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Anyone notice how easy it is to wipe fingerprints off the screen?

I've owned a ton of phones and this is the first phone where I can literally wipe across one area once or twice and all the fingerprints are completely gone. On my previous phones I would have to wipe over and over to get everything clean.

So easy that the screen protector I purchased from TMobile "wiped" off...
I'm paranoid about scratching the screen so I want a screen protector, but it came off so easily lol

If it makes you feel any better, I dropped my tv remote (pretty heavy) directly onto my screen today and there isn't one single scratch.
I honestly don't think screen protectors are necessary for newer phones.

brian85 said:
I honestly don't think screen protectors are necessary for newer phones.
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Keep believing that. My G2X got scratched within a week of having it. I dropped it on it's back, and in the process got some grit on the screen. It scratched while wiping the grit off.

WorldWide60 said:
Keep believing that. My G2X got scratched within a week of having it. I dropped it on it's back, and in the process got some grit on the screen. It scratched while wiping the grit off.
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Obviously...that is your fault. Specs of sand or something will scratch the screen if you wipe it off with it on there. I'm very careful before wiping the screen...I blow off the screen first, then kind of brush the microfiber cloth very quickly over the screen to get more off, then finally I use pressure to wipe the screen.
With my previous phone, I didn't use a protector and it looked brand new the day I sold it.

Yeah this screen stays clean.. I took the screen protector off and noticed this. And whoever said its hard to see this screen in direct sunlight was completely lying.
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Shaquiel Harris said:
Yeah this screen stays clean.. I took the screen protector off and noticed this. And whoever said its hard to see this screen in direct sunlight was completely lying.
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Are you serious? Someone actually said the screen is hard to see in direct sunlight? I would have to say that the person who said that is downright lying and trying to bad talk the Sensation to justify there purchase of a different device. I can honestly say, the display on the Sensation performs in direct sunlight better than any phone I've EVER used. I can't get over just how easy it is to read in direct sunlight. I put it next to my G2X and it wasn't even a contest.

Two posters above, what is the date on your sensation box and where does it say it's from?

jrwingate6 said:
Are you serious? Someone actually said the screen is hard to see in direct sunlight? I would have to say that the person who said that is downright lying and trying to bad talk the Sensation to justify there purchase of a different device. I can honestly say, the display on the Sensation performs in direct sunlight better than any phone I've EVER used. I can't get over just how easy it is to read in direct sunlight. I put it next to my G2X and it wasn't even a contest.
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Exactly what I thought bro! Just trying to down this phone because they don't have it or a Samsung fan.
And my sensation is 5/25 but I will be replacing it soon because my WiFi is completely terrible I have the death grip issue bad.
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Its def better than my N1 buts its still pretty damb bad in direct sunlight.
It does tend to stay cleaner than my priviews phones
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jrwingate6 said:
Are you serious? Someone actually said the screen is hard to see in direct sunlight? I would have to say that the person who said that is downright lying and trying to bad talk the Sensation to justify there purchase of a different device. I can honestly say, the display on the Sensation performs in direct sunlight better than any phone I've EVER used. I can't get over just how easy it is to read in direct sunlight. I put it next to my G2X and it wasn't even a contest.
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Lots of people have said that in various threads and forums. Seems most people only have great things to say about it. I should have mine tomorrow and can report back my findings.

Gorilla Glass is a wonderful thing!!!! My G2 screen still looks new after keys and coins in the pocket.

jrwingate6 said:
Are you serious? Someone actually said the screen is hard to see in direct sunlight? I would have to say that the person who said that is downright lying and trying to bad talk the Sensation to justify there purchase of a different device. I can honestly say, the display on the Sensation performs in direct sunlight better than any phone I've EVER used. I can't get over just how easy it is to read in direct sunlight. I put it next to my G2X and it wasn't even a contest.
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What is your display/brightness setting on? If mine is the highest then I have no issues seeing the screen in direct sunlight. However, if I have it set to auto, then it's not easy to see. The date on my box is 5/25/11.

Looking carefully at the screen, is does not seem to be a plain glass. There is what looks like a clear coat! Even the refloection on it when its off are not totally straight like on an ordinary phone, an HD2 for example. So I would suggest that there is some kind of (semi?) anti-print coating.
Note that the HD2 was also having a Gorilla Glass.

My 25/05/11 Sensation gets smudges on its screen very easily, and they are difficult to wipe off. It's also pretty hard to see in sunlight unless it's on maximum brightness.
Strange how I'm getting the opposite experience to other people here - jealous of you!

r3awak3n said:
Its def better than my N1 buts its still pretty damb bad in direct sunlight.
It does tend to stay cleaner than my priviews phones
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Doesn't the Sensation have Gorilla Glass? Mine wipes clean super easy too, loving this screen! This phone just keeps amazing me more everyday.
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omar302 said:
Looking carefully at the screen, is does not seem to be a plain glass. There is what looks like a clear coat! Even the refloection on it when its off are not totally straight like on an ordinary phone, an HD2 for example. So I would suggest that there is some kind of (semi?) anti-print coating.
Note that the HD2 was also having a Gorilla Glass.
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Hd2 did NOT have a gorilla glass.
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mike2518 said:
Hd2 did NOT have a gorilla glass.
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In that case, i stand corrected. My bad. Amazing though.
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G2x screen protectors?

I bought 3 sets of screen protectors. One from china, one from the us, one from ny. Random sellers with good ratings. Turns out the ones from us and china scratched when even wiped with the given cloth. And the one from ny had way too many bubbles (not due to dust. It was because it was too stiff?)
So if anyone has any extras that are good that you can spare, would you be willing to donate it to me? . Please and thank yous!
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i actually just got a couple of screen protectors from eBay and they were pretty good. Went on nice, with no bubbles or deteriorating of visual quality. its also fingerprint proof which is really convenient especially since i use my phone a lot. check it out, pretty good price
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/270861417803?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/270861417803?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I will vouch for the protectors BlazinHitman posted, I bought 1 while I was waiting on my G2x to arrive and I will say it is a pretty decent screen shield. Also out of sheer curiosity I ordered a set from T-Mobile and the ones I go from then were the worst ones I have ever seen. They give you these mm thick bullet proof screen shields that you can barely see through. Almost makes your display look like a old school gameboy

ahaha hows the touch screen with the screen protector? ahahah. and just out of curiosity, if we cant put the protector on with the first try, is it still good for a second go? as my hands arent very stable.
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bought it. .hopefully its as good as you say
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Light-라이트 said:
ahaha hows the touch screen with the screen protector? ahahah. and just out of curiosity, if we cant put the protector on with the first try, is it still good for a second go? as my hands arent very stable.
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I got a TPU case and screen protector and epic failed to put it on. I had to trash it. I just bought the ones from the link above, they could be a little different, and maybe I'll have better luck with my hands this time around. If not, oh well, it's $2.

yeeee. good luck to us.
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Light-라이트 said:
ahaha hows the touch screen with the screen protector? ahahah. and just out of curiosity, if we cant put the protector on with the first try, is it still good for a second go? as my hands arent very stable.
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That. Screen protector will not affect the touch screen. And you can reuse it as long as you don't put any bends/creases in it.
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i was asking because a mm thick is pretty thick imo. anyways. good luck to us.
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Light-라이트 said:
i was asking because a mm thick is pretty thick imo. anyways. good luck to us.
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No no no, the mm thick one I was referring to was the ones I bought from T-Mobile when I ordered the phone. Those things I swear are thick enough to be bullet proof. The ones you ordered are thin, and clear. You will not even know you have it on the phone when you get it on.

cool. is it scratch proof? not totally scratch proof, i mean like scratchproof from like cards and stuff. .
and does anyone have the replacement tools to change the bezel? i ordered a bezel but it didnt come with the tools. . if anyone has extras, would ya'll be kind enough to send me a screw driver and on of those poppy thingies? thanks )). i cant stand scratches or marks on my phone so i wipe the phone everytime i take it out of my pocket. and the guy i bought it from screwed me over by giving me a screwed up bezel with dents and really noticable scratches.
thanks~~~.
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Light-라이트 said:
cool. is it scratch proof? not totally scratch proof, i mean like scratchproof from like cards and stuff. .
thanks~~~.
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I put mine on using my old blockbuster card and had no problems or any scuff marks.
And I do not have any small tools like that sorry.

yea like panowolf suggested use a credit card or something like that to smooth out the screen protector when u put it on. also make sure to clean it extra well, it comes with a couple of cleaning cloths. if you put it on correctly u should be good to go

i read that its reusable. we can just wash it?
the thing is... the crap screen protectors i got from china scratched from the credit card. (lol). or maybe i was just pressing too hard.which still doesnt mke any sense.
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Light-라이트 said:
i read that its reusable. we can just wash it?
the thing is... the crap screen protectors i got from china scratched from the credit card. (lol). or maybe i was just pressing too hard.which still doesnt mke any sense.
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Yes you can reuse/wash it. Just be sure to put it on slow. Most people who put them on themselves just lay the entire protector down and try to work the bubbles out. You gotta slowly apply it and work the air out as you go. But im sure you know this already

I ordered the lifetime stealth shieldz from amazon, 2 for 5 bucks in case you needed another for whatever reason. I've only had it on for a couple weeks but it still looks as good as new, feels good no scratches and still perfectly clear.

BlazinHitman said:
i actually just got a couple of screen protectors from eBay and they were pretty good. Went on nice, with no bubbles or deteriorating of visual quality. its also fingerprint proof which is really convenient especially since i use my phone a lot. check it out, pretty good price
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/270861417803?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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Got mine last night. They feel a little plastic-y on there, the other one I had (but ruined) felt nicer. But these went on without many bubble problems, good enough!

xAshxMoneyx said:
Got mine last night. They feel a little plastic-y on there, the other one I had (but ruined) felt nicer. But these went on without many bubble problems, good enough!
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Basically what he said.
And i thought it would cover the whole screen. Not just the middle. But still good
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Light-라이트 said:
Basically what he said.
And i thought it would cover the whole screen. Not just the middle. But still good
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are you talking about the sides? cause then yea i see what your talking about, thats the only problem with these, other ways it covers the entire screen lengthwise including the soft keys and up to the top by the front camera

Same question. Does anyone have experience getting the full width screen protectors?
Specifically I'm looking for either matte or mirror ones.

Anyone else scratch their camera yet?

Just noticed today my camera lens has a fine scratch running across it. Its about a hair away from the shutter thankfully. Didn't think this thing would scratch that easily...Ive had a case on and haven't even dropped it once since I got it on day 1 of release!
Anyone else in the same boat as me? Now I'm pretty worried I will get another one across the lens area and it will cause my camera to be useless...and I already know vzw won't replace the phone for something like that (not that id want one of the junk refurbs anyway)
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You can replace the camera lens for almost nothing. The cover you see when you take the battery cover off has the camera lense embedded in it and can be replaced in 2 seconds with a small screw driver. The cover is like $5 I think.

Imatoasta said:
You can replace the camera lens for almost nothing. The cover you see when you take the battery cover off has the camera lense embedded in it and can be replaced in 2 seconds with a small screw driver. The cover is like $5 I think.
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Hmmm...if I could find one around that price is probably buy it! I can only find the camera module itself for $35...do you have any idea where I could go about finding the cover?
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I can't seem to find it but I remember it was like $5 off a spare parts site. Maybe somebody else will chime in.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-camera-...580433?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc98e3f11

I got a tiny one.
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No scratches. My back of my phone case is about 5mm deep, so fortunately it protects the lens.
Didn't know u can replace cover tho. Good info to file away for later
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That's good to know it can be replaced. The back cover from Verizon goes for about $8 also, so now I'm not too worried about scratches.

Thanks for the link! I guess color doesn't matter since you don't see that part anyway!
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+1 to OP. Glad to know I have options. Fortunately the bad scratch I have stopped just short of causing any issues. No clue how it got there.
Currently not being productive on my S3.

duarian said:
Just noticed today my camera lens has a fine scratch running across it. Its about a hair away from the shutter thankfully. Didn't think this thing would scratch that easily...Ive had a case on and haven't even dropped it once since I got it on day 1 of release!
Anyone else in the same boat as me? Now I'm pretty worried I will get another one across the lens area and it will cause my camera to be useless...and I already know vzw won't replace the phone for something like that (not that id want one of the junk refurbs anyway)
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Yeah I have a crack right underneath the lense on my evo lte but luckily it doesn't effect the pictures I take
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-camera-...580433?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc98e3f11
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I wouldn't buy that one. I just got one and it doesn't match perfectly on VZW version. Notice the open hole towards the bottom. Also bottom inside parts doesn't allow it to easily sit flush. Screw holes match up though. The ebay one is the bottom picture.
If anyone knows of a way to get a VZW version let me know. Seems others may know of other sites? The actual fix is easy. Just need the part.
My problem is worse.

Ouch! Thanks for the heads up.
Currently not being productive on my S3.

I got the extended battery more for the protection of the camera than battery life. The extended cover has a nice deep hole to protect the camera, speaker and flash. It also helps a tiny bit with sun glare on certain pics... a very tiny bit.

Samsung and Corning Inc.: Repair or Replace Samsung Galaxy S3's Glass

Trying to get the word out here for all who have been affected by their defective glass breaking.
I want to mention that I am NOT the creator of this petition I am nearly passing information on after I found it during a Google search.
http://www.change.org/petitions/spr...laxy-s3-s-that-have-defective-gorilla-glass-2

Signed
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Signed Ty for starting this
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Signed Ty for starting this
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Your welcome!

Signed as well!
I just bought the glass replacement for my screen have yet to work up the courage to try to peal it off with a hair dryer! Let me get a new one Verizon!

srs731 said:
Signed as well!
I just bought the glass replacement for my screen have yet to work up the courage to try to peal it off with a hair dryer! Let me get a new one Verizon!
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I feel for you the exact way mine broke was falling out of my dress pocket as I reached over in my car. It fell out hit my bottom door jam which broke the fall and it hit the ground maybe 10 inches off and broke! On top of that I ordered the glass and I did not heat it enough when removing and destroyed the digitizer!!! So a very expensive lesson indeed.
Now I did not start this to advertise but I have since replaced over a dozen pieces of glass for friends family and ones I have advertised here locally. I have become very proficient at doing it and I can point you to this thread for help before you try. I would say DO NOT try it until you read that thread through.. It is a bunch of pages so try and pay attention to the posts of advise and help. Quick points. Lots of heat but keep it moving! Use plastic razor blades lest you scratch your digitizer. Heat wedge, heat wedge... Be careful not to damage the bottom ribbon cable or touch screen soft buttons and finally start from the TOP!! NEVER EVER start from the bottom... Get some 2mm 3M double sided tape as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890708
If you still do not want to attempt it for fear of breaking it I can do it for you for a very reasonable price. PM me if you are interested and I will give you the details. Currently I have 3 XDA members sending me their phones for glass replacement. :good:
Now on to the petition everyone sign it!!!

Fingers crossed it wont happen to me. I already dropped my phone a couple of times and I fear it's just a matter of time. I think i should invest in a slightly better case for drop protection.
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*Signed* I'm the guy who's screen split from temperature change!

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*Signed* I'm the guy who's screen split from temperature change!
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I read about this happening to people... If that happened to me trust me they would give me a new phone. Have you called and complained??
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I haven't had any issues, but signed anyways.

S View cover is terrible

Doesn't close properly
and the window gets smudged so easily inside and out rendering limited visibility
Overall, its a bag of **** and I wouldn't recommend it at all.

winwiz said:
Doesn't close properly
and the window gets smudged so easily inside and out rendering limited visibility
Overall, its a bag of **** and I wouldn't recommend it at all.
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Thanks for a quick review lol...I was fixing to buy it until I saw a video on youtube saying the same thing. Oh well, just a rubber/plastic case it is for me.

Go for the sgp cases mate. They look awesome
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It's a good concept, except I'm having to leave my phone face down

Agree
wouldn't even put it on even if they gave it free with the box it looks weird

way over priced.

Couldn't agree more with this, was really looking forward to this case but I'd re-packaged it back up for a return within ten minutes. For the price of it it really is very poor, in fact I wouldn't use it for any price.
I've switched to a Spigen screen protector and one of their neo hybrid cases. Great combo.

winwiz said:
Doesn't close properly
and the window gets smudged so easily inside and out rendering limited visibility
Overall, its a bag of **** and I wouldn't recommend it at all.
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You sure it was the official one?
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jrollercoasters said:
You sure it was the official one?
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Weird mines pretty good, no complaints. Mine closes but will open if I hold it upside down but that's gonna happen.
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It's definitely over priced buy people were finding deals for 30 which is a much more reasonable price.
And there was a thread on this already explaining that the case not closing all the way was a common issue that would go away with a couple days of breaking in.
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I love mine. Got it free at the launch event.

Yeah, I love this case.. Already tried a couple but this makes the phone look more high-end.
After a couple of days the hinge loosens up.. just gots to ride it out
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I actually like it, although it's super overpriced
The cover does loosen up over time, although an extra 1mm of material in the hinge area would have made a tremendous difference
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Does anyone have pictures/ videos of the white s view on the black mist s4?

As above, it will loosen up soon. Mine is shutting more and more by the hour
Also found it very pricy (Paid £38 before launch) and feel I need a case for a case just to protect the more expensive one but anyway

are you guys not getting smudge marks on the window? inside and out?

question about this case when taking pics or recording video, does it bother you guys much?

I've seen one also in the Samsung kiosk in Best Buy, and I have to agree they are crap. It doesn't seem to close properly, and for something that feels that cheap and basic, it shouldn't be $60. And I agree with someone above - I wouldn't use them even if they were free.

Yeah I have one too and not happy with it. Think long term too, this thing is going to cause some crazy screen burn on that HD amoled.
What were Samsung thinking... Oh wait yeah $$$$$$ ....