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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."
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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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Dylan_x10 said:
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!
Dylan_x10 said:
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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XERO_Racer said:
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!
No lectures, please. My wife is on top of that.
I dropped my phone and it must have hit just right. Screen is cracked. It's fully functional, for now, but I can tell it's about to start deteriorating soon.
What do I search for? Digitizer? If so, that sucks, those are extremely expensive.
Help?
Someone just posted this the other day about how his screen cracked real easy.
pickthecrowdup said:
No lectures, please. My wife is on top of that.
I dropped my phone and it must have hit just right. Screen is cracked. It's fully functional, for now, but I can tell it's about to start deteriorating soon.
What do I search for? Digitizer? If so, that sucks, those are extremely expensive.
Help?
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Why u no have insurance? but the DROID RAZR screen is one piece so its expensive. 230$ Here's a link to a site that has replacement parts for the RAZR. http://www.cellphone-repair-shop.com/motorola-droid-razr-parts-xt910-xt912/
If it works for now I'd hold off. You could also look for a bricked RAZR or maxx for sale with a fine screen that might be a little cheaper.
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Do you think a water damaged, no signs of life phone from Ebay would work? Would the digitizer take a crap because of water?
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Do you think a water damaged, no signs of life phone from Ebay would work? Would the digitizer take a crap because of water?
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I don't know sorry. I've never had to deal with this. Though now I say this ill probably break my screen tomorrow lol.
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I cracked my screen too the other day when my razr fell out of my shirt pocket while I was picking my son up. It fell flat on it's face in the dirt and hit a small stone that broke the screen. LCD is still working but the cracks (star shaped) and glass edges are annoying so I need to find a solution.
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Steven1145 said:
I cracked my screen too the other day when my razr fell out of my shirt pocket while I was picking my son up. It fell flat on it's face in the dirt and hit a small stone that broke the screen. LCD is still working but the cracks (star shaped) and glass edges are annoying so I need to find a solution.
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The only thing I can think of is like I said before find a non working razr with a good screen. Or like I posted the link for the replacement screen but that's really expensive. Insurance sure does come in handy most insurance charges a 100$ deductible for the razr or at least Verizon does. Best buy has great insurance they replaced my DROID x free of charge. Also If anyone knows if the screen on a water damaged phone would work I'd like to know that too.
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Ok so I was wondering if anyone DOES NOT use a screen protector...I want to part with my screen protector except for beach trips and what not. Can the gorilla glass accomplish this. I know how easily quartz can scratch anything but the screen is so beautiful
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I don't use a screen protector, There are a number of microscopic scratches on the surface of the screen. I can't photograph them with a camera because I don't have one, but yeah they are there. You can only see them when the screen is angled perfectly in the light. The scratches don't bother me because I honestly can't see them unless I look very hard. They are there. I treat my phone well. Have never dropped it or rubbed it against a surface that will scratch it. This wear and tear is just from the microscopic sand in my pocket.
Don't use one as well. I still haven't got any scratches on the screen so.. Only thing you have to make sure is that you really don't "accidentally" put your keys in the same pocket. Normally it should last very long without any damages
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Same thing here. I do use my device for 3 months now without a screen protector. I also do have some tiny scratches on my screen that can only be seen in the right light and angle so I honestly don't give a f**k
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The best screen protector is your pocket!
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I always use a screen protector zagg....I can't stand even a little scratch
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I have that too but it takes away from the hd look.
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I have that too but it takes away from the hd look.
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Agreed
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Today just took out the protector screen is damn new and beautiful
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Zagg HD
I have a Zagg HD screen protector for mine, and you can only tell its ont here around the edges and with the screen off. When the screen is on it pretty much disappears except for the edge that shows under the earpiece. Very happy with it, as there have been gouges in the protector that could have been my screen. Interestingly enough thee gouges have disappeared over time and only last a day or two on the protector before it looks almost new again.
I never use screen protectors or cases. At that same time I'm always careful with my devices
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I'm bare back style also....
No scratches but I do feel like one day I will :crying:
ratcom said:
I'm bare back style also....
No scratches but I do feel like one day I will :crying:
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Honestly...I put the protectors back on...I'm thinking of putting it on swappa...I'm ready for no waits...and a good phone to start learning dev with...so I guess nexus
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The best screen protector is your pocket!
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+1 for this. Haven't used a screen protector but the gorilla glass is really holding it's own. My pocket is the only protection my phone gets. Even with my keys accidentally going into the same pocket I still haven't had any problems.
I use a Seidio Active case, but no screen protector. I tried one, but it didn't fit right due to the way the glass is beveled at the edges. I keep it in my pocket and it still looks great.
No screen protector here either, I picked up a snap-on case/holster combo on Flea-bay with a screen protector. Took that sucker off about 10 minutes after it went on. Haven't used one in general for a while even back when I had my iPhone 4, got tired of fighting loose corners and air bubbles.
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I scratched 2 HOX+s pretty easily. I actually smashed the screen in an unrelated incident and will be using screen protectors from now on!
I have had so many Samsung phones, and I have dropped all of them in so many ways and have never had a broken screen. I got my S5 on Thursday and got a case right away. Today my phone fell face down from my chair like 12 inches high. To my disappointment, my phone got a crack on the screen from side to side. So much for that gorilla 3 screen.
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Ouch, you have a picture of the crack? Supposedly the thicker bezel of the s5 vs the s4 helps against screen cracks.
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Thing of nightmares.
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Ouch, that sucks, is the touch screen affected by the Crack in that area?
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It's crazy cause I have dropped phones from a huge distance and been okay and then other times I have dropped them from a couple feet and they broke. It's all in how they land but that is why I have purchased a glass screen protector for all of my latest devices cause it's a small price to pay to know that your phone screen will make it through a drop. Sorry to hear though! It sucks royally! Good luck to ya...
Everything works. It just sucks it happened like that; in a case and from just a mere 12 inches high.
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calin75 said:
Everything works. It just sucks it happened like that; in a case and from just a mere 12 inches high.
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I feel bad for you - I have had that happen with other phones and I know that sinking feeling you get in your stomach as soon as you realize the screen is cracked - I am hoping you had insurance?
That really sucks, sorry to hear about your phone. Looks like I'll be investing in another tempered glass screen protector. They really do help against cracks. I dropped my note 3 from about 4 feet and the screen protector shattered, but my screen was untouched. I was amazed.
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I'll get in touch with T-Mobile and find out my options. All I know is that I thought I did the right thing, got a case right away, but it didn't help.
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Ouch! So sorry to hear this, man. Best of luck. I hope you can work them for a replacement.
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Bummer man, all in how it lands, even with a case there's always a chance that the shock will hit just right (or wrong). I don't even bother with cases anymore because I always see people with their shattered phone screens in big cases. I think cases are probably the best for avoiding nicks to the body of the phone, but most are not gonna prevent a cracked screen.
i think if you didn't have the case, the screen would have shattered to an extent of being unusable, so it could have been worst. Typically, decent cases protect small falls due to the case's lip. I guess you were very unlucky.
calin75 said:
I'll get in touch with T-Mobile and find out my options. All I know is that I thought I did the right thing, got a case right away, but it didn't help.
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Well you can still purchase insurance or a extended warranty. Also, if you purchased the phone with a premium credit card, your credit card company will fix it for you for free.
All of the broken screen threads blame the phone, and it always seems to be some ridiculous drop. "I dropped my phone two inches onto a pile of cotton balls and unicorn fur...screen shattered".
Gorilla glass is not break resistant, it is scratch resistant. It sucks that your screen is broken, but in no way is it Corning's or Samsung's fault.
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It's crazy cause I have dropped phones from a huge distance and been okay and then other times I have dropped them from a couple feet and they broke. It's all in how they land but that is why I have purchased a glass screen protector for all of my latest devices cause it's a small price to pay to know that your phone screen will make it through a drop. Sorry to hear though! It sucks royally! Good luck to ya...
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Been SO curious about the glass screen protectors. you like them? I have always used the PET (hard plastic ones not the 3m film) and think they are great. Does the glass ones scratch less than the PET film ones?
OP, that really sucks man! However, If you dont want to use insurance (its probably about a $150 deductible) if you can live with it for a couple weeks, replacement glass should start popping up on ebay and such. I have replaced glass for many friends on a lot of different phones and its SUPER easy. You can usually buy a kit with the tools you need and everything for less than $20. :good:
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Been SO curious about the glass screen protectors. you like them? I have always used the PET (hard plastic ones not the 3m film) and think they are great. Does the glass ones scratch less than the PET film ones?
OP, that really sucks man! However, If you dont want to use insurance (its probably about a $150 deductible) if you can live with it for a couple weeks, replacement glass should start popping up on ebay and such. I have replaced glass for many friends on a lot of different phones and its SUPER easy. You can usually buy a kit with the tools you need and everything for less than $20. :good:
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Glass screen protectors are GREAT and a true lifesaver! Find a cheap one on Ebay and u should be able to find one for less than $10. The glass screen protectors are MILES ahead of the PET screen protectors!
I got the spigen tr.glas, really smooth to use
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shojus said:
Glass screen protectors are GREAT and a true lifesaver! Find a cheap one on Ebay and u should be able to find one for less than $10. The glass screen protectors are MILES ahead of the PET screen protectors!
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The glass screen protector can be removed and put new one? how long are they last?
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alex1985m said:
The glass screen protector can be removed and put new one? how long are they last?
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Yes and they last for a very long time assuming you don';t chip the glass and you put it on properly. I had mine on for almost a year without any issues on the M7.
@shojus thanks for the info
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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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xxjack3dxx said:
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.
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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