Will I lose warranty if I remove Sony's preinstalled screen protector? And I read the Sony logo is on it, is this true?
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As far as i know; yes, you'll lose the warranty if you remove it (correct me if i'm wrong, people), and as far as i know (again), the Sony logo is indeed on the screen protector and not the device itself (it's retarded).
LordManhattan said:
As far as i know; yes, you'll lose the warranty if you remove it (correct me if i'm wrong, people), and as far as i know (again), the Sony logo is indeed on the screen protector and not the device itself (it's retarded).
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what would be the point in removing the film ( just put a screen protector on top of it ?
dragnar said:
what would be the point in removing the film ( just put a screen protector on top of it ?
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It'll get scratched eventually, and you'll have (if you want) to remove/replace it. Again, i'm not 100% sure IF you'll lose your warranty if you remove it, but that's what i've read here and in the Z section. Contact Sony if you want to be 100% sure.
I contacted SONY Care support....yep. The warranty can be void by removing the pre-applied screen protector.
.................wow..im not so sure I want one anymore. This is kind of silly
Not sure about the warranty,but the logo wont removed if you pell off the protecting layer,its not like the xperia z
twin snakes said:
Not sure about the warranty,but the logo wont removed if you pell off the protecting layer,its not like the xperia z
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Is this really confirmed? Any picture/video that confirms this? Not to be skeptical, but I heard sony put the logo on the protector so that it will be obvious if the protector is removed thus it's easier for sony to decline the warranty. On xperia T (if I'm not mistaken) the logo is on the glass, not the protector, and I heard that some people can still claim warranty after they remove the protector, probably because the store didn't realize that the protector is gone.
Yes, it's been confirmed in another thread. The only thing i have to say about that is: WTF Sony? What if we get scratches on it? If we get scratches on it, we basically lose our warranty? Not gonna happen. "I'll fight to the death" if i have to when the day comes.
But i'm still getting it. The last phone i had to send in to a service center was an HTC Touch (2007), so i'm not that paranoid
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Yes, it's been confirmed in another thread. The only thing i have to say about that is: WTF Sony? What if we get scratches on it? If we get scratches on it, we basically lose our warranty? Not gonna happen. "I'll fight to the death" if i have to when the day comes.
But i'm still getting it. The last phone i had to send in to a service center was an HTC Touch (2007), so i'm not that paranoid
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They using own piece of sh!tty glass which is called "Dragon"
Is not oleophobic at all if you removing sony protector you need to install another one cuz without it your screen will be on Fingerprint-Madness mode!
It also not shatterproof.
So now I have a questions. Sony Y U NO gorilla glass?!?
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My friends Screen broke after dropping it just a day before they recieved their case.
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OUCH!!!
Bet he won't do that again
One question though:
Is this with, or without the shatterproof protector that was pre-installed?
If it was on, I'm curious how the non-screened ones will hold up.
shmoejoe said:
Bet he won't do that again
One question though:
Is this with, or without the shatterproof protector that was pre-installed?
If it was on, I'm curious how the non-screened ones will hold up.
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its with the stock screen protector. Dont know if its shatterproof
I guess its only shatter-resistant then.
Did he happen to drop it off a tall building? That's some bad damage D:.
shmoejoe said:
I guess its only shatter-resistant then.
Did he happen to drop it off a tall building? That's some bad damage D:.
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they tripped and dropped the phone. weird thing is that the housing is clean of scratches.
alsaqr said:
its with the stock screen protector. Dont know if its shatterproof
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The stock screen protector's job is to hold the pieces of the broken screen underneath so nobody gets hurt!
your friend removed stock screen protector?
Bad luck, i've been in a motorcycle accident with the phone in my pocket and it came out unharmed.
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i cant look at this picture, hurts me even my white one is alive
When I had my x10 it got dropped many times without incident. The time that broke the screen it fell about 24 inches onto carpet lol
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Put Screen protector provide in the box on your phone.
After that,
you can play football with it .
It comes with a screen protector? The Rogers one doesn't. Those cheap bastards!
Damn where did he drop it ?
Since it has like 2/3 dents (points of impact)
Looks like it dropped with the screen down on a pebble stone path
electrash said:
i cant look at this picture, hurts me even my white one is alive
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yes it does look bad, i put my hands on my head when i first saw it.
Wirelessgirl said:
It comes with a screen protector? The Rogers one doesn't. Those cheap bastards!
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yes there is a screen protector pre-installed.
Hows the Rogers version?? any yellow tint issue yet ??
Razje said:
Damn where did he drop it ?
Since it has like 2/3 dents (points of impact)
Looks like it dropped with the screen down on a pebble stone path
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yes i assumed the same thing "screen down on a pebble stone "
Doing a self repair on these will be a nightmare as well I would say.
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Doing a self repair on these will be a nightmare as well I would say.
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true
and there arent any "Sony" screens for sale yet
only one seller has for $200 and says "sony ericsson"
Can i buy it? I can use the battery as a spare one!
alsaqr said:
yes there is a screen protector pre-installed.
Hows the Rogers version?? any yellow tint issue yet ??
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How can I tell if there's a screen protector pre-installed? The Sony store told me there isn't one. When I had the X10 and Arc they both had pre-installed screen protectors.
I just got another Rogers one. The first one I had there was an issue with the home screen. I have yet to test out the screen to see if I have the yellow tint issue. I will play some games and heat up the device and look out for it.
Is there an app that looks for dead pixels or the yellow tint issue?
Thanks
Hi People,
just wondering if the Sony logo will come off with taking that thing off. Anyone experienced how scratch resistent the "real" glass of our Tablet is?
On my Xperia Arc S I took it off in the first month of use...got it almost 2 Years now and only 2 noticeable scratches.
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Hi People,
just wondering if the Sony logo will come off with taking that thing off. Anyone experienced how scratch resistent the "real" glass of our Tablet is?
On my Xperia Arc S I took it off in the first month of use...got it almost 2 Years now and only 2 noticeable scratches.
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gonna pull mine off today
for US version, folks have said they have pulled it off,and the Sony stayed
i do know one person (believe non-US) said his sony came off
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gonna pull mine off today
for US version, folks have said they have pulled it off,and the Sony stayed
i do know one person (believe non-US) said his sony came off
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I may do so today with my german version. I would pretty appreciate it would come off.
You got a full black glass front then
With cm10.1 on it i will have a nexperia tablet z without the logo.
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After much hesitation, I finally got around to remove the pre installed film last night.
It is not easy to remove , but it is worth it. You get better touch sensitivity and clearer picture; and it feel so much better to touch actual glass than plastic!
Use a blade or a sharp object near the corners to lift the film up carefully without scratching anything else.Fingernails didn't do the job for me!
After you have lifted a good amount of the film, you can pull the rest by hand; but it doesn't come off easily and will leave some residue behind. Use a clean cloth to remove the residue. Voila!
Zb134 said:
After much hesitation, I finally got around to remove the pre installed film last night.
It is not easy to remove , but it is worth it. You get better touch sensitivity and clearer picture; and it feel so much better to touch actual glass than plastic!!
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And did the Sony logo come off?
trepaulo said:
And did the Sony logo come off?
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Nope. I think that happens only to certain models of the Xperia Z phone.
Though I personally would have been happy if it did come off; don't care too much for the branding and would have liked a plain black front
Will the screen scratch easier without the film, or is it som sort of gorilla glass under the film?
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trepaulo said:
And did the Sony logo come off?
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eirikgu said:
Will the screen scratch easier without the film, or is it som sort of gorilla glass under the film?
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I don't remember exactly the spec, but I am pretty sure it is scratch resistant glass but not the 'gorilla' brand.
I hate screen protectors and am okay with a few minor scratches as long as the don't interfere with the screen when its on.
Worst case, I got Sony Care if the screen gets really damaged and hopefully can get it replaced.
I expect the anti shatter film to be similar to the one in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GzYnDnZDRg
I'm keeping it on the tablet, at least for now.
Arc S
om22 said:
Hi People,
just wondering if the Sony logo will come off with taking that thing off. Anyone experienced how scratch resistent the "real" glass of our Tablet is?
On my Xperia Arc S I took it off in the first month of use...got it almost 2 Years now and only 2 noticeable scratches.
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Sir, you mentioned that you have already removed pre applied screen protector on your Xperia Arc S, so I was wondering is that this layer about half of millimeter smaller than the whole screen?
please answer as soon as possible.
Thanks!
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Sir, you mentioned that you have already removed pre applied screen protector on your Xperia Arc S, so I was wondering is that this layer about half of millimeter smaller than the whole screen?
please answer as soon as possible.
Thanks!
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It's the layer which stands out a bit if you look from the side or feel it with your fingernail. I recommend something like a thumbtack or something else sharp to remove it but watch out not to damage your screen! The screen may be sticky after removing it. Just wash it with a wet cloth some times and after 1 or 2 days of usage it will be gone.
Hi folks,
This is the same issue that I've had with my Xperia T.
The matt black coating on the rear of the tablet and also on the sides and corners are peeling off. It looks terrible.
Has anyone else suffered from this?
I've had the tablet since the day it was released in the UK, I've peeled the screen protector off, but wondered whether it was worth asking for a replacement at my local store where it was purchased.
Cheers
SWFlyerUK said:
Hi folks,
This is the same issue that I've had with my Xperia T.
The matt black coating on the rear of the tablet and also on the sides and corners are peeling off. It looks terrible.
Has anyone else suffered from this?
I've had the tablet since the day it was released in the UK, I've peeled the screen protector off, but wondered whether it was worth asking for a replacement at my local store where it was purchased.
Cheers
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You voided your warranty when you removed the anti shatter film, so it might be a bit tricky getting a replacement without paying some sort of fee. I would, however, like to know more about your issue... have you ever used/tested the SXTZ under water?
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You voided your warranty when you removed the anti shatter film, so it might be a bit tricky getting a replacement without paying some sort of fee. I would, however, like to know more about your issue... have you ever used/tested the SXTZ under water?
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Yep, it's been used underwater (fresh water - not salt) on several occasions.
The same issue with my Xperia T, that ofcourse, hasn't been used underwater.
SWFlyerUK said:
Yep, it's been used underwater (fresh water - not salt) on several occasions.
The same issue with my Xperia T, that ofcourse, hasn't been used underwater.
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Hmmm... I was thinking that maybe the adhesive has started coming loose due to being in water. You should be able to get your unit replaced if this is the case. With your removal of the anti shatter film though... I don't know.
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Hmmm... I was thinking that maybe the adhesive has started coming loose due to being in water. You should be able to get your unit replaced if this is the case. With your removal of the anti shatter film though... I don't know.
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Have swapped tablets in before, not long after they've been purchased. They never checked anything other than the issue at the time.
What happens to device that are swapped in. Broken up or reconditioned?
I just got my Z Ultra GPE. I have the incipio dualshine case for it but the included screen protector is not very good and I ended up with a pretty poor application. I ordered a glass protector from Glass-M but it won't be here for a couple weeks. Do you guys think I can get by without a protector without scratches until the glass comes? I only really put it in my pocket. One edge of the protector I have didn't adhere properly and I'm afraid fuzz/dirt will get under and scratch it. Other option is to just use my S4 until I get the better protector.
I've had my Ultra since september and i don't have a single (noticeable) scratch on the front (i'm not using any additional protection). You'll be fine, but accidents happen, so it's not possibble to tell if yours will be scratch free in a few weeks. I do have a couple of scratches on the back though, but i couldn't care less.
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I just got my Z Ultra GPE. I have the incipio dualshine case for it but the included screen protector is not very good and I ended up with a pretty poor application. I ordered a glass protector from Glass-M but it won't be here for a couple weeks. Do you guys think I can get by without a protector without scratches until the glass comes? I only really put it in my pocket. One edge of the protector I have didn't adhere properly and I'm afraid fuzz/dirt will get under and scratch it. Other option is to just use my S4 until I get the better protector.
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@hamdogg mentioned an easy way to apply the protector, use water - added bones is the phone is waterproff
you should be able to remove and reapply the protector.
I've used mine since September with no case or added protection. Like @LordManhattan no scratches or wear at all. Dropped it a couple of times without issue.
Worth adding I dont use a stylus or pencil or anything other than fingers, pretty sure that would degrade the film pretty quick.
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I can't see scratches on mine when I am using it. But turn of the screen and swing the phone side to side until the light hits it just right and I see all kinds of fine scratches. How easy is it to scratch? I'd say very easy. And it's not just fine scratches that plague this phone but also the fading of the oleophobic coating. You'll notice the part of the screen where you constantly touch gets rougher compared to the rest of the screen. In the end I'm just waiting for mine to scratch to the point where I will have to remove the ASF.
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Ok thank you all for the feedback. I decided to just use it. If it's something that will scratch in 2 weeks of light use and no accidents I'd just assume return it.
Can anyone share how zu will look like if you remove the asf.....if the sony logo is not their.... It will be a little weird......
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martin132014 said:
Can anyone share how zu will look like if you remove the asf.....if the sony logo is not their.... It will be a little weird......
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You are correct, the Sont logo will be gone on the front, but the Sony and Xperia logos on the back will still be there. Weird? There are several phones out there without any branding on the front (iPhone *cough*), so i can't see why it's weird, but you have your own opinion of course
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You are correct, the Sont logo will be gone on the front, but the Sony and Xperia logos on the back will still be there. Weird? There are several phones out there without any branding on the front (iPhone *cough*), so i can't see why it's weird, but you have your own opinion of course
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Well it will be look premium if the logo can be seen on the front.....i put a cover on the back so people dont know what my phone model is.....sometimes people mistaken for Chinese model because no model and Chinese manufacturer often make cheap big phone.....my asf got scratch and i eager to take it off...but the remove of the logo and some people said that the screen is not that great to feel is what holding me back.....the aftermarket screen protector is not take full of the screen and their is a cut on the led and sensors..... Even for clear one...so i dont like it a little....i prefer not to use any at all but just the screen but what bad review of the glass....make me scared...... :-/
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Really not sure what to think
I really dont know what to think of it i wanted to buy the z ultra (the normal one..not google play edition because i cant get it in germany)
and the only thing that holds me back is..i can live with a not so well camery..i only take a few photos but i wouldnt be able to live with a device that just takes every single little fingerprint and scratches easily some people say it scratches easily ..some dont i wouldnt use anything else then my fingers to operate it..and carry it safely in my handbag
is it acceptable or really that bad? else i will probably go with a note 3 or a nexus 5 + nexus 7..so i have a small device on the go and a nexus 7 for watching streams/videos at home
I've got some scratches in the middle of my screen from one mistake placement in the same pocket as my keys. Surprised since the screen is supposed to be fairly resilient, I'll be looking into a protector shortly.
that kinda scares me x.x even if i would never put the device next to my keys..it will be most likely in that power cas einside my handbag x.x
xclaw said:
I've got some scratches in the middle of my screen from one mistake placement in the same pocket as my keys. Surprised since the screen is supposed to be fairly resilient, I'll be looking into a protector shortly.
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You didn't scratch the screen. You scratched the anti shatter film. It's still annoying though, so yeah, you should probably get a second protector, or just remove the ASF and go naked (it's glass after all, so it won't actually scratch unless you're really unlucky) or put the new third party protector on the glass. One protector is bad enough (how it feels to touch), so i can't imagine using two
As you can see from the picture, there's a little spot on the phone. It appeared there about 2months ago and never went away/got any bigger so I concluded it's part of the anti shatter film deteriorated? I was in HK when this happened!
Has this happened to anyone else?
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Can you not provide a clearer picture? It is far too blurry.
Should you still have valid warranty I'm sure Sony won't mind replacing the screen protector.
kanej2006 said:
Can you not provide a clearer picture? It is far too blurry.
Should you still have valid warranty I'm sure Sony won't mind replacing the screen protector.
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Sorry i think what's app compressed the image so it's not that good (i used another person's phone to take the pic then send it to me through what's app). But i will try get a better picture later
But it's not that big of a deal for me, it's definitely not a situation where i want to get a new phone, I'm just curious as to if it happened to other people or not.
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Sorry i think what's app compressed the image so it's not that good (i used another person's phone to take the pic then send it to me through what's app). But i will try get a better picture later
But it's not that big of a deal for me, it's definitely not a situation where i want to get a new phone, I'm just curious as to if it happened to other people or not.
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Yep happened to many. its the anti-finger print coating. It comes off very quickly.
Everyone that had this happen to now puts a screen protect on it. It will get worse... so bad that you'll send it back.
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Yep happened to many. its the anti-finger print coating. It comes off very quickly.
Everyone that had this happen to now puts a screen protect on it. It will get worse... so bad that you'll send it back.
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Though I understand why Sony uses an anti shatter film I cannot understand why they made them so soft? Within 24 hours of indoor use on my XZ I could see minute scratches.
I Ordered the same time I ordered the Ultra some screen protectors but they have not arrived yet. That bloomin shatter proof film has been a real pain in the butt for so many owners. Removing it voids the warranty here. Two plastic protective covers certainly causes picture deterioration. No way in hell would I use a pencil on the standard soft anti shatter film though.
Sony tend to get so close to producing near perfect devices then nearly always drop the ball on some silly trivia. Very odd company?
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I actually read last week that Sony is required by Japanese law to use anti-shatter films on their handheld devices so people don't get hurt when they shatter. I'm not sure if this is indeed true, but i read it twice last week (can't remember where i read it though, but it was on tech site).
I've had my ultra several months now and as of now, the screen protector is just as it was from day one. Lucky me!
It is, however, a fingerprint magnet!
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I actually read last week that Sony is required by Japanese law to use anti-shatter films on their handheld devices so people don't get hurt when they shatter. I'm not sure if this is indeed true, but i read it twice last week (can't remember where i read it though, but it was on tech site).
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Maybe this one..
About the shatter proof film, it is Japanese legislation, they put it because it is required. They dont have to do that for phones sold outside Japan but they chose to do it anyway (maybe because they dont like lawsuits from people who got their pockets full of tiny pieces of razor sharp glass) with few exceptions (like the international model of Z Ultra, the film would kinda ruin the use of pencils as stylus)
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http://www.gsmarena.com/reviewcomm-1037p4.php
I removed the screen protector on mine a while back, and its much better. The touchscreen works better, the feel of glass is nicer and its far more scratch resistant. The only downside is that without a proper oleophobic coating I need to apply rain-x every couple of weeks or the screen picks up smudges. :good:
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Yep happened to many. its the anti-finger print coating. It comes off very quickly.
Everyone that had this happen to now puts a screen protect on it. It will get worse... so bad that you'll send it back.
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Yeah I'm buying a screen protector..I will get a tempered glass one later. I can't seem to buy the Armorz one though
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Yeah I'm buying a screen protector..I will get a tempered glass one later. I can't seem to buy the Armorz one though
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Yeah I really liked that one. However it doesn't fit inside my DK30 dock. so back to a plastic one
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Yeah I really liked that one. However it doesn't fit inside my DK30 dock. so back to a plastic one
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Agreed...
I use normal sp,if they are scratched i change straightaway coz they are darn cheap...
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Yeah I really liked that one. However it doesn't fit inside my DK30 dock. so back to a plastic one
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Damn... Already ordered glass-m, and was seriously considering the dk30... Now I'm a sad android.
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I got a highly annoying scratch in the middle of the screen on the factory protector after just three days that was very visible when the screen was on. I never put protectors on my phones and I never get scratches after months of use.
So I removed the protector and go naked from now on as I always do.
Supposedly Sony replace for new anti shatter protector after each repair is that correct? As I asked for mine to be changed and Ok they said yes. So if that's the case why did people remove the anti shatter film and just void their warranty instead of getting Sony to change it. Plus I had problems with my Usb port and Usb cover so sending it off tomorrow
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nathlynn22 said:
Supposedly Sony replace for new anti shatter protector after each repair is that correct? As I asked for mine to be changed and Ok they said yes. So if that's the case why did people remove the anti shatter film and just void their warranty instead of getting Sony to change it. Plus I had problems with my Usb port and Usb cover so sending it off tomorrow
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some people prefer the feel of the glass. also, its a HUGE fingerprint magnet (more than any pure glass ive ever used).
im in the middle of removing mine right now. its incredibly tedious and annoying, but itll be worth it once i get my glass-m on it!
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Or put the glass m over the top and not void warranty. It may be a finger print magnet I no that. But I'd rather wipe it and carry on instead of spending about a scary tedious 2-3 hours taking it off voiding warranty just for some finger prints. Just my opinion but still. I gotta send mine off hopefully tomorrow though. I hope they fix my problems without charging me etc.
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Or put the glass m over the top and not void warranty. It may be a finger print magnet I no that. But I'd rather wipe it and carry on instead of spending about a scary tedious 2-3 hours taking it off voiding warranty just for some finger prints. Just my opinion but still. I gotta send mine off hopefully tomorrow though. I hope they fix my problems without charging me etc.
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Just finished. Took a little under an hour. I had some scratches on the screen, so I didn't wanna spend $40 on a screen protector to place over the scratches. Also, I've read about screen distortion and reduced sensitivity when placing a protector over the stock ASP. I know not everyone experiences it, but with my luck, I would... Lol. I hope you get yours taken care of fast and at no charge, mate.
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Supposedly Sony replace for new anti shatter protector after each repair is that correct? As I asked for mine to be changed and Ok they said yes. So if that's the case why did people remove the anti shatter film and just void their warranty instead of getting Sony to change it. Plus I had problems with my Usb port and Usb cover so sending it off tomorrow
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Something tells me that most people are not interested in saying "bye bye" to their ZU for 1-8 weeks every time they get a scratch