Have been using this phone as a backup phone for a while and now I'm gonna give it to my grandfather. Since he is 79 years old, a bit careless, I purchased a screen protector.
It's the typical 0.3mm shatter proof 9h but the problem is: I can barely pull the notification bar and the phone just feel like not responding at all.
You must press harder on the screen, at times with two fingers running down the screen to pull the notifications, typing is a nightmare. Since it completely lost the sensitivity, it feels like the phone is slow or freezing up but it's not the case. I'm pretty sure if I take the screen protector off it comes back to normal. Funny enough, if you run a touchscreen test, it works just fine by just lightly touching it.
The touchscreen is awesome without it, I used to play some minor games on this phone. It was my daily phone for walking and listening to music, I switched back to my Nokia 930 because I don't think my grandpa would be able to use a Windows Phone lol.
Has anyone experienced this kind of issue before? Don't think the phone will last long naked just like his Moto G4. (two weeks with a shattered screen then completely dead)
Should I purchase another screen protector?
nitzero said:
Have been using this phone as a backup phone for a while and now I'm gonna give it to my grandfather. Since he is 79 years old, a bit careless, I purchased a screen protector.
It's the typical 0.3mm shatter proof 9h but the problem is: I can barely pull the notification bar and the phone just feel like not responding at all.
You must press harder on the screen, at times with two fingers running down the screen to pull the notifications, typing is a nightmare. Since it completely lost the sensitivity, it feels like the phone is slow or freezing up but it's not the case. I'm pretty sure if I take the screen protector off it comes back to normal. Funny enough, if you run a touchscreen test, it works just fine by just lightly touching it.
The touchscreen is awesome without it, I used to play some minor games on this phone. It was my daily phone for walking and listening to music, I switched back to my Nokia 930 because I don't think my grandpa would be able to use a Windows Phone lol.
Has anyone experienced this kind of issue before? Don't think the phone will last long naked just like his Moto G4. (two weeks with a shattered screen then completely dead)
Should I purchase another screen protector?
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Pull that dammm protector off
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Has anyone noticed that the silver keys Send,End, Back on the front get scratched up really quickly. Everywhere else on the phone is protected and brand new but the phone has been sitting on my desk for a couple days. Is it a scratch magnet or what?
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Has anyone noticed that the silver keys Send,End, Back on the front get scratched up really quickly. Everywhere else on the phone is protected and brand new but the phone has been sitting on my desk for a couple days. Is it a scratch magnet or what?
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well what caused it to get scratch? maybe there were objects that were hitting against it in your pocket(if you do put it in your pocket)
or do you flip the phone over for speakerphone and tend to drag it on the desk around?
i certainly have no scratches on mine and i did drag it a little but none
Huh?
I don't have any scratches whatsoever on my phone. I had this baby from December and the only protection I have my phone is the screen protector. I don't what you have been rubbing against your phone but it must be something rough, as posted above.
I've had my TP2 for months and no scratches here.
the screen is definitely a scratch magnet! my screen protector is less than a month old and its noticeably time for a new one
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the screen is definitely a scratch magnet! my screen protector is less than a month old and its noticeably time for a new one
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Well that's what you have the screen protector for! That said.... depending on the quality of your protector it will show more wear quicker. For a time I ran on old tilt without a protector and NO scratches showed up on it at all. Then I put the protector on and bam... after a month.. scratched to hell. Same tile the Tilt 2!
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Has anyone noticed that the silver keys Send,End, Back on the front get scratched up really quickly. Everywhere else on the phone is protected and brand new but the phone has been sitting on my desk for a couple days. Is it a scratch magnet or what?
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Annnd yeah I have had my phone since December and not a scratch on the thing. I keep my phone in a holster on my belt and when I'm in my truck it goes into the car holder. I often put my phone face down on tables and what not and no scratches on the front for me.
It's all based on how careful you are with something that has value. Perhaps it's just you and not the phone.
Actually what I was asking everyone was whether or not they noticed that the chrome keys are pretty prone to light scratches, hardly noticeable in certain angles.There was an issue like this with the touch pro where they were exchanging phones for free at repair centers.I bought the phone a week ago and have barely used it and noticed that the chrome keys were lightly scuffed its as they put so much care into everything and stick some crappy chrome on it to make it stand out. Ive had HTC phones the past 4 years and hate the chrome keys and bezels. My screen is always protected sorry if I confused some.. I treat my phone with alot of care so the user and not the phone comment was unnecessary. I was just asking other peoples opinions. I had the same problem with the Tilts chrome keys where the paint just wore away with regular use.
Ive just noticed that different carriers use different materials and finishes on phones to make it more branded. Also I was talking about a sprint TP2 and I went into the reverse logistics and found out it was a refurb so it wasn't as new as I thought.
Thanks for everyones thoughts though.
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Actually what I was asking everyone was whether or not they noticed that the chrome keys are pretty prone to light scratches, hardly noticeable in certain angles.There was an issue like this with the touch pro where they were exchanging phones for free at repair centers.I bought the phone a week ago and have barely used it and noticed that the chrome keys were lightly scuffed its as they put so much care into everything and stick some crappy chrome on it to make it stand out. Ive had HTC phones the past 4 years and hate the chrome keys and bezels. My screen is always protected sorry if I confused some.. I treat my phone with alot of care so the user and not the phone comment was unnecessary. I was just asking other peoples opinions. I had the same problem with the Tilts chrome keys where the paint just wore away with regular use.
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What carrier are you with? I have never seen chrome keys on any touch pro 2 variations.
http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/ima...om+"HTC+Touch+Pro2+for+Sprint+Review"&popup=1
Sprint Touch Pro 2. And whether its chrome or metallic it sux
Hi, I applied my Invisible Shield to my Desire last night, and even tho I followed the description described, I got some bubbles, they aren't very big, but there are like 10-15 bubbles around the screen, I've heard the bubbles should disepear after 3-5 days, is that true?
And I still haven't tried to turn on the device yet, just a bit afraid if my screen will be broken when that "sponge" is still inside those bubbles and the device is on and im when im using it and probably will be touching those bubbles sometimes, anyone that can tell me for sure if this is true or not?
I applied one and it was damned awful. Too tacky for a touch screen device. All the bubbles disappear but you'll still have small artefacts under the film that will drive you crazy the whole time it's there. Even if you laid it on perfectly there will be a strange rainbow effect on places.
I complained and they sent me a new one, but I have yet to apply it now after almost a month. The material the phone is made of doesn't seem to scratch and the screen is flawless.
Okay, well I just wanna give it a try and see how it is, but you dont think there's any danger with the sponge inside the bubbles even when I use the phone then?
I tried one for my Milestone when I got that. I ended up with a few specs of dust under the cover that I couldn't get rid of.
Ended up trashing the thing, waste of time and money.
Flawless Screen!
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I applied one and it was damned awful. Too tacky for a touch screen device. All the bubbles disappear but you'll still have small artefacts under the film that will drive you crazy the whole time it's there. Even if you laid it on perfectly there will be a strange rainbow effect on places.
I complained and they sent me a new one, but I have yet to apply it now after almost a month. The material the phone is made of doesn't seem to scratch and the screen is flawless.
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Yes thats true, to be honest I don't think you'll need a screen protector for the Desire, check this guy out: ( http://www.scratchdesire.de/ ) you can clearly see almost nothing happens to the screen (except tha fact that poor guy has dropped his phone and broke the whole thing)....although I must admit, the only thing that bothers me (and made me think of getting a screen protector) with the screen is the finger marks left on it,,regardless of how clean your fingers are it will leave a greasy pattern on the screen.
Aitese, actually it's how you manage to put it on the device. I can say mine is ... AMAZING no artifacts, no trouble using it. Feeling better for having protection.
As for bubbles - the big ones should be taken out as soon as you put it on the screen. The small ones disappear in a few days or a bit wearing in the pocket. You can turn on the device mere 15 mins after fully positioning the invisible shield, but it would have some weird colors, because it will still be wet under the protector. This would disappear in a day or two tops. (next morning for me).
Also having the invisible shield saved my device from a biiig fat scratch on the back
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Aitese, actually it's how you manage to put it on the device. I can say mine is ... AMAZING no artifacts, no trouble using it. Feeling better for having protection.
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I applied mine perfectly. I've used the product before on my mp3 players in the past. I apply it in the bathroom after leaving the shower running, takes all the dust particles out of the air. I also wash my hand. There was no dust or particles under the film, but the film itself must be FLAWLESS, which in most cases it isn't. If you feel your touch responsiveness is the same with the skin on then good for you, but for me it causes too much friction to be a functional touch screen cover.
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Hi, I applied my Invisible Shield to my Desire last night, and even tho I followed the description described, I got some bubbles, they aren't very big, but there are like 10-15 bubbles around the screen, I've heard the bubbles should disepear after 3-5 days, is that true?
And I still haven't tried to turn on the device yet, just a bit afraid if my screen will be broken when that "sponge" is still inside those bubbles and the device is on and im when im using it and probably will be touching those bubbles sometimes, anyone that can tell me for sure if this is true or not?
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I'm in the same case, applied it yesterday, looks a lot better today... hopefully the very few left bubbles will be gone in a few days
Thanks for all the replies, I will try it for a few days now and see if its ok to have on. Atm I dont really notice the bubbles while the screen/light is on, but I hope its gone in a few days anyway
Hello everyone,
Is it just me or the new M8 have a fragile screen? I've had quite a lot of HTC phone in the past and never had a scratched/broken/cracked screen with any of them (they had invisible shield but it still was very clear). But my M8? A different story. My first one last 1 month before cracking near the middle on the left. I changed it and immediatly (as in remove from the box and install) an invisible shield glass. Now, the protector, 8 weeks old, is cracked at 4 places.
The phone never droped or hit anything and is alone in my pocket, far from anything, like all of my other phone... Is it because it's bigger then the other, thus making it "warp" in my pocket, adding pressure on the screen? I don't know, but I really feel like I'll be forced to by a case with front flap to prevent that, something I really wanted to avoid.
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Hello everyone,
Is it just me or the new M8 have a fragile screen? I've had quite a lot of HTC phone in the past and never had a scratched/broken/cracked screen with any of them (they had invisible shield but it still was very clear). But my M8? A different story. My first one last 1 month before cracking near the middle on the left. I changed it and immediatly (as in remove from the box and install) an invisible shield glass. Now, the protector, 8 weeks old, is cracked at 4 places.
The phone never droped or hit anything and is alone in my pocket, far from anything, like all of my other phone... Is it because it's bigger then the other, thus making it "warp" in my pocket, adding pressure on the screen? I don't know, but I really feel like I'll be forced to by a case with front flap to prevent that, something I really wanted to avoid.
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You've invested in this Awesome phone, but you don't want to spend money to protect it? Personally I bought an otterbox. These days one hast to have a protective case, as all the newer phones screens are fragile. I am glad the rep at the T-Mobile store talked me into getting the case. I have a bit more peace of mind now. If you get a case I highly recommend an otter case, I don't think there is a case better than an otter case, then again this is the first time I have bought a case for my phone so I could be wrong.
Hmmm... Haven't had a case since one x, gorilla glass are suppose to be tough and I like the aluminum finish on the phone. M7 didn't had this issue neither. Right now I'm waiting for my invisible glass replacement, but still, this phone never dropped, never bump on something, always rest on his back and still, screen broke. It's super fragile and it shouldn't be like that
Never had this problem at all. I hammer my phones too. I've dropped it numerous times, and it has marks and chips in the aluminium and two very small scratches on the screen.
Nothing at all fragile about this phone or the screen, although you said the screen protector shattered too so it's something you are doing.
I really don't see what I'm doing differently then with all my other phone. It's in my pocket, screen side on my skin so if it bump, it bump the back, always rest on his back, never droped or bumped.... The first one cracked from the middle of the screen (left to the middle), this one, the screen protector cracked from the top middle to the right. Really weird...
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I really don't see what I'm doing differently then with all my other phone. It's in my pocket, screen side on my skin so if it bump, it bump the back, always rest on his back, never droped or bumped.... The first one cracked from the middle of the screen (left to the middle), this one, the screen protector cracked from the top middle to the right. Really weird...
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Perhaps it's getting twisted from being in the pocket. The phone is quite tall, so when it's in your pocket and you move around, it could put stress on the phone and make it crack. For instance when you sit down and your pants gets stretched out etc. I've broken the volume buttons of another phone by keeping in the pocket while im on a bike, and in time the stress on the buttons caused them to malfuntion.
That's the only explanation i can think of, when you say that you haven't dropped it and it hasn't bumped into anything etc.
Hey all,
I've had the G4 for about 3 weeks and the screen sensitivity is my only gripe. It sometimes takes several taps to get it to respond and when scrolling in various apps it will not always respond. Like many others I have a glass screen protector and I've read a few times that people think that might be part of the issue. I want to test this without destroying the current protector I have by removing it. I have also noticed that if I need to push for several seconds on the same spot (mainly for long pressing on the keyboard) my finger will move around slightly and not always tap the area I was aiming for.
Anyone else remove their glass screen protector and notice better performance? Or maybe switching to a non-glass protector? It can be frustrating when thinking you tapped the screen and then doing it again and again.
I went to return my phone, peeled off the screen protector, and the difference was huge. Still very weak touch response even without a protector, though. Less sensitive than a Samsung or iPhone anyways. I decided to just get used to it and it doesn't really bother me as much anymore. I went with a warranty replacement to be safe anyways, and it does seem to be a little better than my previous phone. Still a much weaker touch response than my S4 ever had, but i will say that my gf's iPhone 5 is much worse with her thicker glass protector (i bought a really thin .2mm one, which has already spidered within a week xP)
Thanks for the response Ryan. I'll probably remove the glass protector as well then. I bought the one that Verizon offered which I think is a generic brand. It looks great on the phone but with this issue it's not worth it. Thanks again!
Just a quick update. I replaced my glass screen protector with this one from Spigen and it is noticeably better. As Ryan mentioned previously, still not perfect which I believe is something that LG needs to work on. The phone is not as responsive as it should be. The previous glass protector was too thick and this Spigen one makes a huge difference. I still occasionally have to tap twice but this at least makes me want to throw the phone less.
I use an Invisashield and I haven't had a single issue with touch responsiveness. I just got my phone a few days ago so maybe it's got something different. I don't know.
So I've had my Pixel 2 XL BLACK since launch day and it has by far been my most favoritest phone EVER!!!!
I bought the Google case (the one made of canvas material), and I got one for free from Google at the same time. I also purchased one of Google's Screen Protectors when they launched. The screen protector gave my screen issues. Half the time when I touched the screen nothing would happen, or if I was making a phone call, the screen would hibernate. I realized this was because of the facial sensor for like when you put the phone to your ear??? I guess having the protector on my screen, Pixel thought it was close to my ear as if I were on the phone. So I gave up on the screen protector after getting a refund from Google on that and also trying one from Incipio... Without a screen protector, my device runs fantastic! Which brings me to my next point. I find when I take my case off, after a few minutes of being naked, my Pixel runs super fast! Like brand new right out of the box fast... Is it possible that having a case on my Pixel can cause it to run slower? Is it a heat issue (the case trapping or causing heat somehow), or IS IT JUST ME???
I'm going with just you on this one.
It's possible it could hit a thermal throttle but unlikely. I say unlikely because many more people would be reporting it.
I think its a perception issue.
I feel the same way, but it seems undeniable. Thanks for your honesty, even though it hurt ?
Have you tried any benchmarks while in a case vs in your hand?
I think its just the feel of it in your hands without a case on it. I work manual labor and when I take case off some nights to clean the dust etc I just fall in love with it all over again and wish I didnt need to use a case. Thing feels so nice in the hands.
Without having your specific device in my hand I can only relate this device to the throttling turd the Nexus 6P was. That being said...I've never run across a throttling issue with mine in the 3 months I've had it.