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Hey this is tickling my OCD!!
I've been rocking my GS2 bare with no screen protector. Its only been in my jeans pocket / suit pocket, and i have a case for the back.
When i look at the screen, completely wiped and cleaned of fingerprints, under fluorescent light, I see a host of small scratches. Doesnt seem to be deep and can't see it when using the screen unless under serious glare from an overhead light source. But i've got small scratches everywhere! on the left, middle, going left, right up down. Are these in the olephobic coating? I guess stuff just gets stuck between my finger and the screen, dust and such, or maybe small dust particles in my pocket have caused this.
Its not a huge deal but definitely tickles the OCD bone and makes me regret not getting a screen protector.
Anyone else notice this? Clean your screen and look at it under a fluorescent light source at various angles. Do you have small scratches? Join the OCD camp!
I have one little scratch. I noticed it about a week ago. Same as you I have a back case and only put the phone in my jeans pocket... Im actually really annoyed by this seen as though it's meant to be 'gorilla glass'. My sgs1 went through a hell of a lot but never got a scratch... Thought this was meant to be better. Obviously not!
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Same unfortunately. I have two really light scratches which can only be seen at the specific angle and light, however I don't notice it at all when looking straight at the device or with the screen on.
Same as you, it tickles the hell out of my OCD bone, but I would still but rather use the phone as it is, rather than pad it out with a case or ruin the experience with a screen protector, that is what I tell myself to calm my OCD Haha.
Yea I had two three scratches on my first sgs2, my OCD kicked in and I couldn't take it any longer and went to o2 to get it replaced.
The new one I got I slapped a screen protector on straight away!
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Zero on delivery and none since .
But screen p[protector on now as dust can scratch as can wiping screen .
jje
Riverriz said:
I have one little scratch. I noticed it about a week ago. Same as you I have a back case and only put the phone in my jeans pocket... Im actually really annoyed by this seen as though it's meant to be 'gorilla glass'. My sgs1 went through a hell of a lot but never got a scratch... Thought this was meant to be better. Obviously not!
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Okay this is weird. I had the SGS1 as-well and I NEVER used a case or screen protector (screen protectors are ugly, even invisible shield), I was quite rough with the phone as-well and never got a single scratch on the screen.
Now with my current phone I somehow scratched it quite bad on the first day and now a few weeks later another heavier scratch has appeared. I actually work in a phone shop so it just stays in my suit pocket...
Something clearly isn't right here...
Yeah it seems to scratch easier than my old Legend, I guess it's the coating. My scratches aren't visible when using the phone, but I'm using a screen protector nonetheless.
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thanks for the input guys. it stinks but I agree, i have trouble using it with a screen protector, because the screen is so dang nice to the touch!
Last week i noticed i had one scratch on the lower part of my screen,checked today,and now there are four similair cuts.
I am extremely careful with my phone and have no idea how they got there. Is anybody else having this problem?
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nope
jje
no scratches yet on mine, i got "just" some dust under the screen i would never thought this could ever happen on these phones, but Samsung proved me wrong once again
a friend has some small surface scratches on his since day one, but he's kinda strange like that and he doesn't care...
Really happy with my screen, no scratches (even without a case and it my pocket/bag with keys and coins and other nasties) and the screen doesn't seem to smudge as badly as previous phones and is easy to clean when it does smudge.
The scratches are really small,try putting your phone screen directly at a light source and look at it from different angles. I'm scared that I got a defective screen on my phone,because the only thing remotely sharp that could of made the scratches were my nails,but that shouldn't be happening with gorilla glass.
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The one thing that realllly scratches gorilla glass is sand, or anything sand like. Keys and all that are fine. But seriously beware of sand. If you're keeping it in a case or something make sure that there isn't a piece of sand or something similar in the lower end (where the keyboard would be), same goes for pockets and stuff.
I heard that sand and jewellery could cut the glass and nothing like that ever came near the screen.
Except maybe,could sugar crystals (from a packet of sugar) cut it?
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Really happy with my screen, no scratches (even without a case and it my pocket/bag with keys and coins and other nasties) and the screen doesn't seem to smudge as badly as previous phones and is easy to clean when it does smudge.
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That's called tempting fate..
No scratches for me yet no case or screen protector...i work with steel and leave it on the bench and no marks yet...touch wood
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if u put ur screen under bright light at odd angles u will see fine scratches there
those scratches are in the coating not the glass
the coating is highly scratchable anything can scratch it unlike the glass beneath it which is scratch resistant
The small scratches probably merely affect the oleophobic coating and not the gorilla class.
The oleophobic coating has been applied to improve the legibility of the screen under direct sunlight but some consumers complain that the oleophobic coating is very scratch-able and prone to wearing off prematurely...
Some people even go as far as advising against applying screen protectors arguing that the adhesive layers found in cheap screen protectors damage the oleophobic coating of the screen thus causing small scratches or cuts.
I got one of the scratches you describe, very small and hard to see but its there. Ive been treating the thing extra careful too.
As the poster above said it is as if its on a very very thin coat on top of the gorilla glass.
If I may suggest getting a screen protector. They're really cheap on ebay. I spent 3 euros for 6 from ecell, and then I spent (before) for 6 (of a different kind which I'm not too happy with) for around 2 euros, another company which usually comes from Germany. Here are the links:
e_cell screen protectors (which I like)
http://cgi.ebay.es/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130501908504&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
The other one (which I don't like, but serve their purpose for being so cheap!)
http://cgi.ebay.es/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170638019246&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
That must be it,I found a guy online who posted how he removed the scratches:
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Hope this helps,if somebody tries it out please post results
As for screen protectors...
I think the SAMOLED+ screen is too beautiful to have a screen protector on it. They destroy the colours and make images look much worse,for me it ruins the point of having a great screen. Just my two cents.
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I also have a small scratch in that part and some very very faint ones at the top of the screen.
Mister Jozo said:
As for screen protectors...
I think the SAMOLED+ screen is too beautiful to have a screen protector on it. They destroy the colours and make images look much worse,for me it ruins the point of having a great screen. Just my two cents.
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Good screen protectors don't effect the image quality and vibrance of the display. Try SGP's ultra crystal protectors.
Thinking Gorilla Glass was scratch resistant as I have seen on YouTube, I showed my friend that it doesn't scratch. I took a coin and rubbed it on the screen. I wasn't even pushing that hard. When I look, there are thin scratches from the coin! They are only noticeable when the screen is off. Except for two small ones. They are about 5 mm long and pretty thin. They are visible all the time especially when there is a white background. They distort the colour and now I'm obsessed knowing they are there. Is there any way to remove them? Such as tooth paste or some other material? I don't want anything that will remove the oleophobic coating on the screen. Just something to fill in the scratches. Thanks!
Im sure there is a polish for delicate glass. GOOGLE is your friend.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/moto-droid/114659-gorilla-glass-does-scratch-but-i-know-how-repair.html
So did your mate laugh and take the pi$$ for being a smart a$$?
My name is Optimus Prime and I send this message..
Gabewalters said:
I took a coin and rubbed it on the screen.
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Don't be surprised when Asus reject your RMA request?
Sure it's scratch resistant, but it does not mean you should go out and rub a coin into it.
Sorta like trying out a bulletproof vest by shooting yourself...
I also have a tiny scratch right where the bezel meets the display because i droped a lighter on my prime once.
Glass will always be susceptible to scratches no matter what brand, its physics! Would be cool to have a tablet with a diamond touchscreen though. Now that would be scratch proof
I once dropped my Evo 3d with an extended battery on my prime. No scratches and that thing was heavy and it was from 4-5 feet as well. Landed screen first.
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Gabe
I feel your pain!
Why don't you put a screen protector on your device? First, if nothing else, you'll be sure not to add any additional scratches to your screen.
2nd, other people have posted that scratches were not visible once they put a screen protector on their screen.
I have tried three different ones, ArmorShield, Skinomi and ACase.
Really like the A Case screen protector, and it comes three to a pack, so if you mess up the first one, you still have two more (it's a dry apply screen shield)
Good luck!
Wow people really do confuse the difference between "-proof" and "-resistant". Have you ever tried submerging a water-resistant watch in water?
In any case, most touch screen devices these days are coated with oleophobic coatings which scratch much more easily than glass.
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You almost certainly scratched the oleophobic coating, not the screen itself. Not that it matters really, the screen still looks scratched. Those coatings are not nearly as tough as the underlying glass. I have noticed similar little scratches on my Galaxy Nexus screen. All in all, I still think the coating is great though.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/moto-droid/114659-gorilla-glass-does-scratch-but-i-know-how-repair.html
Your welcome.
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http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/moto-droid/114659-gorilla-glass-does-scratch-but-i-know-how-repair.html
Your welcome.
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You're welcome.*
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bedoig said:
You almost certainly scratched the oleophobic coating, not the screen itself. Not that it matters really, the screen still looks scratched. Those coatings are not nearly as tough as the underlying glass. I have noticed similar little scratches on my Galaxy Nexus screen. All in all, I still think the coating is great though.
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That makes plenty of sense as im pretty sure glass wont scratch from the little amount of pressure i was applying. The thing is, there are two small spots, one being around 5-7 mm long and the other being only around 2 mm long. They are mostly only noticed when a light coloured backround is on, such as the white backround in the browser. They seem to show up sort of ''Rainbowish' these ones must be the actual glass that is scratched because otherwise i doubt they would show up like that. Anyways, thanks for the kind reply!
ShelW said:
Gabe
I feel your pain!
Why don't you put a screen protector on your device? First, if nothing else, you'll be sure not to add any additional scratches to your screen.
2nd, other people have posted that scratches were not visible once they put a screen protector on their screen.
I have tried three different ones, ArmorShield, Skinomi and ACase.
Really like the A Case screen protector, and it comes three to a pack, so if you mess up the first one, you still have two more (it's a dry apply screen shield)
Good luck!
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I am considering purchasing a screen protector ASAP. Does the Acase screen protector show up in anyway? What i mean is, will the screen look any different? An example would be an anti-glare screen protector makes the screen more matte and i dont think the colours show as nicely. Thanks for the recommendations!
Namidairo said:
Don't be surprised when Asus reject your RMA request?
Sure it's scratch resistant, but it does not mean you should go out and rub a coin into it.
Sorta like trying out a bulletproof vest by shooting yourself...
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Gorilla Glass (even second version) is a piece of sh#it and was always it. I'd like to have the DragonTrail Glass in my gadgets :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpbOoQpwAFs
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That makes plenty of sense as im pretty sure glass wont scratch from the little amount of pressure i was applying. The thing is, there are two small spots, one being around 5-7 mm long and the other being only around 2 mm long. They are mostly only noticed when a light coloured backround is on, such as the white backround in the browser. They seem to show up sort of ''Rainbowish' these ones must be the actual glass that is scratched because otherwise i doubt they would show up like that. Anyways, thanks for the kind reply!
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Those might actually be small fractures in the glass. Similar occurrences have been discussed in the My Screen Cracked (or something like that) thread. It seems like Asus may have a glass quality issue with some of their units.
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Those might actually be small fractures in the glass. Similar occurrences have been discussed in the My Screen Cracked (or something like that) thread. It seems like Asus may have a glass quality issue with some of their units.
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How would the screen have fractured from a quarter that rubbed on the screen? That makes sense of why the scratches are deeper than the others but I don't know how the screen would fracture. Is there anyway I can try to ride these fractures/scratches? I have been searching for weeks now and the best product I could find would be "iDrops" they polish out scratches but people say it's removed the oleophobic coating. Will some sort of toothpaste rubbed into the scratch work?
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Gabewalters said:
How would the screen have fractured from a quarter that rubbed on the screen? That makes sense of why the scratches are deeper than the others but I don't know how the screen would fracture. Is there anyway I can try to ride these fractures/scratches? I have been searching for weeks now and the best product I could find would be "iDrops" they polish out scratches but people say it's removed the oleophobic coating. Will some sort of toothpaste rubbed into the scratch work?
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No that will only make it worse (toothpaste at least). I think you have to accept it can't be 100% fixed with some paste/polish. You could contact Asus for a new touchscreen.
I've had my prime since December with no screen protector or case. i use it extensively everyday. no scratches at all on my display or back cover.
I really don't care if the scratches can be seen when the screen is off I just don't want them to be visible when the screen is on (rainbow like). As long as they aren't visible when the screen is on is fine with me. Do you know of any fine polishes that might do this that won't harm the glass or the screen?
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My Prime once fell of from a bed on the floor, around 40-50cm, it didn't got any scrathes as it was attached to the dock, and was half open, though now I have a feeling the dock does not hold the tablet so tightly as before.
But what I don't like about the Gorrilla Glass (or either it's not calibrated touch detection in the software side) is that the Tablet does not detect my touches when I use the back side of my finger (finger nail), does anyone else have the same issue? Other touch devices I have (iPad and EVO 3D) detect my touches from front and back of the finger the same without issues.
I actually have a HOX with Gorilla Glass 2, but this seems to be the most active and recent thread regarding removal of scratches from GG, so I suppose it'd still be rather relevant. No point starting a new thread just for GG on a different device, right?
Yes, I babied this phone like... a baby since i got it on the first day and no screen protectors were out yet, but somehow it still got a nick(rather visible) in the upper left corner and some light scratches around the middle of the phone.
Then I found some manufacturing defects but I'm afraid they'll refuse to repair/replace my phone under warranty if they see the nick.
So has anyone found any way to cover up the scratches? Even temporarily, just to get through the chat with the assistance team? (No I can't get 3M's 06070, lowest quantity sold here is 6 quarts for ~$400. Way too expensive.)
Hi, guys. I noticed a small scratch on my LG G3, it's small enough that you can't feel or see in normal use, but in the sunlight it becomes noticeable. It's just something that's irritating me. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with any DIY scratch removal methods? Also, I just purchased a Spigen screen protector. Do you think the screen protector will conceal the scratch? Thanks in advance!
Hi guys.
I have this phone since 2 weeks and today I realize that I have a tiny scratch long about a nail over in the bottom-right of the screen.
Is that possible? I can feel with my nail that is a scratch, really really thin and with screen on its invisible but under a light it's visible.
I really disappointed because I'm taking care of it like a baby. Gorilla glass 4 isn't so strong at least, and now do I need a screen protector? Really?
Anyone have problem like this?
Gggrrrrrrr
Hi,
Gorilla Glass 4 does not mean the display can't get any scratches. And yes, if you're unlucky you get a scratch the first day of use. All it needs is a little sand and/or stone in your pocked (just an example) and it can happen. I don't care what the manufacturer of the phone promises or uses as display glass. I have always a good display protection foil or tampered glass on my phones.
Nothing new. I have some micro scratches too. The best thing which you can do is buying a glass protector.
Metaldroidiano said:
Hi guys.
I have this phone since 2 weeks and today I realize that I have a tiny scratch long about a nail over in the bottom-right of the screen.
Is that possible? I can feel with my nail that is a scratch, really really thin and with screen on its invisible but under a light it's visible.
I really disappointed because I'm taking care of it like a baby. Gorilla glass 4 isn't so strong at least, and now do I need a screen protector? Really?
Anyone have problem like this?
Gggrrrrrrr
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i had exactly the same issues.
at right up corner i get multiple scratch. rest of the phone is ok. i guess GG4 on LGv10 had some issue. what i did was trying to remove coating cover and re-apply a new one called crystalusion. it didnt repair 100% but situation get improved. to remove the Oleophobic coating you need something like car scratch remover.
see ya