Hello,
I have had my galaxy s 3 for two days now. And was wondering if anyone else is having issue with the oleophobic coating and it not being able to wipe your finger prints off easily. Its hard to explain, but it seems that my finger prints got inprinted in the coating. So after cleaning the screen your still able to see the finger prints.
The reason for this post is to see if anyone is having this issue.
Thanks
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I am sad to say that I am facing a similar problem. I keep a microfiber cloth with me and have to wipe the screen every time I want to use the phone. The fingerprints go away after cleaning the screen but after using the phone for only 1-2 minutes, the touch starts becoming sticky and there is a lot of friction between my fingers and the screen.
No such problem with my device.
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Thanks for the replies, then it could be a problem with the device. Because if it's using the same type of screen as the one x and I haven't had this issue with that phone. I'm going to see if Expansys will be able to exchange the device.
Thanks again
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try some tough soap and hot water. on your hands that is..!
I have yet to notice a single fingerprint on this phone. Love it
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There could be a scientific reason behind this? Probably the weather or the amount of heat your body generates? I am just thinking out loud..
Maybe I'm not sure I'm thinking it'll get better over time bc that's the only issue I have with it. I don't have any visible black dots that most people have or any severe tint it looks nice. Just the issue that the coating seems to retain the oils and if the coating has millions of tiny scratches.
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Oleophobic coating is a very BAD decision as i stated in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683458&page=3
its making more damage then good
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Hey all.
I recently got my x 10 and after reading these forums assumed the screen came with a protector on it. I checked it when I got it and it looks like it has one. But after trying to remove it am starting to think its just the outline of the reflective/shiny surface. If anyone can confirm that it is a protector that would be great.
Anyways I seem to some how of gotten a light scratch on my screen. Its very light but enough to get the rainbow effect and be annoying. Does anyone know of a scratch removal solution that is safe to use on the x 10 screen.
Look forward to hearing back.
Regards,
Dylan
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I can confirm that there's a screen-protector on the X10 from the fabric, removed it myself, just be a bit rough with it
Have done some research and it seems novus plastic polish is the way to go. Has anyone used this before and know of it will be ok for use on the x10 shiny screen??
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"I will not buy this smartphone; it is scratched."
"My hovercraft is full of eels."
Huh!?
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Thought i should just add.. the pree applied protector is quite hard to peel of.. once you get it going it it's soon done but it's hard to make that first corner let go and you have to pull it quite hard to rip it of. but it should not leave any uggly marks or rests. did not leave any for me atleast (i removed mine couse i messed up and made a huge mark in it)
Hey. Thanks for the replies. Just a little worried about trying to get it off if its not really the screen protector lol.
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Hey. Thanks for the replies. Just a little worried about trying to get it off if its not really the screen protector lol.
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Took mine off yesterday!
Like it better now!
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Have done some research and it seems novus plastic polish is the way to go. Has anyone used this before and know of it will be ok for use on the x10 shiny screen??
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Did you ever give it a go? I have a couple of scratches on mine and would love to get them off. Have heard talk of white toothpaste being valuable of phone screens but I'm a little hesitant about that...
I removed the pre applied film and have never scratched the screen.
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Can anyone tell me how durable the screen is from scratching? nd I heard that the protection was there to prevent it from screen shattering on a drop is that true?
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A thin piece of film will not stop the glass from shattering, its not like the film car windows use. I've been using my x10 with no film and all is fine.
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enrique71 said:
A thin piece of film will not stop the glass from shattering, its not like the film car windows use. I've been using my x10 with no film and all is fine.
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How easily can the screen be scratched without the film?
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How easily can the screen be scratched without the film?
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My daughter and I both have x10's. I've dropped my phone several times on ceramic tiles without issues. She on the other hand often drops hers on concrete and keeps it with keys in a tight fit since she doesn't use a purse and just shoves the phone into her jeans. She has pitting and scratches.
It's mineral glass similar to that on a good watch.
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I've dropped mine repeatedly, and dont have a single scratch, i do however have a crack at the bottom of the screen, but that took my 78 kg on top of the phone and a metal button to do, plus falling :/
How to remove a screen protector
Well the easiest way to do it would be to use a piece of scotch-tape.
If you apply the scotch-tape to one of your protectors corners, it should be fairly easy to peel it off...
Felt pretty stupid when i found out that I have 2 protector s on. The stock and the spare one supplied but I've let them on as my 4 year old plays on it often.
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im very tempted to remove it but dont think i will. i have horrible luck with touch screen phones lol
i broke my previous iphone screen 3 times.
Wow thanks guys this is amazing. I have had my x10 since may 2010 and I only just found out it has a screen protector. I have taken it off and now all the annoying surface scratches has gone.
Thanks!!!!!!
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No way... When I got the phone there was an obvious cover stick on the phone which I assumed was the screen protector and thought how bad it was and removed it straight away. I just realised that that wasn't it and I still have one on there. Man that's a fantastic protector, I didn't even know it was there..! Brilliant!
I have a very small scratch on my screen. I can't really notice but I have ocd with my phone. Are there any solutions to fix it easily out just use a screen protector?
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I could be wrong, but with the Gorilla Glass used on this device - it will not polish out like some older device glass.
In the past, I have taken my phone to a jeweler and they have polished out small imperfections - but have not had to do that with this phone.
I ordered my phone off eBay and was disappointed there was tiny tiny scratches, so tiny you would have to be ocd to find them. I applied a screen protector and I can't see them anymore, j just know they are there!
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Hey Guys, I recently bought the clear protector for my phone and I really liked the quality of the product. I have to peel it off 3 times as I had to return my phone! reapplying it after removing it so many times didn't affected the adhesive at least in my case! I am really impressed! Go to http://www.clearprotector.com/phone-protectors/lg/optimus-g-at-t.html
Also, use the discount code:iwantultra
Does this screen get applied by water mist
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Does this screen get applied by water mist
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yeah! You need soapy water solution to apply! Also, it can go without the solution, but once it sticks to the phone..... it will be hard for you to align it!
Just dropped my 2 day old DNA and the screen broke now I'm paying $198 for it they won't just send me another one
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go thorugh insurance its 99.99
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go thorugh insurance its 99.99
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Not everyone buys insurance. It's an option.
Gorilla glass is marginally more shatter resistant, but it's main strength is scratch RESISTANCE. You can still scratch it with the quartz in ordinary sand though...
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Gorilla glass is marginally more shatter resistant, but it's main strength is scratch RESISTANCE. You can still scratch it with the quartz in ordinary sand though...
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+1. Not sure why everyone thinks that if a device has Gorilla Glass that means it is shatter proof. We probably wont have true shatter proof phones for a long time. The flexible screens will makes things a lot better but who knows how far away they really are.
put a case on the thing, it has strong perpendicular impact but horrible parallel impact, so just put a case on it to keep the sides from getting hit.
Technogen is spot on. I paid $740 for my device at Verizon, broke it within about a week of having it. First device to damage. Gorilla glass is as strong as they claim, with head on impacts. Honestly you could probably drive a finishing nail into wood with it. However, it's just like the grain in wood. On the face of the glass it's super strong but if it takes a side impact such as dropping it and it landing on one of the edges or a corner, just like if the device is vertical and lands standing it with the charge port or power button facing the concrete, it will shatter because it's designed to be so strong for taking impacts on its face, it's quite brittle the other way.
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The main point of gorilla glass is scratch resistance. They never have and never will claim it's shatter proof, because it's not.
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How could any chemically hardened glass be shatter proof? Harder stuff is generally more brittle. And chemical hardening places the internal structure of the glass under constant stress.
Insurance is your friend I've always had it but I'm gonna insist on a brand new one I don't want a refurbished phone
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Eh only thing I'm I think as far as gorilla glass is whatever just a fancy name more scratch resistant ? Meh! Without a screen protector good luck! Seriously with this phone after my first sreen crack always have a decent case with a screen protector.
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What I've seemed to find is that the glass it's self is reasonably scratch proof. The coating on the glass, on the other hand, not so much. Have you looked into the cost of replacement?
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Just dropped my 2 day old DNA and the screen broke now I'm paying $198 for it they won't just send me another one
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I'm lucky enough to have never scratched a phone but I also always make sure nothing else is in the pocket ever...
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I'm lucky enough to have never scratched a phone but I also always make sure nothing else is in the pocket ever...
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i just got my new one in yesterday and i had my old one about month and i dropped it with hard shell case on on the very bottom left corner and cracked it across whole screen no big deal then i dropped it on concrete face first and destoryed the phone lol
phone is super strong until that glass gives way then a gopod hit will break it in half just as i sent it to asurion in half lmao wait til they get a surprize :laugh:
on a positive note this one is binned fast so yes lower voltages
What's funny is recently someone brought in a DNA that had an Otterbox Defender case on it w/ a broken screen. It's a shame Skech doesn't make cases for the DNA.... there was a lady who came in awhile ago wanting a new Skech case. She was in a car accident and the car flipped over. Apparently the car had rolled over her iphone and the iphone was still ok(but the Skech case was scratched up pretty bad). We ended up putting the case up on display to tell customers about what happened to it.
Hi everybody. My Note 3 was protected by a screen protector. I just remove it right now because the pen let some marks on the screen and its very annoying. Also, I have the Samsung Flip Cover the one with the screen. My question is should I put another screen protection or its not necessary? It is easy to scratch the screen.
Thanks
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Hi everybody. My Note 3 was protected by a screen protector. I just remove it right now because the pen let some marks on the screen and its very annoying. Also, I have the Samsung Flip Cover the one with the screen. My question is should I put another screen protection or its not necessary? It is easy to scratch the screen.
Thanks
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Screens do get scratched and you must need a protector.
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I wouldn't say it's easy to scratch the screen. It is possible though and it's much cheaper to replace a screen protector than a screen. Sounds like you were using a cheap plastic one. I'd recommend you look into a tempered glass protector which will not compromise the look and feel of the device compared to plastic protectors and you certainly won't have any problems with the protector being marked with the pen.
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I was using the Zagg insibleshield Hd. Could you recommand me another brand?
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xxjack3dxx said:
I was using the Zagg insibleshield Hd. Could you recommand me another brand?
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WOW... I have been using one for 2 months now... never scratched it. PLUS you can get a new one for the price of shipping from them as they are lifetime.
I recommend a screen protector with ALL S view cases. they tend cut into the screen at mid point. Temper glass should be better. Get one with smooth edges though.
I have a tempered glass screen protector that I bought on ebay for about 8 dollars. About 2 months ago, and it looks great on the phone. Doesn't compromise the looks of the screen and doesn't scuff up when I use the pen.
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WOW... I have been using one for 2 months now... never scratched it. PLUS you can get a new one for the price of shipping from them as they are lifetime.
I recommend a screen protector with ALL S view cases. they tend cut into the screen at mid point. Temper glass should be better. Get one with smooth edges though.
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I got marks of S-pen. Guys what so you think about the Ishieldz screen protector
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Are the S-pen marks from worn out tips or new tips?
I have the same screen cover and I have no such issue. Screen is as flawless as when I got my screen cover.
Alot of ppl with the scovers have been complaining about the screen getting a press line in it from the bottom of the sview window.
I have always used screen protectors. The one I used on my last 2 devices (including my N3) is Ghost Armor. A bit pricey, but they have a lifetime warranty
i have seen many customer bringing in multiple devices scratched. it almost always happens in situations you least expect. i had a construction worker come in. phone was beat to death and the screen was perfect yet a lady came in after bumping her phone on the side of her car and scratching it bad so you just never know. i got a zagg glass on mine and its awesome. feels just like the screen. why take the chance.
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i have seen many customer bringing in multiple devices scratched. it almost always happens in situations you least expect. i had a construction worker come in. phone was beat to death and the screen was perfect yet a lady came in after bumping her phone on the side of her car and scratching it bad so you just never know. i got a zagg glass on mine and its awesome. feels just like the screen. why take the chance.
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Yup.
Why risk a 6-700 dollar device?
I am careful with my phone and haven't noticed any scratches.
As for the s-pen leaving marks, you could try using a a different tip. Your Note 3 should have come with extra tips, if you look closely they are different.
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I am careful with my phone and haven't noticed any scratches.
As for the s-pen leaving marks, you could try using a a different tip. Your Note 3 should have come with extra tips, if you look closely they are different.
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i guess the screen protector allows you also to not have to worry about being careful all the time lol