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Hi All,
Any recommendations on how to fix an issue where after about 24 hours of application of a Zagg InvisiShield, my touchscreen stops responding...
If I take the protector off the screen works fine. I have already attempted to install a second screen and the same thing happened about 24 hours after application...
I submitted the question to Zagg but figured I'd try here too and see if anyone has any suggestions.
Thanks!
Curtis
Perhaps there are certain areas around the screen where pressure is put, where the screen is being pressured upon two points....?? I know it happened with the Kaiser....
Strange....I had a Fuze & now the TP2 and both had zagg...never an issue.
24 hours should be enough for the application liquid to dry. Did you get it aligned on the screen? Pushing on the bottom row of buttons?
Same problem here, though I don't recall who makes my screen protector. Worked fine for months, then totally unresponsive screen after I took it off, washed & tried it, reapplied. Stayed unresponsive even after taking it back of, for close to a day.
Tried putting it half-way on, and half of the screen wouldn't respond. Damn strange. Couldn't find anyone else with the same issue until I saw your post!
well I removed the protector again and the screen still didn't work. I founf a hot-spot in the screen where the person who applied the protector got too much liquid on the screen and it soaked into the cracks. I have a new phone coming from Verizon and it should be here in a day or two. I also have a new protector coming from Zagg soon so I'll be able to put it on more carefully myself this time.
Nothing against Zagg or their products, but I won't recommend the store employees at the Mall of America anymore.
I've had my Prime for two days, my protector has not come in yet and I just noticed a deep vertical scratch right in the center of my screen. I have no idea how it happened, but it was not there an hour ago.
Is there anything I can do?
quile22 said:
I've had my Prime for two days, my protector has not come in yet and I just noticed a deep vertical scratch right in the center of my screen. I have no idea how it happened, but it was not there an hour ago.
Is there anything I can do?
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Not really. The screen protector may hide the blemish once it is applied. Usually wet application protectors do the best at that.
You could send it back to Asus but you'll have to cough up some cash for the screen replacement.
I thought it was near impossible to scratch Gorilla Glass?
The timing of this thread is impeccable.
I've concluded that the gorilla glass on my TFP is like butter compared to my Droid X. I've already induced several DEEP scratches on my TFP, and my droid x is nearly spotless after 1.5 years of ownership.
I had originally dismissed a screen protector as unneccesary, however tonight i have applied a skinomi one that came with my carbon fiber skin as i don't have much faith in this screen.
TF201 | XDA Premium
I was amazed that this happened too. I thought I could last a few days until my protector came in. I even went as far as taking my keys to my screen on the corner after I made my original post to see what was up. NOTHING. Not a single scratch.
I have no idea how this happened or what caused it.
Did putting on the screen protector hide the scratches?
keys won't scratch glass. All those key tests mean nothing. the chemical composition of keys (brass 99% of the time) is not hard enough to scratch glass. You might as well rub a marshmallow on your screen.
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Well at least there is something good to come from the faulty wifi and gps. Just exchange it from wherever you bought it and tell them that the gps isn't working right.
thetruth1983 said:
Well at least there is something good to come from the faulty wifi and gps. Just exchange it from wherever you bought it and tell them that the gps isn't working right.
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lol, was thinking the samething
Anyone ever try the banana peel trick to resolve scratches as shown on YouTube? Lol
The screen on my TF101 scratched really easy. Fortunately about a week after this first happened something started peeling up between the screen layers. I returned it to ASUS for the peeling issue and it came back with a new screen. Sold the device straight away because I thought I wanted the TF201. Cancelled that order once the GPS issue became apparent.
My Prime came out-of-the-box with a couple of scratches on the screen. I have considered returning it, but have eventually decided that they're not noticeable unless in the correct light, and because I'm otherwise happy with my device, I don't want to risk exchanging it for one that has dead pixels/backlight bleed/no haptic feedback.
There are a number of ways to remove scratches from glass or CDs. I've tried this method and it does work, although I can't say how well it will wear on a touch surface.
If you use this in conjunction with a screen protector, suggest a "dry" protector as opposed to the wet-apply type.
http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-remove-scratches-lcd-cd-with-egg-143178/
This is for plastic, not glass.
After watching a few vids on egg and alum, this might actually work. As far as I can tell there are no abrasives, so it must "fill" the scratches. If that's the case, it should work on glass all the same.
I went ahead and got an RMA for the until for the GPS issue. It has never worked with any combination of wifi/bt on/off.... and I'm not talking about locking, it doesn't even see any satellites. When calling they suggested I just return it, but I like it and don't want to wait 3+ months for a new one.
I will try the egg white trick before sending it in and report back.
Hopefully they will just give me a new unit.
Even though my phone doesn't have Gorilla Glass, this was posted in our forum as a fix for scratches on this type of glass. Apparently it works. You might want to try it out.
Fix here
Hey guys! I've got a bit of a problem, all of the sudden really small dents are starting to appear on the screen of the device, they are almost unnoticeable but they are certainly there.
I haven't done anything such as dropping it to the floor, mixing it with keys or coins in the past days. Just being in the pocket! On Friday I had two scratches, today i have four!! They are not deep and they are not dirt.
It seemed such a strong device! about four months ago I accidentally dropped it onto the sidewalk and then to the asphalt of the street and it was intact!
Anyone has had this problem before? Do you think Nokia would take care of it for free, since It hasn't been an accident?
Oh well, I knew this would happen at some point. The scratch free curved screen was to good to be true lol.
The screen is very strong, I stopped using a screen protector more than 3 months ago and even a few big drops haven't damaged it. However even the Gorilla Glass can suffer some wear and tear: micro scratches will start to appear from time to time, but at least in my case they're very faint, and you won't be able to see them unless you look very closely and at a certain angle against some strong light. To me this is really irrilevant, and honestly it doesn't make me go back to a screen protector: the screen will still be totally pristine compared to the look and feel of whatever screen protector you may have. I'll check back in a few months or so to see how it fares, but so far so good. I'd still be using one if those amazing real glass ones were available for this phone, but going for anything less than that would feel like a complete waste and a major downgrade to me right now. Obviously if you have to deal with sand on a daily that's a different story, but not my case at all.
How about those scratches you have, are they deep? Can you feel them with a fingernail? Otherwise (if you simply got those ones I described above) I guess it's pretty common wear and tear, even for a Gorilla Glass, and you probably shouldn't worry too much about it. We're men after all, we're not supposed to be so OCD with our things after all IMHO
Nooooo!!!!
I have only had my phone for 2 weeks and I was sitting outside of Starbucks with my phone on my lap, and this yellow jacket bee kept flying around me. So I stood up to get away from it, while forgetting my phone was on my lap. CRASH! My V30 without a case falls off my lap about 20 inches down onto the cement.
It caused a small spider web crack in the corner of the back glass. One of then cracks extends to the camera lens area. On thr bright side the screen is fine and the camera lens is fine with no cracks. Plus its only mostly the corner thats cracked on the back. But still, it really really sucks since I just got this phone.
I know some of you are thinking I was stupid for not having a case. Maybe so, but keep in mind I pretty much never had cases on my 6P or my S7 Edge. I only dropped my 6P once real bad on a hard surface (fell out of pants with a smaller pocket while sitting) which only left a scuff on the edge with the display fine, and never once dropped my S7 on a hard surface in over a year with it. So I have always been super careful with my phones. Never dropping my phone in years that was a result of my clumsiness or carless.
I guess its just a matter of time though no matter how careful you are handling your phone. Its bound to fall somehow when its not your fault. Like sliding off a slippery surface, falling out of a small pocket, or similar. Anyways I called a local phone repair shop and the good news is the back glass is only $70-$75.
I don't think I am going to get it done just yet since the display is fine, camera lens is fine, and its only the corner of the back. But I probably will eventually before I resell the phone in 1-2 years. Anyways kind of disappointed a military certified phone cracked for such short fall. This is why I prefer metal backed phones so much more. Anyways hopefully this info of how easy it cracks and the cost to replace the back out there being pretty cheap helps some others out there.
*Puts case back on my V30*
Yeah, I watched a couple of videos on what happens to GG 4 & 5 with drop tests and decided mine would stay in a case. Added bonus of keeping finger prints off of the actual phone back and just on a plastic case.
I have several cases I've bought to put on my LG V30 when I actually buy the phone. You can buy very good cases for even a couple of dollars on ebay. I started the LG V30 cases thread, because most people don't know that.
You can even buy clear cases if you still want to show off the phone.
Cases for LG V30
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/accessories/lg-v30-t3667430
Just putting that out there for people who still need a case. At those prices, order 2 or 3!
ChazzMatt said:
You can even buy clear cases if you still want to show off the phone.
Cases for LG V30
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-v30/accessories/lg-v30-t3667430
Just putting that out there for people who still need a case. At those prices, order 2 or 3!
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Yeah I already have a case, I just didn't have it on because I don't really like having one. I got it on now though. Ita a slim fitting case by Lumion. I never heard of this case company before but I really like it. I'm probably going to give the Spigen Crystal case a try too.
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Yeah I already have a case, I just didn't have it on because I don't really like having one. I got it on now though. Ita a slim fitting case by Lumion. I never heard of this case company before but I really like it. I'm probably going to give the Spigen Crystal case a try too.
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I'm very sorry for your accident. Ugh.
At least you know it can be repaired easily.
If the glass is still smooth, you can always put a skin over it.
This is one concern causing me pause in my purchase. Why there can't be a nice carbon fiber replacement back for this phone, I don't know. Motorola had a good idea going with the "design your own phone" during the Droid Turbo / Turbo 2 days, they just gave up on it too early.
Nay Tyzon said:
This is one concern causing me pause in my purchase. Why there can't be a nice carbon fiber replacement back for this phone, I don't know
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b'cause it's not waterproof, or your can't glue it like glass
Billy Madison said:
b'cause it's not waterproof, or your can't glue it like glass
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That's the beauty of carbon fiber composites. The resin it's molded in is waterproof, gluing is about the only way to attach it to anything, it can be built up as thick as needed to create a reliable sealing edge or stiffness to the back. And it's radio transparent, so no issue with wireless charging. It can be textured, to make it more grippy.
The ccf aesthetic isn't for everyone, I get that, but it would be great as an option, and would be completely workable.
That is a bummer that it cracked. I am super impressed by the strength of this device though, my embarrassing story about it. Bought a new TV for my living room, decided I needed to take my old TV down to the basement and thought I could wrangle the 60" TV by myself, took two steps down and slipped, fell super hard all the way down the stairs with my phone in my back pocket. Huge bruises on my back, butt, arm and legs, the phone I was positive was a goner. Took it out of the case and to my amazement not a scratch and the glass looks perfect, however there is a size-able dent on one side of the phone and it is pushing the screen out. Everything works perfect and like I said, it did not crack at all, I am not a small guy, between me and the TV it took a 300 lb hit on the edge of a step and then several more hits down the stairs.
Of course I went to T-Mobile and they laughed and said "We can't take a bent phone back" luckily I am still in the 14 days grace period and will be adding insurance so I can get a replacement. It works, but is a little annoying to use this way. And to end the story on a high note, I did save the TV, did not let go of it!
Circledog said:
That is a bummer that it cracked. I am super impressed by the strength of this device though, my embarrassing story about it. Bought a new TV for my living room, decided I needed to take my old TV down to the basement and thought I could wrangle the 60" TV by myself, took two steps down and slipped, fell super hard all the way down the stairs with my phone in my back pocket. Huge bruises on my back, butt, arm and legs, the phone I was positive was a goner. Took it out of the case and to my amazement not a scratch and the glass looks perfect, however there is a size-able dent on one side of the phone and it is pushing the screen out. Everything works perfect and like I said, it did not crack at all, I am not a small guy, between me and the TV it took a 300 lb hit on the edge of a step and then several more hits down the stairs.
Of course I went to T-Mobile and they laughed and said "We can't take a bent phone back" luckily I am still in the 14 days grace period and will be adding insurance so I can get a replacement. It works, but is a little annoying to use this way. And to end the story on a high note, I did save the TV, did not let go of it!
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A quick and healthy recovery!
My wife had dropped her v30 TWICE already in a week... Both times it luckily hit a corner and no glass cracked or scratched. Just a scuff on the metal of each bottom corner. So damn lucky with that so far... her case finally showed up the day after the second drop.
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Nooooo!!!!
I have only had my phone for 2 weeks and I was sitting outside of Starbucks with my phone on my lap, and this yellow jacket bee kept flying around me. So I stood up to get away from it, while forgetting my phone was on my lap. CRASH! My V30 without a case falls off my lap about 20 inches down onto the cement.
It caused a small spider web crack in the corner of the back glass. One of then cracks extends to the camera lens area. On thr bright side the screen is fine and the camera lens is fine with no cracks. Plus its only mostly the corner thats cracked on the back. But still, it really really sucks since I just got this phone.
I know some of you are thinking I was stupid for not having a case. Maybe so, but keep in mind I pretty much never had cases on my 6P or my S7 Edge. I only dropped my 6P once real bad on a hard surface (fell out of pants with a smaller pocket while sitting) which only left a scuff on the edge with the display fine, and never once dropped my S7 on a hard surface in over a year with it. So I have always been super careful with my phones. Never dropping my phone in years that was a result of my clumsiness or carless.
I guess its just a matter of time though no matter how careful you are handling your phone. Its bound to fall somehow when its not your fault. Like sliding off a slippery surface, falling out of a small pocket, or similar. Anyways I called a local phone repair shop and the good news is the back glass is only $70-$75.
I don't think I am going to get it done just yet since the display is fine, camera lens is fine, and its only the corner of the back. But I probably will eventually before I resell the phone in 1-2 years. Anyways kind of disappointed a military certified phone cracked for such short fall. This is why I prefer metal backed phones so much more. Anyways hopefully this info of how easy it cracks and the cost to replace the back out there being pretty cheap helps some others out there.
*Puts case back on my V30*
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Sorry to hear that. I couldn't stand using a cracked phone so I really feel ya.
Good luck with the repairs!
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NeutronBomb said:
My wife had dropped her v30 TWICE already in a week... Both times it luckily hit a corner and no glass cracked or scratched. Just a scuff on the metal of each bottom corner. So damn lucky with that so far... her case finally showed up the day after the second drop.
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Whyyyy couldn't have mine done that?!
Actually I think the sides of this phone are super reinforced. Way more than more glass phones. I think mine just fell at the absolute worst angle that hit it just right. Just thankfully it was not the display!
psawjack said:
Sorry to hear that. I couldn't stand using a cracked phone so I really feel ya.
Good luck with the repairs!
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Thanks! I also found the glass back is on Ebay for only about $18 and comes with the little tool to replace it. So I might just do that myself. I watched a video of how to take the back off.
I only have 2 worries if I do it myself.
1.) Making sure the new glass back seals on tight enough still be at least mostly water proof and
2.) Removing the finger print sensor from the old back to the new back. The video I watched doesnt show how to remove the finger print sensor. But once I find a video on someone removing and reattaching the finger print sensor, then I will pull the trigger for the $18 glass back.
So much for military certified durability :laugh: :crying:
Also you'll lose the ip68 rating by replacing that yourself most lowly just a heads up. Watch the video of Jerry rig everything. When he made a clear v30. Really good on how to open phone
Happened to one of the phones on my account. Fell about 3 feet on a wood floor and the back has a hairline crack. I'll skin it, put it in a case and be done with it.
Circledog said:
.......Of course I went to T-Mobile and they laughed and said "We can't take a bent phone back" luckily I am still in the 14 days grace period and will be adding insurance so I can get a replacement. It works, but is a little annoying to use this way. And to end the story on a high note, I did save the TV, did not let go of it!
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That's quite a story! That should be in a V30 durability ad. Opening shot of the big dent and bulged screen with the phone speaking in "android voice" saying, "yeah, I took quite a beating, but you should see the other guy!" Then a fade in shot of you looking all sheepish and bruised from head to toe with a final fade out slow-mo reenactment of the fateful tussle.
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That's quite a story! That should be in a V30 durability ad. Opening shot of the big dent and bulged screen with the phone speaking in "android voice" saying, "yeah, I took quite a beating, but you should see the other guy!" Then a fade in shot of you looking all sheepish and bruised from head to toe with a final fade out slow-mo reenactment of the fateful tussle.
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Lol, love it, I will have to email LG!
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Lol, love it, I will have to email LG!
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Do it! This is too good to pass over.
Anything I can do that may work?
Try applying a liquid screen protector. It might five cover the scratches
I had my LG v30 for five days at home. Never pocketed with anything and today I noticed three little scratched dead center top of phone. Wondering if I can trade it in. I had my HTC one m8 for 3.5 years before I got my first scratch. T-Mobile service.
Damn
Last weekend I get also the first scratch over night.
More than 1 inch long and very deep. I can hang in with my nail easily.
Did one of you anything to reduce the scratch?
Gorilla Glass is such a huge disappointment. Lots of hype over absolutely nothing.
I've owned many many phones and I love my LG v30 but it's scratches easier than any phone I've ever had
Wow... I dropped my phone, guess it slid over floor and scratches galore. Looks terrible, tempted to sell this, I just bought this refurbished a week ago. Actually looked up prices and can more than break even by selling it, though idk how much it's worth with all the scratches now. I had 2 s7es over the year and never got scratches like this and I dropped those all the time.
First thing I always do is buy/put on a screen protector.
I've had moderately successful results on wristwatches, and one smartphone with watch polishing compound.
It requires immaculate masking off of anything you don't want gunked up, a steady hand, a decently torquey rotary tool (think Dremel tool) , and time.
your mileage *will* vary.