Hi,
The screen from my X10 has a scratch, what is really ugly i personally think.
Can i simply remove it and replace it with a new one?
Dementoriator said:
Hi,
The screen from my X10 has a scratch, what is really ugly i personally think.
Can i simply remove it and replace it with a new one?
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Sure you can, but don't you have a screen protector on it? Even the stock unit shipped from SE has a protector applied.
If not it might be worth trying to buff the scratch out.
Okey, so how can i buff it out?
Or otherwise, where can I get a new screen. Trough the official channels of SE?
hi guys, i do have the same problem.. people have been saying there is a screen protector applied on the x10 since it was done from the factory.. however, is kinda hard to remove the 'screen protector' applied by SE. I can see from the edges there should really be a protector, but I just couldnt remove it. please help
SE did a really good job placing the screen protector film. It's nearly undetectable. Simply pry open one of the edges and get it open. It is hard at first, but you'll get it open.
I guess you need to use some sharp thing to pull it off from one of its edges. After that, it will be easy to remove it the whole way.
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Hi All, since a lot of us are getting the shift now, i guess it's time to think about which screen protector you are going to use, personally i always enjoy the Martin Field Overlay Screen protector, but they don't seems to have one for the shift yet, what do you guys think? found any good screen protector you are going to use?
Hi,
My shift was delivered with a screen protector, I have placed it on the first day and it looks really good. There was no brand on it, so I cannot tell about the manufacturer.
So far I am vey satisfied with it.
jarbi said:
Hi,
My shift was delivered with a screen protector, I have placed it on the first day and it looks really good. There was no brand on it, so I cannot tell about the manufacturer.
So far I am vey satisfied with it.
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yes, i am aware of that, it just i have been using HTC for more then 7 years now, past experience told me i better wait for better screen protector, because once you put it the HTC one, it's so difficult to remove it, and if you do try to remove it and swap it with something else, you leave a mark on the screen, some user even experience bend and uneven screen because the original one is just so sticky.
There don't seem to be many screen protectors specifically for the Shift yet, I'm sure there will be soon. I fitted the included one but not very well, I managed to get a couple of dust specks under it.
I've ordered some generic 7" protectors from Durasec http://www.durasec.com/catalog/index.php?language=en
I also ordered one of their liquid nanotech screen protector kits, don't know much about it but it appears to be a liquid which you spray onto the screen to form a seal. Should be interesting...
Is it neccessary?
Hi,
please, give me an answer to a stupid question?
Is it really necessary to apply a screen protector. Why don't the manufacturers do it in the first place.
What are the advantages, what the disadvantages. Okay, protection comes to mind as an advantage, but shouldn't the original screen be resilient enough?
I'd really like to here some informative opinions.
I have been using a HTC Vario II for some time now without any protection and I can't detect any scratches.
Settembrini
Has anyone managed to find a decent screen protector yet?
Pantaloonie - how was the durasec one?
I've received them, but haven't got round to removing the original and trying them out. The liquid one is a bit strange, apparently you spray it on the screen then spread it with the included cloth, and it forms a protective layer.... or something. Think I'll be testing that on a cheaper device first!
firedup said:
Has anyone managed to find a decent screen protector yet?
Pantaloonie - how was the durasec one?
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i am still waiting for the martin field overlay plus screen protector. don't know when they are going to release it.....
Pantaloonie said:
I've received them, but haven't got round to removing the original and trying them out. The liquid one is a bit strange, apparently you spray it on the screen then spread it with the included cloth, and it forms a protective layer.... or something. Think I'll be testing that on a cheaper device first!
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mmm. sounds interesting!
I've got the original on but I have a scratch on the screen and wanted to remove it to see if its just the screen protector or the actual screen that is scratched. Have tried in vain to get at it to peel it off...
Just managed to get a corner - it came off no problem and thankfully the scratch isnt there! Just need a new protector now, my OCD is starting to kick in. Let me know how you get on with the Duratecs! Cheers
wu5262 said:
i am still waiting for the martin field overlay plus screen protector. don't know when they are going to release it.....
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sounds posh! I'll check it out, thanks
Screen Protector Ultraclear and a Anti Glare
http://shop.brando.com.hk/search.php?keyword=HTC+Shift&Submit=Product+Search
I have had this for my Athena and Brando also have two versions for the Shift.
Computersylvia
DO NOT by the Durasec. Got mine from Germany, welcome to bubble hell.
Just wish I knew where the original ones are from....
Anyone found any decent ones?
I still haven't tried either of the Durasec ones I bought, as it seems I'll be needing dynamite to remove the original one. It does not want to come off.
Pantaloonie said:
I still haven't tried either of the Durasec ones I bought, as it seems I'll be needing dynamite to remove the original one. It does not want to come off.
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I'd leave it on if I were you - I only took mine off as it had a hair underneath and I was losing sleep over it. Took a while but once you get a hold of a little corner it lifts off no problem. I've emailed HTC to ask if they can send me another but I'm notn holding my breath.
Would stay away from the standard Duratec - waste of £8. Let me know if you try the liquid one though!
Hi -
Anyone used the liquid Duratec shield on the Shift yet?
Cheers - Dave
Duratec Crap
Hi,
today I removed the original Screen and tried Duratec, the cheap screen protector. They have also got a hightec version or something like that.
Crap! Crappier! Crappiest sheet of **** you can think of.
S.
But which one is really recommendable?
Thanks!
Settembrini said:
Hi,
today I removed the original Screen and tried Duratec, the cheap screen protector. They have also got a hightec version or something like that.
Crap! Crappier! Crappiest sheet of **** you can think of.
S.
But which one is really recommendable?
Thanks!
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How did you remove the original screen protector without damaging the display? What is the problem with the Duratec screens?
Hi,
removal was difficult, but I did it. I don't know the exact English words. I used this sticky tape which you wrap up parcels with, tape is of a brownish colour. That I stuck onto the screen protector until it lifted in one corner.
Duratec is thin and cheap material and I guess it is not possible to get it on the screen without lots of bubbles.
Now I have ordered a protector from Brando, was that the name?
We will see.
S.
I really like the anti glare screen protector from www.pocketpctechs.com . I use it with my both my SMT5800 cellphone and my Motion Tablet PC. I'm hoping I can get one sized for the Shift. But my Shift is not here yet so I don't know the size. I can't even tell I have a screen protector with this brand.
screen protector abuse
Hi,
any news about the "best" protector.
In the meantime I have abused 4 or 5. Duratec's cheap ones aren't of any other use than to clean the screen from dust particles.
I tried the Brando "ultra clear" was that the name? Relativ easy to apply, but in the end I fiddled with it too long. Had to peel it off.
Next I tried Brando "plus". Easily to apply, but foil slipped underneath the edge of the screen, when lifting it up to clean off a piece of fluff the protectors edge was damaged.
But the last one is really easy to apply. But, but, they or the distributers just declared them to be for the Shift, originally they are for the eee, how many eeeees were there?
So the screen protector doesn't really fit. At the edges there the foil doesn't cover about 1 or 2 millimeters of the Shift's screen.
Maybe somtime soon they will sell a protector that is for the Shift.
Please, if anyone has got the ultimate protector mention it here:
perfect fit and easily to apply would be nice features.
S.
Today I received a screen protector in the mail (came free with a case), so I decided to change out the old one that came pre installed on the X10. Of course once everything was removed and when I started to apply the new one, all of the dust in the house was magically attracted to the new one, rendering it useless.
I'm now stuck without a screen protector, and have growing paranoia that my screen is going to get messed up. Looks like I'll have to order a new one.
Until then, does anyone have an X10 with the protector removed? Has your screen scratched after extended normal use?
I'll probably be stuck without one for a week so I hope it lasts.
Truth : I suspect you won't have much success, if any, finding someone who's successfully scratched their X10 screen. There is one user however, who's succeeded in cracking the screen -- I remember having read a thread about it
javagreen said:
Truth : I suspect you won't have much success, if any, finding someone who's successfully scratched their X10 screen. There is one user however, who's succeeded in cracking the screen -- I remember having read a thread about it
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i hav x10i... my screen has scratches like 7-8.. theyre like minor scratches bt still
:'(
javagreen said:
Truth : I suspect you won't have much success, if any, finding someone who's successfully scratched their X10 screen.
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Well you've got at least two now, momerbk and gavriel18 on another thread has stated his is "mashed" now due to not having one, so I'd get one on asap.
Not forgetting the guy who's was run over, that was pretty scratched
I've gotten some minor scratches but they are very hard to see... and from my personal tests the X10 screen hides scratches better then the Dell Streak
tigger69 said:
Not forgetting the guy who's was run over, that was pretty scratched
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Rofl, I saw that one as well, although it doesn't really fit into my "normal use" category
I'm pretty careful with my stuff, I'll just have to avoid buses until I get a new screen protector lol.
This thread is somewhat putting me at ease though!
Semi related: Are there any scratch test videos for the X10?
Multiple scratches and a chip. Still don't know how I managed that...
haha lol. I scratched mine within 3 weeks ... I have now one big scratch and a few little scratches blegh.
Are you guys sure you really scratched the glass or is it just the original screen protector? The original screen protector scratches very easily. That is why I removed mine and replaced it with something better.
mine is still mint, I work in bean processing plant(dusty), spend most of my days off at the beach with the kids. That's no proof that it won't get scratched one day but I doubt it will make people think less of me if i have a scratch on my screen
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Are you guys sure you really scratched the glass or is it just the original screen protector? The original screen protector scratches very easily. That is why I removed mine and replaced it with something better.
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Lol, I never had a stock screen protector with mine
T-Mobile UK
Z3X said:
Lol, I never had a stock screen protector with mine
T-Mobile UK
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I'm pretty sure they all have them stock. Take a closer look at the lower part of the screen near the buttons. You should be able to see it there. it is an exact fit protector so it's almost impossible to see that it's there.
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I'm pretty sure they all have them stock. Take a closer look at the lower part of the screen near the buttons. You should be able to see it there. it is an exact fit protector so it's almost impossible to see that it's there.
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Hmm it does look that way, although I can't seem to get it if it's is one) off
Another quick question:
I've heard that some of the better screen protectors can actually hide previous scratches once they are applied, is that actually true?
I've ordered both the clear coat screen protector and also that free stealthguard protection thing, so I'm hoping that one of those will be sufficient
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Hmm it does look that way, although I can't seem to get it if it's is one) off
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I put one of the free stealthguards on mine Saturday. I only used he screen guard not the full body though. It was a little difficult to get the oem screen protector off but only until you get it started. Once it starts peeling it comes off fairly easy.
i have my phone in a leather case without a screen protecter, never been a fan of them and my screen is immaculate... so far it is only almost 3 weeks old though
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I put one of the free stealthguards on mine Saturday. I only used he screen guard not the full body though. It was a little difficult to get the oem screen protector off but only until you get it started. Once it starts peeling it comes off fairly easy.
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wow just found it, i never noticed it LOL, it's a thick screen protector, sometimes when texting i noticed the phone sometimes missed keys wonder if it was because of the protector.
so can anyone confirm that there phone has been scratched without the OEM protector?
I think that extra thick shield is supposed to act as a "shatter resistant protector" so that if you do happen to smash the glass you don't get shards and splinters everywhere. It is much thicker than any screen protector i've seen before and taking it off will ruin it.
I took my oem one off and now have a deep scratch , not a clue how I did it. If I could go back I would definitely use protection lol. They may not be as pretty as the bare screen but they work.
I had my xperia S for about 2 weeks, i really dislike how much glare that it gives off with the stock screen protector. So i already some anti-glare screen protector online.
problem: can't get it off.
I have been picking at this for 15 mins, can't get anywhere. It would come off.
does anyone tips on how i can remove this???
hkguy783 said:
I had my xperia S for about 2 weeks, i really dislike how much glare that it gives off with the stock screen protector. So i already some anti-glare screen protector online.
problem: can't get it off.
I have been picking at this for 15 mins, can't get anywhere. It would come off.
does anyone tips on how i can remove this???
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Trust me, you have to destroy most of your fingernails..
Insist on one corner only, don't use sharp things such as knifes etc. you could scratch the screen.
reptile64 said:
Trust me, you have to destroy most of your fingernails..
Insist on one corner only, don't use sharp things such as knifes etc. you could scratch the screen.
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would blow dryer make it easier?
When I removed mine from the arc I followed some advice and used a needle to pick at a corner. This did it straight away after many failed attempts with my nails. Just be careful you don't scratch the screen underneath but you should be fine.
However like I said in another thread I wouldn't recommend it, I think you should not see the factory applied screen protector as a screnn protector but rather part of the screen. It is applied perfectly and no matter how hard you try doing it yourself, you'll never manage to apply one as well...
Also on my arc I never actually notice that much difference in glare...
If you choose to stick a protector on it, I wrote this guild on the best way (imo) to apply a protector, enjoy!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1652567
Hey, so i was really into buying this device, but im slightly worried now after i watched this video http://youtu.be/9P98sliPh3k?t=6m23s
so my question is, is it easy to clean or scratch this protector ? i dont want to end up with tons of scratches and no i dont want to install next screen protector ive never been using those, thanks for answers
nemmie_cz said:
Hey, so i was really into buying this device, but im slightly worried now after i watched this video http://youtu.be/9P98sliPh3k?t=6m23s
so my question is, is it easy to clean or scratch this protector ? i dont want to end up with tons of scratches and no i dont want to install next screen protector ive never been using those, thanks for answers
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It is not uncommon for people to put on an additional screen protector, on top of the original sheet it comes shipped with.
Since original anti-shatter sheet (the one it comes applied with when you buy it new) is a lot harder to replace than those aftermarket screen protectors, I recommend that you buy and apply 3rd party protector.
Avoid the super thick ones, and you would hardly realise the difference in performance or looks, if applied correctly.
Once is a while, change it and you have a slightly refreshed screen
jewelkobayashi said:
It is not uncommon for people to put on an additional screen protector, on top of the original sheet it comes shipped with.
Since original anti-shatter sheet (the one it comes applied with when you buy it new) is a lot harder to replace than those aftermarket screen protectors, I recommend that you buy and apply 3rd party protector.
Avoid the super thick ones, and you would hardly realise the difference in performance or looks, if applied correctly.
Once is a while, change it and you have a slightly refreshed screen
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Yea well i know, i was just little scared if the original one get scratched easily ?
nemmie_cz said:
Yea well i know, i was just little scared if the original one get scratched easily ?
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There isn't any protectors that doesn't get scratched "somehow". As @jewelkobayashi mentioned, just get a 3rd party protector and let it get scratched and change them from time to time for a refreshed skin.
If you go naked and let the Sony flim get scratched, it's quite a hassle to change (probably has to visit Sony Service Centre) and when you change your handset and you want to sell it away, your set may fetch lower amount because of that
Hi everyone.
Have a question & a problem.
Question : Does anyone know where I can get a Stock U.S. based Rom for my ZU ? Seems all the stock roms are for other country's.
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Problem : Lately, my phone has been doing this weird ghost tapping. when I go into a txt message, it just starts typing all crazy. on the home screen windows pop up & then disappear. All sorts of weird tapping is going on. camera pops up.. & so on. I have no idea whats going on or how to fix it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
FlashTool will download stock ROMs and convert them to flashable FTFs for you. From the top of my head, the function is in Tools -> Check for updates. Double-click your selections to see their version, then double-click again to download.
The ghost touch problem has been discussed a lot. Many of us solved it completely by applying a tempered glass screen protector on top of the anti-scratch glass. Some removed the ASF glass first, though that's a "harrowing experience" according to some. See for example this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2916279
Oh man this is gonna suck. I really dont wanna mess with the screen. I foresee bad things
But thank you for the help.
A tempered glass protector is very easy to apply and, if needed, remove, and the extra protection is also great (I've cracked mine ever so slightly at the top after dropping it, so I was glad it was there). I highly recommend you get one!
So cover the screen w/ a screen protector instead of removing the ASF ?
That's right. I had the touch problems with a plastic protector, but none with a glass one (Glass-M). Maybe others have been lucky with plastic, but damn, glass feels so much better, too.
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That's right. I had the touch problems with a plastic protector, but none with a glass one (Glass-M). Maybe others have been lucky with plastic, but damn, glass feels so much better, too.
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Thank you very much.
So if I remove the screen protector, will It be as prone to finger print smudging like I do now ? It really drives me nuts. It seems to be worse on the ZU then on other phones Ive had.
Ok, so Ive removed the anti-shatter protector. Seems to be fine so far. & wow, 9 hours of work to get it done. Like many, the protector was coming off in little shards.
- Still haven't found a U.S. based stock Rom though.