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Desire S Screen Scratched

Today I noticed a 2 inch scratch on my screen and deep enough to just get your nail in
Has anybody any ideas of what can be used to safely remove this or is it the case of a new screen
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Maaaaybe silvo (the finer version of brasso), use this with extreme caution though, your could ruin your screen further! Or even a camera lens scratch repair kit?

1. screen repair kit (~ 10$)
2. replace it (~60$) http://www.parts4repair.com/products/HTC-Desire-S--LCD-Screen.html

Does the screen scratch easily on Desire S?
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Gorilla glass is very tough when it comes to scratching it with sharp objects, but you can easily scratch it with dust...
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ok as an experianced user i willl tell you this..
the glass is very tough.. but it can scratch very easily with some material.. i managed to scratch mine on the beach, by just one sand grain trapped inside the leather pouch case i have.. the scratch was so deep that my nail could be trapped in there!!!!
what you should not do when you scratch your screen
1. buy a digitizer from ebay..
all ebay digitizers are not original, they are fake, they will not be gorilla glass they will not be smooth to the touch etc..
changing just the digitizer is a very difficult thing to do. just one small dust particle cought between the LCD and the digitizer will show.. in adition there are some small plastics that help to give the light to the 4 buttons on the bottom, those plastics are glued to the digitizer, and are not supplied with the digitizers on ebay, so removing those and re gluing them to the new digitizer will end up with reduced brightness of the 4 buttons.
2. try to sand fix polish the digitizer.. will not work, or at least will end up in a worse looking screen
what you should do (and what i finally did - after doing all of the above that i shouldn't have done)
1. go to HTC and buy the LCD+digitizer combo..
it is sealed and glued together and costs here in Greece 114 euros.
if you want to do a 100% good job buy the middle chassis, this is not needed and i did not buy it (it costs another 30 euros) but it will make your job easier since it has all the double sided tape ready to use on it..
The only downside in buying parts from HTC directly is that they require you to give them your IMEI number, or receipt so they can cancel your warranty !!!!! just buying the part cancels it!!
but once you open up your phone you have already canceled it, it would be obvious that it has been opened
good luck, and if you need anything ask here i will be helping.. i disassembled my desire s more than 20 times

Desire S has no Gorilla glass on
Talked to HTC support many times asking if Desire S is equiped with Gorilla, and the answer was clear: Desire S does not have Gorilla...It uses Asahi glass.
Having scratched Desire S is understandable.

hamedunix said:
Talked to HTC support many times asking if Desire S is equiped with Gorilla, and the answer was clear: Desire S does not have Gorilla...It uses Asahi glass.
Having scratched Desire S is understandable.
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I never knew that! Most reviews state definitively that it has Gorilla Glass, but I guess that catchy name is now fairly "generic" for any kind of toughened glass (like many people say "hoover" when they mean vacuum cleaner).
Still, the Ashai glass looks as if it ought to have similar properties to the original Corning aluminosilicate "Gorilla Glass" :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpbOoQpwAFs&feature=player_embedded

Well there is one new glass made by Asahi called Dragontrail,which is a tough one. But us strongly doubt Desire S using this glass.
You can go ahead and ask HTC about the glass on their Desire S.
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My desire S gets scratched really easily. It doesn't bother me much but it's still annoying. Not surprised to hear it doesn't really have gorilla glass. My old desire (class if you will ) didn't get any noticeable scratches and I'd had it for longer and treat it a lot worse. Kind of ridiculous that the screen strength seems to gone down hill even though the advertised strength seems to say it's better.

I wish HTC had an answer to this question why didn't they use Gorilla on Desire S and still charged us with a price of a high end phone?
It really sucks that I have to look through a screen guard and my friend has fun rubbing his key chain on his Samsung Galaxy S.
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Gorilla is just a brand name for Corning's proprietary brand of aluminosilicate toughened glass. It too can be damaged. Surely what matters is whether whatever HTC are using actually does the job (regardless of brand).
I can quite understand HTC using Ashai because it's probably cheaper.
I accidentally dropped my DS from a height on to a hard surface and it survived just fine Ordinary (soda) glass couldn't do that. Whatever they are using can't be too bad.

Are you using any protection on your screen? If not did you get any scratches on the glass?
fasty said:
Gorilla is just a brand name for Corning's proprietary brand of aluminosilicate toughened glass. It too can be damaged. Surely what matters is whether whatever HTC are using actually does the job (regardless of brand).
I can quite understand HTC using Ashai because it's probably cheaper.
I accidentally dropped my DS from a height on to a hard surface and it survived just fine Ordinary (soda) glass couldn't do that. Whatever they are using can't be too bad.
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hamedunix said:
Are you using any protection on your screen? If not did you get any scratches on the glass?
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Actually, it's still got the original screen protector on it.
I'm not suggesting that the glass HTC can't scratch, but rather that it's probably not really that much different to the original Gorilla glass.
Thinking about it - Didn't another poster note that the Corning site claimed they provided Gorilla Glass for the DS? Perhaps HTC changed supplier at some time?

Original screen protector? Desire S comes with bare glass out of the box. My phone had no screen guard out of box, neither does all unboxing videos on YouTube.
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Actually, it's still got the original screen protector on it.
I'm not suggesting that the glass HTC can't scratch, but rather that it's probably not really that much different to the original Gorilla glass.
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hamedunix said:
Original screen protector? Desire S comes with bare glass out of the box. My phone had no screen guard out of box, neither does all unboxing videos on YouTube.
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It appears that some of them do come with a protector fitted even in the factory sealed box. It seems that it's usually the unbranded / unlocked ones. This has been the subject of another thread. Mine was so perfectly fitted that I didn't realise it was fitted until I tried to put on a second one and it all went horribly wrong

This is strange. Mine is an unbranded, made in Taiwan,black one. I am using a screen protector which was applied by myself. My phone came to me with no screen protector pre-applied on.
Could HTC be using different kinds of glass on one phone?!
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fasty said:
It appears that some of them do come with a protector fitted even in the factory sealed box. It seems that it's usually the unbranded / unlocked ones. This has been the subject of another thread. Mine was so perfectly fitted that I didn't realise it was fitted until I tried to put on a second one and it all went horribly wrong
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Unless your talking about that giant piece of protection that it comes wrapped with inside the box, I'm calling you out as a liar. Either that or someone had pre-applied a screen protector for you, because no HTC handset comes with a screen protector applied at the factory level.
hamedunix said:
I wish HTC had an answer to this question why didn't they use Gorilla on Desire S and still charged us with a price of a high end phone?
It really sucks that I have to look through a screen guard and my friend has fun rubbing his key chain on his Samsung Galaxy S.
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That's a pretty retarded reason, "Oh I'm going to grab my key chain and try and scratch my phone" -_-" .. As I said in the other thread, its "scratch resistant", not "scratch proof", show me where HTC said it wouldn't scratch or bawwwwww more.

Sometimes it's really annoying, what are you wanting, if you really want to scratch it, you make it for sure.
Guys it's still a smartphone, no Swiss knife.
I got mine since 6 months without screen protector and I got no scratches at all.
I just got a wallet like it's recommended for EVERY smartphone and sometimes I put it in my pocket (in the same where my keys are) without the wallet for a short period and still nothing.
Sometimes it can be scratched by accident for sure, but at other phones it's the same.
So don't blame it on the phone if you got bad luck or not much brain.
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Nobody actually tries scratching their phone. What we are asking is why didn't HTC use gorilla on Desire S? Desire S meant to be an improvement for classic Desire but it actually is reduced in glass quality.
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HTC Support: Desire S has no Gorilla Glass!

Talked to the HTC support department many times asking if Desire S is equipped with Gorilla and their answer was clear all the times: Desire S has no Gorilla glass on.
You might ask what kind of glass is on our Desire S? I asked the same question from HTC support and the answer was: Asahi Glass.
Please share your experience with the glass on Desire S; do you use any protection? if not, did you managed to scratch it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpbOoQpwAFs
Seems the same as Gorilla Glass.

http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/htc

Hi. I actually I have managed to scratch my glass. Since then I use a screen protection.
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My Desire S screen gets scratched very easily, I've got on that is pretty deep. My old [classic] desire seemed to have a stronger screen. Don't remember any deep scratches on that, just small ones that I pretty much didn't notice.

It really sucks to have to see through a screen guard...I wish HTC had put more though in it.
masterl1983 said:
Hi. I actually I have managed to scratch my glass. Since then I use a screen protection.
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Scratch resistant, not scratch proof. -_-" (Look at any wrist watch, it will say water resistant, not water proof).
I've accidentally thrown a padlock onto the screen of my phone (with a screen protector on it), it had a chip on the screen protector, but the screen was pristine when I took off the screen protector and applied a new one.

It does have Gorilla! As previously stated the "proof" is here: http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/htc
@hamedunix: Ask again and show them that link. Thier answer should be intressting. Either that person on the support has wrong or the manufactuer of Gorilla Glass is lying...

I asked corning about this and they said you have to talk to your phone manufacturer.
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I asked corning about this and they said you have to talk to your phone manufacturer.
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The plot thickens.

Over the first two to three weeks fine scratches started to develop on my phone's display which were visible under a certain angle. I use a screen protector now for convenience.

I'm startin to think some of them have Gorilla glass and others don't. LIke the way they build quality issues at one point. Because I had one and within 2 weeks I saw two scratches, I managed to get it swapped in store, I've had the second one for about 3 months now, don't use a cover, and there isn't a single scratch or mark whatsoever.

djsubtronic said:
I'm startin to think some of them have Gorilla glass and others don't. LIke the way they build quality issues at one point. Because I had one and within 2 weeks I saw two scratches, I managed to get it swapped in store, I've had the second one for about 3 months now, don't use a cover, and there isn't a single scratch or mark whatsoever.
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I believe that is very likely.
I work in the electronics industry and there is tremendous focus on component cost. If Ashai glass is cheaper at the time and deemed "good enough to do the job" then they will buy a batch of that.

Htc desire s has 100% gorilla glass
Htc desire s has 100% gorilla glass
This is the 100% proof:
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/htc
You can see our device in the list So stop arguing and go for a pint!
Cheers!

Did you make Desire S in your room? Folks at HTC, who probably are manufacturers of Desire S, clearly said Desire S has no Gorilla on.
Instead of trusting a 3rd party website, go ahead and ask HTC who made the phone.
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hamedunix said:
Did you make Desire S in your room? Folks at HTC, who probably are manufacturers of Desire S, clearly said Desire S has no Gorilla on.
Instead of trusting a 3rd party website, go ahead and ask HTC who made the phone.
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Just smash your phone screen with a hammer. If it breaks, it's not Gorilla. If it survives, it is.
Even if your phone breaks, at least you will have solved the mystery 100%

After 6 months with no protection, no scratch. How do you guys handle and keep your Desire S?

No you see, if YOU say the Desire S hasn't got Gorilla Glass it's up to YOU to prove it.
We already have the Gorilla Glass webpage showing the Desire S HAS Gorilla Glass, you however have shown no proof at all.
I've kept my DS in the same pocket as my lighter and keys for over a month now and it still looks completely new, not a single scratch anywhere.

My proof is HTC support; I asked them and the answer was Asahi glass.
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No you see, if YOU say the Desire S hasn't got Gorilla Glass it's up to YOU to prove it.
We already have the Gorilla Glass webpage showing the Desire S HAS Gorilla Glass, you however have shown no proof at all.
I've kept my DS in the same pocket as my lighter and keys for over a month now and it still looks completely new, not a single scratch anywhere.
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gorilla glass lol? I had my screen protection off for a week and I have a couple of hairline scratches and 2 really deep annoying ones that are visible even through my new screen protector .

screen protectors

I find screen protectors are useless really for the sensations. They bubble and the finger prints smear to much. Just FYI the screen on the sensation are made of gorilla glass and can resist scratching. I did a few demos with some friends where id take a coin or a key and rub on the glass and no scratching occured. I dont recommend anyone doing this though. Thats my opinion.

I agree with you. I have had mine since launch and have never once used a screen protector. I put my phone in my pocket with loose change and keys all the time still no scratches. But I think this is all pretty well known, people just want that extra insurance that their screens won't get scratched
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Put your phone in direct sunlight, it will show little marks on it
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I'm currently using an XtremeGuard protector. it's been on since June. Still going strong.

Not running a screen protector is like barebacking a hooker. You might be fine
for a while but you will eventually mess something up

You need to make sure the surface is ultra clean before application. Mine last for months.

AZ2ENVY said:
Not running a screen protector is like barebacking a hooker. You might be fine
for a while but you will eventually mess something up
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Wow - interesting analogy!
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The gorilla glass is a joke!!!

I droped my phone today slipped out of my hands ..and it has a case. Now theres 5 scratches a bigg one that goes thru the middle. Lmao gorilla glass is bs. My last phone didn't have it and never got one scratch. That's weak
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chuko303 said:
I droped my phone today slipped out of my hands ..and it has a case. Now theres 5 scratches a bigg one that goes thru the middle. Lmao gorilla glass is bs. My last phone didn't have it and never got one scratch. That's weak
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Okay.

Don't drop your phone?
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Lol sht happens when u least expected just didn't expect to buy a screen protector if gorilla glass is supposedly "scratch proof" lol they make screen protectors stronger!....all I'm saying. Why they gotta say false sht?
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I would like to see where they claim scratch proof. Can you link me
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I’ve been through this!

All having Gorilla Glass means to me is that I can clean off the screen in a normal manner without worrying about scratching it; whereas in the past I had to be all super gentle with the right material to clean other devices w/o using a screen protector. Now I can use anything but sandpaper!
On a semi-more serious note, hearing things like that is precisely why I ordered the Noreve that I did. Protection for front and back.

Gorilla glass never claimed to be drop resistant. People need to quit pulling that out of their asses.

lol op you mad bro ?
never have i read its drop proof
oh and its scratch resistant NOT proof

chuko303 said:
Lol sht happens when u least expected just didn't expect to buy a screen protector if gorilla glass is supposedly "scratch proof" lol they make screen protectors stronger!....all I'm saying. Why they gotta say false sht?
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They claim "scratch resistant" not proof.
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I recommend a wet-apply screen protector (you can buy some on ebay for 2-3$. Search for some recommendations on XDA itself), which really helps in eliminating scratches.
The screen protectors may yellow after a couple of months - simply buy another.

My gf just got a refurb replacement with a brand new screen. The first day we were walking along the beach looking for cool rocks. I told her to leave the phone in the car but too late, there is a deep, 2CM long scratch near the top right corner. I imagine it was from swiping with dirty hands.
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I don't understand how some of you manage to destroy your phones. I've dropped my phone 3 times and the screen hit the floor twice. I noticed some very small scratches after looking very closely.
Here is a simple solution to all your problems. Think of your One X as a very valuable and expensive part of your life. Don't let sand near it or it near sand.
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Just dropped mine from about 3 ft on concrete. It has a minuscule dent on the bottom at the back and scratches on the screen protector, but the screen itself it's crystal clear and clean. Just ordered 3 more clear ones for a buck fifty, replacement for every couple months
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ECEXCURSION said:
My gf just got a refurb replacement with a brand new screen. The first day we were walking along the beach looking for cool rocks. I told her to leave the phone in the car but too late, there is a deep, 2CM long scratch near the top right corner. I imagine it was from swiping with dirty hands.
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yeah...if there's one thing you should avoid at all costs, it's sand. I've never used screen protectors and that's the only way I've gotten any scratches. The up side is that they are so fine, you can only see them in strong sunlight.

i dropped mine like from 5 ft the screen is intact even that i dont use screen protectors, i just got a dent on the right bottom corner hopefully is almost unnoticeable
gorilla glass is more resistant than the phone itself :good:

in the end, the only thing that really works is getting enough scratches and dings so you don't even care anymore.

I hit a deer.... Now my truck has a dent. Stupid metal.
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When I was 17 I hit a big ol' buck doin 80 in my mom's monster 80's station wagon!! The whiplash literally ripped its antlers off its head. My bro and I had to drag it up it the back of the car, drive it home to prove it was a deer that broke the blinker and headlight lol. Needless to say, when they got home that night and saw a huge buck lying dead on their lawn, their facial expressions coming into the house were quite unforgettable
Good ol days........
Tyler made me remember, because there wasn't a dent on the car and I SMOKED IT HARD!!!
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That must have been funny as hell.
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[Q]Corning gorilla glass 2 for One S?

Hey,
We know One S has Corning Gorilla Glass and as i understand Corning Gorilla Glass 2 is better then its predecessor, so is it possible to change it on a One S?
Thank you for your thoughts

It's the same thing, just thinner. If anything it cracks easier.
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That is not an answer to my question.

You could super glue it
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Only if they make it for this device. I don't see why they would
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No it is NOT possible to exchange the Corning Gorilla Glass on ONEs since its not just 'glued' to the AMOLED, but its more like soldered to it.
Also as far as I know ver.2 is more thin and pressure resistant (as if you acidently sit on your phone - it's less likely to crack) than ver.1 and for most part it wont be a big deal... just don't hold your phone in your pocket (any pocket for that matter...)

Rozamar said:
No it is NOT possible to exchange the Corning Gorilla Glass on ONEs since its not just 'glued' to the AMOLED, but its more like soldered to it.
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I thought so too. Then another use posted his screen shot proving me wrong.

Could you provide link or other prove to this? Would be helpful for all of us.

It seems to me its just marketing, you can have have Radioactive Gorilla Glass 14 on your phone and its still going to shatter when it hits the cement