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Screen protectors...

Are they really that necessary? I had my hero for a while without one and never had a problem. I'm just saying, because I got the invisible shield one and now it sucks. For a couple months its cool, but after a while they just make my screen look ****ty. Peeling off one corner. And it looks like when I first attempted to put it on particles in the air, dust, etcetera stuck to it. There's no avoiding that. At a certain angle you can see the little particles. Its really lame I think I'm about to Peel this crap off.
Does anyone use on?
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The evo screen is much more durable than the hero screen was.
I used a zagg on my evo for several months but after seeing how much it was taking away from my "viewing pleasure" I took it off and haven't looked back. I actually dropped and cracked the corner of my evo a while back and before I sent it back I TRIED to scratch the screen with keys, knives, razor blades, rocks.. I literally couldn't scratch it. I'm sure a diamond ring would do the job but at this point, imo, no screen protector is worth the money or detracting from screen clarity.

I had an invisible shield for months and was able to live with it until it just got too nasty to look at... Had it off for a couple weeks now and can honestly say I should've saved my money and left it on the rack... just my .02

I've had an invisible shield since september, and had best buy install it. It looks great, but it feels weird to the touch. I was really paranoid about the seen getting ugly, but from what I've read, there's really nothing to worry about. My friend got rid of her shield after she ruined it, and she's pretty happy with it bare.
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So to add to the OP I would also like to ask those of you that go bare, do you keep your phone in your pants pocket? Does it get scratched by keys, change, etc. when taking it out or putting it back in your pocket? The reason I ask is because I use InvisibleShield and when it starts to look like crap I pay the $2.99 shipping and they send me a new one as long as I send the old one back within 60 days there are no other charges. I am on my 3rd InvisibleShield on my EVO now, but I would seriously consider going bare if it is truly that hard to scratch the screen. Thanks.

It is truly hard to scratch the screen. I've had a bare screen on my Evo forever and I can't imagine it otherwise. Dropping it and cracking the screen is another story

Bare since day one and zero scratches. I carry my keys in a different pocket tho.
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I would recommend the Realook screen protectors. You can hardly tell it's even there. You have to be really careful when you install them. Smallest piece of dirt under them will really mess it up. I got my EVO at launch and just recently added the screen protector. I had a few scratches but nothing major.

I just bought a couple sets of these
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Screen-Protector-for-HTC-EVO-4G-Pack-of-2/5497913/product.html
I've had a screen protector on my EVO since I got it on launch day. I had the Zagg on there for a little while but I hated the way it felt and it started to turn yellow after only about a month. I had several other protectors I bought from Sprint and such but when I got my Commuter case I put the Otterbox protector on there and I've had it on since. My Otterbox protector was starting to get a bit scratched up so I was looking for something to replace it. I got an email from Overstock telling me that I had $10 credit so I went to look and see what they had. The protectors I got had a very good rating and I have to agree, these are the best I've had on my phone so far. They are very smooth and clear, good stiffness and thickness on the plastic so I think they'll hold up well. Best of all, only $5 for 2 of them, you really can't beat that price. I don't know if you really need a protector but I'm ultra paranoid and I just like the security of knowing it's on there.

I use one for sure but it does take away from viewing. Pretty scratched up now so I will probably replace. Not looking forward to installing and trying to get dust free, I am very picky so it takes me much time to get it right.

I did buy the Zagg Invisishield, however I never installed it. I just couldn't get it right and ended up making the screen protector look like crap.
Needless to say, after 9 months of having no "shield" I did finally get a small scratch. This is after bouncing my phone off of pavement, blacktop, hardwood floors, and carpet. The scratch is unnoticeable unless you're at the right viewing angle, and you can't feel it unless you actually search for it with your finger nail. My phone does have 2 cracks (Power button & volume down rocker) and the corners are pretty chipped.
Gotta love that Gorilla Glass.

CrippleB said:
I use one for sure but it does take away from viewing. Pretty scratched up now so I will probably replace. Not looking forward to installing and trying to get dust free, I am very picky so it takes me much time to get it right.
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I'm pretty picky as well. I had a couple chunks of dust under mine after installing it last night and I just used a piece of tape to lift a corner and another to get the dust out, worked great. Installation with the protectors I linked above took about 15min.
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I did buy the Zagg Invisishield, however I never installed it. I just couldn't get it right and ended up making the screen protector look like crap.
Needless to say, after 9 months of having no "shield" I did finally get a small scratch. This is after bouncing my phone off of pavement, blacktop, hardwood floors, and carpet. The scratch is unnoticeable unless you're at the right viewing angle, and you can't feel it unless you actually search for it with your finger nail. My phone does have 2 cracks (Power button & volume down rocker) and the corners are pretty chipped.
Gotta love that Gorilla Glass.
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The EVO doesn't have Gorilla Glass

wow that pretty good i might get one if you can get as many as you want only have to pay the shipping thanks. I have one on now but it is peeling at the corners and there are so many air bubbles i hate it i am going to go bare or buy one of these

ya it does i think. pretty sure because it is very durable

I use the anti glare ones, they sort of distort a little, but my fingers glide across the screen so much easier
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I got some on Amazon for 50 cents a piece. (6 pack for $3) They are the crystal clear ones, so you can't really even tell it's there. At that price, I will definitely use them. I wouldn't pay the insane prices that Zagg or some of the others charge though.
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I hate the screen for some reason. Zagg is sso much better for me
A drop of Chuck Norris's semen was placed on Android OS. We now have CyanogenMod.

PsychoFox13 said:
I did buy the Zagg Invisishield, however I never installed it. I just couldn't get it right and ended up making the screen protector look like crap.
Needless to say, after 9 months of having no "shield" I did finally get a small scratch. This is after bouncing my phone off of pavement, blacktop, hardwood floors, and carpet. The scratch is unnoticeable unless you're at the right viewing angle, and you can't feel it unless you actually search for it with your finger nail. My phone does have 2 cracks (Power button & volume down rocker) and the corners are pretty chipped.
Gotta love that Gorilla Glass.
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Ya....the evo doesn't have gorilla glass buddy...

Phantom skinz feels and looks like its not even there. However, the screen guard itself does get scratched.

I use the SGP STEINHEIL Anti Fingerprint ... best thing ever

Screen protector vs naked

Thoughts???>

whichever you prefer...
half the people out there prefer screen protectors, the other half think it ruins the experience.
personally, I prefer screen protector, but to each his own.

I've never used any form of protection on my phones and never had an issue.

The last phone i didnt use a screen protector got aids.
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Wish it was gonna have Gorilla Galss like my Dinc. Then I would not even think twice. I may just put it in an otter box and be done with.

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Wish it was gonna have Gorilla Galss like my Dinc. Then I would not even think twice. I may just put it in an otter box and be done with.
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Don't even start with the whole gorilla glass thing

Personally I leave it naked, modern screens are hard to scratch.
Plus the Nexus is curved which means the screen is raised slightly when put face down.

Depends on on your pockets. If you carry anything else besides your phone in them, I suggest a screen protector or a case. If you have a dedicated pocket, you can go bare. This phone is hard to scratch, but scratches do happen. My HTC Sensation with "Gorilla Glass" is scratched up already...

Im going flip case, heres my reasons.
1: If i drop it the case should absorb the fall and not ismash as the screens fully covered.
2: You feel like james bond flipping a case open...
3: Its £5 from ebay and holds money and your bank card.
4: Im useless at putting screen protectors on
Then again it may feel too bulky with one so i may just go naked or pouch when a cool one with the android guy comes out.. as long as it doesnt i-shatter at a cm drop like my iphone lol

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Don't even start with the whole gorilla glass thing
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Im very hard on my phones. The day I got my Dinc I got a speck case and vzw anti glare sp for it. Was not a fan of how the sp took away from the way the screen should look. I cant tell you how may times I have dropped my phone screen down and not a scratch to this day on the screen now the corners are all jacked up and the case looks like hell (and is black and pink now from fading). So yes im sold on "Gorilla Glass"...

Well I'm a guy (coming from my N1, which is still my daily driver) who has always used a belt clip horizontal leather case...however I'm not too sure that such a case would be feasible with a beast of a device such as the GN. I know there was a dude on here who managed to score an OEM case of some sort for the GN from a Verizon store that is a belt-clip style, but we'll have to see how that really is. Would have to be more a vertical holder than horizontal, given the dimensions.
Anyways regardless of the accessory, I'm still planning to rock my N1 full time for the next 1-2 months until a solid selection of GN accessories have hit the market. Only then will my precious GN be allowed out of the house!
(plus that should also give plenty of time for CM9 to be blessed upon the world of android faithful!)

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Im very hard on my phones. The day I got my Dinc I got a speck case and vzw anti glare sp for it. Was not a fan of how the sp took away from the way the screen should look. I cant tell you how may times I have dropped my phone screen down and not a scratch to this day on the screen now the corners are all jacked up and the case looks like hell (and is black and pink now from fading). So yes im sold on "Gorilla Glass"...
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+1
Had a SGS Vibrant running naked for almost an entire year and to this day, there isn't a single scratch on it. NOT ONE! Tried playing that game with my Nexus and sure enough, there are already 2 clear scratches... that's after owning the phone for a mere 48 hours.
To anyone questioning what to do, take my stupid advice and put a screen protector on this phone.

sand is your only concern. those who have gone naked on other devices and don't have a scratch have not come into contact with this. maybe one day they will, maybe they never will. i personally won't take that chance.

Do you lot put cases on your desire z??

Do you guys bother putting a plastic/gel case on your htc desire z?
I have one but it makes the phone much bulkier and was wondering whether it is an actual necessity...

I've got mine in an Otterbox and it save it allready twice when i drop it from about 2 meters (truckdriver)

I did, for the first 6mths. I went through about 6 different ones, and each had some sort of drawback - interfered with my operation of the screen, or the keyboard, really bulky, didn't allow the two parts of the phone to close flush together, etc.
Eventually I decided to stop babying my phone, and it actually feels nice in my hand now. The first couple of scratches and dings that I picked up did make me feel a bit :-/ but now I just don't care. I know that I'll be keeping this phone as a backup when I eventually move on to something else, so I'm not concerned with resale value. It's such a liberating feeling to be able to just chuck it in my pocket with other things, or toss it down on the desk. Sure, the battery cover is scratched to sh*t now, and some of the paint has chipped off the corners, but I always keep a screen protector on it and that's the only part I do care about.
EDIT: I've dropped my phone PLENTY of times with no case. Onto hardwood and tiled floors mainly, but once onto concrete. Usually the battery door and battery come off, but it's never stopped working. Maybe I've been lucky, I dunno. But I'm not too concerned when I do drop it now, not like I used to be.

Never have used the type of case(skin) that is on all the time. Had my Z for over a year, and its held up very well. The clear coat on the battery cover started scratching off a while back. But I just scratched it all off with my fingernail, and it looks pretty good now. It has some light scratches on the exposed aluminum. But to me it just looks used, not abused. The soft touch plastic doesn't show any scratches or dings. And the aluminum bezel doesn't show any visible scratches, just a couple pinhead sized dings. I've dropped the phone plenty of times, usually on hardwood or carpet, but a couple times on pavement or dirt.
I do use a leather type case/pouch just to protect it when I throw it in my backpack while hiking (where its going to sit unused for most the day). It would get pretty beat up otherwise.
This is my 3rd smartphone, and I've never used an always-on type case. I prefer the device looking and functioning just how it was designed, not covered with extra stuff. I don't see a whole lot of point in covering the phone for the purpose of keeping it spotless, if you are never going to expose it anyway. But if you have a job or a lifestyle where the thing is going to get banged around and destroyed, then I can see using a case.

I use mine with a HTC clip-on case. I like how it feels - sturdy. And because of that, I don't need to worry if I accidentally drop it - it's safe.
I like to keep my phones as pristine as possible. My battery cover got ugly, and I bought a new one just to make it look newer

I've once found a 5$ chinese no name case for Desire Z and was using it for a couple months, once my desire fell out of my pocket and cover's back part was damaged and since that time I was not using it, never did I wanted to buy another one because from a daily use only one thing got lots of scratches on it and it's the battery cover

I only got mine cos the back battery cover started to peel a bit of paint, just wanted to cover it a bit xD

Dropped my D-z without a case, and part of the metal surrounding the screen was deformed.. had to file off the sharp bits.

No but thats only because i cant find any good ones in sweden

Otterbox all the way,prefer the bulk it adds,can't imagine my phone naked
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agazza said:
No but thats only because i cant find any good ones in sweden
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internet purchase?
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bombadier said:
internet purchase?
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to lazy to digg into it, but im going to sometime, any recommendation?

agazza said:
to lazy to digg into it, but im going to sometime, any recommendation?
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I would recommend the otterbox commuter,its expensive but solid and I like the bulk it adds,dont like my phone without it,as for where to order,let amazon do the work.
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Just an invisi-shield plasticky thang.

I used to always use screen protectorsx, and I always had to swap them out because I would scratch the **** out of them. This phone I wanted to try no protector after seeing how my wifes g1 held up with no protectfor..... I have not a single scratch.
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foefur said:
I've got mine in an Otterbox and it save it allready twice when i drop it from about 2 meters (truckdriver)
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yeah im using otterbox too, i really like it! saves you from scratches or similar to your phone!
(but therefore the otterbox gets all the damage - hence i think ill replace the otterbox when its too much scratched )

I was reading about the Otterbox and the only negative thing i've read about it, is
a) the protection foil
b) you can't get the case easily off when you need to get inside your HTC DZ
Is b) really so difficult?

Cloonix said:
I was reading about the Otterbox and the only negative thing i've read about it, is
a) the protection foil
b) you can't get the case easily off when you need to get inside your HTC DZ
Is b) really so difficult?
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a) Like all protection skins a nightmare to put on, the Desire Z does come with Gorilla Glass and I have yet to scratch the screen.
b) Can be difficult to get the back off but not impossible,just be very careful.

I used the plastic one, but stopped after a month 'cause the DZ is a big phone and with the shield covering it its even bigger so no go for that one. It became very uncomfortable to be in the front pocket.
And i could never swipe down the notifications settings with that thing on its always such a drag to do that with the case. The only thing i use now is the screen protector, but dont know how usefull it is because of the gorilla glass.

I've never used a case for my desire z and I doubt that I ever will, I've already dropped it a few times but this phone has such great build quality, the only wear and tear that my phone has suffered is that the brushed aluminium on the back is wearing off in a strange way but that doesn't really bother me at all.

this phone appears too fragile!

So I have a cracked back cover, and I now found a crack on the plastic bezel today. Not drop damage. It must be stress fracturing or something. I also have minor scratches on screen. The stuff I wouldn't see until a year of use with prior gorilla glass phones.
My buddy dropped from pocket onto his wood deck and the glass cracked.
I see multiple people reporting cracked screens from minor falls.
Starting to question the reliability of what appeared to be a great device. Phones shouldn't need babied.
Other thoughts or experiences?

Dropped mine the other day, minor dent to bezel next to screen and its barely noticeable. Kicker to the while thing is that I was on my way into T-Mobile to return the case that was on it and I dropped it coming out of my car. It bothers me but at least the screen didn't take any damage. I have the full coverage on it in case of any future damage. But the phone definitely needs to be babied.

No case? No screen protector? I've dropped mine 3-4 times...no damage to either casing or screen. For a $500 device...keep it reliable by buying **** for it.
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defnow said:
No case? No screen protector? I've dropped mine 3-4 times...no damage to either casing or screen. For a $500 device...keep it reliable by buying **** for it.
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I have a ****ty screen protector on it now, and yes I have a case. My buddy's screen cracked while in a case from a waist high fall.
I haven't needed a screen protector since gorilla glass. That's been like 4 phones ago. I never experienced scratching like I have now.

Seems like you may be a little to rough...Buy a case. Hell even a flip cover would provide "Some" protection. No one ever plans to drop their phone, it happens. Even the smallest dent would bother me lol.

solution = get a case + screen protector. Honestly this is a device you use all day and carry with you. You are bound to drop it, let it slip out of your hand or watch it fall out of your pocket, bag, etc. dropping phones happens! it not just some myth..

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So I have a cracked back cover, and I now found a crack on the plastic bezel today. Not drop damage. It must be stress fracturing or something. I also have minor scratches on screen. The stuff I wouldn't see until a year of use with prior gorilla glass phones.
My buddy dropped from pocket onto his wood deck and the glass cracked.
I see multiple people reporting cracked screens from minor falls.
Starting to question the reliability of what appeared to be a great device. Phones shouldn't need babied.
Other thoughts or experiences?
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You're kidding right? Have you watched this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuq4eocS_GY

A.VOID said:
So I have a cracked back cover, and I now found a crack on the plastic bezel today. Not drop damage. It must be stress fracturing or something. I also have minor scratches on screen. The stuff I wouldn't see until a year of use with prior gorilla glass phones.
My buddy dropped from pocket onto his wood deck and the glass cracked.
I see multiple people reporting cracked screens from minor falls.
Starting to question the reliability of what appeared to be a great device. Phones shouldn't need babied.
Other thoughts or experiences?
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maybe you should stop treating your 500$ electronics like their childrens toys. had mine a week and its still unblemished.

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You're kidding right? Have you watched this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuq4eocS_GY
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Ha. Case on phone and still cracked bezel without dropping.
Case on buddy's phone and still cracked.
I don't care about a YouTube video when I have real world experiences that show otherwise.

A.VOID said:
Ha. Case on phone and still cracked bezel without dropping.
Case on buddy's phone and still cracked.
I don't care about a YouTube video when I have real world experiences that show otherwise.
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How about some pics of your and your buddy's phone.

Smartass solution: Take better care of your stuff. I've had a cell phone for 8 years and not once have I dropped any of them on a hard surface.
Real solution: Get a protective case, not a cheap little plastic something. Otterbox Defender or Trident Kraken.

Sunsparc said:
Smartass solution: Take better care of your stuff. I've had a cell phone for 8 years and not once have I dropped any of them on a hard surface.
Real solution: Get a protective case, not a cheap little plastic something. Otterbox Defender or Trident Kraken.
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Same lol. I just got a Diztronic case for it. Has received some very good reviews
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buy it at best buy and buy the black tie for 9.99
when i ordered mine from verizon i went on youtube to learn about it and saw a guy drop an iphone and the S3 from his pocket level. Both screens cracked.
verizon offered for 6.99 two repairs per year each at a cost of 100. And, no more than 2 per year!
Best buy i found out for 9.99 will repair or replace for nothing and as many times as you like!!!
I canceled verizon and waited till best buy had it and bought it there with the black tie plan.
Be aware
fred

heck a casemate pop which is fairly small saved mine 2 times alread you cant just get a cheepie plastic snap together and think you are golden..

I've got a small scratch on my screen now that drives me nuts. I've never used screen protectors on my Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Note and never had a scratch.
I have no idea how it happened. I am very careful about putting it in empty pockets, laying it face-up, etc.

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heck a casemate pop which is fairly small saved mine 2 times alread you cant just get a cheepie plastic snap together and think you are golden..
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Along the same lines, I've got the gray Speck Candyshell on mine and love it. I haven't dropped it (yet...but I will) and I'm confident it will protect it. FWIW, I've also got the ZAGG HD screen protector, so mine is well-protected.
I can't imagine people using a phone like this without some sort of case. Everyone knows how the shiny back of the Candyshell scratches, but I couldn't care less about that. I look at it like this...the scratches I see on the case would be on the back cover of the phone if it wasn't on there. Better for the case to take the damage than the phone.

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I've got a small scratch on my screen now that drives me nuts. I've never used screen protectors on my Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Note and never had a scratch.
I have no idea how it happened. I am very careful about putting it in empty pockets, laying it face-up, etc.
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A small speck of sand in your pocket is sufficient to cause a scratch, depending on how it rubs the screen.

The candy shell designs are very good tbh. I had the Speck single-piece, in black, on my Galaxy Note and it felt great. It had the lifted lip edge for the screen and a mixture between hard plastic and TPU/silicon. It cost me $45 for that case not $5 for a silicone case like those guys that cracked their phones.
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I guess he wont come back with pictures

I love how everyone assumes I'm trolling and consistently comments about cases without reading.
Cases are used. Phones are cracked. Mine was not dropped.
Here's one pic from my cracked back. To all of you who assume your $50 case will save you... Good luck.

Question Does anyone crack their back glass once a week like I do?

I've gotta ask, does anyone crack their rear glass constantly? It doesn't matter case, no case, I order a new back glass every Friday because I crack mine once a week. I'm not being rough or even dropping it. I still have my original screen and I've owned the phone almost a year!!! It's freakin ridiculous! I love the phone, but what's up with this paper mache' rear glass?

Hi you do something wrong I assume
Never cracked the backglas once
The spigen cover is well made and not too thick, dropped the phone several times nothing happened
Greetings

Ha...same as you. I'm pretty good handling my stuff but I have cracked mine 3 times. I always have a case on and it doesn't matter. I'm getting good at replacing it.

Aftermarket glass for most phones is just ordinary glass, thus quite easy to shatter. Either get a case or find original glass (salvaged from dead phone). Sometimes you can find even plastic aftermarket "glass" (makes phone lighter and back-shatter-free, but looks like meh).

I use spigen rugged case. I have never cracked any glass while spigen is on, any phone. Hundreds of drops across multiple devices. I finally cracked a 7TP5G screen when I took the case off to fit my Gamesir F4 Falcon triggers. They don't fit over cases. Instead of playing without a case again, I trimmed plastic out of the triggers to make it fit the phone with a case. So far I've been lucky. No breaks yet
What cases are you using? Are you getting new glass from OnePlus or aftermarket?

I use bundled case, no cracks so far, 1 year and 2 months. Great case.

Ive got a Ringke case and ive used factory and aftermrket. Like i said, Ive never cracked the front, never dropped it for that matter, this happens in my front pocket, layingit on the table, its happened a bunch of different ways.

Using Supcase and never had any issues....

Using ringke x fusion case, never had an issue.
Which case are you using?

Weird, since there is one other guy that experiences the same problem, I know its not just me. I guess we'll see if anyone else is experiencing it.

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Weird, since there is one other guy that experiences the same problem, I know its not just me. I guess we'll see if anyone else is experiencing it.
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You use the factory seal?
Is the frame straight and level?
Any pressure points?

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You use the factory seal?
Is the frame straight and level?
Any pressure points?
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I've been an auto collision tech for 37 years, so fixing stuff is my thing. I've checked numerous times, it is straight and level. The glass comes as a single piece with the 2-sided tape already applied. It's not rocket science, razor blade to remove the old one, clean up any tape residue, line it up and lay it down. Hell, I've been replacing digitizers since eclair!

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I've gotta ask, does anyone crack their rear glass constantly? It doesn't matter case, no case, I order a new back glass every Friday because I crack mine once a week. I'm not being rough or even dropping it. I still have my original screen and I've owned the phone almost a year!!! It's freakin ridiculous! I love the phone, but what's up with this paper mache' rear glass?
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I'm not using case on my 9 pro and I didn't cracked anything for now

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I've been an auto collision tech for 37 years, so fixing stuff is my thing. I've checked numerous times, it is straight and level. The glass comes as a single piece with the 2-sided tape already applied. It's not rocket science, razor blade to remove the old one, clean up any tape residue, line it up and lay it down. Hell, I've been replacing digitizers since eclair!
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lol..eclair! I agree it's not like it's that difficult. I'm a little OCD so I know it's being but on straight.

well i have tried to be more careful with these phones since I know there is glass on the back etc. unlike the V20's we used to run. Those were pretty freakin rock solid with UAG cases on them and I've been a UAG bigot for years. But a review I saw on flimflamazon of a UAG case for the Oneplus 9 Pro showed the phone it was in cracked all to shizz from dropping it and a horror story to go along with, so I didn't bother with a UAG. Tried one other that looked heavy duty, a 2-piece snap together puzzle piece thing but it was a joke.
Ultimately settled on a Spigen Tough Armor. It is not a heavy as the UAG's I used to use but it works well and thus far, about 8 months into these phones, it has protected my phone well. Including a couple of drops. It also works with the OnePlus 50W Warp wireless charger, although I do sometimes "lose connection" (blinks red til you remove and replace) on mine. My wife's with same case doesn't ever do that on her Warp charger. *shrug*
EDIT PS: This case also works very well with the Whitestone tempered glass screen protector kit

I just got another replacement glass Friday, put it on yesterday, woke up this morning and by the time I was about to get on my motorcycle to leave for work my back glass was cracked AGAIN!

mustangtim49 said:
I just got another replacement glass Friday, put it on yesterday, woke up this morning and by the time I was about to get on my motorcycle to leave for work my back glass was cracked AGAIN!
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Had mine over a year and has not cracked yet even after dropping several times. But I do have it in a hard rubber case kinda thin one

mustangtim49 said:
I just got another replacement glass Friday, put it on yesterday, woke up this morning and by the time I was about to get on my motorcycle to leave for work my back glass was cracked AGAIN!
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Probably excessive frame flexing*. This doesn't seem to be a problem for most users (Google search it). Maybe a defect in the frame or replacement parts...
I never carry or place my N10+ in my front or rear pockets! I use the thigh cargo pocket in my bdu pants instead. No damage in over 3 years and it doesn't fall out. Vest pockets can work but more it's likely to fall out.
*it's also possible that something internally isn't fasten to specs. This includes the battery. Maybe missing adhesive pads, glue, screws... something.

mustangtim49 said:
I just got another replacement glass Friday, put it on yesterday, woke up this morning and by the time I was about to get on my motorcycle to leave for work my back glass was cracked AGAIN!
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Sounds like someone casted dark magic on your phone. Could be possessed too. Better call an exorcist.

I'm starting to think it's a temperature thing, like with the nexus 4. I didn't touch my phone all night, it pretty much cracked on its own. I do believe it's cracking in the same place, I'm gonna order like my 20th rear glass and really check out that area of the phone.