Scratch on nexus 4!! Heart broken!! - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Guys, I got my nexus 4 a few days ago any it's been awesome!! Today I dropped my phone any it got scratched!! The scratch is slightly noticeable when the screen is on and very bright! I can also see a rainbowish effect (very very small) when the screen is on!! Is there any way to hide this scratch!! Please please help me out!!! Thank you!!
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Don`t think you can hide it with a screen protector, but you could try. Maybe it will look a bit better. Best way would be to have the screen replaced. Didn`t you use a case or bumper? It is a glassy phone proned to shatter on impact.

Did you even try Google? If it's not as bad as the one in the linked guide, just cover it with a scratch protector and you won't be able to notice it.

Alright, I am using a poetic borderline with my nexus, I ordered a nillkin screen protector... Hope it works!!!
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Okay, the screen protector turned out to be matte and it just made the scratch look worse. Ordering a wet install screen protector soon.. Any idea if they will work?? I can feel the scratch when I run my finger nails over it and it is clearly visible outdoors!!
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S.H.A.D.E said:
Okay, the screen protector turned out to be matte and it just made the scratch look worse. Ordering a wet install screen protector soon.. Any idea if they will work?? I can feel the scratch when I run my finger nails over it and it is clearly visible outdoors!!
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Only a new screen can solve your problem

Try displex, i heard it's working, never tried it though.... It's worth a shot...
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Just got my mercury screen protector today

Anyone have an tips for putting it on as I've had 0 luck with screen protectors in the past.
Cheers
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And why is there 2 screen protectors one coloured round the edges and one just clear?
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Crisis averted. Did the ole scotch tape trick to remove the dust particles. That should be in all screen protectors instructions as it works a treat.
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Good luck
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My general rules are (1) try to do it in a humid atmosphere, so there's less dust in the air, eg. a bathroom with a shower running, (2) to wash the back of the protector with water just before applying, and (3) try to fix errant dust motes with tape on the front to peel up a corner, and tape underneath to grab the dust, which it sounds like you've done. Personally I'm a big fan of the Brando ultra-clear protectors. Good luck!
I'm really loving the look of the phone with the colour change but the screen seems to have a kind of static look to it. Hopefully I'll get used to it as the phone looks great
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I bought some SGP protectors for my S III. Well one of the kinds I bought was the ultra optics or whichever the the one that resists fingerprints is and it has almost like a texture on the screen which is kind of annoying to look at. I feel like it dulls the whole thing. I may take it off eventually and put the remaining ultra crystal I have from my i747
Really loving this screen protector.
The galaxy's s3 seems to me like it is very prone to scratches.
I always keep my phone in a pocket with nothing in it like keys or money yet I've got some pretty deep scratches on it.
I didnt get anywhere near as much with my s1, s2 or galaxy tab p1000.
Basically this screen is giving me protection and I'd even go as far as to say that it is making the scratches that I've acquired less noticeable.
Feels great too. I'm my opinion better that original screen and you have the added bonus of the anti fingerprint.
Defo recommend this
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Do you have scratches on your Corning glass

I am debating whether to use a screen protector....
No, not a single one. And I use my N7 on a daily basis (since mid July) without a screen protector.
Just get good cover for the N7 (LuvTab, Poetic, etc.) and you'll be perfectly fine.
No, but I am pretty careful with it. My phone has gorilla glass and I have a scratch on that. It aint scratch proof.
Some fine scratches that are only noticeable when the screen is off and at an angle, so nothing to worry about too much. I refuse to use protection
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Had a screen protector on, looked terrible. Now I'm using it naked, but with a pouch.
No scratches yet,it's been several weeks.
I don't know but I actually prefer the look of my screen with a matte SP on. I also love the feel and the lack of fingerprints. My N7 was stolen yesterday and I bought a new one. I had a SGP Matte Ultra Fine protector on it and it is sorely missed after using the stock glass.
The fingerprints are the worst and I hate how after playing a game with a D-pad for a few, the area under your thumb starts to get tacky and hard to slide. I'm having to constantly wipe it down. I'm putting another one on there ASAP.
mattcooper said:
Some fine scratches that are only noticeable when the screen is off and at an angle, so nothing to worry about too much. I refuse to use protection
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What we talking about here???
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I hate protection...for both me and my nexus!! Raw just feels so much better!!!
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The glass material of the screen seems to be reliable.
My N7 previously has a AG screen-protector, but then I removed it So far there are no scratches, but probably because it is protected by a case with smart cover.
If being afraid of any scratches that N7 may have, I would suggest an AR screen-protector. Try it.
No scratches on mine. It was also over a full month before I purchased a case.
What can you do to get rid of scratches if you get them or can you?
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Proximity sensor does not always work

While on call my screen does not come on when I want to end the call. I am on stock rooted.
Pls help thank you
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Screen protector?
shotta35 said:
Screen protector?
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What do u mean
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zabihjan said:
What do u mean
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Do u have a screen protector on your screen? My sensor didn't work right cause my screen protector was blocking my sensor. I now have one with a cutout for the sensor and it works fine.
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thank you for reply
i have screen protector on, i took it off now it is working fine i need the screen protector because i always use my phone with dirty hands due to my work.
it feels smoother than any other phone i have ever used without the screen protector
i found this video now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B94Swn4N2g
zabihjan said:
thank you for reply
i have screen protector on, i took it off now it is working fine i need the screen protector because i always use my phone with dirty hands due to my work.
it feels smoother than any other phone i have ever used without the screen protector
i found this video now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B94Swn4N2g
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They make them with cut outs so u can just buy another one if u want. I would suggest this http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin I use the case opriomized one and I got the full body one so I can use the back screen protector. I threw the side protectors out.
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DowntownJeffBrown said:
They make them with cut outs so u can just buy another one if u want. I would suggest this http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin I use the case opriomized one and I got the full body one so I can use the back screen protector. I threw the side protectors out.
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Wow that is nice I will give it a try
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Also oily screen from your face. It won't turn on ..
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Xtreme guard screen protector

Hi
Has any one use this screen protector?
I was about to buy it buy i noticed it did not have a front sensor opening, it only has one for camera.
Problem is i bought one before that covered the sensor and once a call came in the screen would not turn back on when i finished the call.
So please if any one has some experience with this one please share with me your experience. Thanks
Here is a video review by ctscloud, thank him. link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xtQSX0-6hc&feature=player_embedded
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If i remember correctly my last phone had one of those on it for a while, and it had that awful screen door effect.It wasn't really noticeable on color but when you had a white background it could really drive you nuts. I ended up peeling it off in the end because it got on my nerves so bad when looking at web pages.Spend the extra cash and get a quality one. (XOskins, Skinomi, BSE, etc)
What is a "screen door" effect?
I ordered an XtremeGuard but haven't received it yet.
elzafir said:
What is a "screen door" effect?
I ordered an XtremeGuard but haven't received it yet.
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But basically you can see like little squares in the phone screen like a screen door.
You see the fine line separating the pixels.
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elzafir said:
What is a "screen door" effect?
I ordered an XtremeGuard but haven't received it yet.
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And i had the same experience with them before, but i changed address hope it does not happen this time...
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I just received it. I didn't install it yet, but I can confirm it has all the cuts needed: front camera, sensors, etc.
Here is a picture of it.
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I just received it. I didn't install it yet, but I can confirm it has all the cuts needed: front camera, sensors, etc.
Here is a picture of it.
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Thanks for the pik bro. Let me know how it turns out. If u get screen effect.
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I bought a series of them, but they are the most disappointing screen protectors ever. I'm quite experienced in applying screen protectors and didn't have any trouble applying these protectors, but every single time the top left corner detached from the screen after ~2 weeks. Furthermore: the feel is extremely "plasticcy", and after removing the protectors I noticed that the screen gets a lot less responsive to touch when they're on.
My advice: stay away from the Xtreme guard protectors!
I just installed it last night. I don't like it. Finger don't slide smoothly, kind of sticking to the screen.
Fit is pretty good, and its matte finish. But I can't use it, feels no good.
i have no problems with mine. All of the cuts are perfect and it looks clean imo. I got the full coverage for 3 bucks during a special 70% off sale.
though they are cheap you don't get much but just the screens in the mail. (You get what you paid for)
what i did to install it was i had left over Zagg solution from a previous phone and applied it to the screen.
then i used a hair blow dryer while using a squeegee to remove all the water from under the screen.
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Thanks for the pik bro. Let me know how it turns out. If u get screen effect.
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I installed it last night. Just after installed, it got an incredible orange peel effect, however in the instructions it says to wait at least 8hs dry before turning the phone on. So I led it off all the night and this morning most of that effect disappeared. It still has some bubbles (not with air, I think is water, is what caused the orange peel effect before, just that now they are far from each other). So, I will wait until tomorrow to see if this disappear before writing a verdict. If these bubbles do not disappear, I'm afraid I'll have to remove it.
The responsiveness of the screen didn't change.
The plasticity fell I guess will also disappear when the remaining bubbles disappear.
I'll keep you posted.
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I've used these xtremeguards on my previous phones because they were cheap but I was never satisfied with them...meh
Bought the body kit that gives sp for the front and back and after a week I decided to go back to skinomi.
Looks like everyone has had trouble with them. Ill wait for his verdict and make my decision... Any ways thanks every one.
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Can anyone give me a website to buy a good one? I tried ebay but i can not find the good brands everyone been telling me to get. I wanna check then out.
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I've had mine on my n4 for about a week now. You can't even tell that there's a screen protector on it just by looking. It basically looks perfect. However I will say that it definitely feels weird.
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Wait, I didn't know that XtremeGuard was a wet application screen protector. Is this true?
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elzafir said:
Wait, I didn't know that XtremeGuard was a wet application screen protector. Is this true?
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Yes, it is a wet application.
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Just to keep you posted. After 24hs of having applied the protectors, the back one is almost perfect, with only 2 or 3 bubbles here and there, but they aren't too noticeable. The front protector have some more bubbles but definitely less than this morning.
The feeling is really plastic.
Overall, I think this will protect the screen, but it isn't good looking. I think I will keep it until I get the flip leather case that I ordered, then I will remove the front one (the one at the back doesn't bother me at all, so I'll keep that).
Will see, maybe for the time when I receive the case I already get used to it. :/
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JanusDC said:
Just to keep you posted. After 24hs of having applied the protectors, the back one is almost perfect, with only 2 or 3 bubbles here and there, but they aren't too noticeable. The front protector have some more bobbles but definitely less than this morning.
The feeling is really plastic.
Overall, I think this will protect the screen, but it isn't good looking. I think I will keep it until I get the flip leather case that I ordered, then I will remove the front one (the one at the back doesn't bother me at all, so I'll keep that).
Will see, maybe for the time when I receive the case I already get used to it. :/
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Thanks for all your updates bro. I just bought one today to try it. Hope it works. Any ways good luck hope all the bubbles go away.
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Scratchs on screen

Hi,
My phone Just felt on the ground, and there is now some scratchs on the screen... These are micro scratches, but i would like to know if any of you have some tips for remove them... Thanks in advance
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You can not remove them but you can install a good screen protector to hide the scratches.
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I've ordered this one http://www.gadgetshieldz.in/google-lg-nexus-4-e960-screen-protector.html#product498 and the Ringke Fusion Case... I hope these are good products, because the case i have right now is really bad, it dropped the phone before my n4 hit the ground...
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AutruiP said:
Hi,
My phone Just felt on the ground, and there is now some scratchs on the screen... These are micro scratches, but i would like to know if any of you have some tips for remove them... Thanks in advance
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Their not really removable. Other than buying a new screen an digitizer, you're stuck with them.
If they are really really tiny surface scratches, I wonder if using that oleophobic stuff from amazon would fill them in. Seeing as the phone comes with an oleophobic coating, I wonder if that's all that got scratched. If someone has an old junk phone, I'd be curious to know if that windshield chip repair stuff would do anything.
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If they are really really tiny surface scratches, I wonder if using that oleophobic stuff from amazon would fill them in. Seeing as the phone comes with an oleophobic coating, I wonder if that's all that got scratched. If someone has an old junk phone, I'd be curious to know if that windshield chip repair stuff would do anything.
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That stuff for windshields is an epoxy, which would not look good on a phone screen. The olelophobic stuff from amazon would be worth a try.
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