my screen has this 3 marks across (something like when u swipe across the screen with a dirty finger and it leaves the print of swipe) which is caused by the Samsung screen protection film that you have to peel off when you first get your phone. but I had left it on as I have yet to buy a screen protector and occasionally it would peel off but I would just press it back and I guess that's how I got the 3 lines at the place where it peeled off and I stuck it back after finally deciding to do without that film thing.
I've been trying to remove the marks thus I used a micro fibre cloth to wipe the screen and also tried using scotch tape on it too. it would disappear but after using it awhile it would return again which gets quite irritating as sometimes it would be noticeable when the screen is off under the sun. I'm currently refraining from using alcohol wipes as I heard it damages the oleophobic coating.
Was wondering if anyone has any idea how else to remove the marks. anything would be appreciated thanks!
Edit: finally managed to get pictures of the streaks that wont disappear. http://imgur.com/a/yPoxw
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So I just took out my sensation from the box and noticed the stock screen protector was off set and already peeling back a great amount on the top corner. I looked closely and noticed that the small tab at the top of the screen protector is actually inside the ridge of the phone, in that small thin crack where the front-screen ends. That was what cause the screen protector to not lay flat and started bending inward. I slowly peeled the protector back and when it came to the part that was "stuck" or jammed into the crack it took a good tug (I guess it was the adhesive...or it was really in there) for it to pop out. This couldn't have done any damage right? The small crack leads to nothing does it?
Probably just means it got caught in the gap when being fitted. I assume when you say 'crack' you mean the gap where the screen meets the rest of the body of the phone?
Yeah, where the black part ends.
Also, I have removed it and replaced it on more accurately since then and noticed it sticks to the screen very well, even attaching itself to parts that I have not even smoothed my fingers over yet, must be the static? Are there any disadvantages in using this as opposed to buying a new screen protector?
If it works then continue using it. We don't get them pre-fitted in the UK so I bought a 3rd party one
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I just received my new One X today and the screen looks perfect when it arrives (with the seal broken because the vendor inserted the SIM card for me...). But after I started using it for a few moments and left some fingerprints on the screen, I noticed a very weird mark at the bottom of the screen near the home button.
It doesn't feel like scratches because I couldn't feel it with my fingers and after I wipe the screen using a microfiber cloth, it becomes invisible. But whenever I touch the place using my finger or exhale towards there which moistens that place slightly, the mark shows up. I suspected it might be some kind of glue, but it doesn't feel sticky and I just can't wipe it off.
Any ideas would be highly appreciated. Sorry I'm a new user and can't post external links for my pictures...
What does the mark look like, does it look like a scratch ( a straight line) or something else? Its possible for a scratch to be superficial enough that you can't feel it.
On the other hand, maybe its just residue from the film that was on the screen (to protect it in shipping). Wiping with a bit of glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth should help dissolve something like that.
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What does the mark look like, does it look like a scratch ( a straight line) or something else? Its possible for a scratch to be superficial enough that you can't feel it.
On the other hand, maybe its just residue from the film that was on the screen (to protect it in shipping). Wiping with a bit of glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth should help dissolve something like that.
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Thanks for your input.
The mark looks like a label (wish I could show you the pictures somehow) and that's why I suspected it might be glue from some sticker.
I just tried the lens cleansing liquid and no success. Now I'm thinking maybe it really is a superficial scratch because after I wipe the entire screen using microfiber cloth I can still see these marks from certain angles.
Decided to ask for a replacement. Do they usually send the new phone or the refurbed phone as replacement? The store is Walmart Wireless.
I ended up with few of the small spiderweb bubbles under my Nilkin screen protector I installed last night. A few along the very top edge of the glass, and a few at the bottom. I am currently trying the binder clip with micro-fiber cloths trick to apply pressure and remove them. If that doesn't work, I saw a mention of putting the phone in a plastic bag and using a vaccuum hose.
1.) Has the vaccuum trick worked for anybody here.
2.) I got to thinking about this. I have a foodsaver vaccuum sealer for storing food. Would this do a better job of pulling out the bubbles since it creates a better seal?
I don't see how it could hurt the phone in any way. Others thoughts on this?
-Jeremy
What i would suggest :
Clean the screen with piece of cloth ( Mostly comes with the package)
Get some tape 2 pcs...
place one on the top of the screen protector , and pull it slowly to remove the screenprotector
get the other piece of tape and tape it around ur finger (Inside out) now with 1 finger u would pull the screen protector up
and with the other u would tap the screen where the bubbles are , this will make the bubbles go away!
Then just replace the screen protector and remove the tape, DONE!
PS: If this didn't help , then send your device to me i will fix it for free :good:
Bubbles are created by dust on the screen. I read someone suggest lift the protector with one piece of sticky tape then use another to remove the dust from the screen and protector. Do this for each bubble
Edit. Crap. Teaches me not to read the replies
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Blowtorch em off
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Assuming its not dust....just a bubble, like the huge one to the right of the led notification ....I used a thin cloth and an adjustable wrench and tighten the wrench firmly on the bubble...with the cloth protecting the phone of course. In 20 minutes per bubble....I had none. Gone for good.
Mime ghost glass BTW.
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I would suggest not doing it during night time. Do it on a very illuminated area. Clean with the provided cloth uniformly until looks perfect. I my self always blow the screen during the sticking process and never get dust between screen and protector. If any bubble, sweep it with a credit card before removing the top layer.
As someone said once you have them its a fail. I use the glass ones I know they crazy prices but I do the steam room bit and drop them on. No bubbles.
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You may (or may not) have noticed it is easier to apply screen protectors at times; you could apply them all day flawlessly, and other days they just don't play ball. The reason is humidity! The more humid the environment the less chance there is of dust particles wizzing around. Typically this will be summer here in the UK where its gets really humid. To replicate the humidity in colder climates / seasons, you can run a hot shower or bath and let the bathroom steam up. The screen protector should apply perfectly there, but you don't want to spend to long there with your precious phone, condensation and all. You could also try bowls of steaming hot water around the area you're going to be applying the screen protector in.
Be sure to apply common sense before applying the screen protectors if you're going to be using the above mentioned methods and the usual rules apply, clean the screen etc before hand.
So my idea worked and i now have a full adhesive screen protector. Covers from edge to edge and there is no halo effect. The protector is on good and does not peel/pop out. I am using a unicorn beetle pro full body case and no problems. Before the case would pop out the protector but not anymore.
What exactly was your idea?
How did you manage this? (For the people that haven't been keeping up with your posts, such as myself.)
Did you use LOCA or OCA film?
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so much detail. so much wow. i wish there was more information, like, what you used, how you did it, instead of a brag post. thanks for the pictures though!
One of his older posts discussed using LOCA. If you use LOCA, how do you get it off if you ever want to remove the screen protector?
Yes I used LOCA glue. To take it off you just heat it. It should be easier to remove than when replacing the digitizer.
I got a couple air bubbles though but id rather have that than a scratched up screen lol
Interesting.... but more info on how to do it and what products to use would be great. Thanks OP.
I was just thinking about if this was a solution two days ago, but this is exciting news that its worked. My question is, is the LOCA a problem to handle, because i could see using too much might have some go into the speakers or just seep from the borders. when originally applied. and is there a way to make sure we don't get bubbles?
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Interesting.... but more info on how to do it and what products to use would be great. Thanks OP.
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I was just thinking about if this was a solution two days ago, but this is exciting news that its worked. My question is, is the LOCA a problem to handle, because i could see using too much might have some go into the speakers or just seep from the borders. when originally applied. and is there a way to make sure we don't get bubbles?
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Yea i got a little on the speaker but you just have to be care full and as it seeps kut clean it with a rag. The good thing is that it wont dry until you put the black light on it. The part you have to be the most carefull with is the home button. Loca will make it sticky and a little harder to press. I also reccoment you get a protector that is completely clear as the one i got has black on the top and bottom and it prevents the black light from drying the glue under those areas. Clean the screen good. To avoid bubbles look at youtube and see how they apply it. Basically a stick figure but instead of a head it is a y shape. Carefully place the protector and let is slowly spread on its own. Once it stoos spreading then you could slowly press down on it and remove the remaining bubbles. I lined uo thw home and back buttons first and made sure the cut outs were aligned for the camera and sesors. Then i applied the black light on the bottom half furst so that it would align properly. I did this while pressing down on it because the air bubbles kept coming up. I also covered up the top half so that wouldnt dry up. Oncw i got the bottom i got rid of any air bubbles on the top half and did the same. After that i put the phone in a box., close it up, do a cut out for the black light to fit and let it sit for a couple minutes to dry more. Then i cleaned and dried the edges. Make sure not to leave too much of the loca in between the screen and protector so you wont get touch senaitivity issues. And do it where there is no dust. I oly got 1 small air bubble but some like white spots that appear to be dust. And again clean the speaker, home button, sensors, and camera before drying. You could also just scrape it off with a plastic blade that the loca came with. And make sure to use liquid version and not the film.
I used the shower trick to apply a screen protector to my tablet about a week ago. I recently noticed some marks on the screen and I wasn't sure if it was between the screen protector and the tablet itself, or under the tablet. I removed the screen protector and the marks are just as visible, so they are indeed under the screen.
I tried submerging it in rice inside a sealed ziplock baggie for a couple of days, but there was not effect. I realized that trick is typically used when someone drops their phone/tablet in water and need to have the water absorbed from it. Since my problem is just a few spots on the screen, I figured there must be a quicker and more accurate solution.
When I press on the marks, I don't really see them moving, so I'm not sure if there is still water underneath it or if the marks are the result of some kind of damage. Because the marks are fairly small, it is difficult to see if they do move when pressed since my finger obstructs the view.
What would be the best way to remove them?