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Why do we need screen protector on gorrila glass nexus 4?

Why do we need screen protector on gorrila glass nexus 4?
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Good question. The way Gorilla Glass 2 is advertised would make it seem like it's not easily scratch or damaged. Due to the countless people reporting how easy the front and back of the Nexus 4 is to scratch (sometimes randomly), the Gorilla Glass isn't really doing what it claims lol...
either way, better safe than sorry >_>

It's scratch resistant, not scratch proof

Scratch resistant doesn't mean scratch proof. Any type of sand or non-skin dust in your pocket will severely scratch the device.

Ironically I was watching this Youtube Vid just before I saw this thread.

FirelordAzula said:
Scratch resistant doesn't mean scratch proof. Any type of sand or non-skin dust in your pocket will severely scratch the device.
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Lol...
If "non skin dust" in your pocket severely scratches your phone you must be furiously rubbing the front of your pants.

I bought an XO skin for mine but never applied it as I have found the screen to still be in wonderful condition after all of these months. I did baby the phone for a bit but after a while it didn't matter... I have accidentally dropped it twice two from my desk onto hard floor and it hasn't suffered.
Maybe if I drop it a third time I might not be so lucky =P.
Either way, the glass has remained intact with no scratches so I am happy.

After the first day of my 2nd nexus 4 I saw a bunch of scratches on the bottom of the screen. Not happy. Got a bumper the day after.
Sent from my Nexus 4

You will need one because, stuff happens =[. Mine has 3 scratches. I'm guessing it happened in a random pocket in a random jacket of mine. They bother me when I'm using my phone under a good amount of light, but usually I don't notice them. I just love how the screen feels without a screen protector. If you don't mind potentially getting scratches, then you won't need a screen protector.

anjuice said:
I just love how the screen feels without a screen protector. If you don't mind potentially getting scratches, then you won't need a screen protector.
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^this. i rather have a few scratches then having to bother with a screen protector.

neotekz said:
^this. i rather have a few scratches then having to bother with a screen protector.
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Amen to that.

I swap and sell and change phones often, so the resale value is quite important to me. Therefore I always use a screen protector as scratches lessen the value of the device

No screen protectors here and no scratches. I am careful with my phones though

I haven't had a screen protector on my Nexus 4 since day 1 in November. No scratches.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

evanisvinks14 said:
After the first day of my 2nd nexus 4 I saw a bunch of scratches on the bottom of the screen. Not happy. Got a bumper the day after.
Sent from my Nexus 4
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cause a bumper will protect your screen from scratches..... D'uh!

Can any one confirm that the back of the phone is Gorilla glass?
I've had my phone since December and the front glass is still scratch free but the back has a couple of 1cm scratches on it and seemed a lot more prone to getting marked than the front. So, I've stuck a dbrand skin on it which protects the back and makes my phone look pretty cool!
Sent from my Nexus 4.

I've only had my Nexus 4 for a week, and I took it with me to the beach for spring break - sand scratched the s**t out of my screen on the first day. Ordered some wet screen protectors, hopefully that'll help!

rjunraj said:
Why do we need screen protector on gorrila glass nexus 4?
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Because its scratch resistant not scratch proof..

because it's better to be safe than sorry.

There are a few screen protectors that feel the same as the glass so why not...

Tempered Glass for s4 pros and cons over Film protectors?

What the pros and cons of tempered glass screen protector vs a Film screen protector?
My concern about the Tempered glass is that :
--it's adhesive is only on the bezel area and since sgs4 have smaller bezel so it might get detached easily
--Tempered Glass might scratch the glass beneath it
--If adhesive of the Tempered glass became less sticky Dust might accumulate inside
So can you tell me your experience with tempered glass screen protector? I really want to hear from someone who used this screen protector for long time and not on these reviews on youtube since they only used it on the time they review it.
And also does anyone tried using combination of Film and T.glass protectors?

i never bothered because they're so expensive and i screw up the screen anyways so the film type are more easily replaceable
ill probably end up buying 2 or 3 cases and end up using only screen protectors in most situations lol.
to me i rarely drop my phone but i have trouble keeping it out of my pocket with my keys and change, other things. ive been pretty good about it but not perfect.

First off my only problem with tempered glass on my S3 was that it messed with screen responsiveness... Now the ones for the S4 are mostly half the thickness of last years so that should help that problem a lot. The iLoome protector fort the S4 is fully clear and I assume it has adhesive over the entire surface. The sense of mind you get with glass is great. Plus the feel of glass is much better than that of other screen protectors. If you can find one that doesn't take away from screen sensitivity than i'd say it's definitely worth it if you care about your phone.
Sent from my GS3

ichilouch said:
What the pros and cons of tempered glass screen protector vs a Film screen protector?
My concern about the Tempered glass is that :
--it's adhesive is only on the bezel area and since sgs4 have smaller bezel so it might get detached easily
--Tempered Glass might scratch the glass beneath it
--If adhesive of the Tempered glass became less sticky Dust might accumulate inside
So can you tell me your experience with tempered glass screen protector? I really want to hear from someone who used this screen protector for long time and not on these reviews on youtube since they only used it on the time they review it.
And also does anyone tried using combination of Film and T.glass protectors?
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I have a "Flexible Glass Screen Protector" on my S3 that has adhesive all across the back. I have only removed it once in the couple month's that I've had it. I have not encountered any dust getting between the two pieces of glass. The adhesion has not deteriorated any either. I am very happy with it and I really am hoping I will be able to locate one for my S4. The only draw back that I have found is that the thicker protector limits the cases you can use. My favorite cover before I got the protector was the Seidio Surface case and it no longer can be used. I also like my Otterbox Defender case and I was able to "squeeze" it on after I removed the plastic protector that came on the cover. It's a tight fit, but it does work.

KeithSr said:
I have a "Flexible Glass Screen Protector" on my S3 that has adhesive all across the back. I have only removed it once in the couple month's that I've had it. I have not encountered any dust getting between the two pieces of glass. The adhesion has not deteriorated any either. I am very happy with it and I really am hoping I will be able to locate one for my S4. The only draw back that I have found is that the thicker protector limits the cases you can use. My favorite cover before I got the protector was the Seidio Surface case and it no longer can be used. I also like my Otterbox Defender case and I was able to "squeeze" it on after I removed the plastic protector that came on the cover. It's a tight fit, but it does work.
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What Brand did you use and how thick was it?

ichilouch said:
What Brand did you use and how thick was it?
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I got it from GlassZone and I believe it is 6mm, I will have to look for my old email confirmation.

KeithSr said:
I got it from GlassZone and I believe it is 6mm, I will have to look for my old email confirmation.
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It isn't 6mm thick, that would be +70% the thickness of the entire phone! lol
Maybe 0.6mm, that would still be very thick for a screen protector.

Spigen film is the way to go... $14 for two protectors and easy to install...

Just watched a review of the Spigen Glas.tR and it is also CLEAR!
Sent from my GS3

I had a glass protector on my GS3 (XGear Spectre, I think) and it worked fine - no loss of sensitivity. It did allow some tiny dust in, but it was easy to lift and wipe it out the couple of times it happened over 8 months. And the week before my S4 came in, I managed to drop the S3 on its face...the screen protector cracked, and the phone is still perfect. Looking at the Spigen one next week just because of that.

Asmodian3 said:
It isn't 6mm thick, that would be +70% the thickness of the entire phone! lol
Maybe 0.6mm, that would still be very thick for a screen protector.
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Okay, I found the ad for the flexible glass protector. I ordered it on eBay, this one is very similar even though it is for the Note 2: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...193&pid=100040&prg=1011&rk=1&sd=230950051927&
I love this screen protector and am hoping that I will be able to get one for the new S4.
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I also had the one everyone was talking about at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920757
But, like someone said previously, it had adhesive only on the outside edges and dust or dirt could get underneath the protector.
I ended up breaking it on the corner when I removed it to clean beneath it.

That does look like a nice one.

I bought the Spigen Slim Glass screen protector and I am 100% satisified. Zero less in screen sensitivity and it feels smooth as, well, glass

bobbydsiu said:
I bought the Spigen Slim Glass screen protector and I am 100% satisified. Zero less in screen sensitivity and it feels smooth as, well, glass
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That's awesome. Which one did you get? .TR or .T? I didn't like the one for the s3 but apparently this one is better as the adhesive is all over.

thacounty said:
That's awesome. Which one did you get? .TR or .T? I didn't like the one for the s3 but apparently this one is better as the adhesive is all over.
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I got the tr, I think its the thinner of the two. Its definitely fully adhesive, I love it.

spigen GLAS.tr for what phone?

bobbydsiu said:
I got the tr, I think its the thinner of the two. Its definitely fully adhesive, I love it.
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Spigen GLAS.t SLIM = non-rounded borders - (0.23mm) - thinner
Spigen GLAS.tR SLIM = rounded borders (0.4mm)

You're correct the t is the thinner material. Either way it feels great and installs fairly easily.

I had the glas for the s2, I LOVED(easy to clean the screen of finger oils) it, however, it attracted dust underneath the screen protector due to adhesive being only at the edges, I took it off after a couple of months. With the full adhesive, i will definitely buy again for my soon to arrive S4. Especially since I just dropped my s2 face down on the ground and broke the screen a couple weeks back (without case), the glas would serve as a shield.

[Q] battery life and scratch resistance

What are people getting for battery life after months of owning the phone? Also how resistant is the phone's screen from scratches? I want to take off the plastic but dont want to scratch the screen before my case and protector comes in 2 days.

It is easily scratched. I used it two weeks with great care but still got noticable scratches.

ronaldst said:
It is easily scratched. I used it two weeks with great care but still got noticable scratches.
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I've been using mine with no screen protector or case for 4 months, sharing a pocket with a bunch of stuff including two metal Leatherman Squirt multi-tools, and it wasn't until recently that I found the first scratch on my screen (it's tiny and at the edge in a bezel area without any display under it).
However, depending on which color you get, the anodized coating on some variants isn't as durable. I have a "copper" Z3, but the bottom of the phone now has a lot of bare aluminum. As said above - this is with no case for 4 months sharing a pocket with hard objects.

edwardnnz said:
What are people getting for battery life after months of owning the phone? Also how resistant is the phone's screen from scratches? I want to take off the plastic but dont want to scratch the screen before my case and protector comes in 2 days.
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The front is about as good in scratch resistance as any other flagship phone, its the back I would worry about. The back glass is really "soft", for the lack of a better word.

abhinav.tella said:
The front is about as good in scratch resistance as any other flagship phone, its the back I would worry about. The back glass is really "soft", for the lack of a better word.
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True, the back part is not really scratch resistant. I have a lot of scratches on the back. They are small and only visible when under bright light but none the less they are scratches. Buy a screen protector for the back too.

Yep, using glass protectors front/back, in my case.

Does the screen easily scratched?

I am waiting for my Galaxy S6 arrives. Does the screen easily scratched? I don't want to take extremely good care of it.
And also does anyone try using tempered glass protector? How does it feel compared to regular?

I have preordered an extended battery case and they promised to give me a tempered glass protector. I'll let you all know how it works once I get them.

pixfantasty said:
I have preordered an extended battery case and they promised to give me a tempered glass protector. I'll let you all know how it works once I get them.
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Can you please link me to the extended battery case you ordered.
Thank you.

I got the zagg tempered glass protector and it feels pretty solid. IMO the gorilla glass 4 feels a bit better but it's super clear and feels nice.

The S6 is made of Gorilla glass corning 4 so it's pretty tough but it wouldn't hurt to have some sort of protection. I have IQShield screen protectors and it provides full coverage. Check them out on Amazon. Also it's currently on sale.

AttachedSilver said:
I got the zagg tempered glass protector and it feels pretty solid. IMO the gorilla glass 4 feels a bit better but it's super clear and feels nice.
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same.

Seed 2.0 said:
Can you please link me to the extended battery case you ordered.
Thank you.
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I think it's this one:
http://www.mpjbattery.com/mpj-recha...nk-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s6-g920-g920f.html

My screen on my S6 has scratched really really easy, only had a few days and there is a one inch very deep scratch on the screen. in all the years I've had a phone I've never scratched a phone so badly as this. The worsted thing is i have no idea how it happened. had my S5 for about 18 months with not one single mark or anything to the phone screen

mark845 said:
My screen on my S6 has scratched really really easy, only had a few days and there is a one inch very deep scratch on the screen. in all the years I've had a phone I've never scratched a phone so badly as this. The worsted thing is i have no idea how it happened. had my S5 for about 18 months with not one single mark or anything to the phone screen
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Sorry to hear about the deep scratch. I don't have a screen protector on mine yet, though I just received the BodyGuardz Ultra Tough. I've been careful, but I'm not using a case or screen protector at all currently and have just been putting it in my pocket thus far. I would say scratches were much easier to put on my previous phone, which was the crusty old S3.

OP, I think that the screen can and will scratch somewhat easily. I think that if you don't want to take extra precautions with the phone on a day-to-day basis, I would recommend getting a screen protector and/or a case. These just allow you to be a little more clumsy and not have any repercussions. (or fewer repercussions.)

stureiney said:
OP, I think that the screen can and will scratch somewhat easily. I think that if you don't want to take extra precautions with the phone on a day-to-day basis, I would recommend getting a screen protector and/or a case. These just allow you to be a little more clumsy and not have any repercussions. (or fewer repercussions.)
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i got one or two fine scratch before i got the zagg screen protector but i got the hd not the glass
with the case can't really tell it there

Totally naked just ordered spigen backless bumper satin silver with regular screen protectors front and back to keep enjoying the slim profile
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doesn't scratch easily but my oleophobic coating is already wearing and ive had it since april 10th

i've had the phone since launch and been using it without screen protector and have not notice any scratches at all. Im not careful with my phone too. Put it in my pocket with keys and change regularly and put it screen down, since the camera makes the phone slippery when it's on smooth uneven surfaces. With previous phones, nexus 4 and 5, they would have some micro scratches by now. I dont get this obsession over getting scratches on a screen that are not noticeable when the screen is on. You are only going to have this phone for a year or two so i dont see what the big deal is.

I got a small scratch after using the phone for one day. Probably due to a grain of sand in my pocket or something like that. I'm planning on getting a screen protector not only to prevent further scratching, but also to ensure the current scratch won't be visible to the naked eye. Albeit knowing that there already is a scratch truly grinds my gear.

ytheunissen said:
I got a small scratch after using the phone for one day. Probably due to a grain of sand in my pocket or something like that. I'm planning on getting a screen protector not only to prevent further scratching, but also to ensure the current scratch won't be visible to the naked eye. Albeit knowing that there already is a scratch truly grinds my gear.
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I sometimes miss my old moto x 2013-- that thing NEVER scratched no matter what. I had that thing naked for a two years and I re-sold it in immaculate condition. I dropped that thing dozens of times, and it was never harmed once. I miss that thing...

I had a fine scratch on mine after a couple days of use. Luckily Rogers let me exchange mine anyway cause mine had a slightly looser than normal home button.
Quickly put on a tempered glass protector on both the front and back.

Sallyty said:
I'd recommend the Tempered Glass Screen Protector,Thin, transparent.
Tempered glass protection screen of mobile phone film is currently the most high-end products to strengthen the protection of the.
The protective layer thickness of only 0.1 mm, can completely cover the original screen surface, prevent external damage, scratches, more shock absorbent, 5 times higher than the standard PET film. The video has no effect on the screen.
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Thank you for your opinion-- do you have a brand that you recommend? I think we all know that glass screen protectors are the way to go, but it's a matter of which company you buy from that determines the success or failure of the screen protector.

i scratched the flash/heart rate monitor sensor glass, luckily everything still works and i'm thankful it wasn't my camera lens

I have the S6 for one week nude and no scratches, though I am very careful.
I am just a little annoyed by the reflection rainbow effect the screen does under sunlight, will a tempered glass take it away?

Decent screen protector that is NOT tempered glass, or just go naked?

I think we have beat the tempered glass subject to death here... I removed my half-peeled off Tantek tempered glass protector and tried to apply a new one, didn't go so well, this one kept lifting right below the bottom speaker and I tried a little heat from a hair dryer (from a YT video) and it got worse instead of better... long story shortened, the new one is broken and went in the trash and my phone has no screen protector in it's Poetic Affinity case.
Are there any plastic film screen protectors that fit well and don't feel like cling wrap? Supershieldz seem to have mostly good reviews on Amazon, and 6 of them for $6 is pretty cheap.
Is it really worth it to use a simple film screen protector if it isn't tempered glass since we already have Gorilla Glass 3?

Gave up
I thought of this and ultimately decided on not using a screen protector at all after having no luck with tempered glass. Unless you're going for 5+ years of daily usage or live on the sand or use your phone as a cutting board, I don't really feel that they're necessary for anything other than accommodating for the massive and annoying lip that is found on many protective casings.
Realistically, how long does it take to scratch a screen up real bad? I had (and still have) a tempered glass protector on the Note 2 and only ended up with two small, minor scratches on it after nearly three years of daily use.

acejavelin said:
I think we have beat the tempered glass subject to death here... I removed my half-peeled off Tantek tempered glass protector and tried to apply a new one, didn't go so well, this one kept lifting right below the bottom speaker and I tried a little heat from a hair dryer (from a YT video) and it got worse instead of better... long story shortened, the new one is broken and went in the trash and my phone has no screen protector in it's Poetic Affinity case.
Are there any plastic film screen protectors that fit well and don't feel like cling wrap? Supershieldz seem to have mostly good reviews on Amazon, and 6 of them for $6 is pretty cheap.
Is it really worth it to use a simple film screen protector if it isn't tempered glass since we already have Gorilla Glass 3?
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I would say that you should look at the old screen protector you removed and determine how scratched it was. Just a few after a year or more of usage, your probably fine running naked.

aybarrap1 said:
I would say that you should look at the old screen protector you removed and determine how scratched it was. Just a few after a year or more of usage, your probably fine running naked.
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Yeah, it looked pretty good actually... Probably just going to go plain.

Been I using mine for a year and a half with no screen protector. Just an incipio octane case most of the time.
Can't see a single scratch even in bright light, at an angle, with the screen off. It has held up quite well.

I too have been thinking of going without a tempered glass. But a few times my phone drops on the screen side and then I thank my tempered glass. It's worth it for me, because if the screen breaks it will probably be very expensive to replace and I don't want to spend anything more than 2 dollars on my moto x style

I used to use zag screen protectors they make a plastic one that felt ok not great with my note 3 went to glass never looked back until the moto x pure but i don't think ill go back to plastic ill probably stick with glass and put up with the slight halo
i have had the best luck with pleson on my moto x i have scratched the glass protectors and my old pleason saved my screen. The biggest thing i don't like about this phone is the lack of good cases all of the cases suck and the otter box is poorly designed...

I have dropped getting a screen protector after getting a Galaxy S3.
Gorilla Glass is pretty tough, and I have had my Pure for probably 5-6 months now, and I do not see any noticeable scratches. Not that it is flawless, just a few very tiny scratches that I would not see unless if I looked very closely. Just go naked, and be careful when you're near sand.

Remote_Data said:
I have dropped getting a screen protector after getting a Galaxy S3.
Gorilla Glass is pretty tough, and I have had my Pure for probably 5-6 months now, and I do not see any noticeable scratches. Not that it is flawless, just a few very tiny scratches that I would not see unless if I looked very closely. Just go naked, and be careful when you're near sand.
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Yep. Sand is a pristine screen killer. I really have no choice since I live in a coastal city. Sand is everywhere and needless to say, my glass screen protectors scratch up very noticeably within a year (doesn't matter the brand either). I baby my phones even with a sturdy case so it is not neglect on my part. I typically use a holster as well so that sand that may be trapped in my pocket cannot do a number on my screen protectors.