Scratch removal - XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey all.
I recently got my x 10 and after reading these forums assumed the screen came with a protector on it. I checked it when I got it and it looks like it has one. But after trying to remove it am starting to think its just the outline of the reflective/shiny surface. If anyone can confirm that it is a protector that would be great.
Anyways I seem to some how of gotten a light scratch on my screen. Its very light but enough to get the rainbow effect and be annoying. Does anyone know of a scratch removal solution that is safe to use on the x 10 screen.
Look forward to hearing back.
Regards,
Dylan
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I can confirm that there's a screen-protector on the X10 from the fabric, removed it myself, just be a bit rough with it

Have done some research and it seems novus plastic polish is the way to go. Has anyone used this before and know of it will be ok for use on the x10 shiny screen??
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"I will not buy this smartphone; it is scratched."
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Thought i should just add.. the pree applied protector is quite hard to peel of.. once you get it going it it's soon done but it's hard to make that first corner let go and you have to pull it quite hard to rip it of. but it should not leave any uggly marks or rests. did not leave any for me atleast (i removed mine couse i messed up and made a huge mark in it)

Hey. Thanks for the replies. Just a little worried about trying to get it off if its not really the screen protector lol.
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Dylan_x10 said:
Hey. Thanks for the replies. Just a little worried about trying to get it off if its not really the screen protector lol.
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Took mine off yesterday!
Like it better now!

Dylan_x10 said:
Have done some research and it seems novus plastic polish is the way to go. Has anyone used this before and know of it will be ok for use on the x10 shiny screen??
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Did you ever give it a go? I have a couple of scratches on mine and would love to get them off. Have heard talk of white toothpaste being valuable of phone screens but I'm a little hesitant about that...

I removed the pre applied film and have never scratched the screen.
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Can anyone tell me how durable the screen is from scratching? nd I heard that the protection was there to prevent it from screen shattering on a drop is that true?
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A thin piece of film will not stop the glass from shattering, its not like the film car windows use. I've been using my x10 with no film and all is fine.
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enrique71 said:
A thin piece of film will not stop the glass from shattering, its not like the film car windows use. I've been using my x10 with no film and all is fine.
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How easily can the screen be scratched without the film?
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XERO_Racer said:
How easily can the screen be scratched without the film?
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My daughter and I both have x10's. I've dropped my phone several times on ceramic tiles without issues. She on the other hand often drops hers on concrete and keeps it with keys in a tight fit since she doesn't use a purse and just shoves the phone into her jeans. She has pitting and scratches.
It's mineral glass similar to that on a good watch.
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I've dropped mine repeatedly, and dont have a single scratch, i do however have a crack at the bottom of the screen, but that took my 78 kg on top of the phone and a metal button to do, plus falling :/

How to remove a screen protector
Well the easiest way to do it would be to use a piece of scotch-tape.
If you apply the scotch-tape to one of your protectors corners, it should be fairly easy to peel it off...

Felt pretty stupid when i found out that I have 2 protector s on. The stock and the spare one supplied but I've let them on as my 4 year old plays on it often.
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im very tempted to remove it but dont think i will. i have horrible luck with touch screen phones lol
i broke my previous iphone screen 3 times.

Wow thanks guys this is amazing. I have had my x10 since may 2010 and I only just found out it has a screen protector. I have taken it off and now all the annoying surface scratches has gone.
Thanks!!!!!!
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No way... When I got the phone there was an obvious cover stick on the phone which I assumed was the screen protector and thought how bad it was and removed it straight away. I just realised that that wasn't it and I still have one on there. Man that's a fantastic protector, I didn't even know it was there..! Brilliant!

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OMG I just dropped my Optimus One!

Hey guys, im stressed out! I accidentally dropped my O1 on a hard ground on a road. Thank god the screen isnt crack only my left rubbery panel have a little invisible scratched a bit.
Im pretty upset. Do anyone have the same experience? Share your experience here so i dont feel alone and upset!
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Relax, man. I've dropped it 5-6 times from 1-1,5m on a hard ground. I have few almost invisible scratches on the rubbery pannel. I think the side metal band is not only decorative, but provides some stress protection. The rubbery material diminishes the visibility of the scratches. Overall, it's a very sturdy phone, better built than 2X IMO.
kopchev said:
Relax, man. I've dropped it 5-6 times from 1-1,5m on a hard ground. I have few almost invisible scratches on the rubbery pannel. I think the side metal band is not only decorative, but provides some stress protection. The rubbery material diminishes the visibility of the scratches. Overall, it's a very sturdy phone, better built than 2X IMO.
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Wow thanks for sharing your experience. I feel a little better now. Hows your phone doing after that happens? Mine thank god the touchscreen is okay, havent feeling the touchscreen unresponsive or whatsoever. Only a little invisible scratch like yours too on the left rubbery panel.
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I am very unhappy with my phone, sometimes I feel like breaking the shot out of this phone. I did the same with my last nokia 5233 but so far I haven't dropped it.
You are not alone there and also you are lucky like me. Few days ago my HTC wildfire is also accentually doped out on the hard floor. Due to this some spots appear on the screen. I also share this incidence on forum. But no one know how to remove spots from LCD.
You are surprised to know that spots are automatically removed from LCD.
Checkout my post on xda forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1018855
Ehsan Mahmood said:
You are not alone there and also you are lucky like me. Few days ago my HTC wildfire is also accentually doped out on the hard floor. Due to this some spots appear on the screen. I also share this incidence on forum. But no one know how to remove spots from LCD.
You are surprised to know that spots are automatically removed from LCD.
Checkout my post on xda forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1018855
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You could buy silicon cover for your P500 . I've never dropped my phone up till now thx to it . The secret is that it you have a very good grip with it
Ehsan Mahmood said:
You are not alone there and also you are lucky like me. Few days ago my HTC wildfire is also accentually doped out on the hard floor. Due to this some spots appear on the screen. I also share this incidence on forum. But no one know how to remove spots from LCD.
You are surprised to know that spots are automatically removed from LCD.
Checkout my post on xda forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1018855
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So if theres a scratch on lcd screen it recover automatically? Nice.
Yeah i think im lucky that i didnt get my screen scratched
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Zerobarat1 said:
You could buy silicon cover for your P500 . I've never dropped my phone up till now thx to it . The secret is that it you have a very good grip with it
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I always want to buy a silicon for my O1 at the very beginning. But i just cant find one!
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shotgun32 said:
So if theres a scratch on lcd screen it recover automatically? Nice.
Yeah i think im lucky that i didnt get my screen scratched
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i think you miss understand, there in no scratch appear on LCD screen. The spot appear inside the screen. Checkout the attached images. May you understand.
I think some thing wrong with attachment. Checkout the thread all images are posted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1018855
Ehsan Mahmood said:
i think you miss understand, there in no scratch appear on LCD screen. The spot appear inside the screen. Checkout the attached images. May you understand.
I think some thing wrong with attachment. Checkout the thread all images are posted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1018855
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Now i understand you. You must be happy no such scratch appear on your phone after you dropped your phone. Mine have, but i have to deal with it, for a while
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Wtf is this???

Hi guys I'm wondering if its a screen protector around my screen or not I remember when I received my phone I once took out a screen protector it was extremly easy to take it off but still I can see something all around the screen and don't know if its a protector I tried taking it off whit my nails and it was veery hard
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Its another screen protecter and its harder to take off. Use a razor blade to take it off
Cheers
VIPER
Why take it off lol?
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If he wants to :-D
VIPER
Well in that case ill keep it lol because I want to keep my real screen cleean
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Omg I've just come to realize that I have it too xD
Did anyone try to take it off ?
Cheers
I did and the screen is more responsive. Took me 27 mins to take it off :d
VIPER
Is it alooot more responsive or a little bit and scrolling trough the screen is it better?
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Flo I am lol and I can tell you its not easy ;p
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viper619 said:
I did and the screen is more responsive. Took me 27 mins to take it off :d
VIPER
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Lol I used my hands and barely have nails took like half a minute
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shahkam said:
Hi guys I'm wondering if its a screen protector around my screen or not I remember when I received my phone I once took out a screen protector it was extremly easy to take it off but still I can see something all around the screen and don't know if its a protector I tried taking it off whit my nails and it was veery hard
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OMG.. just replace it with a thinner model... screen becomes moisture sensitive afterwards.
Is it really another screen protector? Because I'm scared to go really hard to take it out I used a razor blade I.managed taking a small part out really tiny tho.
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shahkam said:
Is it really another screen protector? Because I'm scared to go really hard to take it out I used a razor blade I.managed taking a small part out really tiny tho.
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Yes it definitely is another screen protector.
Yes the screen is far more responsive with a thinner screen protector on it.
also don't use a razor blade, I used a safety pin to vertically stab the edge until it lifts a bit. Then use your hands to pull it off as it is stuck on hard so needs a bit of strength to pull off rather than a normal screen protector
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I made it wooot! Now my screen is a bit sticky but its normal because of the layer
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I have a question about screen protectors if you don't mind I ask here.
Is there anywhere I can purchase one of those privacy screen protectors where people can't see the screen on the side for this phone?
shahkam said:
I made it wooot! Now my screen is a bit sticky but its normal because of the layer
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Get a cloth with very very slight bit of water and wipe forever. And it will be smooooooooth
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rip that puppy off. mine has been off for months and months. its super tough glass that is ridiculously strong - i have not scratched it AT ALL and it has no stains or marks.
one guy even took to his with a knife to test it (search for an older thread on this). dont worry about anyone saying that its gunna scratch or get water in it - its glass after all so they have clearly not tried it.
hands down BEST mod you can do to your x10, and its FREE!
mrtim123 said:
rip that puppy off. mine has been off for months and months. its super tough glass that is ridiculously strong - i have not scratched it AT ALL and it has no stains or marks.
one guy even took to his with a knife to test it (search for an older thread on this). dont worry about anyone saying that its gunna scratch or get water in it - its glass after all so they have clearly not tried it.
hands down BEST mod you can do to your x10, and its FREE!
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I have tested this..
The touch response is effected by moisture.
Pull it off and replace with a nice thin one.
It's crystal glass.. quite impervious to damage.. but it can still crack and break.
Holy ! I've been wondering the exact same thing for a while ! Its so hard to take off -.-
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I first used a knife didnt help tried a razor blade i only managed to cut like 4mm of it then i uses an needle and pushed under it and it pulled off i had to pull very hard to take that **** out damn wasnt an easy job i can say!
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Did anyone remove shatterproof sheet before applying screen protector?

For me, I put that on top of the shatterproof sheet.
Liori said:
For me, I put that on top of the shatterproof sheet.
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You mean that you now have 2 screen protectors ?
I was under the impression that it came with a screen protector already applied?
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ianford10 said:
I was under the impression that it came with a screen protector already applied?
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Correct. Its not a "shatter proof" sheet but a factory installed screen protector. There's an extra screen protector included on some markets.
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Liori said:
For me, I put that on top of the shatterproof sheet.
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Lol always be safe but not necessary
bimmerboii said:
Correct. Its not a "shatter proof" sheet but a factory installed screen protector. There's an extra screen protector included on some markets.
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Thanks for the clarification on this. I am fortunate to have one in the box too. Very impressed that one is installed straight out the box
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ianford10 said:
I was under the impression that it came with a screen protector already applied?
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Is that so? I heard that almost every Sony (Ericsson) device comes with the pre-applied shatter proof sheet and it takes some force to remove it. I might be wrong anyway.
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So is it worth putting the included screen protector on top of the fitted one or is that just overkill?
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ianford10 said:
So is it worth putting the included screen protector on top of the fitted one or is that just overkill?
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No need, the one that is already applied is more than enough. Just keep it as a spare.
I dont think the screen responds as good if you put another on top
Ok thanks for the input on this, just going to stick with the factory fitted one
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Got mine from O2, UK. All I had was a cloudy screen film with descriptions on. I had to remove it to see the screen properly and applied the provided screen protector, and have two irritating bubbles! Would be nicer if they were all fixed on from factory. Although looking back at it, it seems like there is another layer below that - visible on left side only mainly because the screen protector isn't in perfect alignment. Bottom layer seems like it's thin piece of glass rather that plastic.
Anyone has the same as me?
I put it onto the sheet, and it works quite fine. Double protection
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Liori said:
Is that so? I heard that almost every Sony (Ericsson) device comes with the pre-applied shatter proof sheet and it takes some force to remove it. I might be wrong anyway.
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Well I tried to take it off but it won't let go
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Has anyone removed the factory fitted protector? I generally don't use protection (hurr) and think this one just attracts more muck than anything. I've never had a problem with scratching screens so I'm not convinced it's necessary in my case.
So if anyone has removed it, is it glass? Is it difficult to remove? Was it a terrible idea?
neotarum said:
Got mine from O2, UK. All I had was a cloudy screen film with descriptions on. I had to remove it to see the screen properly and applied the provided screen protector, and have two irritating bubbles! Would be nicer if they were all fixed on from factory. Although looking back at it, it seems like there is another layer below that - visible on left side only mainly because the screen protector isn't in perfect alignment. Bottom layer seems like it's thin piece of glass rather that plastic.
Anyone has the same as me?
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got mine from o2 too. if you look really carefully after removing the sheet with the pictures on it you will see that there is already a protector already applied.
ash_c64 said:
I dont think the screen responds as good if you put another on top
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actually i applied 2 screen protector on it .
Indeed it is still very responsive .
Eraph said:
Has anyone removed the factory fitted protector? I generally don't use protection (hurr) and think this one just attracts more muck than anything. I've never had a problem with scratching screens so I'm not convinced it's necessary in my case.
So if anyone has removed it, is it glass? Is it difficult to remove? Was it a terrible idea?
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I pulled it off, it is not glass. It is more difficult to remove than a standard protector.
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electric0ant said:
got mine from o2 too. if you look really carefully after removing the sheet with the pictures on it you will see that there is already a protector already applied.
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Thanks for the reply!
So I have two sheets installed too!! No problems observed with touch sensitivity so I am keeping them both.
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I pulled it off, it is not glass. It is more difficult to remove than a standard protector.
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I bought a pretty expensive martin fields screen protector because I'm very scared to damage the display or ruin the quality with a cheap dealextreme screen protector.
Do you suggest I use the pre applied screen protector until there are scratches on it, pull it off with force and apply the martin fields on the glass or do i put on the martin fields screen protector straight on the pre applied one?
i heard that the pre applied one is not designed to be taken off... so i'm not really sure

Full body clear protector $12.49

Hey Guys, I recently bought the clear protector for my phone and I really liked the quality of the product. I have to peel it off 3 times as I had to return my phone! reapplying it after removing it so many times didn't affected the adhesive at least in my case! I am really impressed! Go to http://www.clearprotector.com/phone-protectors/lg/optimus-g-at-t.html
Also, use the discount code:iwantultra
Does this screen get applied by water mist
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Dsmforlife92 said:
Does this screen get applied by water mist
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yeah! You need soapy water solution to apply! Also, it can go without the solution, but once it sticks to the phone..... it will be hard for you to align it!

Otterbox Defender?

Anyone know if the O.D. has a protective film over the screen like the ones for the iphone?
here's a link to one: OtterBox 77-23253 Defender Series Hybrid and Holster Case for HTC Droid DNA
It does. I have had that case on my phone since day 1. The only problem I had with it was, you had to press down harder for the screen to register whats being pressed. I got used to it though. It may have just been mine though.
telltell624 said:
It does. I have had that case on my phone since day 1. The only problem I had with it was, you had to press down harder for the screen to register whats being pressed. I got used to it though. It may have just been mine though.
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I highly doubt it's just yours. I have multiple defenders for various iphones laying around here and you have to press down a bit harder on all of them(especially if there's a screen protector already installed). If there is a screen protector on yours, I would remove it.
Thank you. I wasn't sure. I'll try it cut out.
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telltell624 said:
Thank you. I wasn't sure. I'll try it cut out.
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No cutting needed. Simply push on it from the front and it'll come apart where it is glued off. Really easy to do.
I keep a ghost armor on my phone so the built in screen protector is really awkward. I'm actually trying to sell mine because of it haha. Otherwise it's a really solid case.
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I removed the cover and now I love how the case feels. The extra screen protector was a little bit of an overkill but I love the case now that it doesn't feel like I am using a resistive screen. The other issue with the extra screen protector was it was hard to use the capacitive buttons on the phone.
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No cutting needed. Simply push on it from the front and it'll come apart where it is glued off. Really easy to do.
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Yep! Lol that's what I did, popped it out and put a zagg hd screen protector on there!
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