My Moto Z Play isn't even a week old and has small scratches at the bottom back. Nothing alarming mind you but disapointing when it's new.
Now while I was searching to know why Gorrila Glass would scratch so easy ( as I really really really really pamper my phone) I found this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69706641&postcount=7
That would explain it. It's not the glass that scratched but rather that plastic film (if I have one my phone).
If so, can I/should I remove it?
Prosis said:
My Moto Z Play isn't even a week old and has small scratches at the bottom back. Nothing alarming mind you but disapointing when it's new.
Now while I was searching to know why Gorrila Glass would scratch so easy ( as I really really really really pamper my phone) I found this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69706641&postcount=7
That would explain it. It's not the glass that scratched but rather that plastic film (if I have one my phone).
If so, can I/should I remove it?
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No!
aviwdoowks said:
No!
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Why? If it's Gorilla Glass under it.
Prosis said:
Why? If it's Gorilla Glass under it.
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Someone made a big post about it
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Hi
Here in Brazil, a person removed the back plastic filme .
Please see the video:
OBS: The video is in Portuguese:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcWuCSzaIzk
aviwdoowks said:
Someone made a big post about it
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I actually did but didn't find anything except what I just quoted.
iago1966 said:
Hi
Here in Brazil, a person removed the back plastic filme .
Please see the video:
OBS: The video is in Portuguese:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcWuCSzaIzk
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Holy crap! Thanks for this, I will keep the film as is.
Prosis said:
I actually did but didn't find anything except what I just quoted.
Holy crap! Thanks for this, I will keep the film as is.
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We have 3 forums
Lol
Prosis said:
Why? If it's Gorilla Glass under it.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z-play/how-to/moto-z-play-play-droid-t3509885
I also have some scratches on the film. I was thinking on putting a skin over it. Dbrand has some nice ones. From what i know, the Moto Z Force skins, fits the Play
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My Xperia Play screen is now pretty messed up. What can I do? I have a scratch and a few lines with weirdly lit pixels. Any suggestions?
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My Xperia Play screen is now pretty messed up. What can I do? I have a scratch and a few lines with weirdly lit pixels. Any suggestions?
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Pay to have the LCD/digitizer replaced
jdz7t8 said:
My Xperia Play screen is now pretty messed up. What can I do? I have a scratch and a few lines with weirdly lit pixels. Any suggestions?
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do you have a warranty, because if yes you could probably take it back to verizon (after unhacking it {if necessary}). if no, you will probably have to find a replacement screen (online would be your best bet) and pay someone to replace it (i would NOT try to replace it yourself because my friend went through about 4 psp 3k's trying to put in a replacement screen (after having the fluids leak out ) and breaking the connector because it was built at a really weird angle, almost as if it was intended only for a machine to replace it )
or another option (probably the cheapest) is to buy some of this stuff Displex screen scratch remover
I want tosee if the scratch remover actually a works, you can try that op and post back
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You're xplay came with a screen protector attached....its only the screen protector that is scratched.Buy a new screen protector and remove the old one.
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Deoxlar said:
You're xplay came with a screen protector attached....its only the screen protector that is scratched.Buy a new screen protector and remove the old one.
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the xplay comes with one already attatched?
loismustdie555 said:
the xplay comes with one already attatched?
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Yes. A factory fitted one.
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AndroHero said:
Yes. A factory fitted one.
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AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
AndroHero said:
Yes. A factory fitted one.
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Please tell me you all are not talking about that piece of plastic that came on the front of the screen LOL. Every cell phone I ever bought had that same piece of plastic. And to think mines fell off when I put the phone in my pocket the first day I had it...
I went to Rogers and they basically said that they doubt the screen could be repaired. They gave me some bullcrap story about if the repair is under 150 dollars they will do it [which i will have to pay for] but if it is over 150 dollars they will just send it back to me without it being repaired. So they basically told me that even if I was willing to pay whatever price to have it fixed or replaced, they still would not do it if it came up to over 150 dollars.
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Please tell me you all are not talking about that piece of plastic that came on the front of the screen LOL. Every cell phone I ever bought had that same piece of plastic. And to think mines fell off when I put the phone in my pocket the first day I had it...
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no it's not the thin little piece of plastic that is on all phones. i just did a google search and it's actually a crystal clear screen protector put on by a machine and if you look VERY closely at the edges of the top of your xplay you will notice a very small raised edge.
plus sony says that the screen is virtually scratch proof (meaning that the op most likely scratched the screen protector {and not the screen itself} and just needs to replace the screen protector)
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no it's not the thin little piece of plastic that is on all phones. i just did a google search and it's actually a crystal clear screen protector put on by a machine and if you look VERY closely at the edges of the top of your xplay you will notice a very small raised edge.
plus sony says that the screen is virtually scratch proof (meaning that the op most likely scratched the screen protector {and not the screen itself} and just needs to replace the screen protector)
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Thanks for the info! I thought sony was making fun of people with that piece of think plastic film being called a protector
It's not a screen protector, it's a shatter resistant film. But yeah, just take it off and your scratch will likely disappear.
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I got a screen protector in the top flap of the xperia play box and had to fit it myself
solitaire4eva said:
Please tell me you all are not talking about that piece of plastic that came on the front of the screen LOL. Every cell phone I ever bought had that same piece of plastic. And to think mines fell off when I put the phone in my pocket the first day I had it...
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No i'm not All xperia phones come with a shatter proof factory fitted screen protector, It's quite thick, and really hard to remove.
http://cdn.androidcommunity.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/peelback-540x258.png
http://androidcommunity.com/xperia-play-comes-with-screen-skin-protector-attached-20110525/
Roshi69 said:
I got a screen protector in the top flap of the xperia play box and had to fit it myself
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You have two on your phone now ...... Bulletproof
AndroHero said:
You have two on your phone now ...... Bulletproof
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You reminded me of an Apple fan who thought the gorilla glass on his iPhone was invincible, so he grabbed a handgun and shot it. Guess what happened ;p
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captain67 said:
You reminded me of an Apple fan who thought the gorilla glass on his iPhone was invincible, so he grabbed a handgun and shot it. Guess what happened ;p
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I remember a story ages ago, about an original xbox that got caught out in a shootout. And it still worked afterwards
captain67 said:
You reminded me of an Apple fan who thought the gorilla glass on his iPhone was invincible, so he grabbed a handgun and shot it. Guess what happened ;p
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Video or any links, please?
Wow... I didn't know I had a screen protector that was on the play. Nice...
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So, I was thinking that:
guys, if i buy a chunk of gorilla glass, can i cut it so it fits the phone? i have the steady hand and good precision, im asking if it work or not. and how much would a chunk of gorilla glass cost? I already got the glass cutting tool my present screen was scratched when i slid it on a normal wood table!! the scratch isnt bad, but really annoying if it reflects the light badly when in sunlight and... you get what im saying
no, you cant cut it with normal glass cutting tool...it is a hardened glass...if you try to do so it may break
metalfeild said:
no, you cant cut it with normal glass cutting tool...it is a hardened glass...if you try to do so it may break
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can you point out a tool that can cut it? for the general knowlege or maybe practical
I don't think you get a gorrila glass just like in the market. And if you find a seller you would have to buy like huge sheet of glass or sth.
And if you find it, how are you gonna install it??
BTW wouldn't it look odd to have a glass elevation on your phone. If you want to change the touch screen just directly go to Samsung service center. I got my galaxy ace's screen fixed for Rs.2500
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PersianSphinx said:
can you point out a tool that can cut it? for the general knowlege or maybe practical
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sorry mate i have no idea...
ak700 said:
I don't think you get a gorrila glass just like in the market. And if you find a seller you would have to buy like huge sheet of glass or sth.
And if you find it, how are you gonna install it??
BTW wouldn't it look odd to have a glass elevation on your phone. If you want to change the touch screen just directly go to Samsung service center. I got my galaxy ace's screen fixed for Rs.2500
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anything is possible 'IF' u are in china
metalfeild said:
sorry mate i have no idea...
anything is possible 'IF' u are in china
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haha
at the other dude: i dont want the crappy plastic screen from samsung
PersianSphinx said:
haha
at the other dude: i dont want the crappy plastic screen from samsung
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if u realy want to.....maybe u can cut it just like the glass display and replace the glass part all together....
but u will need alot of skill, and u will have to get gorrilla glass from somewhere ...
its expensive and u will have to probably have to buy a huge chunk.
not advisable and not even sure if its possible
you can buy maybe galaxy note screen then sand it to fit or something? I"m no expert about glass.
RafayelG said:
you can buy maybe galaxy note screen then sand it to fit or something? I"m no expert about glass.
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good idea. why galaxy note when there is wildfire glass which is smaller and easier?
PersianSphinx said:
good idea. why galaxy note when there is wildfire glass which is smaller and easier?
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because its larger so less chance of messing it up,
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because its larger so less chance of messing it up,
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fair enough! tnx for this... when i take of the crap sammy plastic, do i put the gorilla with glue? super glu?
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fair enough! tnx for this... when i take of the crap sammy plastic, do i put the gorilla with glue? super glu?
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i have no clue never did it and probably never will
here look in the service manuel dowload is on bottom
I don't think you can do what you are suggesting here. The screen on the phone is not plain glass or plastic, its a digitizer turning touch signals to system functions (hence the "touch screen"). You can't just take a gorilla glass panel and replace the digitizer.
i suggest you use a screen protector (vikuiti perhaps?), it's much cheaper and easier.
tomsi191 said:
I don't think you can do what you are suggesting here. The screen on the phone is not plain glass or plastic, its a digitizer turning touch signals to system functions (hence the "touch screen"). You can't just take a gorilla glass panel and replace the digitizer.
i suggest you use a screen protector (vikuiti perhaps?), it's much cheaper and easier.
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i would thank you but i ran out of thanks per day maybe later.
thanks for this, i would probably have effed up my phone!!
i remember someones HTC touchpro wouldnt work without the special plastic when he pealed it off
my problem isnt having scratches mainly, its just the glass is so crap! sometimes i can see the lcd flick under my thumb when i use the phone (and im not pressing too hard either) i dont know why. and anyway the gorilla feels better when you touch it. lol i mean gorilla glass.
I agree with tomsi191, I think you'd loose the "touch" functionality.
Just don't press so hard on it !
lebidou said:
I agree with tomsi191, I think you'd loose the "touch" functionality.
Just don't press so hard on it !
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i slid it across the table and it took visible scratches that look like they have been caused by a T-Rex.
PersianSphinx said:
. and anyway the gorilla feels better when you touch it. lol i mean gorilla glass.
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i slid it across the table and it took visible scratches that look like they have been caused by a T-Rex.
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mine got scratches from the zipper on the pockets of my jacket ?! i was too lazy to buy a screen protector
anyway you can buy a digitizer for about 20$ in ebay and there is even a video tutorial in youtube on how to change it
about the other problems you mentioned, it's not the digitizer, the lcd screen on this phone is crappy (probably the only thing crappy in G3)
tomsi191 said:
mine got scratches from the zipper on the pockets of my jacket ?! i was too lazy to buy a screen protector
anyway you can buy a digitizer for about 20$ in ebay and there is even a video tutorial in youtube on how to change it
about the other problems you mentioned, it's not the digitizer, the lcd screen on this phone is crappy (probably the only thing crappy in G3)
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yea but if you had gorillaglass, the goddamn glass would protect the unblessed lcd... i dont have access to america ebay coz i live in the uk. so its pounds for me to spend, and i dont intend to do so, mainly because i hate giving samsung money for cheap crappy products
good news for me: my friend said he will give me his galaxy s2 when he gets the nexus. YAY!
u can do it
I allready made it on a old htc hd and a bb torch I will send pics and how to with the first chance
RafayelG said:
you can buy maybe galaxy note screen then sand it to fit or something? I"m no expert about glass.
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lol.... y'du want to do that, U GOT A NOTE!!!
I scratched the display, is about 1 inch, not very visible and only when the phone is off.
Is there a solution to remove the small scratch ? Could i, maybe, in the future, to replace the screen display ?
Thank you
The ZL comes with a screen protector installed on it. Remove the screen protector and install a new one.
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nex_t said:
I scratched the display, is about 1 inch, not very visible and only when the phone is off.
Is there a solution to remove the small scratch ? Could i, maybe, in the future, to replace the screen display ?
Thank you
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Did you scratched the surface of the glass or just the screen protector. Make sure.
Because all the latest Sony phones comes with the screen protector preinstalled.
I thought the phone comes with Dragontail, making it relatively scratch resistant?
Beautiful...
I just got a "Hand-me-down" Sony ZL (It is Great to have friends in the Business).
But there is a small 1" scratch in the top half of the screen. Not too bad when it is on but ugly when the screen is dark.
I only just now, after reading your posts, noticed that the screen already has a screen protector.
Is there anythign special needed to remove the old one?
I am jsut waiting for Amazon to deliver my new screen protecter than I will remove the old one and have a perfect phone.
Thanks for the heads up...
Yazzy88 said:
I thought the phone comes with Dragontail, making it relatively scratch resistant?
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Dragontail is resistent. The preinstalled screen protector isn't.
pedromsouza said:
Dragontail is resistent. The preinstalled screen protector isn't.
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But the ZL doesn't have Dragontrail. Well, nobody confirmed it yet.
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But the ZL doesn't have Dragontrail. Well, nobody confirmed it yet.
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That's true. Some people say it is dragontail based on the Z screen... but I saw a test on youtube... this guy scratched the screen, then removed the protector... after that he tryied to scratch using knifes and keys but the screen was intact.
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the zl comes with a screen protector installed on it. Remove the screen protector and install a new one.
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thats a shatter proof tough screen protector it shouldnt b removed
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nex_t said:
I scratched the display, is about 1 inch, not very visible and only when the phone is off.
Is there a solution to remove the small scratch ? Could i, maybe, in the future, to replace the screen display ?
Thank you
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IF ITS NOT EASILY VISIBLE then jst apply a screen protector on it it vl bcome almost invisible n the scrath is on the tough shatterproof sheet no need to worry
my screen cracked and have been trying to source an oem one. All I get are those cheap china one. Anyone know where I can find a screen?? Thanks.
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thats a shatter proof tough screen protector it shouldnt b removed
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IF ITS NOT EASILY VISIBLE then jst apply a screen protector on it it vl bcome almost invisible n the scrath is on the tough shatterproof sheet no need to worry
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While it shouldn't be removed... unfortunately, it's REALLY easy to scratch that "protector"...
They do remove easily and you can replace it with a different screen protector, I'm unsure what removing it might do to your Warranty... (mine ended up rather scratched up, and I replaced it with a Skinomi protector instead...
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While it shouldn't be removed... unfortunately, it's REALLY easy to scratch that "protector"...
They do remove easily and you can replace it with a different screen protector, I'm unsure what removing it might do to your Warranty... (mine ended up rather scratched up, and I replaced it with a Skinomi protector instead...
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how are you liking the skinomi protector? is that the "techskin"?
foomanjackel said:
how are you liking the skinomi protector? is that the "techskin"?
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I think it's better than the original protector... But I've used this style of screen protector on other phones before as well, and found them to be pretty good.
Based on what I saw with the screen and finger prints, you don't want to try and use this phone without any screen protector... that just ends up being a mess waiting for a place to happen...
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I think it's better than the original protector... But I've used this style of screen protector on other phones before as well, and found them to be pretty good.
Based on what I saw with the screen and finger prints, you don't want to try and use this phone without any screen protector... that just ends up being a mess waiting for a place to happen...
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thank you brother, thats good to hear since i've already ordered one lol. :laugh:
so would you say getting the old one off is fairly easy? does it leave some sort of residue on the screen after removing?
thanks again for the info! mine has a couple of marks/scrapes on it that just annoy the heck out of me. love this phone if not for that.
foomanjackel said:
thank you brother, thats good to hear since i've already ordered one lol. :laugh:
so would you say getting the old one off is fairly easy? does it leave some sort of residue on the screen after removing?
thanks again for the info! mine has a couple of marks/scrapes on it that just annoy the heck out of me. love this phone if not for that.
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The old one wasn't too hard to take off... and I don't remember it leaving too much residue... start at a corner, and be careful... I think I used a needle to help me get it started... but was trying to be careful so I wouldn't actually scratch things under neath while trying to get the other screen protector off... you will want to clean the screen before you put the new protector on though...
Did anyone else get the screen protector from the OP store? I must say it feels way to small... It doesn't cover the edges at all... Are they all like this?
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Yeah, they are all like this. I sold mine right after it came.
Mine came in short as well. And it is quite bothersome. It can be annoying when watching a video to see a rainbow line all the way across the screen.
Yea... I think i'll just have a naked screen untill i find a better one.
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kieeps said:
Yea... I think i'll just have a naked screen untill i find a better one.
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You have it backwards, my friend. Better to keep it on until you find one. Some scratches come out of no where! The annoyance of the nonfitting glass is a small price to pay for an undamaged screen. In my opinion. Im just very ocd about my screens and phone over all. Lol
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Yeah, they are all like this. I sold mine right after it came.
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glad you were intelligent enough. I put the new glass right on unpacking the op3 and removed it after 45 minutes... Hope there will be soon better fitting tempered glasses..
Try Ultimate Shield. For oneplus one is perfect. Maybe for OP3 it's ok
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Somewhere on oneplus page I found that the glass protector and foil are smaller because the screen is not flat at the edges and so you would see bubbles on the edges.
Garreth88 said:
Somewhere on oneplus page I found that the glass protector and foil are smaller because the screen is not flat at the edges and so you would see bubbles on the edges.
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i ordered this one from ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/32213145209...49&var=511048999996&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
will see how it fit..I have both glass and op3 still on the way to me.Will report back.
Did any of you remove the screen protector it comes with or did you put the tempered glass over it
playya said:
Did any of you remove the screen protector it comes with or did you put the tempered glass over it
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Is it a legit question or are you kidding ?
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Is it a legit question or are you kidding ?
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I mean its a legit question fa real. I did not get my tempered glass yet and wanted to know if anyone doubled up, had problems taking off the original or just liked what they sent.
My bad son did not think it was that whack of a question but ok
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My bad son did not think it was that whack of a question
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No it wasn't. You should have googled it 1st as you'd always tend to suggest...
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No it wasn't. You should have googled it 1st as you'd always tend to suggest...
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Hahahahaha so ya think I didn't huh? I did saw different responses so I asked but again my bad on asking did not know it was wrong for me on this one. Still have not seen an answer though. iJS Lol
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saw different responses so I asked
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I'm actually shocked. Not that you googled it but the fact that there were different responses
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I'm actually shocked. Not that you googled it but the fact that there were different responses
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hey since I had the 11 and not any of the last two I thought maybe there is something tricky about it. So I asked oh well I got the tempered glass anyways. Take it easy :good:
Hello I want to buy for my S10+ a screen protector or tempered glass but I know the screen is weird a little bit that's why I opened this thread to suggest me some protectors that will be fingerprint scanner friendly ofc
StonebridgeGr said:
Hello I want to buy for my S10+ a screen protector or tempered glass but I know the screen is weird a little bit that's why I opened this thread to suggest me some protectors that will be fingerprint scanner friendly ofc
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The whitestone dome glass screen protector is great. Especially since you can get warranty replacements for only $10 as long as you keep your uv curing light. Highly recommended
r3xx3r said:
The whitestone dome glass screen protector is great. Especially since you can get warranty replacements for only $10 as long as you keep your uv curing light. Highly recommended
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Can I place it alone or need some technique ?
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Can I place it alone or need some technique ?
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It comes with instructions and a link to their YouTube video. It's not the easiest install, but it really isn't bad. They walk you through every step. I have installed them a bunch of times and it's not too bad.
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It comes with instructions and a link to their YouTube video. It's not the easiest install, but it really isn't bad. They walk you through every step. I have installed them a bunch of times and it's not too bad.
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Is there a link to buy it ?
StonebridgeGr said:
Is there a link to buy it ?
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Here is my referral link
http://i.refs.cc/d385D8ov?smile_ref...hbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjo1ODM2Nzk5Mzl9
StonebridgeGr said:
Is there a link to buy it ?
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Here is a link to the S10 one, without the referral garbage:
https://www.whitestonedome.com/prod...mpered-glass-screen-protector-whitestone-dome