Hi does the sony logo in z ultra is baked on the anti shatter sheet just like xperia z had? I am planning to remove the sheet. Thanks
vaud27 said:
Hi does the sony logo in z ultra is baked on the anti shatter sheet just like xperia z had? I am planning to remove the sheet. Thanks
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Your Phone. If you live in a free word, what you do is up to you.
Can you tell me one good reason why you plan to remove it?
Have you damaged it already? Do you hate the Sony Logo that much?
Other than the above two, there are no sensible reasons which I am aware of...
Some say even with screen protector on top of anti-shatter sheet, it is too sensitive.
I have both, it is perfect.
You can put 2 screen protectors, and it would still work...
I'm not a big fan of the logo thing. I like a clean glass front like on the Nexus devices or the IPhone.
But I might in this case use the film until it scratch up then remove it just because It's there on the glass when I buy the phone.
And yes OP from what I heard the logo is printed on the film, not the glass
I also read that if you remove the anti shatter film, it will void your warranty.. I put a screen guard on top of the anti shatter film and it seems to work great and feels responsive..
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I want to take the screen protector off my st25i and i want to know if any one used it and doesn't have scratches on the screen glass, I hate that protector but I am afraid to remove it
I've removed it from day one and have it like that for almost a year. I only have one scratch because it was a big fall on a pointy rock. But I've taken care of my phone for all the time.
Does xperia u have shatter proof sheet pre-installed on it?, i don't recognize it on my phone
Mohamed828 said:
Does xperia u have shatter proof sheet pre-installed on it?, i don't recognize it on my phone
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There is no shatterproof sheet, just pure glass.
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devstaff said:
There is no shatterproof sheet, just pure glass.
Sent from my Xperia U.
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Yes, but Xperia U comes bundled with a screen protector to be installed, but I don't know if it is shatterproof.
Actually I never use screen protector and my phone is fine till now, it almost a year now
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Phone : Xperia U
Rom : Stock ICS modded
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Bootloader : Unlocked ( thank god)
Never bothered to put one on my phone, but I use a flip case.
No screen protector since i bought it, ~1 year, no scratches
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Yes, but Xperia U comes bundled with a screen protector to be installed, but I don't know if it is shatterproof.
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That's not what I meant with no shatterproof sheet. Almost all Sony (Ericsson) smartphones comes with a laminate sheet, which are glued onto the screen under the manufacturing process. The shatterproof laminate sheet is not the same as a screenprotector and is very easy to scratch. The laminate does often have more cons than pros, and thankfully Xperia U doesn't have one.
I am using my phone without screenprotector and I dont have any scratches yet.
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I've also been using it without screen protector for quite some time.
It's quite tough phone, but I managed to break the glass of the screen. It doesn't affect in anyway the usage, and it's quite imperceptible, but in my opinion it doesn't make the phone less tough
So I have read various threads, and none give a good indication.
So I guess Sony installs some anti shatter screen or something like that. Will this also indirectly protect from a possible scratch?
Or do we need a screen protector over it? If we do, do we need it and not the sony installed one? Or do we install our own over it?
just got mine scratched
technolust109 said:
just got mine scratched
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But wouldnt the initial sony anti shatter screen protect the screen from scratches too?
acdcking12345 said:
So I have read various threads, and none give a good indication.
So I guess Sony installs some anti shatter screen or something like that. Will this also indirectly protect from a possible scratch?
Or do we need a screen protector over it? If we do, do we need it and not the sony installed one? Or do we install our own over it?
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I've actually never used a screen protector even for phones that go in my pocket with my keys, saw-sharpening tungsten files and raw uncut diamonds. Ha ha. Anyway, I'd say it's overkill unless you're REALLY hard on your electronics. However, as the unfortunate person above me proves, scratching the screen is not impossible.
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I got rid of the Sony one! It was hard to get it off but in fact it's not a big deal.
After that I cleaned the display and put a new one on pure glass surface.
(Supremery antiglare...)
Its a difference like night and day!!!
Much less fingertips less reflective... colours look more clean now.
If I got rid now of a special screen protection that should come with the Sony one,
well I can live with that case. The usability is improved!!!
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I got rid of the Sony one! It was hard to get it off but in fact it's not a big deal.
After that I cleaned the display and put a new one on pure glass surface.
(Supremery antiglare...)
Its a difference like night and day!!!
Much less fingertips less reflective... colours look more clean now.
If I got rid now of a special screen protection that should come with the Sony one,
well I can live with that case. The usability is improved!!!
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So are you saying that you prefer the screen without the sony one?
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Are the colours less yellowish with the new Supremery Antiglare protector?
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So are you saying that you prefer the screen without the sony one?
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@c0llal0:
Are the colours less yellowish with the new Supremery Antiglare protector?
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The truth is that you never ever need a screen protector for anything. If you do want to protect your device from scratches, then yes. Sony's anti-shatter film is just that - an anti-shatter film, intended to prevent the screen from cracking in a hazardous fashion.
It is unfortunately not a scratch resistant film from the looks of things. Someone said a Sony representative claimed it was worth a lot of money though.
I myself use a half-matte film atop the anti-shatter film, but you can remove it and use the screen without it if you prefer.
I have put a screen protector over the device without removing the Sony one. I don't perceive any difference and always have the chance to replace it cheaply in case anything happens. I've done the same with my latest phones (S and Z). That way the screen remains in perfect condition for my own use and also when the time comes to sell the device.
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But wouldnt the initial sony anti shatter screen protect the screen from scratches too?
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Technically it (and screen protectors in general) do this.
However...
They do not do this by being harder to scratch than the screen. I mean.. on one side you have a flexible plastic sheet. On the other a solid piece of glass. Which do you think is harder to damage?
Essentially, all screen protectors do is to be a layer between the screen and anything which could damage it. The protector is easier to damage than the screen it protects, but i.e. a sand grain would still have to grind through it before it has a chance to damage the screen below. And if the screen protector gets (too) scratched it is easy to replace.
(This also means if it *never* gets scratched you wouldn't have needed it in the first place. Anything which couldn't damage the protector wouldn't have been able to damage the screen.)
In the case of the anti shatter film we have practically the worst of both worlds. We have a layer on the screen which is easier to damage than it, but it isn't easy to remove. It is likely that in technolust109's case only the anti-shatter layer is scratched, not the actual screen. But that will be only visible if the anti-shatter layer is removed, which as said isn't easy and I am not sure if the Warranty is still valid if you do this.
My Tablet Z "screen" (meaning actual screen + anti-shatter layer, so likely only the anti shatter layer) has a scratch too. Only a vary fine one, though. You only see it under the right light conditions and the right viewing angle and it is only feel-able if you using a fingernail instead fingertip and know where it is.
My Nexus S, which is now over 2 years old and which has never seen a case or screen protector still has not a single scratch on its screen, btw.
The Sony anti shatter protector scratches really easily!
DURING my pre purchase research about XPERIA ZU through different reliable forums like GsmArena, one thing that clicked and attracted me was It's screen Scratch resistant feature.
But sadly I managed to get two noticeable scratches on the very first day of use. Since my phone was under Warranty, i reported it to Sony and I was given another brand New Phone in exchange.
I advice all you Gadget lovers not to use it without Screen protector (Front n Back).
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SINCE it is new in market, you will hardly get Screen Protector for it. I bought Galaxy TAB 7 Inches Screen protector and managed to cut it to Xperia ZU's size. Atleast to keep it safe until the right screen protectors are easily available.
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From my experience,not even gorrilla glass 3 is free from scratchs.better to put on screen protecters.
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My screen protector already have some 2 spot of "erased" area. I don't know how the fuk is happened. Very hard to spot this thing but on the sun I can see 2 stains like a dirty glass !!
And I swear I didn't touch my screen with no chemical/hard cloth etc
And if you look closely the Sony logo printed on the protector side again ! I hope I'm wrong. Damn it.
All fault came from Sony still insist stick that stupid "Shutter Proof Sheet" that will get scratch, it is that sheet scratch not the screen itself.
Screen protector link 6$ shipped
Search "XtremeGuard LCD FULL BODY Screen Protector Skin Wrap For Sony Xperia Z Ultra" on ebay you can get front and back protectors for 6$ shipped they are nice quality!
do you use it
An0nYm0uS1337 said:
Search "XtremeGuard LCD FULL BODY Screen Protector Skin Wrap For Sony Xperia Z Ultra" on ebay you can get front and back protectors for 6$ shipped they are nice quality!
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I want to buy this items but I dont sure its quality and touch sensitivity. are you using this items. What is your review? Thanks
Only when you get a phone with sapphire glass, always use a protector
An0nYm0uS1337 said:
Search "XtremeGuard LCD FULL BODY Screen Protector Skin Wrap For Sony Xperia Z Ultra" on ebay you can get front and back protectors for 6$ shipped they are nice quality!
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can you post snapshots of your ZU after the screen protector is on ? :victory:
An0nYm0uS1337 said:
Search "XtremeGuard LCD FULL BODY Screen Protector Skin Wrap For Sony Xperia Z Ultra" on ebay you can get front and back protectors for 6$ shipped they are nice quality!
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I always find it useful to have a back protector, even if the device is in a case, as bits of dust etc can still work their way into the back of the case and scratch the device :good:
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I want to buy this items but I dont sure its quality and touch sensitivity. are you using this items. What is your review? Thanks
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There great quality xtreme guards usually are
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There great quality xtreme guards usually are
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I prefer the "wet" install of the xtreme guards as I find it easier to put on without getting bubbles under the film. Does anyone else find the same or is it just me?
It might be "scratch resistant" but not "scratch proof" even Gorilla glass 3 is not scratch proof and if you think otherwise try with some sand.
do we install Xtremeguard over original or do we have to remove the factory installed 'shatter-film' first?
Few days after buying I went to the store and looked at the display model screen bcoz and ithe screen definitely had quite a few scrathes and keep in mind that its only being handled not shoved into pockets etc. So I immediately got scratch gaurd. so get a scratch gaurd and don't trust the manufacturers when they tell you it's scratch resistant or scratch proof.
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Scratch resistance is total BS
How do you guys even believe this?
Sure one screen can be more, or even much more scratch resistant then the other but no matter what all screens will scratch.
Take some beach sand, put it on your screen and go rub it on the table! Even glass scratches, sure a metal key wont do it, but grains of dust will which have sand in them.
Not using a screen protector simply means you dont care about scratches. In the end when the screen is on, its very hard to see them.
Personally i do not remove the plastic cover the screen comes with until i have a screen protector in hand, ready to apply!
Hey guys it scratch resistant not scratch proof moreover theres a extra screen protector thats shatterproof its very thin almost un noticeable and it isnt scratch resistant hence there are many scratch. Theres one in front one in back hard to peel off and notice but its there believe me
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I'm hoping they bring these ones out for it.
SPIGEN SGP Glass T or Glass TR (Tempered Glass screen protector)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfFC_A0K_gg
Hi i would like to ask if do we need to put a screen protector on our XZU?
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Personally I would use the device like it is until it scratches up. Then remove the shatter free sheet and buy something else to put on there.
I don't like the idea of making a sandwich with multiple screen protectors like others do.
Personally I putted a screen protector and I do not have any sensibility problem. Better like to keep the anti shatter screen, a bit more protection for low price without inconvenient is a plus. Better like to scratch a cheap screen protection and replace it than scratch the anti shatter and have hard time to remove it (loose guarantee at the same time)
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Personally I putted a screen protector and I do not have any sensibility problem. Better like to keep the anti shatter screen, a bit more protection for low price without inconvenient is a plus. Better like to scratch a cheap screen protection and replace it than scratch the anti shatter and have hard time to remove it (loose guarantee at the same time)
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I completely agree. I actually cut up a Nexus 7 screen protector and put it over the Shatterproof sheet. There are definitely NO sensitivity problems with doing this. I have some sunglasses with metal temple tips. I have tried using that as a stylus and I can touch the screen as soft as possible where it feels like I'm not even touching the screen...and it still picks that up even with absolutely no problem.
That is to say: Yes. I think a screen protector is necessary for this phone. The shatterproof sheet is FUSED to the glass. It's very difficult to remove. It's basically part of the screen. That makes this a screen that scratches VERY easy, and as noted above it's much easier to replace a $2 screen protector than the shaterproof sheet or the entire screen for that matter.
It would be best to get a glass screen protector, that will give the best protection & feel like nothing is there, although I haven't seen any for this phone yet.
I agree with you guys 100%, I purchased my screen protectors(full body-front/back) from Xtreme -search them on ebay relatively cheap but very good materials used and applied them over the anti-shatter. Device is extremely responsive still and have the peace of mind of extra protection
i agree 100% with you guys! , now i feel stupid not installing any screen protection.. now its has 2 hairline scratches each about 5mm long just from wiping the screen with microfiber cloth because of these damn fingerprints!!! ... aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh
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Has anyone else found that when using pencils and pens on the screen that they scratch the hell out of their screens. And it is now pssing me off knowing i have really scratched it beauces of doing something they said you can do. Especially since the screen is meant to be scratch resistant.
Yea it's actually an anti shatter film. not so much a scratch resistant layer. I just put a screen protector on top of mine before I started testing out the handwriting thing. once it scratches I just replace it. gotta do some research before doing some of the sketchy stuff. for example, I have yet to try out the phones water proofing. I know it can be done but should I do it as a test? ehh ill probably just take their word for it. lol
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SAMVREMIX said:
Has anyone else found that when using pencils and pens on the screen that they scratch the hell out of their screens. And it is now pssing me off knowing i have really scratched it beauces of doing something they said you can do. Especially since the screen is meant to be scratch resistant.
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Well yeah this is Sony main weaknesses.. but one of their main strength too.. Saw that Xperia Z1 drop test? not a crack on the screen (compared to the S4 for example). Why? well the shatter proof does its job.. but unfortunately, the scratch resistant nature is only embedded on the screen below it.. so like any other phone, please buy yourself a new screen protector. even my previous Gorilla Glass RAZR MAXX is scratched after 8 months of use.. Better protected than never..
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Well yeah this is Sony main weaknesses.. but one of their main strength too.. Saw that Xperia Z1 drop test? not a crack on the screen (compared to the S4 for example). Why? well the shatter proof does its job.. but unfortunately, the scratch resistant nature is only embedded on the screen below it.. so like any other phone, please buy yourself a new screen protector. even my previous Gorilla Glass RAZR MAXX is scratched after 8 months of use.. Better protected than never..
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I put a gearmaxxx ultra clear screen protector on D1, scratched on day 3 I think, trying to write on the device with a pencil.
Then I got an anti glare no brand screen protector, really good, scratched 5 days ago trying if pencils or metal objects could write under water, as several sites report that as working. Of course it didn't work, but then I obviously scratched the screen protector again.
By then the Chinese glas.t knock off had arrived, so I put that on. Some days later I impressed my dad and my daughter with a pen on it, and she began drawing with the Sketch app.
Wanna know how it ended?
Even the tempered glass got scratched.
Bottom line is, everything get scratched sooner or later.
If you can live with few scratches on your screen and change screen protector every now and then, do as you please, but as far as I'm concerned, I'm not writing on the screen with anything besides my fingers anymore, I'm sick of changing screen protectors, and the original anti shatter film on the device is a pain in the arse to remove if you scratch that.
And if you manage to remove that too, you'll most definitely lose your warranty (other than the Sony logo).
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I put a gearmaxxx ultra clear screen protector on D1, scratched on day 3 I think, trying to write on the device with a pencil.
Then I got an anti glare no brand screen protector, really good, scratched 5 days ago trying if pencils or metal objects could write under water, as several sites report that as working. Of course it didn't work, but then I obviously scratched the screen protector again.
By then the Chinese glas.t knock off had arrived, so I put that on. Some days later I impressed my dad and my daughter with a pen on it, and she began drawing with the Sketch app.
Wanna know how it ended?
Even the tempered glass got scratched.
Bottom line is, everything get scratched sooner or later.
If you can live with few scratches on your screen and change screen protector every now and then, do as you please, but as far as I'm concerned, I'm not writing on the screen with anything besides my fingers anymore, I'm sick of changing screen protectors, and the original anti shatter film on the device is a pain in the arse to remove if you scratch that.
And if you manage to remove that too, you'll most definitely lose your warranty (other than the Sony logo).
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Well you could try to find a softer stylus like one on the note 3 though.. or maybe that cp12 embedded stylus could be the perfect solution.. Or like how the zu was advertised, write on the paper on top of the z ultra.. It is meant for carbon copy device..
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I have been using a pencil every so often and not had any issues with the cheep screen protector i have on mine. How hard are you pressing?
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Well yeah this is Sony main weaknesses.. but one of their main strength too.. Saw that Xperia Z1 drop test? not a crack on the screen (compared to the S4 for example). Why? well the shatter proof does its job.. but unfortunately, the scratch resistant nature is only embedded on the screen below it.. so like any other phone, please buy yourself a new screen protector. even my previous Gorilla Glass RAZR MAXX is scratched after 8 months of use.. Better protected than never..
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I am almost certain that the shatterproof protector they put on their phones only keeps the shards of the broken glass in, so you don't cut yourself or anything. Shatterproof protectors don't actually stop the phone from breaking, whatever glass Sony is using just must be really tough.
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I am almost certain that the shatterproof protector they put on their phones only keeps the shards of the broken glass in, so you don't cut yourself or anything. Shatterproof protectors don't actually stop the phone from breaking, whatever glass Sony is using just must be really tough.
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With some plastic on top I'm sure there is some resistance to shatter because it absorbs some of the shock rather than directly to the glass itself..
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With some plastic on top I'm sure there is some resistance to shatter because it absorbs some of the shock rather than directly to the glass itself..
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Possibly yes but a shatterproof sheet itself does not stop the glass to break, despite the misleading name. It merely keeps the shards in when it does break. I'm sure the Z1's sturdiness is more from Sony's strong glass and frame of the phone than the sheet on they put on the screen
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