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I know there people who removed the factory screen protector when the Triumph first came out and it helped screen responsiveness. I held off because I wanted to see if there would be any adverse side effects.
I know there have been reports that the screen is gorilla glass, but it seems odd that they would add a factory protector if it was. So those of you that removed the protector, does it seem as durable as gorilla glass? Any scratches?
I left mine on and it may have one very minor scratch in it. but I know in my mind I can always take it off and put a new one on and always have a pristine screen underneath. I have no problems with responsiveness other than the processor being busy doing something on occasion keeping the phone from responding but I have never seen a phone that doesn't do that.
I know this is only incidentally related to the topic but I kept my factory screen protector on and the only time I've ever had issues with screen responsiveness is scrolling the stock dock.
Which immediately disappears if I use a different launcher/dock like Launcher Pro or Go Launcher.
So for me the effort/risk of removing it wasn't worth it in my eyes.
skyau said:
I know this is only incidentally related to the topic but I kept my factory screen protector on and the only time I've ever had issues with screen responsiveness is scrolling the stock dock.
Which immediately disappears if I use a different launcher/dock like Launcher Pro or Go Launcher.
So for me the effort/risk of removing it wasn't worth it in my eyes.
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Same with me mostly. I've had more responsive touch screens, but even with the screen protector, I would say this is well within acceptable limits for me.
My phone doesn't do that
Intercepter said:
I left mine on and it may have one very minor scratch in it. but I know in my mind I can always take it off and put a new one on and always have a pristine screen underneath. I have no problems with responsiveness other than the processor being busy doing something on occasion keeping the phone from responding but I have never seen a phone that doesn't do that.
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I've had much improved responsiveness without the factory screen protector. No side effects . I had crappy responsiveness regardless of launcher with that thing on there... Might as well have used duct tape on the screen, Motorola!
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I handed someone my phone to show them how awesome it was, and he was like, "Oh cool," grabs the tab of the protector, and takes it half-way off. Dirt got in there so I had to take it off. Long story short, responsiveness is still on the weak side, but could be attributed to the processor being busy as someone previously posted.
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Fodoom said:
I handed someone my phone to show them how awesome it was, and he was like, "Oh cool," grabs the tab of the protector, and takes it half-way off. Dirt got in there so I had to take it off. Long story short, responsiveness is still on the weak side, but could be attributed to the processor being busy as someone previously posted.
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there is another screen protector under the tabbed protector
Fodoom said:
I handed someone my phone to show them how awesome it was, and he was like, "Oh cool," grabs the tab of the protector, and takes it half-way off. Dirt got in there so I had to take it off. Long story short, responsiveness is still on the weak side, but could be attributed to the processor being busy as someone previously posted.
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Um, unless I'm completely blind the factory protector doesn't have the pull tab, however the SHIPPING protector did... you were SUPPOSED to remove that one.
As to the factory protector, I'm leaving mine on. Only input lag I have is when I've got the phone heavily loaded down doing something which will happen on occasion, after all it's only a single core... even my Tegra 2 tablet will lag occasionally...
This is a video of removing the screen protector we're talking about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGP8-FZr1Yw&feature=feedu
Fodoom said:
I handed someone my phone to show them how awesome it was, and he was like, "Oh cool," grabs the tab of the protector, and takes it half-way off. Dirt got in there so I had to take it off. Long story short, responsiveness is still on the weak side, but could be attributed to the processor being busy as someone previously posted.
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Don't know if this is a dead horse or not but I just got through removing the cheap plastic screen protector on my and my wife's Triumph. I didn't use a razor blade like is shown on an youtube vid but I just kept working my finger nail along the edge of the glass until the protector started to come up and kept working my nail further under it until I could get a grip on it and start pulling it up. It's not that hard once you get an edge going. I think it made a big improvement on how sharp and colorful the screen is. I think it is more responsive also.
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Don't know if this is a dead horse or not but I just got through removing the cheap plastic screen protector on my and my wife's Triumph. I didn't use a razor blade like is shown on an youtube vid but I just kept working my finger nail along the edge of the glass until the protector started to come up and kept working my nail further under it until I could get a grip on it and start pulling it up. It's not that hard once you get an edge going. I think it made a big improvement on how sharp and colorful the screen is. I think it is more responsive also.
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I second that - I removed it right after I bought the phone and immediately noticed a big difference.
*Note: NONE of the other threads have helped me with this, so please don't tell me to search, because I have read ALL of the threads pertaining to this, on multiple forums*
Hey guys, I recently bought a Galaxy S2 about 2 weeks ago, and everything has been working fine, until I ran into a "problem" yesterday...
The screen seems to be "sticky". I cannot smoothly slide my finger over it. I have no screen protector atm. This applies for all my fingers, both hands. The really weird part about this though is that if I were to try sliding the screen with the back part of my hand, or my knuckles, it's perfectly smooth.
I have wiped it down with a microfiber cloth multiple times (I also lightly breathed on the screen to allow for some condensation before wiping it with the microfiber).
And so that nobody makes shroud comments about my "cleanliness", my hands are perfectly clean, I have washed them multiple times thinking that for some reason they could be dirty, and I have also tried putting rubbing lotion and baby powder on my hands, to no avail.
I am a general "clean-freak", so it can't be that my fingers are dirty...
What should I do? I have absolutely no idea what to do from here!
Are you running stock or a custom rom?
I ask because it could just be the rom. Also, it may have to do with the memory on the phone.
Now it is weird that its different with the back of your hand... do you have poor circulation? Just a thought
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Are you running stock or a custom rom?
I ask because it could just be the rom. Also, it may have to do with the memory on the phone.
Now it is weird that its different with the back of your hand... do you have poor circulation? Just a thought
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This is a completely physical "problem". I can actually feel it with my finger when I try sliding across the screen (I feel the resistance, and the "stickiness").
My circulation is perfect fyi.
But to answer your original question, everything is pure stock.
Just rub your finger with a cloth like your trouser or jeans will solve the problem
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Just rub your finger with a cloth like your trouser or jeans will solve the problem
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I actually tried that. But it didn't work at all.
I am honestly extremely confused though as to why this is happening at all....
Well, I have tried using eyeglass cleaner, to no avail. I sprayed some on the microfiber, rubbed it in circular motions on the screen, then dried with another microfiber. No results. I tried that 3 times. Then, I took a Q-Tip, dipped one end into the eyeglass cleanser (pretty much the same as rubbing alcohol), then ran it in circular motions across the screen, then rubbed and dried with a microfiber - still the same. I did this 2 times.
SOMEBODY PLEASE HELP ME! (sorry about the caps lock, I'm really confused and mad...)
Hey I have a solution that works for me for your exact problem. However, if your a clean freak this may or might not rest well with you. But whenever I find my screen gets to "sticky" for swype or any games etc that require a lot of swiping motions. I actually just use the natural oils on my face by either rubbing my forehead or nose really quickly with my pointer finger then rubbing my phone screen, preferably to a screen with a screen protector. My face isn't excessively oily or anything but the face has natural oils on it. Even when you wash it frequently. If you ever over do it the oils are pretty easy to just wipe off as well. It's a very quick and easy and natural solution whenever your screen is hard to swipe. Hope this helps.
Am all natural, organic, sustainable solution... Hippie! Lol
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I can't remember whether it (the SGS2) has one or not, but it sounds very similar to what happened when the oleophobic (fingerprint-resistant) coating rubbed off an old iPhone of mine. Resistance went through the roof, smudges very apparent etc.
Easiest solution is to just give it a solid clean with either denatured alcohol or a window cleaning solution (to get rid of the oils and greases - a cloth and saliva won't do) and whack a screen protector on over the top.
I find cheap eBay protectors are less resistant than some of the premium brands (Looking at you, Zagg - ugh), so a couple of bucks should fix this for you.
i guess it's pretty well confirmed no gorilla glass on the device, but a generic version of the hardened glass instead. so curious how protective it is and what your experience/recommendation is.
i ordered the armorsuit, but not sure if i want to use it. the thought of getting lint trapped in between screen protectors and the screen always makes me anxious about installing them at all. i know that's weird...
my 2 year old samsung focus with gorilla glass has 2 scratches from sitting in a cubby hole of a golf cart after a round of golf. no idea how that happened but i'm sure it had to do with sand...needless to say i've never had another device with scratches, and i don't intend on taking the tablet golfing...
i'd say keep the device naked for a few days then apply the ghost armor. if you install it and it looks umbearable then take it off. even if you get a few light scratches they won't be noticible when the device is on.
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I always keep mine on the keyboard dock so its not like a phone when its in your pocket with money or keys.
I probably won't put one on.
I have one on and use the dock at times. I find it does stick to the dock making it a bit hard to open at times. But, I feel much more comfortable with it on, even if there is still some unevenness with my shield.
To be sure I installed a Phantomskinz screenprotector. Less smudges on the screen too.
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I just put one on cause I have a clumsy wife and 3 young kids. It's whatever BestBuy installs. If it was just me I wouldn't put one on. It makes the screen a little sticky or too grippy. It doesn't let your finger slide across so easily.
Mine took a 6ft fall onto a concrete stepping stone in our garden the other day, and aside from a small ding in the outer case, no scratches on it this is amazing since it landed face down right on the screen.
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I always keep mine on the keyboard dock so its not like a phone when its in your pocket with money or keys.
I probably won't put one on.
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Just picked my tf300 up this month, i am still thinking about the screen protector. but i had a question about leaving the tablet docked and carrying it. I have heard that doing that would increase the chance of cracking the screen if it was placed in a spot with a bit of pressure example like a backpack. Also do you any recommendations for a case that is compatible with the dock and is it advised?
Thank you in advance.
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Just picked my tf300 up this month, i am still thinking about the screen protector. but i had a question about leaving the tablet docked and carrying it. I have heard that doing that would increase the chance of cracking the screen if it was placed in a spot with a bit of pressure example like a backpack. Also do you any recommendations for a case that is compatible with the dock and is it advised?
Thank you in advance.
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I have been carrying the tf300 with dock to almost all the places while travelling, including on a ship while carrying out the ship's trials. It has almost replaced my netbook. Had absolutely no problems carrying on a backpack. Still have the screen protector applied though as it prevents stuffing due to docking and undocking.
I have a cheap cloth sleeve type of cover to avoid dust accumulation which fits the docked tab comfortably. It is my experience, YMMV.
Sorry for the bad English, it is not my first language.
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alan24C said:
Just picked my tf300 up this month, i am still thinking about the screen protector. but i had a question about leaving the tablet docked and carrying it. I have heard that doing that would increase the chance of cracking the screen if it was placed in a spot with a bit of pressure example like a backpack. Also do you any recommendations for a case that is compatible with the dock and is it advised?
Thank you in advance.
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I have SGS 1 for two years, always in pocket with keys and stuff without screen protector and I don't have a single scratch on screen. Casing is beaten, but screen is like new.
I had TF101 with dock for a year and a half, always in backpack with all kind of stuff (USB discs, cables, name it, it was there), writing on it with Adonit Jot pen, and I had not have a single scratch on screen.
Now I have TF300T without screen protector in same backpack with same stuff in it.
For me personally, those screen protectors were needed in times when we had resistive screens, now they are relic made with only purpose to rip you off.
Is anyone else experiencing micro scratches?
I've baby'd my phone since I got it, never letting the screen touch anything, the pocket I put it in only ever has my phone it in, nothing else, ever.
Just recently after owning the phone for a little over a month now, im noticing micro scratches on the screen.
It's not normally seeable, but if your in a place with bright lighting or outside its pretty noticable and really annoying.
I figured with the gorilla glass on these things It'd wouldnt be an issue to not have a screen protector, especially for someone as careful as me.
Berserk87 said:
Is anyone else experiencing micro scratches?
I've baby'd my phone since I got it, never letting the screen touch anything, the pocket I put it in only ever has my phone it in, nothing else, ever.
Just recently after owning the phone for a little over a month now, im noticing micro scratches on the screen.
It's not normally seeable, but if your in a place with bright lighting or outside its pretty noticable and really annoying.
I figured with the gorilla glass on these things It'd wouldnt be an issue to not have a screen protector, especially for someone as careful as me.
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99% of ppl think here that they are carefull with their phone...nope not even joking
on topic : get a a screen protector... a sand grain can successfully scratch u r screen but nails and knifes cannot
My commuter case came with a screen protector, but i've heard they're not the best and that an invisible shield would be better.
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on topic : get a a screen protector... a sand grain can successfully scratch u r screen but nails and knifes cannot
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Lol this. It sounds freaking ridiculous that something that is sharp/dangerous to us, can't damage the phone, but something we don't even think about can.
Damn Mohs, and his scale.
These phones come with an oleo phobic coating, so some of the micro scratches could be in that as well.
and yeah, dust and sand can contain ground up quartz, sucks.. :/
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These phones come with an oleo phobic coating, so some of the micro scratches could be in that as well.
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Really? My Gnex did too, and that felt ALOT better than the straight glass on the HOX. I love this phone, but that's one of the few things I miss about the Nexus
I'm going to try to pickup an invisible shield for it.
I figure that even though the screen protector wont fill in the scratches, the light would reflect off the invisible shield instead of the screen making the scratches less noticeable. Does that make sense?
Yes. I had a few scratches on my sensation, and I put a skinomi screen protector on it, and now you can't see the scratches.
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Good to know :good:
Now I just need to put a screen protector on for the first time ever.
I've heard putting it on in a steamy bathroom makes it easier.
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Good to know :good:
Now I just need to put a screen protector on for the first time ever.
I've heard putting it on in a steamy bathroom makes it easier.
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If you would like, ATT puts them on for free in store I'm pretty sure. But the shields are expensive. I've heard some great reviews on skinomi so you could give that a shot. As far as a steamy bathroom, I usually turn on the shower for a little it really does help. Might be a placebo but I've gotten all my screen protectors near perfect.. I'm having too much fun using the phone naked though. Still contemplating getting a screen protector cause it would help with the face grease after talking on the phone.
I should be able to get an invisbleshield for fairly cheap locally.
Or I could order the bodyguardz screens online and get a 2 pack for about the same price as the invisbleshield, but then I have to wait a week.
Has anyone tried toothpaste or something else to remove the scratches? I have been contemplating it but I haven't seen any conclusive answer on what does and does not work.
From what some said, toothpaste works by grinding down the glass to get even with the scratches. Didn't sound like a good idea to me but I am open to suggestions
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Has anyone tried toothpaste or something else to remove the scratches? I have been contemplating it but I haven't seen any conclusive answer on what does and does not work.
From what some said, toothpaste works by grinding down the glass to get even with the scratches. Didn't sound like a good idea to me but I am open to suggestions
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the toothpaste trick is NOT FOR PHONES.
Don't do it, you'll most likely scratch the **** out of your screen and make it look really foggy.
Berserk87 said:
the toothpaste trick is NOT FOR PHONES.
Don't do it, you'll most likely scratch the **** out of your screen and make it look really foggy.
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Haha, thanks I didn't plan on trying it since it fell under the "doesn't sound like a good idea" category. I figured there had to be something phone safe other than a post-injury screen protector though
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You could always replace it, lol.
Hey guys I wanted to know if you guys found that your infinity got fingerprinty really easy. I clean the crap out of it with a microfibre cloth (the one that comes with it) but after like 10min use of the tablet, it looks like i dunked my hand in grease and wiped all my fingers over the tablet.
Is this normally? Just seems bizzare that asus has not put some kind of anti fingerprint coating on this tabet s since all you do is touch it!!! I've used iPads, and they are not as bad as my infinity.
PS. I dont want to put any screen protector on it. Had it. Hated it. Removed it. Binned it. Wasted $20. Cried. Touched my smooth glass panel. Smiled.
Know what you mean.
I don't like a greasy gooey screen either.
I pretty much don't finger any more after getting use to using a rubber tip stylus.
Matter of fact I'm going to go to Fry's today and buy a new stylus.
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Know what you mean.
I don't like a greasy gooey screen either.
I pretty much don't finger any more after getting use to using a rubber tip stylus.
Matter of fact I'm going to go to Fry's today and buy a new stylus.
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I mean that all I have to do is slightly touch the (clean) screen, and boom...my fingerprint comes up. I understand that's its not going to remain finger print free 24/7, but I would have thought I might have been a bit more ressitive to fingerprints...like the iPad...considering it is a touch based interface!!!
I feel like my tablet is missing that 'oliphobic' that apple always brags about...
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I mean that all I have to do is slightly touch the (clean) screen, and boom...my fingerprint comes up. I understand that's its not going to remain finger print free 24/7, but I would have thought I might have been a bit more ressitive to fingerprints...like the iPad...considering it is a touch based interface!!!
I feel like my tablet is missing that 'oliphobic' that apple always brags about...
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Honestly, wouldn't know, could care less about oliphobic ipads.
Just keep your hands clean or be prepared to wipe you screen often. or use a stylus or a matte screen protector.
yes, it's a finger print magnet. I wiped mine so much, I think the fiberclothe got dirty, LOL.