So had the M8 for about a month wrapped it i a slick skin and has a case on it. Yesterday i noticed the camera lens has a ton of fine scratches.
Has anyone else notice this?
You would think that the camera glass would have been made out of gorilla glass also.
Ugh HTC now i know why i have avoided you.
would post a pick but cannot get the camera to focus on the scratches.
I have mine in a UAG case so the camera is recessed. I'm quite rough with my phone and no scratches on the camera lens so far. One of the reasons I don't like skins. They sit almost flush with the camera so laying it on its back on a concrete surface would most certainly scratch the lens. If you got any sand on it and laid it down might cause scratches too. I see you say you had it in a case as well. Odd that it would get scratched.
Sorry to hear of your issues but I don't think it's really HTC's fault because you managed to get your camera lens scratched. I assume you verified it was perfect when purchased? I have seen scratched camera on almost every brand of phone. Even if it was Gorilla Glass, that does not make it scratch proof, just more scratch resistant. Nothing will protect it from sand.
I'm always extremely careful with my rear camera lens. On all my devices. I don't know why manufacturer manufacturers don't design their phones so that when you set the phone down on its back without a case it doesn't sit right on the lens. But alas, they do. On Samsung devices the lens even bulges out some so your for sure setting it right on the lens when you set it down.
I haven't experienced any scratches on my rear lens, but the front lens is another story. I usually use hand sanitizer and a micro fiber cloth to clean my screen (with a screen protector on of course) have done it since I had the s3 a couple years ago. It does a great job and does no damage. But for some reason on the m8 after a couple weeks of having it the front lens became super foggy. So I couldn't even use the front camera. And no amount of rubbing or lens cleaning kits could solve. This never happened on my s4 or s3. The front lens on the m8 must just be made of a different material.
So yeah be careful with the front lens. The back lens is harder to scratch as long as you use a case and don't put your phone in the same pocket as your keys and coins.
Both back lenses and the front one use some sort of coating on top of the actual glass. Its a very good possibility that what you're seeing is the scratches on the coating and not the actual glass.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/26piln/psa_if_your_htc_one_m8_has_a_scratched_camera/
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Known issue. Android central has a huge thread on it. There's a coating over the lens that gets scratched and you can take the coating off with alcohol. Slickwraps sells a lens protector for this issue.
NoFanboy said:
Known issue. Android central has a huge thread on it. There's a coating over the lens that gets scratched and you can take the coating off with alcohol. Slickwraps sells a lens protector for this issue.
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Thanks :good:
It is a known issue. Huge thread (http://goo.gl/Ll7b49). I spoke with HTC and they wanted me to send my device or use the HTC Advantage. I chose send it in but then I read the thread in AndroidCentral and used toothpaste with a Q tip and that has fixed my issue.
noticed this on my daughter's m8 today when I went to take a pic for her. Luckily had a moist paper towel in my hand and that was enough to rub off enough of the scratches bear the actual lense. Not sure if I'm gonna even bother to remove the rest now. The difference was instantly night and day.
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FYI, mr clean magic eraser and a little windex works great! Did mine last night
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FYI, mr clean magic eraser and a little windex works great! Did mine last night
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So how do you do this?? I have the same problem
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It is a known issue. Huge thread (http://goo.gl/Ll7b49). I spoke with HTC and they wanted me to send my device or use the HTC Advantage. I chose send it in but then I read the thread in AndroidCentral and used toothpaste with a Q tip and that has fixed my issue.
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Exactly! People complaining must be their first HTC device here. This has been an issue for like 4yrs now on HTC devices and since the simple trick is toothpaste and a Q tip. Rub it in, clean it off, simple. Like waxing a car almost. Even my old iPhone 4 has this issue so I'd say it's almost an issue with any phone over time. Obviously this coating HTC used makes the issue happen sooner than later as this phone hasn't been out long.
Common sense though for me if I'm going to take an important picture I first wipe the lens with my shirt to be sure. Or maybe it's the OCD? Haha.
Just get a magic eraser and wet it with windex.. Rub the lens for a minute or so and it's clear!
Glad I found this. The camera is better but not very good for taking pictures if like let's say the moon or lights. Very blurry and glarry. The camera is definitely the biggest and only downfall in my opinion.
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No case, no scratches either.
When I put the phone down on an unknown surface, I swipe away any dust first.
Got it guys!!!!!!!!!
I noticed my M8 had some scratches also on the main Lens, and I read the thread in android central , and turns out the scratches on the lens are not scratches! The lens is coated! Just use a Colorox wipe and a toothbush and BAMM! no scratches! Your Welcome! Laters!
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I noticed my M8 had some scratches also on the main Lens, and I read the thread in android central , and turns out the scratches on the lens are not scratches! The lens is coated! Just use a Colorox wipe and a toothbush and BAMM! no scratches! Your Welcome! Laters!
Wanted to verify that the original Mr clean magic eraser with water (not windex) worked fantastic. Used it on every lens, even the front one, even though my main lens was the only scratched one. Made all the blurring in my photos go away completely and didn't harm the glass at all.
I'd pick this over using toothpaste, works faster, has no abrasive material, and no chemicals. I put a camera protector on it immediately after cleaning it. Very pleased with the results.
Not the same time of day, but you can notice the edges of the photograph aren't blurry at all in the night photo. I think the flash makes imperfections more obvious anyway. My front facing camera was way worse than that, but now it's crystal clear.
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I'd pick this over using toothpaste, works faster, has no abrasive material, and no chemicals. I put a camera protector on it immediately after cleaning it. Very pleased with the results.
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I don't want to be pedantic however a "Magic Eraser" is nothing but an abrasive material. It's melamine foam which when solidified in to the sponge like form because nearly as hard as glass. The micro-structure is so fine that it acts like an incredibly high grit sandpaper. When you rub the camera lens you are simply polishing the scratches away (removing a thin layer of the lens thickness).
The front glass of the phone is harder than the melamine so you won't remove any scratches from that surface (but you may remove any coatings).
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I don't want to be pedantic however a "Magic Eraser" is nothing but an abrasive material. It's melamine foam which when solidified in to the sponge like form because nearly as hard as glass. The micro-structure is so fine that it acts like an incredibly high grit sandpaper. When you rub the camera lens you are simply polishing the scratches away (removing a thin layer of the lens thickness).
The front glass of the phone is harder than the melamine so you won't remove any scratches from that surface (but you may remove any coatings).
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Wow, great information. That makes really good sense actually.
Learn something new everyday. That would explain how it works, to me I guess it just felt really soft so I didn't really think of it as an abrasive.
I didn't use it on the front glass, just the camera lens. I don't want to lose any coating on the touch screen.
Awesome.. thanks for this fix! I should have searched for this sooner.....
Toothpaste and QTip worked for me.
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First of all I used the official screen protector from HTC and it can be found here ----> Official HTC screen protectors <----
The way I do a screen protector:
I do all my screen protectors in the bathroom (there's less dust in there cause it gets wet from steam in there from showers). Take your sensation and set it on something soft so it doesn't get scratched (don't use toilet paper as it has lots of small particles that come off of it).
Tip: Lay the protector over the screen before you start the process to see if there's overhang. If there's overhang, just even it so it's all the same around the whole screen. This will help you from having to much overhang after (cause you knew beforehand to even it out).
Get a small card (most screen protectors come with them, htc one doesn't). You can even use a mini credit card like the ones from bank of america. Whatever you use, use something with nice rounded edges.
Get a microfiber cloth and get it damp, not soaked, just damp ( I usually wash the cloth with soap and water then wring it out real good).
Now, open you screen protectors so you have one of them out and ready (don't peel it yet, just have it out). Take the microfiber and wipe the screen while it's laying flat, I normally go one way with it (like wipe it down). Keep doing this until there's no dust. Sometimes you can switch sides of the cloth so it's a fresh side. Eventually all the dust will be gone from the screen.
Take your small round card and the microfiber cloth and wrap the card with the cloth so the part that will rub the protector will be soft (it won't scratch it).
Now, take the screen protector and barely peel back the top (whole top, but not the whole protector). Now, position your top along the whole top of the phone and peel it down from underneath while you apply it the rest of the way. I take the card wrapped in microfiber and smooth it downwards while peeling the film with the other hand (tricky to do if you don't understand what I mean). This is the best way to avoid bubbles.
You're gonna have some small bubbles but if you have enough practice and experience (like me), you wont have any except the curved edges.
After the Procter is on,
Slowly squeegee the air bubbles on the flat part of the screen to the nearest edge with the card wrapped in microfiber. They will all come out, it just takes time. After the flat part of the screen has no more bubbles, work on the curved edges. The edges will take time, just do them slowly and kinda wrap the corner as you work out the bubbles. Do one corner at a time. Always push the bubbles out towards the edge, never go back and forth with the card.
After you have wrapped the corners and all the bubbles are out, they won't come back. They should be gone for good if you did it right and yours will look like mine.
Pro tip: If you do get dust, you can take the protector off and wash it very gently with liquid soap and water. Just rinse it off and shake the water off. It's ok to apply the protector a little bit wet (not soaked). The microfiber and card will absorb the little bit of water pushed out at the edges. If there's small residue after, don't worry, it goes away after a few days most of the time.
I hope this helps somebody as it's the best way I've found to do them. I've been doing screen protectors for years and think I have pretty much mastered it. I never get bubbles or dust anymore.
P.S. This process takes about 20 minutes, so don;t try to rush. You'll be happy you took the extra time and did it the right way after you're done using my method.
Good luck guys.
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sounds like a nice how-to. Except, I don't see why anyone would put a screen protector on Gorilla Glas
The only thing that messes me up is the curved edge.
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Kupfel said:
sounds like a nice how-to. Except, I don't see why anyone would put a screen protector on Gorilla Glas
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For an extra feel of relief and gorilla glass still gets hairline scratches.
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The only thing that messes me up is the curved edge.
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Take your time and use the screen protectors from HTC.
I might try this if my Skinomi screen protector ends up being a waste of life.
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sounds like a nice how-to. Except, I don't see why anyone would put a screen protector on Gorilla Glas
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Because Gorilla Glass gets F'd up also. My gravel driveway proved this to me on my last Gorilla Glass device.
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I also do my screen protectors in the bathroom like the OP. Both for the dust and for availability to water. I've washed them after getting annoying dust particles stuck on previous attempts. Works well.
I have bought the original htc screen protectors and it never sticks at the bevel edges.. I have tried both by heating up with hair dryer and without but it doesnt help
please advise guys... I want to protect it again scratches..
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I have bought the original htc screen protectors and it never sticks at the bevel edges.. I have tried both by heating up with hair dryer and without but it doesnt help
please advise guys... I want to protect it again scratches..
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Soak it in hot water for a couple of minutes. It's what I did with the HTC protectors. I use PhantomSkinz now.
I hate cases and really didn't think I needed a screen protector but I was wrong. My screen has several small scratches. First one resulted from me leaving the phone on the bed when I went to sleep, I don't know how, but it got scratched. At first I thought it was a hair stuck behind the sglass, but later I saw that it was a scratch. Scond one resulted in me carrying it in the pocket, my keys scratched it again.
So yeah, u still need screen protector with gorilla glass...
I used water to fit them and they are ok.
You guy do something wrong my desire never have one scratch and the gorilla glas thing here will never have one Protect your phone
I am using an simple bugatti bag for my phone and it never got scratched....
Most scratches come from your pocket while there are other things in it !
i also think that i dont need a screen protector, cause im using a soft bag for it. but nevertheless, i want to buy one, save is save, scratches are a big NOGO
i cant believe that the screen protector on the pictures is an original htc one. How is the feeling with it and how is the display now, how do you see the colours and sharpness?
Amazing.
Show u later mine.
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Soak it in hot water for a couple of minutes. It's what I did with the HTC protectors. I use PhantomSkinz now.
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Did yours stick properly over the edges on HTC Sensation??
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I use the zagg invisible shield, its cut to the perfect size of the entire screen, with cutouts over the sensor and front camera, and it comes with a spray bottle that you use to wet the shield with before applying so you can slide it around to the perfect position, and out has a lifetime warranty. I don't use anything else.
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Thanks, very useful... Just one question, does it no leave water damage with the spray
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Is there other brand that fits the screen from edge to edge?
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Doesn't look like I've scratched it. Looks like I've ruined whatever coating that originally came on it. Wondering if it's something that can be fixed. I can still take pictures, but they come out a bit soft.
I looked around online and found this to be a somewhat common issue. I followed the instructions in an article I read to use a drop of water and credit card to remove the film/coating. This worked great for me and my pictures stew now crystal clear
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I looked around online and found this to be a somewhat common issue. I followed the instructions in an article I read to use a drop of water and credit card to remove the film/coating. This worked great for me and my pictures stew now crystal clear
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I'll looking into doing that. I just hope the glass underneath that coating isn't as easily scratched. I haven't had this issue with any of my previous HTC devices.
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I'll looking into doing that. I just hope the glass underneath that coating isn't as easily scratched. I haven't had this issue with any of my previous HTC devices.
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It's a wide known issue that a bunch of people have tried. I myself did it with alcohol a qtip to get the coating off and microfiber cloth to wipe. Takes time but it works.
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It's a wide known issue that a bunch of people have tried. I myself did it with alcohol a qtip to get the coating off and microfiber cloth to wipe. Takes time but it works.
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I actually did this with a qtip and toothpaste. Cleared the foggy pictures right up!
Qtip and toothpaste is what I did and it worked great!
Thanks for the info. I did do a little bit of the lens with a credit card earlier. Did seem to make a good improvement. I'll try the q-tip thing next to finish it.
After you get it clean, get the lens protectors from SlickWraps or make your own.
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After you get it clean, get the lens protectors from SlickWraps or make your own.
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They distort pictures, if you ever use flash they will make a ghosting effect on the pictures, but it shouldn't affect daytime shots as much as night shots.
I wouldn't use anything, I scratched my coating off a couple months ago and don't have any other scratches yet. I have the phone in my pocket all the time.
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They distort pictures, if you ever use flash they will make a ghosting effect on the pictures, but it shouldn't affect daytime shots as much as night shots.
I wouldn't use anything, I scratched my coating off a couple months ago and don't have any other scratches yet. I have the phone in my pocket all the time.
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I've never had any issues with them.
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If I remember correctly, it isn't a protective coating, it's an anti-reflective coating. Could serve dual purpose but not positive
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I've never had any issues with them.
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I put that slickwrap thing on perfectly and never touched the underside during application. They definitely distort photos just as any kind of protector or film would do on any lens. The first one is actually with only the smaller lens covered, but you can clearly see if the light reflects it at the correct angle it'll definitely mess up the picture.
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If I remember correctly, it isn't a protective coating, it's an anti-reflective coating. Could serve dual purpose but not positive
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I've been reading a couple threads on this, and apparently that coating is supposed to be a UV coating. Also seems the lens in only plastic.
The lens is glass. The coating scratches. You can just alcohol or toothpaste apparently to remove it. I tried toothpaste and a q-tip myself and managed to clean up the center enough to get me clear photos again.
What makes me mad is I've had this thing in a case almost since day one and the few times I've used a cloth or q-tip to clean the lens.. it seems scratched to hell and back... I only just noticed it.. and I'm beside myself.. My images are fuzzy and seem a strange tint ... almost a yellowish tone when taking a picture of something white.. I've used alcohol.. no go.. am I left with a phone now? LoL.. Sucks this happened because I take very good care of my phones.. my DNA just has 1 scratch on its lens and has never been in a case..
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What makes me mad is I've had this thing in a case almost since day one and the few times I've used a cloth or q-tip to clean the lens.. it seems scratched to hell and back... I only just noticed it.. and I'm beside myself.. My images are fuzzy and seem a strange tint ... almost a yellowish tone when taking a picture of something white.. I've used alcohol.. no go.. am I left with a phone now? LoL.. Sucks this happened because I take very good care of my phones.. my DNA just has 1 scratch on its lens and has never been in a case..
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magic eraser or toothpaste with a qtip will work very easily, I kept mine in a case since day 1 also.
Don't sweat too much about it, it's only a film layer. Mine looks brand new and I repaired it about 3 months ago. It's a manufacturing defect, no rhyme or reason for it. My sister doesn't use a case and hers still has no scratches, mine was scratched to hell within 2 months and mine was in a good case.
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magic eraser or toothpaste with a qtip will work very easily, I kept mine in a case since day 1 also.
Don't sweat too much about it, it's only a film layer. Mine looks brand new and I repaired it about 3 months ago. It's a manufacturing defect, no rhyme or reason for it. My sister doesn't use a case and hers still has no scratches, mine was scratched to hell within 2 months and mine was in a good case.
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I hope so.. I'll give it a shot.. I just couldn't figure out how this one got so messed up when my old HTC DNA still has the SINGLE scratch on it that I remember putting there.. And it's never been in a case and my nieces/nephew use it a lot for games and taking pictures..
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I hope so.. I'll give it a shot.. I just couldn't figure out how this one got so messed up when my old HTC DNA still has the SINGLE scratch on it that I remember putting there.. And it's never been in a case and my nieces/nephew use it a lot for games and taking pictures..
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It's just luck of the draw.
Toothpaste and a magic eraser are both softer than the glass and harder than the film. It'll scratch the film right off and won't damage the glass at all. Just keep working it until it comes off completely.
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I hope so.. I'll give it a shot.. I just couldn't figure out how this one got so messed up when my old HTC DNA still has the SINGLE scratch on it that I remember putting there.. And it's never been in a case and my nieces/nephew use it a lot for games and taking pictures..
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I used isopropyl alcohol and a q-tip to clean the rest of the film off of the lens. Took about 5 minutes. I don't know what HTC did differently, because my M7 or any of my previous HTC phones haven't had this issue.
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I used isopropyl alcohol and a q-tip to clean the rest of the film off of the lens. Took about 5 minutes. I don't know what HTC did differently, because my M7 or any of my previous HTC phones had this issue.
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I'll try the toothpaste route.. Alcohol hasn't worked.. But I know I haven't scratched this lens at all.. I'm careful, and it being in a case all the time? It's never flush with whatever surface I have it on.. So.. Who knows.. I'll hit HTC up if I can't figure it out...
Now, before someone chimes in about the properties of the glass material, and how the strength is dependent on a number of factors (microscopic cracks and pits, inherent strength, type of force, etc).
1. Is the Z3 Gorilla Glass front and back? (or is it using Dragontrail?) or other tempered glass?
2. What about the Camera lens?
3. Are YOU using the phone naked? I am for the time being, but have ordered a tempered glass front protector which comes with a film back
I've got a white one, so I'm not super concerned about fingerprints, but for our black Z3 bretheren, how are you coping with it?
All opinions welcome!
The glass feels different to my S4, I don't think it's the same (which was gorilla glass), this one feels slightly less "glassy". It's not something I noticed at first, but after tapping out an email you start to notice.
I don't use a case yet but will probably get a nice one when more start coming out
And I haven't had any problems with fingerprints, actually I think I might get less on the screen than with my S4.
Z2 owner here, I'm not sure if the glass is the same, but for the record, I am using a case* because I dropped mine very soon after getting it and shattered the screen. It fell out of my pocket from the seat of a (tall) car, which should give you an idea of height. There was a few small pieces of gravel, but I'm not sure if it was the drop or gravel that caused the crack.
Unlike my old HTC One (M7)**, the broken screen rendered the handset useless. My local (Ireland) repair shop wanted around €250 to replace it, but I found a crowd in the UK on eBay that did it for half that price, and they did a bang up job of it too. I actually went back to this phone over the temporary replacement I bought, as the replacement didn't perform as well.
I saw someone say recently that the Z3 has a clear plastic back, but I'm skeptical about that.
* Two actually, the official case for around the house as it's light and would probably protect against most indoor drops, and a cheap-but-sturdy Cruzerlite Bugdroid Circuit for outside.
** Yes, I broke that too. And the Sensation XE before it. I really should have known better with the Z2, but like many I hate putting cases on lovely phones like these.
I am using a case because i'm fed up of having scratched up phones as I drop them a lot. I have just bought a Nillkin glass protector and use a £2.99 rubberised back case for the back.
The phone is pretty flexible like the other Z's so i'd hazard that it's using something other than gorilla glass.
It's not gorilla glass, it's just your average tempered glass.
Feels very similar to the iPad Air glass, in that it feels more plasticky. It doesn't have that nasty pocket of air between glass and display though like the iPad, so feels less "cheap".
Either way it scratches very easily and loves fingerprints much more than the gorilla glass. All of the generic glass screen protectors on the market have the exact same feel to them as the Z3's front and back panels.
Back of my soon to be replaced Z3 has loads of scratches from simply sitting on a desk. The smallest piece of dust can and will cause many hairline scratches. Any rough surface seems to cause thicker scratches that you can feel under your nail, from the tiniest nudge.
I'm waiting for someone to create a matte plastic protector for the back, or at the very least a tempered glass protector for the back. Matte will make it a lot more grippier though.
For the time being I have a metallic black "skin" which is ready to put on the back of my replacement.
It's dragontrail I think, and it dosent feel "glessy" because there is screen protector on both front and back gless.
My Z1 dropped 4 tines from about 1 and half meters, and there is no single scratch on it.
Trust me, glass on xperia is much more durable then on any other phone.
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It's dragontrail I think, and it dosent feel "glessy" because there is screen protector on both front and back gless.
My Z1 dropped 4 tines from about 1 and half meters, and there is no single scratch on it.
Trust me, glass on xperia is much more durable then on any other phone.
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lol no, it's not durable at all, see my post above
and there is no screen protector on either side, only the z1 had that horrible film over the panels
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lol no, it's not durable at all, see my post above
and there is no screen protector on either side, only the z1 had that horrible film over the panels
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I can bet there is screen protector, you just don't see them.
Sony puts screen protector almost on every phone since xperia arc.
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I saw the kit for the z3 it includes a matte screen guard.
Sony hasn't used anti shatter film since Z1 fact.
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Agreed with the above. Definitely no anti shatter film on this - coming from a previous Z, Z1 and Z2 owner.
I got a Nillkin tempered glass protector this morning, which came with a film back.
Both the front glass and the film back are near perfectly sized - edge to edge. Front works a treat, but I may take the back film off, as the edge to edge fit with the edge of the film means that it feels rigid in my hand (much like a Z2) rather than the soft rounded feeling of the Z3 without the film.
Would the back scratch if im careful with it (keep it away from sand, etc)? thoughts?
Imo the back might pick up a few hairline scratches yeah.
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I've got a black one, so I'd imagine both scratches and prints are more noticeable compared to a white surface. I have not used the phone naked: I left both Sony films on until I got my case and screen protector, which is anti-fingerprint and like the one on my previous phone, seems to work well.
How tough is the glass? Not very is my answer!
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Now, before someone chimes in about the properties of the glass material, and how the strength is dependent on a number of factors (microscopic cracks and pits, inherent strength, type of force, etc).
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All opinions welcome!
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Does this answer the original question?????
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Does this answer the original question?????
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OUCH!! How did you do that - is this result of a drop?
nniicckkss said:
OUCH!! How did you do that - is this result of a drop?
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Nope not dropped, sat down with it in my rear jeans pocket and I'm no heavy weight lard arse!
sudman said:
Nope not dropped, sat down with it in my rear jeans pocket and I'm no heavy weight lard arse!
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There's your problem, not enough cushioning around the back end!!
You got a replacement coming your way - what's happening now?
nniicckkss said:
There's your problem, not enough cushioning around the back end!!
You got a replacement coming your way - what's happening now?
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Haha lols, you maybe right there!
Nope cant find any replacement glass for the back yet, have contacted Sony to see what they say but if it's gonna cost mega bucks for them to repair then I'll wait till parts are available and I'll do it myself.
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Nope not dropped, sat down with it in my rear jeans pocket and I'm no heavy weight lard arse!
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not to be rude, but that is really careless on your part. one thing i've learned through the years of owning phones is never put a phone in you back pocket for this reason. it puts a lot of pressure no matter how big or small you are. another thing i've found out the hard way is never put a phone on your lap while in a car!
This thread convinced me to pick up an Nillikin 9H glass protector for the front while I wait for http://dbrand.glass/ to provide products for the Z3. Carbon Fiber Dbrand skin for the back, tempered glass protector for the front!
Hello guys
I'm looking for screen protector that fit the mix , but I'm not able to find one as most of the screen protector I purchase didn't fit right and have air around the side and corner
Can you guys advice me which screen protector you use that doesn't have air around the side or corner
So for my english
Yes, I had the same problem with the first screen protector I bought, it didn't fit properly.
But the second type fits the entire front completely, bought it on gearbest: http://www.gearbest.com/screen-protectors/pp_591936.html
This one fits Mi Mix perfectly. I only have one issue, there is this "rainbow pattern" (not typical bubbles) Not sure if it's something with the glass or I just messed up when putting it on. Here's a picture.
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Yes, I had the same problem with the first screen protector I bought, it didn't fit properly.
But the second type fits the entire front completely, bought it on gearbest: http://www.gearbest.com/screen-protectors/pp_591936.html
This one fits Mi Mix perfectly. I only have one issue, there is this "rainbow pattern" (not typical bubbles) Not sure if it's something with the glass or I just messed up when putting it on. Here's a picture.
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I agree 100%. The screen protector from Gearbest is by far the best one ive found, and have been will to try. There are a lot on ebay, but you have to wait quite some time for them to arrive, and I for one am not willing to wait. I also get the same rainbow affect on my screen protector, but its not enough to make me return it.
I had this one but the rainbow affect and touch issues return it. There is a better one
Look at this http://www.ebay.com/itm/332032300020?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
And my mix with it. https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi...hybrid-glass-screen-protectors-t3531581/page3
i got this and it is so far the best no rainbow effect no touch issue.. screen clarity the best. The first pc i got from seller got slight rainbow and the side peel up.... the 2nd pc i order month later is of much better quality... superb.:good:
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i got this and it is so far the best no rainbow effect no touch issue.. screen clarity the best. The first pc i got from seller got slight rainbow and the side peel up.... the 2nd pc i order month later is of much better quality... superb.:good:
link here..https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For...otector-Ultra-Thin-Explosion/32778591332.html
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I can vouch for the quality of it. Ordered 5 because I have bad luck with getting these things on. No rainbow Halo, no touch issues, and good clarity. Only problem is that it's a fingerprint magnet but I can live with that. Maybe I should apply oleophobic coating...
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I can vouch for the quality of it. Ordered 5 because I am have bad luck with getting these things on. No rainbow Halo, no touch issues, and good clarity. Only problem is that it's a fingerprint magnet but I can live with that. Maybe I should apply oleophobic coating...
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How long did you wait before you got it in the mail?
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How long did you wait before you got it in the mail?
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Ordered on the 9th and it got here the 19th. So 10 days.
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Ordered on the 9th and it got here the 19th. So 10 days.
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Awesome! Just put in my order...
Thanks!
Ordered two of these, exactly the ones that are linked above. Newtonrings (oil effect), fingerprints are like a gray topping, protector to small. If you place it exactly at top of the screen the message led is covered half. Sorry guys, you've ordered crap. Ah, a dot pattern these have too. Like all others i've tried.
Gesendet von meinem Xiaomi Mi MIX
What about liquid amor on Mi MIX ?
nakedtoes said:
i got this and it is so far the best no rainbow effect no touch issue.. screen clarity the best. The first pc i got from seller got slight rainbow and the side peel up.... the 2nd pc i order month later is of much better quality... superb.:good:
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what case is pictured there?
Just put this one on my Mix:
http://www.gearbest.com/screen-protectors/pp_582770.html
Perfect adhessiveness and sturdy looking (not planning on actually testing shock or scratch real protection).
It does NOT, by far, cover the whole screen though. I read around that is normal and something very difficult to come around with edge-curved screens, and big ones to boot, and also especially difficult to find high-quality ones like spigen and zagg as they do not manufacture for these brands...
Anyone with a full-coverage working screen protector that doesn't suck?
Thanks!
I got a screen protector from Aliexpress (WEIYU Full Coverage Tempered Glass Screen Protector Ultra Thin Explosion Proof 9H Safety Protective Film For Xiaomi Mi Mix 6.4)
and it was the worst piece garbage I ever purchased.
It was a terrible product, probably the worst screen protector I have ever purchased. I'm sure it's not the sellers fault, he's just reselling the item but this product is terrible. Once it's firmly placed on the device you are left with what looks like a ring of rainbow colors in the middle of the screen when light hits the display, I did some research online and it's because the screen protector only sticks around the edges, not throughout the whole display meaning no adhesive in the middle. Also this is not tampered glass, so if this thing breaks (which it did when I decided to take it off because It bothered me so much, luckily nothing happened to my display) it's very dangerous with shreds of glass everywhere.
I don't recommend anyone buying this thing, I don't understand how a company like Xiaomi doesn't release official accessories for the Mi Mix, they freaking make vacuum cleaners and all types of redundant bs but they can't properly make a decent screen protector or a nice official leather flip cover?
I tried like 4 different ones and in the end opted for going screen naked. All of them sucked one way or the other and the smooth feeling of the screen was always replaced with plastic sticky **** feeling. I try to be careful and well, I got a couple of scratches already but man, such is life. Prefer it at not seeing or touching the real screen
albertoduqe said:
I tried like 4 different ones and in the end opted for going screen naked. All of them sucked one way or the other and the smooth feeling of the screen was always replaced with plastic sticky **** feeling. I try to be careful and well, I got a couple of scratches already but man, such is life. Prefer it at not seeing or touching the real screen
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I know the feeling, I can already see tiny micro scratches on the screen when light hits it, it's impossible to find a decent screen protector for this thing. Xiaomi must've used a the cheapest quality glass for the front panel, I haven't had this phone that long to get so many little micro scratches and like you I baby this thing.
Yep. That's the dilemma I guess. A pity glass cover is not more resistant. I see less scratches in my 4 year old Nexus 5 :crying::silly:
Is there a wet applied screen protector of the right dimensions. Usually I have better luck than glass or regular film, plus no bubbles or other effects (but I always buy more than one also).
OK friends
Here is the best clear coat screen protector made in usa, little expensive but worth it.
I have been introduced by other member in xiaomi.eu forum. Hope it helps.
https://www.moutfitters.com/clear-coat/original/
ofuroinu said:
OK friends
Here is the best clear coat screen protector made in usa, little expensive but worth it.
I have been introduced by other member in xiaomi.eu forum. Hope it helps.
https://www.moutfitters.com/clear-coat/original/
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Have you tried it yourself? Does it cover the full screen in any way or leaves the curved edges out?
So, I finally got around to installing my Whitestone Dome tempered glass screen protector.
Initial thoughts...
-The kit is overwhelming when you first open it. Don't be tempted to try and identify every little piece in it. The packaging design is genius, and waste is at an absolute minimum.
-They scienced the **** out of this. The alignment is perfect. Not askew in the slightest.
-It is NOT full-coverage. I'm admittedly disappointed in this aspect. It covers the responsive part of the display, but it does not go edge-to-edge. This gives it a tangible learning curve in terms of hand and finger placement during use.
-If you follow the instructions to the letter, and don't try and cut corners, it will go smoothly.
-There will be a mess to cleanup. Price of admission.
-You never knew you could see dust so small in size, and the OCD in you will not let you even begin until you clear every last speck.
I hope this might help someone on the fence, or at least entertain mildly.
Link to a video with a slightly better view:
https://goo.gl/VBa1AT
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So, I finally got around to installing my Whitestone Dome tempered glass screen protector.
Initial thoughts...
-The kit is overwhelming when you first open it. Don't be tempted to try and identify every little piece in it. The packaging design is genius, and waste is at an absolute minimum.
-The scienced the **** out of this. The alignment is perfect. Not askew in the slightest.
-It is NOT full-coverage. I'm admittedly disappointed in this aspect. It covers the responsive part of the display, but it does not go edge-to-edge. This gives it a tangible learning curve in terms of hand and finger placement during use.
-If you follow the instructions to the letter, and don't try and cut corners, it will go smoothly.
-There will be a mess to cleanup. Price of admission.
-You never new you could see dust so small in size, and the OCD in you will not let you even begin until you clear every last speck.
I hope this might help someone on the fence, or at least entertain mildly.
Link to a video with a slightly better view:
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If it were edge to edge, you wouldn't be able to put it in a case without it lifting and essentially depositing the 60 bucks or whatever that 50 cent piece of tempered glass costs for the Note 9 in the trash.
Yeah. The S9+ Whitestone was more 'edge-to-edge' than the one for the Note 9. I don't mind. The S9+'s WSD was somewhat a pain with some cases so I appreciate the not quite edge-to-edge fit of the Note 9 WSD.
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If it were edge to edge, you wouldn't be able to put it in a case without it lifting and essentially depositing the 60 bucks or whatever that 50 cent piece of tempered glass costs for the Note 9 in the trash.
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True. I hadn't thought about that aspect since I don't use cases anymore. I've got a skin on the back for the sake of scratches, and this is my first tempered glass screen protector. I like that it feels just like the naked glass, even if the actual coverage will take some getting used to. [emoji106]
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disturbd1 said:
True. I hadn't thought about that aspect since I don't use cases anymore. I've got a skin on the back for the sake of scratches, and this is my first tempered glass screen protector. I like that it feels just like the naked glass, even if the actual coverage will take some getting used to. [emoji106]
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Yeah, it's definitely less noticeable when it's in a case. They should make an edge to edge and case friendly version.
I had an install issue where it looks like a small plastic cutout was left on the screen edge. Not sure how this happened because my screen was clean and I removed the backing and put it down quickly. I noticed the issue during the glue portion and couldn't get the glue to cover the area =/
https://imgur.com/gallery/LlecQYK
disturbd1 said:
So, I finally got around to installing my Whitestone Dome tempered glass screen protector.
Initial thoughts...
-The kit is overwhelming when you first open it. Don't be tempted to try and identify every little piece in it. The packaging design is genius, and waste is at an absolute minimum.
-They scienced the **** out of this. The alignment is perfect. Not askew in the slightest.
-It is NOT full-coverage. I'm admittedly disappointed in this aspect. It covers the responsive part of the display, but it does not go edge-to-edge. This gives it a tangible learning curve in terms of hand and finger placement during use.
-If you follow the instructions to the letter, and don't try and cut corners, it will go smoothly.
-There will be a mess to cleanup. Price of admission.
-You never knew you could see dust so small in size, and the OCD in you will not let you even begin until you clear every last speck.
I hope this might help someone on the fence, or at least entertain mildly.
Link to a video with a slightly better view:
https://goo.gl/VBa1ATView attachment 4581795View attachment 4581796View attachment 4581797
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is this ocean blue mate?
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I had an install issue where it looks like a small plastic cutout was left on the screen edge. Not sure how this happened because my screen was clean and I removed the backing and put it down quickly. I noticed the issue during the glue portion and couldn't get the glue to cover the area =/
https://imgur.com/gallery/LlecQYK
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What case is that you're using ?
alher591 said:
is this ocean blue mate?
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Sure is. It has a Dbrand skin on the back.
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jeweladdict said:
I had an install issue where it looks like a small plastic cutout was left on the screen edge. Not sure how this happened because my screen was clean and I removed the backing and put it down quickly. I noticed the issue during the glue portion and couldn't get the glue to cover the area =/
https://imgur.com/gallery/LlecQYK
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Definitely something between the screen and the protector, unless it's your Edge bar.
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mys3 said:
What case is that you're using ?
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spigen ultra thin one, matte black with triangles on the back. no kickstand
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Sure is. It has a Dbrand skin on the back.
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The ocean blue is really growing on me. I thought it would be a lot more of a lighter blue. Im stilling waiting on my 512 ocean blue to ship but once the midnight black release ill be jumping on that right away.
Do you have any pics of your dbrand skin?
So I bit the bullet and tried this...first time with the dome glass....and I loved it! Installation is a PITA but it went perfectly and the glass was amazing...until I dropped the phone today and it shattered! (sigh)
$45 and it lasted 3 days, UGH! Of course, better to break the protector than the screen itself.
What's stopping dust particles settling on the phone when the glue is poured on to the screen?
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What's stopping dust particles settling on the phone when the glue is poured on to the screen?
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Well, I guess nothing will stop the determined mote of dust from spoiling the application. I used this product on three S8s (and have it on order for my Note 9), and I did have an pesky bit of black schmutz under the glass. But it was only noticeable when the background was white (which is, like, almost always). I was sloppy, and not taking my time, and didn't really clean my work area as I should have. But the set up came with two vials of adhesive, and I was able to remove the glass and re-apply. The adhesive is more like cured rubber cement than a sticky glue.
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What's stopping dust particles settling on the phone when the glue is poured on to the screen?
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In general, nothing. When you're doing the install and get to this point, I'd suggest taking a second to hit the screen with another pass of the dust tape, then resting the glass protector on the speaker pin as you let it spread towards the center (which then acts as a bit of a dust shield).
I would think if you're lucky and don't push down on the glass, as you're not supposed to, that most dust will push out to the sides as the adhesive spreads. Just a thought.
Does anyone else have any sticky residue coming from the sides when you rub the edges? Quite annoying, granted it might be a bit my fault as I immediately picked up the phone after all the glue adhered to the screen and then it started to slide up and down. I should have just let it sit and used the UV light to cure it in place. But wanting to know if anyone else who did it perfectly is getting glue residue along the edges.
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Does anyone else have any sticky residue coming from the sides when you rub the edges? Quite annoying, granted it might be a bit my fault as I immediately picked up the phone after all the glue adhered to the screen and then it started to slide up and down. I should have just let it sit and used the UV light to cure it in place. But wanting to know if anyone else who did it perfectly is getting glue residue along the edges.
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Once the screen has cured you should be able to use alcohol to clear out any glue from the edges. I had a Dome on my Note 8, flawless install, the phone literally slid off my lap about 12 inches onto my car console and there was a crack through the length of the Dome glass. It looks beautiful, works great, but it's as hard as a potato chip. There is no way the phone screen would have cracked from that. These types of cracks happen a lot with the WSD protectors.
It was my first time with the WSD as well.
One issue I had was during lifting the top jig frame after laying the glass and curing it for 15secs. The top part of the frame was tight against the glass. So when I tried to lift the frame out, it lifted the glass as well!!
Then I decided to use my fingers to press down the glass before lifting the frame.
Yes,, I had lots of tiny bubbles on the top left. Luckily, after 2 days, almost all bubbles disappeared. Phew!
As for those afraid of dust, make sure you install in a clean environment with no source of wind. I did it after closing my windows, ceiling fan and also breathed softly. And don't forget to use the stickers to lift up the dust EVEN if you don't see any!