Case or no case?
Never been for the case. I would always opt for a 9H tempered glass. I've bought both the front and back Nilkin 9H tempered glass and it's been working pretty well for these two months. I recently dropped my z3 on the floor. No damage but the tempered glass did crack. If you don't mind taking away from the beauty of the phone, I would definitely recommend a case. I bought the Ringke clear case at first but it just made the phone look bulkier.
I have a Ringke, but like to use my phone bare, also have front/back glass protectors.
However in corner impacts the glass protectors will be useless as one person already found out, though he did it on purpose to show off .
I have a tempered glass 9H screen protector on the front and when I don't use the phone it lives in a slip case with a pull tab. When I do use it it takes all of a second or two to get it out and it's naked in my hands. I can't stand an ugly case that wraps around a phone. Why would anybody obscure the beautiful design of an item with a case? It makes no sense... Although like I say my compromise is a slip case.
My phone is in absolute mint condition with not a single fine scratch on the back yet so I reckon my system works pretty well for me.
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No case here either. I just use a lanyard ring. It helps with holding/using the phone with 1 hand. Will probably get some cheap screen protector though because the phone is so slippery.
The phone design is too sexy, why cover it up?
Just a belt case when at work
I don't use a case, but I didn't vote because I don't think it's tough enough. I just don't like cases, they add bulk and ruin the design.
I do use a lanyard/strap though because the entire phone is slippery. I put a Xtremeguard back protector to make it less slippery, but the sides are still slippery as hell. I'm really considering using Plasti Dip on the sides.
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Jokes aside, I agree with Shilent. No case or front screen protectors for me--it ruins the design and full experience of the phone. The only thing I would add is a protective sticker on the back so it doesn't slide on the table.
I voted no case, but don't think it would survive a drop....
Lol, Hanime.
Case really does ruin the phone, I only use the Ringke outside, that too occasionaly. After seeing Gorilla Glass 4 adverts by Corning showing 2x increase in impact resistance, espescially rough surfaces. I wish it had released in time for this phone.
Mine is naked now. My cruzerlite case lasted 3 days.
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I use this method:
Jokes aside, I agree with Shilent. No case or front screen protectors for me--it ruins the design and full experience of the phone. The only thing I would add is a protective sticker on the back so it doesn't slide on the table.
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You should consider a tempered glass screen protector if you hate stickers. It's incomparable to the old idea of a plastic film protector.
It's 100% invisible and makes the screen look unbelievably beautiful while offering great protection if u should drop it.
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You should consider a tempered glass screen protector if you hate stickers. It's incomparable to the old idea of a plastic film protector.
It's 100% invisible and makes the screen look unbelievably beautiful while offering great protection if u should drop it.
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How does something invisible make something look beautiful?
It won't add much protection to dropping your phone either, especially if it lands on the side of the device.
Carrying it naked absolutely out of the question for me.
I sell my phones every 2 months. Resale value is paramount, so I wont risk a small scratch or dent.
Yes the phone's design is sexy. However IMHO, using casemate tough case somehow adds to its beauty while adding more grip to it.
i'm using case right now, but a super thin 0.33mm clear TPU one . just for that extra safety feel
No case, because I know what the phone looks like, and I couldn't care less what anyone else thinks it looks like, and I want some protection against both drops and scratching from being in a pocket/general wear and tear over the 2 or 3 years I'm going to have it.
No case here! Just using a glass protector on the front and naked on the back because I couldn't find any.
I just hate the fact that my glass protector has cut outs for the sensors, doesn't fully cover around the speakers and has a cut out for the NOTIFICATION LIGHT. Seriously, wtf
Ok, now I just have a glass screen protector on the back and nothing on the front. I've been getting some scratches on back, so I need something on it.
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How does something invisible make something look beautiful?
It won't add much protection to dropping your phone either, especially if it lands on the side of the device.
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God what a stupid reply. Firstly, because it's just another layer of glass it's pretty much invisible - but because it's glossy and of a high quality it compliments the resolution of the screen and makes it look really good.
Just look up some videos on YouTube where they are reviewed or something.
Also it protects the screen against drops - in almost every drop the screen protector shatters leaving the screen in mint condition. There are even a few videos where they are hit with a hammer and it's the screen protector that shatters, not the screen.
Erica Griffin did the same test. But for now, look at this:
Tempered glass screen protector drop test #2 (off…: http://youtu.be/Ld8ISx4IL8Q
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God what a stupid reply. Firstly, because it's just another layer of glass it's pretty much invisible - but because it's glossy and of a high quality it compliments the resolution of the screen and makes it look really good.
Just look up some videos on YouTube where they are reviewed or something.
Also it protects the screen against drops - in almost every drop the screen protector shatters leaving the screen in mint condition. There are even a few videos where they are hit with a hammer and it's the screen protector that shatters, not the screen.
Erica Griffin did the same test. But for now, look at this:
Tempered glass screen protector drop test #2 (off…: http://youtu.be/Ld8ISx4IL8Q
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I'm sorry, I was unware the glass on the front of our screen wasn't glossy and of high quality to begin with. Silly me.
I'm going to go buy a glass screen protector now so I can have beautiful display now.
Never did I say the glass screen protectors were nice, I use them myself.
If you read my post carefully I specifically said it's not going to protect it from a side impact, which it's not.
I swear, people get more retarded everyday.
dedei said:
No case here! Just using a glass protector on the front and naked on the back because I couldn't find any.
I just hate the fact that my glass protector has cut outs for the sensors, doesn't fully cover around the speakers and has a cut out for the NOTIFICATION LIGHT. Seriously, wtf
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I have an Ultimate Shield glass protector and it has only three cut outs... The two speakers (onbiously) and the sensor just to the left of the Sony logo. Everything else including camera and notification light works through the protector. This one is 9H hardness. Which one do you have then?
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Everybody, please invest in a good screen protector, as I have just found out for myself, Gorilla Glass is not as scratch proof as I thought, and I already have minute scratches on the screen of my S3. My old HTC Desire stayed scratch free for MONTHS without one on. Really not impressed.
I'm buying a Zagg Invisible Shield screen protector, apparently this helps to hide scratches.
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Everybody, please invest in a good screen protector, as I have just found out for myself, Gorilla Glass is not as scratch proof as I thought, and I already have minute scratches on the screen of my S3. My old HTC Desire stayed scratch free for MONTHS without one on. Really not impressed.
I'm buying a Zagg Invisible Shield screen protector, apparently this helps to hide scratches.
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Erm.. Could be u scratching the oleophobic coating n nt the glass itself..
What does the title of your post even mean... There is gorilla glass on the phone, period.
It can still be scratched
I have a desire with a few scratches on the screen
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the glass on the one x is crap to, mine got a scratch from just looking at it
both the one x and the s3 don't seem as durable as older phones with gorilla glass
That sucks... My Wildfire doesn't have a single scratch even after being scratch tested by my classmate (he didn't believe it's scratchproof) with keys, concrete, a knife and some other stuff.
lol @ title.
it could be misunderstood that his my meaning his ass could be a gorilla's even though we know what he meant. hehe
haa.....haa..... good say! your ass made of gorila glass???????????? dude every gorila glass protected screen got scratches. my evo 3 D also got scratches! But the gorila glass protected screen got less scratches!
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What does the title of your post even mean... There is gorilla glass on the phone, period.
It can still be scratched
I have a desire with a few scratches on the screen
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Gorilla Glass is marketed as very scratch resistant and the best thing that can be used for the phone, and yet, after owning the phone for 5 days it already has scratches, while a 2 year old HTC Desire never had a screen protector on, and still has none on it. This is just false, overhyped advertising and GG2 in actual fact sucks. That's what the thread title means, didn't expect it to be so hard to understand.
Just to add, it's been in my pocket all this time, and no, my pocket is not filled with diamond dust.
Gorilla glass in by no means completely scratch proof and there are a multitude of threads on these forums to prove it. You're just deluding yourself thinking it's durable enough on its own, and not getting a screen protector.
I've had my Samsung Galaxy S for 2yrs and does not have a single scratch on and that's after testing with a stanly blade
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Are both the SGS3 and HOX using 2nd generation gorilla glass? Maybe that stuff just isn't as scratch resistant as the old version.
I just looked at my old i9000 and that thing still has a perfect screen after almost 2 years with no screen protector.
I guess it could just be a coating but I slapped a protector on my HOX just in case.
I went to the beach in the first week of owning my SGS and got two deep scratches on the glass on that day and none since. It's the silica in the sand that will scratch it, and there are other detrimental substances too.
There could've been tiny hard particles on your hands that you were unaware of (an especially abrasive dirt, or lapping compound or a scratch removing car wax) that caused the scratches.
I'm not saying that maybe GG2 isn't as good as GG, I'm just saying I had ONE instance where my GG screen was scratched badly and none in the two years afterward.
Do you know what a scale of Mohs is?
GG/GG2 you can only scratch by sand, no by keys, no by money, knives etc.
If you have scratches... the sand got your screen.
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Gorilla glass in by no means completely scratch proof and there are a multitude of threads on these forums to prove it. You're just deluding yourself thinking it's durable enough on its own, and not getting a screen protector.
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we know that what hes saying, and i fully agree with him is, that these new gorila glass 2 phones dont seem to be as scratch proof as say the desire, s2, and so on
my one x got a scratch from no where, but my desire and s2 and s1 have not got a single mark on them
edit to say, as soon as i got my s3 i put a screen protector on it straight away
You guys need to check and make sure it's not the coating on the glass that's been scratched.
my one x got a scratch from just sitting on my desk
but as ive sent that one back and got a replacement (screen flex) ive put a screen protector on the new unit
you could only see it when the screen was of, and at a angle
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Gorilla Glass is marketed as very scratch resistant and the best thing that can be used for the phone, and yet, after owning the phone for 5 days it already has scratches, while a 2 year old HTC Desire never had a screen protector on, and still has none on it. This is just false, overhyped advertising and GG2 in actual fact sucks. That's what the thread title means, didn't expect it to be so hard to understand.
Just to add, it's been in my pocket all this time, and no, my pocket is not filled with diamond dust.
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Im pretty sure my HTC desire has the same screen as yours would and it has been scratched.
Like has already been said, look all over the net - any phone new or older that has gorilla glass - there are people complaining of scratches.
You will not find a phone that doesnt have people complaining of scratches
edit: BUT I do agree with a screen protector. I always get one anyways. The desire had that scratch while waiting for the protector to ship
Netman_ said:
Do you know what a scale of Mohs is?
GG/GG2 you can only scratch by sand, no by keys, no by money, knives etc.
If you have scratches... the sand got your screen.
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Well Aladdin's SGS3 must have a screen protector on it, nvm, genie will replace it for him lol.
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My ass got scratched by a gorilla.
Pardon me, couldn't resist it.
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I've had my s2 for 6 months and it still looks brand new like the day I bought it dirty but new. No scratches or anything (not even on the screen. Not even little tiny ones.seriously I don't know how u guys scratch the screens and I don't even use anything) I wish I could post pics of it but this is the only camera I have. I don't believe in silly accessories and I dont baby my phone like every one else. I actually slammed this thing on the hard carpet 3 days ago in a drunken rage and battery and cover popped off. It wouldn't boot up my old rom so I just restored from a backup still functioning like a champ
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Thought I'd start a thread to see what kind of accessories people regularly use on their Nexus 4, pictures are always welcome.
After using the official and poetic bumpers, aswell as a few cases, I find that using no bumper or case but a rear + front screen protector and pouch gives me the best Nexus 4 experience with full scratch protection and drop protection between use. I just have to not drop it when using it :good:.
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I'm using best skins ever on the front and back and occasionally use the slim Diztronic case while I wait for the replica bumper to arrive from China
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I switch between my Ringke Rearthe and Poetic Bumper. I wish I could use a pouch, but it would be too tedious for me to take it out of the pouch each time I used it.
I also use my Phiaton headphones daily while I work out and walking around my school campus.
Needless to say, the N4 has been my most favorite phone I've ever used.
mackster248 said:
I switch between my Ringke Rearthe and Poetic Bumper. I wish I could use a pouch, but it would be too tedious for me to take it out of the pouch each time I used it.
I also use my Phiaton headphones daily while I work out and walking around my school campus.
Needless to say, the N4 has been my most favorite phone I've ever used.
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I was thinking of getting the Ringke Rearth, I already have two protectors on it but I'd still like to protect it from drops, and the bumper adds too much lip bulk for me, the Rearth looks very petité and just gives added protection tot he back.
Any ideas if it will fit with the protectors or do you think they'll mess with them?
Eltocliousus said:
I was thinking of getting the Ringke Rearth, I already have two protectors on it but I'd still like to protect it from drops, and the bumper adds too much lip bulk for me, the Rearth looks very petité and just gives added protection tot he back.
Any ideas if it will fit with the protectors or do you think they'll mess with them?
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The Rearth fits prefect and doesn't ruin the protectors at all. I really do love this case, give it a shot!
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mackster248 said:
I switch between my Ringke Rearthe and Poetic Bumper. I wish I could use a pouch, but it would be too tedious for me to take it out of the pouch each time I used it.
I also use my Phiaton headphones daily while I work out and walking around my school campus.
Needless to say, the N4 has been my most favorite phone I've ever used.
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The Rearth fits prefect and doesn't ruin the protectors at all. I really do love this case, give it a shot!
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On second thought I think I'll stick to just the protectors for now, I really, really love looking at the back and the feel of it with just protectors on. But thankyou for your reply. :good:
Unrelated, but what mechanical is that OP? I use a Das .
Personally I use BSE front/back screen protectors and a Mofi pouch.
I have a tpu skin case (terrapin) while waiting for a handmade "norêve" flip case. Do you think the screen protector is a must have? I don't have any, because with other phones I never could put it right, and it was a waste of money every single time...
I am using completely naked n4 (no screen protectors) for 2 weeks. Just have a bugatti pouch. Not a single scratch. Since I work most of the day at the computer, I can take care of my nexus. Damn it feels good to have it naked.
Exidrion said:
Unrelated, but what mechanical is that OP? I use a Das .
Personally I use BSE front/back screen protectors and a Mofi pouch.
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Filco majestouch 2 tenkeyless, cherry blues, blank white keycaps on the face keys. Enjoy your Das, lovely keyboard.
JanusDC said:
I have a tpu skin case (terrapin) while waiting for a handmade "norêve" flip case. Do you think the screen protector is a must have? I don't have any, because with other phones I never could put it right, and it was a waste of money every single time...
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The rear glass scratches extremely easily, even if you baby it, you'll get a scratch or a few at one point as it isn't gorilla glass, it's not a big issue for most but for peace of mind I love my Skinomi, it's the first non-cheapo protector I've used and it's extremely easy to apply, as you do so using a liquid which lets you slide it around until you've got it lined up perfectly.
The only downside to the protector is that it takes 1-2 days to fully settle in, but it's near impossible to get bubbles or dust under the protector because of it. Also it seems to be one of the only protectors that follow the curved sides of the phone which is a big plus for me.
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Unrelated, but what mechanical is that OP? I use a Das .
Personally I use BSE front/back screen protectors and a Mofi pouch.
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Also unrelated, I love my Das ultimate
And I switch between the Diztronic TPU and the Rearth white
Diztronic hard shell case.. I will get like 2 more for spare!
Awesome tight fitting and super thin case.
Head rearth also has something similar
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Mine is xoskin on front and back with the official bumper. Been working perfect for me but I ordered a Mofi pouch and nillkin flip cover to try out.
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I use the Poetic Atmosphere case and have been thinking about getting screen protectors for both sides of the phone.
I don't have any ear buds for it yet, any recommendations?
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SGP front and back screen protector
Official bumper
Pouch from WaterField
15+28+15... oh wow I've spent 58 on accessories so far...
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Mine is xoskin on front and back with phone athe official bumper. Been working perfect for me but I ordered a Mofi pouch and nillkin flip cover to try out.
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Phone and keyboard buddies.
Best Skin Ever: case optimized front and back
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin
Black TPU case with smoke colored, semi-transparent back
http://www.ebay.com/itm/390522782973?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Platinum phone mount with the top part shaved off a bit
http://www.amazon.com/Platinum-Seri...59489733&sr=8-2&keywords=platinum+phone+mount
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2099460 My Case.
2. Samsung earbuds when working out
3. UE 500 earbuds when at home/school
Don't have screen protector, kinda want one but at the same time I don't want to lose any sensitivity/response time/plastic feel
Don't have a car mount yet, I could see the use for it some days when I drive down to visit my folks but other times I don't stay in the car too long to justify a mount.
Don't have a battery pack, my bros have em just in case or going places w/o a wall but I haven't had the need to use one yet.
Have a Muga Controller but havent played too much on it and waiting for a bluetooth update to come out.
Waiting for?
https://www.rearthusa.com/google-nexus-4-hybrid-fusion-case
So, since I've bought my Moto Z Play second hand there were som tiny scratches on the back panel. Lenovo says this is Gorilla Glass and while hardened glass is still pretty easy te scratch the backside of the Moto Z Play seems way to soft for it to be Gorilla Glass. I searched online for this problem and it seems that many people have scratched backpanels on their Play's. There are soms posts of people saying there's some kind of plastic film on the backside which is hard te remove but I didn't seem to find definitive answers (in English, at least). In the end I decided to try it for myself. I ordered a screen protector for the back panel and as soon as it arrived I started to check if the backpanel was indeed covered. Short answer: it is! It's not a normal screen protector but a "shatter guard", a very thick but quite soft plastic film which holds the glass together when it breaks. I have earlier experiences with shatter guards (Sony used them a lot in the past) and you can remove them with some care. I've replaced it with a regular screen protector and I will show you how.
DISCLAIMER: Removing the shatter guard is not endorsed or advised by Lenovo. If you do this it's all on your own risk. You may void your warranty. It's not really hard to do but for me this is maybe the 1000st time since it's part of my job. There's always a chance you break something in the process so keep this in mind. Also, you'll lose the shatter guard functionality!. If the glass breaks, pieces of glass may come loose.
Start peeling off the film in a corner. This is easily done with your nails. You can feel a little edge between the glass and the aluminum rim.
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If you can hold the lip, slowly start pulling the shatter guard. It's glued to the backpanel so you need to use some force. To avoid breaking the glass panel you might want to take the shatter guard between your thumb and middle part of your index finger so you can hold the little finger side of your hand to the phone.
This was the easy part. The shatter guard is now removed and you're left with a very sticky phone. There's a lot of adhesive on the backpanel which should be removed. This can be a nuisance depending on the kind of remover you have. Alcohol plus a soft cloth is very safe to use but takes ages (I used this). There are products specifically made to remove sticker residue but I do not know if this will have any impact on the chemically hardened glass.
Well there it is, the shiny Gorilla Glass. I tried to scratch this with a razor blade but it didn't budge. This is the pure glass surface here.
After more and more cleaning the sticker residue is now al gone. Took me a good hour to do.
Afterwards I installed a Nilkin screen protector. The backside is now scratch-free and if it scratches I just replace the standard screen protector which only takes a few minutes.
Do you have a link to the Nilkin protector? I'm thinking about doing this.
Alcohol is not what you want for adhesive.
Use Ronson liquid lighter fluid, Goo Gone or those medical pads for EKG pads.
Turpentine, Kerosene even ATF work well.
Let it soften a while. 5 min job.
It does not take much to soften it. Put WD 40 on a a very small piece of cloth and wipe it on. Let it soak in for 5 min.
A small paint or makeup brush is nice.
ironbesterer said:
Do you have a link to the Nilkin protector? I'm thinking about doing this.
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I bought this one; http://s.aliexpress.com/2MfY7nEn
aviwdoowks said:
Alcohol is not what you want for adhesive.
Use Ronson liquid lighter fluid, Goo Gone or those medical pads for EKG pads.
Turpentine, Kerosene even ATF work well.
Let it soften a while. 5 min job.
It does not take much to soften it. Put WD 40 on a a very small piece of cloth and wipe it on. Let it soak in for 5 min.
A small paint or makeup brush is nice.
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I'm well aware of this. But as I wrote; I have no clue if any of these substances affect the glass or even the internals of the phone. The Moto Z Play isn't exactly water tight and fluids can leak into the phone at the camera, mod connector and edges. Do you have more information on this?
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I bought this one; http://s.aliexpress.com/2MfY7nEn
I'm well aware of this. But as I wrote; I have no clue if any of these substances affect the glass of even the internals of the phone. The Moto Z Play isn't exactly water tight and fluids can leak into the phone at the camera, mod connector and edges. Do you have more information on this?
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WD40 IS mostly Kerosene.
You put it on lightly it SHOULD not be a problem.
But no, no more info.
The phone is glued together!!!
I would be more inclined to do something like this if someone made a tempered glass back panel protector. Replacing plastic with plastic that is not designed to be shatterproof doesn't seem like a good idea to me. That said I have a clear TPU case protecting the back and sides, so no scratches yet. It adds practically nothing to the size and i can still see the white and gold in all its glory.
Thank you for this. I took mine off not thinking about glue residue. Did you use something like a glass cleaning cloth? Currently I have a skin on the back now but the mods aren't sticking well. Does the nilkin effect the mods sticking on as much as a skin?
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How strong is the alcohol you used? 90%?
cab1024 said:
I would be more inclined to do something like this if someone made a tempered glass back panel protector. Replacing plastic with plastic that is not designed to be shatterproof doesn't seem like a good idea to me. That said I have a clear TPU case protecting the back and sides, so no scratches yet. It adds practically nothing to the size and i can still see the white and gold in all its glory.
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Unfortunately I can't find tempered glass for the back panel yet. It would be great if it actually existed. And for removing the shatter guard; it's not an enormous problem. Most phones do not have this.
BigTrimma said:
Thank you for this. I took mine off not thinking about glue residue. Did you use something like a glass cleaning cloth? Currently I have a skin on the back now but the mods aren't sticking well. Does the nilkin effect the mods sticking on as much as a skin?
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How strong is the alcohol you used? 90%?
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I used a microfiber cloth + 96% alcohol. The alcohol only helps a bit but it's the most safe solution. Any softener would certainly work better but may affect the rest of the phone.
Btw;I only have a Style cover which works perfectly fine with the screen protector.
Got it off using some 91% alcohol, some coffee filters, and some elbow grease! Thanks!
Ive been trying for hours...cant find a plastic film on the back ?
Does removing this film make mods fit without that annoying gap around the edges?
I honestly don't know about the mods. I guess it makes almost no difference. There's no real difference with the style cover. The shatter guard is really thin.
I have owned the phone for 2 weeks and have some really horrible scratches on the screen already. I really don't feel the screen should scratch this easily as I have never experienced this with a phone before.
The phone has been in a case since day 1 that elevates it if placed face down. Additionally I have not dropped the phone at all. The phone always goes straight to my pocket by itself facing my leg. I checked for dirt in my pockets and there is none that I can ever feel. I really don't understand how this is happening. The scratches are extremely noticeable in direct light and do not resemble microscratches, but thick scratches. I feel as if this glass is defective or something with how quickly and seemingly easily it has scratched.
Is there anything I can do to exchange the phone, buff the scratches, or get rid of them?
Here are some photos of the scratches, granted the camera doesnt really capture it as well.
https://imgur.com/gallery/OtuAt
Yes it is not normal at all, did you put the phone in the sand or something like that, because i don't know if Samsung cover this damage. If it was on the phone at the opening of the box, the warranty can be used i think.
Tristan1302 said:
Yes it is not normal at all, did you put the phone in the sand or something like that, because i don't know if Samsung cover this damage. If it was on the phone at the opening of the box, the warranty can be used i think.
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It was not on the phone when opening the box and no it has not shown any signs of sand on it. Just scratches appearing.
The scratches cannot appears like that, something has scratched your phone, I have it for 1 month and there is ont a single scratch on the screen, it's really strange...
2 weeks, as new.
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You're not alone. I found several lower left side. Frustrating to say the least!
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I always got the latest flagship phone from Samsung, Apple, and Google. I am not using any screen protector, just a very thin back cases at 0.35mm. Micro scratches are present in all devices all around the screen but barely noticeable even in bright lighting like on mornings outdoor. Only visible at certain lighting and when you really looked for those scratches. If you do not want those micro scratches or glass scratches, then use a screen protector. Phone screens are mostly glass and not pure sapphires to not be scratched (except using diamonds). There is no way for phones with glass screens to be at 100% smoothness for a long time without using a screen protector unless you are not using it. Also, you won't use your phone forever anyway. You'll eventually upgrade after let's say 2 years maybe so why not just use it as it is.
MarkerBeanXDA said:
I always got the latest flagship phone from Samsung, Apple, and Google. I am not using any screen protector, just a very thin back cases at 0.35mm. Micro scratches are present in all devices all around the screen but barely noticeable even in bright lighting like on mornings outdoor. Only visible at certain lighting and when you really looked for those scratches. If you do not want those micro scratches or glass scratches, then use a screen protector. Phone screens are mostly glass and not pure sapphires to not be scratched (except using diamonds). There is no way for phones with glass screens to be at 100% smoothness for a long time without using a screen protector unless you are not using it. Also, you won't use your phone forever anyway. You'll eventually upgrade after let's say 2 years maybe so why not just use it as it is.
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I think the original posters comment was meant to supplement several other posters on this forum to suggest that for some reason the glass on this particular flagship phone seems to be more susceptible to scratches than previous models
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I think the original posters comment was meant to supplement several other posters on this forum to suggest that for some reason the glass on this particular flagship phone seems to be more susceptible to scratches than previous models
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Well i don't think so. I have used almost all flagships from apple, samsung, and nexus phones as my daily driver and It all got micro scratches after 2-3days of using it without a screen protector. I am careful with using my phone and not putting it on my bag without a towel or soft cloth covering the phone and when putting it on my pocket sometimes, i am making sure it's clean and nothing on it, just the phone.
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Well i don't think so. I have used almost all flagships from apple, samsung, and nexus phones as my daily driver and It all got micro scratches after 2-3days of using it without a screen protector. I am careful with using my phone and not putting it on my bag without a towel or soft cloth covering the phone and when putting it on my pocket sometimes, i am making sure it's clean and nothing on it, just the phone.
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We can agree to disagree. I also don't think you should judge anybody on this forum just by nature of their post - I'm sure he and I are just as careful as you are but that doesn't mean we are in any way negligent for the scratches that seem to have appeared on our phones versus you
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We can agree to disagree. I also don't think you should judge anybody on this forum just by nature of their post - I'm sure he and I are just as careful as you are but that doesn't mean we are in any way negligent for the scratches that seem to have appeared on our phones versus you
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What i was saying is that, it's not that we are not careful or it's not that the phone is bad. It's just the way it is. Use a screen protector and your phone screen will be smooth. Don't use a screen protector and your phone screen will eventually have scratches. Not because you are not careful but that's just how it is. It's not made to be scratch proof, just scratch resistant.
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What i was saying is that, it's not that we are not careful or it's not that the phone is bad. It's just the way it is. Use a screen protector and your phone screen will be smooth. Don't use a screen protector and your phone screen will eventually have scratches. Not because you are not careful but that's just how it is. It's not made to be scratch proof, just scratch resistant.
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That I completely agree with you although I must tell you several screen protectors especially for the curved glass are nowhere near as smooth as the original glass on the phone itself and you can include the film protectors for sure - thank you for keeping it civil.
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That I completely agree with you although I must tell you several screen protectors especially for the curved glass are nowhere near as smooth as the original glass on the phone itself and you can include the film protectors for sure - thank you for keeping it civil.
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There is actually, the official screen protector from samsung. Not a tempered glass, but a curved film that will fit up to the edges of the phone. It does not involve wet aplplication btw, just apply as normal screen protector. Also, i have seen one film screen protector that sticks up to the back of the phone (not the whole back) and it's definitely not gonna peel off as the screen protector does not end on the edges, but on the back which is quite clever i think so that the protector will really be protected up to its edges and it will not peel off at the same time. It's a very thin film so cases will still fit.
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There is actually, the official screen protector from samsung. Not a tempered glass, but a curved film that will fit up to the edges of the phone. It does not involve wet aplplication btw, just apply as normal screen protector. Also, i have seen one film screen protector that sticks up to the back of the phone (not the whole back) and it's definitely not gonna peel off as the screen protector does not end on the edges, but on the back which is quite clever i think so that the protector will really be protected up to its edges and it will not peel off at the same time. It's a very thin film so cases will still fit.
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Cool, do you remember the brand of that one?
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Cool, do you remember the brand of that one?
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The one i saw was from ScreenSecure i think but many stalls are doing it in malls for about $4.
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The one i saw was from ScreenSecure i think but many stalls are doing it in malls for about $4.
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Thanks!
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MarkerBeanXDA said:
Well i don't think so. I have used almost all flagships from apple, samsung, and nexus phones as my daily driver and It all got micro scratches after 2-3days of using it without a screen protector. I am careful with using my phone and not putting it on my bag without a towel or soft cloth covering the phone and when putting it on my pocket sometimes, i am making sure it's clean and nothing on it, just the phone.
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I´ve never had a scratch with iphones before, for years, obviously not counting when my iphone 5s fell to the floor
It scratches at level 6 on the hardness scale which is pretty typical of high-end smartphones. Saying "my previous phones never scratched" is like saying "I never had an accident in my previous cars" after having an accident in your current one and then blaming the manufacturer. .
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BarryH_GEG said:
It scratches at level 6 on the hardness scale which is pretty typical of high-end smartphones. Saying "my previous phones never scratched" is like saying "I never had an accident in my previous cars" after having an accident in your current one and then blaming the manufacturer. .
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Dude he's just making a comparison that's all.
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]I purchased this glass screen protector back when the S9 Plus was originally released and it worked great. I loved it. BUT, I had some issues with Dropped Calls on my S9 Plus and had to return the phone. I just received the replacement phone and I had no trouble making the decision to getting the OTAO glass screen protector again.
I was very surprised and pleased to discover that they had made some additional improvements to what already was an awesome glass screen protector. From what I understand, they added additional adhesvive around the edges. NO this is not a full screen adhesive, but I found that It really doesn't need full screen adhesive to be effective. I have installed this screen protector and use a case (Ringke Fushion) and it works GREAT.
No loss in touch responsiveness - no issues at all - They do inlcude a plastic guide that helps to facilitate proper installation and I have found that the plastic guides really do help to insure the screen protector is placed properly - perfectly centered on the screen.
So I give my highest reccomendations for the OTAO Glass Screen Protector - NEW AND IMPROVED.
https://www.amazon.com/Protector-OTAO-Tempered-Installation-Friendly/dp/B07BSFLLKY/ref=cm_cr_othr_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Pictures? Full adhesive or just the edges?
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And a link?
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This is an edge adhesive protector, not full adhesive.
Can you post some pictures & link to the product ?
rajhot said:
Can you post some pictures & link to the product ?
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I got the sane one. Ill post some tomorrow
crzycrkr said:
Pictures? Full adhesive or just the edges?
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I don't have pictures yet - but will get some taken when my wife gets home (or maybe tomorow) the link is: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079JV6ZYF/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It has adhesive on the edges only - but it holds very well - No lift at all from the case I am using and the case rides up pretty high on the corners and the edges and doesn't cause any issues at all. The glass seems to be full coverage from what I can tell. It is a very good screen protector..
How is touch sensitivity with this protector? Do you need to increased touch sensitivity in the settings to use it well?
Found this one on amazon... https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07B...l+adhesive&dpPl=1&dpID=41RhK1whyLL&ref=plSrch
If it's not full adhesive don't waste your money. Honestly people, I wasted so much money trying to find one for the S7 EDGE two years ago.
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How is touch sensitivity with this protector? Do you need to increased touch sensitivity in the settings to use it well?
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Touch sensitivity is great and no, I did not change the touch sensitivity frm whatever the default settings were. It is now day three - I have the S9 Plus in a Case (RIngke Crystal Fusion) and I have had ZERO problems with the OTAO Glass Screen Protector.
Honestly, I don't have a problem with glass screen protectors that don't offer full adhesives on the glass. The manufacturers like OTAO have learned to put the right amount of adhesive around the edges (there is more now than that they used to put on them a long time ago) and with the plastic GUIDE they provide to help you install the glass properly, there are considerably less issues than way back when curved screens were first out.
the key to glass screen protectors working on curved screens is proper placement. The screen protector has to be exactly centered on the screen. if it is too far to one side or another (even by only a little) that is when you have issues with the case pushing up on the screen or poor responsiveness when typing or whatever.
PLACEMENT - it is absolutely critical. That's why having the plastic guide included with the OTAO (and other similar glass screen protectors) helps to insure a good installation and quality protection that is really affordable.
Guys I bought the same screen protector. Here's some photos in the Poetic Revolution case. I'll add my thoughts. The screen protector is very nice. The tray guard made it pretty easy to install. Its not a full adhesive protector so the glue is around the sides. Make sure when installing you press hard around all the black edges to make it seal better. Its a dot matrix protector but the dots aren't easily seen so it must be a newer type. Make sure to turn up the screen sensitivity for screen protectors in the settings and it makes it like its not even there. The edges really smooth right over the sides. The one I had on my pixel 2 xl didn't do this and had sharper edges and made dust stick to them. This one is so much better. It also fits perfectly inside the Poetic Revolution case with the built-in protector popped out.
Photos Link: https://imgur.com/a/eQjJR
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The ESR I have is nice, but the glue strip can be seen on the sides. Although it is "clear", you can still see it and touch sensitivity sucks even with the enhanced option on. I will return it and try another one.
dayloon said:
This is an edge adhesive protector, not full adhesive.
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Hola
IMHO all edge based adhesive glass protectors are a waste of your valuable money. Stick with TPU wet / dry film or maybe Whitestone Dome LOCA based tempered glass protectors.
QAM said:
Hola
IMHO all edge based adhesive glass protectors are a waste of your valuable money. Stick with TPU wet / dry film or maybe Whitestone Dome LOCA based tempered glass protectors.
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You are entitled to your opinion - frankly I have found that many edge only screen protectors work really well. It's all about getting it installed properly - I don't see glue on the edges of the one I am using - and don't get dust there either. I haven't changed settings at all and touch sensitivity and responsiveness is great. Absolutely no complaints.
(now I have tried some edge only protectors that sucked - they click when you type on the keyboard or wouldn't let you type the letters on the far left or right) but when the manufacturers started including guides for installation and increased the glue around the edges, the quality of many of them ended up getting much better.
Geekser said:
I installed a Glass Screen Protector from OTAO as soon as my S9 Plus arrived today and I have to say I am extremely impressed with the fit and quality of this glass screen protector.
It is the XLAMBO version - extra thick glass that essentially makes it much harder to crack when you drop your phone. Installation was very easy with the included plastic guide and I lose absolutely no responsiveness at all - the screen works as well as it did before I installed the Otao Glass Screen protector.
I also installed a case with this Screen Protector and there is zero interference from the case at all, it doesn't raise the glass up at the corners or sides like some other glass screen protectors have had problems with. and the price was very reasonable - under $12 bucks. Of course they include a full warranty so you don't have to worry if the glass does crack while protecting your phone.
The glass screen protector comes down very close to the sides of the phone, giving you full coverage - with a case on, it seems and feels like there is no space at all, all the way around the phone, top, bottom, sides and corners.
I am using the RINGKE Clear Fusion Case but I am confident it will work a bunch of other cases as well
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I cannot find the XLAMBO version of OTAO on amazon at all. Where did you buy it at?
Amazon. I am not sure if it is a special type or if they are all the same. If you ask them on Amazon I am sure they can help you. Good luck
Chris_c81 said:
If it's not full adhesive don't waste your money. Honestly people, I wasted so much money trying to find one for the S7 EDGE two years ago.
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Lol, I bought a 3x pack from a generic Chinese ebay seller for about 2 bucks and they worked perfectly. No bubbles, no scratches, adhered to edges perfectly, and 0 touch sensitivity issues.
000Nick said:
Lol, I bought a 3x pack from a generic Chinese ebay seller for about 2 bucks and they worked perfectly. No bubbles, no scratches, adhered to edges perfectly, and 0 touch sensitivity issues.
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How's the adhesive? all the ones I tried, it BARELY hangs on. Can you see if it is easy to lift up? Link us to yours.