I just noticed that my camera already has a few minor scratches. As does my screen after like 2 days without a screen protector, what the hell?! I've had this phone for maybe 6 days now and it's already showing wear like this, I honestly don't think this phone is going to hold up for 2 years.
Even though the display glass is in fact Gorilla Glass, that doesn't mean for one second that it's scratch PROOF. Scratch resistant? Yes. Regular glass is also scratch resistant to a wide variety of items, Gorilla Glass is just more resistant, not scratch proof. On both my Captivate and Infuse, both of which have Gorilla Glass, I still accumulated some minor scratches.
Also, the camera lens is probably not Gorilla Glass, so it is even more prone to scratching than your screen.
If you are so worried about it, they do make these things called screen protectors. If you're obsessed with the glass feel, look into the SGP Glas.t glass screen protector, though it is quite expensive at 27 bucks or so. Otherwise, the SGP Ultra Oleophobic has a slippery feel, and is probably as close to the glass feel as you're going to get.
Another good one that I highly recommend is the Realook crystal clear:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/REALOOK-AT-T-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-SGH-I717-screen-protector-Crystal-Clear-2-PK-/260963172366?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc29e000e#ht_1118wt_905
Same glassy feeling, and 2 for $15, and I find them very easy to apply.
Since you get 2, if your first install goes well, you could also cut out a tiny square for your camera lens.
I've tried literally 20 times to cut out a square camera shaped screen protector and completely ruined all of my extra HTC Desire Z screen protectors trying to make one.
I already bought a new screen protector, I didn't have one on for like 2 days because the one AT&T sold me was complete utter ****.
Well thanks! I just ordered those and realized the case I bought like 4 days ago I never paid for...
Do not let scratches ruin your enjoyment of your device
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Yeah but if they get worse and my pictures look like this 6 months down the line then they'll probably ruin my enjoyment of the device.
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if it is Gorilla Glass, i ain't impressed at all with this stuff. that said, my scratch is my fault, not the inferior G.G. crapola.
if i had a screen protector from the start i'd be golden. same with you m8.
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I'm thinking about using full body skins instead of a case. Is anyone else protecting the phone this way? How is it working for you?
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I would like to know as well. I did that on original EVO, and it worked well. I can't believe how many times I dropped the EVO on hard surfaces and had it be totally fine. The LTE feels more delicate. But I really don't want to add any additional size, I already wish it was about an inch shorter.
I'm using the full body Zagg. But the HD screen protector. The screen protector is about to be replaced with a steinheil.
I also ordered a skinomi, but zagg ended up being the first available. So I should have the skinomi as well in another day or two and I can compare the two. Generally speaking the skinomi is less rubbery, and leaves less finger prints then the zagg.
All in all, I like skins as they dont detract from the look of the device, and they don't add bulk. I don't typically drop my phones so I don't worry about that.
The only downside to the skin would be the smudges and fingerprints. Instead of making the glossy plastic part matte like some people would like to do, the whole back becomes glossy. but knowing the skin can be removed a year later and it will look brand new is totally worth it.
Pics..
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I purchased the skinomi full body as well and planned to use that with the zagg hd screen protector. My zagg has some indentations /scratches that have not self- healed after two days. I wonder if the skinomi will be better and does the hd really matter? I also considered a carbon fiber skin, but I don't want to change the look of the phone, and but yes, fingerprints...
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I got the Skinomi brushed steel full skin. When it comes in and I get it on I will post some pics. This phone is huge and I dont want an even bigger case for it.
I am using the XO Skin. It works great. The phone feels so slim with it.
It will not provide much drop protection though.
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I just ordered a matte-finish black skin from decalrus.com, waiting to see how that works out. (I used the zagg black leatherskin on my old Evo, this one couldn't really carry that off, even if it was available.)
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I'm thinking about using full body skins instead of a case. Is anyone else protecting the phone this way? How is it working for you?
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I don't know about this specific device, but i have used one for my other device. I bought it because I want to keep the sleek look of the phone. It protects from scratches, but it doesn't protect much from being broken.
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I dropped my phone the other day, and a wild crack appeared I figured I had shattered my screen. It did have a tempered glass screen protector on it though, so I had my hopes that the damage was minimal. I took off the screen protector today, here are the results:
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The phone is 100% fine. Screen is flawless. The drop shattered the glass from the protector and not the screen itself. It was somewhat of a nasty drop too. Dropped right onto the metal legs of my desk chair :laugh::laugh:
Highly recommend Nillkin 9H hardness glass protector. I have one on the back too
nice. I have the Nillkin too since August. That shatter protection is the main reason why I use the protector. Great to see it actually works.
I almost lost hope of getting this device due to the self cracking issues, but thanks to this my hopes got high again.
Hehe yeah tempered glass is awesome, you should see the state of the tempered glass on my old Z after many concrete face plants , yet the glass underneath is mint not so much the bezels
The Z3 will be the first smartphone i use with a tempered glass screen protection.. I only heard about those from the xda forums, they're not popular at all in germany. However i really hope for a more glass-like feeling, less persistant fingerprints and so on.
Keep in mind that the tempered glass is like 0.3mm high and therefor more like to break by hits like the one you had. You can see that the crack started at the left side of the screen. Without tempered glass, the screen is flush with the bezel, so i think that your glass would have survived that, too.
Nice, but remember if its a corner impact you will be less lucky.
Anyone buy a screen protector or bumper for their gen 2? I definitely want to pick up at least a screen protector if not both.
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Anyone buy a screen protector or bumper for their gen 2? I definitely want to pick up at least a screen protector if not both.
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Best brand/quality screen protector : atFoliX - Made in Germany.
Been using their products for years on many of my devices (phones, tablets, watches), but have had hard time to find those for my 360 2nd Gen, guess it's too soon... Ended up finding it on Amazon.de http://goo.gl/wGGkuv
Don't waste your money on cheap unpopular brands, you'd just like me, throw things in the garbage
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Thanks for the quick replies. Beaubin are you from the US? Just curious about time frame for delivery. I might end up getting both of these, I have a tendency to scratch things so backups are nice.
I too have been looking for a bumper protector. I can't believe third party makers aren't jumping on it.
http://www.shapeways.com/product/AQ...l-gen-1?li=search-results-1&optionId=42914419
Anyone try these? Will it fit the 2nd gen?
Does anyone have a photo with a screen protector on? I feel it make look a little cheesy.
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Does anyone have a photo with a screen protector on? I feel it make look a little cheesy.
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Tempered Glass Screen Protector. Not really noticeable but I've been having issues with Auto brightness since I've added the Protector. It just always stay extremely dim so now I leave it on "2" instead of Auto.
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I purchased this bumper case last night for $8 and will report back, with photos, when it arrives.
http://www.shapeways.com/product/KMXRCKRGF/moto-360-gen-2-bumper-case-46mm-mens-short
The seller had various colors to choose from in both 42mm and 46mm sizes.
The bumper case arrived today. Fits nicely:
The material is slightly on the rough side, but that is mentioned in the description of the item.
My Moto also has a Slim 9H Tempered Glass LCD Screen Protector on it.
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The bumper case arrived today. Fits nicely:
The material is slightly on the rough side, but that is mentioned in the description of the item.
My Moto also has a Slim 9H Tempered Glass LCD Screen Protector on it.
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How does the material feel? I Have read a comment in the shop, that the material feels disgusting.
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How does the material feel? I Have read a comment in the shop, that the material feels disgusting.
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at first, it felt like it was going to snag on everything.
I don't even notice it anymore.
It doesn't feel great but it isn't chalky or anything.
I had my Mi A3 (European) for less than a month, and had it in the most protective case I could find. Somehow, the back glass got broken.
Have others found it to be unusually delicate?
I REALLY like the device, otherwise.
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May I ask what case you were using?
if it went down or hit it somewhere and touched the sensitive point then it happened.
I am not have any problem with stock silicon case after 2 drops.
I don't like cases in general, but bought some hard shell on Ali just because Mi A3 is like a piece of soap in shower. Already had one drop and so far so good, no cracks no scratches.
It is not that delicate, gorilla glass 5 at the front and back. Something sharp must have hit the phone, impact from a sharp thing can get through the case
That is a very good question. I'm currently running my 2nd Mi A3. Bought my first when it came out in August here , and around the end of october i dropped it from waist height . I was running a case , fairly soft ( little bit harder than the one provided with it) and a tempered glass screen protector . It landed on it's back , no flips at all during the fall. I pick it up , the screen was cracked INTERNALLY ONLY , on the top right corner, while the outside of the phone , including my tempered glass was intact , no scratches at all ....(of course warranty doesn't covers screens, although this crack was a little suspicious due to it's nature ). So, I'm led to thinking that it's durability is a little bit to the down side ....
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It doesn't matter if it is Gorilla Glass 5 or just normal tempered glass, glass is glass and glass breaks; just don't drop it, nonetheless I recommend a good and robust case, I use a shockproof one; a friend of mine, bumped into my phone by accident, hitting a wall, then the ground, not a big impact, however the A3, remained intact.
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You misunderstood me......The glass didn't break at all ...not the gront, not the back , not the protector ....the internal amoled panel broke .......from a drop an it's back WITH a case ...so yes, I think it is unusually delicate hahaha
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Hey y'all,
Just got a Pixel 4a and thought I'd post some of my experience with some accessories since we are all getting new phones here.
Way back when I got my Oneplus One, RhinoShield came out with a screen protector that I really liked have got one for every phone since. They have videos of hammering the screen as hard as they can and in my experience, that video matches reality. Obviously don't go around hitting your phone with a hammer, but I have done that several times still Here is my review of the Rhinoshield for the Nexus 5X: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/accessories/review-rhinoshield-case-bumper-screen-t3340693 (they've improved/fixed all my concerns I had back then years ago)
The screen protector has excellent clarity, and the camera cut out is well done.
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They added some extra space on the bottom so the swipe up gestures on the new versions of Android are natural.
It's a plastic screen protector, which means it won't crack like the glass ones always do. From having these protectors for over 7 years, they do eventually scratch but I prefer some little scratches to a glass screen protector cracking constantly. And from working at BestBuy Mobile, my experience is that the glass protectors don't provide much impact protection to the actual phone's glass.
The installation is pretty easy. They provide a kit with a microfiber cloth and dust stickers.
I got some of their cases this time around since the Pixel 4a is so small. I haven't had a case on my phones for years (only the Rhinoshield screen protector), but thought I'd give the case a try and I really glad I did because I would have bent my phone in half without it the other week on a hike (more details further down).
Here's all the stuff I got:
I got their carbon fiber case:
So I went hiking the other week and I had this case on my Pixel 4a. On the way down the mountain, I slipped on some rocky terrain while the phone was in my back pocket with the back of the phone facing away from me. I landed with the back pocket hitting the edge of a flat rock. It must have put some pretty big forces on the phone because it actually bent the phone a little!! It bent it as if you put the phone screen up on the edge of a desk with half of it leaning off the desk, then pushing down on the phone that is off the desk.
Luckily, the case protected the phone well enough where I could bend the phone back to normal easily. Other than some indention marks on the back of the case (only visible at the right angle) everything is all good! The carbon fiber is a great backing. Pixel 4a's do naturally bend pretty easy (judging from how easy it is to bend it with my hands). I'm glad the Pixel 4a does have a good amount of bending tolerance because I could see the screen separating from the body such a little before I bent it back. I'm also glad I had mine protected decently! I've been using it for a while now and it's all good!