Has your screen scratched? How long have you had it? Should I use a screen shield?
I bought mine December 2nd. No screen protector. No case.
No scratches.
yes it has been scratched
No scratches both in December
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i would recommend getting a screen protector. the first week i got mine, my little brother decided to get a hold of it and chuck it across my room. i got a huge gash due to it landing face down and sliding on the hardwood floor. two days after that i dropped it from about 2.5 feet up and my glass cracked. i was so excited when i found out how expensive replacing it is. (ie: about $200-$400), i now have replaced my glass and put a screen protector on
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i would recommend getting a screen protector. the first week i got mine, my little brother decided to get a hold of it and chuck it across my room. i got a huge gash due to it landing face down and sliding on the hardwood floor. two days after that i dropped it from about 2.5 feet up and my glass cracked. i was so excited when i found out how expensive replacing it is. (ie: about $200-$400), i now have replaced my glass and put a screen protector on
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Screen protectors don't protect from drops AFAIK. I got mine like 2 months ago and no protection used, not scratched yet. I used my captivate for over a year the same way and I only had ONE scratch because I was stupid enough to put it in the same pocket as my keys.
I've had mine for about 4 months now. No scratches/cracks. I handle my phones carefully, though. It always goes in my back pocket, away from other objects, and I take it out when I sit down.
Bought my phone the first day they were released.
It has a tiny 1/2" long scratch. Barely visible, but it's there. I accidentally put it in my pocket with car keys. Don't normally do that. But I didn't notice for about 30 minutes while it was in there and I was moving around a lot.
I removed my screen protector about 3 weeks ago because i hate how it easily get finger prints. I love the feel of the glass and it doesnt get any scratch even if i put it in my pocket a lot..
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I was going to leave my skyrocket bare until I read all of the reports from other users about how the Gorilla Glass is less prone to break but can scratch very easily. So I had Ghost Armor at the mall put a protector on my screen. Two weeks later, my wife threw me a set of house keys while I was reading an email and they landed right on the screen. The protector took a beating. I had it replaced for $5 and the screen is still perfect.
It's a compromise. I'd rather have it bare, but you take a chance that an accident will happen.
The skyrocket doesn't have gorilla glass.
Mine is cool. It has a dedicated pocket though.
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Just put a screen protector on it would you rather risk scratches or have some fingerprints
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I put my case and shield on when i think it may be good to have for the day, but most often when i go out drinking.
I've had my white Skyrocket since mid December and so far I don't have a mark on my screen. I can't stand screen protectors and within a day I had pushed the one in my case out. I do keep it in a pocket by itself though.
I bought it in December, and since then, I installed this case. It's pretty decent, no problems so far.
Mine has a dedicated pocket as well.. pretty good way to keep it safe. Owned mine since november, and it has one small scratch about 2 cm long that is only visible with the screen off and holding the phone as a certain angle.. not bad. Not as scratch resistant as my captivate though I'd say.
since early Dec. no screen protection. no scratches. never put it in my jeans pocket with anything other than paper stuff.
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I jumped a good 9 foot tall fence on monday (i'm hispanic) and on the very top on the way over, my naked, unscreenprotected bab..skyrocket fell out of my athletic shorts pocket onto a concrete sidewalk hitting it usb port side first. I thought i was screwed but when i picked it up, not a scratch on the unshattered screen and the SR was all good to go besides quite a bit of scuffs on the bottom. see pics:
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I jumped a good 9 foot tall fence on monday (i'm hispanic) and on the very top on the way over, my naked, unscreenprotected bab..skyrocket fell out of my athletic shorts pocket onto a concrete sidewalk hitting it usb port side first. I thought i was screwed but when i picked it up, not a scratch on the unshattered screen and the SR was all good to go besides quite a bit of scuffs on the bottom. see pics:
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You just HAD to add the part where your hispanic and jumping a fence... didn't you.
I usually have my phone in a case and screen protector, but it feels so sleek without the case, so I took it off. <3
I want to take off the screen protector (removable/reusable/washable screen protector), but I know the second I do, I'll end up scratching it.
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Screen protectors don't protect from drops AFAIK. I got mine like 2 months ago and no protection used, not scratched yet. I used my captivate for over a year the same way and I only had ONE scratch because I was stupid enough to put it in the same pocket as my keys.
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im pretty sure i know that, but in my case it helped from the glass going everywhere. when i replaced my screen, i took my screensaver off and the glass went with it. so there you go, sorry i didnt put it in enough context.
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I bought the ballistic BC case and I love it. Except for the screen protector. It got scratched and really blurry and it really ruined the amazing quality of the infuses screen. So I applied a regular screen protector (pack of three from Walmart for 10 bucks) and popped out the built in case protector easily by pushing on the edges and then put the case back on and now I must say that I am back to liking the case. And I am most likley going to dremel off the little Red bar behind the camera because it gives my pictures a red tint to it. I was skeptical at first but now its all good.
(Edit)Does anyone else get this when they take a picture with flash?
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Thought about what to do if and when mine got too damaged. Good idea.
Cranky...
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Aussti said:
I bought the ballistic BC case and I love it. Except for the screen protector. It got scratched and really blurry and it really ruined the amazing quality of the infuses screen. So I applied a regular screen protector (pack of three from Walmart for 10 bucks) and popped out the built in case protector easily by pushing on the edges and then put the case back on and now I must say that I am back to liking the case. And I am most likley going to dremel off the little Red bar behind the camera because it gives my pictures a red tint to it. I was skeptical at first but now its all good.
(Edit)Does anyone else get this when they take a picture with flash?
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so why do you even want a screen protector? The glass is scratch resistant and off course the screen looks so much better without it.
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so why do you even want a screen protector? The glass is scratch resistant and off course the screen looks so much better without it.
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Because scratch resistant doesn't mean it will never get scratched. Even with just light use there are ever so slight scratch marks near the top of my phone.
I have no scratches on my screen. Even after taking a key to it lol. Anyways what i came in here for was to say i had the ballistic case and the proximity sensor part was messing with my phone. Took it back and got a refund. Gonna go back to the otterbox just because of the quality and the ease of using the buttons
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I have no scratches on my screen. Even after taking a key to it lol. Anyways what i came in here for was to say i had the ballistic case and the proximity sensor part was messing with my phone. Took it back and got a refund. Gonna go back to the otterbox just because of the quality and the ease of using the buttons
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get the SC case ive had one for about 2 weeks now and it works perfect no problems with it messing with the sensor or anything its not as big as the HC case it like the perfect size and i think it looks better it dosent have a built in screen protector but no need for it anyway
heres a link where u can buy it for like half the price
http://www.thecellguru.com/Products/32675
I have the same case and I removed the built in protector not long after getting it. It just takes away from the beauty of the screen.
Are there any good ones that don't take away from the luxury of the nice screen?
I have that same case.. I love the belt clip holder. And no. I don't have that problem. And I take a good amount of pictures. I hope that dremel fixes your problems.
And as you said.. those Walmart screen protectors worked fine? There's not any give on the front part that clips in? It seems like there would be more than usual because it is a lot thinner of a protector? (for everyone that doesn't have one it's a fairly sheet thick of pllastic)
And if you are coming here thinking of getting one, I will share my experiences with you. The case is made up of a hard plastic that is a .... well let's just say it's really hard to take off. Not impossible but especially that first time. This makes battery pulls harder. Sometimes you can get around it by killing the phone by holding the power for 6 or so seconds and then hitting the volume keys at the right time but it doesn't always work. The outer layer that comes on the case is nice and bulky. If you think that you will be sticking it in your pocket with this layer you got another thing coming. It's a very sticky plastic which makes it very hard to pull out of a pocket. It works very well with the case holder though. A rather obnoxious thing is there is slits around the base layer that the case slides into. The top two and the bottom two tend to come undone very easily. They always seem to slide out which is annoying. It's doesn't exactly make it feel like the case is going to come off but annoying. The only way that you can keep it in your pocket is if you don't have that layer on which decreases the protection. It feels VERY solid when you have the extra layer on and rather secure when you don't. It's also a little rough on the hands around the edges so if you have soft girly hands then you might want to looks else wards towards a pretty smooth case. But if you are a man and work in something tough or just aren't sure where you will drop it, this is the case for you. (Have never used otterbox..). But that is NOT to say that this case is by any means perfect. I had this problem where it felt like the vibration inside the case was going to rattle the phone to pieces.. that was kind of unnerving but I got used to it after a while. Then when on vacation I hopped onto a hotel bed, my right hip landing on the bed and the hip belt holder BROKE! I wasn't very happy because I was busy and couldn't go to ATT but it would no longer hold my phone. After all these problems I took it back to ATT where they quickly traded out the case for a new one.. I had my receipt of course.. I THINK they used it? Not positive. I have had this new case for 2 or so month have jumped onto my own bed and haven't broken it. It's also worth mentioning that at ATT they mentioned something about a one-time exchange policy. one coworker to another which means I can't break it again within my one year time frame. D: This is a bummer because I went through 3 ipod touches in one year. Let's say I realized just how much water was in my life... And finally if you are still reading this thanks, I didn't mean to make it so lengthy. In conclusion, it's a good case, pricy but protects it well. It's dropped a few times and I haven't really thought twice, because it's "designed to survive life".. just don't jump on a hotel bed.
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I just went ahead and switched to my SG case
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So, after 1 month with this phone it fell from my pants pocket and display was damaged, glass didn't break but display is totally ruined so I can't use it anymore. Case + Tempered glass didn't do anything to protect it.
I can't believe this, before this phone I had a Huawei G7 and fell countless times to the floor, even in the water and not even a single crack in it.
Be carefull with this phone, just an advice.
Here's a vid from SquareTrade testing this phone and showing how fragile it is (thanks bw03 for sharing it)
http://www.androidheadlines.com/2015...ble-phone.html
It has Gorilla Glass 3 so that kind of surprises me.
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It has Gorilla Glass 3 so that kind of surprises me.
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I know, had worse accidents with other phones and never had a broken display.
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Knock on wood, I've been lucky.
Have dropped my phone like six times now, all onto concrete or tile from about waist height.
No issues yet, knock on wood.
It's got a flimsy super thin case that does not protect the corners but so far I guess it's fallen the right way.
I've dropped my phone several time as well. No issues. Its more luck (or lack thereof) of the drop than anything.
Dropped mine about 3 times from shirt pocket so about a 4-5 ft drop concrete tile and hardwood floor no scratches no breaks...
My girlfriend dropped mine and it got a bunch of cracks and now I have to use otg and a mouse to use it
I have made insurance in case of breaking the Display for 25 euros.....
I wish I had an insurance before, god damn it was the 1st time I dropped mine
insurance here in brazil is about BRL500, something about 120US$, so i'd rather stay safe :B
That being said, this slippery fella right here has already fallen a couple of times, only some hard-to-notice scratches on the case, tempered glass not broke yet.
I forgot to mention I went full bore on mine got maxed out memory wood back and insurance... Main reason why it is not rooted yet...
Dropped mine more times than I care to remember.
TPU case, absolutely no issues in about 6 months of ownership.
This is nothing new. See here:
http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...the-moto-x-pure-the-most-breakable-phone.html
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This is nothing new. See here:
http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...the-moto-x-pure-the-most-breakable-phone.html
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Whoa man, wish I had that info before, thanks for sharing
You're all warned now, get yourselves a good case because my TPU didn't protect it
Now that I think, My TPU case only protected the glass (it didnt break, not a single scratch) but it didn't absorb the impact to protect the display
I don't know if they make the rhino case for our phone but I got a kick out of this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DvhljsZY88
Bought this after my Xperia fell from maybe a foot and a half and completely shattered. That same phone fell out of my hands at a train station and was subsequently kicked by a passer by (accidentally, not maliciously) and came through completely unscathed. Was in the same case in both instances. Sometimes it hits at just the perfect angle that there's no hope.
That SquareTrade review worries me a bit...
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I kneeled down to pet a small dog and my jacket pockets inverted. The phone fell about 24 inches onto dirt and the edge of the screen snapped. All the screens breaking on this phone is not a case of bad luck. The screen's rim is clearly not designed correctly. It's shorter than the glass and smaller in diameter than the chassis - totally useless. Check any other phone, even the cheap Chinese phones, and you'll find that a flat surface can not touch the glass or the chassis next to the glass.
I'm mad now because this is clearly going to happen again and it's $150 each time. I'm thinking about not repairing it and buying another brand. No wonder there are no accessories or development for this phone. Most people are staying clear of it.
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I kneeled down to pet a small dog and my jacket pockets inverted. The phone fell about 24 inches onto dirt and the edge of the screen snapped. All the screens breaking on this phone is not a case of bad luck. The screen's rim is clearly not designed correctly. It's shorter than the glass and smaller in diameter than the chassis - totally useless. Check any other phone, even the cheap Chinese phones, and you'll find that a flat surface can not touch the glass or the chassis next to the glass.
I'm mad now because this is clearly going to happen again and it's $150 each time. I'm thinking about not repairing it and buying another brand. No wonder there are no accessories or development for this phone. Most people are staying clear of it.
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Sorry for your bad luck on the drop, but have you even looked in the development thread?
Mine fell out of my pocket when I was getting out of the car. It's pretty low so it was probably a 2-3ft drop onto the concrete. It shattered and the right half of the touch screen stopped working. I couldnt find a complete white assembly with the frame besides some obscure website where it was out of stock for who knows how long. I had to buy just the screen and glass itself. It was very difficult to take the broken screen out of the frame and glue the new one in. If I was able to get a complete assembly the repair would be very easy.
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Hey guys, I know the phone has only been released a week ago, but has anyone started to see any scuff marks on their phone? Interested to see for those who are rocking their phone naked if they've managed to get any scuff or scratch marks on the rear glass or screen yet?
Huey85 said:
Hey guys, I know the phone has only been released a week ago, but has anyone started to see any scuff marks on their phone? Interested to see for those who are rocking their phone naked if they've managed to get any scuff or scratch marks on the rear glass or screen yet?
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It's not easy to scuff glass... I have a nearly 6 months old galaxy note 5 (same glass construction as the s7) that's still perfect.
I kept the plastic on the front and back of my phone and my girlfriends phone until we got home. Put a front screen protector on both immediately.
Kept the plastic on the back of my phone until my case came in. No scratches on mine.
My girlfriend apparently doesn't care about her phone scratching as much...But will nag me to death if I forget to wipe off the bathroom sink smh...
She took the plastic off the back of her phone after it started peeling, still no case (Because she can't decide on one), and her front screen protector is peeling up already. No scratches yet but if anyone's going to scratch it....will be her.
quicky2g said:
My girlfriend apparently doesn't care about her phone scratching as much...But will nag me to death if I forget to wipe off the bathroom sink smh...
She took the plastic off the back of her phone after it started peeling, still no case (Because she can't decide on one), and her front screen protector is peeling up already. No scratches yet but if anyone's going to scratch it....will be her.
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So many ways I want to respond to this...
1st: Murphy's Law dictates that hers will remain in perfect shape with no protection, and yours will be scratched all over.
2nd: Perhaps your girlfriend is trying to suggest that she prefers things naked?
garyd9 said:
So many ways I want to respond to this...
1st: Murphy's Law dictates that hers will remain in perfect shape with no protection, and yours will be scratched all over.
2nd: Perhaps your girlfriend is trying to suggest that she prefers things naked?
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Murphy's Law is killing me lately... Used Samsung Pay very first time on an old drive through car wash then it rains 3 days in a row.
I bet my dog will end up chewing on my phone and leave hers alone. Even Best Buy knows dogs are bad news for cell phones. Their mobile protection has a Beagle right on the front...I have 2 beagles:
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I'll take a naked girlfriend over a naked phone all day
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I'll take a naked girlfriend over a naked phone all day
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Wow. I need to read posts more carefully. I scanned through your post and saw the "I'll take a naked girlfriend..." comment directly below a picture of a dog... :laugh:
Please tell me that your dog isn't named Murphy.
Huey85 said:
Hey guys, I know the phone has only been released a week ago, but has anyone started to see any scuff marks on their phone? Interested to see for those who are rocking their phone naked if they've managed to get any scuff or scratch marks on the rear glass or screen yet?
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Had mine for three days and have a light scratch on the screen and a small nick on the back. I never put covers on my phones so I take the chance. I am careful with them but they all get marked up a little bit at some point.
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Hey guys, I know the phone has only been released a week ago, but has anyone started to see any scuff marks on their phone? Interested to see for those who are rocking their phone naked if they've managed to get any scuff or scratch marks on the rear glass or screen yet?
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So far mine has been doing pretty well. I've dropped a few times on various surfaces with no scratches to the screen or back. I did manage to get a small ding in the corner where it landed on a concrete patio, but that is on the metal frame. The glass is still pristine. I've been quite impressed actually.
Thanks for the reply so far guys. I've been watching reviews and durability tests on YouTube and it looks like the screen can take a good beating and still come out perfectly fine. The back glass on the other hand, people seem to be finding that it is scuffing and scratching up a lot easier than the screen. I know that the specs say gorilla glass 4 on the front and back but I'm curious to know why the back glass isn't fairing as well.
Had a case since buying this phone because it's all glass. Never put a case or tempered glass on any of my LG phones but that's because they were plastic but they did handle quite a few drops. Who here is rocking theirs naked? This phone is too beautiful to cover it up. Any of you have dropped an broken it? If so from what height?
i've good luck with naked s7 edge for a year now
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i've good luck with naked s7 edge for a year now
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Have you dropped on accident before?
The only reason I have a clear back case for mine is because if I don't, my fat fingers touch the edge of the screen and make it near impossible to operate...
I'm pretty careful, but have dropped it onto a tiled floor a couple of times from ~1m with no damage.
Nope. Luck us with me.
I used my s6edge without a case for 1 year and a half...dropped it 4 times total and no damage at the screen or the back just few scufs here and there...a lot of mini scratches but those are invisible unless you put it on the sunlight...currently using my s7edge with a plastic cover...im asfraid to use it without althought this cover makes it look like sh*t..
I have only the clear case which came with it when it was purchased. Swiped it off a table a week ago and everything is working fine. Carrying it in my trouser pocket every day and no scratches on the screen.
I don't buy a beautiful and slim phone like S7 edge to hide it behind a case that makes it fat again !...
... but I broke the screen once and the back twice, which costs an eye to get repaired
Well, it didn't break each time it fell on stone at least !
I bought the original samsung leather case but i used it for less than a month ahah
Oh and i freaking hate screen protectors and even more tempered glass protectors
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I don't buy a beautiful and slim phone like S7 edge to hide it behind a case that makes it fat again !...
... but I broke the screen once and the back twice, which costs an eye to get repaired
Well, it didn't break each time it fell on stone at least !
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That's what I say lol this phone is too sexy to be covered up lol from how high did it fall? On YouTube drop test it withstood from like 10 feet.
I am rocking with my s7 edge without tempered glass and cover / case since 6 months and it is fine
Using mine without screen protector, and got some small scratches (nothing really noticable, or deep). I'm also using a ~8$ silicone case.
Ima scared too.
Almost been a year now
I haven't used a screen protector or case on any of my flagship devices for the past 8 years or so, and I buy a new one every year.
Screen protectors ruin the look and feel of the gorgeous display. And cases are just ugly and bulky.
And yes I've dropped mine, many times, sometimes onto concrete from pocket height. Very minor dent on the edge. Not smashes or cracks.
I use cases only when i go out with my bike, as i have to mount on bike for SHealth.. droped mine on sunday and got a crack on top, i was on phone call when phone droped, if the phone was naked I beleive the phone couldnt survive only with small crack.. btw on daily basis i dont use any case or screen protector.
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I have seen plenty of broken screens and would recommend to anyone to put a case on their $800 device.
Had a s6 edge dropped from my hands when i tried to put it into my pouch style case. Staright down to the floor and the screen cracked terribly. Bad luck i guess now we have two s7 edges both with stock clear view and lcd view cases dropped several times but on carpets with no damage.
i use only a silicon bumper without screen protector from almost 6 monts now, the screen is alright
I use my s7 edge without any protection since 9 months and it's all fine.
Hi,
I have had a Samsung flip 3 since march, I never had a screen protector even though bought from new, from Three, I noticed that the screen has started to crack, and also the antenna needs replacing as it cuts out while making calls. I sent it to Samsung and they refused to do anything under warranty as the screen protector has been removed, like I said,nothing to do with me. They want me to pay £270 to get fixed. They said removing the screen protector voids any warranty. I'll never buy Samsung again. They didn't listen to me and all they kept saying was, yes the phone is faulty but my warranty is now void. Three are not interested and say it's a Samsung issue.
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Understand when I say this that I am not saying it doesn't suck, but the requirement that the screen protector is present when reporting screen damage is the entire reason almost every other thread is about how to get it replaced. If you took Samsung up on the free premium care offer that came with the phone, they will overlook the lack of a protector. That is assuming it didn't expire yet. The reason they are so adamant about the protector is because they are well aware it is not Gorilla Glass under there. It's not scratch resistant.
Are you absolutely sure you didn't just damage the protector, though? It's a bit blurry around the camera, but the rim near the crease appears to have a slight inset to the buildup of dust and dirt. That is usually what happens at the seam or around the edge of a protector. Since the case wraps around the screen, the only buildup should be along the black rim. If there is a slight line around the camera, your protector is still there.
I had went to Samsung to replace under warranty but as I have rooted the phone... warranty gone, I have to pay for it... I decided not to replace it but to remove it at all.... Now I'm using with screen protector... no any issue so far... even recording inside water... I might put screen protector in future with any custom that reliable but not now... huhuhu!
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I had went to Samsung to replace under warranty but as I have rooted the phone... warranty gone, I have to pay for it... I decided not to replace it but to remove it at all.... Now I'm using with screen protector... no any issue so far... even recording inside water... I might put screen protector in future with any custom that reliable but not now... huhuhu!
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So you're usuing the phone without the screen protector, did I understand it correctly? Asking because my is starting to pull of near the hinge ...
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meduza said:
So you're usuing the phone without the screen protector, did I understand it correctly? Asking because my is starting to pull of near the hinge ...
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Here's my experience I wrote in the other thread:
"I took off the original screen protector about 4 weeks ago. It had no damage, but curiosity beat me and I wanted to try the real, naked screen
It felt sooooooo goooood! Smooth, no fingerprints, brighter, touch nav was better, no rainbow effect ect.
Went naked for over 3 weeks and no scratches or anything. But, a couple of days ago I applied myself the whitestone film. Easy to apply and It's better then samsungs.
So, had a nice adventure "
So, my experience, you can go naked, apply your own protector or go to samsung.
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Here's my experience I wrote in the other thread:
"I took off the original screen protector about 4 weeks ago. It had no damage, but curiosity beat me and I wanted to try the real, naked screen
It felt sooooooo goooood! Smooth, no fingerprints, brighter, touch nav was better, no rainbow effect ect.
Went naked for over 3 weeks and no scratches or anything. But, a couple of days ago I applied myself the whitestone film. Easy to apply and It's better then samsungs.
So, had a nice adventure "
So, my experience, you can go naked, apply your own protector or go to samsung.
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Thx. for the report m8! I checked out @samsung allready, they saying it's 30 E for a new . After the change the phone shoul remain unfolded btw..
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I decid to take the screen protector off and it's exactly like you wrote, more sensitive with touch, somehow brighter just nicer I never used a protector before (S3mini, S6, S8. This was the first and probably last time ... .
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meduza said:
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I decid to take the screen protector off and it's exactly like you wrote, more sensitive with touch, somehow brighter just nicer I never used a protector before (S3mini, S6, S8. This was the first and probably last time ... .
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You are a brave soul!
Yes, everything seemed better without the protector! I would have gone naked also, but I was going to a beach holiday and didn't want to risk the naked screen with sand, so I applied the whitestone dome film. I still have it on because I want 1 more year out of this phone and then upgrade to z flip 5.
Yeeh, sand is dangerous for a flip in deed (especially when it is closed).
Support taled me, I might take the protector off but they aren't recommending it. But since it's not included in the waerenty, I just don't care
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meduza said:
So you're usuing the phone without the screen protector, did I understand it correctly? Asking because my is starting to pull of near the hinge ...
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Sorry... now had been more than 5 months without any screen protector and no any issue so far... I'm using phone as usual, flip n open even now more harder....
i've had a display "broken" in the middle (a scratch like in the OP picture) after Samsung replaced the foil. After they redo, it disappeared and it's perfect again
This is the most resistant phone i ever had, it never had one scratch anywhere despite no case. It only got bubble after 10 months, and Samsung replaced the foil for free. Just anonymous bill, rooted, and provided them with fake owner data (they ask for address for "some reason").
Just wanted to add my experience. The stock film started cracking around 6 months in, so I sent it in and had Samsung do the official replacement for free. After I got that back it lasted about 2 months before it started to crack and peel at the edges of the hinge. Samsung wouldn't do it for free again, so I went with the Whitestone Dome EZ Film. I have to say the kit was fantastic and made it super easy to install. I will update when I start to see issues with that film, but it looks equal to if not better than the official replacement.