Just wondering if the frame paint is not peeling off?
The reason is that I put a full tight protected silicone case, but I need to take it of regularly for charging purpose as I also use magnetic dock (I don't want to sacrifice my USB flap, either).
I heard that the upper and bottom parts of the frame are made of painted plastic.
Is it peeling off after some time?
I believe that the whole frame is anodised aluminium, I got that from the info-graphic published by sony, and the fact that mine has gone for a skate and the bottom bezel looks not to be plastic.
No peeling I dropped mine and on top of the frame I got a deep scratch but it's still black so no peeling
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Not even a scratch or anything. The frame is still black.
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My phone drop off and hit a corner, and the corner is peeling, but under that peeling it's still black, i think it have a thin coat of something like glossy barnish or something like that.
And the buttons... The buttons are a completeliy deception, here you have a picture:
It's like rusty metal.
Mine is peeling, there's a white layer underneath it. (I have a white unit).
I don't know what's coming off - aluminium (is that possible? I guess so) or some paint...
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warfareonly said:
Mine is peeling, there's a white layer underneath it. (I have a white unit).
I don't know what's coming off - aluminium (is that possible? I guess so) or some paint...
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I have a black unit and it feels like powder coating however as in most cases with matte finish the panels on my device has started to become glossy after the grease on my hands rubbing and rubbing against the surface in long term. Just like a keyboard become glossy after years of typing..
Question for you people that have scratches on it. How? How are you doing this? I've had mine since release and I have zero scratches or marks on the body, and I've never used a case or anything on it. Never.
So the question is; are you guys throwing it around and putting it in places with keys and other stuff, because I don't understand how it's possible to make the power button as ugly as Confus3d's button.
- Yes, I use my Ultra as my main phone, and I have it with me wherever I go
- Never used any protection
- Yes, it has hit the floor a couple of times
- Yes, I take it with me and use it when I'm out on town... not being sober.
Still after this, I don't have a single scratch. You guys must be throwing it around like a ball
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So the question is; are you guys throwing it around and putting it in places with keys and other stuff, because I don't understand how it's possible to make the power button as ugly as Confus3d's button.
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I use the phone without case and only have scratches in the back and a little bit in the lense glass, and i don't know why my button is rusted, because i've never used the phone in the water.
My last phone was an iphone 4s and two years later the buttons are perfect!
I use it very carefuly, in fact the phone has kiss the floor only once and it was a friend (a stupid friend).
I think the button has some kind of paint on it, but i'm prety sure that it's not an aluminium button
I've used mine with and without case only scratch is on top and I drop it like 2 meters from me getting out from a car rest of the phone looks brand new and I have it from last year when they put this baby on sale
Actually I'm impress by the build quality also use it as daily phone so no problem here the top scratch is my fault and survived marvellous without case
I don't have screen protector and not a single scratch
Very happy with it waiting for zu2
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Question for you people that have scratches on it. How? How are you doing this? I've had mine since release and I have zero scratches or marks on the body, and I've never used a case or anything on it. Never.
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I used the KLD Icelandic case and now the KLD Enland case.
Have had quite a few drops (~10) with most being only 2-2.5 ft (the height of my bed lol [emoji12])
There is 'peeling' on the corners of the phone due to friction between the corners of the phone and the corner of the case. There is one (relatively speaking) giant area of peel off in the lower part of the front edge. It is kind of 'contained' within the microphone slit.
I'd send pics, but it is 3:30am out here, you'll have to wait for 4-5 hours more [emoji16].
Edit: The power button is spotless, BTW.
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warfareonly said:
I used the KLD Icelandic case and now the KLD Enland case.
Have had quite a few drops (~10) with most being only 2-2.5 ft (the height of my bed lol [emoji12])
There is 'peeling' on the corners of the phone due to friction between the corners of the phone and the corner of the case. There is one (relatively speaking) giant area of peel off in the lower part of the front edge. It is kind of 'contained' within the microphone slit.
I'd send pics, but it is 3:30am out here, you'll have to wait for 4-5 hours more [emoji16].
Edit: The power button is spotless, BTW.
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Alright, I'll wait. Just post them when you have the chance
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warfareonly said:
I used the KLD Icelandic case and now the KLD Enland case.
Have had quite a few drops (~10) with most being only 2-2.5 ft (the height of my bed lol [emoji12])
There is 'peeling' on the corners of the phone due to friction between the corners of the phone and the corner of the case. There is one (relatively speaking) giant area of peel off in the lower part of the front edge. It is kind of 'contained' within the microphone slit.
I'd send pics, but it is 3:30am out here, you'll have to wait for 4-5 hours more [emoji16].
Edit: The power button is spotless, BTW.
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Could it possible that the white version is made from plastic, while the black is fully anodized aluminium?
Mine is also white.
Looking forward for the pictures, warfareonly... Thanks.
I don't have much skill with a camera, so I have attached all the shots which I took. :silly:
Feast your eyes upon the ruin of my phone's beauty
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I don't have much skill with a camera, so I have attached all the shots which I took. :silly:
Feast your eyes upon the ruin of my phone's beauty
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That doesn't look like anodized aluminium. It looks like a painted plastic, instead.
anune.bengkong said:
That doesn't look like anodized aluminium. It looks like a painted plastic, instead.
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The top and bottom panel is plastic while the sides are made of aluminum. Plastic to probably help the antennas. At least on the black version.
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The top and bottom panel is plastic while the sides are made of aluminum. Plastic to probably help the antennas. At least on the black version.
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It's true, you can check it easily with a coin. Smash the sides and hear the sound it makes. Top and bottom are plastic sond while sides are aluminium!
Confus3d said:
It's true, you can check it easily with a coin. Smash the sides and hear the sound it makes. Top and bottom are plastic sond while sides are aluminium!
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This means, we cannot avoid peeling paint on top and bottom parts of the frame. It will peel off, eventually. :crying:
The question now: how to make it last longer...?
I realize, this is a thing that I don't like from Sony. I have some Sony gadgets, most of the chrome painted parts are peeling off...
You don't like Sony you should see the peeling on the frame of galaxy line (S1,2,3)
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mr.joshuanice said:
You don't like Sony you should see the peeling on the frame of galaxy line (S1,2,3)
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Yeah. The "chrome" frame of my Galaxy Note doesn't exactly look "fresh" anymore.
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I swear the black plastic on the bottom back of the phone is engineered to get "scuffed" the first time you set it down . Other than that I have some lint in the little gap between the screen and the metal rim around the front.
I'm not going to use cases or screen protectors so all of this can be expected, just wondering how everyone else's is holding up? Any drops yet?
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I swear the black plastic on the bottom back of the phone is engineered to get "scuffed" the first time you set it down
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Definately falls in to the "what the hell were they thinking" category.
I'm not going to use cases or screen protectors
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Wow, then I'm guessing we should all come back to this post in a month because you're proably our best durablity test example.
I HIGHLY recoomend a silicon case; protects the phone greatly, and makes it more sturdy to hold!
I got a complete package when I bought my GS2 for 5 euro.. A white and black silicon case, car charger and screen protector. Even though it isnt beautiful, I always keep my GS2 protected by a case
holding out for invisible shield now...
Absolutely fine for me, no marks whatsoever, no slow down of the software.
Have got a little dust around the edges between the edge and the screen.
i never use cases or screen protectors wether in mint or sh*t condition after 1 year who cares its time to upgrade.
sold my SGS after one year for AUD$350 and i never used a case or anything. (hopping to do the same next year with my SGS ii
Don't have any scratches or scuffs on it yet, but that's pure luck...I've managed to drop it twice and both times it landed on something soft. I love the phone but holding it can be a little awkward at times, it's angular shape and width does mean that I often have to shift my hands to accommodate it.
For that reason, I've put on a screen protector and I'm now waiting for an SGP Ultra Capsule Case to arrive. I'm hoping that will make it a bit more 'grippy' and less likely to slip out of my hands. My biggest concern is the camera lens, it seems terribly exposed there on the back of the device and it feels like I could damage it just by putting it down a bit too strongly.
Dropped mine 12 days ago. A juggle managed to launch it to a height of 5ft and then it landed totally flat screen down onto concrete with small stones on it. Shattered glass and non-working LCD.
Still waiting for Samsung to supply a replacement.
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Dropped mine 12 days ago. A juggle managed to launch it to a height of 5ft and then it landed totally flat screen down onto concrete with small stones on it. Shattered glass and non-working LCD.
Still waiting for Samsung to supply a replacement.
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.... .. my condolences. Something like that is the only reason I sometimes fantasize about getting a case.
The dust between the screen, how do we get it out? wet qtip?
I got 1 tiny scratch on the bezel around the headphone jack. It happen the second day I had the phone. I've lost hope in the couple screen protectors I've ordered. I just ordered a zagg full body protector. I've got an a official samsung case coming now.
But I have never heavily damaged a phone besides my hd2. I'm like 48 out of 50 in keeping phones in great condition while not using a consistent case.
I truly hate the silver cheap bezel on all phones. Usually the only thing I tend to scratch.
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Mine has a slightly weird hardware quirk since I first got it - the chrome border around the glass is slightly raised above the glass on right, but slightly below the glass on the left. It's like the glass is a bit angled / tilted up on the left.
Anyone else have this?
Nope mine is fine.
No scratches, have been using it for a month. I always put it on a cloth on my desk when I'm at home.
The dust between the glass and the plastic border annoys the **** out of me. I try to scrape it out with a needle, but they're too thick.
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Nope mine is fine.
No scratches, have been using it for a month. I always put it on a cloth on my desk when I'm at home.
The dust between the glass and the plastic border annoys the **** out of me. I try to scrape it out with a needle, but they're too thick.
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no scratches at all for me...but the dust could be removed with patience and soft brush mate.. i use one that came with my philips shave - just a tip
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Nope mine is fine.
No scratches, have been using it for a month. I always put it on a cloth on my desk when I'm at home.
The dust between the glass and the plastic border annoys the **** out of me. I try to scrape it out with a needle, but they're too thick.
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To remove the dust between the screen and the border all you need is compressed air. I was trying to get it out tonight by using my fingernail through a microfiber cloth to no effect. I pulled out my compressed air and that got it all out instantly.
On another note, I'm using the official Galaxy S II case until my Invisible Shield arrives in the next couple of days, hoping to convert totally to that and not have to use a case.
Can't you remove the dust in there with a can of compressed air and one of those straw attachments? Actually I might go out and buy one.
I definitely agree with the raised bottom on the back of the phone; mine's scuffed quite heavily although the front of the phone is fine, and IMO that's all that matters. A phone's meant to be used and it'll get scratches and whatnot over time.
I've got a feeling i'll be replacing this further down the track anyway since most of my phones don't look too healthy after the 18 month mark. Also have full insurance/warranty cover...if I happen to lose it they'll issue me a new one. Gotta love Korean telcos.
AXIS of Reality said:
Mine has a slightly weird hardware quirk since I first got it - the chrome border around the glass is slightly raised above the glass on right, but slightly below the glass on the left. It's like the glass is a bit angled / tilted up on the left.
Anyone else have this?
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Mine is the EXACT same way, I was wondering if it was just mine. Good to know its just a quirk of the phone.
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To remove the dust between the screen and the border all you need is compressed air. I was trying to get it out tonight by using my fingernail through a microfiber cloth to no effect. I pulled out my compressed air and that got it all out instantly.
On another note, I'm using the official Galaxy S II case until my Invisible Shield arrives in the next couple of days, hoping to convert totally to that and not have to use a case.
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The dust can be removed with a piece of paper too.
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AXIS of Reality said:
Mine has a slightly weird hardware quirk since I first got it - the chrome border around the glass is slightly raised above the glass on right, but slightly below the glass on the left. It's like the glass is a bit angled / tilted up on the left.
Anyone else have this?
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So your border is crome? I ask as mine as a black border
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tiny scratch at the back, at the plastic bump, fine elsewhere
I have noticed on my XS today that on the front of the cap where the engraved xperia logo the plastic has sort of been rubbed so its now shiny and doesn't look matte. I thought it was just a bit of dirt or sweat from my hand but after wiping it, its still there.
I keep it in a screen protector and case, the only contact that part of the phone has with something else is when it's in my pocket, so is this the jeans causing it?
Rather annoying tbh, anyone experienced this?
I don't remember sony said that the phone is scratch proof
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I wouldn't expect it to be scratch proof, but JEANS!!! Come on, that's a joke...
Mines off for repair but I didnt notice anything on the bottom bezel(also the only "exposed" bit on mine.
Are your jeans very loose? Its a big phone and I tend to wear regular or skinny fit jeans so the phone moves very little, maybe with very large pockets it would rub more.
With 1 week of usage, my XS is really good in this point.
No problem here, my case fully protects the phone I guess
Not that loose, I think its more from the repetitive taking phone in out of pocket as it rubs against the inside of the pocket.
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I have noticed on my XS today that on the front of the cap where the engraved xperia logo the plastic has sort of been rubbed so its now shiny and doesn't look matte. I thought it was just a bit of dirt or sweat from my hand but after wiping it, its still there.
I keep it in a screen protector and case, the only contact that part of the phone has with something else is when it's in my pocket, so is this the jeans causing it?
Rather annoying tbh, anyone experienced this?
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I to have this problem. On mine, it's the smallest part on the left hand side of the plastic. Like you I thought it was some dirt or something but it wont rub off, so i'm assuming that its the crap plastic. Quite annoying though, had my x10 for 2 and a bit years and the only mark on it is where i dropped it and it took some of the plastic of both bottom corners.
Oh, and i don't ware particularly tight or loose jeans. But the pockets are not the same material as the jeans are they so could it be that?
I know that jeans can have a sandpaper effect.
I first thought when reading the title, that your phone had damaged your jeans
Because that is possible too (talking out of experience with another SE phone with less rounded edges)
@dclark16
Yeah its quite a joke, I've also just noticed that the corners and edges of the phone are a dark shiny black...
@kaizokan
Ahaa, yes that reminded me of my K850i which made a big white L shape in the top corner of the jeans pocket
Its impossible that jeans can damage any hard thing.
Maybe little sand in your pcoket or something?
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I wouldn't expect it to be scratch proof, but JEANS!!! Come on, that's a joke...
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um...the jeans fabric is pretty abrasive, close to sandpaper.
So yes, nothing is scratch proof if you scratch it against a sandpaper.
The matte finish is a joke on this. Not durable at all, scuffs etc way too easy. I had mentioned a few weeks ago that under light use and good care that there were shiny areas appearing already. I have had other devices for 3 months that have looked better than my S after 3 weeks. (My X10 was far more durable)
Sony hasn't bothered to answer me at all, not that I really expected them too.
I have order a couple of more cases, etc but I will also be ordering a new bottom cap and battery back for when I resell it.
To be honest, I have seen some reviews of the One X that has the same issues, although not quite as bad.
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The matte finish is a joke on this. Not durable at all, scuffs etc way too easy. I had mentioned a few weeks ago that under light use and good care that there were shiny areas appearing already. I have had other devices for 3 months that have looked better than my S after 3 weeks. (My X10 was far more durable)
Sony hasn't bothered to answer me at all, not that I really expected them too.
I have order a couple of more cases, etc but I will also be ordering a new bottom cap and battery back for when I resell it.
To be honest, I have seen some reviews of the One X that has the same issues, although not quite as bad.
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Definitely agree with this, after all the noise sony made about how great the anti stain coating is...
I should take an eraser to the finish and see what happens... I'll bet it polishes it.
It's the same on mine and on the back cover around the camera. Shiny marks from the belt bag and a leather pouch. So the coating is very easy to get marks.
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Same thing happened to me.
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Definitely agree with this, after all the noise sony made about how great the anti stain coating is...
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well the anti-stain coating does not mean anti-abrasive.
the point is understand the texture of jeans fabric is very coarse and act like a sandpaper.
The plastic case is to cry..
I have an black one and its now like an 2 years used phone..
Also the backplate is cheap o plastic..
But the screen is ok :thumbup:
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The plastic they use must be the usual glossy stuff but with a matte coating (the way matte LCD panels are made).
How is everyone's screen holding up?
I've had mine for about a week and keep it in my pocket and its starting to get little tiny scratches on it.
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Sand....
Pwns gorilla glass every time.
I've had mine since 11/21 and I've never had sand, keys or anything else in my pocket besides the phone and I also have some fine scratches on the screen. I thought the GG2 screen was supposed to be more resistant and could last more than a couple of weeks. Everyone in the accessory section keeps going on and on about not needing a screen protector because of the GG2 screen but I'm definitely going to get one now before it gets worse.
Also the matte finish is coming off the USB door cover from me trying to open it with my nail so I am wondering how long the rest of the finish on the backside will last before it starts flaking off
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I've had mine since 11/21 and I've never had sand, keys or anything else in my pocket besides the phone and I also have some fine scratches on the screen. I thought the GG2 screen was supposed to be more resistant and could last more than a couple of weeks. Everyone in the accessory section keeps going on and on about not needing a screen protector because of the GG2 screen but I'm definitely going to get one now before it gets worse.
Also the matte finish is coming off the USB door cover from me trying to open it with my nail so I am wondering how long the rest of the finish on the backside will last before it starts flaking off
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Lets be very clear, it takes something with a mohs rating as high or higher than GG to scratch it.
The glass itself is around 7. With the coating it bumps it to 9. I can tell you, it will take something with a very high mohs rating to scratch it. Not keys, not change. Dirt however contains sand. Sand is stupidly common almost everywhere, even if you don't see it. My wedding band will scratch it, being tungsten carbide. A diamond ring can scratch it.
Etc. Etc.
If you scratched it, it i because you exposed it to a high mohs rating material. Wind carries dirt with sand in it too. Sand is by far the most common thing to scratch smartphones.
Even sapphire glass can be scratched by sand, a key component of dirt.
Why does it matter? It's not like those tiny scratches affect you when the screen is on. You probably can only detect them when the screen is off and you put light in top of the phone and look at it from a certain angle.
I've had it since release day, no scratches at all yet. I try to be very careful with my phone since I don't use a screen protector. I anticipate some scratches though. In the last year of my Thunderbolt I took the screen protector off. Ended up with only 2 or 3 scratches and that was a less advanced glass.
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Sand....
Pwns gorilla glass every time.
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I know right?
Most of the tiny scratches are at the top. I also noticed that this phone picks more up since the glass rounds over the edges (feels great tho).
MohJee said:
Why does it matter? It's not like those tiny scratches affect you when the screen is on. You probably can only detect them when the screen is off and you put light in top of the phone and look at it from a certain angle.
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I'm not saying it matters, I was just curious how the Gorilla Glass 2 was holding up for everyone. You're right tho, most of then you have to hold the phone just right in the light. I do have a couple that are more noticeable tho.
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MohJee said:
Why does it matter? It's not like those tiny scratches affect you when the screen is on. You probably can only detect them when the screen is off and you put light in top of the phone and look at it from a certain angle.
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I think it matters because the only reason I noticed it was when I was looking at the phone when the screen was on. Who looks at the phone when the screen is off? I noticed it because I have a darker background and I thought I had lint on the screen until I realized it was a scratch. That one is noticeable and I have about 5 other ones that are like you described and not noticeable under normal conditions.
Considering I only had the phone for less than 2 weeks, I would assume that over a couple of months it will have even more noticeable scratches. No big deal since I can get a screen protector but with all of the marketing about GG2, I just thought it would last a little longer.
I have gotten a tiny a tiny scratch near my back button thanks to my Tungsten Carbide wedding ring. I had to change the way I pocket my phone. I now put it in screen toward my leg so when I reach in my hand slides down the back of the phone.
I have had mine since release without a case or screen protector and have zero scratches.
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Wedding ring? Just get divorced. Problem solved.
Lol
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pgibbons said:
I've had mine since 11/21 and I've never had sand, keys or anything else in my pocket besides the phone and I also have some fine scratches on the screen. I thought the GG2 screen was supposed to be more resistant and could last more than a couple of weeks. Everyone in the accessory section keeps going on and on about not needing a screen protector because of the GG2 screen but I'm definitely going to get one now before it gets worse.
Also the matte finish is coming off the USB door cover from me trying to open it with my nail so I am wondering how long the rest of the finish on the backside will last before it starts flaking off
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wow, guess I'm just not hipster enough to throw my phone in the pocket of my skinny jeans...
I use a belt case and after a year have 1 small scratch only seen if you tilt the phone just right.
I guess the moral of the story is, if you put your phone in the pocket of your skinny jeans, put a screen protector on it.
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Wedding ring? Just get divorced. Problem solved.
Lol
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Lol... Been there done that. Found the right one this time. 2nd marriage is always better. Once you figure out what you don't want then it's easier to find what you do want...
Anyway back to scratches...
Memnoch73 said:
Lol... Been there done that. Found the right one this time. 2nd marriage is always better. Once you figure out what you don't want then it's easier to find what you do want...
Anyway back to scratches...
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I call my first marriage a practice marriage. Lasted barely a year. Second one is going on 14 years. Think I got it right this time.
scottspa74 said:
Wedding ring? Just get divorced. Problem solved.
Lol
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Bwahaha!
pgibbons said:
I think it matters because the only reason I noticed it was when I was looking at the phone when the screen was on. Who looks at the phone when the screen is off? I noticed it because I have a darker background and I thought I had lint on the screen until I realized it was a scratch. That one is noticeable and I have about 5 other ones that are like you described and not noticeable under normal conditions.
Considering I only had the phone for less than 2 weeks, I would assume that over a couple of months it will have even more noticeable scratches. No big deal since I can get a screen protector but with all of the marketing about GG2, I just thought it would last a little longer.
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You can't fight chemistry. They make really hard glass. However, there tend to be things harder. If they end up making glass that is harder than sand, I can tell you right now that it will not be affordable for a very long time.
Memnoch73 said:
I have gotten a tiny a tiny scratch near my back button thanks to my Tungsten Carbide wedding ring. I had to change the way I pocket my phone. I now put it in screen toward my leg so when I reach in my hand slides down the back of the phone.
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Haha, I always take my Tungsten Carbide ring off when handling my phone. How sad is that?
adrynalyne said:
Haha, I always take my Tungsten Carbide ring off when handling my phone. How sad is that?
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I could see it now... Phone rings, can't get ring off... goes to voicemail... call the person back and explain that you couldn't get your wedding ring off in time.
Priceless
On a side note mine's white gold so I haven't had to worry
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nrfitchett4 said:
wow, guess I'm just not hipster enough to throw my phone in the pocket of my skinny jeans...
I use a belt case and after a year have 1 small scratch only seen if you tilt the phone just right.
I guess the moral of the story is, if you put your phone in the pocket of your skinny jeans, put a screen protector on it.
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Where did you get the skinny jeans generalization? I just have normal work slacks during the week and regular jeans on the weekends.
No scratches here, and just recently (yesterday) put a case, no screen protector.
So I was a little tired of the bulk the neo hybrid added (or maybe coz of the same looks for almost 3 months ). I ordered an aluminum bumper from eBay (which is still on its way) and a battery cover (which i received). Here is the back case . It was the Angry bird one that i selected. But when it arrived It was a really cheap print job and didnt go well with the phones overall premium look. but it had a perfect fit and no creaking noise. i was not sure what to do next .i.e. if i should rock it as it is or just forget it ever happened.
On a second thought, Its a cheap case and i had time to spare. I took an old tshirt and some synthetic resin adhesive. Put the adhesive over the back of the angry bird battery cover and placed it on the tshirt backside down. and let it stick on for a minute or 2. then cut the cloth around it in a way that it had only 1-2mm sticking out on all four sides and wrapped it onto the inside of the cover and put a thin line of the adhesive running along the border of the cover. Its pretty simple if you have the right adhesive. the only tricky part was the camera cut out, which took time and patience as i didnt have a sharp blade, i was using a small knife instead and was too lazy to go buy one .
Here is the end result. (time spent 30mins)
The last pic showing the inside might look like the wrapped in fabric is going to come off, but i can assure you that it is stuck pretty well and feels solid. Now that is one custom case
What do you guys think?
Update
And finally the bumper arrived. here are the pictures. I had some clearcoat scratch resistant sticker lying around so put them on the corners and sides of the bumper for more grip and protection (hopefully).
Looks good. Did it tear above the S-Pen when installing the bumper?
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xbmoyx said:
Looks good. Did it tear above the S-Pen when installing the bumper?
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Actually a grey fabric strand came off revealing the black cloth behind thats all. it does look like its torn on the pic may be i can take another pic later.
Cool idea. How did you wrap the fabric around the outside edges and still get it to snap on properly?
I like it.
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ugh what said:
Cool idea. How did you wrap the fabric around the outside edges and still get it to snap on properly?
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Its all thanks to the adhesive i used. Really strong. do not use super glue as it will leave blotches of dried glue visible through the outside and will not give a even finish. Also when selecting a cloth for this make sure it is very thin and not too stretchy. thin coz we dont want it sticking out on the sides when wrapped around, it will not let the bumper fit in properly. not stretchy coz it wont give the fabric an even lay on the back.
Hope it helped
What adhesive did you use?
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joshgee said:
What adhesive did you use?
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Here
njan_ivide said:
Here
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Thanks!
Very nice
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Awww
This is super cute :laugh:
Just got it in the mail today. Install went smooth very simple to install. Glass it's thin but works great with my tpu case.
Came with alcohol pad
Fiber cloth
Hard card for bubbles
And glass
Feels like I have nothing on my phone, and so far I don't have any trouble with the screen recognizing my touch. And no problems with my tpu case with it on! Recommended it to anybody who can get their hands on it!
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Pics as promise!
I got the same one, I can hardly tell there is a screen protector on the phone at all.
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It really is. It's like I'm running the phone naked. The only time I'm reminded of it is when I go caseless.
Really? I have this and am not impressed at all. Yes it feels nice. Yes it installed very easily with no bubbles. What bothers me is the fit and without radii edges. It's very visible white edges. It's not even close to the edge of the glass and it doesn't cover the camera, LED, and light sensors. Replacements are on the way...
Yes maybe you got a bad batch. But I don't have any problems with rough edges. Mine doesn't fit all the way to edge but very very close but I like that it's like this because of my tpu case I didn't want it to rub up against it to lift it allowing dust in between the protector.
Which could be how they made it in the first place who knows!
Also yes the camera led and speaker aren't covered but it's so close to it that I don't see this area being scratched unless you are running without a case.
903tex said:
Yes maybe you got a bad batch. But I don't have any problems with rough edges. Mine doesn't fit all the way to edge but very very close but I like that it's like this because of my tpu case I didn't want it to rub up against it to lift it allowing dust in between the protector.
Which could be how they made it in the first place who knows!
Also yes the camera led and speaker aren't covered but it's so close to it that I don't see this area being scratched unless you are running without a case.
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+1
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903tex said:
Yes maybe you got a bad batch. But I don't have any problems with rough edges. Mine doesn't fit all the way to edge but very very close but I like that it's like this because of my tpu case I didn't want it to rub up against it to lift it allowing dust in between the protector.
Which could be how they made it in the first place who knows!
Also yes the camera led and speaker aren't covered but it's so close to it that I don't see this area being scratched unless you are running without a case.
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Yep, probably the very reason it doesn't fit the screen well.
I'm running a Spigen Slim Armor case, The cases bezel around the screen just covers the plastic edge of the phone, not the glass, which I like very much. I'm not a fan when a case covers glass because it can interfere with trying to select certain things on the screen. So it is more apparent when a screen protector doesn't quite go to the edge of the glass. The white edges and die cut around the camera, LED, and sensors make it that much worse too, unfortunately.
See mine was cut longer on the sides and the bottom so the only gap I have is the top part where they intentionally left uncovered.
Looks to me that there different batches with some weird cuts. You said you getting a replacement from them? Or did you mean you are ordering from a different company?
fgcchevy said:
I got the same one, I can hardly tell there is a screen protector on the phone at all.
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Same here and it is great value from Amazon UK
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Well it didn't last long at all! Still recommended it because of how it protect my screen. But I was washing my car guess I bump into something when I was cleaning the ride and this happen.......