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dose anyone know how to remove the hard film from the sony x10 comes already with the phone ...
You mean the stock screen protector?
Yeah, it's a pain as it's so thick that it's hard to remove. I just used my nail to try to lift a corner (took a while). Once I was able to raise enough to get a grip on it, I was able to grab the lifted corner and pull it right off.
Now I have a beautiful Clear-Coat protector instead.
saltorio said:
You mean the stock screen protector?
Yeah, it's a pain as it's so thick that it's hard to remove. I just used my nail to try to lift a corner (took a while). Once I was able to raise enough to get a grip on it, I was able to grab the lifted corner and pull it right off.
Now I have a beautiful Clear-Coat protector instead.
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Which clear coat are you talking about?
Clear-Coat X10 Screen Protection
http://www.clear-coat.com/product.php?productid=760&cat=0&page=1
They also have a full-body kit, it you want to protect the back of the phone as well
http://www.clear-coat.com/product.php?productid=759&cat=0&page=1
After remove the stock screen protector, i found out that my fone already has another screen protector on it. :|
saltorio said:
Clear-Coat X10 Screen Protection
http://www.clear-coat.com/product.php?productid=760&cat=0&page=1
They also have a full-body kit, it you want to protect the back of the phone as well
http://www.clear-coat.com/product.php?productid=759&cat=0&page=1
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thanks, I ordered the screen plate only. If my housing ever gets too scrathed up or dented, I will simply get a new housing from dealextreme under 30 dollars.
dundun1701 said:
After remove the stock screen protector, i found out that my fone already has another screen protector on it. :|
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I know SE shipped a spare screen protector in with the X10s in some regions. That was in addition to the stock screen protector they had factory installed. So if that was the case for you and you applied the spare, then yeah you would've had 2 installed.
Haven't heard of them applying 2 at the factory, but I wouldn't be surprised if a few slipped through like that.
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thanks, I ordered the screen plate only. If my housing ever gets too scrathed up or dented, I will simply get a new housing from dealextreme under 30 dollars.
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Yeah, I figured the same thing and thus also went only with the screen film. Application is easy, and the film is ultra-thin.
dundun1701 said:
After remove the stock screen protector, i found out that my fone already has another screen protector on it. :|
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I hadn't noticed it already came with one until reading a post on xda, so made me chuckle as I'd stuck on another one too.
Kinda late but I'll give in my 2 cents on how to remove the factory installed cover.
All we are trying to do is to remove the cover so we'd want something rigid but not hard/sharp enough to scratch up or break the screen. The best solution that I was able to come up with is to use a plastic knife (I'm sure you can find one in a plastic children's cutlery set). I used a Zespri Kiwifruit Spife
Next, using the plastic knife, attempt to scrape up one of the corners. This took me about 5 tries for me (about 4 seconds). When that's done, use the knife to prise/scrape up as much of the protector as you need to grasp it and pull it off.
The razor is the best tool for lifting the cover up
Why bother removing the stock screen protector if you don't mind me asking? Especially if it's in good condition.
Does the performance of the touch screen improve? Is it still better than stock if you remove the factory protector and add that clear coat one?
I took the protector off because it was all scratched up. Didn't put another one on. The screen is very very tough. No scratches at all so far
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lol, i think noone's trying to answer the OP's question. I got my stock screen protector removed with my nails and a flat plastic like a guitar pick or something. It takes a lot of patience and time...it took me about half an hour just to get a corner up, but once you get the corner it shouldn't be that hard to pull it out. Hope it helps
awesome my screen got scratched the other week and read this post and removed film lol
Rooted X10 FTW now what wheres our custom 2.2
Took mine off today to install an anti fingerprint one. What a pita it was to take off. Ended up using a knife to start peeling it off from the top corner.
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Used a plastic knife , made a chisel like edge with a proper knife, worked like a charm
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thanks for the advice it works.... maybe if there was a different way to do it would be great....
Well I did it yesterday. Just used a Stanley blade really really carefully on bottom right corner. then it was easy as pie. I scratched my screen with the combination of sand and a hardcase, it made awful marks on it. So gettin rid of the old fabric screen protector was needed.
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lols... I also did not notice that there was a stock screen protector... I just peeled off 2 layers of protectors... now I hope that between now and the time after work that it takes to get a replacement I dont scratch the screen... fingers crossed
So if I am not getting it wrong then my X10i came pre-applied with a screen protector and an extra screen protector?
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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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prodygee said:
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
prodygee said:
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
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.
adrynalyne said:
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.
scottspa74 said:
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.
Hey all,
I bought an S View case from Best Buy about 2 weeks ago when I got my Note 3. It's been okay, but I think as much as I've wanted to like it, I'm just not happy. The flap never wants to stay closed, the overhang makes it feel unprofessional, but my biggest complaint is that it seems to be scratching my screen.
The bottom and right edge of the window has left a seemingly permanent line of scuffing on my phone's screen. I can wipe it off with a cleaning cloth and it disappears, but as soon as rub over it with my finger, the smudge reappears. Has anyone else noticed this? I'm definitely returning the case finally, and I think I'm going to try to get an exchange on my phone. Will Best Buy replace my phone for this issue do you think? Thanks
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gdeadfan said:
Hey all,
I bought an S View case from Best Buy about 2 weeks ago when I got my Note 3. It's been okay, but I think as much as I've wanted to like it, I'm just not happy. The flap never wants to stay closed, the overhang makes it feel unprofessional, but my biggest complaint is that it seems to be scratching my screen.
The bottom and right edge of the window has left a seemingly permanent line of scuffing on my phone's screen. I can wipe it off with a cleaning cloth and it disappears, but as soon as rub over it with my finger, the smudge reappears. Has anyone else noticed this? I'm definitely returning the case finally, and I think I'm going to try to get an exchange on my phone. Will Best Buy replace my phone for this issue do you think? Thanks
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Are you sure you got the genuine S View cover? I don't have the issues you mentioned here. The 1st S View in S4 doesn't close fitly but this is not the case in Note 3. Even after a prolonged turning the flip backward, it will still close nicely. And the window of the S View doesn't scratch the front fascia or the screen of my Note 3
Well I bought it directly from a Best Buy store, and it has a genuine Samsung sticker on the packaging and everything. Pretty sure Best Buy isn't selling knockoff cases...
No one else has experienced this? I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. Will Best Buy give me an exchange for my phone?
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No one else has experienced this? I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. Will Best Buy give me an exchange for my phone?
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You might have gotten a defective cover, if it caused harm to your device ask for a replacement on both.
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No one else has experienced this? I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. Will Best Buy give me an exchange for my phone?
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Using the s-view cover since one month, no problem whatsoever.
I noticed the markings too, fortunately I got rid of mine after a couple of weeks. They don't stay closed either, they're all like that, especially if folded back behind the phone for any period of time my white case would immediately flip fully open (mine was genuine too, bought from Verizon).
Best Buy won't exchange it, but gave me a Samsung number to get it replaced since it was caused by the Samsung case. Samsung won't exchange it, because apparently I damaged it myself? How on earth am I actually stuck with a scuffed up phone that I did nothing but baby for a week with the official Samsung case? Where the heck do I go from here?
That is a horrible story. I have the sview case and I'll stop using it now...
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Here's a photo of the damage.
Please beware, this is a huge issue. If you aren't using a screen protector, stay far away from this case.
gdeadfan said:
Here's a photo of the damage.
Please beware, this is a huge issue. If you aren't using a screen protector, stay far away from this case.
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Honestly it sounds like some dust is getting stuck between the cover and your screen while its in your pocket. the pressure most likely is causing the dust/sand to scrape the glass in very specific motions. I was using the leather Folio inscipio case and got scared that would happen (The case also started to break apart... Inscipio is way overpriced considering how garbage this case was. the plastic bumper started breaking in multiple places, chunks broke off, etc.) I live in southern Arizona, so i didnt want to take the chance of sand shredding my screen.
It's almost certainly dust getting trapped under the cover and then being rubbed in. If you run your fingers over the inside edge of the window you can feel where particles could/will get trapped.
Always use a screen protector. Always.
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It's almost certainly dust getting trapped under the cover and then being rubbed in. If you run your fingers over the inside edge of the window you can feel where particles could/will get trapped.
Always use a screen protector. Always.
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Ditto to what the 2 people above me said. I have an S-View case bought from Best Buy and I definitely do not get this. I also have a Zagg shield on it as well though
I love the thought of the case, but with it not staying closed after having it flipped behind the phone for a while is annoying. I wonder if they didnt use magnets for the case to stay closed cause it would interfere with something? I have taken the case off for now. Not returning cause I will probably still use it again sooner or later, but for now I like it better with no case and a Zagg shield.
On the phone with Samsung ATM
I noticed this same exact problem last Friday. Considering I've been ultra - ocd with my phone, and clean it and my s view case at least 8 times a day, I can not believe it is caused by dust particles. I have scratches on my screen, from the bottom Window border, and lots of small scratches inside the borders of the Window on my phone screen. I have the same issue where you can wipe it away but it comes back after you swipe the screen.
I'm currently on hold with Samsung. On Friday they told me they would replace my phones screen for free, because the damage was caused by an official accessory. Today, However, they told me they couldn't do anything unless the screen was cracked. I've now spoken with 10+ people, but someone keeps hanging up on me, and I'm stuck on endless hold. The last person says I will be receiving a free screen replacement, and a new s view cover. ... But now I'm just waiting to get off hold!!!!
I can see this happening the S-View cover on the inside does not have a microfiber lining like I was expecting, so I can see how rubbing can cause scratches over time.
however, why didn't you folks just fork over the 17.00 bucks for an iloome glass screen protector or similar? even a cheapy plastic one would have saved you this heartache.
I know an official cover shouldn't have done this but hey if you are OCD like I am just buy a friggin screen protector.
if you get lucky and samsung replaces it the screen, get a screen protector or ditch the case hehe.
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Please beware, this is a huge issue. If you aren't using a screen protector, stay far away from this case.
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holy crap thats nasty...is it possible there was some dirt got into the inside part of the cover? hows the inside door feels like anyway..is it smooth?
That doesn't look like surface scratching you'd see from the silica particulates that you're likely to find in your pocket.
That there is the oleophobic coating wearing away. That's why when you clean it, it disappears and then when you touch it, it reappears. The oils on your fingers aren't being "repelled" evenly.
Try a different approach with Sammy and best buy. Don't tell them it's scratched. Point out what I just told you; you have a week old phone, in which the oleophobic coating is prematurely wearing away.
I wouldn't take no for an answer. That's clearly a matter of product failure.
As for the s case having the overhanging edges; that's to offer some protection to the edges and break the impact when it's dropped.
And for God's sake man, get a tempered glass screen protector.
In fact, worst case scenario, get one (I recommend spigen glas.tr), then clean the screen and apply protector. It'll keep those smudges from reappearing and give your your beautiful display back
Good luck man.
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Seems like user error to me
I noticed mine doing it too, so I got a screen protector for my phone.
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I'm really sorry for OP. But after my spigen bounce case and my lovemei aluminum bumper, I thought about getting either the wallet or the s-view case, because so far, I always have liked the book-like covers I used on my ereaders and ipad. But it seems that this one clearly tells me to go with the wallet case as it doesn't have a screen. So I'd suspect that the cover wouldn't have a single spot where it can damage parts of the phone. Aah, and I have a screen protector on anyway, but this is because I have my phone in my pocket just with the spigen case.
Even if OP is going through a lot of trouble for something he didn't even cause, I'm really glad he shared.
A big thanks to several members of this community, biggest thanks goes to T-R as I followed much of his instructions here
My goal was to replace the back but also place metal plates for my CD tray magnetic car holder.
I ordered three of the factory second backs from SlickWraps, the dark leather, football leather and cork. My first try was going to be with the cork as I figured it to be the most forgiving. I ordered the same plastic sheeting and 3M strips that T-R ordered.
Tools I used:
Hair Dryer to heat back
Library card to help peel off back
Pick to start initial prying of back
1/16th drill bit for microphone hole
Xacto knife to cut plastic sheet
Dremel to cut metal plate
I'm not good at step by step instructions so I apologize for not walking through what steps it took to make this happen. Feel free to ask if you are curious. My first attempt at the metal plate was too big and the back kept popping off. I put only one of the plates back over the little divot under the camera but didn't take pics before putting back on again as I didn't think it would work, seems it did.
My pros and cons and pics.
Pros:
Love the feel of the cork
Feels close to stock when not being nit picky
My slickwrap experience was great, order on Wednesday, in my mailbox on Friday
Fit of the cork back is impressively good minus one issue, see below
Cons:
Buy extra stickers, I screwed up the first and was glad to have a second but will need more if I want to change it
Mic hole is no where near where it should be on the cork back, might be part of why it's a factory second
Stickers are not as strong as the Motorola goop
Rookie mistake:
I had left the screen naked while working on all of this and scratched the hell out of it (my standards, others ask where when they look at it)
thanks for sharing. always love to see pics of what others are doing. what kind of magnetic holder do u use? any pics of the damage to the screen?
sand1303 said:
thanks for sharing. always love to see pics of what others are doing. what kind of magnetic holder do u use? any pics of the damage to the screen?
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I tried taking a pic of the scratches and they don't show up well; they are probably not as bad as I make them out to be. I switched over to this mount because it has the strongest magnet I could find in a CD mount holder.
I'm tempted to switch the back out for one of the leather ones, I'm never satisfied.
No matter how nice it looks, it's certainly not worth scratching the screen for. I never put my phone face down on any surface that is not soft and I've never scratched the screen on any of my numerous phones. I hate screen protectors because they always look and feel horrible but I am super careful about the screen. That's the bit you interact with all the time and it would really bother me to have even the slightest scratch on it.
Otherwise, good job.
Was curious on how the plastic backing under the skin was holding in terms of sticking. I was thinking about doing the same thing and wanted to know how good the plastic/tape combo was at holding over time. Any lifting occur?
Jawrduhn said:
Was curious on how the plastic backing under the skin was holding in terms of sticking. I was thinking about doing the same thing and wanted to know how good the plastic/tape combo was at holding over time. Any lifting occur?
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My first install was my learning exercise and I can't say it would have survived long term, started popping up on the edges. Just this past week I installed the football textured leather back and am very happy with it. Thus far it is not popping up anywhere but I had learned a lot from my last install. New learnings:
Have a brand new x-acto blade, works so much easier making the plastic template back
Scuff the plastic backing before applying the sticker, it comes shiny and smooth
I bought a heat gun and found out quickly the plastic back can warp easily so be careful when heating it
Still heat it though and hold for a good 30-60 seconds after
Leave a small gap around around the sticky tape after applying to the back, if you try to cut it perfect you land up with a bare edge
Install the plastic back first to the phone, leave it for a day if you can. If it pops up, heat the hell out of it and hold as strongly as you can for a minute or so ( I wore gloves)
Heat again after applying the leather back, heat really helps the application stick
If you buy the regular leather be aware it's not treated with any water resistance or proofing and any water will mark it.
If you are buying the Factory Second versions buy a couple, they are only $10 each and $2 shipping total.
The bump near the camera is from the metal plate I installed for my car mount, I couldn't fully conceal it.
thepktrckt said:
My first install was my learning exercise and I can't say it would have survived long term, started popping up on the edges. Just this past week I installed the football textured leather back and am very happy with it. Thus far it is not popping up anywhere but I had learned a lot from my last install. New learnings:
Have a brand new x-acto blade, works so much easier making the plastic template back
Scuff the plastic backing before applying the sticker, it comes shiny and smooth
I bought a heat gun and found out quickly the plastic back can warp easily so be careful when heating it
Still heat it though and hold for a good 30-60 seconds after
Leave a small gap around around the sticky tape after applying to the back, if you try to cut it perfect you land up with a bare edge
Install the plastic back first to the phone, leave it for a day if you can. If it pops up, heat the hell out of it and hold as strongly as you can for a minute or so ( I wore gloves)
Heat again after applying the leather back, heat really helps the application stick
If you buy the regular leather be aware it's not treated with any water resistance or proofing and any water will mark it.
If you are buying the Factory Second versions buy a couple, they are only $10 each and $2 shipping total.
The bump near the camera is from the metal plate I installed for my car mount, I couldn't fully conceal it.
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Awesome, thanks for the tips. I'm actually using a skin from TOAST so I'll see how everything pans out.
thepktrckt said:
My first install was my learning exercise and I can't say it would have survived long term, started popping up on the edges. Just this past week I installed the football textured leather back and am very happy with it. Thus far it is not popping up anywhere but I had learned a lot from my last install. New learnings:
Have a brand new x-acto blade, works so much easier making the plastic template back
Scuff the plastic backing before applying the sticker, it comes shiny and smooth
I bought a heat gun and found out quickly the plastic back can warp easily so be careful when heating it
Still heat it though and hold for a good 30-60 seconds after
Leave a small gap around around the sticky tape after applying to the back, if you try to cut it perfect you land up with a bare edge
Install the plastic back first to the phone, leave it for a day if you can. If it pops up, heat the hell out of it and hold as strongly as you can for a minute or so ( I wore gloves)
Heat again after applying the leather back, heat really helps the application stick
If you buy the regular leather be aware it's not treated with any water resistance or proofing and any water will mark it.
If you are buying the Factory Second versions buy a couple, they are only $10 each and $2 shipping total.
The bump near the camera is from the metal plate I installed for my car mount, I couldn't fully conceal it.
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Is it a formed vinyl patterned or really leather? footballs are supposed to be made of pig leather right?
I'd like to see ostrich
LOL haven't seen Ostrich yet. It's definitely textured bovine leather not plastic and looks like it is treated as I haven't had any water stains yet.
Forgot to ask, when you said your first attempt had he edges raising, were you referring to the plastic or the leather?
lotus49 said:
No matter how nice it looks, it's certainly not worth scratching the screen for.
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I agree. Even the slightest hint of a scratch and I would lose a bunch of sleep. But unlike you, I use a glass protector which feels like the phone screen.
Jawrduhn said:
Forgot to ask, when you said your first attempt had he edges raising, were you referring to the plastic or the leather?
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Both but most of it was the plastic peeling off of the back of the phone. It was applied twice though and I'm certain that impacted the adhesion.
My Nexus with Cork back from Slickwraps.
http://kryon.smugmug.com/Purenexus/i-bRKJdsk/0/O/OPERATIONPNbanner5x1.png
Has anyone installed this without the replacement back? and if so can I get a pic?
How is the cork back holding out for you. Can you post any pics after wear and tear.
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I am at work so I can't post pics but I made the jump and got one a couple weeks ago. I like the way it looks but if you tend to work on cars or have dirty hands from working, this is not for you. My cork back is filthy but not too noticeable unless you've seen it beforehand.
I'm diggin' the cork look!