Can I do anything to fix it? It's only a small scratch but it's quite annoying. Brasso? Toothpaste?
So much for Gorilla Glass!
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Sadly no, and brasso and toothpaste doesn't even work effectively on a cell phone screen. Should have got a screen protector
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Yep get a protector, I don't know how I scratched my screen as I treated my N4 like my precious... Yet my G300 with the original Gorilla Glass is still scratch free! GG2 is just not as good.
just get an eraser and erase it or buy a new one
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just get an eraser and erase it or buy a new one
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Do you mean a real pencil eraser? I have never tried this techique. Sounds interesting.
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just get an eraser and erase it or buy a new one
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I can't tell if you're serious or just trollin.......
You can't get the scratch out. but as far as screen protectors go, I'd recommend Best Skins Ever. I've had mine on for awhile and they work great, Minimal orange peel effect and they feel really smooth. You have to be really careful during install though, so if you don't have a steady hand, get someone else to help.
Cheers for the somewhat depressing comments. Have now bought a skin. Bolting horses and locking stables spring to mind!
What is the point in gorilla glass? My Sammy Galaxy S lasted much longer!
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That is the thing... My galaxy Ace screen only had 2 scratches (from when i dropped it on a rock ), but my N4 screen got scratched over 1 week of usage? That is weird.
Get Amzer shatterproof, they hammered the hell out of the screen and it didn't crack. It is 30$ though, I got a ZAGG but it peels up at the edges so I might get amzer
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No screen protector here and have been using since late November. Not a scratch on it.. Keep it clean, keep your hands clean and be careful and it will be fine.
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To be honest i am kind of angry. I had to take off my screen protector, and because you can only buy it online in Poland,I had to wait 1 whole week before applying a new one. Now I never left it on front glass, and I had a case, but the front screen is still pretty scratched... and it was just 6 days!
I don't know if this is gorilla glass or not, but it sucks.
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To be honest i am kind of angry. I had to take off my screen protector, and because you can only buy it online in Poland,I had to wait 1 whole week before applying a new one. Now I never left it on front glass, and I had a case, but the front screen is still pretty scratched... and it was just 6 days!
I don't know if this is gorilla glass or not, but it sucks.
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Are you angry at yourself? What`s your point
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I put on best skin ever, skin and then when I made a call the phone wouldn't lite up to see the hang up button. So I took skin off tested call it worked with skin off. I then put screen protector by Lumii Ark (great screen protector) and the same in call experience.
I haven't taken the protector off yet simply looking for a fix. I know that there are the two sensors on the upper left corner. It is polished clean and the protector is crystal clear. Any thoughts or similar experience?
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I put on best skin ever, skin and then when I made a call the phone wouldn't lite up to see the hang up button. So I took skin off tested call it worked with skin off. I then put screen protector by Lumii Ark (great screen protector) and the same in call experience.
I haven't taken the protector off yet simply looking for a fix. I know that there are the two sensors on the upper left corner. It is polished clean and the protector is crystal clear. Any thoughts or similar experience?
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Use a hole punch so it doesnt block the sensor
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Use a hole punch so it doesnt block the sensor
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Yup, pretty much. Or you can use scissors
I tried scissors with the skin and ruined the skin. I appreciate both responses. Have either of you had to fix this with ur N4 I have had a lot of androids and never any issues like this with the sensor being covered by screen protector.
I'll consider the hole punch. But would have to buy another screen protector. Sigh
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I tried scissors with the skin and ruined the skin. I appreciate both responses. Have either of you had to fix this with ur N4 I have had a lot of androids and never any issues like this with the sensor being covered by screen protector.
I'll consider the hole punch. But would have to buy another screen protector. Sigh
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If google would ship it to me already I'd be able to tell you :banghead:
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If google would ship it to me already I'd be able to tell you :banghead:
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I just feel like there has to be another way. I Dont even own a hole punch lol
I'm just not gonna make any phone calls
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I just feel like there has to be another way. I Dont even own a hole punch lol
I'm just not gonna make any phone calls
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Yeah i cant think of one at the moment. You dont need a protector anyways. Just treat her like a baby and you'll do fine.
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Yeah i cant think of one at the moment. You dont need a protector anyways. Just treat her like a baby and you'll do fine.
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I'm gonna probably just cut it
Edit: I cut it with nail clippers to get a rounded effect.it actually looks OK and works now.
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Liberate yourself and go without the screen protector. I've used screen protectors on all my previous phones from the HTC Sensation, Galaxy SII, Galaxy SIII, and Galaxy Nexus.
When the Nexus 4 was announced I sold my SIII and picked up a Galaxy Nexus for relatively cheap. I decided that since the Galaxy Nexus was going to become my backup phone I'd go without a case or screen protector. Over the past 3 weeks of using the phone this way I've really grown to appreciate the phone "naked". Now I really could never go back to covering these beautiful phones with a case or screen protector again. I haven't been babying the phone like I normally would and it doesn't have a single scratch anywhere on it.
I'm really looking forward to using the Nexus 4 without any protection and enjoying it for what it is. Worst case, if I drop it and it gets damaged I'll shell out the ~$160 for a replacement from Google. I made enough profit from selling the SIII (which I put away just in case) to easily cover the cost of a replacement if necessary. For me, this is plenty peace of mind to enjoy the phone with no protection.
Just my $0.02.
Fair enough. I already bought a case I'll get first week of Dec. I have had the phone since the 18th so I know the awesome naked feeling u speak of.
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I want a flip to car that leaves the screen bare when open. I will just use the case when I think the phone needs added protection.
I do not really like anything that is on the touch screen but I may put a transparent shield on the back glass.
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Damn what a night. So I went did a trade for this nexus with a guy. The nexus was sitting on the box on the trunk of my car while we were switching Sims next thing I see is it sliding off the box hits the ground and bounces. My heart dropped. About 5 dings on the bezel. The screen and back survived. So I got the Google play bumper and its good as new. Sucks Cuz I like the phone naked
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No. Look at the glass threads. Tons of people dropped theirs and shattered glass before you.
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That suuuuuuucks
Wait how'd you get the bumper that fast?
Beginners badluck!
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Beginners badluck!
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Well maybe beginners luck. I'm a vet to the nexus. Had my other nexus from release date to about a wk ago my 2 year old dropped it and the screen cracked
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Wait how'd you get the bumper that fast?
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A guy on craigslist had a few for sale
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Yes, you're the first person in the world to drop the nexus 4. Congrats!
No just the first top admit it. Other people say magic made theirs break.
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I got my phone last night and I already dropped it today from about chest high while taking of my sweat shirt. No broken glass or anything from a hard wood floor. I think it really depends on how it lands. Oy really seems fairly durable to me.
If you average up all the thousands of sold I am sure the ones with broken glass are a very nonsignificant percentage..
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Just broke my glass back -___- . I dropped into power switch made of aluminum and made several back cracks. Well, at least it wasn't the front.
ouch, i need protection! i still haven't taken off that original screen protector! i know if i drop mine the back glass is gonna crack
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Fast? It's been out for almost a month.
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Hello guys, I've got my Nexus 4 like a week ago, and it is just beautiful, and I like to use it with no case/bumper, so far I've taken care of it and it hadn't scratched or anything but yesterday I almost drop it, and I was wondering if it gets cracked, can I get a front or back gorilla glass panel to replace it? If not I'm gonna have to buy a case, but if I can I will keep using it naked and just replace it when it cracks, thanks
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Hello guys, I've got my Nexus 4 like a week ago, and it is just beautiful, and I like to use it with no case/bumper, so far I've taken care of it and it hadn't scratched or anything but yesterday I almost drop it, and I was wondering if it gets cracked, can I get a front or back gorilla glass panel to replace it? If not I'm gonna have to buy a case, but if I can I will keep using it naked and just replace it when it cracks, thanks
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it can be replaced but the glass panels cost around 150 to 170 dollars. Thats like half the phone price.
Best to have lg replace the glass if it breaks. Costs the same as to do if yourself and takes about 9 days total depending what country you have to send it to.
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Hello guys, I've got my Nexus 4 like a week ago, and it is just beautiful, and I like to use it with no case/bumper, so far I've taken care of it and it hadn't scratched or anything but yesterday I almost drop it, and I was wondering if it gets cracked, can I get a front or back gorilla glass panel to replace it? If not I'm gonna have to buy a case, but if I can I will keep using it naked and just replace it when it cracks, thanks
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You can go here.
http://www.cellphonerepairshop.com/acq86231201/
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LRC1710 said:
Hello guys, I've got my Nexus 4 like a week ago, and it is just beautiful, and I like to use it with no case/bumper, so far I've taken care of it and it hadn't scratched or anything but yesterday I almost drop it, and I was wondering if it gets cracked, can I get a front or back gorilla glass panel to replace it? If not I'm gonna have to buy a case, but if I can I will keep using it naked and just replace it when it cracks, thanks
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The front screen is going to be the most expensive. The digitizer and LCD are fused together.
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The front screen is going to be the most expensive. The digitizer and LCD are fused together.
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Yeah.
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Ive been doing a lot of reading and havent seen too much in depth talk about the n4 with a zagg and case. Seems like every case i get bubbles my zagg around the edges as they currently dont have a "case friendly" one. Ive used zaggs for a long time and i really dont want to switch to anything else but this is getting frustrating and expensive. lol. So with that what cases are you guys using with a zagg?
no one uses a zagg with a case these days? :silly:
Zagg is a complete rip-off. I use XtremeGuard and a diztronic case. You'll love it.
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Just buy some front and back screen shields and you'll be good to go. That's what i did and i use the body glove nova case. HIGHLY recommend it. By far my favorite case and no bubbling
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Zagg with Google bumper case seems to be right combination, doesn't disturb edges at all.
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no one uses a zagg with a case these days? :silly:
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I am quite satisfy with zagg and i may try another protector someday. But for now, it protects my phone perfectly.
I am using zagg with an Acase which I also wrote a review already. You may find it in this 4rum.
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Zagg is a complete rip-off. I use XtremeGuard and a diztronic case. You'll love it.
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Hey man just wondering how you got your xtremeguards not to unstick from the sides and corners, I have the xtremeguards and a androidify case and every side got ****ed up :/
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Use to have a skinomy. Then I ripped it up and now I have no screen protector. That thing pissed me off. And my case is the ionic one from amazon.
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Hey man just wondering how you got your xtremeguards not to unstick from the sides and corners, I have the xtremeguards and a androidify case and every side got ****ed up :/
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It's a matter of patience. I hate putting on screen protectors. I really do. I started from the top to align the earpiece, proximity sensor and front camera. And when you use the case, you have to wedge the phone in so the case won't lift up the protector. If your case has a lip around the edges that will help a lot.
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Zagg with Google bumper case seems to be right combination, doesn't disturb edges at all.
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Awesome! Ordered one the other day and it should be delivered today
Also thanks to everyone for your feedback as I'm really picky about this stuff. Great to see what works for everyone.
Edit: dang I'm all out of thanks for the day
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I ordered some note 2 glass screen protectors cause I thought I would have the n2 for quite some time but I came across a deal I couldn't pass up on Craigslist for a note 3. So I put the n2 glass screen protector on the n3. It fit pretty decent for being for a N2. It would fit even better if I wouldn't have put it on crooked lol. The glass screen protectors were 10 dollars shipped on eBay.
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Thats actually a good idea. I just got my Note 3 yesterday and my screen protectors are not coming in until Monday. In the meantime I was afraid of something happening. I am going to throw my spare Note 2 screen protector on it for now.
The phone has gorilla glass 3, I have yet to scratch an old pos HTC thunderbolt or skyrocket. Money better spent on a square trade warranty.
Currently I put iSmooth Note 2 screen protector as temporary.
MIME will come tomorrow.
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The phone has gorilla glass 3, I have yet to scratch an old pos HTC thunderbolt or skyrocket. Money better spent on a square trade warranty.
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I have a nice inch long scratch along the bottom right of my screen can feel it with my thumbnail FML
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That sucks buddy
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Yeah haha worst part is my screen protector is in the mail haha. Priced new screen at 250 on e-trade if it bugs me too much
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I have a nice inch long scratch along the bottom right of my screen can feel it with my thumbnail FML
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So much for Gorilla Glass huh? I prefer a screen protector no matter what the glass is made of. Sorry man.
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I tried using a screen protector but it was really hard to move the S-Pen across the screen. It wasn't smooth. It was like moving it across a rubber surface.
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I tried using a screen protector but it was really hard to move the S-Pen across the screen. It wasn't smooth. It was like moving it across a rubber surface.
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I hear the tempered glass protectors are very good to combat that. Just pricey
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I did the same thing, I had a spare thin flexi-glass screen protector for my N2 and put it on my N3. Works great. Better be safe then sorry and keep square trade for something really bad.
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I hear the tempered glass protectors are very good to combat that. Just pricey
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Where can I get a good one?
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Where can I get a good one?
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Ebay or amazon
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Ebay or amazon
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I mean like do you know of any good brands or specific ones?
Oh haha they have a couple threads about some in the int n3 accessories section.
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Spigen Glas-t slim
http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-note-3-screen-protector-glas-t-slim-premium-tempered-glass.html
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I have a nice inch long scratch along the bottom right of my screen can feel it with my thumbnail FML
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That sucks, but general use won't damage a screen, that takes some serious abuse.
Body guards makes a good glass protector, worth the $.
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That sucks, but general use won't damage a screen, that takes some serious abuse.
Body guards makes a good glass protector, worth the $.
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Its funny that you say that because it happened putting the phone in and out of my empty pocket haha. Mustve been dirt or sand or something. Sometime your just unlucky i guess
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Bladerunner1825us said:
Its funny that you say that because it happened putting the phone in and out of my empty pocket haha. Mustve been dirt or sand or something. Sometime your just unlucky i guess
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Sand and glass don't mix, a possible bur on keys, I've already jammed a aluminum flashlight into my pocket with the phone against the screen, no sharp edges, it did no damage. If you wear a ring with exposed stones, that too can damage. In and out of a clean pocket will do nothing, unlike the older phones.
I'd never let my fiance use a phone without a screen protector, she'd damage it in a day, depends how conscious you are of the screen.
Still cheaper to get a square trade at this point, 99 and then 100 deductible, replacing the screen is very difficult on this phone, you are more likely to break more in the process, plus it is still more $ than the warranty. Best of luck.
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I tried using a screen protector but it was really hard to move the S-Pen across the screen. It wasn't smooth. It was like moving it across a rubber surface.
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I had this exact problem when I initially installed my screen protector. It was extremely tough to use the S-Pen and felt extremely rubbery. The next day, I tried the S-Pen again and it was absolutely smooth and normal.
I think that there was something left on the screen protector after I initially removed the thin plastic film that they stick to it for shipping.