Scratch magnet! - Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Hey guys this is well and truly a sad post
I've had my phone for nearly 3 weeks and on the second day I went out and bought a screen protector and a case for my phone as I wanted to keep it in prestine condition
Unfortunately, they didn't have back protectors. Which is the area that has scrathed the most !
They are light scratches except for one where you can feel it just slightly, and the others ( which there are a lot ) you can't.
I normally have a case on it but when I'm at home I take it out and let it be free aha
Have you guys got ant on yours?
J
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I have a few on the back, but it is mostly in a wallet so not too bad. I believe that the back screen protector is east to replace?

I have a couple on the back too, but I don't really care. It's fairly easy to replace that one (or so I've read). No need to get sad
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blueether said:
I have a few on the back, but it is mostly in a wallet so not too bad. I believe that the back screen protector is east to replace?
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There's a factory screen protector on the back?!
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LordManhattan said:
I have a couple on the back too, but I don't really care. It's fairly easy to replace that one (or so I've read). No need to get sad
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There's one on the back? Interesting do you lose any logos ?
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JackHanAnLG said:
There's one on the back? Interesting do you lose any logos ?
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Yup, the back is also protected, and no, you won't lose any logos.
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Oh brilliant ! It really feels like glass on the back though, would of fooled me
At least I know that the glass isnt scratched but the protector is
Is the Dragintrail glass on the back?
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JackHanAnLG said:
Oh brilliant ! It really feels like glass on the back though, would of fooled me
At least I know that the glass isnt scratched but the protector is
Is the Dragintrail glass on the back?
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Yup. The glass itself is pretty scratch resistant, but I would put a new one on it. You know, just in case
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LordManhattan said:
Yup. The glass itself is pretty scratch resistant, but I would put a new one on it. You know, just in case
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Im not to bothered about it getting scracthed now if its plastic But I should buy some, just in case
J

I have always put a screen protector on the front and the back. I buy big ipad screen protector and cut them to size for foth size

I got glass in front and regular screen protector on the back of mine so that I still can use most cases without issues.

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Not my screen

I thought the screens on the EVO 3D were Gorilla glass. I have 3 scratches in mine. This sucks. I am scared to try replacing it myself. This will be my second HTC boot unlocked i've sent back. What do I do?
It is gorilla glass. But its still glass... I have a 2mm long scratch in the center from a grain of sand...
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Ya gorilla glass is tough but its not indestructible.
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I thought the camera was gorilla glass, not the screen?
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Mexiking10 said:
I thought the camera was gorilla glass, not the screen?
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Other way around
6666 said:
Other way around
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Thanks, and in regards to the OP, if you really don't feel comfortable replacing the screen then don't.. If you've done similar repairs then go for it. Otherwise you'll just have to tough it out or try to get another exchange.
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Yup Gorilla front.
Have zero scratches on the front but a few very, very minor ones on the camera glass.

Did anyone remove shatterproof sheet before applying screen protector?

For me, I put that on top of the shatterproof sheet.
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For me, I put that on top of the shatterproof sheet.
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You mean that you now have 2 screen protectors ?
I was under the impression that it came with a screen protector already applied?
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I was under the impression that it came with a screen protector already applied?
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Correct. Its not a "shatter proof" sheet but a factory installed screen protector. There's an extra screen protector included on some markets.
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Liori said:
For me, I put that on top of the shatterproof sheet.
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Lol always be safe but not necessary
bimmerboii said:
Correct. Its not a "shatter proof" sheet but a factory installed screen protector. There's an extra screen protector included on some markets.
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Thanks for the clarification on this. I am fortunate to have one in the box too. Very impressed that one is installed straight out the box
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I was under the impression that it came with a screen protector already applied?
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Is that so? I heard that almost every Sony (Ericsson) device comes with the pre-applied shatter proof sheet and it takes some force to remove it. I might be wrong anyway.
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So is it worth putting the included screen protector on top of the fitted one or is that just overkill?
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ianford10 said:
So is it worth putting the included screen protector on top of the fitted one or is that just overkill?
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No need, the one that is already applied is more than enough. Just keep it as a spare.
I dont think the screen responds as good if you put another on top
Ok thanks for the input on this, just going to stick with the factory fitted one
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Got mine from O2, UK. All I had was a cloudy screen film with descriptions on. I had to remove it to see the screen properly and applied the provided screen protector, and have two irritating bubbles! Would be nicer if they were all fixed on from factory. Although looking back at it, it seems like there is another layer below that - visible on left side only mainly because the screen protector isn't in perfect alignment. Bottom layer seems like it's thin piece of glass rather that plastic.
Anyone has the same as me?
I put it onto the sheet, and it works quite fine. Double protection
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Is that so? I heard that almost every Sony (Ericsson) device comes with the pre-applied shatter proof sheet and it takes some force to remove it. I might be wrong anyway.
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Well I tried to take it off but it won't let go
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Has anyone removed the factory fitted protector? I generally don't use protection (hurr) and think this one just attracts more muck than anything. I've never had a problem with scratching screens so I'm not convinced it's necessary in my case.
So if anyone has removed it, is it glass? Is it difficult to remove? Was it a terrible idea?
neotarum said:
Got mine from O2, UK. All I had was a cloudy screen film with descriptions on. I had to remove it to see the screen properly and applied the provided screen protector, and have two irritating bubbles! Would be nicer if they were all fixed on from factory. Although looking back at it, it seems like there is another layer below that - visible on left side only mainly because the screen protector isn't in perfect alignment. Bottom layer seems like it's thin piece of glass rather that plastic.
Anyone has the same as me?
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got mine from o2 too. if you look really carefully after removing the sheet with the pictures on it you will see that there is already a protector already applied.
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I dont think the screen responds as good if you put another on top
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actually i applied 2 screen protector on it .
Indeed it is still very responsive .
Eraph said:
Has anyone removed the factory fitted protector? I generally don't use protection (hurr) and think this one just attracts more muck than anything. I've never had a problem with scratching screens so I'm not convinced it's necessary in my case.
So if anyone has removed it, is it glass? Is it difficult to remove? Was it a terrible idea?
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I pulled it off, it is not glass. It is more difficult to remove than a standard protector.
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got mine from o2 too. if you look really carefully after removing the sheet with the pictures on it you will see that there is already a protector already applied.
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Thanks for the reply!
So I have two sheets installed too!! No problems observed with touch sensitivity so I am keeping them both.
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I pulled it off, it is not glass. It is more difficult to remove than a standard protector.
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I bought a pretty expensive martin fields screen protector because I'm very scared to damage the display or ruin the quality with a cheap dealextreme screen protector.
Do you suggest I use the pre applied screen protector until there are scratches on it, pull it off with force and apply the martin fields on the glass or do i put on the martin fields screen protector straight on the pre applied one?
i heard that the pre applied one is not designed to be taken off... so i'm not really sure

Anyone scratch their screen yet?

Well I have. Don't know how but I have a quarter inch hairline scratch in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. Just enough to piss me off.
My buddy made a good point, thought gorilla glass was scratch proof?
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KBizzle said:
Well I have. Don't know how but I have a quarter inch hairline scratch in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. Just enough to piss me off.
My buddy made a good point, thought gorilla glass was scratch proof?
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Gorilla glass is scratch "resistant" not scratch proof. Sand seems to scratch gorilla glass easily.
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Gorilla glass is scratch "resistant" not scratch proof. Sand seems to scratch gorilla glass easily.
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That's what I said. Haven't been around any sand and I'm pretty picky about what goes in my pockets. Phone is always by itself. Oh well, just ranting/venting. Lol. Anyone know of a good way to reduce a scratches visibility without a screen protector?
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Just the back cover. Starts from headphone jack and goes about 3 inches dianglely. It's weird thought. It's compact at headphone jack and spreads apart to the end. Four scratches. Not sure how that happened. My screen protector is all scratched up. Def won't by these screen protectors again. Got at sprint. Don't remember the name but white package of 3. Advise don't get. Easily scratched
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Yep... Got me a tiny scratch on the top right side of the screen... It pissed me off for the moment but hey, what can I do?
Snook321 said:
Yep... Got me a tiny scratch on the top right side of the screen... It pissed me off for the moment but hey, what can I do?
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You're right.
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Just ordered a few screen protectors, hopefully i get them before i scratch my screen, I would be pissed
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Well I was going to let my device be "naked" for a couple of days but now I guess I'll just order my screen protector :/
Screen protector and a few different cases on the way, until then I'm carrying this thing around like it's fine china, wrapped in a cleaning cloth whenever it's in my purse. lol
Unfortunately I just can't bring myself to use a screen protector. Never have. I did buy a case this time around. Gonna try again cause I don't like those either.
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KBizzle said:
Unfortunately I just can't bring myself to use a screen protector. Never have. I did buy a case this time around. Gonna try again cause I don't like those either.
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Use Zagg HD from bestbuy, it feels almost like glass to the touch.
Or try out SGP ultra clear protectors...also have the close to glass feel! You can't tell there's a screen protector, but your screen is definitely being protected! Great investment
Just got my SGP Ultra Clear Nano screen protectors in today, couldn't be happier with them.
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Use Zagg HD from bestbuy, it feels almost like glass to the touch.
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play2lose said:
Or try out SGP ultra clear protectors...also have the close to glass feel! You can't tell there's a screen protector, but your screen is definitely being protected! Great investment
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I'll have to give those a try guys. Thanks.
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All screens scratch. Get a screen protector
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KBizzle said:
Unfortunately I just can't bring myself to use a screen protector. Never have. I did buy a case this time around. Gonna try again cause I don't like those either.
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Me either. Don't like protectors or cases. Had Gorilla glass on the S1&2 and didn't scratch them so I think I'll keep that tradition alive. Just stays by itself in the pocket. But with the gloss plastic on the S3, I opted for a Cruiserlite case.
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The screen?

My s3 screen is the perfect size for me feals like a mini tablet only problem is im worried it will break.
Now should i get an otterbox or anouther case to protect it?
I've been rocking with the cruzerlight TPU case for a while now and it does wonders. Doesn't make it too thick, adds grip, and is very protective, check it out
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Grab an Otterbox Commuter or Urban Armor Gear which provide u max protection. Otterbox provide better protection while UAG have better looking.
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I have a simple plastic case that is more about the look than anything else. I've dropped it a 1/2 dozen times and have had no problems so far.
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crazedzealot said:
I have a simple plastic case that is more about the look than anything else. I've dropped it a 1/2 dozen times and have had no problems so far.
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Welln i have a tough and ruff job i do not sit at a desk alk day like some and i need my phone to stay brand new so i can watch youtube on my lunch break.
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with33 said:
Welln i have a tough and ruff job i do not sit at a desk alk day like some and i need my phone to stay brand new so i can watch youtube on my lunch break.
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Yeah, I hear McDonalds is tough!
poplectic said:
Yeah, I hear McDonalds is tough!
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Haha so funny....
Anyways lets stay on topic please and talk about the case issue i'm currently having.
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with33 said:
Haha so funny....
Anyways lets stay on topic please and talk about the case issue i'm currently having.
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Dont worry man.
Its gorilla glass... wont break so easily.
I already dropped mine a hundred times. It hasnt got even a scratch.
Still, if you want to protect it that much, use a screen protector and put a case around your phone that covers your phone a little from front. This way, even if your phone falls, your screen will not have direct contact with ground and it wont break.
Bump lol.
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Jaskaran498 said:
Dont worry man.
Its gorilla glass... wont break so easily.
I already dropped mine a hundred times. It hasnt got even a scratch.
Still, if you want to protect it that much, use a screen protector and put a case around your phone that covers your phone a little from front. This way, even if your phone falls, your screen will not have direct contact with ground and it wont break.
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Bro, are you serious that you had drop your S3 for a hundred times? I had watch drop test video from Youtube, the S3 broke once it's drop. But I admit that gorilla glass 1 had a very strong screen. But not gorrila glass 2 which using in S3. Correct me if I had wrong. :laugh:
Bump.
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lvoonjian8888 said:
Bro, are you serious that you had drop your S3 for a hundred times? I had watch drop test video from Youtube, the S3 broke once it's drop. But I admit that gorilla glass 1 had a very strong screen. But not gorrila glass 2 which using in S3. Correct me if I had wrong. :laugh:
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Depends on what angle it drops.
@OP, Otterbox Commuter and forget about the phone, will be protected forever.
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Bump.
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My screen is very shiny but I'm afraid it will scratch. Should I buy a screen protector?
Seriously man, just buy a case.
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get a flip case and screen protector for best protection
I should add i have a jelly case but i need more protection i have a small scratch in my screen already from a light fall.
Idc what peiple say about gorrila glass its just more flexable glass tbh still breaks amd scratches very easily.
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Jbluna said:
I've been rocking with the cruzerlight TPU case for a while now and it does wonders. Doesn't make it too thick, adds grip, and is very protective, check it out
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Which one did you get?
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Which one did you get?
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I got the clear andy one for my s3, kinda regret the color choice since bubbles keep appearing under the back
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Back Glass Screen

Is the back glass also protected by a thin plastic film as the front side is? Thanks
Yup.
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It's just a normal screen protector though, not the glued on affair like the front so is a lot easier to remove.
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The reason I was asking is because I noticed a small hairline scratch on the back glass and I have had the phone for barely a week now. I was really surprised because I have never dropped the phone and made sure it was never placed in a pocket with other sharp objects. First I thought the glass had probably cracked but I couldn't figure out how it could've happened since it's in a protective case as well.
Got the same issue. If I remove the back screen protector, will it void warranty?
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Got the same issue. If I remove the back screen protector, will it void warranty?
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It may, or it may not. It's a lottery, and you won't know for sure until you have to get it fixed down the road. But it would be really stupid of Sony to deny you service if the motherboard is fried, but you removed a god damn shatter protector, so "no soup for you!"
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It may, or it may not. It's a lottery, and you won't know for sure until you have to get it fixed down the road. But it would be really stupid of Sony to deny you service if the motherboard is fried, but you removed a god damn shatter protector, so "no soup for you!"
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Thanks for the info bud. I'm guessing the worse case scenario is that I'd have to repair for any damages myself.
Shame, because the scratches are really annoying me.
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