I love everything about the tbolt...except for the glass. It is scratched already! i have owned an og droid,droid x,fascinate,and incredible. all of them had no screen protection, and none of them had any scratches. The tbolt after 2weeks has scratches already!! Im wondering what kind of sh*ty glass HTC used...WTF???
Yeah, I noticed a scratch on mine (nearly superficial and hard to see). I've been very careful with the phone too, so it's sort of annoying.
Screen protectors like ghost armor are the best.
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Screen protectors like ghost armor are the best.
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With the right glass...protectors are not needed. Im wondering what my glass is gonna look like after 6mos. A real bummer. I hate screen protectors
Its a 250 dollar phone, buy the 10 dollar screen protector as well. I treat my phones like they are my children but still use a screen protector because lets face it, who knows what is going to get into our pockets? Or, if you put it down on its face you may not see anything but that doesn't mean that there is nothing there.
Sorry to hear that it scratched but they don't just make screen protectors for the hell of it.
Dammit, you guys are making me paranoid. Ghost Armor, huh? Is that the best or what? Other opinions on best screen protector?
I usually don't use screen protectors cause I hate the feel they add. But I'm using one on my TB for the same reason the OP stated (and I had a Droid and Droid 2 previously)
Anyway, I use SGP Ultra Crystal... It feels like nothing is there, and it doesn't look like it has a screen protector on it.
I bought it from ebay, because ironically enough, their ebay store is cheaper, (no shipping vs $3 shipping)
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I usually don't use screen protectors cause I hate the feel they add. But I'm using one on my TB for the same reason the OP stated (and I had a Droid and Droid 2 previously)
Anyway, I use SGP Ultra Crystal... It feels like nothing is there, and it doesn't look like it has a screen protector on it.
I bought it from ebay, because ironically enough, their ebay store is cheaper, (no shipping vs $3 shipping)
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+1 for the SGP Steinheil Ultra Crystals. I've used Zagg and Ghost Armor in the past, but then I tried the Stenheils and I will never go back to anything else.
Super strong, feels just like the glass to the touch after a day or so once they've been "broken in", and easily just as clear as the glass itself
EDIT: And yes, buy from their ebay store instead of their website or Amazon since ebay will get you free shipping (just as fast, too)
I just checked out the site for SGP, there's several version of these protectors? Which one are would you guys recommend?
Ultra Crystal Clear : Ultimate Clarity
Ultra Fine : Anti - Fingerprint
Ultra Oleophobic : Oil-Resistance
I'm leaning toward ultra fine.
what???? I had my eris for 15months and there has yet to be on the scratch on the glass. Some retarded coworker caused me to drop my phone down this ramp at work and the plastic got chipped yet the glass is still scratchless. I keep the phone in my left pocket with nothing else in it. Are you telling me that the tbolt would scratch in the conditions I have put my eris through? Besides the drop of course. eris glass > tbolt glass? that is hard to believe.
getting my tbolt today, so I still have a chance to cover it.
I wouldn't chance it man. If you have to, grab the crappy VZW protectors until you can get a better brand of protector.
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Isn't this phone using Gorilla Glass, which seems to be highest quality glass screen out there. Or is it something cheaper.
No scratches on mine...yet
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Isn't this phone using Gorilla Glass, which seems to be highest quality glass screen out there. Or is it something cheaper.
No scratches on mine...yet
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Nope, but it's supposed to be using something similar (minus the trademark name). Obviously whatever it is, it's not quite that similar after all.
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Isn't this phone using Gorilla Glass, which seems to be highest quality glass screen out there. Or is it something cheaper.
No scratches on mine...yet
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It is DEFINITELY not Gorilla glass which is to bad because we would not need the screen protectors if it was.....
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Isn't this phone using Gorilla Glass, which seems to be highest quality glass screen out there. Or is it something cheaper.
No scratches on mine...yet
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Its not even close! It seems like regular glass if you ask me.
Yeah, definitely not gorilla glass or anything even remotely close. I had an iPhone 4 for 7-8 months before switching to the T-Bolt. Not a single scratch on my iphone screen in that time period, but had a scratch on my thunderbolt screen within the first 72 hours. Super disappointing.
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I just checked out the site for SGP, there's several version of these protectors? Which one are would you guys recommend?
Ultra Crystal Clear : Ultimate Clarity
Ultra Fine : Anti - Fingerprint
Ultra Oleophobic : Oil-Resistance
I'm leaning toward ultra fine.
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Crystal Clear is the clearest and strongest. It looks and feels just like the phone's natural glass
Ultra Oleophobic is a slightly less strong and a slightly less clear (but still really clear!) than the Ultra Crystals, but resists fingerprints. Personally, the Ultra Crystals don't pick up fingerprints more than the glass.
Ultra Fine are very different from the two above. They have that matte-type screen that diminishes screen clarity and viewing angles, but they completely resist fingerprints. So it's a trade-off
I'll agree with this. They put some crappy screen on this phone. I take excellent care of my phones, I had my Eris for a year and a half, no screen protector, and not a scratch on it.
After about 3 or 4 days with my Thunderbolt, I noticed two small scratches on it. I went ahead and ordered a screen protector from BoxWave to at least prevent it from getting more. Maybe if I'm lucky putting the screen protector on there will make these two scratches less visible.
I don't even know how it got scratched. Nothing has happened to the phone.
EDIT: Ok, I just noticed a THIRD scratch on the damn phone! What the hell? I've been even MORE careful with the phone since I noticed the first two scratches, while I'm waiting for my screen protector to get here. What the hell are they coming from? Putting it in my pocket?! Geez.
This thread...wow...dont put your phone in your pocket without protection
Currently I'm using a body glove with a screen protector from Verizon, but I'm eagerly waiting for an Otterbox case to come out.
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I have to say, these are the worst screen protectors I have ever applied on any sort of electronic equipment. Picture quality looks like garbage and it feels horrible. The matte finish makes them feel gritty and a pain to use the phone. Cheap eBay screen protectors work better.
Anybody else used them?
I bought them. I'm stupid for doing so. Rocking the Zagg now. I guess I feel smarter...
Yeah. I never bought them. I received the Fascinate in a trade and the person included an extra. At first I thought they were just horrible at applying screen protectors but then I applied the spare and it looked exactly the same. :/
My friends all have Verizon Screen Proctectors for their phones, and I have to agree, they look like complete crap. I've just been recommending Steinheil and Reallook to them, and they ask why, and I show them my screen. Almost invisible, its like the screen protector isn't even there, and my friends are shocked.
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Zagg is worth it. Really is an "invisible" shield. Can't even tell it's there.
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Ehh, Zagg is ok. Really comes down to personal preference, but Zagg's matte look and feel isn't really what I would want in a screen protector. Steinheil's Ultra Crystal Clear Protector is amazing.
The Anti-glare screen protectors are garbage no matter where you get them from. I ordered some from ebay and LUCKILY I ordered some regular screen protectors as well and after about 5 mins with the anti-glare I took it off and trashed it and the others and put a regular one on.
Also, the mirror finish screen protectors are bad too
Yeah. That whole matte feel is not my deal. Honestly, cheap eBay screen protectors have been fine.for me with a perfect application and I am very picky about this stuff. I use invisible shields for their body shields though
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Agreed bought them when I had my Droid x and have to say "anti glare" is deffinately just a marketing ploy. If you take them back and tell them their crap they will give you a refund. That's what I did. I only reteerned two
OMG yes! Worst purchase I have ever made.
Why am I the only person who doesn't use screen protectors for this exact reason? I like my amazing AMOLED to look amazing.
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Why am I the only person who doesn't use screen protectors for this exact reason? I like my amazing AMOLED to look amazing.
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They look fine with the right protector. The ones I bought allow me to admire this AMOLED now. I swear its like having a new phone.
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Why am I the only person who doesn't use screen protectors for this exact reason? I like my amazing AMOLED to look amazing.
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I too dont have a screen protector on mine even though i bought some and have them sitting in the desk..for some reason i think they will interfere with the sensitvity of the screen.
i made the mistake of buying two packs of verizon's screen protectors when i bought my phone. they were on clearance and i know why after trying one. they were horrible. i was reluctant to buy them even being on clearance after having sensitivity issues on my Rogue, but i figured if nothing else it would protect my screen until my online order of protectors showed up.
i use screen protectors that i bought off some random seller on ebay and they work fine. i get about 5 months or so of use from each one. very clear and no sensitivity issues. i dont know how necessary protectors are with the particular glass on Fascinates but i dont want to learn the hard way. i forget the protector is on there most of the time.
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Why am I the only person who doesn't use screen protectors for this exact reason? I like my amazing AMOLED to look amazing.
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Exactly! But does everyone know that the Fascinate comes with Gorilla Glass, which is way tougher and scratch resistant? I am using mine "naked" so far, and no scratches yet.
So the screen looks great!
Anybody had any bad experiences going naked? (should I reword that? I don't want to hijack this thread!) Just looking for warnings about not using a screen protector.
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Exactly! But does everyone know that the Fascinate comes with Gorrilla Glass, which is way tougher and scratch resistant? I am using mine "naked" so far, and no scratches yet.
So the screen looks great!
Anybody had any bad experiences going naked? (should I reword that? I don't want to hijack this thread!) Just looking for warnings about not using a screen protector.
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All I can say is that I received my Fascinate used and there was a scratch on it, on the glass but to the side of the screen. Very light, but it was there. Screen protectors just give me a peace of mind hah.
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Exactly! But does everyone know that the Fascinate comes with Gorilla Glass, which is way tougher and scratch resistant? I am using mine "naked" so far, and no scratches yet.
So the screen looks great!
Anybody had any bad experiences going naked? (should I reword that? I don't want to hijack this thread!) Just looking for warnings about not using a screen protector.
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I'm actually considering taking mine off, although the girl at Verizon actually did a good job of putting it on and mine is clear so I can't even really tell that it's there. But I definitely have more scratches on the screen protector than on the area around it (yay Gorilla Glass) and I'm wondering if the screen protector collects more fingerprints than the glass. Anyone know about that? I know some phones have oleophobic coatings but I'm not sure if the Fascinate is one of them.
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I'm actually considering taking mine off, although the girl at Verizon actually did a good job of putting it on and mine is clear so I can't even really tell that it's there. But I definitely have more scratches on the screen protector than on the area around it (yay Gorilla Glass) and I'm wondering if the screen protector collects more fingerprints than the glass. Anyone know about that? I know some phones have oleophobic coatings but I'm not sure if the Fascinate is one of them.
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The fascinate is not one of them, at least from my research.
I have thought about going naked. I am using the Steinheil Anti-fingerprint protectors for a number of reasons. I am sure no one here would like them because they degrade the screen quality but I love them. No finger prints, no glare, 2x faster finger motions (heh yea) across the protector vs. the stock screen.
I'd image that the screen is much like a car windscreen. It will look great for years to come but over time fine micro scratches will build up.
the screen protector they put on my phone came off by the time i got home from the store. heat must have warped it, and would no longer stick. ordered a different one online
as per the title, which is the preferred screen protector for this device. thinking of getting one soon (an S4 that is)
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reg66 said:
as per the title, which is the preferred screen protector for this device. thinking of getting one soon (an S4 that is)
cheers
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actually, don't worry too much. i've used mediadevil on my S2 and it's been great. they're available for the S4 too.
Actually, you don't need to apply any protector to your phone, if you can stand for very minor scratch to your screen.
The corning glass is excellent scratch proof, I have been using no screen protector since my first iPhone 4 and coming with samsung s3, s4, iphone 5 and etc.... What you get is a better screen, color and contrast if you just don't mind the minor scratches.
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What you get is a better screen, color and contrast if you just don't mind the minor scratches.
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Using a Mime Glass protector and all the things you mention aren't affected at all. Color and contrast: same. Screen: better, while protected :good:
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Using a Mime Glass protector and all the things you mention aren't affected at all. Color and contrast: same. Screen: better, while protected :good:
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trust me, you can't beat physics law ...:laugh:
Maybe I've been using the wrong kind of screen protector, but all the ones i've used have a weird feel/touch to them that doesn't feel the same as the screen, so I don't use them
Never had a cracked/scratched screen either. Knock on wood. Maybe it's just luck
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Maybe I've been using the wrong kind of screen protector, but all the ones i've used have a weird feel/touch to them that doesn't feel the same as the screen, so I don't use them
Never had a cracked/scratched screen either. Knock on wood. Maybe it's just luck
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I use the iloome screenmate flex. It is really thin and it feels like nothing is on the screen, the touch sensitivity is great. I haven't used any of the other ones but this one gas been great.
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I use the iloome screenmate flex. It is really thin and it feels like nothing is on the screen, the touch sensitivity is great. I haven't used any of the other ones but this one gas been great.
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Thanks! I'll try one out when I get my s5 soon
the mime ghost protector looks great! and a lifetime warranty, they send you a new one if it gets scratched
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trust me, you can't beat physics law ...:laugh:
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You've seen two SGS4's side by side, one with and one without the Mime protector yes? And you really saw a noticable difference?
In that case: highly impressed by your amazing eye-sight :good:
I bought a cheap glass screen protector off of amazon. It was some generic one from China. With Amazon prime free shipping I couldn't pass it up.
pros: super clear, finger print resistant, protects screen well
cons: breaks after some abuse (though better this than the screen)
When my first one broke after considerable abuse I ordered two more to replace it. at $10 it wasn't bad. When the one I have on now breaks, I'll just pop my backup on and order another spare.
This cheap and the feel of real glass vs the Ghost Armor I had before, it's great.
-Jeff
js5752 said:
I bought a cheap glass screen protector off of amazon. It was some generic one from China. With Amazon prime free shipping I couldn't pass it up.
pros: super clear, finger print resistant, protects screen well
cons: breaks after some abuse (though better this than the screen)
When my first one broke after considerable abuse I ordered two more to replace it. at $10 it wasn't bad. When the one I have on now breaks, I'll just pop my backup on and order another spare.
This cheap and the feel of real glass vs the Ghost Armor I had before, it's great.
-Jeff
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I got mine on eBay and have the same philosophy. The glass fells like the screen and under abuse the tempered glass will crack.
It happened to me recently and I installed my spare and bought two more.
Can't beat the way the glass ones look and feel.
I also bought an aluminum button to extend the factory button. So now the home button is not recessed.
I have had my iloome screenmate for a good while and it hasn't cracked or anything and it has been used.
Glass is the only way to go
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Spigen glass t. Glass is the best imo
I'm rolling with Spigen Glast Nano Slim.
Berthaconners524 said:
If glass has suddenly become the "only way to go", where were we these past many years? I'm not paying upwards of $20 for a fancy screen protector when my cheap plastic one works very well. Can someone please come to my house and show me this apparent difference??
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$20 is cheap insurance to protect your screen. A plastic one isn't going to protect your screen from damage. It may protect it from scratches but not from being busted if your phone is dropped.
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You can't go wrong with the SPIGEN SGP Premium Tempered Glass Screen Protector, once you install it correctly it really holds and protects the screen from pocket scruffs.
My cousin got into a motorcycle accident last year and the screen protector w/ the Spigen slim armor case protected his phone.
Tempered glass is the only thing for me from now on. $5 on eBay. Feels excellent, optically clear to me. Same screen sensitivity to me.
No need to blow 20+$ on big names. I break it, buy 5 more. No big deal.
Buy plastic sheets and the scratch and peel off in a week.
Even no name temp glass is better.
For me is the anti-glare screen protectors, for read is the best choice.
Curious of people's thoughts given the inclusion of gorilla glass 4 which is supposed to be pretty good. If you are going to use one, standard or going to thicken it up with tempered glass?
I don't put them on with phones using a curved display, in this case 2.5d or whatever they're calling it. I don't like when the tempered glass doesn't cover the entire screen. I'll just be using one of the clear spigen cases
Already ordered a $4 tempered glass protector on Amazon and should have it here by Tuesday.
I prefer glass since it feels better than the plastic protectors but thats just my opinion. It's either you protect with a case and some form of screen protector, or you don't at all.
I haven't tried a screen protector since my droid incredible and even took that one off. I get phone about every 6 months and have never used them. No scratches visible to naked eye on any. Doesn't mean they're not needed at all, just not for my uses or wifes
Nope. Never had, never will. No screen protector, no case. I'm just careful with my stuff.
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Nope. Never had, never will. No screen protector, no case. I'm just careful with my stuff.
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youre just like my dad, i don't know how he has kept his iphone 5 and currently 6, in perfect condition w/o any protector or case
I've got an S3 in perfect condition without a screen protector. I won't be getting one for the S6 either but I WILL be purchasing a warranty plan from Samsung.. just in case.
i never installed one on my S3 and sold it after having it for a year without a single scratch,. i have an S4 now for the past 2 years, no protector and screen is still flawless as if it came out of the box.. so my S6 won't have one either.
My Nexus 5 shattered pretty easily, so I'll be using a tempered glass screen protector
I'll be ordering this.
Had my current device (at least the one I've kept) with nothing but the paltry Gorilla Glass 2 on it for over two years now. Screen remains in immaculate condition.
No screen protector for me.
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I'll be ordering this.
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be careful, some verified purchased reviews have been posted... not good. i would wait to see if they improve their design bc their first iteration seems to suck
There are two versions of it. The dry one is the one in the link and it doesnt cover edges of the S6 edge. There is a wet application version which covers the edges.
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be careful, some verified purchased reviews have been posted... not good. i would wait to see if they improve their design bc their first iteration seems to suck
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K, thanx for the heads-up.
Yes. It wouldn't hurt to have a screen protector on your phone. It's added protection. Here's what I've found on Amazon. It's currently on sale for $1.95, pretty cheap yet high quality screen protectors. Check this out.
IllumiShield
i work construction, phone is in my pocket all day. i use my legs to help pick things up and push so im real interested in this temp. glass
never bother with a screen protector with any of my phones with gorilla glass. Even though gorilla glass still scratches none were noticeable with the screen on. The feel and clarity of a naked screen is so much better than any screen protector including temp glass ones. I would only consider a temper glass screen protector if im not using a case but i rather have a bulk of a case than having to use a screen protector.
Yes, Spigen as always!
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Nope. Never had, never will. No screen protector, no case. I'm just careful with my stuff.
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^^what he said^^
I literally never ever drop my phones and can usually keep my phones scratch/ding free, even on the screen.
at most i'll buy a phantom skin/invisihield to use on the back of the phone when i lay it on a surface, but the screen always stays uncovered.
I ordered a screen protector yesterday for $1.99. It'll be more than sufficient until some of the glass ones are refined and are perfect.
http://www.amazon.com/Protector-amF...rds=samsung+galaxy+s6+screen+protector+amfilm
I am waiting for my Galaxy S6 arrives. Does the screen easily scratched? I don't want to take extremely good care of it.
And also does anyone try using tempered glass protector? How does it feel compared to regular?
I have preordered an extended battery case and they promised to give me a tempered glass protector. I'll let you all know how it works once I get them.
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I have preordered an extended battery case and they promised to give me a tempered glass protector. I'll let you all know how it works once I get them.
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Can you please link me to the extended battery case you ordered.
Thank you.
I got the zagg tempered glass protector and it feels pretty solid. IMO the gorilla glass 4 feels a bit better but it's super clear and feels nice.
The S6 is made of Gorilla glass corning 4 so it's pretty tough but it wouldn't hurt to have some sort of protection. I have IQShield screen protectors and it provides full coverage. Check them out on Amazon. Also it's currently on sale.
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I got the zagg tempered glass protector and it feels pretty solid. IMO the gorilla glass 4 feels a bit better but it's super clear and feels nice.
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same.
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Can you please link me to the extended battery case you ordered.
Thank you.
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I think it's this one:
http://www.mpjbattery.com/mpj-recha...nk-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s6-g920-g920f.html
My screen on my S6 has scratched really really easy, only had a few days and there is a one inch very deep scratch on the screen. in all the years I've had a phone I've never scratched a phone so badly as this. The worsted thing is i have no idea how it happened. had my S5 for about 18 months with not one single mark or anything to the phone screen
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My screen on my S6 has scratched really really easy, only had a few days and there is a one inch very deep scratch on the screen. in all the years I've had a phone I've never scratched a phone so badly as this. The worsted thing is i have no idea how it happened. had my S5 for about 18 months with not one single mark or anything to the phone screen
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Sorry to hear about the deep scratch. I don't have a screen protector on mine yet, though I just received the BodyGuardz Ultra Tough. I've been careful, but I'm not using a case or screen protector at all currently and have just been putting it in my pocket thus far. I would say scratches were much easier to put on my previous phone, which was the crusty old S3.
OP, I think that the screen can and will scratch somewhat easily. I think that if you don't want to take extra precautions with the phone on a day-to-day basis, I would recommend getting a screen protector and/or a case. These just allow you to be a little more clumsy and not have any repercussions. (or fewer repercussions.)
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OP, I think that the screen can and will scratch somewhat easily. I think that if you don't want to take extra precautions with the phone on a day-to-day basis, I would recommend getting a screen protector and/or a case. These just allow you to be a little more clumsy and not have any repercussions. (or fewer repercussions.)
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i got one or two fine scratch before i got the zagg screen protector but i got the hd not the glass
with the case can't really tell it there
Totally naked just ordered spigen backless bumper satin silver with regular screen protectors front and back to keep enjoying the slim profile
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doesn't scratch easily but my oleophobic coating is already wearing and ive had it since april 10th
i've had the phone since launch and been using it without screen protector and have not notice any scratches at all. Im not careful with my phone too. Put it in my pocket with keys and change regularly and put it screen down, since the camera makes the phone slippery when it's on smooth uneven surfaces. With previous phones, nexus 4 and 5, they would have some micro scratches by now. I dont get this obsession over getting scratches on a screen that are not noticeable when the screen is on. You are only going to have this phone for a year or two so i dont see what the big deal is.
I got a small scratch after using the phone for one day. Probably due to a grain of sand in my pocket or something like that. I'm planning on getting a screen protector not only to prevent further scratching, but also to ensure the current scratch won't be visible to the naked eye. Albeit knowing that there already is a scratch truly grinds my gear.
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I got a small scratch after using the phone for one day. Probably due to a grain of sand in my pocket or something like that. I'm planning on getting a screen protector not only to prevent further scratching, but also to ensure the current scratch won't be visible to the naked eye. Albeit knowing that there already is a scratch truly grinds my gear.
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I sometimes miss my old moto x 2013-- that thing NEVER scratched no matter what. I had that thing naked for a two years and I re-sold it in immaculate condition. I dropped that thing dozens of times, and it was never harmed once. I miss that thing...
I had a fine scratch on mine after a couple days of use. Luckily Rogers let me exchange mine anyway cause mine had a slightly looser than normal home button.
Quickly put on a tempered glass protector on both the front and back.
Sallyty said:
I'd recommend the Tempered Glass Screen Protector,Thin, transparent.
Tempered glass protection screen of mobile phone film is currently the most high-end products to strengthen the protection of the.
The protective layer thickness of only 0.1 mm, can completely cover the original screen surface, prevent external damage, scratches, more shock absorbent, 5 times higher than the standard PET film. The video has no effect on the screen.
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Thank you for your opinion-- do you have a brand that you recommend? I think we all know that glass screen protectors are the way to go, but it's a matter of which company you buy from that determines the success or failure of the screen protector.
i scratched the flash/heart rate monitor sensor glass, luckily everything still works and i'm thankful it wasn't my camera lens
I have the S6 for one week nude and no scratches, though I am very careful.
I am just a little annoyed by the reflection rainbow effect the screen does under sunlight, will a tempered glass take it away?
I just got my essential phone and I'm really honestly digging it. I think that it's a very nice phone that fits my needs well.
However, within a day and a half I have already scratched my screen. Its dead center on the screen and like an inch long Literally got the phone on Saturday and scratched it by Monday early AM. I didn't do anything with the phone besides take it in and out of my pocket. Didn't even make it to work with the phone yet. So I'm pretty upset about that.
I know it's gorilla glass 5, but I have never scratched a phone so quick before. Hell my old phone (Moto X pure) Only had one small scratch after running it for 2.5 years without any screen protection at all, including numerous drops and rough handling.
So I guess a screen protector is a must. I ordered a tudia case and a tempered glass screen protector off Amazon. The screen protector is garbage. I hate it. The edges of the screen protector do NOT stick down, even without the case. The edge all the way around the screen is lifted. It looks terrible.
Are there any screen protectors for this phone that are actually decent? I would rather deal with the chance of more scratches than stare at this awful screen protector with unstuck edges.
Photo of the terrible edges.
I'm curious to know too
I haven't found a good tempered glass for this phone. They all seem to have issues. I've been using the IQ Shield wet install screen protector. Not tempered glass but looks and feels great (almost as smooth as glass), self healing and works with cases if you get the case friendly version.
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glass screen protectors are nicer, but they suck on this phone.
I went with wet install plastic in the end because it does the main reason for one, protect from scratches, I'm confident it will.
I just hate the wet install process.
but my experience with glass is it doesn't protect from breaking anyway. any significant hit that would break the screen will break the screen no matter what. I think a bumper case is most effective.
I'm using the this one.
https://smile.amazon.com/Orzero-Ess...8718314&sr=8-1&keywords=essential+ph-1+orzero
You need to clean your screen really, really, really good before you apply it.
Any oils will show up as a rainbow effect or something close.
I've been using it for weeks now with no lifting with a Tudia case.
Some people say they pop off. That has not been my experience. YMMV
tech_head said:
I'm using the this one.
https://smile.amazon.com/Orzero-Ess...8718314&sr=8-1&keywords=essential+ph-1+orzero
You need to clean your screen really, really, really good before you apply it.
Any oils will show up as a rainbow effect or something close.
I've been using it for weeks now with no lifting with a Tudia case.
Some people say they pop off. That has not been my experience. YMMV
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I also use this one. I have actually already gone through 5 of them... It seems like some of them are more sticky than others maybe. Initially I used them without out a case and they would come off all the time, but since I've had the Tudia case 1 fell off and the new one has been on there 3 weeks.
My opinion is they are hit or miss... just hope 1 of 3 is good.
ecstaticnoodle said:
I also use this one. I have actually already gone through 5 of them... It seems like some of them are more sticky than others maybe. Initially I used them without out a case and they would come off all the time, but since I've had the Tudia case 1 fell off and the new one has been on there 3 weeks.
My opinion is they are hit or miss... just hope 1 of 3 is good.
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My guess is that these don't stick to the edges as well, but they are black, so you can't see it, therefor they peel off
idbl_fanatic said:
My guess is that these don't stick to the edges as well, but they are black, so you can't see it, therefor they peel off
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That is correct, but I have tried a couple of other brands as well and they are all like that. I only continue to buy these because there come as a 3 pack and are like $10.
ecstaticnoodle said:
That is correct, but I have tried a couple of other brands as well and they are all like that. I only continue to buy these because there come as a 3 pack and are like $10.
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What I don't understand is why they are having such an issue with it, I had the LG V20 and it has curved edges, but they make them for it with no issues
idbl_fanatic said:
What I don't understand is why they are having such an issue with it, I had the LG V20 and it has curved edges, but they make them for it with no issues
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Manufacturers not that bright?
I use incipio, be careful, the installation instructions are very tricky, I messed up mine while installing, lost 40$
I'm waiting to see if they will send me a new one
So is the Incipio screen protector any good? I don't even care that it's $40, if it sticks down properly without the bubble around the edges I'll buy it.
I am also interested in finding a better screen protector. I have been using the IQ Shield LiQuidSkin, which worked great for a few weeks, but now a corner is peeling up, I assume from pulling it in and out of my pocket. I might go ahead and get another one if I can't find anything better. Would love a tempered glass protector if someone actually makes a decent one!
PaulieMyk said:
I am also interested in finding a better screen protector. I have been using the IQ Shield LiQuidSkin, which worked great for a few weeks, but now a corner is peeling up, I assume from pulling it in and out of my pocket. I might go ahead and get another one if I can't find anything better. Would love a tempered glass protector if someone actually makes a decent one!
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Bought a 3 pack of the ozeros on Amazon. 1st on sucked. 2nd one I put on a few weeks later has been perfect. No rainbow of adhesion issues. Use a clear tpu case with it as well.
[2-Pack] Essential Phone [Upgraded with Full Adhesive] Tempered Glass Screen Protector, XKAUDIE 2.5D Arc Edges, 9 Hardness, HD, Anti-Scratch, For Essential Phone / Essential phone PH-1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0784N7KR9/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_KzVIAbKJ76G0M
Just seen this and ordered. I shall see.
..best way is to use loca glue with the glass screen protector.
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rogconnect said:
[2-Pack] Essential Phone [Upgraded with Full Adhesive] Tempered Glass Screen Protector, XKAUDIE 2.5D Arc Edges, 9 Hardness, HD, Anti-Scratch, For Essential Phone / Essential phone PH-1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0784N7KR9/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_KzVIAbKJ76G0M
Just seen this and ordered. I shall see.
..best way is to use loca glue with the glass screen protector.
Sent from my PH-1 using Tapatalk
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u may want to read the most recent reviews
yenkoPR said:
I use incipio, be careful, the installation instructions are very tricky, I messed up mine while installing, lost 40$
I'm waiting to see if they will send me a new one
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$40 !!! Holy crap!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HJi7Qb3AIpttVp142
Xtreme guard spartan glass screen protector.
sigma_wrx said:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HJi7Qb3AIpttVp142
Xtreme guard spartan glass screen protector.
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Where did you purchase? I'm not even seeing it for the Essential PH-1 on the official website....Nevermind, had to do a manual search for our model.