Hey guys
I dropped my phone the other day, and a wild crack appeared I figured I had shattered my screen. It did have a tempered glass screen protector on it though, so I had my hopes that the damage was minimal. I took off the screen protector today, here are the results:
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The phone is 100% fine. Screen is flawless. The drop shattered the glass from the protector and not the screen itself. It was somewhat of a nasty drop too. Dropped right onto the metal legs of my desk chair :laugh::laugh:
Highly recommend Nillkin 9H hardness glass protector. I have one on the back too
nice. I have the Nillkin too since August. That shatter protection is the main reason why I use the protector. Great to see it actually works.
I almost lost hope of getting this device due to the self cracking issues, but thanks to this my hopes got high again.
Hehe yeah tempered glass is awesome, you should see the state of the tempered glass on my old Z after many concrete face plants , yet the glass underneath is mint not so much the bezels
The Z3 will be the first smartphone i use with a tempered glass screen protection.. I only heard about those from the xda forums, they're not popular at all in germany. However i really hope for a more glass-like feeling, less persistant fingerprints and so on.
Keep in mind that the tempered glass is like 0.3mm high and therefor more like to break by hits like the one you had. You can see that the crack started at the left side of the screen. Without tempered glass, the screen is flush with the bezel, so i think that your glass would have survived that, too.
Nice, but remember if its a corner impact you will be less lucky.
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I just noticed that my camera already has a few minor scratches. As does my screen after like 2 days without a screen protector, what the hell?! I've had this phone for maybe 6 days now and it's already showing wear like this, I honestly don't think this phone is going to hold up for 2 years.
Even though the display glass is in fact Gorilla Glass, that doesn't mean for one second that it's scratch PROOF. Scratch resistant? Yes. Regular glass is also scratch resistant to a wide variety of items, Gorilla Glass is just more resistant, not scratch proof. On both my Captivate and Infuse, both of which have Gorilla Glass, I still accumulated some minor scratches.
Also, the camera lens is probably not Gorilla Glass, so it is even more prone to scratching than your screen.
If you are so worried about it, they do make these things called screen protectors. If you're obsessed with the glass feel, look into the SGP Glas.t glass screen protector, though it is quite expensive at 27 bucks or so. Otherwise, the SGP Ultra Oleophobic has a slippery feel, and is probably as close to the glass feel as you're going to get.
Another good one that I highly recommend is the Realook crystal clear:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/REALOOK-AT-T-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-SGH-I717-screen-protector-Crystal-Clear-2-PK-/260963172366?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc29e000e#ht_1118wt_905
Same glassy feeling, and 2 for $15, and I find them very easy to apply.
Since you get 2, if your first install goes well, you could also cut out a tiny square for your camera lens.
I've tried literally 20 times to cut out a square camera shaped screen protector and completely ruined all of my extra HTC Desire Z screen protectors trying to make one.
I already bought a new screen protector, I didn't have one on for like 2 days because the one AT&T sold me was complete utter ****.
Well thanks! I just ordered those and realized the case I bought like 4 days ago I never paid for...
Do not let scratches ruin your enjoyment of your device
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Do not let scratches ruin your enjoyment of your device
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Yeah but if they get worse and my pictures look like this 6 months down the line then they'll probably ruin my enjoyment of the device.
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if it is Gorilla Glass, i ain't impressed at all with this stuff. that said, my scratch is my fault, not the inferior G.G. crapola.
if i had a screen protector from the start i'd be golden. same with you m8.
So I decided to get a heavy duty case as a backup, so I went with the Poetic Revolution. It'll definitely handle being more rough on the phone, yet it doesn't add much more bulk than the Quarterback series case does.
The case itself is a two piece...there's a hard plastic with the built in screen protector, and then a nice rubbery TPU wraps around it. It's easy to take apart and put together. There's flaps over the bottom of the case to protect the ports, even though since the phone is waterproof it really doesn't need them.
The back is that rubbery TPU, but it's a little bit slick. It's not hard plastic like the quarterback so it has a bit more resistance to sliding around. The sides have nice rubbery grip, and the buttons are easy to push.
I'm not a huge fan of cases with built in screen protectors, but I figured I'd get one to have just in case...but the protector is less than desirable. It accumulates fingerprints much more so than a regular screen protector would. If anything, just like on the Tab S revolution cases, you may want to attempt to cut the built in protector out. I won't bother because I like having full protection incase I ever need it, but it's something to think about.
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All in all, it's a nice case. Check it out on amazon here:
http://www.amazon.com/Revolution-Ab...65158545&sr=8-1&keywords=poetic+revolution+s7
full res pics:
http://imgur.com/a/ZG8Lc
I see the Spigen Curved Crystal in there.
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I see the Spigen Curved Crystal in there.
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haha yep. it's a great protector. scratches easily though so that's annoying. but it fits well.
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Does it interfere with wireless charging? My lifeproof fre doesnt but the screen protector on the s7 fre is atrocious. So much so I am using a tech21 at the moment without a screen cover.
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Does it interfere with wireless charging? My lifeproof fre doesnt but the screen protector on the s7 fre is atrocious. So much so I am using a tech21 at the moment without a screen cover.
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No, it doesn't interfere with wireless charging.
Hi there; as I ordered a couple of Aliexpress cases for the Oneplus5 due to having nothing in local stores here in NZ.
It was a bit of a crapshoot but this is the first of them to arrive.
This is the case here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/GKK...-Case-Thin-Fashion-5-5-Matte/32822336582.html
Pros:
Slim
Good looking IMNSHO available in range of colours - masks front and back of phone.
Includes a Glass screen protector
Good cutout and recess for camera bump
Cheap ($5.45 NZD)
Add's much needed grip without much bulk
Has side lanyard/strap hole
Cons:
Glass screen protector does not fit properly
Is hard plastic no silcon/rubberised at all
Tight fit - potencial to break buttons if not careful when fitting
No install instructions/application alchol wipes etc
Overall am fairly pleased with the case. It fits well adds grip to the phone and has recess in all the right places. Two small holes at the bottom of the phone on the right side also let you add a string/lanyard to the phone if you are so inclined.
The screen protector is another story. It's a hard glass type and comes with an applicator sticker protector. The moment I started to apply it I regretted taking off the OEM plastic protector as I could tell it wasn't going to align properly with the OO5.
After some fiddling around I got it approximately in the best orientation I could. It's unfortunately just isn't cut properly for the OO5 dead on it misses about 40-60pixels of the sides of each of the left and right screens.
Fitting the case back on in the hope it would improve the glass actually deteriorates the protector more, creating aberrations from the pressure from tight fitting top and bottom clips of the case.
tl;dr Great slim case, screen protector is rubbish - throw away and use another screen protector with the phone; literally anything else. Based on what I hear of the Official Glass one - I would wager this case is useless with it due to the tight fit. Works fine with the OEM plastic one.
I've tried to include photos as best as I can.
Cheers - @aenertia
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Was there ever any concensus with what the best screen protection is for the xzp? There are a couple of threads but they are far too long and out of date. Thanks in advance.
P.s the case I'm using and love is the Rugged Armor case by Spigen.
I prefer the TPU screen protectors to tempered glass protectors. Easily available on AliExpress
Pros:
Cover the whole screen, including edges
Barely visible on the screen when applied (unlike other protectors)
Cheaper
Do not break
Cons:
Difficult to apply (not that difficult though)
Do not have olebophobic coating
Takes 12 hours for smaller bubbles to disappear
Thanks, I'll have a look at that.
There are several TPU cases... Does you've a link to this item?
Can someone post edge to edge screen protector recommendation please
Has anyone tried this one?
https://panzerglass.com/screen-prot...ors/panzerglass-premium-sony-xperia-xz-black/
Can confirm the one above is quite good, slight curve on edges. Only issue is it lifts from edges in tight case like spigen
hasaan6545 said:
I prefer the TPU screen protectors to tempered glass protectors. Easily available on AliExpress
Pros:
Cover the whole screen, including edges
Barely visible on the screen when applied (unlike other protectors)
Cheaper
Do not break
Cons:
Difficult to apply (not that difficult though)
Do not have olebophobic coating
Takes 12 hours for smaller bubbles to disappear
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I use a TPU screen protector. It's the best for covering the whole screen.
The biggest con for me is that it is a piece of plastic and using the screen isn't as smooth due to the texture of TPU.
But still highly recommended for the protection it provides!
May I know what screen protector do you use?
I use hydrogel screen protector.
It's nearly invisible, after I applied it I literally thought I did something wrong.
It is not a good option if you have a habit of dropping your phone, I doubt it will help in this case, but it's amazing, it feels very pleasant, it hides existing small scratches, you have less fingers prints and material is self-recovering, small scratches arw gone after 24hours.
I’m using Skinomi screen protector, it protects the screen perfectly, no bubble and invisible.
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Skinomi matte version is awesome - no fingerprints and no glare on screen!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XKJQNY4/ref=cm_sw_r_apap_CD1D2ZYggRdYJ
Hey y'all,
Just got a Pixel 4a and thought I'd post some of my experience with some accessories since we are all getting new phones here.
Way back when I got my Oneplus One, RhinoShield came out with a screen protector that I really liked have got one for every phone since. They have videos of hammering the screen as hard as they can and in my experience, that video matches reality. Obviously don't go around hitting your phone with a hammer, but I have done that several times still Here is my review of the Rhinoshield for the Nexus 5X: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/accessories/review-rhinoshield-case-bumper-screen-t3340693 (they've improved/fixed all my concerns I had back then years ago)
The screen protector has excellent clarity, and the camera cut out is well done.
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They added some extra space on the bottom so the swipe up gestures on the new versions of Android are natural.
It's a plastic screen protector, which means it won't crack like the glass ones always do. From having these protectors for over 7 years, they do eventually scratch but I prefer some little scratches to a glass screen protector cracking constantly. And from working at BestBuy Mobile, my experience is that the glass protectors don't provide much impact protection to the actual phone's glass.
The installation is pretty easy. They provide a kit with a microfiber cloth and dust stickers.
I got some of their cases this time around since the Pixel 4a is so small. I haven't had a case on my phones for years (only the Rhinoshield screen protector), but thought I'd give the case a try and I really glad I did because I would have bent my phone in half without it the other week on a hike (more details further down).
Here's all the stuff I got:
I got their carbon fiber case:
So I went hiking the other week and I had this case on my Pixel 4a. On the way down the mountain, I slipped on some rocky terrain while the phone was in my back pocket with the back of the phone facing away from me. I landed with the back pocket hitting the edge of a flat rock. It must have put some pretty big forces on the phone because it actually bent the phone a little!! It bent it as if you put the phone screen up on the edge of a desk with half of it leaning off the desk, then pushing down on the phone that is off the desk.
Luckily, the case protected the phone well enough where I could bend the phone back to normal easily. Other than some indention marks on the back of the case (only visible at the right angle) everything is all good! The carbon fiber is a great backing. Pixel 4a's do naturally bend pretty easy (judging from how easy it is to bend it with my hands). I'm glad the Pixel 4a does have a good amount of bending tolerance because I could see the screen separating from the body such a little before I bent it back. I'm also glad I had mine protected decently! I've been using it for a while now and it's all good!