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Anyone else a daring and adventurous guy like me, living the dangerous life with no screen protector.
But still sport the pocket protector to keep the nerd alive jk.
Just got sick of my screen always being covered up, I did have a good one from Otterbox, it was very clear, and went on near perfectly with no bubbles, but when gets greasy hard to clean off, it seems to attract grease almost. Now with the naked screen, it doesn't seem to get nearly as greasy at all, and the image of the screen with no protector is even sharper and clearer. Look out "Retina Display" I am looking at you.
I know I may scratch the screen somehow, but not too worried. Anyone else take it off and like going naked ? Hey now !!!
my friend had his Evo for months without a screen protector and he never scratched it until he put the oem htc protector on it. it did look very nice compared to mine (with the protector on)...but i KNOW i will scratch mine so mine stays on!
i tried it haha i went out golfing with it in my pocket and i guess there was a lot of pressure on my pocket on my downswing and it put a big crack on my screen
Daring, daring people...
Took mine off six months ago. No scratcheson the main screen. My camera glass cover has a few scratches though.
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I have been running mine with no screen protector since day1. No scratches at all. I don't abuse it or anything but I'm also not extremely careful. I personally just couldnt stand the rubbery feel and the degraded image. As a side note I actually apply some carnuba wax (very carefully) every couple of weeks and it helps a lot with the grease etc. Even makes it ultra slippery.
ifly4vamerica said:
I have been running mine with no screen protector since day1. No scratches at all. I don't abuse it or anything but I'm also not extremely careful. I personally just couldnt stand the rubbery feel and the degraded image. As a side note I actually apply some carnuba wax (very carefully) every couple of weeks and it helps a lot with the grease etc. Even makes it ultra slippery.
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good idea with the wax... gonna try it myself, haven't used a screen protector since July and my screen is like new
Running it nude here too, had a TINY thin scratch under 1cm long from my keyes. Luckily the screen kept getting dust under it so sprint replaced the glass for free.
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I like my screen protector from Otterbox. I'm not brave enough to go naked at this point. I'll wait until I've owned the phone a year and I'm closer to the replacement. Of course, I do pay for the insurance... Hmm. Perhaps I should ponder this more.
I don't use screen protectors because they don't feel right when it comes to touch, and they degrade the picture quality. Not only that, but glass is harder than virtually all metals so the chance of it getting scratched are pretty low. The only thing you really have to worry about is sand, but if your phone won't ever be exposed to sand then there's nothing to worry about.
IMO screen protectors are obsolete for capacitive touch screens. For the older plastic screens that were used for resistive touch screens though, it made more sense.
MattySauce said:
Took mine off six months ago. No scratcheson the main screen. My camera glass cover has a few scratches though.
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Same here...I hate protectors/cases...have you ever rocked a case and protector, and then every once in a while took it all off to clean it up? Remember that feeling you had looking at it all cleaned up and in its true size right before you put all of that **** back on??! It looks a million times better! Why cover it back up??!! I've had mine naked since release date and for the exception of a few hair line scratches on my camera lens (no effect whatsoever on the quality of pics/vids), its still perfect!
I fumbled mine over this weird ornimental bronze ashtray and dinged up my otterbox screen protector in about ten places. I thought for sure the phone was done while it bounced across the ashtray, but the protector took all the punishment. They immediately sent out a complete replacement case (regardless of me telling them what I did and asking where I can buy just the screeny, awesome customer service). So I had the damaged protector removed for the three days I waited for shipping... and there is NO WAY I'm putting another protector on, this glass feels awesome, doesnt collect finger funk or microscopic finger scuffs. More responsive, image is sharp, the phone just feels slicker and faster. I still have the commuter case on the body at work but at home I gotta strip it down completely and revel in the sexiness of this phone. I'm done caring what happens to the phone now, just like the rest it will look like an old turd in two years and I'll be sporting something new anyway.
I'm starting to feel the same way... I've gone caseless the past two days. Maybe I'll take the screen protector off today.
subcypher said:
I like my screen protector from Otterbox. I'm not brave enough to go naked at this point. I'll wait until I've owned the phone a year and I'm closer to the replacement. Of course, I do pay for the insurance... Hmm. Perhaps I should ponder this more.
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i also like their screen protector, not much friction when sliding around finger
Currently naked and oh does she feel amazing lol
No case or screen protector and I sport it in my left front pants pocket all the time.
I had a nice slimmer case by sedio I think and then the corner clips broke so it was coming apart. Ordered a Otterbox case and was like omg... I could throw this thing like a baseball and I bet it could take the beating. Had the Otterbox on for a few weeks then I got tired of that oil slick effect under the screen protector and once it was naked there was no putting the clothes back on!
I am a little upset though, since taking it out of the case there are now 3 small pieces or dirt under the screen and its only been out of a case for maybe a week. The Evo I have is a replacement since my mic stop working on my original phone. It does have that screen separation issue.
I haven't used a screen protector since Day 1, which, for me, was back in early November 2010. I still don't have any scratches on my screen and agree with the op's sentiments that some screen protectors dilute the quality of the display.
I'm very careful to never place my EVO in my pocket with anything other than my Bluetooth headset. No spare change, no car keys, et cetera. I've also found that some relatively inexpensive microfiber cleaning clothes from Target are spectacular at removing fingerprints and grime from the screen when it does become dirty.
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I'm very careful to never place my EVO in my pocket with anything other than my Bluetooth headset. No spare change, no car keys, et cetera. I've also found that some relatively inexpensive microfiber cleaning clothes from Target are spectacular at removing fingerprints and grime from the screen when it does become dirty.
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I had a HTC Hero for about 1.5 years, completely naked since day 1. When I got rid of it, I only had a couple of small, barely noticeable scratches. It wasn't babied at all and it was dropped a few times. The only thing I used to clean that screen was whatever jean or shorts I had on.
Now if I can only get past being paranoid with the EVO ; there's nothing better than rockin' a naked phone.
I stopped using my case a few weeks ago, and haven't had any issues. Yesterday, I picked my wife up from the salon. While we were driving home, I had her answer a text for me. When we got home, she forgot it was in her lap, and just got out of the car. It hit the concrete right on the corner on the backside and scratched all the way down to the red. She got very upset about it, so I pretended it was no big deal...but DAMMIT! It was friggin MINT before that!
A month ago I peeled off the Zagg protector Best Buy put on when I bought it back in October. Not going back. Looks better, feels better.
Ahhhhhhh, freballin'
I went back to a screen protector already
Was at WorstBuy, looking at misc stuff, and this hot chick was pimping the Zagg bullet proof screen protector, well a few shake of her boobs in front of me, and I was sold. I am sucker.
Actually I LOVE this screen, has a weird sticky feel to it, very good traction on the finger, and even better doesn't seem to attract any grease, I like this much more than the clear Otterbox protector.
Combine this with the best case for the EVO, the Case-Mate "Tough" and this phone is ready for 2012.
Walking down the hall today carrying my laptop and phone, wasn't even thinking and phone slipped out and dropped on the ceramic tile floor.
It has no case and no screen protector.
It fell from slightly above waist high.
When I picked up the phone, the back plate had 2 notches that were partially unseated at the top of the phone. I re-seated them and inspected the phone closely. NO DAMAGE!!
Not a single scratch on the screen and no scratches on the body, whew!
Way to go Samsung!
Glad to hear there were no casualties today
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you are lucky. That's a warning, get a screen protector and a case now!
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you are lucky. That's a warning, get a screen protector and a case now!
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Or just a case since most cases have front parts to prevent screen damage.
First phone I actually use a screen protector and case on.
I came from a LG G2x and a Blackberry (personal and work). Maybe I'm freaked out about not having a fall back anymore. But the phone is thin enough that a case doesn't add too much more.
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player911 said:
First phone I actually use a screen protector and case on.
I came from a LG G2x and a Blackberry (personal and work). Maybe I'm freaked out about not having a fall back anymore. But the phone is thin enough that a case doesn't add too much more.
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Agreed, simply because cases provide a better grip to the phone especially for such a big phone.
I had a similar situation and dropped it in the bathroom floor from my pocket. 1 or 2 notches came off the back cover. Everything else is fine.
I dropped my Nexus S on the street and result 2 quite noticeable notches on the corners , I guess the surface was pretty hard and rough. At least I was lucky enough for the screen which is without a protector results fine.
Dropped every single phone I've ever had once or twice, my Desire is destroyed, I keep it as a spare, my Hero survived with minor wear marks, my SGS2 had one tiny scratch on the screen and a few marks around the edges of the phone, my month old Galaxy Nexus so far is spotless, touch wood.
I have a very very faint half inch long scratch near my earpiece. Thinking about getting a case. Probably not, I don't like them. I still need to get the spare battery.
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You guys are stupid she doesn't need screen protector or a case.
You need some crazy glue humpdy dumpdy lol
I was drunk and dropped my gs2 then kicked it on a tiled Floor the thing went in three pieces put it back together and away I went . Ha plastic fantastic they say.
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I'm not rocking a case either and haven't really has a serious drop or anything yet (knock on wood) but one thing I have noticed is the gray material around edge and back (not the back rubber cover) is completely terrible. The slightest of dings takes chunks out of it. Why would they use such a cheap material that has no durability at all?
Also I've see several people taking keys to their display on YouTube. Are they aware that this screen isn't Gorilla Glass? I have some very faint hairline scratches on my screen that can't be seen unless looked at certain angles but it definitely isn't scratch resistant especially considering I haven't don't anything really that would cause the scratches. Still don't even know how they got there. Don't put phone in pocket with keys or usually anything and never lay face down.
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I like my phones like I like my woman (well my wife). Naked.
OP you definitely got lucky though.
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I'm not rocking a case either and haven't really has a serious drop or anything yet (knock on wood) but one thing I have noticed is the gray material around edge and back (not the back rubber cover) is completely terrible. The slightest of dings takes chunks out of it. Why would they use such a cheap material that has no durability at all?
Also I've see several people taking keys to their display on YouTube. Are they aware that this screen isn't Gorilla Glass? I have some very faint hairline scratches on my screen that can't be seen unless looked at certain angles but it definitely isn't scratch resistant especially considering I haven't don't anything really that would cause the scratches. Still don't even know how they got there. Don't put phone in pocket with keys or usually anything and never lay face down.
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True it does not have gorilla glass but it has sammys version of it. You wont get glass scratches from keys, you get that from dirt or sand making its way into your pocket and rubbing against the screen. As far as the plastic goes, that doesnt do so well when marked with keys
My heart would have stopped if that happened. I don't get cases because I feel I'm that much more secure with them, but most cases tend to give me a better grip- which I'd want anyways. I've not gotten a screen protector yet, as I haven't found one that I like. I want one that provides scratch resistant qualities, but isn't gummy like invisible shield.
Whilst staggering home on new year's eve I dropped mine onto the road, I have two little chips on one corner but other than that, no damage. (No case, no screen protector)
I was so disappointed with myself the next day but then I realised how incredibly lucky I was that it didn't suffer any more damage, especially the screen!
This may sound dumb but if you don't have a screen protector, avoid putting the phone face down. I believe that - along with picking up the phone carelessly whilst face down contributed to my extremely small scratch.
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I'll try to be as helpful as possible: Hot.
Their is no way I could feel safe sporting this phone without a screen protector, but I have noticed that after dropping it twice on concrete, there are no visible marks. There is however, a slight hairline scratch on the screen from the first 12 hours I had it before I installed the screen protector and also before it was dropped.
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Call me a freak, but I don't care... I've had the phone for 2 weeks now and not taking off the standard screen cover that comes with it till my protector gets shipped.. should arrive in a couple of days... Also ordered a case...
Hello everyone. I've had the Lumia 900 for only 13 days and thought I had taken relatively good care of it, yet it already has a scratch on the screen. I did not invest in a screen protector simply because I had heard such great things about Gorilla Glass and didn't deem it necessary. However, it is already there and AT&T's return policy states that they will not exchange it due to physical damage. What should I do? Contact Nokia and send it off for a glass covering? I'm not sure. If anyone takes something from this post, please invest in a screen protector.
Thanks for letting us know. I thought this had corning/gorilla glass, do you know how the scratch was caused? Definitely worriesome if it can be scratched easily..
My screen on my Lumia900 is just fine, but what I notice is the thin metal rim around the screen is dented in many places. Looks like the rim is made from a super malleable metal, it doesn't take much to put a dent in it. I've only dropped my phone out of my hands once onto a wooden table from maybe 4 inches off it, and that was it. Yet there are numerous little dents and pockmarks in the rim. Not too much an eyesore but it wigs out the OCD in me, haha.
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Thanks for letting us know. I thought this had corning/gorilla glass, do you know how the scratch was caused? Definitely worriesome if it can be scratched easily..
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I believe it is Corning Gorilla Glass, and I have not done anything drastic with the phone. It has yet to be dropped or anything. It just goes into the pocket, and that's it. The metal rim on mine seems to be holding up just fine.
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I believe it is Corning Gorilla Glass, and I have not done anything drastic with the phone. It has yet to be dropped or anything. It just goes into the pocket, and that's it. The metal rim on mine seems to be holding up just fine.
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I think they consider this scratch resistent, not scratch proof. You might want to ping Nokia and get their official response. I know with the Dell Venue Pro, they had a very specific canned response for such things.....and it was not in the customers favor. I can't imagine Nokia being any different.
I got two light scratches too. I was surprised that I got them within the first week. I never got a scratch on my HTC Incredible with 2 years of use (without a case or protector).
Damn! I've had mine since April 6th, dropped it on its face many times and no damage whatsoever. My 6 yr old even attacked it with toy utensils and it's still perfect. No screen protector yet, but have one arriving in the mail soon. But I have always been kind of lucky with these kinds of things.
But Corning Gorilla Glass has never been considered scratch proof, just scratch resistant. I always like to have a screen protector as soon as I can find one made specifically for my device.
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Same experience here.
My HD2 is more than 2 years old and has never worn a screen protector. Was always in my pocket dancing with the coins, keys and pens for 2 years.
Lumia #1 was in my pocket 2 days and I swapped it because of the purple hue issue. Service guy pointed out there was a scratch almost 1/2 inch long.
Lumia #2 was in my pocket 4 days then swapped today for the same issue. This time I checked for scratches myself and it had a couple little ones 1/16th" ish.
If this is what Gorilla Glass is then the HD2 must have had freaking Orangutan glass or something cause whatever glass they put on this Lumia isn't half as good.
Looking for the best screen protector to buy now.
I Think it's one of those weird things. My girlfriends HD2 got a scratch within a week of owning it a couple years back! So her HD2 must of had chimpanzee glass, lol. I put a screen protector on my HD2 at purchase, due to that. I think it's unexplainable, kind of like "Where do all the missing socks go?" lol.
Some people don't like screen protectors, but regardless, it's ALWAYS, the smart thing to do.
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Just throw a screen protector on to cover it up ...out of sight out of mind
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Same experience here.
My HD2 is more than 2 years old and has never worn a screen protector. Was always in my pocket dancing with the coins, keys and pens for 2 years.
Lumia #1 was in my pocket 2 days and I swapped it because of the purple hue issue. Service guy pointed out there was a scratch almost 1/2 inch long.
Lumia #2 was in my pocket 4 days then swapped today for the same issue. This time I checked for scratches myself and it had a couple little ones 1/16th" ish.
If this is what Gorilla Glass is then the HD2 must have had freaking Orangutan glass or something cause whatever glass they put on this Lumia isn't half as good.
Looking for the best screen protector to buy now.
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The HD2 is the beast of beasts when it comes to durability. Totally unfair to compare any other phone to that one...when it comes to durability. I still have mine...
i've seen it with iphone 4s too. Mine had 2 hairline scratches. Its actually not the actual scratch in the glass but a scratch in oleophobic layer. feel the scratch on your phone do u actually feel it or u just see it? My 4s had very very light ones that i was unable to feel but saw them at specific angles
Sorry to hear about this. I make an effort to keep my phone, left pocket, in there by itself. Maybe a receipt at the most. Right pocket holds all the 'dangerous' stuff like keys and change. Made that mistake with an old iPhone. Bought it off someone from Craigs, had it for 4 days and accidentally put keys in pocket where it was at for just a few minutes.. damage done.
I'm getting some Ghost Armor put on my 900 this weekend.
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I did not invest in a screen protector simply because I had heard such great things about Gorilla Glass and didn't deem it necessary.
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Glass is glass and it scratches despite all the marketing claims made by the company. If it was so amazing as they claim, there would be no reason for them to announce a "NEW IMPROVED even more sratch resistant...." version
I think most people who use screen protectors have learned this fact at one point or another. If you don't want scratches on your screen, put on a screen protector.
First thing i did with my optimus black was equiping it with a screen protector, and i never regreted it
It has gorilla glas on it but nothing is scratch proof indeed...
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shoey5 said:
Glass is glass and it scratches despite all the marketing claims made by the company. If it was so amazing as they claim, there would be no reason for them to announce a "NEW IMPROVED even more sratch resistant...." version
I think most people who use screen protectors have learned this fact at one point or another. If you don't want scratches on your screen, put on a screen protector.
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exactly. I have motorola Defy before, it was claimed scratch proof, but still have scratches.
Ouch!, though i dented my nokia lumia 900 from a bad fall and it was not pretty, so i went to an att store with the "camera button problem" and showed them it was not working(my phone was in a case at the time) so they didnt notice and i just swaped phone took of the case and there i went. Dont panic just get some cheap case from amazon and see the magic.
Anyone else finding that their s6 scratches easily? This is the second s6 phone I had and just being in my pocket with nothing else scratches the screen pretty bad. I have multiple scratches just from my drivers license rubbing against the screen using those wallet cases.
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Anyone else finding that their s6 scratches easily? This is the second s6 phone I had and just being in my pocket with nothing else scratches the screen pretty bad. I have multiple scratches just from my drivers license rubbing against the screen using those wallet cases.
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Finding this hard to believe????
https://youtu.be/J7-lhmW34CI?t=21s
Not easy at all. I dropped my edge in a jacket pocket...after 30 min I realized something rattles there...the phone was around 30 min vs my K-Box lmao
Guess what...non even micro sh!t on it.
But you never know...the dust under the case may do a bad things
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Finding this hard to believe????
https://youtu.be/J7-lhmW34CI?t=21s
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WOW
konga056 said:
Anyone else finding that their s6 scratches easily? This is the second s6 phone I had and just being in my pocket with nothing else scratches the screen pretty bad. I have multiple scratches just from my drivers license rubbing against the screen using those wallet cases.
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Exactly the opposite. Are you just trolling for comments? What the Hell is your drivers license made of ? STEEL? You may want to go get a new license made because having a steel license is about as normal as this phone being easily scratched.
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Exactly the opposite. Are you just trolling for comments? What the Hell is your drivers license made of ? STEEL? You may want to go get a new license made because having a steel license is about as normal as this phone being easily scratched.
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No need to be rude about it. I'm not trolling and I'm being dead serious that two of my phones was scratched from both being in my jean front pocket with nothing else and from using this case with a PLASTIC drivers license. I just wanted to see if this was a common thing with other owners.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UKFI5W0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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No need to be rude about it. I'm not trolling and I'm being dead serious that two of my phones was scratched from both being in my jean front pocket with nothing else and from using this case with a PLASTIC drivers license. I just wanted to see if this was a common thing with other owners.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UKFI5W0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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It must have been something else that scratched it because otherwise the phone is not genuine. Part of the reason I never use screen protectors is because corning glass has a high resistance to scratching. Notice how everyone else finds it hard to believe. Its because this glass is hard to scratch. I wasnt trying to be rude , I was just astonished that you were having this issue when I have seen drop test of this phone flat on its face that cause little to no scratching at all. I hope you find a resolution to your problem and would be curious to know if some of the glass was not treated properly and is more prone to scratching . I guess there is always a chance the corning released a defective batch of glass that was shipped to your area
I use mine without screen protector, do not remember seeing any scratches on day1(other than ones that were from manufacturing defect as we suspect from the thread in other forum).
Now, after almost a month, I have 3 very fine scratches. I use one of my pockets just for phone and never dropped it so I am sure sand/fine dust particles caused those new fine scratches. Its not a huge deal as you can't feel them with fingernails but see them in sunlight or yellow light very easily.
And to OP, here's another person that has issues:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/general/gorilla-glass-4-perfect-screen-t3094683
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Anyone else finding that their s6 scratches easily? This is the second s6 phone I had and just being in my pocket with nothing else scratches the screen pretty bad. I have multiple scratches just from my drivers license rubbing against the screen using those wallet cases.
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No scratches on mine and I've had it since April 10th. I carry it my purse and jacket pocket with no screen protector. I'm honestly not understanding how people are commenting on having scratched up phones. Did you purchase your phone directly through T-Mobile pre-official release date?
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No scratches on mine and I've had it since April 10th. I carry it my purse and jacket pocket with no screen protector. I'm honestly not understanding how people are commenting on having scratched up phones. Did you purchase your phone directly through T-Mobile pre-official release date?
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I honestly wonder the same thing, but a lot people say their screen just got scratched out of the blue. They don't tell you that they keep the phone in the same pocket with their keys and stuff. I keep my phone in my pockets also but it's always the only thing in that pocket. I won't even put change or anything in the same pocket. Had mine since day 1 and no scratches here either.
I've had the S4, S5 and now the S6e. I carried all in the same conditions: front-right pocket, no case, no screen protection, nothing else in the pocket. Ever. Neither my S4 and S5 never had a single scratch. Ever.
But after one day, my S6e had developed tiny "scratches" all across the entire front surface. The catch: these are only visible in bright sunlight at specific harsh angles. Perhaps those here stating, "I have no scratches, you're doing it wrong!" have not been fully evaluating theirs under bright sunlight like this?
But, as others have stated, this is somewhat disappointing.
In fact, it seems, when pressing on the front of the screen with my fingers, it seems rather flexible. It seems almost like the new GorillaGlass4 is more like GorillaPlastic4.
So, I'm hoping it's just this oleophobic coating?
Usually this is from silica being sandwiched between the screen and another object followed by the application of pressure. GG4 has roughly twice the resistance to abrasion compared to the GG3 in objective testing exhibiting scratch depths slightly less than half the depth of GG3 when tested with the same object and applied pressure.
I know this is not what someone who is looking at a scratched screen wants to hear but there is no technology that can prevent all scratches at the time. GG4 is better than its predecessors but by no means perfect.
At least this phone isn't as easy to scratch as the Note 4. I'm pretty sure a gust of wind could scratch the cheap metal on that thing.
I ordered both of my phones pre ordered through Tmobile customer service. I've had every iteration of Galaxy S phone and never used a screen protector on any of them. Never once had any issues until now. The scratches on my phone aren't micro scratches either. The one that looks like it was from my drivers license is pretty deep and can be felt rubbing the screen with my fingernails. I'm now wondering if dust or other fine particles rubbed up against the screen that caused it. I'm just very disappointed and hope this isn't a widespread issue.
i have not used a screen protector for my last 4 phones and i have never scratched one. the cynic in me thinks these omg my screen got scratched from being in my pocket posts are from people selling screen protectors.
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i have not used a screen protector for my last 4 phones and i have never scratched one. the cynic in me thinks these omg my screen got scratched from being in my pocket posts are from people selling screen protectors.
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Yeah, no, I hate screen protectors, in general. Yet my scratches are from my pocket. -_-
Just got my 64GB S6 Edge Gold. Noticed a micro scratch on the screen when viewing it under my bathrooms lights. Samsung has some crappy QC. Perhaps I should have waited for the LG G4.....
Mine has a hairline scratch on the back and an almost invisible scratch on the front after a few minutes out of the box from T-Mobile. :/
Probably going to return this cheap $hit phone for an LG G4. 2nd 64GB Gold S6 and this one has about 3 hairline scratches on the screen. Pathetic QC.
I also have scratches on mine, One is fairly noticeable, the others are micro scratches, Very Very disappointing. I got a screen protector.
I've gotta ask, does anyone crack their rear glass constantly? It doesn't matter case, no case, I order a new back glass every Friday because I crack mine once a week. I'm not being rough or even dropping it. I still have my original screen and I've owned the phone almost a year!!! It's freakin ridiculous! I love the phone, but what's up with this paper mache' rear glass?
Hi you do something wrong I assume
Never cracked the backglas once
The spigen cover is well made and not too thick, dropped the phone several times nothing happened
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Ha...same as you. I'm pretty good handling my stuff but I have cracked mine 3 times. I always have a case on and it doesn't matter. I'm getting good at replacing it.
Aftermarket glass for most phones is just ordinary glass, thus quite easy to shatter. Either get a case or find original glass (salvaged from dead phone). Sometimes you can find even plastic aftermarket "glass" (makes phone lighter and back-shatter-free, but looks like meh).
I use spigen rugged case. I have never cracked any glass while spigen is on, any phone. Hundreds of drops across multiple devices. I finally cracked a 7TP5G screen when I took the case off to fit my Gamesir F4 Falcon triggers. They don't fit over cases. Instead of playing without a case again, I trimmed plastic out of the triggers to make it fit the phone with a case. So far I've been lucky. No breaks yet
What cases are you using? Are you getting new glass from OnePlus or aftermarket?
I use bundled case, no cracks so far, 1 year and 2 months. Great case.
Ive got a Ringke case and ive used factory and aftermrket. Like i said, Ive never cracked the front, never dropped it for that matter, this happens in my front pocket, layingit on the table, its happened a bunch of different ways.
Using Supcase and never had any issues....
Using ringke x fusion case, never had an issue.
Which case are you using?
Weird, since there is one other guy that experiences the same problem, I know its not just me. I guess we'll see if anyone else is experiencing it.
mustangtim49 said:
Weird, since there is one other guy that experiences the same problem, I know its not just me. I guess we'll see if anyone else is experiencing it.
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You use the factory seal?
Is the frame straight and level?
Any pressure points?
blackhawk said:
You use the factory seal?
Is the frame straight and level?
Any pressure points?
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I've been an auto collision tech for 37 years, so fixing stuff is my thing. I've checked numerous times, it is straight and level. The glass comes as a single piece with the 2-sided tape already applied. It's not rocket science, razor blade to remove the old one, clean up any tape residue, line it up and lay it down. Hell, I've been replacing digitizers since eclair!
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I've gotta ask, does anyone crack their rear glass constantly? It doesn't matter case, no case, I order a new back glass every Friday because I crack mine once a week. I'm not being rough or even dropping it. I still have my original screen and I've owned the phone almost a year!!! It's freakin ridiculous! I love the phone, but what's up with this paper mache' rear glass?
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I'm not using case on my 9 pro and I didn't cracked anything for now
mustangtim49 said:
I've been an auto collision tech for 37 years, so fixing stuff is my thing. I've checked numerous times, it is straight and level. The glass comes as a single piece with the 2-sided tape already applied. It's not rocket science, razor blade to remove the old one, clean up any tape residue, line it up and lay it down. Hell, I've been replacing digitizers since eclair!
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lol..eclair! I agree it's not like it's that difficult. I'm a little OCD so I know it's being but on straight.
well i have tried to be more careful with these phones since I know there is glass on the back etc. unlike the V20's we used to run. Those were pretty freakin rock solid with UAG cases on them and I've been a UAG bigot for years. But a review I saw on flimflamazon of a UAG case for the Oneplus 9 Pro showed the phone it was in cracked all to shizz from dropping it and a horror story to go along with, so I didn't bother with a UAG. Tried one other that looked heavy duty, a 2-piece snap together puzzle piece thing but it was a joke.
Ultimately settled on a Spigen Tough Armor. It is not a heavy as the UAG's I used to use but it works well and thus far, about 8 months into these phones, it has protected my phone well. Including a couple of drops. It also works with the OnePlus 50W Warp wireless charger, although I do sometimes "lose connection" (blinks red til you remove and replace) on mine. My wife's with same case doesn't ever do that on her Warp charger. *shrug*
EDIT PS: This case also works very well with the Whitestone tempered glass screen protector kit
I just got another replacement glass Friday, put it on yesterday, woke up this morning and by the time I was about to get on my motorcycle to leave for work my back glass was cracked AGAIN!
mustangtim49 said:
I just got another replacement glass Friday, put it on yesterday, woke up this morning and by the time I was about to get on my motorcycle to leave for work my back glass was cracked AGAIN!
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Had mine over a year and has not cracked yet even after dropping several times. But I do have it in a hard rubber case kinda thin one
mustangtim49 said:
I just got another replacement glass Friday, put it on yesterday, woke up this morning and by the time I was about to get on my motorcycle to leave for work my back glass was cracked AGAIN!
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Probably excessive frame flexing*. This doesn't seem to be a problem for most users (Google search it). Maybe a defect in the frame or replacement parts...
I never carry or place my N10+ in my front or rear pockets! I use the thigh cargo pocket in my bdu pants instead. No damage in over 3 years and it doesn't fall out. Vest pockets can work but more it's likely to fall out.
*it's also possible that something internally isn't fasten to specs. This includes the battery. Maybe missing adhesive pads, glue, screws... something.
mustangtim49 said:
I just got another replacement glass Friday, put it on yesterday, woke up this morning and by the time I was about to get on my motorcycle to leave for work my back glass was cracked AGAIN!
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Sounds like someone casted dark magic on your phone. Could be possessed too. Better call an exorcist.
I'm starting to think it's a temperature thing, like with the nexus 4. I didn't touch my phone all night, it pretty much cracked on its own. I do believe it's cracking in the same place, I'm gonna order like my 20th rear glass and really check out that area of the phone.