Is there anyone here besides me having these tiny scratches on camera lens? i really doubt that claim of LG that the camera lens is protected with sapphire glass. my phone is totally scratchless even after 2 months of use without any protector, but only the camera lens has got the scratches which is funny as well as annoying or me. though it doesnt make any affect on the camera quality after all but still its so confusing for me that why is it having scratches.
Please see the picture and suggest the way out to remove these scratches or what would be the reason behind them, i have used my set with utmost care.
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I have these issues
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Not only that but after time it will get worst eventually all pictures seem to have a nice blur glowing affect
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Oooh, those are serious scratches. Did you run an angle grinder on that? I have one thin scratch with normal use after 6 months
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Oooh, those are serious scratches. Did you run an angle grinder on that? I have one thin scratch with normal use after 6 months
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i have done nothing wrong, i wear comfort fit jeans mostly which are very loose, nothing in my pocket it is really annoying that on one hand LG claims that its a sapphire glass and on the other hand i have these scratches.
Boy those are some scratches indeed. Can it be it's due to sand or something?
For 6 months i have spotless glass on the camera.
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THAT is not normal, go RMA your G2
i have found a better way, the picture quality of my phone was not runied till now, i have applied a transparent sticker on the camera lens and the quality is more or less the same. xD its protected now means the scratches wont increase in number, but still...LG whats this :S
It's a little late for this advice now, but a case would have prevented those. The camera is not quite flush with the back, but pretty close. Setting the phone down on the back or having it slide up against anything abrasive could account for scratches like that. Even being in your pocket can cause that kind of stuff. The lens on my last phone rendered the whole camera useless because of the scratches and that lens never saw anything but the inside of my pocket or open air. Unless you have microfiber lined pockets then you can't really say they aren't scratching your lens. Those don't look like normal pocket scratches though. They almost look like someone tried wiping fingerprints off the lens with something that was too coarse. Maybe a zipper hit it or something like that. Anyway, a case would set the lens a little deeper and away from things that could hurt it. I'm thinking that going forward if you want to prevent more damage then you should look into something like that.
This is the only thing preventing me from buying this phone : (
Same issue here, mine scratches are even worse. Photo quality is still good but when there is a lot of light coming through a window or something, the light gets very fuzzy and intense.
No scratches after couple of months.
My phone is flawless and always been in a case but I too have camera lens scratches, never had a scratched lens before even on my Evo... Something is not right with this supposed Sapphire glass.
Could it be that it is just oleophobic layer that is worn off? Very common with all the phones generating these types of threads.
I know for a fact that oleophobic coat on the front screen, indeed does not last very long, resulting in uneven look, where you are touching mostly.
Once all the coating is gone, with time, all is fine again.
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Could it be that it is just oleophobic layer that is worn off? Very common with all the phones generating these types of threads.
I know for a fact that oleophobic coat on the front screen, indeed does not last very long, resulting in uneven look, where you are touching mostly.
Once all the coating is gone, with time, all is fine again.
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How do you remove the remaining oleophobic coat?
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This is the only thing preventing me from buying this phone : (
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Yeah, sure.....you are buying phone not a wife.
MADNJPN said:
This is the only thing preventing me from buying this phone : (
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Men, you all so pathetic. Seems as you all wear halo or nimbus above your saint brow. Meh.
this man said it right "you are buying phone not a wife" :good:
Billy Madison
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Well you see this phone costs alot here even 16GB version so this kind of thing makes me think many times before doing something. But I don't see any other phone to be better alternative to my Z1 so I will buy it probably ...
LG G2
here's what happened on my LG G2
phone did not come into contact with anything sharp
whether there is a guarantee for this
or how much it costs replacement
images are now pale and lack sharpness as previously
just removed a layer of paint is not scratched glass
sorry for my bad english
LG G2 D802 flying to KitKat
rajko34 said:
here's what happened on my LG G2
phone did not come into contact with anything sharp
whether there is a guarantee for this
or how much it costs replacement
images are now pale and lack sharpness as previously
just removed a layer of paint is not scratched glass
sorry for my bad english
LG G2 D802 flying to KitKat
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Wow! Just.....wow! What happend?
Was there a paint smudge on the glass and you removed it?
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A preinstalled screen protector(you can just make it out around the earpiece hole)... I don't wanna start picking at the edges, just incase it's not! :-S
The one in the box
Is w bit different...
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Yes, they come with a screen protector preinstalled No need to take it of.
Should that scratch easily? I have had the phone less than a day and all I did was pull it out of my pocket and I have a couple scratches now. They don't seem to be coming off. Don't know why but it although it looks like its a protector it doesn't feel like one. I wonder if anyone has actually removed it?
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Should that scratch easily? I have had the phone less than a day and all I did was pull it out of my pocket and I have a couple scratches now. They don't seem to be coming off. Don't know why but it although it looks like its a protector it doesn't feel like one. I wonder if anyone has actually removed it?
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I removed the pre installed protector on my x10 and Arc, I think it's the same thing. I just applied a new protetor directly on the glass.
I found the pre-installed protector made the screen feel very 'sticky' to touch and also attracted dust, dog hair etc like a magnet! Much better without it
I don't think my phone has a screenprotector.
But taday I bought one here:
http://www.pdashop.nl/product/181049/167811/4689/category-4214-smartphone-keuzehulp/crocfol-screenprotector-sony-xperia-s.html
And a case:
http://www.pdashop.nl/product/179907/167811/4401/category-4214-smartphone-keuzehulp/muvit-minigel-case-black-sony-xperia-s.html
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I don't think my phone has a screenprotector.
But taday I bought one here:
http://www.pdashop.nl/product/181049/167811/4689/category-4214-smartphone-keuzehulp/crocfol-screenprotector-sony-xperia-s.html
And a case:
http://www.pdashop.nl/product/179907/167811/4401/category-4214-smartphone-keuzehulp/muvit-minigel-case-black-sony-xperia-s.html
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If your phone came from T-Mobile it should. Me and my partner have one pre-installed at least. You may need to look very closely
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If your phone came from T-Mobile it should. Me and my partner have one pre-installed at least. You may need to look very closely
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Everyone phone sold in the Netherlands has one installed confirmed by Sony NL
Bought an Xperia S in Italy yesterday, and yes, there is one screen protector in the box, one on the display glass and one (with printed demo graphics on it, so it have to be removed) on top of the one installed on the display...
Great !
I saw it just in time, my girfriend was already managing how to stick the protector found in the box
Has anyone else noticed that the softkeys are not very responsive? If so does removing the screen protector help?
I'm starting to think that the screen protector is the cause..
I took mine off. I hate them, and yes, my home button is more responsive.
I found the pre-installed protector made the screen feel very 'sticky' to touch and also attracted dust, dog hair etc like a magnet!
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True. It's MUCH better now.
double confirmed, my HK XPS also has a layer of screen protector on it already. removed with much better response from the home/menu/back buttons.
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sliding your finger up from the transparent strip to the soft keys works great. Really eliminates the hit or miss issue.
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In the end I decided to remove the screen protector, the softkeys work every time now!
I don't see why I should slide my finger up from the transparent strip when there are keys made to be pressed..
I might put on the other screen protector that was in the box, cutting the bottom part so it doesn't cover the softkeys
Mm.. How did you all remove it safely? I am honestly a little bit afraid... Where I should start to pick it off?
I never have to remove one by myself before...
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Start at any of the corners and use your nails, or the plastic bubble remover from the other screen protector, it takes a while as it's really stuck on well!
I quite like the fact that the soft keys are a bit unresponsive, saves me accidentally hitting the home key when sliding up the notification panel!
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Screen protector
I sent an e-mail to the Sony helpdesk to ask whether this is a screen protector or not.
This is the answer i got from them:
"With regards to your enquiry, I inform you that the Xperia S has a preinstalled protective layer that should not be removed."
See here as well:
http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/175211
comment from xperia support staff:
The phone comes with a shatter proof sheet attached on scratch-resistant glass.
So, the screen protector that comes pre-attached is meant to keep the display from shattering if e.g. dropped. It also protects against other damages to a small extent. This sheet is however not scratch-resistant (the display is though).
You can remove this protection if you want to but I suggest you keep it on. If you remove it you should attach a new one to keep the display protected.
I should also point out that "scratch-resistant" is not the same as "scratch-proof". If you put all your body weight on a sharp object and swipe it over the screen, you will most likely get a scratch so you should still be careful.
I keep my phone in my front jeans pocket with nothing else but the phone in it. Keys, coins etc will damage the phone sooner or later.
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Mean I should remove it and replace with another screen protector
Now i applied a screen protector on the other screen protector
It's been a long time since i've done my quick little reviews. But since I got the Nexus 6 I figured I would make one.
Here is my quick video review of the Spigen Neo Hybrid Case for our phone! (Voice over by my GF, cause someone is bound to ask me)
--BTW I can never embed videos right so i'll just put the link here.
--If anyone has questions feel free to ask
UPDATES
I will be posting some high res photos soon too
Now posted below
UPDATE 12/11/2014
Here is the link to the quick and easy Button Fix Video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiBF9RFLvPU
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I sent mine back a week or so ago.. I didn't really like the moto logo exposed and thought it could allow dirt/dust to get in between the case and the phone .. I went with a case that covers the whole back..
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Interested in how you fixed the buttons. That's the only thing I don't like with this case
Nice pictures. But...
I absolutely hated this case personally. Makes the phone feel huge and bulky, just cheap overall. The sides don't fit very well (bow out) -- flimsy plastic, buttons are a loose plastic mess, it's bulky and feels cheap. Just not worth the price tag when compared to other cases.
@Ellingsoc .. I'll have that video posted in a few days. You will love how much nicer the buttons become.
@Andromjb.. Was the bowing because of the way the bumper was seated on the tpu case? It took me a while before I got the fitment to be perfect because I didn't realize the two pieces weren't in place correctly
Can you explain it haha these buttons are driving me nuts
I really want people to go to the video for that info. But I'll PM you.
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@Ellingsoc .. I'll have that video posted in a few days. You will love how much nicer the buttons become.
@Andromjb.. Was the bowing because of the way the bumper was seated on the tpu case? It took me a while before I got the fitment to be perfect because I didn't realize the two pieces weren't in place correctly
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Could have just been my particular case as I applied it multiple ways, but it never fit 100% correctly no matter how hard I tried.
Bottom would always bulge leaving the plastic rough to touch while handling (on the upper backside area by microphone). Top was a tedious task of maneuvering the soft rubber backing to fit correctly without getting stuck underneath the outer plastic shell. Plastic sides were flimsy. Unappealing loose cheap plastic buttons which were always in the way.
I was always accidentally hitting/pressing the volume rockers or turning the screen off while just trying to hold the phone.
Just bad design, imho.
Try out a Ringke MAX. You'll see a major difference in quality and features for the same (actually cheaper) price point.
the way i put the case on was to first align the bumper and tpu perfectly. Then I would hold the left and right sides firmly and put the phone in bottom side first. Snap the top corners in while pressing the phone downwards to the bottom of the case. Works perfect every time so far!
@Ellingsoc .. I pm'ed you bout the buttons btw. Nothing shows in my sent box though. If you didnt get it send me a pm and ill respond to that one
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I sent mine back a week or so ago.. I didn't really like the moto logo exposed and thought it could allow dirt/dust to get in between the case and the phone .. I went with a case that covers the whole back..
Sent from another Nexus..
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I have a clear back protector on my phone, then this case. Any dust or dirt that gets in will just mess up the plastic film
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I have a clear back protector on my phone, then this case. Any dust or dirt that gets in will just mess up the plastic film
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Great idea..!
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I really want people to go to the video for that info. But I'll PM you.
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I would appreciate the info via PM also. Don't see the secondary video posted yet. Doesn't my seniority here afford me that?
Even in the pictures you have taken with your case, it is showing a minor glimpse of what I was experiencing. I think you may have gotten a better quality case from manufacturing or perhaps they have made stealth revisions since as mine was a lot worse even with proper applications.
See attachment below -- which was the rough touch edge I referred to from previous comments.
that really just looks like it wasnt clipped in fully. but i could be wrong.
And i shot a quick video of the button fix. will be posting it in maybe 20 minutes
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that really just looks like it wasnt clipped in fully. but i could be wrong.
And i shot a quick video of the button fix. will be posting it in maybe 20 minutes
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It's just the way the case is designed. It goes on a bit too snug, so it leaves some parts a bit uneven which returns poor results and rough edges.
I'm not trying to say the case is terrible. I just want people to be informed of the certain flaws and quality before they end up spending $19+ while they have other options available for less.
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It's just the way the case is designed. It goes on a bit too snug, so it leaves some parts a bit uneven which returns poor results and rough edges.
I'm not trying to say the case is terrible. I just want people to be informed of the certain flaws and quality before they end up spending $19 given other options available for less.
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that is good to know. I preordered mine so i think I have a first batch too. Either way, i'm sure spigen would be happy to take it back or send a replacement
Button fix video
Here is the link to the quick and easy Button Fix Video!
I've also added this to the first post
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiBF9RFLvPU
I loved this case for my S4. I thought it actually made the buttons feel better! But for this phone...well let's just say I use a Rinke slim now.
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I loved this case for my S4. I thought it actually made the buttons feel better! But for this phone...well let's just say I use a Rinke slim now.
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that's ashame. did you try the button fix?
I've had the phone since April 1st and I've been very happy with it, however i just noticed that my camera's cover in the back is already scratched in two places. I have had a case on the phone since day one and I've been very careful with the phone... I'm very disappointed and annoyed that this got scratched up so easily! Has anyone had this happen to them or tested it in a review? Otherwise I like the phone, just seems like very cheap material in the back.
Is there any protector that i can buy to cover the camera that will not effect image quality?
Just found this thread while searching about the scratching, as I just saw scratches on my LED on the rear. I really don't have scratches on the camera lenses themselves, but I see it on the LED. At first I thought it was a piece of forgotten plastic covering, but after carefully picking at the edge of it with a razor blade, it wasn't coming off.
Not sure about some sort of cover for it other than a universal, cut-it-yourself screen protector. Just cut it to fit and install it?
You can get circle glass protector which covers just the lens, I actually have these, or you can get some PET ones that covers the whole camera area.
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Just found this thread while searching about the scratching, as I just saw scratches on my LED on the rear. I really don't have scratches on the camera lenses themselves, but I see it on the LED. At first I thought it was a piece of forgotten plastic covering, but after carefully picking at the edge of it with a razor blade, it wasn't coming off.
Not sure about some sort of cover for it other than a universal, cut-it-yourself screen protector. Just cut it to fit and install it?
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Same thing happened to me..luckily I was still on the buyers remorse period and they replaced the phone afteri told them I was having random reboots
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Same thing happened to me..luckily I was still on the buyers remorse period and they replaced the phone afteri told them I was having random reboots
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Any issues now with the scratches?
I wonder if it will have any negative affects on the focusing aspect for the camera as I believe the laser focus is there?
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Any issues now with the scratches?
I wonder if it will have any negative affects on the focusing aspect for the camera as I believe the laser focus is there?
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I don't find this problem with my G5. Strange....
I changed the lense on my g3 numerous times due to scratching easily, buy them on eBay real cheap, some oem, some not. I'm not seeing parts for the g5 yet and the lense doesn't appear to be changed out as easily as previous LG phones.
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kms108 said:
You can get circle glass protector which covers just the lens, I actually have these, or you can get some PET ones that covers the whole camera area.
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Thanks for you response. Any idea where i can get those from? not sure what to seach for... Thanks again. I've replaced two phone already due to the camera scratching so easily..
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Thanks for you response. Any idea where i can get those from? not sure what to seach for... Thanks again. I've replaced two phone already due to the camera scratching so easily..
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I'm sure you won't be able to get the glass protector, it's only available in china, and no where else, but for the PET one, search for nillkin.
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I'm sure you won't be able to get the glass protector, it's only available in china, and no where else, but for the PET one, search for nillkin.
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Will do thanks.
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my G5 with lens protector.
Unfortunately my G5 is starting to show tiny scratches on the lens glass. Its only a week old too.
Cant seem to find any protectors for the lense on nillkin.com or Ebay. If anyone knows of any that can be purchased internationally, would be much appreciated
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Unfortunately my G5 is starting to show tiny scratches on the lens glass. Its only a week old too.
Cant seem to find any protectors for the lense on nillkin.com or Ebay. If anyone knows of any that can be purchased internationally, would be much appreciated
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all protector sold by nillkin for the G5 comes with two protector.
check out there site for more detail, and its available on eBay.
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all protector sold by nillkin for the G5 comes with two protector.
check out there site for more detail, and its available on eBay.
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Awesome! thanks so much for the quick response, kms108.
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Awesome! thanks so much for the quick response, kms108.
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sorry, forgot to mention, in China they sell the protector version and package version, only the full package version comes with the lens protector, I think the one sold on eBay is the full package version, the last time I seen, the seller had in the description, it comes with protector. just read the information on nillkin official site.
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Awesome! thanks so much for the quick response, kms108.
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Let me know if you find one. Thanks.
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Let me know if you find one. Thanks.
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I went with this one off the Australian EBay site:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/141966665617
The seller confirmed they all come with a plastic lens protector.
Guys, start using Aliexpress. I stopped using eBay when I first tried AliExpress..few years ago. And I order weekly.
Anyway, haven't tried them but I think I will:
http://s.aliexpress.com/iQ3yYFNj
Just 4.7$ for 3 pieces if you order from the mobile app.
galr said:
Guys, start using Aliexpress. I stopped using eBay when I first tried AliExpress..few years ago. And I order weekly.
Anyway, haven't tried them but I think I will:
http://s.aliexpress.com/iQ3yYFNj
Just 4.7$ for 3 pieces if you order from the mobile app.
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Those are useless, they don't stay on, if you are using them for the G2, G3, G4 or the V10, they work well, but not the G5, otherwise I would of used them.
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Those are useless, they don't stay on, if you are using them for the G2, G3, G4 or the V10, they work well, but not the G5, otherwise I would of used them.
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How do you know? Never had issues with tempered glass. How do you know it wont stick? Also..if it doesnt work you can always open a dispute and get your money back.
I agree, while it's frustrating that a screen may get scuffed up it would be more frustrating if one drop killed my phone and made it unusable.
That video is for more scientific than the scratch test, and I hope to see another more scientific scratch test in the near future now that Corning is saying the metal actually transferred to the glass and not the other way around.
Definitely impressive for the note 7. However I feEl like scratch resistance is just as important as drop resilience. Especially on a phone with a curved screen where good screen protectors are hard to come across. I know the scratches are generally hard to see but for me I'm OCD and will see the micro scratches when the screen is black and it bothers the hell out of me. I've had quite a few accidents with my note 5 and it has held up just fine. Hell i even ran over half the phone with my truck lol. All it did was cracked my car and screen protector.
It shattered on the first drop, impressive
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It shattered on the first drop, impressive
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try watching to the end.
although it did shatter immediately...50 falls later the screen still functions and a large portion of the glass is only scratched
I dropped mine on day 1.shattwred screen from a one to two foot drop on concrete
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I dropped mine on day 1.shattwred screen from a one to two foot drop on concrete
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That's very unfortunate. The edges of the screen are much more vulnerable. A case with good side protection is a must for me with a glass phone even if it covers up the beauty of it
I don't see any links here...
rahularora1 said:
I dropped mine on day 1.shattwred screen from a one to two foot drop on concrete
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Actually, that the entire display didn't spider web is pretty amazing so GG5 does work. The Achilles heal on curved glass phones is that the glass rather than a metal frame can actually take an impact. I dropped my Note5 the same distance as yours but half on grass and half on concrete and it landed on the back right corner. It spider webbed from the impact past the camera lens. We wanted pretty phones and we got them.
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I don't see any links here...
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I don't know how I ended up being the author of the post, there was a video here but the original post has been removed.
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try watching to the end.
although it did shatter immediately...50 falls later the screen still functions and a large portion of the glass is only scratched
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That's great... so it can take a further 50 drops... the damage was already done on the first drop so this argument is pointless!
Phone is essentially ruined on first drop so what good is GG5 there? GG4 would have probably had a similar result, the upshot being if you don't drop your phone you don't have to worry about scratches with GG4.
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That's great... so it can take a further 50 drops... the damage was already done on the first drop so this argument is pointless!
Phone is essentially ruined on first drop so what good is GG5 there? GG4 would have probably had a similar result, the upshot being if you don't drop your phone you don't have to worry about scratches with GG4.
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that was somewhat poor wording on my part
my "shatter" referred to the cracking that appeared on the edges even though the entire screen fell face first onto the concrete. On previous GG3-GG4 devices the screen would crack all the way throughout the screen rendering it useless (actually shattering the entire glass display).
Im not saying GG5 is superior to GG4, all im saying is that each of them appear to have their benefits
MadfishGTB said:
That's great... so it can take a further 50 drops... the damage was already done on the first drop so this argument is pointless!
Phone is essentially ruined on first drop so what good is GG5 there? GG4 would have probably had a similar result, the upshot being if you don't drop your phone you don't have to worry about scratches with GG4.
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The argument certainly isn't pointless if you're someone who doesn't have insurance and therefore would need to use a cracked screen for as long as possible after the damage has been done. I read it will cost $270 to replace the screen if you go through Samsung directly. Here's an example of when it would come in very handy. If I dropped my phone and the screen was cracked but totally visible and usable as the video showed, I may be inclined to use it in it's current state until the price to replace the screen goes down, or until I want to sell the phone so I'll replace the screen to re-sell to hopefully make some money or break even.
Compared to an event that would render the phone useless therefore requiring me to immediately pay the $270 immediately after the drop, or if I can't afford that swallow the $900 I just sank into the phone itself.
Just my .02 to play devils advocate.
Is it not so much easier to protect against fall damage though and less intrusive to the user experience to run a case and no screen protector?
Let's be honest, most note 7 users will be using a case anyway due to the expanse of exposed glass on this device so GG4 or GG5 shock resistance is less relevant.
What we note users do have as a common interest is the Spen and running with a screen protector degrades the experience.
So a note device should lean towards a harder glass choice.
Just my 2 penny's worth
I've withdrawn my pre order for now until real world reviews come in of the screens durability. At least I can play with my IR blaster on the note 4 a little longer
Hi guys!
Decided to take the plunge yet again and purchase a WhiteStone S9 screen protector seeing how I loved the S8 one so much (and because I seem to have no sense with my money).
So I went and preordered it from mobile fun and followed this YouTube video to install it and I think it came out great!
https://youtu.be/glOPokc6PeY
Just wanted to share this with you guys and see how you're finding yours. Are you guys getting WhiteStone Dome or have you found something better for the S9?
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I'm getting this sent. (hopefully soon). looking forward to my experiences.
expensive, I'm going to get a clear glass protector and use the same loca glue.
x111 said:
expensive, I'm going to look top get clear glass protector and use the same loca glue.
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Sounds like a mucher cheaper way of doing virtually the same thing. Will the loca glue need curing in the same way as the Whitestone do you reckon?
Love to hear how you get on anyway :good:
Already installed my Whitestone as well. Had it for the S8+, Note 8, and now S9+. It seems every version, they improve the process. The Note 8 and S9+ both utilize the tipping over method. However, my Note 8 did not have a sticker to cover the speaker, or the pads on the side to clean up excess glue. The sticker for the speaker was nice, but I didn't bother with the liner pads on the side. As before, great product from Whitestone.
Hello,
I just installed the Whitestone Dome Glass on my S9 + and I’m happy.
Since the S7 edge I had to stop its protection in tempered glass because it did not stick and luck luck I broke my phone screen, I look everywhere on the internet and I saw the one that is expensive its real … 45 € (for me: France) except that 45 € on a phone has 959 € … I think it can do it, all his past and it fits perfectly sends really heavy!
To see in the long term ..
Thank you!
Just put it on last night, and your video install helped a ton! So far I am loving it, perfect install, perfect glass
wow, i must be getting old and out of the loop for many years, has been many years since i used a screen protector.
watching that video, the process is cool for sure, wow. never seen such a thing. lol
thanks for sharing, might have to put it on my want list.
I don't know how true my reservations are, but I do have some regarding screen protectors using LOCA. When you remove the screen protector, the glass will come off easily (in most cases anyways) but the adhesive stays behind. The adhesive isn't something you can easily remove without some sort of solvent or manually scraping it. That's my only reservation on these kinds of screen protectors -- should I mess up the installation, or the glass cracks and requires removal -- the adhesive isn't going to come off easily.
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I don't know how true my reservations are, but I do have some regarding screen protectors using LOCA. When you remove the screen protector, the glass will come off easily (in most cases anyways) but the adhesive stays behind. The adhesive isn't something you can easily remove without some sort of solvent or manually scraping it. That's my only reservation on these kinds of screen protectors -- should I mess up the installation, or the glass cracks and requires removal -- the adhesive isn't going to come off easily.
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mine came off perfectly clean on my S9 plus, i broke the whitestone and had to replace it. literally no residue left on phone, all loca stayed on tempered glass. big problem i see with whitestone is the warranty replacement process, they require old to be sent back before a replacement under warranty. for the price they need to allow you to request warranty and get new one on the way asap. the loca tempered glass seems to be the best option imho
I love how it looks like you don't even have a protector on until you look at the top by the earpiece! Super clean.
ThatGuitarGuy said:
I love how it looks like you don't even have a protector on until you look at the top by the earpiece! Super clean.
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Yes it's very clean on the install and yeah you only really see it on the top. Looking right at it you don't notice it but if you tilt the phone a little you'll notice it on the top.
My install went great on two phones. Even screwed up the second one doing it and cleaned it all up and did it again... flawless.
My only concern is the bottom of the protector seems to sit a little low on the phone could of moved up slightly or shortened the glass just by a fraction to give a little more space between the glass and cases.
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Hi Anyone,
Installation is both time consuming, easy, and difficult. Approx. time 15 minutes. It's easy to install. The challenge was getting the table balance & removing every piece dust possible. Other then that, it's worth the $45. The price is the thing I hate about it.
How does the phone feel with the protector on? Does it become noticeable thicker?
hi.
any problems with dust in the corners over time??
It feels slightly thicker. Nothing bad. Could be slightly wider and taller, bezel gap bothers me. But that allows different case styles. I use Clear View case, so it makes the whole package pretty fat already.
Little glue marks at the edges with dust. But nothing bothering. Also, after installing the glass, there seems to be a crack from bottom center, towards on/off button. Don't know if i screwed something up or it is production failure.
mine cracked somehow, never dropped it. waiting to hear from their support, having to mail them the broken one before they send me a replacement is really ****ty service imo
Haohmaru said:
mine cracked somehow, never dropped it. waiting to hear from their support, having to mail them the broken one before they send me a replacement is really ****ty service imo
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yes...for this price range you are right...
people keeps buying...
Haohmaru said:
mine cracked somehow, never dropped it. waiting to hear from their support, having to mail them the broken one before they send me a replacement is really ****ty service imo
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Yeah that does suck. Though it's a good fit and stays put on the screen which is the main reason I went with them. Maybe I'm due time the will be more competitors that work with these types of screens with proper adhesion.
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Haohmaru said:
mine cracked somehow, never dropped it. waiting to hear from their support, having to mail them the broken one before they send me a replacement is really ****ty service imo
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yes terrible, im going to make sure people know that. i have had 20+ people asking about mine and only one actually bought due to the price and warranty ordeal. hopefully the rep posting here sees this