Hi guys!
I am thinking of buying a DHD after being extremely happy with my Desire.However,one thing that bothered me with my Desire was that it's screen isn't made of Gorilla Glass(unless I am missing something).I didn't like the fact that I had to use a screen protector and had to be careful at all times.So do we know anything about it?
Thanks!
i'd like to know too.
Gorilla glass doesnt have any conection with scratching. The gorilla glass is good only when you drop your phone from 1,5meters and it wont brake, the regular TFT probably should brake...but both glass are scratch resistant
Smartmob said:
Gorilla glass doesnt have any conection with scratching. The gorilla glass is good only when you drop your phone from 1,5meters and it wont brake, the regular TFT probably should brake...but both glass are scratch resistant
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I've seen some of the tests they did on Gorilla glass displays. They stabbed the screen with biro pens to show how much more resistant the glass is compared to other capacitive displays using your standard scratch resistant glass. Either way I'm pretty sure the HTC Hero I have doesn't use GGlass and I've never had to use a screen protector and 18 months later the screen is a little greasy right now but NO scratches or blemishes from use. Hope this will put your mind at ease.
Ok...So what do I have the screen protector on my Desire for(however I think it isn't gorilla glass)?
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The Gorilla Glass on the SGS is impresive, no scratch even efter my cat played with it The back cover and the home button suffered from the claws and teeth of the mighty beast but the screen is intact i hope HTC will use it for Desire HD.
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The Gorilla Glass on the SGS is impresive, no scratch even efter my cat played with it The back cover and the home button suffered from the claws and teeth of the mighty beast but the screen is intact i hope HTC will use it for Desire HD.
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To thoroughly test the SGS place catnip inside the cover of the phone and irritate said moggie. STRESS testing, even if it's a bit unorthodox
I`m going to do just that i hope i don`t stress the cat
The gorilla glass on the Dell Streak is rubbish, got loads of scratches on it, and that is with being very careful (ie not putting phone in same pocket as keys)
azreil24 said:
The Gorilla Glass on the SGS is impresive, no scratch even efter my cat played with it The back cover and the home button suffered from the claws and teeth of the mighty beast but the screen is intact i hope HTC will use it for Desire HD.
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It certainly is... So far my SGS has suffered a rapid slide across a kitchen work surface before finally ending up on a stone floor & a leap out of the front window of my 4x4 as I turned hard onto my drive (I must learn to stop putting my phone on the dash as this is the second phone that has had this unexpected flight)
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The gorilla glass on the Dell Streak is rubbish, got loads of scratches on it, and that is with being very careful (ie not putting phone in same pocket as keys)
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Your smoking some bad stuff! I've used a dell streak and the screen is literally unscratchable. I tried a key and a quarter and there was not a single scratch on there. So apparently you haven't used a streak before you lying sack of $h!t
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It certainly is... So far my SGS has suffered a rapid slide across a kitchen work surface before finally ending up on a stone floor & a leap out of the front window of my 4x4 as I turned hard onto my drive (I must learn to stop putting my phone on the dash as this is the second phone that has had this unexpected flight)
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Your test should prove the quality of the screen, guess I should stop stressing the cat
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Beards said:
It certainly is... So far my SGS has suffered a rapid slide across a kitchen work surface before finally ending up on a stone floor & a leap out of the front window of my 4x4 as I turned hard onto my drive (I must learn to stop putting my phone on the dash as this is the second phone that has had this unexpected flight)
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Jesus dude!I would have had a heart attack and a complete brain ****-up after that!You must have some tough nuts enduring that!
And how did the phone do?Did it survive the test?And if yes,in how many pieces?
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Jesus dude!I would have had a heart attack and a complete brain ****-up after that!You must have some tough nuts enduring that!
And how did the phone do?Did it survive the test?And if yes,in how many pieces?
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When I did it on the first phone (the car window) all that happened was it scratched the back of the case (HTC HD2 ~ also has Gorilla Glass).
The second time I did it with the SGS it laughed back at me..... Not a mark on either the case nor glass.
The kitchen floor it treated like a heavyweight boxer meets flyweight... only the flyweight bounced all over the canvas and evaded any form of scrapes.
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When I did it on the first phone (the car window) all that happened was it scratched the back of the case (HTC HD2 ~ also has Gorilla Glass).
The second time I did it with the SGS it laughed back at me..... Not a mark on either the case nor glass.
The kitchen floor it treated like a heavyweight boxer meets flyweight... only the flyweight bounced all over the canvas and evaded any form of scrapes.
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The Hd2 doesn't have gorilla glass.
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The Hd2 doesn't have gorilla glass.
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Well what do you know, you learn something new even after all this time.
I could have sworn it had the Gorilla... Well one things for certain it's certainly tough...... or it had an EXTREMELY LUCKY ESCAPE!
One thing's for certain both the HD2 & SGS have used up quite a few lives and if they were cats they'd be staying indoors a lot more.
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The Hd2 doesn't have gorilla glass.
After this post, The XDA app probably forced closed from my froyo lacking Vibrant
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Then what is this?????
If that's not gorilla glass,what will gorilla glass endure?Oh my dog...
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Then what is this?????
If that's not gorilla glass,what will gorilla glass endure?Oh my dog...
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For the 1000th time...gorilla glass doesnt have any conection with scracthproof or similar. The main point of gorilla glass is that is shochproof, it doesnt brake when it falls from your hand on the floor!
Then what they say here and here is a lay I presume
Is possible to say if DHD is protected by Gorilla Glass???
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I send a email to ask htc. They inform me that Desire HD is not using Gorilla Glass.
Here is the letter.
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Does everyone but me fail to realise that they would have advertised the fact, if the DHD was infact using gorilla glass?
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Does everyone but me fail to realise that they would have advertised the fact, if the DHD was infact using gorilla glass?
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this!
i'm sure it would have been advertised...
i don't really get the big deal with gorilla glass, my cowon s9 has it and the screen still scratches, the S9 is so light tho that if you drop it the glass wont break anyway
also, why are people dropping their phones ?
but im weird id sell my phone the moment it gets a tiny scratch on it like i did with my legend
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also, why are people dropping their phones ?
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For the fun of it, you know, testing that it is drop proof. .
It's always good to know that if you accidently drop your phone, well them people thought it would happen and put a gorilla glass for you !
I've been using mine around 6 weeks without a shield and the screen is still in pristine condition, mind you I don't put it in my pocket with other stuff in there or anywhere it might get damaged.
Take care of it and it seems you won't get a mark on it.
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Take care of it and it seems you won't get a mark on it.
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Wise words MrGarak. My old Hero still looks close to brand-new, no added protection, 14 months on.
Then why corning is listing it in their website in the featured products section ??
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/featured-products
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For the fun of it, you know, testing that it is drop proof. .
It's always good to know that if you accidently drop your phone, well them people thought it would happen and put a gorilla glass for you !
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Believe me, if you accidentally drop your phone, you'll know if the display has broken or not .
I've dropped once, it just slipped of my hand while rushing to work.... and landed HEAVILY on the sides... bouncing thrice before it stop (bounced on the sides). Luckily I had TPU case on it, life saver
Of course if you drop it on a rock with the glass on the bottom, I'm pretty sure that gorilla or jurassic glass might not help much
Good find and good news for us since apparently our phone is using a "better" type of glass for our screens. I'd still won't drop it though (just saying)
You say that but on the companies that makes Gorilla glass it does say that the Desire HD has it. I took some keys to my desire HD and no scratches.
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/#featured-products
from my experience
HTC support staffs are not that knowledgeable about their product
they most rely on whatever they post on their own website
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You say that but on the companies that makes Gorilla glass it does say that the Desire HD has it. I took some keys to my desire HD and no scratches.
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Yeah, I'm gonna go with this, more official than some rep who's most likely clueless. Still, not letting my keys near the screen! No way!
Ive had mine for a few months and not one scratch,
untill yesterday, when it was in my pocket(on its own in a case, no screen protector though)...nice scratch across top which can be seen with the screen on, and can be felt quite obviously with a finger nail.
easy to say I was gutted. I've looked after this phone like it was a living breathing thing, never dropping it or anything, and then it scratches like that?
hohum.
I'd trust the creators of the Gorilla Glass over HTC support.
I've had mine since November and i don't have one scratch on the screen.
I've dropped my phone from insane heights, on my phone you can see metal grazed off and silver, but the glass looks brand new and not one single scratch!
Confirmed or not, DHD glass proved to be quite resistant.
Personaly, I've let my DHD with my glasses, my car keys, USB Flash keys, or just in my laptop case with plenty of cables, without getting *any* traces on it. This, without any protection...
Someone should really change the name of this thread
desire hd scratch
i drooped mine with the screen down and the only scratch is on the aluminium body where is the small led .i ve got no protection for screen yet and if i compare with my old omnia 2 wich it has a plastic screen
Is it just me or is buying a screen protector for a phone that has already has Gorilla Glass just a marketing ploy for company's to make $$$ from us? I mean unless
A) You work outdoors and need glare protection
B) You work somewhere where you need privacy protection
C) You work somewhere where your phone would be subjected to circumstances where its likely to get DEEP scratches ie. Construction
Whats the real point of the protector other then dampening sensitivity and attracting screen prints. Am I missing something? Chime in.
id love to show you why having a screen protector is a good thing. now i dont fit into your a, b and c choices. i use my phone casually everyday.
i had an iphone4 before my inspire. well one day while i was in my car the phone was on my lap. while moving, the phone fell between the seats. stupid me not thinking, i moved my seats to try and get it out. while moving it i heard a very loud scratch and pop. my heart dropped lol. the screen protector saved my phone. not a scratch was on the screen.
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I dropped my phone on asphalt the other day, and there was a nasty scratch on the screen protector and I thought that for sure the screen itself was scratched as well, but lo and behold, after peeling it off not a thing!
It's worth the peace of mind.
where has it been stated that the Inspire has Gorilla glass?
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/featured-products
It states the Inspire 4G and Desire HD...I dont think the other two that post realize that I was refering to phones that have Gorilla glass. If you have a iPhone I cant help you there...
Iphone 4 has gorilla glass
Does it? Corning doesn't state iPhone or even apple on their website.
The only reason I brought this up is because I had a case-mate anti-glare protector on my screen. I finally got annoyed last night with the washed out colors and took it off and man...its been a day and night difference. The phones so much more responsive. I started researching the display and found out that it has the Gorilla Glass.
For what it's worth on this matter, I pay $4 for phone ins. if I get a scratch I cant live with, well...I'll turn it in as an ins. claim
This is a great topic. I wish there was more info from the manufacturers about this. I want to protect my phone but if the GGlass is sufficient I would much rather not get the frigin fingerprints all over my screen cover. Any more opinions about this, folks?
I'm pretty much the same as the rest - I had a protector on until I learned it had Gorillas Glass, then I took it off. The phone is MUCH more enjoyable without. Plus, I have the insurance as well. I might as well enjoy my phone the way it was made to be enjoyed (same reason I've decided to leave the Commuter case off it as well).
I do have a commuter case, but I stopped using the protectors and I love looking at my display now. Its gorgeous! I have insurance as well, I guess time will tell if gorilla glass can stand up to its name.
quite dissapointed. my phone got nicked very easily with this, "Gorilla Glass." oh well, 2 months with one tiny scratch is no big deal. if it was deep enough I would just return it
Everything I've seen the Inspire does NOT have Gorilla Glass. I asked on HTC's Facebook page and they said it was made of strong durable glass. I asked specifically if it had Gorilla Glass and they said no.
Anyone willing to test it with there's and post a video?
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I read that it has Gorilla Glass at Corning's website. However, I am not going to test it. I use an Invisible Shield that I scored for free (it's for the Thunderbolt and fits almost perfectly). I don't notice the imperfection because I have the OtterBox Defender. I guess it is a little bit easier to press stuff without the screen protector, but I had 4 resistive touchscreens until this device brought me a capacitive. If you think the screen protector makes a night and day difference coming from resistive with a screen protector to capacitive with a screen protector...
I don't understand why people keep doubting that it has Gorilla Glass...Corning posted it on their official devices list.
Yeah, I just don't get that either. HTC has apparently never admitted that any of their phones has Gorilla Glass. Why should this be different? I don't doubt Corning -- they're the ones who make the stuff, for goodness sake.
My theory? I think HTC doesn't want to admit it because they think it'll make people think they can do all kinds of stupid things with their phones. HTC thinks people will blame them when phones start breaking and people go "But you told me it had Gorilla Glass!" as if Gorilla Glass means indestructible.
Gorilla Glass =/= Titanium
HTC might not be mentioning that is uses Gorilla Glass because of the iPhone 4 glass breakage issues reported in the press last year.
http://mashable.com/2010/10/13/iphone-4-glass/
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HTC might not be mentioning that is uses Gorilla Glass because of the iPhone 4 glass breakage issues reported in the press last year.
http://mashable.com/2010/10/13/iphone-4-glass/
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And here's where the public is misled by the media manipulation of statistics and headlines on everything from smoking to gun ownership.
SquareTrade actually found that 3.9% of iPhone 4s suffered broken glass in the first four months, in contrast to 2.1% with the iPhone 3GS. Sounds a lot less dramatic doesn’t it?
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For those of you who are math challenged, the change from 2.1 to 3.9 is an 85% difference, not surprising given that the iPhone 4 has 2 sides with glass, as opposed to just one, therefore one could argue there's been an actual decrease given that there's been a 100% increase in the probability. But you're still dealing with single-digit percentages.
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And here's where the public is misled by the media manipulation of statistics and headlines on everything from smoking to gun ownership.
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Yes I totally agree. That's why I said "reported in the press". I had an iPhone 4 up until a couple of weeks ago (gave it to my wife) and haven't had a lick of problems with any glass issues. And I've dropped it a few times on pavement from about 3 feet up (it was in a Speck PixelSkin HD case which isn't a particularly robust case).
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I'm going to assume that is not directed at me.
I messed mine up and haven't got a new one because I didn't think it was a big deal. I have a trident Cyclops case. Would you guys recommend me getting a screen protector
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Yes, they do help.
Though the 'Gorilla Glass' screen on our phone is resistant to chips and scratches, that doesn't mean degradation doesn't occur over time. The purpose of scratch-resistant screens like ours is that the effects are minimized, but it still does occur through small impacts, keys in a pocket, grit on fingers, and so on. Adding a screen protector offers a significant extra level of protection.
Have a look at this thread before you install your next screen shield.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015394
yes...
im not sure what more you wanted. i personally dont use one but i only use the phoen for my 2yr contract anyways and then it just gets pawned to a friend lol
Agree with BillTheCat
It definitely helps. Even if you do keep it for two years (like most people). If it looks like crap no is going to want it or your going to get less for it. Plus they are what $2 including shipping? Definitely worth the money.
I bought a zagg shield when I got my Inspire, it served its purpose (rather it needed to or not with the gorilla glass). But it eventually collected so much dirt+dust I decided to take it off. I never seen such a beautiful display before on my phone! It was clearer, and the colors were more vibrant. Plus the screen is a lot more "smooth" and a tad bit more responsive without the protector on. Perhaps other brands are better, but I've been screen protector free for about 3 months now without any issues! (Knocks on wood!)
I bought a 2 pack from ATT corporate store that is grease resistant. Helps tons at keeping face oils off screen, or at least 90% less than without. That's the only reason I use them. Being from ATT, the 2pack was a little pricy, but since I'm still on the first one from November 2011, $12 was doable.
Rooted Inspire with the wicked CoreDroidHD v9.3!
Definitely agree with the screen protector. I have an anti-glare, smudge resistant protector I found on Amazon for like $4 for 5. While it does hinder the vibrancy of colors on the device, the colors still look nice.
Little OT, does anyone's power button begin to recede into the housing?
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Just put them on.
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^ lulz
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Like the electrical tape?
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Like the electrical tape?
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I thought it was a bandage
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I thought it was a bandage
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Looooool. That's orange electrical tape.
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I also bought the ATT 2 pack for like 15USD and have used it since the beginning... Its all scratched up, so i can tell that without it my screen would have been shot by now.
i've been having the same screen protector since around the release date in feb. still works like a charm
Idk if screen protectors works..my friends phone had invisible shield on and accidentallu dropped it from a short distance and his whole screen cracked and display doesn't work anymore( sucks for him, he's going back to the old school phones)
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A thin piece of plastic (screen protectors) don't prevent the screen from shattering from a fall, just scratches in the screen, which the Gorilla glass does perfectly without distorting the color/hindering the screen sensitivity.
A case is made to absorb some of the impact force that would normally shatter the screen.
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A thin piece of plastic (screen protectors) don't prevent the screen from shattering from a fall, just scratches in the screen, which the Gorilla glass does perfectly without distorting the color/hindering the screen sensitivity.
A case is made to absorb some of the impact force that would normally shatter the screen.
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It would save it from having the chunk missing from the bottom right
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^ I agree.
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Haha, that is true I suppose.
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A thin piece of plastic (screen protectors) don't prevent the screen from shattering from a fall, just scratches in the screen, which the Gorilla glass does perfectly without distorting the color/hindering the screen sensitivity.
A case is made to absorb some of the impact force that would normally shatter the screen.
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I suppose it's a technicality, but really cases don't 'absorb' force nearly as much as they 'distribute it'. That is, generally there are two types of shock distribution. The first is 'over time' and the second is 'over a larger surface area'.
Your car's suspension work 'over time' (that is instead of ALL of the force being transmitted fom the wheel to the frame to you over less than a thousandth of a second, the force is instead spread over a tenth to hundredth of a second) it whereas a hard hat works 'over a larger surface area' (instead of the 2x4 hitting you on edge with 500psi over the area of impact, it is distributed over a larger area reducing the pressure to 50psi).
The same goes for screen protectors. If you have the 'soft' ones that are as flexible as (say) scotch tape, then there is not much distributive quality to the screen protector in prevention of shattering. A 'hard' screen protector such as the (e.g.) Seido screen protectors would at least assist in prevention of screen shattering *SOME*.
The the actual amount of protection is likely minimal.
To actually get a reliable, tested answer, a large number of phones and screen protectors would have to be subjected to abuse in a standardized way... Stories of "this guys' phone survived with (out) a screen through this or broke because of that are pretty much meaningless. This is simply because there are imperfections in any manufactured screen (making some more likely to shatter than others) AND abuse causes microfractures over time and eventually they lead up to a 'straw' breaking the camel's back.
What we don't know in most of these stories about how a phone with a screen protector or case was dropped and broke ANYWAY is... how many times was the phone dropped before that (or other abuse)?
Now keep in mind that I had neither case nor screen protection on my last smart phone for it's entire two year life. And no case for the last 9 months on my inspire (TPU case is actually usable and it cost all of 1.60 delivered).
Would a screen protector (or case?) have made a difference for me? No. Why? Cause my phone didn't break*!
BUT if it HAD broke, I'd be wondering if it would have survived if it had a case or screen protector.
So, YES screen protectors (the rigid plastic type) WILL make a difference, but is it enough of a difference to justify using them? Who knows. If you're going to go without a screen protector... at least Gorilla Glass has your back on this phone.
Wul
*Keep in mind that I am careful with my phone and don't work in an environment (night stocking, construction, whatever) that is abusive. My phone always gets a pocket to itself (right front).
Hi All,
I thought the One S was meant to be impossible to mark and the screen is gorilla glass that is impossible to scratch.
Well after two weeks use I have lots of small chips along the sharp edge at the top, presumably from keys and coins in my pocket, and some hairline scratches on the screen.
Very disappointed about this, clearly the marketing is a lie. Does anyone else have this problem?
Thanks
skiba said:
Hi All,
I thought the One S was meant to be impossible to mark and the screen is gorilla glass that is impossible to scratch.
Well after two weeks use I have lots of small chips along the sharp edge at the top, presumably from keys and coins in my pocket, and some hairline scratches on the screen.
Very disappointed about this, clearly the marketing is a lie. Does anyone else have this problem?
Thanks
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It's not impossible to scratch, It is just hard to scratch it.
Try not to put your phone in the same pocket you put your keys and coins in.
Thanks for the advice, didn't think of that...
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Thanks for the advice, didn't think of that...
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Haha.
Welcome to One S forums You are not alone. It's a common issue. Search the general section about chipping and you would find a lot us in the same boat.
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This phone is really the first phone I've bought a case and screen protector and actually kept it on.
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Yeah !! All my phones have cases and screen protectors, No matter how tough these phones are, Its NOT impossible to scratch or chip, Its just very difficult.
They are scratch resistant, not scratch proof.
I have the same problem. In a place where the most touching, there was a spot similar to the attrition. I believe in One S which has no gorilla glass 2. Glass can be scratched by the finger.
My HD2 2 years of use, still in perfect condition.
The chipping issue has been resolved now though they changed the process of mapping them I bought my one s two weeks after it came out and also bought a pouch and taken good caste of it
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Sorry to say that chipping and scratching of the HOS Black Edition is still there... I've finally switched to Grey Edition after up to 3 faulty Black ones...
Veyiron said:
I have the same problem. In a place where the most touching, there was a spot similar to the attrition. I believe in One S which has no gorilla glass 2. Glass can be scratched by the finger.
My HD2 2 years of use, still in perfect condition.
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Belief can be a powerful thing. Perhaps you could tell HTC that they have it wrong?
I think expecting a phone not to scratch is like expecting your brand new car no to get scratches. Not possible. We've given up that idea with cars and should really understand that it's the same way with phones. If you plan on using it and care about scratches put a screen protector and cover on it.
OP's mistake was somehow assuming that his phone is invincible. HTC surely never said anything about it being impervious to any damage. That kind of thinking is just silly.
They fortify the phones the best they can, and in this case, the metal housing IS pretty sturdy. That being said, this thing can bust through silicone cases. I've dropped mine twice, and both times, the top left and bottom of the phone literally punctured through the silicone case and got scratched/scuffed. No biggie, though.
Really?...you're storing your $600 computer in your pocket with coins and keys and then complaining it scratches? I've never used any sort of case or protector..just keep it alone in my pocket and have no scratches on any of my last 3 phones. Do you keep your laptop rattling around in your trunk with a loose lugwrench and case of soda cans?
My Golden Rule: Left pocket is only for the cellphone. Right pocket for keys and coins.
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My Golden Rule: Left pocket is only for the cellphone. Right pocket for keys and coins.
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And the screen facing my leg.
jacewt said:
And the screen facing my leg.
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jajaja yes! To prevent something from hitting the screen!
I definitely advise against keeping any phone in the same pocket as your keys! I use my front pockets exclusively, a thin wallet and my keys (and make sure I get rid of keys I don't need instead of carrying around a keychain that looks like it belongs to a janitor) and the phone by itself on the other front pocket.
No cell phone is indestructible! Take care of it well, it's a technological marvel, don't take it for granted!
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solracarevir said:
My Golden Rule: Left pocket is only for the cellphone. Right pocket for keys and coins.
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Preach it! Exactly how I have my setup. And the cellphone upside down! (I guess it's just easier to pull it out of the pocket that way).
I quit the coinage habit.... leave your pennies in the tip jar. One dedicated pocket for the device and nothing else.
I hate cases and protectors like a disease they are just dumb but this thing is so damn slippery I'm thinking about putting some sort of rubber film on the back. Yet to drop this thing but I don't drop my children either
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I assume everyone would have the same problem as OP if their phone was in the pocket alongside keys and coins without a protective case and.
As some have said here already, keeping all the stuff in one pocket and your phone in another should do wonders.
Mines only a week old and already you can see the silver showing through around the usb port.
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I mean its gorilla glass 3...
Obviously it scratches but not that easy I've heard and every screen protector I've used diminishes the screen, I had a Zagg HD on this and took it off cause the ridiculous haze it has.
I hate screen protectors and cases.. I always carry my devices naked (the phone not me)..
Never had an issue thus far but I am very careful with my devices..
I have a spigen ultra crystal and I cant even tell it's on. I didnt have screen protector on my s2 and it had a few deep scratches and that was all I looked at, I couldnt stand it so im not going to take a chance especially with a screen like this
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LeKtRiCzzz said:
I have a spigen ultra crystal and I cant even tell it's on. I didnt have screen protector on my s2 and it had a few deep scratches and that was all I looked at, I couldnt stand it so im not going to take a chance especially with a screen like this
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Hmm, yeah the Zagg absolutely sucked.im thinking about getting a glas.tr slim
I currently have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Moshi-iVisor-...-2-catcorr&keywords=moshi+ivisor+xt+galaxy+s4
and am extremely happy with it. doesn't diminish quality at all. I may get the glass.tr slim and compare the two, but so far I love the moshi ivisor xt
my only gripe with it is that it is a dust magnet at first, but I'm a week in and haven't had any issues with that since the first day or two, so it may have been some static electricity or something
I am SUPER careful with my phones... and I understand the gorilla glass 3 is even more scratch resistant... but I only dropped my galaxy s3 one time, from a height of less than 2 feet onto tile, and it still left a nasty scratch right in the center.
I learned my lesson... I got the ghost-armor screen protector for the s4. Very impressed... they do an awesome job of putting it on for you as well, not a single imperfection!
mcmb03 said:
I currently have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Moshi-iVisor-...-2-catcorr&keywords=moshi+ivisor+xt+galaxy+s4
and am extremely happy with it. doesn't diminish quality at all. I may get the glass.tr slim and compare the two, but so far I love the moshi ivisor xt
my only gripe with it is that it is a dust magnet at first, but I'm a week in and haven't had any issues with that since the first day or two, so it may have been some static electricity or something
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Is it case friendly?
jetlitheone said:
Is it case friendly?
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I have the flipview cover and it still closes perfectly, so in my book yes! :good: but something that some may not enjoy is the white of the frame is a slightly different white than the phone
I had a screen protector on my phone and I happen to have this line on the LCD screen under the glass with no scratch to the glass, haven't been dropped and no pressure indication.
And now I have no display on the screen. ... would I be good with warranty being I had the phone for 4 days?
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mcmb03 said:
I have the flipview cover and it still closes perfectly, so in my book yes! :good: but something that some may not enjoy is the white of the frame is a slightly different white than the phone
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Hmm depending on how this phone acts and If I keep it, ill buy a Glas.tr slim soon and review it
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I had a screen protector on my phone and I happen to have this line on the LCD screen under the glass with no scratch to the glass, haven't been dropped and no pressure indication.
And now I have no display on the screen. ... would I be good with warranty being I had the phone for 4 days?
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Good answer... A local Rep tried to tell me I have to go through insurance...
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after dropping my ipad(while holding it in my armpit) face down onto concrete and walking away with no scratches or cracks....I will forever stick with glas.t. I ordered the glas.tr yesterday i will be babying this thing until i get it. Spigen actually sent me a replacement when they saw my video. I def had some drinks that day! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kxplm9AT2k
ducksauce88 said:
after dropping my ipad(while holding it in my armpit) face down onto concrete and walking away with no scratches or cracks....I will forever stick with glas.t. I ordered the glas.tr yesterday i will be babying this thing until i get it. Spigen actually sent me a replacement when they saw my video. I def had some drinks that day! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kxplm9AT2k
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Nice!
I think im gonna buy one
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Hmm, yeah the Zagg absolutely sucked.im thinking about getting a glas.tr slim
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I heard that about zagg I got my Spigen for free when they had a deal going on, if you get the glas.tr slim let me know your thoughts
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I mean its gorilla glass 3...
Obviously it scratches but not that easy I've heard and every screen protector I've used diminishes the screen, I had a Zagg HD on this and took it off cause the ridiculous haze it has.
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It really depends on how anal you are about scratches. All smartphones, regardless of their glass, have a thin oleophobic coating on them. Its ehat gives the glass that nice, slipper feeling and what makes it easy to clean with just a swipe. This coating gets scratched relatively easily, but the scratches are really only visible when light is reflected on the screen at certain angles. If you care about these kind of scratches, id say get a screen protector. I posted a thread here noting micro scratches on an S4 demo unit that was only a few days old.
Having said that, if you wear earings with precious stones or have a gf/bf that does....get a screen protector! They will ruin your phone. I had the sapphire face on my watch scratched because it came in contact with my girlfriends diamond ring while walking side by side. If you work outdoors, or are a beach bum, get a screen protector for sure as well. A bit of sand on your fingers or shirt can scratch the phone it you swipe it or try to clean it on a your shirt. I personally think its better safe than sorry.....wrap it up son
Don't have a head full of gas. Cover your glass
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Yeah i'm so buy that glass screen protector!
The video up above pretty much sold me on it
I'm also looking at this case by them now : http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s4-cases/galaxy-s4-case-neo-hybrid.html
Anyone found reviews on that?
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...they do an awesome job of putting it on for you as well, not a single imperfection!
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They - who?
Get sgp glass protector, won't regret it feels awesome to touch and you will never have to worry about scratches. I love mine.
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