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should I just get the screen protector from AT&T store?
Go naked, All the cool kids are doing it.....
i bought the iVisor from the store. works great on fingerprints & glare, but kinda dulls the screen. definite loss of clarity.
took it off at lunch today w/ the plan to return it...
then put it back on, and don't mind it as much.
dunno.
I got it and I can definitely agree with argylesocks on the clarity issue. To me though, losing a bit of clarity in favor of anti-glare doesn't bother me so I'd recommend that if you don't mind losing a little bit of clarity then grab the one from the ATT store.
i got the ivisor after i ntices a micro scratch on my screen. garilla glass is hard to scratch but i work around stuff that can cut hardened tool steel. occasionally something winds up in my pocket.
the ivisor is one of the better antiglare protectors i have seen but in general antiglare will effect the screen image. well it is a trade off. some can deal with it and some cant. there are many that are worse than this one. i would recomend it to anyone that wants a anti glare protector.
Hmmm doesnt the infuse use gorilla glass
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Hmmm doesnt the infuse use gorilla glass
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that dont mean it cant be scratched. i never scratched my captivate and i had it since august, but i did get a micro scratch on the infuse already, just got unlucky. it is barely visable but i know it is there. garilla glass vs hss and carbide doesnt help much. most people wont need a protector though
I went ahead and got the screen protector they had at at&t when I get my Infuse, in fact it was given to me free of charge because I switched from T-Mobile. I was going to get the invisible shield but this was much more convenient and free. And besides, I just like that piece of mind that I know my screen won't get scratched even though it has gorilla glass.
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I got the att branded (case-mate) screen protector and hate it. It's matte surface and just looks terrible, takes away from the beauty of the screen. I'm going out to BB and another att store later to see if I can find any glossy screen protectors, otherwise I'm just gonna take this thing off.
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Just got the one from ATT and its a WRITERITE. Will post after i install.
I picked up the Zagg from BB tonight. Never tried Zagg before, some people love them while others hate it, so we shall see...
Well the WRITERITE is not bad at all.. still have a lil glare but can still see fine out side. This was bought at ATT at walmart.
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My wife helped me to discover that gorilla glass does crack. Four hours after buying the Infuse, she dropped it on a corner and sent several, nice cracks through the screen. At this point in life, does anyone know if screen replacements are available yet?
Thanks a heap in advance!
Does anyone usr a protector and if so which brand
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dmount said:
My wife helped me to discover that gorilla glass does crack. Four hours after buying the Infuse, she dropped it on a corner and sent several, nice cracks through the screen. At this point in life, does anyone know if screen replacements are available yet?
Thanks a heap in advance!
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As far as I know, Gorilla Glass is actually more brittle than regular glass and is easier to crack.. It's just more scratch resistant.
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As far as I know, Gorilla Glass is actually more brittle than regular glass and is easier to crack.. It's just more scratch resistant.
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not true. it may crack with some stress risers(scratches in particular areas) but it is difficult to crack, though im sure some forms of plastic are more crack resistant.
it may be hard and you may think that makes it brittle but it actually has a huge amount of give before it breaks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCYTn5ITux4
if you break it you might just be unlucky
I'm using the iVisor screen protector, mostly to help my fingers glide over the touchscreen surface smoothly. It works well for that purpose and doesn't dull the image too much. Fingerprints are far less noticeable too. Dust does get trapped at the edges of the screen protector though. Still, it's worth using IMO.
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Does anyone usr a protector and if so which brand
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I just put a Skinomi on mine a few days ago. Not just for the scratch protection, but this stuff resists finger prints and other dirt real well.
I find myself cleaning my screen a lot less with it on than before.
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I just put a Skinomi on mine a few days ago. Not just for the scratch protection, but this stuff resists finger prints and other dirt real well.
I find myself cleaning my screen a lot less with it on than before.
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the soft screen protectors like skinomi and invisishield are great. we put prtectors on phones so the screen doesnt scratch, what about the screen protector? the film type screen protectors are basically imposible to scratch
I bought the ghost armor screen protector. Their screen protectors are, bY far, the best in my opinion. Been having them in in all my phones.
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I've left the original screen protector on my phone but now its pretty badly scratched up and looks just kind of icky. Anybody removed it and just using a naked screen? I know its gorilla glass so I'm not worried. I carried my Incredible around without screen protector for a year and it was perfect. Any thoughts before I Yank this thing of for good?
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Gorilla glass CAN be scratched. I kept seeing all these clips of people scratching at their screens with various pieces of metal which doesn't seem to do it. But a lot of people have reported that sand or stones can and do scratch it.
why run the risk? I just took mine off yesterday because I received a screen protector in the mail. Had it on since I got it on 4/20. Leaves a sticky residue that is easily wiped off.
Just took mine off, rocking the glass all the way.
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I used the stock cover for a few days and bought the Tmobile cover, which is crap and in my opinion worse than the stock cover. Just got the whole phone covered in Ghost Armor at the mall (no messy self-installation ftw), and couldn't be happier. Feels like the stock glass, but with better protection and lifetime warranty.
The reviews showing keys scratching against the glass are bogus. Glass is a mineral and keys are metal. Metal will not scratch glass, only a mineral. So you're safe from your keys but not from dropping it on a rock or gravel.
Get a cover.
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I no longer use screen protector on my phones. I like the feeling and look of the glass much better. I got a very small scratch on mines after going to the beach so I can confirm that sand is able to scratch it. But this scratch is so small that it's only visible with the screen off and holding it at certain angles, even then you need to really look for it.
Why do we make such big deals about scratches anyway? You should see all the scratches on my Palm Pre (plastic screen easily scratched), yet when the screen is on, you can't even see them.
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Took my screen protector off. The screen feels amazing and more responsive. I will just keep it protected near sand.
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I no longer use screen protector on my phones. I like the feeling and look of the glass much better. I got a very small scratch on mines after going to the beach so I can confirm that sand is able to scratch it. But this scratch is so small that it's only visible with the screen off and holding it at certain angles, even then you need to really look for it.
Why do we make such big deals about scratches anyway? You should see all the scratches on my Palm Pre (plastic screen easily scratched), yet when the screen is on, you can't even see them.
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I kept the stock "screen protector" on for a few days until I got a real protector. I immediately put a Skinomi screen protector (only $8 with free shipping on Amazon). It retains about 90% of the smooth glassy feel and the screen is still extremely responsive. I highly recommend these. You can get it here
Rocking the naked glass baby! I'd use a case but then I'd have to take it off for the car mount. Forget it, why hide these pretty eyes?
i running zagg screen protector and the screen doesnt seem as responsive...mainly when text and trying to hit the space bar...wasnt like that with a naked screen...never had that issue before and always use zagg
rocking it wabi sabi style
I will keep using the one that came with the phone until it no longer looks as clear as it does when I bought it. It has held up quite well. However, with the G2x's reliability I might not have the phone long enough for it to matter.
I took the original protector off and have been running with the glass only, no drops, keeping it away from things that might or might not scratch it.
If I look at the screen at an angle in sunlight I can see two hairline scratches which don't show up otherwise, so I'm happy
Zagg invisashield on whole phone. Had to adjust my pressure a bit afer I first put it on but its not the end of the world.
I've no confidence in gorilla glass anymore after my friend accidentally dropped his atrix off his nightstand and the screen shattered after a height of 3-4ft.
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I was checking to see how many people do not use screen protectors and how many people do use screen protectors? I am just seeing if anyone is not using the screen protectors. I was wondering because I am having to change mine and it is clear as hell with it off. With it on it is kinda fuzzy. Anyone experiencing scratches in their screen without the screen protectors?
It was the first thing I did to the phone. No need for a screen protector. I have trained myself to carry the phone in my left pocket and keys in the right.
Mine came with a screen protector from the t-mobile store. It seemed pretty smooth, and clear, so I decided to leave it on. About a week after buying the phone, I noticed that the screen protector had gotten scratched, most likely from keys in my pocket. So I removed it and cleaned the glass.
I've been without a screen protector for weeks now, and I like it much better. It is so smooth when I use swype, and obviously the clarity is unmatched. With that being said, I am much more careful about what I have in my pocket along with my phone.
Judging by the lameness of the original screen protector, and what I've read about the GorillaGlass, I have a feeling that whatever was jagged enough to scratch the GorillaGlass, would have gone right through the protector anyway...so I'm going without one.
But I guess I have to be prepared for the consequences if I do mess it up.
I don't use a screen protector and I don't have any scratches. Its gorilla glass so its a lot more durable than ordinary glass.
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Yea man I had them stupid T-Mobile anti smear screen protectors on and they sucked Aldo had a body glove case on... well guess what I keep both off the body glove scratched the sides of my phone a little and with the screen protection off its so much clearer and beautiful the screen just pops I love it had it off now for a month and not one scratch not even the tiniest scratch. So I guess the gorilla glass works and when I go out I'll throw a gel case on around the phone
I've kept the screen protector that originally came installed on the phone on it. Its not the greatest and is pretty scratched up now, but I'm not going without one. I've had a vibrant and sgs4g, both with high quality gorilla glass, both ended up getting tiny hairline scratches all over them. I only noticed the scratches at certain angles in certain light, but that's enough for me to not be foolish and think I should have to baby my phone. I shouldn't have to think alot about how I set my phone down or which pocket I put it in and "I hope the coins, keys, pens, etc don't scratch it ". I'd rather just keep a screen protector on and forget about it.
I've decided for now though to not worry about a case. They add too much bulk in my pocket and I'm not too concerned about the condition on the body. That may change if I find a slim case that doesn't hang in my pocket when I try pull I out.
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I have a few tiny scratches you can't feel it tho cause you have to look at just the right angle at perfect lighting to just barely notice it. my wife claims she doesn't see it but I can
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First thing I do with a new phone is put a zagg Invisible shield screen protector on. I like the grip and I'm never worries about what else I have in my pockets. Tough stuff.
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No screen protector. Minimal case. Nothing goes in my pocket with my phone, except paper.
Thanks everyone for your responses. I am going to go without one until I make it to T-Mobile to get another one. Thanks everyone!!
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First thing I do with a new phone is put a zagg Invisible shield screen protector on. I like the grip and I'm never worries about what else I have in my pockets. Tough stuff.
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Same here, I have an invisible shield on and a cheap case I got off of Amazon, the screen feels awesome with the invisible shield on, definite plus.
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Thanks everyone for your responses. I am going to go without one until I make it to T-Mobile to get another one. Thanks everyone!!
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Not to sound x-rated, but going without a screen protector is like not using a condom. You'll love the feel of not using one, but you may possibly pay in the long run by not using one. To me its just a phone and I know it will be replaced by the Samsung Hercules or the next Nexus phone whenever that comes out. Also I am pretty careful about where I place my phone so I never get scratches or dents. If your a landscaper or mechanic then I can understand the use of a screen protector.
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No screen protector here and it's awesome. I have used them on all previous phones.
The phone always gets its own pocket or I just hold it. No scratches at all.
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those screen protectors you see on amazon or wherever are freaking impossible to get on perfectly without bubbles from little specs of dust
I don't personally use a screen protector but I've installed about 60 invisible shields on G2x's and they look and feel great. If someone installs a screen protector for you and you get bubbles from dust specs or lint then the person who installed it failed.
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Yeah mines just about perfect, the key is to keep your fingers wet.
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Yea man I had them stupid T-Mobile anti smear screen protectors on and they sucked Aldo had a body glove case on... well guess what I keep both off the body glove scratched the sides of my phone a little and with the screen protection off its so much clearer and beautiful the screen just pops I love it had it off now for a month and not one scratch not even the tiniest scratch. So I guess the gorilla glass works and when I go out I'll throw a gel case on around the phone
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Same here Bro well I do have a Skinomi carbon fiber wrap on the back and a screen protector from them love it but when I go out I throw on a tpu case or something gel like.
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I left the factory one on because it's the only one that I've seen that covered the (almost) entire screen. I'm still looking though
I install the zagg universal screen protectors at work. Since they are so tough I wouldn't reccomend trimming it with a pair of scissors but rather a razor blade. Works great.
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I'm using the Clarivue anti-glare SP on mine -- not for protection, since I keep the phone in a belt case, but to reduce fingerprint smudges and glare. It really helps with those things and doesn't degrade the image quality much at all. I also really like the feel -- on the bare screen, my finger would drag and stick a little on the smooth glass, but the screen protector has just enough texture so it's like moving my finger over paper, no sticking or dragging.
i have not drop mine or put it with things that can scratch it, yet I'm starting to see light scratch marks on it along with two really small straight scratch. This is kinda sucks. Anyone else have similar issue?
I thought it was supposed to be strong.
On my first GS3 I had it ONE day and I put it in my jeans pocket with nothing else in it... pull my phone out and have a nice, but faint, scratch.
Lucky (or unlucky) for me, my phone had a defect so I took it back and exchanged it.
Put a Zagg HD on it right away.
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I liked Gorrilla glass (1) better was more durable to scratches.my x2 with gorilla glass (1) till this day no marks and dropped it lots of times, my s3 I'm very care full heard this new gorilla glass(2) not very good even tho they claim it to be.
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I had a couple fine scratches on my Droid RAZR, after about a year with no screen protector, and a dedicated pocket (no keys, change, etc). I put a screen protector on my S3 because of that. Went through two protectors before I found a good one that actually feels nice and smooth. Tried ZaggHD and it was awful and tacky feeling. Tried another thin protector that wouldn't stick on the corners. Finally settled on one from Rearth, called Ringbo
Ultimate clear plus. It was a little tacky at first but after about an hour of use its as smooth as the glass was, and has an oleophobic coating. I'll never trust gorilla glass again after the RAZR.
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I bought my gs3 used to keep my unlimited. It had a few faint scratches I didn't know about until a few days after. I applied a wet application screen protector and now the scratches aren't visible. One thing I read that works but didn't try was using RainX windshield protection on the screen which fills in the faint scratches.
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I prefer spigen sgp ultra clear can't even tell it's there so smooth also no tacky feeling, you can get one on eBay cheap.
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i usually use screen protectors on all my phone, but not my s3 and not a single scratch on screen in the two months i've owned it
Huh. My Zagg HD isn't tacky at all.
The original Zagg was horrible but I absolutely love the Zagg HD. Feels like glass to me
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Its the fine particles in your pocket that scratch up the screen. dust, sand, fine dirt, it all really does a number on that glass. I still haven't gotten around to putting anything on mine even though I do have a couple faint scratches, but I'll probably have to get something soon. I like the look of the Spigen Ultra Clear, but i'll most likely pick up whatever Best Buy has in stock.
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i have not drop mine or put it with things that can scratch it, yet I'm starting to see light scratch marks on it along with two really small straight scratch. This is kinda sucks. Anyone else have similar issue?
I thought it was supposed to be strong.
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I must sadly agree. My old Droid X with original gorilla glass lasted 2 years with no screen protector and is as good as the day I brought it home from the store. I didn' t treat my GS3 any differently and very, very quickly had light surface scratches especially around the edges/bezel area near the camera. Gorilla Glass 2 is *not* as good as original Gorilla Glass.
Screen protector on this one, which hides the damage. It still irks me knowing it's there.
Probably another 10 or so more threads like this along with the 10 or so previous ones will yield an answer.
Gorilla glass is not scratch proof. If you have sand or quartz in your pocket it will scratch the phone. The size of sand or quartz can be almost invisible to the naked eye and it will still leave scratches if you happen to rub it agaonst the screen.
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Gorilla glass is not scratch proof. If you have sand or quartz in your pocket it will scratch the phone. The size of sand or quartz can be almost invisible to the naked eye and it will still leave scratches if you happen to rub it agaonst the screen.
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Pretty much, as scratchproof != shatterproof
As prior posters mentioned, sand is highly abrasive to any glass - even coated Gorilla Glass 2. A little sand in your pocket and the phone will look roughed up without much work.
A good video created by XDA explained the strengths and non-strengths of Gorilla Glass and is hosted at YouTube, I can dig up the reference if interested.
EDIT: Ah, what the heck . . .
- ooofest
Extreme like a boss!.
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ty all
yeah, good replies guys. Thanks. Just got my Ringbo, ill give this a shot.
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Gorilla glass is not scratch proof. If you have sand or quartz in your pocket it will scratch the phone. The size of sand or quartz can be almost invisible to the naked eye and it will still leave scratches if you happen to rub it agaonst the screen.
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yeah i know it aint scratch proof or shatterproof, or any of that shenanigans.....just saying with all that hype around it...you would think it would hold against little lints and such.
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Extreme like a boss!.
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will try this next because of all the good review and hype.
If you crack your screen and the phone still works and you trust your DIY abilities you can replace the GLASS in an hour start to finish.
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If you crack your screen and the phone still works and you trust your DIY abilities you can replace the GLASS in an hour start to finish.
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And you can say bye bye to insurance (if any)
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will try this next because of all the good review and hype.
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I like it. I just miss the feeling of glass. It wasn't slippery on glass, but now its easier to clean, and it really does work! (So far)
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Is there any way to remove a small scratch on my phone screen//
The screen is scratch-resistant though
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I am sure you can take it to the local computer shop and pay them $30 to remove them if you are being annoyed by it. If you prefer not to, you can put a screen protector on to cover the scratch.
Iver hear using toothpaste (one with no "grains" can be used as well as car wax. I've use both for light scratches and some medium scratches on my phone and glasses... I dont know what else to use that works as advertised
I think toothpaste is not good idea.
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I think toothpaste is not good idea.
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Same here, thats not good idea..
Just use the toothpaste to brush your teeth n go to store to buy some anti scratch layer.
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Whitening toothpaste works great on glass. I would not use it on plastic though.
I had a scratch on a remote control screen - not touch screen just a LCD screen. The glass face had a small scratch, used whitening toothpaste, a damp kitchen cloth and rubbed it in for about 30 minutes. It got rid of the scratch, and it didn't effect the glass translucently around the scratch. If you tried that on plastic it'll make the scratch disappear but it'll blur the plastic around it. And for a LCD it'll effect how the pixel light through it.
So don't do it. Either replace the screen, or live with it. Always use a screen protector. Even glass can be scratched, if you have keys in your pocket metal is harder than glass, so it'll scratch.
correction screen was like old type "casio" type LCD monochome screen, not RGB pixels.
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Even glass can be scratched, if you have keys in your pocket metal is harder than glass, so it'll scratch.
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It's the other way round, even a knife (just a simple metal knife not some diamond edged sword ) won't scratch glass. Try it if you don't believe me then try it on a mirror or window or something instead of the phone (because actually the oleophobic layer could be scratched by the metal)
Grit is the worst thing, if grit/dirt/small stone particles whatever you wanna call them gets in between the metal and your glass, or just grit by itself, then it will scratch the hell out of it.
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Thanx guys.. I had already a protecting cover but I read that the phone has gorilla glass which cannot be stretcher.. so I removed the protecting cover.. and boom.. the screen had a scratch ...
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What about rubbing compounds used on cars?
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Maybe one of the products that repair scratches in eyeglasses or DVD's?
There was a discussion about this a couple of years ago.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1185606
I remember it because I had a post in it.
I have had good experience using Brasso to reduce scratches on CD and DVD discs and have read about it being used to help eliminate scratches on smartphone and ipod screens as well.
I made the mistake of not buying/applying a screen protector to my phone... ONCE. Screen protectors, and at the very least a silicon protector to go around the body are the best money spent on your phone.
Toothpaste removes scratches.
You should always use those protections for the screen You dont loose sensivity, are not figerprint prone, and protect from scratches.
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Thanx guys.. I had already a protecting cover but I read that the phone has gorilla glass which cannot be stretcher.. so I removed the protecting cover.. and boom.. the screen had a scratch ...
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Gorilla Glass being scratch proof is about as real as the Jaguars winning the Superbowl this year (rimshot).
I don't know why anyone makes that claim, every person who thinks that whom I've ever met has scratches on their screen.
I've always wondered if those products that remove scratches from cars and such could be used on a cell phone screen. My thought it that it probably wouldn't work, but it might be worth a test on a Gorilla Glass device which is outdated or the like. Someone could make a lot of money on such a product though I'd imagine.
I'd never heard of toothpaste before, that's a new one.
My advice is to get a matte screen protector the day you order a device. You can get them on eBay and Amazon for like $2 or $3 for a set of 3 and they go on very nicely with no bubbles and feel really nice. And they never hamper my view of the screen. I've got one on my 720P LCD Nexus 4 screen and I really like it.
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Thanx guys.. I had already a protecting cover but I read that the phone has gorilla glass which cannot be stretcher.. so I removed the protecting cover.. and boom.. the screen had a scratch ...
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Just remember Corning Gorilla Glass is different from Scratch resistant glass. My Sony has scratch resistant glass and it does not scratch very easy. Samsung galaxy for example has gorilla glass which does scratch but is tougher to break.
Old thread but I came across it and wanted to correct some horrible information.
DO NOT USE TOOTHPASTE on your screen. Most screens now have an oleophobic layer that the toothpaste will completely decimate creating more scratches to go with whatever you have.
Want to protect your screen? Use a screen protector.
Once it's scratched it's just scratched.
so is there really a way to remove scratches on a screen?