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Hi there!
Is anyone here having problem with the left and right side of the screen? When I slide my finger on the screen to the outside of the phone then I feel under my fingertip that the screen is a little bit under the body and with my fingertip I hook up some plastic part which seems to be between screen and aluminum body.
I hope I explained the problem
Anyone with the same issue? Is this a hardware issue or just stupidity of the HTC engineers?
Have you thought that this may have been done by design?
For those that put their phone screen down the screen is slightly raised off the surface thus not getting scratched......
mine is the same... i believe it's the design so you don't scratch the screen when it is face down
I prefer not putting the phone down the screen rather then having this unconformable feeling when I move finger on the screen...
Solution: Get like 3 or 4 screen protectors and lay them all on top of the screen at once. The thickness should bring them in line with the plastic rim and your fingers will no longer have to suffer the horrific feeling of a 0.2mm plastic ridge
My physical glass/plastic screen seems to be stuck further down on the top left and bottom right corners making it slant upwards to the other corners. I push the top right down and it seems to feel loose.
Is this what your issue is? because this is whats happening with mine.
dazultra2000 said:
Solution: Get like 3 or 4 screen protectors and lay them all on top of the screen at once. The thickness should bring them in line with the plastic rim and your fingers will no longer have to suffer the horrific feeling of a 0.2mm plastic ridge
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I think one should be enough.
michal_banszel said:
I think one should be enough.
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I have one, did the trick.
I think it's by design too, it's not a problem unless you make it one.
Smigit said:
I have one, did the trick.
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I'm very happy to hear that
Smigit said:
I have one, did the trick.
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Maybe this was the reason they did it?
LtdEdFred said:
Maybe this was the reason they did it?
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imteresting idea.... hmmm
but that means the lip is like 5 microns or something, the thickness of the screen protector
If you own an S3 you might want to see this, you will be much more relaxed about your S3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie1g4WZJdO4&feature=g-upl
As fasr as I know crystal is harder than steel on the moss scale, he should test it woth sand
Hilarious!....poor cat! What impressed me was that he was hitting the screen quite hard with a very small contact point and quite heavy knives and it didn't break, and he dropped it from quite a height!
yeah gorilla glass 2 seems to be quite the thing :>
a lot of people moan about screen cracks when they drop phone, but if you drop a piece of glass it will break if it lands on a stone or something similar, the point of gg2 is scratch resistance, I think I'm going to try one of those tempered glass screen protectors when they iron out the small flaws in it....the customer service guy on the accessories thread is brilliant
Ive been running without screen protector for 1 month and I dont have a single scratch, not a single one. I do have a Diztronic case though
This video is great, but I still managed to put a 1cm scratch across mine at 2 days old, simply by placing it face down on my bedside table.
Knives vs bedside table, now I know which is more dangerous!
The magic is in the wipe lol. But i will be getting mine this week and its nice to know it will hold up to more abuse that he will get in my pocket ^^
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TimmyRaa said:
This video is great, but I still managed to put a 1cm scratch across mine at 2 days old, simply by placing it face down on my bedside table.
Knives vs bedside table, now I know which is more dangerous!
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Did you accidentally put it on your girlfriends diamond ring?
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Sand can scratch the screen very easily. I've learned it the hard way
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Better to have screen protector.
That guy sounds like guy on FPSrussia youtube videos
These screen test are crap who carries a large army knife around in there pocket with there phone if you do you must have big pockets and why don't they try it with sandpaper see what that does
got-petrol said:
These screen test are crap who carries a large army knife around in there pocket with there phone if you do you must have big pockets and why don't they try it with sandpaper see what that does
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????
Anger issue?
im not so impressed with the Go Rilla Glass2....i have no screen protector but have the Otterbox case with a lip so that the glass never rest on anything.....but i have plenty of micro scratches all over the screen.......From what?
the only thing that i clean it with a micro fiber cloth....WTF needless to say i will be braking it and getting a replacement for this super sensative ass screen.
bullerwins said:
Ive been running without screen protector for 1 month and I dont have a single scratch, not a single one. I do have a Diztronic case though
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I wear a screen protector but not for scratch reasons more for shock proofing.
That little bit of plastic on the screen is likely to absorb a little impact when it falls or gets bumped. Its a bit like those people that put a sticky tape x on their window during violent storms. This glass may be hard, but it can definitely be tougher.
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sabaramo said:
I wear a screen protector but not for scratch reasons more for shock proofing.
That little bit of plastic on the screen is likely to absorb a little impact when it falls or gets bumped. Its a bit like those people that put a sticky tape x on their window during violent storms. This glass may be hard, but it can definitely be tougher.
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Thats not to stop the glass from braking.......that to stop the glass from flying around in that violent storm. as its taped together giving it more weight as a whole instead of small shards everywhere.
so i dont think the protector helps the screen from shattering. just my OP
The glass on our phones are harder than carbon steel.. So it's a no brainer.
But would like to see him use a little rock or some sand, it will funk up the screen..
Get a screen protector, gorilla glass is over rated.
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buljo said:
The glass on our phones are harder than carbon steel.. So it's a no brainer.
But would like to see him use a little rock or some sand, it will funk up the screen..
Get a screen protector, gorilla glass is over rated.
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I think misunderstood is the correct term
jnr21 said:
That guy sounds like guy on FPSrussia youtube videos
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yes, he does
Is possible to replace Nexus 4 glass back for something else?
Before I had this phone, I replaced my Iphones back cover with one found at cnn.cn.
I am wondering if this is possible with the nexus 4 and if so how I would go about doing it.
thanks
No. Not yet anyway. They have carbon fiber body protectors though
Not yet. Hopefully companies start making some though. I love the glass back, but don't think it will hold up too long. I'd love to replace it for a carbon fiber or leather back.
Some reviews mentioned that the back glass is somehow linked to the board inside which cannot be replaced easily
The glass back contains the NFC chip, and some antennas if I remember correctly.
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The glass back doesn't contain anything. The back is multiple layers. The outer layer (the glass) is stuck to a plastic back w/ sticky stuff. On the other side of the plastic back frame is where the antenna's are stuck. It's basically a sandwich. Antenna's etc, on one side, plastic in the middle, and glass on the other side.
You can see this here http://guide-images.ifixit.net/igi/QOafFZVDlGVyMbhj.huge
The question is how sticky is the glue stuff they use, and is it reusable if removed.
Anything available as of now, i need the back body ... the glass is shattered badly
so the glass is stuck to the back of the frame of the handset ?
So all we need to do is, machine some plastic plates the same as the glass and re-adhere the new back on ?
Anyone with a smashed Glass back can try this ? cut a 4mm piece of black perspex and replace . . . .
cant see why LG/GOOGLE don't make some nice non-glass replacements . . . .
http://dbrand.com/submodels/nexus-4/
Not a replacement for the glass but may achieve what you're looking for
ziddey said:
http://dbrand.com/submodels/nexus-4/
Not a replacement for the glass but may achieve what you're looking for
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Yup, I got the Carbon Fiber one and it is the bomb.
Krunk83 said:
Yup, I got the Carbon Fiber one and it is the bomb.
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Can you post a couple of pics how does it look on your device?
ziddey said:
http://dbrand.com/submodels/nexus-4/
Not a replacement for the glass but may achieve what you're looking for
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Thanks for the info i have contacted them to see if I can get the template size they use for these vinyls so I can machine a perspex back for a nexus 4.
if anyone else knows this info could they post it up ?
Krunk83 said:
Yup, I got the Carbon Fiber one and it is the bomb.
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Do you feel these skins will actually help protecting the glass back? I'm not really talking about scratches, but mainly drops...
And eh, do they stick nicely? I hate skins, but this is just something else.
Doubtful about crack/shatter protection... more for scratches/personalization or for concealment when your glass does inevitably shatter
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Doubtful about crack/shatter protection... more for scratches/personalization or for concealment when your glass does inevitably shatter
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Yeah it won't stop the glass shattering, people who have kept their factory plastic covers on have still shattered.
The glass is brittle like any glass , gorilla glass is just scratch resistant / repellant but it will scratch if you use something with the same hardness as glass ( that's sand particles / building site dust / metal swarf ) and a hit on the edge of the phone where the glass meets the from will shatter the glass 90% of the time.
Get a rubber case and screen protector if your worried, I scuffed up my HTC one x good with out them and I'm not taking chances with the nexus . .
The only way to stop this is a replacement back cover made of another material.
This might be what I am looking for. It's our pretty anti slip proof?
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Krunk83 said:
Yup, I got the Carbon Fiber one and it is the bomb.
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Can you please post a picture... It would really help to make a decision whether to buy it or not
Yes pics please, these look cool
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gianton said:
Can you post a couple of pics how does it look on your device?
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abs_tract said:
Yes pics please, these look cool
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Peter1856 said:
Can you please post a picture... It would really help to make a decision whether to buy it or not
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found some myself, we already have a thread about these
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095261&page=4
hi guys, just ordered one of these, hope this helps!
http://www.spareslg.com/tampa-de-bateria-lg-optimus-nexus-4-e960-acq86231201.html
As the title says, Don't remove the screenprotector on the back. If you do say you will end up having what I have now....
Probably this is only will occur on the white XZ. Man this is really f*cked up to fix it. I hope its just the glue they use to stick the screenprotector, but it will take hell of a time to fix the back.
http://tinypic.com/r/20kyrdk/6
noooooo! Fu*k... please take a photo with light.
however, take care in
that's no problem, use some glue remover. you can buy it any shopping center.
it won't affect the case because it's glass.
Did you really have to remove it?
I understand removing it from the screen (because it smudges and the screen is scratch resistant anyway), as I did that to my previous phone myself.
But on the back? As if it makes a difference there...
Strange , im thinking to add second layer screen protector on it .
Its odd to find that there is ppl who want it removed .
Don't worry, it's just glue - like with previous Xperias. Use glue remover and you'll be fine.
I don't understand why people remove it though...it's protecting your screen from scratches and shattering, can't see how this is a bad thing - but that's everybody's personal choice.
Hahaha, I was still using the protective sheet on the rear glassl (the opaque one with the little guide info on it) because was worried that I would scratch it. But know that I discovered that also the rear glass has a protective sheet on it, I removed the other one
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Hahaha, I was still using the protective sheet on the rear glassl (the opaque one with the little guide info on it) because was worried that I would scratch it. But know that I discovered that also the rear glass has a protective sheet on it, I removed the other one
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Yea I don't know why they put in so many protectors. One on each side is plenty and in time I will remove the front one (it scratches).
Two protectors on a display :silly:
Well.. but it in a bowl of water for 30 minutes, and i bet it'll come off
LordManhattan said:
Well.. but it in a bowl of water for 30 minutes, and i bet it'll come off
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Yea, But prob Ru inn His phone lol, He has the ZL I think
Zl doesnt have a glass back
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An1mA said:
As the title says, Don't remove the screenprotector on the back. If you do say you will end up having what I have now....
Probably this is only will occur on the white XZ. Man this is really f*cked up to fix it. I hope its just the glue they use to stick the screenprotector, but it will take hell of a time to fix the back.
http://tinypic.com/r/20kyrdk/6
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This is not screen protector i think. Xperia has shatter proof film. You should receive standard screen protectors in box.
robdevil said:
This is not screen protector i think. Xperia has shatter proof film. You should receive standard screen protectors in box.
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Yes, those definitely are the shatter-proof films which are *not* screen protectors. You are supposed to apply a screen protector on top of it.
deception_ said:
Yes, those definitely are the shatter-proof films which are *not* screen protectors. You are supposed to apply a screen protector on top of it.
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Could you explain the difference then? To me, they're both sticky pieces of plastic that hold together the glass if it breaks and adds a layer so there's no direct contact with the actual screen. So the names might be different and the marketing as well, but I think they're basically the same product. Also, putting a screen protector on top of the shatter-proof film? Little silly if you ask me.
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Could you explain the difference then? To me, they're both sticky pieces of plastic that hold together the glass if it breaks and adds a layer so there's no direct contact with the actual screen. So the names might be different and the marketing as well, but I think they're basically the same product. Also, putting a screen protector on top of the shatter-proof film? Little silly if you ask me.
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The difference is very simple.
Screen protector is used to prevent scratches - it's usually covered with oleophobic coating and made from harder materials to make it more scratch-resistant.
Anti-shatter film is applied using thermal methods after tempered glass is cut off. It's not nearly as hard as screen protectors, but is resistant to being cut, sliced or torn apart - it also absorbs tension and spreads it evenly. Also, since it's applied thermally, using special glue, it will hold pieces of the screen together even if it breaks. Normal screen protector won't do that, it'll just peel off. Dont believe ? Hit a car's side window with a hammer - it'll shatter into million pieces. Now do the same with the windshield - it'll break and bend in, but won't shatter.
I understand you might not like it - but please don't say that they're useless or silly. There is a reason why they put this film on car windshields, buildings' glass facades etc. It's not "just marketing", however you look at it.
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I understand you might not like it - but please don't say that they're useless or silly. There is a reason why they put this film on car windshields, buildings' glass facades etc. It's not "just marketing", however you look at it.
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Yea. The reason is those are situations where serious body harm can occur otherwise.
If I drop my phone and the screen shatters, #1 I won't put my hand into the shards #2 the phone is bin ready anyway.
The sheet is there for one reason and one alone: to stop people from tearing their fingers when the screen breaks and suing Sony.
No other phone manufacturer does this crap. It's because Sony assumes the worst from users, period.
Is it only sony that use this protective film?
don't understand why you would remove it in the first place. Why mess with a perfectly fine (asthetically) phone. Just needed to add a screen protector on top and that is that. Not like the back is important like someone mentioned.
jameslfc5 said:
Is it only sony that use this protective film?
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Samsung don't do it that's for sure. Apple neither.
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m00moo said:
don't understand why you would remove it in the first place. Why mess with a perfectly fine (asthetically) phone. Just needed to add a screen protector on top and that is that. Not like the back is important like someone mentioned.
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Because it's impossible to get a scratch resistant protector on perfectly, and even if you do it will always have fuzz underneath.
Nothing can top a naked screen.
lloydbf said:
It's because Sony assumes the worst from users, period.
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Looking at how some people remove it right away, because they "dont like" screen protectors - i think Sony is right to assume that.
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Because it's impossible to get a scratch resistant protector on perfectly, and even if you do it will always have fuzz underneath.
Nothing can top a naked screen.
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Had absolutely no problems here, so it is possible after all.
Not trying to convince anyone - just saying that in my opinion it's a good thing and it shouldn't be removed if there's no need to do so.
Hey Guys! Just wanna share this problem. After removing a cheap screen protector on my nexus 4 i still have this pattern - the cutout on proximity sensor and on the camera. I tried scratching it with my nails but there is really no more residue, the surface is flat but the feel on the screen is different on the sensor or the actual glass. Did I remove a coating or something after removing the protector? I also dropped a small amount of alcohol trying to clean it and observed that it follows the pattern. Check out the pictures please. Thank you very much.
What does this mark feel like and how hard is it?
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andyabc said:
What does this mark feel like and how hard is it?
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I couldn't describe it but you could barely feel the difference between the real glass (proximity or camera or edges) and the area covered by the screen protector. It seems It'd never be removed. I tried tape, alcohol, scratching it, none worked.
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I couldn't describe it but you could barely feel the difference between the real glass (proximity or camera or edges) and the area covered by the screen protector. It seems It'd never be removed. I tried tape, alcohol, scratching it, none worked.
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Mmmm, I assume that the residue has absorbed into the Gorilla Glass which is really bad in many ways...
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andyabc said:
Mmmm, I assume that the residue has absorbed into the Gorilla Glass which is really bad in many ways...
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Either that, OR it has peeled off the oleophobic coating with it. OP, Do finger prints stick more than usual?
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Either that, OR it has peeled off the oleophobic coating with it. OP, Do finger prints stick more than usual?
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I thought the term oleophobic is for the steinheil SPs only. Is it really possible? What could possibly happen? Well I cant say, I immediately put a screen protector on the device right after I got it.
i'd say the oleophobic coating just rubbed off completely around the screen protector, mine has a slight problem around the sensor and front camera cut-out but it can only be seen if there are fingerprints on the screen and you know what you are looking for. i think it happens because of sweat/skin oils.