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My friend somehow scratched the screen with his nail,and now there are fine scratches on my screen...one of which is causing a rainbow effect when the screen turned white. Any help on removing,or at least reducing the scratches?thanks for any help
Believe it or not, but the X10 comes with a clear non-scratch resistant screen protector. Look closely along the edges around the screen, and use a razor blade to separate it from the screen. You can buy replacement screen protectors on ebay for $1 each. However, they are difficult to apply. I quit using one altogether, and I have found the bare screen to be very scratch resistant.
agentJBM said:
Believe it or not, but the X10 comes with a clear non-scratch resistant screen protector. Look closely along the edges around the screen, and use a razor blade to separate it from the screen. You can buy replacement screen protectors on ebay for $1 each. However, they are difficult to apply. I quit using one altogether, and I have found the bare screen to be very scratch resistant.
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But I can see a rainbow where there is a scratch
doesn't that mean the main screen got damaged?
I was fooled by the factory screen protector myself. Remove it and see.
I experienced this as well. The factory installed screen protector is very hard to spot and remove, but nothing impossible.
Try Screen protector..
And as long as i know x10 is scratch proof.
kantk20111 said:
My friend somehow scratched the screen with his nail,and now there are fine scratches on my screen...one of which is causing a rainbow effect when the screen turned white. Any help on removing,or at least reducing the scratches?thanks for any help
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Wow strong nails. Is he related to wolverine? Anways try removing the screen protector. All stock x10 has one.
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All x10 have stock screen protector. Just remove it when it'sreally annoying to see the scratches! Because when you put new on on it, you will see bubbles and stuff.
Oh i see!.. there's a second micro layer on the glass!.
I've removed my screen protector and my screen is scrached now :-( after about 2 weeks using my x10 without the protector
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Buy a Rewashable Screen protector for 1.59$ ( or 2 for 2.99$ ) from ebay. The screen doesn't even react to water now
I put a screen protector on mine without any bubbles. I used water to get it to slide in place and squeegeed the water out.
Also had the battery out and put it in a bag of rice afterwards just in case water got inside. That was 8 months ago and still working well. The only negative is it decreased the sensitivity of the touch screen slightly, but I got used to it.
Here is a guide if you want to apply a screen protector
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015394
1 whole year with this phone and i just realised tday that there is a screen protecter
Lol.
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I've been using a screen protector on top of another one for months now, only noticed after reading this thread!!!
Haha! well, better 2 than none
yeah... i see some protection layer, but i cann't remove it... its just like a some mini glass layer...
BTW. I allways use BRANDO screen protector, and i have no problem with bubbels or something. Without water...
forysiuk111 said:
yeah... i see some protection layer, but i cann't remove it... its just like a some mini glass layer...
BTW. I allways use BRANDO screen protector, and i have no problem with bubbels or something. Without water...
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Use a razor blade to pick up the corner. I broke a nail trying to get the factory screen protector off with my fingers. Lol. Whoever they have applying the factory one really does a great job.
Well whaddaya know, there is a layer. Sneaky little SE salesmen made me pay 25 bucks for another, redundant screen protector. -_-
Thanks for the info!
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Use a razor blade to pick up the corner. I broke a nail trying to get the factory screen protector off with my fingers. Lol. Whoever they have applying the factory one really does a great job.
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I got it! finally... Thanks. Now my x10 looks like new one
Just wondering how your screen has been holding up. B&N rep told me that NT does not have a Gorilla Glass, so I'm more than little concerned about the screen.
I have not had any issues, but I frequently clean it by hocking a loogie and rubbing it out with my shirt...
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I have not had any issues, but I frequently clean it by hocking a loogie and rubbing it out with my shirt...
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Thats what she... nevermind lol.
I'm sorry, I couldn't help it. It was the perfect setup line.
wow, i cant believe I didnt even notice that when I typed it, lol
It's not glass, it's some sort of acrylic. I put an antiglare protector on mine, just to be safe.
And that's why I come here everyday, to read helpful comments like that!
thatdude90210, looks like I might have to go that route, it's been so long since I've had to use one though...
I may have to get a screen protector. Ditched the one on my phone with gorilla glass and scratched it within a week. Two years later the Droid has two.
I was cleaning the screen of my brand new nook before applying screen protector and noticed a thin scratch on a shiny screen under a bright light, so i guess it need some protection if you are care.
The best way to keep the screan free of dirty and scratches is using an anti-glare protector on it, it may redice a little the brightness of the color shown on screen but its the little price to pay for a scratches free screen.
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Everyone here knows that Motorola droid razr has a gorilla glass, so do I really need to put a screen guard on the phone? Why or why not?
rahulwadhwani said:
Everyone here knows that Motorola droid razr has a gorilla glass, so do I really need to put a screen guard on the phone? Why or why not?
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That is up to you. Gorilla glass can scratch and break like any other screen. I use them because its easier to replace a scratch on a $10 protector than to replace my phone because of a scratch.
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There was an article on yahoo testing the screen with & without protector. Keys didn't scratch either, and neither did pocket change. The two things the host tested were a nail file and then she ran a dremel across the screen. The nail file scratched the glass but not through the screen protector. The dremel results were the same. Some argue that the screen protector helps against drops but I'm not willing to test that one out.
I scratched my screen sometime on day one. its a hairline scratch and can't be felt but my eyes are drawn to it. It wasn't in a pocket with keys or change. I did have it the pocket of my khakis but the pockets were otherwise empty. I also put it face down on my couch a few times while I was transfering files to the SD card. Not sure how it got scratched but all I have to say is:
USE A SCREEN PROTECTOR OR YOU SCREEN WILL GET SCRATCHED. Mark my words.
I've had my RAZR for 5 months, I think. I finally managed to get my first hairline scratch last week. I can JUST see it when the sun hits it right. I hate screen protectors, and the actual screen feels so much better than any protector I've found. So I'd suggest not getting one.
I decided to not take any chances. I put a Klean Kare screen protector on it. Fits perfectly and lets your finger glide across the screen , not sticky or anything like that.
Thank you everyone for the advice.
I think I'll be getting a screen guard
Better safe than sorry.
Screen protectors are cheap.
Smart phones aren't.
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I Originally had the KlearKare Bulk Invisible Screen Shield Protector which is a wet application and had issues with ripples and such not coming off so I decided to go for the dry application instead and bought the Halo Screen Protector Film Invisible (Clear) (3-Pack) which works great. It is smooth sliding and protects well against scratches, I like that they give you 3 as one will get scratched after use over time. (both are from amazon)
Guys I noticed that after 3 weeks of use the pre applied screen protector has a lot of small tiny scratches.
I'm normally very cautious with the screen no scratches on my previous phones (one gorilla glass and two with screen protectors (those had the same only after a lot of months of use and replaced by a new one)
Is the purpose of the pre applied sheet only to keep the screen in one piece in case of the worst case and the phone drops?
Or is it a screen protector which can be replaced?
What is your experience here
O and for the guys which using the phone without the protector how turns that out in daily use?
awf said:
Guys I noticed that after 3 weeks of use the pre applied screen protector has a lot of small tiny scratches.
I'm normally very cautious with the screen no scratches on my previous phones (one gorilla glass and two with screen protectors (those had the same only after a lot of months of use and replaced by a new one)
Is the purpose of the pre applied sheet only to keep the screen in one piece in case of the worst case and the phone drops?
Or is it a screen protector which can be replaced?
What is your experience here
O and for the guys which using the phone without the protector how turns that out in daily use?
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I've removed the pre-applied screen protector since day 1. It's actually making my screen's sensitivity very low. I'm using only one sheet of anti-glare screen protector on it, and it had been working well for me.
Just pulled my preinstalled protector off as it was bugging me. Not sure I have done the right thing! The screen now feels a bit sticky even after a good clean. However the capacitive buttons do feel a bit more responsive.
Will report back after a couple of days without it.
Leave it there...
The company decided to place a screen protector (placed it perfectly) coz a lot of people like it's presence for more protection for their devices.
You have the choice to keep it or peel it off as u wish.
IMO; leave it there until it's unbearable for u, then u can remove it and replace it with another high quality one!
And for the responsiveness issue, in my experience with my other devices i've never felt any difference between having it on or not!!!!
I'm not remove the preinstalled screen protector but add in 1 more layer screen protector which is coming out of the box.
After a day without my screen protector, I am pleased I went ahead and removed it. I have now cleaned the screen with glass cleaner and the stickiness has gone. Colours are slightly improved and there is an extra, if subtle, sharpness to the screen.
The main improvement is that the capacitive buttons are much more sensitive than before.
I've just removed mine, the difference to touch response is great
Sorry but for me, I HAVE to wear the preinstalled or any other screen protections. I can NOT go with my phone and when I see a scratch in my screen I know it will be there for ever! With screen protection I always know when I see scratches in my screen(protection) I know its only the protection that got scratched.
So but that's me. Don't care if the screen gets a little bit more responsive, protection is important!
Sikiduck said:
Sorry but for me, I HAVE to wear the preinstalled or any other screen protections. I can NOT go with my phone and when I see a scratch in my screen I know it will be there for ever! With screen protection I always know when I see scratches in my screen(protection) I know its only the protection that got scratched.
So but that's me. Don't care if the screen gets a little bit more responsive, protection is important!
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First really appreciated everybody's input/view
Was just wondering in daily use you don't notice it with screen on, but with screen off you see it under light so wondering see reply from Sony
http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/174865#174865
So maybe useful for fellow users which wondering the same thing
awf said:
First really appreciated everybody's input/view
Was just wondering in daily use you don't notice it with screen on, but with screen off you see it under light so wondering see reply from Sony
http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/174865#174865
So maybe useful for fellow users which wondering the same thing
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You are asking the right questions! I look forward to the next response from Sony on part number vs your querying about a protector on-top of a protector.
If people are finding touch sensitivity affected with one layer, two layers must be even worse!!
how the heck do you even remove this??!
I've got two on, and pre applied and one that was in the box (put that on before I knew about the pre applied one) touch realy isn't bad, but i swipe the 3 menu buttons as habit now, and works pretty good. I have a year on contract left, and i hate scratches so I'm happy XD
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I use two layers as well. Generally Swype up for the buttons. And am perfectly happy with the responsiveness of the screen and buttons
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I am not happy with my new Xperia S or Sony's attitude. I only had the phone a week and the screen has many fine scratches. I am extremely careful with my phones - my original Desire's screen is unmatied. With the Sony statement forth Xperia being scratch resistant I felt I was on safe ground - after all I'd come back to Sony to rediscover the quality I yearned and always had on previous Sony phones since my Z1 back in '96.
I've treated my Xperia the same as those before it - the most extreme condition being loose in my inner suit pocket with my work BlackBerry. And this is exactly what has covered it in scratches - the pitch of the scratches matching that of the cheap plastic keys on the BlackBerry.
And to insult me properly I get the below response from Sony, as if they are sniggering from around the corner.
"Thank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre.
We can confirm the handset is scratch resistant, however not scratch proof, it is still possible to scratch the screen of the handset, we apologize for any confusion caused by this."
I though this was Sony trying to get back on a level with the top guys... With gorilla glass everywhere else many (me included) assumed Sony's claim of scratch resistant meant some proprietary equivalent.
One Sony Xperia S for sale. ....... Only loads of minor scratches...
You aren't aware that your Xperia S came screen protector preinstalled? Glass underneath is scratch proof mineral glass.
Mate i believe you scratched the protective screen protector, as it is really easy to get scratched, even with a fingernail you will be able to scratch the screen protector ( minimal scratch ofc )
Remove the screen protector and your scratches will be gone
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is it really the screen or the screen protector?
The preinstalled plastic is not a screen protector, but for keeping the glass together if the screen cracks so the glass is not going everywhere in the air.
I would say as the ppl above, this is scratched, not the screen
Dont worry. U can take it off and use the actually screen protector that came in the box!
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watch from minute 2:40:
is it really the screen or the screen protector?
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Wrong with the link mate.
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The screen gets scratched very hard!
I think that most of people out there didn't notice the screen protector, which is easily get scratched btw!
Using mine for a week with the factory protector installed. Not a single mark on it!
Scratchling said:
Using mine for a week with the factory protector installed. Not a single mark on it!
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You left it in the box
Believe it or not.
2 weeks ago i was getting the screenprotection off..
It just wont go off.. No it just wont..
Damn that thing was stuck on the screen..
Got a screwdriver in to it.. Putting it in with power etc..
I thought by my self.. Screen is now f8cked..
Finally i got it out.. Cleaned with a glass cleaner...
Nothing?
Still no scratches.
I've had mine about 5 weeks and the pre-installed shatterproof sheet is showing a few scratches. Just ordered a screen protector from PDair.
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Thanks all for the info. I'd seen talk of removing the protector, but had assumed this was the additional plastic sheet that was in the box and that maybe in some places this is already stuck on.
It is very odd that when I contacted Sony they did not point this out or suggest replacing it.
I assume if I search around the forum will I find plenty of good advice on replacement screen protectors? ie one that don't scratch when you sneeze on them!
Any advices on removing preinstalled screen protector? It'll drive me mad!
EDIT: Did it!! A Very sharp knife and a fair share of pressure did the trick!
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iwabernethy said:
Thanks all for the info. I'd seen talk of removing the protector, but had assumed this was the additional plastic sheet that was in the box and that maybe in some places this is already stuck on.
It is very odd that when I contacted Sony they did not point this out or suggest replacing it.
I assume if I search around the forum will I find plenty of good advice on replacement screen protectors? ie one that don't scratch when you sneeze on them!
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Try a brando ultra clear or martin fields screenprotector. Both are high quality and much better scratch resistant. Both brands have protectors for the xps that can be ordered online.
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iwabernethy said:
Thanks all for the info. I'd seen talk of removing the protector, but had assumed this was the additional plastic sheet that was in the box and that maybe in some places this is already stuck on.
It is very odd that when I contacted Sony they did not point this out or suggest replacing it.
I assume if I search around the forum will I find plenty of good advice on replacement screen protectors? ie one that don't scratch when you sneeze on them!
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If you dont want to see any scratch in your screen, I'd recommend you to search for a 'Matte' screen protector, which I've chosen to be from Steinheil for my past phones: They -are- the best ones offered. A bit expensive though...
They seem a bit blurrier than the crystal clear ones, but I guarantee the 'soft touch feeling', no more oily screens and no scratches makes up to that.
Specially because we have a bright screen with sharp colours so there'll be no problem I guess.
Wait, so there's actually a screen protector on the phone from the factory?
Can I remove it? Any benefits to removing it?
I can barely see it on the glass, almost missed this.
ssj_jaypee said:
Wait, so there's actually a screen protector on the phone from the factory?
Can I remove it? Any benefits to removing it?
I can barely see it on the glass, almost missed this.
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Yes there is.
Look closely to the corner of the screen.
Yes you can take it out.
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Even gorilla glass can be scratched with keys or against another hard object like another phone, every phone to date is susceptible even your Desire which doesn't come any protection against ware and tare.
It's toughened glass not steel, Sony is exactly right with the screen being scratch resistant, not scratch proof just like any other mobile maker will tell you and just like all other mobiles/tablets currently in circulation.
Seriously don't put your brand new mobile in with your keys, coins, junk etc, wait a few months at least like I do lol.
Completely agree with ErichSan, I hate the oily/smudgey feeling screen protectors also.
-smc
xPliCt said:
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is it really the screen or the screen protector?
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He's peeling of the plastic that is there to keep the glass together if it breaks. The preinstalled plastic filter does NOT protect against scratches (it may work a little bit against scratches). If u really want one who protects, the phone came with a screen protector in the box.
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He's peeling of the plastic that is there to keep the glass together if it breaks. The preinstalled plastic filter does NOT protect against scratches (it may work a little bit against scratches). If u really want one who protects, the phone came with a screen protector in the box.
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Well according to Sony it's a bit different as you suggest here, I asked the
question directly on the Sony forum see the reply I got:
http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/175211
Ordered a Martin screen thingy. I'll let you know how it goes.
thanks,
Iain