hi guys,
I notice Touch screen responsivness i really poor when Nexus Is not in my hands...For instance, using phone on the tablet,on the bed..anyone experienced this kind of problem?
Thanks
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Hmm not experiencing that. Its just as responsive when I'm not holding it.
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Maybe when you are holding your phone or putting it down, different parts of your fingers are touching the screen, and the sensor responds differently to them.
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Don't know but I can for sure feel the difference... sometimes I need to press 4 or 5 times before the phone recognizes the input
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Chrono_Tata said:
Maybe when you are holding your phone or putting it down, different parts of your fingers are touching the screen, and the sensor responds differently to them.
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Bottom right icon on the dock is really hard to access this way.. really frustrating
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Same here except mines doesn't matter how it's being held. I also have to apply force on the bottom section of my screen all the Damn time to apply a touch.
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Do you guys have screen protectors applied? There was one brand in particular where the screen protector would cause the screen to become quite unresponsive especially at the bottom of the screen. If that's the case you might want to change screen protectors or just go commando.
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Chrono_Tata said:
Do you guys have screen protectors applied? There was one brand in particular where the screen protector would cause the screen to become quite unresponsive especially at the bottom of the screen. If that's the case you might want to change screen protectors or just go commando.
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+1 for the commando part. I've been using my nexus the last 6 months bare naked, and I love it
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Chrono_Tata said:
Do you guys have screen protectors applied? There was one brand in particular where the screen protector would cause the screen to become quite unresponsive especially at the bottom of the screen. If that's the case you might want to change screen protectors or just go commando.
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i do have screen protector on, but changed it yesterday and still it's not reacting as it should
going without screen protector too scared of scratches on the screen
wwwpuntoit said:
i do have screen protector on, but changed it yesterday and still it's not reacting as it should
going without screen protector too scared of scratches on the screen
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I have had my gnex since release day with no screen protector and not a single scratch to this day. As long as you are somewhat careful as to how you handle your phone you will be fine. To me the screen protectors on the galaxy nexus seem awful and huge finger print magnets from the pics I have seen, and that would drive me nuts.
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The nexus one had an issue with this and it had to do with grounding when the device was held which would allow the touchscreen to work well. As soon as your not holding it touch response goes to s***
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I don't think a phone with an all-plastic body like a Galaxy Nexus would have a problem with grounding?
wwwpuntoit said:
i do have screen protector on, but changed it yesterday and still it's not reacting as it should
going without screen protector too scared of scratches on the screen
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When the screen protector was off, did you try using the phone and see if the sensitivity improved? If it didn't at least you could rule out that the screen protector is the problem.
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wwwpuntoit said:
i do have screen protector on, but changed it yesterday and still it's not reacting as it should
going without screen protector too scared of scratches on the screen
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I've known a few good people with this problem, but most of them have hands that become moist easily. Perhaps this is causing it, no?
I have the same problem. When I put it on the holder at my work and start watching YouTube my back button I have to press 100 times it losses sensitivity
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I don't get that at all. I have ****e reception here, so when I text and stuff I put my phone down on the speaker by the window. It always seems to work just fine with me pecking away.
now i'm starting to have issue were screen is totally unresponsive and battery pull is the solution
this is not normal

Dropped my N2

So I've had the note 2 for over a month now. I don't have a screen protector or a case on. And I've dropped my phone twice and got some Nick around the side. So I ordered a case on eBay, seller is from China and of course I'm still waiting for the case to arrive. Today I dropped my phone right on my concrete drive way. ..and the screen is cracked
Get a case for your phone guys!
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jacky37 said:
So I've had the note 2 for over a month now. I don't have a screen protector or a case on. And I've dropped my phone twice and got some Nick around the side. So I ordered a case on eBay, seller is from China and of course I'm still waiting for the case to arrive. Today I dropped my phone right on my concrete drive way. ..and the screen is cracked
Get a case for your phone guys!
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That's what we've been telling YOU.
jacky37 said:
So I've had the note 2 for over a month now. I don't have a screen protector or a case on. And I've dropped my phone twice and got some Nick around the side. So I ordered a case on eBay, seller is from China and of course I'm still waiting for the case to arrive. Today I dropped my phone right on my concrete drive way. ..and the screen is cracked
Get a case for your phone guys!
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Man that sucks . Hope you had insurance. Once I saw glass was corner to corner on this device I didn't even really touch it till my case arrived. Sorry your phone broke.
I'm on tmobile prepaid 4g plan and I got the phone out rightso no warranty for me. But at least the crack is at the top right hand corner and not in the middle.
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Ive dropped it 3 times and no screen damage. Just slight scratch on the side of the bezel. The second time i dropped it the button that you press on the spen came off and i was never able to find it though.
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jacky37 said:
I'm on tmobile prepaid 4g plan and I got the phone out rightso no warranty for me. But at least the crack is at the top right hand corner and not in the middle.
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That's too bad. :sorry:
I never needed a case for my vibrant, dropped it more times than I can remember. No cracks but lots of dings and body scars. But this phone being as heavy as it is, is different. you NEED a case for it. Luckily the op's glass shatter didn't cover the camera so yeah, you got lucky man.
Some_dude36 said:
Man that sucks . Hope you had insurance. Once I saw glass was corner to corner on this device I didn't even really touch it till my case arrived. Sorry your phone broke.
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Same here. Waited a month before the otterbox came out before I used mine.
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Yep I'm accident prone that's why I got a body glove until my otterbox defender came.
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This is a reason why I bought a case right after purchasing note 2.
On a phone like this...its worth getting insurance on it
Yup im using flip cover as temp till I get case that completely covers this phone. ..looking for a tpu case but haven't found one yet. Also never had insurance on any phone but got it for this one. ..she's Too much of a beauty to risk.
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jacky37 said:
I'm on tmobile prepaid 4g plan and I got the phone out rightso no warranty for me. But at least the crack is at the top right hand corner and not in the middle.
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you can get insurance on pre-paid.
when i was working at the store, i would not let somebody leave unless they had insurance or a case. this is exactly why. you drop something made of glass, it will likely break. until that flex composite screen is implemented on these devices, well, good luck and cross your fingers if you drop one of these things.
OP, sucks man. sorry to hear that. i have been lucky thus far and dropped many of my devices without cracking a screen. had a case on my s3, and my note II simply because they are bigger, weigh more, and therefore will hit the ground with more force.
get a case, and be careful
Bought a otterbox defender case . Dropped phone a few times since and everything is ok. Makes your heart drop to watch it bounce though.
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That sucks sorry, when I seen the screen was corner to corner, I kept it in the box and used my S3 until I got a case.
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Dropped mine and spidered the entire front. Got insurance thank God. I have been anti protection forever, but this phone is different. Glass is too accessible.
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I didn't take the note out of the store until I had a case @@
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Replacement glass touches digitizer

I had my glass replaced and now if I press hard enough then the glass touches the digitizer and locks up the screen until the powered button is pressed and screen turned back on. Is there a step I am missing on the new glass install?
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You have to get the locus glue to put between the screen and the glass.
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Is that a liquid or a precut gel type adhesive?
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Did you do it yourself or pay someone to do it for you?
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Myself. Why? Is that my first problem?
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The adhesive should cover the entire glass plate...Not just the edges. ..
The issue you are having is the result of air space between the plate and digitizer. ..
You may want to have it done again. ..using the proper adhesive. ..
And although changing broken glass is a doable project. ..it really should be done by a professional if possible. ..imho...g
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I have the LOCA on the way. Any tips? Cover the entire non viewable parts of the glass?
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gregsarg said:
The adhesive should cover the entire glass plate...Not just the edges. ..
The issue you are having is the result of air space between the plate and digitizer. ..
You may want to have it done again. ..using the proper adhesive. ..
And although changing broken glass is a doable project. ..it really should be done by a professional if possible. ..imho...g
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I will be having a pro do it this time.
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yankeesfan714 said:
I had my glass replaced and now if I press hard enough then the glass touches the digitizer and locks up the screen until the powered button is pressed and screen turned back on. Is there a step I am missing on the new glass install?
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I have the same issue. I just got my glass replaced by a repair shop and it touches right in the middle of the screen if I push more than gently. It was really apparent initially, but after a few hours it stopped, even if I pushed harder than normal (not more than would be expected by average use though). However, once I put it back in my jeans pocket this morning it started touching over a larger area, and still hasn't gone away. I told the shop I'd like to bring it back in once they have more screens in stock (I got the last one).
They said they'd done two Note 2s earlier that day, so I assume they know what they're doing. Is it possible to cause permanent damage if I use my phone like this for the next few days?
ChefJ said:
I have the same issue. I just got my glass replaced by a repair shop and it touches right in the middle of the screen if I push more than gently. It was really apparent initially, but after a few hours it stopped, even if I pushed harder than normal (not more than would be expected by average use though). However, once I put it back in my jeans pocket this morning it started touching over a larger area, and still hasn't gone away. I told the shop I'd like to bring it back in once they have more screens in stock (I got the last one).
They said they'd done two Note 2s earlier that day, so I assume they know what they're doing. Is it possible to cause permanent damage if I use my phone like this for the next few days?
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Did they use the appropriate adhesive or tape?
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yankeesfan714 said:
Did they use the appropriate adhesive or tape?
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I don't know. What should they have used? I'll ask what they used when I go back in to get it fixed. Do you know why/how it's happening?
I just replaced the glass on a note 2 and the soft keys and home button arent working, do they have to be stuck to the glass? Everything else is working great like i said its just the bottom keys. Thats guys for any help!
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