As an early adopter, I know better than to complain about software issues at launch. That being said, I have my doubts about the quality of the glass in front of this beautiful screen.
I previously owned a Motorola Atrix 4G, which took moderate abuse in the year I owned it for. In that time span, without a screen protector, the screen sustained minimal scratches and were only visible in the right, particularly outdoors in sunlight.
This device, I have owned for about two weeks now, and it has two significant gouges; one at the top where the glass meets the body of the phone, and one at the bottom, not on the screen itself but its significant enough to feel a 'bump' if you run your fingernail over it. Big disappointment coming from the Atrix that never had a scratch you could feel. In daylight, depending on the viewing angle, is covered with dozens of small thin scratches. They don't impact viewing quality of the screen, but simply seeing how much damage the screen has sustained in the first two weeks makes me question how it will be in a year.
I plan on trying the Skinomi screen protectors that claim to 'heal' scratches, the big gouges I can live with but I was wondering if others have noticed this screen seems to be less scratch-resistant than other smartphones?
Mine already has a scratch that can be felt with a fingernail. My Captivate that never had a screen protector is in better shape. Maybe there's an issue here...
My atrix has been abused and screen still looks new with no screen protector. It is now my 20 month old daughters device to watch Disney videos on and the screen is still perfect. The body on the other hand is scratched to hell.
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Are you setting your phones screen down or is this just happening under normal usage?
My Atrix held up fairly well to scratches. I dropped it on concrete a few days before I sold it. The drop resulted in some pretty good scratching.
Had my One X for 3 weeks and I don't think there's a single scratch. Plus it seems to resist fingerprints much better than the trix.
Really, who gives a crap? Go outside, touch a breast, fart in public. Live life. It's just a phone.
I wonder if there aren't issues with Gorilla Glass 2 since it is so new. This is the first production device that uses Gorilla Glass 2.
roscoejackson said:
Really, who gives a crap? Go outside, touch a breast, fart in public. Live life. It's just a phone.
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Lol this made my day!!!
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roscoejackson said:
Really, who gives a crap? Go outside, touch a breast, fart in public. Live life. It's just a phone.
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roscoejackson said:
Really, who gives a crap? Go outside, touch a breast, fart in public. Live life. It's just a phone.
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There's an article somewhere (gizmodo or engadget) of a Chinese video of the HTC employee stress testing the screen of the one x. He uses the screen as a hammer and pounds nails into a wood block. Not a scratch or crack. Go check it out.
Also its just a phone. Of the glass breaks its replaceable. The ttime you spend inside isn't.
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roscoejackson said:
Really, who gives a crap? Go outside, touch a breast, fart in public. Live life. It's just a phone.
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Peter
“Who cares about a screen scratching and getting marked?" lol. Usually people who don't have a device long and it gets damaged.
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minor scatch already - but new glass coming
After 2 years with the Captivate (no screen protector - I love the feel of the naked gorilla glass) I was hoping to keep up the good luck. no scratches on my Cappy!!!
Well, I am the proud owner of a gray HOX. I recently had an unfortunate accident (some kid tried to swipe/snatch the phone from my hand and it went flying and skidding on the glass for about 5 feet!!!) and I have a tiny scratch near the bottom toolbar - but I haven't been bothered at all in everyday use, just that first scratch disappoinment!
Ordered a new one for $37 and its on its way. Now I actually plan to wait to replace and use the ever so slightly marred one until I get a few scratches.
We replace an old Iphone glass last year and the replacement made the phone feel brand new again.
Needless to say, my son took off his screen protector on his phone after he found out the cost was insignificant to replace. He prefers the glass and I don't blame him!
The One X has a beautiful screen and glass, it's a shame to cover it with a protector that will get nicked up anyway.
Gorilla Glass is overrated.
Yesterday, I dropped mine completely naked from waist height, watching it flutter to ground in slow-motion like a John Woo flick, landing on the corner of the glass on the sidewalk, and it only has the slightest of scratches on the bezel, completely invisible unless really focused upon. At the time I stared at it, face down on the ground, thinking, "Well, there goes that." Completely expected it to be shattered. Turned it over and couldn't believe it.
So either I got a lucky bounce or it's decently durable.
Case arrived today. Because that's how the universe rolls.
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Ordered a new one for $37 and its on its way. Now I actually plan to wait to replace and use the ever so slightly marred one until I get a few scratches.
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I'm sure I'm not the only one who is interested in finding out where you ordered it from and how difficult it is to replace. Please share? :thumbup:
If you were so concerned about scratches on your screen why didn't you install a protector in the first place?
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I don't put anything over the display. But I do get a case to protect the device. Without doubt my devices would all get damaged and marked if they fell without a case protecting them.
http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/05/31/video-two-minutes-of-the-htc-one-x-being-used-as-a-hammer/
Must be alright
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http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/05/31/video-two-minutes-of-the-htc-one-x-being-used-as-a-hammer/
Must be alright
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At last! I don't need to carry a hammer around with me anymore!
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I took out my Mytouch last night and started playing games and noticed how smooth the screen felt. It took me a while to notice that the screen protector had come off.
I needed to replace it anyway since the top right corner was loose and dirty. Just a little story I wanted to tell. Does anyone else use a screen protector?
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I used to. I would always make sure I had a screen protector before i even got the phone so I could have it on on day one. But I recently took off my sp and noticed how great and clear and responsive the screen was without it. I've been rocking it naked for almost two weeks. Not a single scratch. Basically, with all of these glass and gorilla glass screens, you don't really need an sp unless you are putting the phone in a purse with keys and change or in a pocket with other items. I always have my phone in it's own pocket and keep nothing else in it. Haven't experienced a scratch. Don't think I'll ever use an sp again.
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I used to. I would always make sure I had a screen protector before i even got the phone so I could have it on on day one. But I recently took off my sp and noticed how great and clear and responsive the screen was without it. I've been rocking it naked for almost two weeks. Not a single scratch. Basically, with all of these glass and gorilla glass screens, you don't really need an sp unless you are putting the phone in a purse with keys and change or in a pocket with other items. I always have my phone in it's own pocket and keep nothing else in it. Haven't experienced a scratch. Don't think I'll ever use an sp again.
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I thought MT4G owners said this phone gets dusts under the screen and spots, so wouldnt a SP be helpful here?
Naked since I tired of it after my first week! Months without one and not a single scratch...
Ive had a screen protector on mine since day of purchase, the guy at the tmobile store put it on before turning on the phone. I did have a sp-less HD2 that was mint and never had any scratches. the screen was very smooth and a tad bit more responsive. I think when I get my replacement mytouch, itll have the naked screen
I have a screen protector and a TPU case. I have it just in case. You never know what can happen. I feel like I can be a little less carefull with the phone with the cover on the screen. For example if im working on my car and using my phone to play music I can touch the screen with my dirty fingers and not worry about dirt and grime putting a scratch on it. Just wipe it off at the end of the day and its perfectly fine.
no screen protector is just so much more awesome.
It's kind of like having sex with a condom. Sure it still works while using protection but it feels so much better without it!
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bigmikehd2 said:
It's kind of like having sex with a condom. Sure it still works while using protection but it feels so much better without it!
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LOL never heard anyone put it quite like this in regards to a phone, but somehow it works and makes perfect sense!
I carry my phone in the T-Mobile leather sleeve so the screen is always protected and therefore I don't bother with a screen protector. My buddy doesn't use a case and therefore does use a SP, and the difference is noticeable. His screen is much less responsive, and it's more difficult to drag your finger across it.
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It's kind of like having sex with a condom. Sure it still works while using protection but it feels so much better without it!
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I like your idea, lolz.
I'm using a SP about a week and after that, I decided to take out to use a flip case for replacement.
Same here. no screen protector since day 1 and no scratches whatsoever
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Story from my Nexus One. I had a Zagg shield basically forever, but the case I had did a number on the edges. I was getting close to getting a new phone, so I decided to just take the protector off and go naked. I figured, in my pocket, what could happen?
Within a day I had a nice scratch at the upper edge of the screen. Non in the "display" area, so I suppose that's good, but still not great for resale. I should be happy though that I haven't had any other issues.
lmao condom reference!
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Some days ago I put the phone in my pocket and since I was in a hurry I forgot that my keys were inside too. After playing handball for some time I take the phone out of my pockets and notice this huge and deep scare right in the middle of the screen. I almost cried, really. But when I took the screen protector off, guess what, it was like new!
So, screen protectors dont feel as good as naked but at the end of the day you will be safe.
Naked since new, no scratches. SP's are a waste of money on most new devices with gorilla glass or scratch resistant glass.
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Naked since new, no scratches. SP's are a waste of money on most new devices with gorilla glass or scratch resistant glass.
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Gorilla Glass or other high tempered scratch resistant glass can still get scratch. All you need is the right grind of sand in your pocket or right angle of impact from key, ect. SP only costs like 10dollar and high end like DQC/Crystal based is like less than $20. In the long run it pays for itself just stay out of InvisibleSHIELD BS but when you do get scratch you will beat yourself crying why didn't you spend $10. As having scratch on the screen does impact the resell value of the device.
bigmikehd2 said:
It's kind of like having sex with a condom. Sure it still works while using protection but it feels so much better without it!
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But scratches are like HIV
I was using an SP but not anymore. Can't stand air bubbles!
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Gorilla Glass or other high tempered scratch resistant glass can still get scratch. All you need is the right grind of sand in your pocket or right angle of impact from key, ect. SP only costs like 10dollar and high end like DQC/Crystal based is like less than $20. In the long run it pays for itself just stay out of InvisibleSHIELD BS but when you do get scratch you will beat yourself crying why didn't you spend $10. As having scratch on the screen does impact the resell value of the device.
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Yes, it does get scratched. I haven't the slightest idea I got my scratch since I always have it in my holster... But the color and response difference has kept any screen protector off my phone since january. I'd rather have the vibrant colors
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If not, any scratches? Even light scratches?
none so far
I'm not and o have yet to discover any marks still want to invest in a screen protector but its hard to find a decent one!
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I just took mine off and now the screen looks SOOOOOOO sexy and feels so smooth.
I would hate to get scratches, but I'm going to take the risk. It's just so much better without a screen protector.
I have a few small scratches on my screen, but they are very light scratches that do not affect the look of the screen. Half the time I dont notice them unless I hold the screen so it shines in the light...
I have one cm square of scratches, stupidly put my keys in my pocket with the phone :'(
I had a screen protector for a while, but took it off because I botched the install and it had too many bubbles. I actually took it off to install another protector, but I liked it so much naked that I left it. Been that way for 3 weeks and I haven't had any scratches. Don't drop it, don't put anything next to it in your pocket, and in general be careful with it and it should be fine.
Running without and no scratches at all. Feels better without the condom.
No scratches yet.... waiting for the protector to come in the mail.... followed by a case
You should invest on one quickly because mine scratches pretty easily. And I don't even have nails. Lol.
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I've used it without a screen protector for my first one and no scratches. I final put one on my 4th Sensation. I used the Skinomi and it feels nice and thin. Was worried about it not feeling as smooth, but it is nice and very responsive still .
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i'm not using it , i had HD2 for 2 years and even my ruff use which made the battery cover looks crap but the screen was so clean of scratches so i don't feel i need it for the sensation , just got a good case to protect the back and the edges and THAT'S IT
Its got gorilla glass...so how could it even suffer from scratches in the first place?
Get one ASAP! i didn't have one on mine the first month, and it's scratched in the bottom part, and some other places around the screen, and i have been very careful with it, i always carry it in my left pocket, where i doesn't have anything else, and never lay it screen down etc.
My old hero has a lot tougher glass than this one.
Drag a diamond across the glass and report back?
Kidding aside, the screen protector in the accessories forum feels almost as good as bareback.
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I ordered two when I first got it, but I am yet to put them on, I need a some form of sticky dust remover to remove the fine particles/lint from cleaning (almost like contact but not as much adhesive, like a removable/reusable sticker).
I never got any scratches on my old iPhone with the crappy $10 replacement glass and digitizer from ebay, so **touch wood** I think I will be fine.
im not havent since i got it. No scratches at all with normal everyday pocket use. i mean its a risk but everyone knows its better without a condom
same here, never used a screen protector on my phones. My old Sony P1 still has no scratches, used my HTC Desire for a year without a cover and it has no scratches (on the screen that is) and had my Sensation for while no, no marks on the screen what so ever (I did get the first scratches / parts where the paint is gone) on the side because I dropped it two times in a row :S.
What I said in another thread..
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It's a personal preference. I've had my phones bare. (MyTouch 3G, Nexus One, Nexus S, G2, Droid 2)
I've only had a case for my Nexus S, because it was really cheap at work and was the same concept as the Otterbox. I've tried Zagg sheilds on my Nexus One, Nexus S, G2, and Droid 2. And I can easily say they bug the crap out of me. I can feel a difference in quality of touch response, as well as comfort(too much friction).
However, some people live by these products. I can't stand them though, and I've tried to get used to them. They're great if you're careless about your phone. I always make sure my keys are in my left pocket, and phone is in my right pocket. Out of all the phones I've owned, only the Nexus One had a scratch on the screen, and it wasn't really noticeable. In fact, I would still use it, if there weren't dust/sand underneath the screen(left it in sand at the beach for about an hour one day....).
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So no, I dislike screen protectors, and most cases for that matter. But I'm more likely to use a case than use a screen protector.
No scratches what so ever. I do have a dedicated pocket, Lefty, for my phone. That is all that goes in there.
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i don't know if I'm just not as careful as I think I am but the glass on my phone scratches really ****ing easily.
im always so careful with my devices. i've had my hox for a couple weeks and I only ever keep it in my pocket with nothing else in there or face up on a desk or table
I've got 2 little nicks in the middle and a big scratch across the top left corner that I can feel if I run my finger over it
its my fault for not having a screen protector, and I've been meaning to order one and just haven't gotten around to it, but I'm a little disappointed it scratched so easily
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i don't know if I'm just not as careful as I think I am but the glass on my phone scratches really ****ing easily.
im always so careful with my devices. i've had my hox for a couple weeks and I only ever keep it in my pocket with nothing else in there or face up on a desk or table
I've got 2 little nicks in the middle and a big scratch across the top left corner that I can feel if I run my finger over it
its my fault for not having a screen protector, and I've been meaning to order one and just haven't gotten around to it, but I'm a little disappointed it scratched so easily
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None of my Android devices with gorilla glass have ever scratched. I just sold my Atrix I bought at release (bought in Q1 2011) yesterday- flawless glass. Keep it away from diamond earrings and sand. Most metal in general to be safe.
i have a feeling there was a grain of sand in my pocket. its the only thing I can think of.
hopefully the screen protector hides it a little
does anyone have experience getting best buy to exchange phones broken by user error? lol
We've been talking about this for eighteen pages on the international forum. There's also a thread on the SGS3 forum with owners having the same issue. It appears GG2 is less scratch resistant than GG1. I don't normally use a screen protector but am now after reading people's experiences.
"One X screen very prone to scratches" - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683458
"Scratch resistant my ass!" (SGS3) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752710
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We've been talking about this for eighteen pages on the international forum. There's also a thread on the SGS3 forum with owners having the same issue. It appears GG2 is less scratch resistant than GG1. I don't normally use a screen protector but am now after reading people's experiences.
"One X screen very prone to scratches" - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683458
"Scratch resistant my ass!" (SGS3) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752710
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Whew, then it's a good thing our phones have gg1
Yes it will scratch. I scratched mine with my wedding ring in 2 places already. Although they are on the sides and not very noticeable it can happen. I know that the wet application screen protectors do a good job at hiding the scratches like Zagg or Skinomi. I had a Zagg on mine but took it off because I didn't like the feel of it but I couldn't see the scratches with it on. I put a Skinomi on my wife's gs2 and it also covered up the scratches. I think I'm going to try the XOskin this time around for my one x. I heard the were pretty good protectors.
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Whew, then it's a good thing our phones have gg1
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S4 has GG1??
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yeah i ordered a skinomi tonight. Hopefully that masks it a little
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Whew, then it's a good thing our phones have gg1
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"The 4.7-inch 720p Super LCD 2 display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 2, which is the new version that's thinner and stronger. We first saw the Gorilla Glass 2 back at CES 2012, though the glass manufacturer did not reveal then which handsets will be featuring the technology. HTC also told us that the One X features optical lamination, a process through which the screen ends up laminated to the glass, resulting in better viewing angles. We found this to be true, and having the screen so close to the glass makes it appear brighter and more visible under sunlight."
http://asia.cnet.com/product/htc-one-x-45869270.htm
What do you guys do to these phones? I have an aria and inspire. I am a truck driver. I have dropped the phones a time or two. I have had them jump out of the clamp type mount on rough roads. I have yet to crack or scratch a screen. I think there are a lot of very careless smartphone owners out there. I hear a lot of damage issues especially with gorilla glass. It does not sound like gg is any better than anything else.
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BarryH_GEG said:
"The 4.7-inch 720p Super LCD 2 display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 2, which is the new version that's thinner and stronger. We first saw the Gorilla Glass 2 back at CES 2012, though the glass manufacturer did not reveal then which handsets will be featuring the technology. HTC also told us that the One X features optical lamination, a process through which the screen ends up laminated to the glass, resulting in better viewing angles. We found this to be true, and having the screen so close to the glass makes it appear brighter and more visible under sunlight."
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I've read from numerous sources that they debunked the GG2 myth and that it's gg1. I have no links to support this lol
BarryH_GEG said:
"The 4.7-inch 720p Super LCD 2 display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 2, which is the new version that's thinner and stronger. We first saw the Gorilla Glass 2 back at CES 2012, though the glass manufacturer did not reveal then which handsets will be featuring the technology. HTC also told us that the One X features optical lamination, a process through which the screen ends up laminated to the glass, resulting in better viewing angles. We found this to be true, and having the screen so close to the glass makes it appear brighter and more visible under sunlight."
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GsmArena shows we (and International) have GG1 and that the SIII has GG2.
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GsmArena shows we (and International) have GG1 and that the SIII has GG2.
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The HTC One X is shaping up to take point as the company’s new flagship. The leaked official specifications confirm the rumors of an NVIDIA Tegra 3 chipset doing the heavy lifting inside the One X with a 1.5GHz quad-core processor. The second generation Super LCD of HD resolution (1280 x 720 pixels) at the front measures 4.7" and is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 2.The One X should have 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. There's no microSD slot available, but HTC will try and make up for that by providing 25GB of Dropbox online storage for two years for free.
http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_x_leaks_ahead_of_announcement-news-3886.php
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The HTC One X is shaping up to take point as the company’s new flagship. The leaked official specifications confirm the rumors of an NVIDIA Tegra 3 chipset doing the heavy lifting inside the One X with a 1.5GHz quad-core processor. The second generation Super LCD of HD resolution (1280 x 720 pixels) at the front measures 4.7" and is protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 2.The One X should have 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. There's no microSD slot available, but HTC will try and make up for that by providing 25GB of Dropbox online storage for two years for free.
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The specs page shows GG1. Typos exist and bios hardly get edited.
Example: it was 23gb on Dropbox.
Honestly I couldn't care less if it's one or two. My phones don't get scratches I don't know what you guys are doing to them..
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Never used screen protector, never put keys in the same pocket, never had any scratches....
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My HOX fell out of my pocket when I was changing clothes, so about 6 inches from the hardwood AT MOST. My best guess is that it landed screen down on some grit because there is one big scuff and I put my fingernail in easily and one long scratch.
I've seriously never scratched an android phone before this and I've dropped them in the past a bit.
I'm going to try some cerium oxide to possibly buff it out a bit because it's really noticeable and quite the eye soar.
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My HOX fell out of my pocket when I was changing clothes, so about 6 inches from the hardwood AT MOST. My best guess is that it landed screen down on some grit because there is one big scuff and I put my fingernail in easily and one long scratch.
I've seriously never scratched an android phone before this and I've dropped them in the past a bit.
I'm going to try some cerium oxide to possibly buff it out a bit because it's really noticeable and quite the eye soar.
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NEVER buff your 6 inch hardwood with cerium oxide. Prone to chafing. Try astro glide.
I found an inch-long scratch on my screen a few days ago. No idea how it happened, as I am very careful with the phone. I hate screen protectors, but I ended up putting one on (from bestskinsever). It actually works quite well, and the screen protector made the scratch invisible, which is pretty cool.
I highly recommend bestskinsever. The body skin, and now the screen protector as well, work very well for me - couldn't be happier. Better than any case (although of course you sacrifice drop protection).
http://www.bestskinsever.com/htc-one-x-skin
Does anyone want to post pics of the scratches on their phones? Maybe seeing the pattern in which these scratches appear can shed light on how they are caused.
Hello guys, I just want to share with you something that, for me, its a big problem since this is supposed to be a powerful smartphone with some of the best technologies available....
I have with the phone 3 weeks so far, I have never had a single protector screen on any of my older smartphones (htc hd2, HTC inspire, HTC sensation, and the actual HTC One S) and never had a a single scratch on any of them, EXCEPT FOR THE HTC ONE S..!
yesterday I went out with my friends and after going back to home I checked my phone and didn't noticed any scratch on it (i always use my left pocket to my phone only)..
But today when I woke up I grab my phone and noticed a big scratch with many microscopy scratches around the big one, and that's WITH DOING NOTHING, I HAVENT DROP MY PHONE AND I DONT PUT IT WITH KEYS OR COINS
I'm from Mexico and here, there is not screen protectors to buy one to my HTC one S (i don't like to use them anyway)
What could be wrong with this phone that get easily scratched? As far as I know this phone has gorilla glass 2 so its supposed to be very resistant to scratches :S
Any way to remove those scratches??
Thanks guys hope someone Give a feedback or advices about this big HTC one S problem
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I have to agree that it seems with this phone the screen scratches a lot more easier then the other ones. I have a small scratch on my screen. I'm going to buy a screen protector when I get a chance.
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Same here... A smallish biggish scratch about inch long. Can't see it in the dark but on day light its hideous.
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Sorry about the phone
I work for a retail store and HTC rep comes in every so often,from what he said is its not true gorilla glass but the built it inhouse to the same specifications ... As we see it is not
But they could say that the screen is "SCRATCH PROOF" and I would still use a screen protector.. spigen, best skins ever, and one incipio sends out with their cases are some of the best I've used.
I've have seen something about fixing eye glass lenses with a spray and wipe but do not know if the application would work on a display the same way... But a screen protector might hide some of the scratches
Keep it in pocket, alone, facing my leg...never scratch on any phone I've owned...
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Sorry about the phone
I work for a retail store and HTC rep comes in every so often,from what he said is its not true gorilla glass but the built it inhouse to the same specifications ... As we see it is not
But they could say that the screen is "SCRATCH PROOF" and I would still use a screen protector.. spigen, best skins ever, and one incipio sends out with their cases are some of the best I've used.
I've have seen something about fixing eye glass lenses with a spray and wipe but do not know if the application would work on a display the same way... But a screen protector might hide some of the scratches
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Yeah screen protectors do hide a lot of scratches, for some reason they just don't want to dry right for me now. Never had a problem in the past.
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N3xU5one said:
Sorry about the phone
I work for a retail store and HTC rep comes in every so often,from what he said is its not true gorilla glass but the built it inhouse to the same specifications ... As we see it is not
But they could say that the screen is "SCRATCH PROOF" and I would still use a screen protector.. spigen, best skins ever, and one incipio sends out with their cases are some of the best I've used.
I've have seen something about fixing eye glass lenses with a spray and wipe but do not know if the application would work on a display the same way... But a screen protector might hide some of the scratches
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then why is it on the list?
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/htc
Yeah I also put my phone in an empty pocket with the screen facing my leg, I really don't know how can be possible to
Have that big scratch without dropping the phone or nothing like that I really don't know, I had a sensation and I dropped it dozens of times and not a single scratch and without screen protector..!!
Now on this phone magicAlly appea a big mama scratch with many sons around it -.-
I've heard that with some product to the glasses could be possible to remove some scratches
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coronangel said:
then why is it on the list?
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/htc
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You tell me.... HTC Guy new his sh*t and wasn't some 3rd party rep wouldn't think we would just up and lie about when I asked him, and people are having issues.... No clue.... Just my 2 cents
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Unfortunately, like all glass, a single speck of sand can scratch your phone. You can take a sharp knife to your phone and scratch away but it won't do anything. However, if you have some sand, or some small pieces of hard particulate dirt, then when it rubs against your screen, it will scratch it.
At least, that's my understanding. I know the glass has been chemically treated to prevent this, but it's still glass at the end of the day.
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Unfortunately, like all glass, a single speck of sand can scratch your phone. You can take a sharp knife to your phone and scratch away but it won't do anything. However, if you have some sand, or some small pieces of hard particulate dirt, then when it rubs against your screen, it will scratch it.
At least, that's my understanding. I know the glass has been chemically treated to prevent this, but it's still glass at the end of the day.
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No glass is truly scratch-proof. Gorilla glass is just more resistant than others.
Ollaz said:
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No glass is truly scratch-proof. Gorilla glass is just more resistant than others.
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Yeah but on my phone appeared those scratches from nowhere
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Sometimes I have keys in the same pocket as the One S, still don't have any scratches. I see it's better then the Incredible S, which had Gorilla glas version 1.
This can't be gorilla glass
smrfd said:
This can't be gorilla glass
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It's scratch, not beat-the-****-out-of-your-phone, resistant. Why do people think that this glass will not break? Nothing is indestructible, you have to remember that.
Ollaz said:
It's scratch, not beat-the-****-out-of-your-phone, resistant. Why do people think that this glass will not break? Nothing is indestructible, you have to remember that.
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That was a 2 foot drop off my lap (I'm short). My old heavy MyTouch 4G took epic tumbles without battle scars for almost 2 years. I'm considering replacing it with the GS2 or GS3
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That was a 2 foot drop off my lap (I'm short). My old heavy MyTouch 4G took epic tumbles without battle scars for almost 2 years. I'm considering replacing it with the GS2 or GS3
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That's what I'm arguing....
My HTC sensation had gorilla glass 1 and I dropped it several times from different distances and not a single scratch, and with this suddenly appears a very fat, ugly, and nasty scratch that in sunlight its like a sticker on my phone
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smrfd said:
That was a 2 foot drop off my lap (I'm short). My old heavy MyTouch 4G took epic tumbles without battle scars for almost 2 years. I'm considering replacing it with the GS2 or GS3
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There are people that have gotten in car accidents going 100+ mph and walked away with no permanent damage and there are people who have fallen or bumped their heads in very minor ways and ended up dead. Breaking or scratching your phone is the same way. You may drop it 10 times and think "this thing is indesctructable!" Then the 11th time you drop it, bam, instant paperweight. Or, you could be unlucky and get the paperweight on the first hit. These things are too expensive (and these days, too slippery) to not have some form of screen protection and case. I'm extremely careful with mine, but still manage to drop it from time to time. That's why it's in a case. I also have screen protection.
renehd2 said:
That's what I'm arguing....
My HTC sensation had gorilla glass 1 and I dropped it several times from different distances and not a single scratch, and with this suddenly appears a very fat, ugly, and nasty scratch that in sunlight its like a sticker on my phone
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I'm pretty sure SOMETHING caused the scratch. You just aren't aware of what it was. Getting scratches happens just like I said above. You could treat the thing bad and have nothing happen and then get a scratch seemingly from out of no where.
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That was a 2 foot drop off my lap (I'm short). My old heavy MyTouch 4G took epic tumbles without battle scars for almost 2 years. I'm considering replacing it with the GS2 or GS3
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Do you know how tempered glass works? A 1cm drop onto the right location on the glass can cause it to shatter. Well, maybe not 1cm, but the height isn't what does the glass in.
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Yeah but on my phone appeared those scratches from nowhere
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If you can prove that on the night when you got scratches that you did not have any tiny tiny particles of dirt in your pocket, that are common in the air especially if you're not in a clean room, then yes, I think your scratches came out of nowhere and you should start a religion.
However, what's more likely is you don't realize that your jeans might have particulate silica sand in the material, or that at one point some really really fine pieces of sand floating in the air landed on your hand as you put your hand in your pocket and got rubbed off.
Scratch resistant, not scratch-proof.
If even a single tiny speck of sand touched the screen, it would probably leave a micro-scratch. Unless they start depositing a layer of diamond on top of the glass, it will scratch over time.
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Really the only way to get rid of the scratches is if you could somehow fill them with the same material that was removed. Not very easy, and I doubt you will find something like that at a reasonable price. Or by buffing the scratch out, but that is much more dangerous.
How strong is this suppise to be? My phone took a two inch fall and the screen is pretty much gone.
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Normally its supposed to be decently strong. However, due to the design of the phone and the way the glass curves around the edges, it isn't uncommon for the point of impact to be directly on the glass. This creates a vulnerability for the device and is why you see so many broken S3s. This phone requires a case.
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Had this phone for months with no case and it still looks great. Been through a couple medium drops (nothing too crazy, but a couple feet onto concrete from the car) and no marks at all.
I refuse to double the size of my phone, which i bought because it was so sleek and small
amazin1988 said:
How strong is this suppise to be? My phone took a two inch fall and the screen is pretty much gone.
iTzAmazed
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I think two inch fall will cause no damage don't you think? Unless you meant two feet.
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I have a uag case, too risky not to. I dropped mine from my mouth into the floor at the gas station. My only concern was getting it sanitized so I didn't get any germs.
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The problem with Gorilla Glass is the corners. From my experiences anyway. A short drop right on the corner completely wrecked my screen once. But I think two inches is quite an exaggeration. Had to be at least 2ft. Maybe a foot.
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Had this phone for months with no case and it still looks great. Been through a couple medium drops (nothing too crazy, but a couple feet onto concrete from the car) and no marks at all.
I refuse to double the size of my phone, which i bought because it was so sleek and small
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I find it hard to believe that you dropped your S3 a couple of feet, from a car and onto the concrete and didn't at least get a scuff mark?
Unless you drive hot wheels and your concrete is made of grass!
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amazin1988 said:
How strong is this suppise to be? My phone took a two inch fall and the screen is pretty much gone.
iTzAmazed
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That must be some drop. My screen shattered but it was also 10 degrees outside.
I have replaced several gorilla glass screens. They are great for scratch resistance, almost indestructible that way, but hit them on the edge, or pry up on it and snap crackle pop. I don't care what phone I have had, it gets a case that comes over the front to keep glass off table etc when face down, and I use Phantom Skinz on all my screens. Never had a problem yet, but it is fun replacing friends screens who don't like cases and screen covers ;-0.
droped mine less than 18 inches but caught the corner just right and shattered. the one time i didn't get insurance:crying:
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I have replaced several gorilla glass screens. They are great for scratch resistance, almost indestructible that way, but hit them on the edge, or pry up on it and snap crackle pop. I don't care what phone I have had, it gets a case that comes over the front to keep glass off table etc when face down, and I use Phantom Skinz on all my screens. Never had a problem yet, but it is fun replacing friends screens who don't like cases and screen covers ;-0.
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Honestly how strong is the screen protector. Like against good hits and stuff... I usually do the field goal catch when I drop my phone, where it flies across the room... Obviously that still might be too much, but do you think it would hold up pretty good?
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faehsemc said:
Honestly how strong is the screen protector. Like against good hits and stuff... I usually do the field goal catch when I drop my phone, where it flies across the room... Obviously that still might be too much, but do you think it would hold up pretty good?
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I think the screen protector is pretty strong. I look at it as a thin plastic/rubbery barrier between the glass and any sharp objects that might impact the glass. I have never broken or cracked a screen myself and had some pretty good drops/punts when trying to catch with foot lol.
Scratchproof not crashproof
GG protects against scratches, that's about it. I don't believe its any more shatter resistant than other glass. I use a bumper case, which protects the edges but leaves the back largely uncovered. Best compromise I could find between protection and not adding bulk. I actually prefer it to uncovered because I always found that the GS3 was kind of slick and easy to drop without a case of any kind.
Agree
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Mine screen got scratched pretty soon after I purchased it. I was pretty disappointed. Ended up getting a ZAG and it's held up nicely.
My screen scratched from my finger nail. My wife's screen is all scratched to hell. Yet she does nothing different than she did with her Fascinate with gg1. I think the coating on gg2 much softer.
I don't like it.
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rhamorsky said:
droped mine less than 18 inches but caught the corner just right and shattered. the one time i didn't get insurance:crying:
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700 phone and you didn't get insurance
I dont have insurance either but I do have one of those ebay TPU cases, seems to protect it from drops just fine
my friend's s3 hit a hardwood floor with the corner of his phone and a giant crack just appeared across his his screen
Here is a picture:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37829485#post37829485
Blue6IX said:
It actually fell out of my pocket (pants pocket - lower cargo pocket so about knee height) as I was getting it out.
Thing is, this was new years eve, and it had been sitting in my car for a number of hours. It landed on the edge of a concrete walkway, so it was uneven pressure when it hit.
And being as there was snow on the ground, it was really cold - the phone being in my car (off by the way) for those hours meant it was just as cold (and brittle) when it hit.
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There are two things on the screen in that picture - my customary piece of electrical tape over the front facing camera, and a screen protector.
The screen protector is why it's still usable. Without it, all the pieces of screen would have fallen out. The only thing that is broken, is the gorilla glass part of the screen.
It sucks trying to work through all the cracks and breakage, but because the screen protector keeps it all there and flat I can work through all that mess.
I bought another 32 gig model, so it's not the s3 I use day to day, but it does still have its role in my division of the android army.
I always use screen protectors, I don't care what claims are made about the screen. With it you have a chance to still use it in a worst case like this. Without it, this device would be relatively useless.
I'll eventually get around to buying another screen for it, but the screen protector held it together long enough for me to get another one, and now it's not such a priority on my list. Someday.
Here is a link with some pretty interesting info from Corning regarding Gorilla Glass, scratching, breaking, etc., including Gorilla Glass 3:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Corn...-Glass-3-is-not-like-most-other-glass_id38494