I've gone through a ridiculous amount of screen protectors and all of them have had an annoying orange peel affect. Anyone know of any brands that don't have the this major problem?
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This brand is good on the ipad with out the orange Peel. Its 6 for one but its worth it
http://www.boxwave.com/t-mobile-g2x-screen-protectors/t-mobile-g2x-cleartouch-crystal/bwpdd/fp-ztcm/
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i always use and recommend body guardz to my friends and family I've never had that on any I've put on
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i always use and recommend body guardz to my friends and family I've never had that on any I've put on
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But body guards have the orange Peel
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Pardon my naiveness, What is an orange peel effect?
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Pardon my naiveness, What is an orange peel effect?
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You where only trying to help, not being naive. I don't know if I can explain this correct but if if you feel the surface of a lemon or an orange it has a weird sort of greasy feeling. That is the case with almost all wet install screen protectors like zagg and body guardz. Although i believe body guards has dry install ones so if you are talking about that one, then I havent tried it yet.
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You where only trying to help, not being naive. I don't know if I can explain this correct but if if you feel the surface of a lemon or an orange it has a weird sort of greasy feeling. That is the case with almost all wet install screen protectors like zagg and body guardz. Although i believe body guards has dry install ones so if you are talking about that one, then I havent tried it yet.
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It's not so much the feel of the screen I'm talking about, the screen protectors I've used mess up the screen's picture quality adding this bumpy look (similar to an orange).
It's really noticable on the G2x because of it's IPS display (i think).
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It's not so much the feel of the screen I'm talking about, the screen protectors I've used mess up the screen's picture quality adding this bumpy look (similar to an orange).
It's really noticable on the G2x because of it's IPS display (i think).
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maybe your installing them wrong my screen is just as clear as it was when i bought the phone. only a little more glare
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iArtisan said:
It's not so much the feel of the screen I'm talking about, the screen protectors I've used mess up the screen's picture quality adding this bumpy look (similar to an orange).
It's really noticable on the G2x because of it's IPS display (i think).
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Yeah I forgot to mention the quality looks oilier and just looks weird if that's a word.
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Yeah I forgot to mention the quality looks oilier and just looks weird if that's a word.
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Exactly. Any suggestions on a screen protector without that oily look?
iArtisan said:
Exactly. Any suggestions on a screen protector without that oily look?
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The one I posted in the second post. Boxwave
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The one I posted in the second post. Boxwave
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Do you have any actual experience with it on the G2x since you were talking about the iPad version
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Pardon my naiveness, What is an orange peel effect?
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http://apphunger.com/62/zagg-invisible-shield-review-for-the-ipad-2/
Just scroll down till you see it
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Do you have any actual experience with it on the G2x since you were talking about the iPad version
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Yeah sorry, should have made it clear that I don't have experience with the g2x, only with the the ipad version
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Yeah sorry, should have made it clear that I don't have experience with the g2x, only with the the ipad version
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It's cool man I might look into it.
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I just bought one for my G2x, it's by XO Skins.
I can't even really tell its there at first glance. I mean, obviously I know though.
http://xoskins.com/ Search for G2x and you'll see full body and just screen.
I got the just screen one and it goes edge to edge. It does have a bit of a rubbery feel, but it doesn't bother me too much since it's not my daily driver anymore. :x
Just swiping you don't really feel it, but if you slow down, you can. I heard it goes away after a few weeks though.
EDIT: An important note is that this is a wet-apply protector, so you'll have to give it a bit before you go back into using the phone.
EDIT2: Here's some pics.
like stated above the one I use is a wet apply method and it is a ZAGG. it has a slight rubbery feel but you get used to it and it doesn't have the orange peel you are trying to avoid. plus it comes with a no questions asked lifetime warranty so if I take it off or mess it up they send me a new one free of charge
stay away from the Skinomi DryTech ones, I took mine off after a week because of the lousy feel-- plus some of the air bubbles never went away.
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stay away from the Skinomi DryTech ones, I took mine off after a week because of the lousy feel-- plus some of the air bubbles never went away.
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Skinomi TechSkin on the other hand is a different story. I don't care for the super-rubbery feel of some screen protectors either. TechSkin, in my opinion, is better. I think it may have to do with the thickness. The "orange peel" is minimal compared to say BODYGUARDZ (which I have used). I don't know, there's just something different. It seems clearer, feels more like a dry applied protector. That said, It is a wet-apply screen protector, and does have some of those undesirable qualities. It's quality though puts it somewhere in the middle of those two types, and I really like it.
The orange peel effect can be due to low quality screen protectors or a bad application. I've had good luck with Zagg (but I hated the feel, so I returned it), Ghost Armor, and PhantomSkinz. Ghost and Phantom both feel great, but Ghost is a bit easier to apply. Had a few resistant bubbles near the edge of the PhantomSkinz
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Anyone else using the sprint screen protectors for their epic? I just bought a pack and I'm really disappointed with them. They are just big enough to cover the screen it self. So there is no margin for error when putting them on. Also I think they are supposed to be anti-glare so make the beautiful screen of my epic hazy and almost pixelated. Any suggestions for decent clear screen protectors?
Does the epic really need a screen protector? I thought the screen was made from some super durable stuff?
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i know i made the sprint people put one on
i can take the hazyness until i get my skinomi
i recommend skinomi
Its still plastic and there are a lot of things that can scratch plastic.
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I'll give skinomi a try. Thanks.
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I took mine back for a refund. They just cost too much and made the screen feel unatural. They let me keep the one I had installed already until my new protectors came.
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People have been saying that the skinomi ones are too long I think... I'd recommend the phantom skinz one since I've had no problem, they have a cut out for the sensors and camera (which the skinomi does not have) and they have a lifetime guarantee.
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this is the one im talking bout i ordered one it has lifetime replacements and openings for the sensors and cam it is awesome on the htc hero so i hope it continues
Well, all I know is that at least the first batch of Skinomis didn't turn out so well. See this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=746037
Too long, but possibly good customer service? And like I said, no cutouts for the lights/sensor/camera. Skinomi has gotten plenty of good reviews for other phones, but for some reason the ones for the Epic haven't been well received.
the site i posted showed a different pic check it out
The Sprint ones are total crap. Took mine back a few hours after I bought them.
yes they are but fools wont take it back cuz i used one
Screen protectors are a waste of your money on this phone
thus why i removed mine
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Screen protectors are a waste of your money on this phone
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I suppose the people with scratches on their glass already would disagree.
I work in dusty, dirty environments. Any phone of mine is getting protection.
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I suppose the people with scratches on their glass already would disagree.
I work in dusty, dirty environments. Any phone of mine is getting protection.
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Yup! I am no doubt in the minority but I have managed to scratch my screen. It was in strange circumstances having to do with hiking on a trail (and I hardly ever hike, less have my phone out...) but scratchedy it went. No 20ft heights or bouncing. Just fell face down from my pocket on a dirt path with a pebble somewhere in there. They're not invincible, people.
lol unless ur doing stuff like that you dont need a protector
under normal use pocket car table things like that no but if ur roughing it why not protect it and get a skinomi
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What site are you talking about?
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damn guess it was a different forum
but its on the skinomi website look at the top
Scratched mine easily... I have 2g steel plugs on my lobes, and the first time i heard them click against the screen I knew I'd have a problem. sure enough, there are tiny scratches from where my ear hit the screen. My fault for not putting a protector on sooner.
Also managed to put a little hairline scratch down by the menu button, but i have no clue how i did that.
Is anyone not using a screen protector? I have one but am itching to take it off. Just seeing what people think.
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I have not used one on my Charge and I have no scratches on the screen.
moondrius said:
I have not used one on my Charge and I have no scratches on the screen.
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Yet bwahahahaha
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I never used a screen protector on my fascinate, banged it up a lot and there were only minor dings in the plastic back cover...
Charge is the same, its taken a beating and I've only gotten one little scratch on the screen, but I got that at the beach... sand is notorious for being corrosive/scratchy to phones so I couldn't really help it no matter where I put it it was bound to happen
blazing through on my 4G Droid Charge
The charge has Gorilla Glass. You have to try to scratch it. But, I have one on mine. However, the BACK of the phone is a scratch magnet.
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I scratched my Fascinate with a box cutter.... Otherwise nothing to date has been able to scratch it or my Charge because of Gorilla Glass.
basically EVERYWHERE BUT the screen is easily prone to scratching.. so ur protecting the wrong part lol
I was using the verizon screen protecter and i do not recommend it to anyone. It makes everything kinda blurry and on white screens you really notice a rainbow effect going on.
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I was using the verizon screen protecter and i do not recommend it to anyone. It makes everything kinda blurry and on white screens you really notice a rainbow effect going on.
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I have that on my phone now and I really don't like it. Are there others out there that are more clear?
moondrius said:
I have not used one on my Charge and I have no scratches on the screen.
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+1 Don't use one. The naked glass feels much nicer than any covering that you put on it.
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I heard the invisble shield is good. I think theyre pricey tho
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Try PhantomSkinz glossy! 2 for $10
Zagg all the way...life time warranty
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I was using the verizon screen protecter and i do not recommend it to anyone. It makes everything kinda blurry and on white screens you really notice a rainbow effect going on.
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This is why I'm itching to take it off.
Also, does the charge actually have gorilla glass? I've read about this at a couple other places and they all say different things. Is there any proof?
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All the sources I can find say it is Gorilla Glass.
I use a Skinomi Techskin full body cover. I love it.
I personally always use a screen protector. I don't care about little scratches myself but in 2 years when I get a new phone I'm going to sell this one and it's a huge plus if this thing has no scratches. Plus, if you get a good protector you'll never notice it's even there.
Samsung charge has Super Amoled Plus screen. It's scratch resistant. Putting on a screen protector completely negates all the good things about this screen. For example with a screen protector the ability to see the screen under sun light (yes. Super Amoled Plus Screen makes it easier to see the screen under sun light) is negated.
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I can honestly say that my screen protector does not affect the performance of my screen at all. It still trumps my friend's iphone4's retina displays all day every day.
I have had this on my last 3 phones and swear by it. It covers the whole screen and I don't even know it is there.
I had it on my fascinate for 8 months and that is almost scratch resistant itself. had a few minor marks on the protector from a screw in my pocket.
http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...-screen-protector-steinheil-ultra-series.html
And it is crystal clear.
I just read the title of the thread and laughed.
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Would anyone have a extra unused screen protector that i may have? :/ i dont want to buy it locally for $6 and i dont want to buy it from china because they usually make it either too big or too small. Thanks.....
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Light-라이트 said:
Would anyone have a extra unused screen protector that i may have? :/ i dont want to buy it locally for $6 and i dont want to buy it from china because they usually make it either too big or too small. Thanks.....
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I got the one's from China. Fits perfectly and got 10 for a dollar with free shipping. Can't beat that.
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I got the one's from China. Fits perfectly and got 10 for a dollar with free shipping. Can't beat that.
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I bought a pack of 3 anti-glare screen protectors on eBay for $2. They work great, but I missed how the IPS Screen looked, so I took them off.
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I bought a pack of 3 anti-glare screen protectors on eBay for $2. They work great, but I missed how the IPS Screen looked, so I took them off.
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Yeah exactly, that's the reason I dumped Invisible Shield. That's why I get the cheapest ones from China. No gimmick to em, they're just clear plastic sheets that fits perfectly, so that I don't lose the quality of the IPS.
Why even use a screen protector? It makes sense if you're working in a very dusty or greasy environment, or if you walk around with rocks or screws in your pockets. Aside from that, I see no reason for it.
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Why even use a screen protector? It makes sense if you're working in a very dusty or greasy environment, or if you walk around with rocks or screws in your pockets. Aside from that, I see no reason for it.
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This person gets it. I used to had cheap protector from ebay. I recently took it off and screen of G2x is beatiful.
But I only carry phone in my right pocket and keys in left pocket. Heh
If you want, I have extra one, if you would like it.
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Why even use a screen protector? It makes sense if you're working in a very dusty or greasy environment, or if you walk around with rocks or screws in your pockets. Aside from that, I see no reason for it.
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I agree. I think they're more of a hindrance than a benefit. I've tried some before and never found one that didn't degrade the screen clarity.
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This person gets it. I used to had cheap protector from ebay. I recently took it off and screen of G2x is beatiful.
But I only carry phone in my right pocket and keys in left pocket. Heh
If you want, I have extra one, if you would like it.
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Yes id like it )).
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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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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.
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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
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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!
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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!
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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.
Anyway to buff screen of scratches off screen. There not deep just three of them. Really pointless of replacing screen when everything works great?
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Anyway to buff screen of scratches off screen. There not deep just three of them. Really pointless of replacing screen when everything works great?
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Nope.... It's glass, so no real way to polish them out.
Ok well just wait until the price goes down for screen then.
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If you put on a screen protector I recommend ghost armor or zagg you wont even see the scratches...worked on my dell streak 5 with pretty deep ones like a charm.
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Do some research on the installation of fiber optic connectors. It is glass. You have to manually (on the old style epoxy type connectors) sand down the glass with different grit sandpapers. I nabbed some out of a fiber kit from a previous employer and used it on an old school crt monitor. Worked like a champ.
There's a three step sanding process. look it up and see what grit paper you would need. It's def worth a try.
I was just looking at this thread for a device that also has Gorilla Glass:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=821129
Seems a bit extreme--especially if your scratches are minor, but looks like it works.
I saw someone else post somewhere that they used 3M Perfect-It III-Trizact* machine glaze, which is made of a similar material as Gorilla Glass. But that stuff is expensive and you'd still be doing a lot of sanding/buffing.
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Ifnyou put on a s teen protector I recommend ghost armor or zagg you wont even see the scratches...worked on my dell streak 5 with pretty deep ones like a charm.
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Been thinking of just doing that but then resell value wont be any better for that! Would like to take care of it the cheapest way I can
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