Is anyone else concerned about the glass in the camera getting scratched easily. I can already see some scratches on mine on the very first day. It's only been in my pocket and on my desk. I usually place it on top of papers though.
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Is anyone else concerned about the glass in the camera getting scratched easily. I can already see some scratches on mine on the very first day. It's only been in my pocket and on my desk. I usually place it on top of papers though.
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Have you removed the plastic protector over it ?
I didn't have a plastic on it. I doubled checked too
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are you sure? I had a note which also had an exposed camera and no issues for 1.5 years
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Is anyone else concerned about the glass in the camera getting scratched easily. I can already see some scratches on mine on the very first day. It's only been in my pocket and on my desk. I usually place it on top of papers though.
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same here, i already have few scratches there
Are you sure?
I had the S3 for close to a year. With a similar design, I don't not have a scratch on my camera glass. I used my S3 naked and toss it around quite frequently.
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Are you sure?
I had the S3 for close to a year. With a similar design, I don't not have a scratch on my camera glass. I used my S3 naked and toss it around quite frequently.
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Yup I'm sure. My S3 has a few scratches on the camera too. Not major ones.
I'll take some pictures of both cameras on each phone later
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Isn't there a TPU that has the lips around the camera slightly raised so when it's in your pocket or on a flat surface the lens isn't touched?
I just got mine a few hius ago and just looked at the glass and there a a few light scratches on it already. This isnt gonna be good. I work at a body shop. Its going to get destroyed if I dont find a case that protects it
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I've been worried about it too. I was hoping to get a screen protector that goes on the camera.
does anyone know if the full body shields also cover the camera.
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does anyone know if the full body shields also cover the camera.
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I have the zagg full body shield and it does not cover the camera.
Seriously... Of all the things to have wrong with it, why does it have to be the camera glass? I would rather have creaking than a weak camera cover! I have NO scratches on my S3's camera... Why would they waste so much money on high end optics and then cheap out on the glass?! >_<
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2260054
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I saw that post but if you can get it off with your fingernail, then it will come off over time in the pocket. Poor design...
Yeah it is a bad design. they did it so the phone could be thinner. they can make the rest of the components smaller, but not the optics. That's why they stick out
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Well the camera sticks out on my S3 as well but it hasn't scratched at all. I have an Incipio case on it (soft/hard shell) but it doesn't protect the camera from my keys and I regularly pocket the thing. From the sound of it, the S4 is extremely prone to scratches.
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Well the camera sticks out on my S3 as well but it hasn't scratched at all. I have an Incipio case on it (soft/hard shell) but it doesn't protect the camera from my keys and I regularly pocket the thing. From the sound of it, the S4 is extremely prone to scratches.
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I think the issue is when you place the phone down on a surface, the camera lays flat on it and it gets scratched. If you put a case, most of them are thick enough and go over the height of the camera glass.
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After looking at it again this morning mine has a clear protector over it with a small hole in the center for the lens. Thats where the light scratches are. Im gonna leave that on as long as it will stay. But im still worried about it. I got a pastel case for it yesterday that slightly syicks out further than the camera and hopefully when my otterbox case comes in it will protect it more
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I think the issue is when you place the phone down on a surface, the camera lays flat on it and it gets scratched. If you put a case, most of them are thick enough and go over the height of the camera glass.
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That would be all fine and dandy if it wasn't for the fact that the first two weeks I had my phone, I didn't have it in a case. It was in my jean pocket with lighters and keys. It came through flawlessly and I have never scratched a camera lens - it seems like this one is so scratchable that you could easily scratch it badly. Just seems like a stupid oversight.
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I previously posted in other threads that i was waiting on my skinomi to come in the mail. This is my personal opinion on it and take it fwiw.
This is a good product as i have had it on many of my devices before this one, now saying that i am slightly unhappy with this one in particular. The screen protector itself fits pretty much perfectly and so does the back. However the back (note.. Has only been installed for about 20 hours as of this post) because of its texture does not seem to be sticking too well. Also the side and top pieces that cover the chrome are all too long and overlap a little. Beacause of this i ended up taking them off but i am leaving the front and back on. I will post an update if the back seems to fix itself. I hope that this helped u guys on deciding on this product.
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I previously posted in other threads that i was waiting on my skinomi to come in the mail. This is my personal opinion on it and take it fwiw.
This is a good product as i have had it on many of my devices before this one, now saying that i am slightly unhappy with this one in particular. The screen protector itself fits pretty much perfectly and so does the back. However the back (note.. Has only been installed for about 20 hours as of this post) because of its texture does not seem to be sticking too well. Also the side and top pieces that cover the chrome are all too long and overlap a little. Beacause of this i ended up taking them off but i am leaving the front and back on. I will post an update if the back seems to fix itself. I hope that this helped u guys on deciding on this product.
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did you happen to snap any photos?
Right now this is the only phone i have to use ... My g2x is on ebay ... I will have to get some pics sometime and upload them i want to give the back time to dry and i threw away the side pieces but i will post some asap.
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Right now this is the only phone i have to use ... My g2x is on ebay ... I will have to get some pics sometime and upload them i want to give the back time to dry and i threw away the side pieces but i will post some asap.
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wouldn't throwing away the side piece kinda defeats the purpose of the whole skin? cuz i think the metal sides are most prone to scratches than any other part of the phone.
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wouldn't throwing away the side piece kinda defeats the purpose of the whole skin? cuz i think the metal sides are most prone to scratches than any other part of the phone.
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Yea i agree but they looked like **** they all overlapped each other and i have it in the d3o hard shell right now.
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i installed the same skinomi skin about four days ago and everything you say about the this product is spot on.
i really like the feel of this product. its not sticky and has no orange peel like zagg.
fit on front and back is perfect. the back looks like crap though because of the texture on the back of the phone. mine is not coming off but it "looks" like it is adhering to only the bumps of the texture. i don't think this is a fault of the product though. i would have got one of their carbon colored pieces if i had to do it over again so you wouldn't see the inconsistent adhesion due to the textured battery cover.
the fit around the metal trim of the phone is not good at all. the pieces are too long so i had to cut two of the pieces or else they would overlap. the trim pieces do not fit around the corners well either. they are slightly too wide and there are not slits in the design of the skin to help it curve around the corners. as a result the corners slightly kink in a couple of areas.
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i installed the same skinomi skin about four days ago and everything you say about the this product is spot on.
i really like the feel of this product. its not sticky and has no orange peel like zagg.
fit on front and back is perfect. the back looks like crap though because of the texture on the back of the phone. mine is not coming off but it "looks" like it is adhering to only the bumps of the texture. i don't think this is a fault of the product though. i would have got one of their carbon colored pieces if i had to do it over again so you wouldn't see the inconsistent adhesion due to the textured battery cover.
the fit around the metal trim of the phone is not good at all. the pieces are too long so i had to cut two of the pieces or else they would overlap. the trim pieces do not fit around the corners well either. they are slightly too wide and there are not slits in the design of the skin to help it curve around the corners. as a result the corners slightly kink in a couple of areas.
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Yea forgot to mention the width of the side pieces. They do seem to be to big and not stick around the edges like they should. As u said tho the texture of the screen protector is nice as it is very smooth unlike sagging and some others.
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Are there any pics to go with this review.
Soon
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Pics of the back of the phone. I don't have a pic of the front because I took it off due to my d30 case peeling up the edges
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The back of mine looks similar
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The back of mine looks similar
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How long have u had urs on forfor
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Going on six days.
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Pics of the back of the phone. I don't have a pic of the front because I took it off due to my d30 case peeling up the edges
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does the Skinomi Full Body Shield have a good grip or does it feel slippery that the phone can slip from hand? thanks for the pics
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does the Skinomi Full Body Shield have a good grip or does it feel slippery that the phone can slip from hand? thanks for the pics
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Yea id say it adds a little grip. Deffinitely not as grippy as zagg tho. But imo zagg looks like crap.
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Pics of the back of the phone. I don't have a pic of the front because I took it off due to my d30 case peeling up the edges
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My skinomi on my G2X was like that initially...it eventually worked itself out!
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My skinomi on my G2X was like that initially...it eventually worked itself out!
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I really think that it will stay this way due to the texture of the battery cover. But maybe i am wrong time will tell
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not sure if it's just a bad screen protector or the screen is not entirely flat, but it seems kinda strange to me that only the edges of the phone that the screen protector won't stick. i've never seen this in any of my previous SP installations. any thoughts anyone? btw, these are the really cheap SPs from ebay, but they've always worked for me.
Correct, screen is not flat. Take a good look at the edges and you'll see they curve awat in the last few mm.
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Correct, screen is not flat. Take a good look at the edges and you'll see they curve awat in the last few mm.
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It looks pretty cool imo. Like when you drop water onto a penny.
That is why some screen protectors don't cover the entire front of the GS3. If it bothers you I believe this screen protector is slightly smaller than the front so it doesn't leave those lifted edges.
http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Rear...41&sr=8-1&keywords=galaxy+s3+screen+protector
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That is why some screen protectors don't cover the entire front of the GS3. If it bothers you I believe this screen protector is slightly smaller than the front so it doesn't leave those lifted edges.
http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Rear...41&sr=8-1&keywords=galaxy+s3+screen+protector
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the SP i had on is slightly smaller than the screen already, but i don't think this is the problem here though, instead i think it's my screen's edges that is not flush. has anybody else with a S3 that has this problem? it would suck going back to costco and telling them this is the reason i wanted to exchange my phone.
its ur screen protector
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the SP i had on is slightly smaller than the screen already, but i don't think this is the problem here though, instead i think it's my screen's edges that is not flush. has anybody else with a S3 that has this problem? it would suck going back to costco and telling them this is the reason i wanted to exchange my phone.
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the entire edge of the screen is beveled downward to create a curve at the edges. run your finger along the edges and you'll notice it, it's pretty substantial and was an intended design. if you want a protector that will cover all the edges you will need a flexible one. u suggest the skinomi one that's on sale on Amazon.
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the entire edge of the screen is beveled downward to create a curve at the edges. run your finger along the edges and you'll notice it, it's pretty substantial and was an intended design. if you want a protector that will cover all the edges you will need a flexible one. u suggest the skinomi one that's on sale on Amazon.
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So does that mean all the S3s are with the same glass design and mine is not a defect?
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So does that mean all the S3s are with the same glass design and mine is not a defect?
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Did you really even have to ask that?
And this is really unfortunate. My 5 for $0.99 screen protectors from ebay have the same stupid 2mm non-sticking edge at the top/bottom. Maybe I just use a scalpel to cut the next one before I apply it? Might leave a really sharp edge though..
SGP has a Flex HD protector that is supposed to offer full screen coverage. It's $18 but I'm going to give it a shot.
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I have used belkin and incipio protectors, and both do not stick around the edges of the phone. It does detract from appearance a bit, but I am not going to worry about it anymore. I have yet to see a screen protector that is 100% flush with the screen.
A tip for those who got the same screen protector. If you have a hair blow dryer, hot blow dry the screen protector first to the point where it gets kinda soft, peel off the part 1 of the SP then apply it. blow drying the SP would soften it and would make it cooperate to stick in the screen. Now, I haven't tried this as I had just ordered the SP similar to this but I've tried the same method when I had the htc sensation(contour glass). There's a big possibilty that this would work
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A tip for those who got the same screen protector. If you have a hair blow dryer, hot blow dry the screen protector first to the point where it gets kinda soft, peel off the part 1 of the SP then apply it. blow drying the SP would soften it and would make it cooperate to stick in the screen. Now, I haven't tried this as I had just ordered the SP similar to this but I've tried the same method when I had the htc sensation(contour glass). There's a big possibilty that this would work
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Nice suggestion, but it doesn't make the glue more gummy or anything? Would really have appreciated it if samsung took this into account before they put this odd curve on the glass. Why don't phone companies just ship screen protectors and cases with their phones? In fact the casing should be shock resistant and cheap to replace on EVERY phone. Maybe just a chassis and then you put whatever case around it even.
90% of people stick their nice phone in an ugly $2.99 case. It's a huge market that samsung and others are just giving away. The $39.99 cases don't look any better either...
I'm thinking about having my phone naked....... well, sort of. What I mean is, I was thinking of adding the SGP Glas for the front. So now the front will be protected. Then I would have a bumper protecting the sides of the phone. For the back I would have an invisible shield, Even if I do happen to drop it I can easily buy the back panel since its cheap. Do you think this would be a smart way of having my phone feel naked and having great having protection?
I just love the naked slim body of the phone. I do have a diztronic case even though the case has very little bulk, its still does not the feel the same.
Looking for some advise
What I would buy to do this is...
SPIGEN SGP Samsung Galaxy S3 Screen Protector
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Prote...7726&sr=8-1&keywords=galaxy+s3+tempered+glass
Black bumper
http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Bumpe...=1347180178&sr=1-10&keywords=galaxy+s3+bumper
Fort he Back of the phone
http://www.amazon.com/ArmorSuit-Mil...=1-8&keywords=galaxy+s3+invisible+shield+back
You don't need to protect the screen at all, gorilla glass is much stronger than your flimsy plastic sheets you put on it. If something can scratch gorilla glass, that "screen protector" will not stop it at all. A weaker object can't protect a stronger object.
What you need to protect is the phone's back. I use my phones naked always. I've never had much problem. However with SGS3, my phone's back is covered with scratches. I don't remeber having any other phone with a backplate this vulnerable.
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You don't need to protect the screen at all, gorilla glass is much stronger than your flimsy plastic sheets you put on it. If something can scratch gorilla glass, that "screen protector" will not stop it at all. A weaker object can't protect a stronger object.
What you need to protect is the phone's back. I use my phones naked always. I've never had much problem. However with SGS3, my phone's back is covered with scratches. I don't remeber having any other phone with a backplate this vulnerable.
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Nah Gorilla glass can be scratched.
I'm sure if I did this to gorilla glass without a screen protector.... it would be destroyed.
http://www.youtube.com/user/ZAGGTV?feature=pyv&ad=6270281533&kw=galaxy s review&v=XYmBDUkFdC4&lr=1
I'm also using SGP glas on my S3, but I use with Samsung's slim case. This thing add literally no thickness at all! And it protects back and the camera. I thought about using SGP ultra bumper case but I'm worried about camera lens since it doesn't provide any kind of protection around.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ETC-2PKSCEGSTA
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I'm also using SGP glas on my S3, but I use with Samsung's slim case. This thing add literally no thickness at all! And it protects back and the camera. I thought about using SGP ultra bumper case but I'm worried about camera lens since it doesn't provide any kind of protection around.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ETC-2PKSCEGSTA
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OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG LOOKS SO PERFECT.
Does this material also feel like the phone is still naked?
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OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG LOOKS SO PERFECT.
Does this material also feel like the phone is still naked?
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It's the closet you can to naked feeling! I love it, they come in breeze & diamond pattern. I personally like the diamond, it gives me more grip. Definitely give it a try!
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should be in accessories thread
Does using a screen protector take away the essence of the S3's beautiful screen? I am very careful about keeping my phone away from coins, keys, etc. and am confident about not getting the screen scratched; my only concern is the finger oil marks that are left on the screen.
Will a screen protector resolve this issue?
I am confused.
Why not using a pouch like this one? http://mobil.idealo.de/preisvergleich/OffersOfProduct/3276708_-slimcase-leather-xl-bugatti.html
Using a similar case since I have my s3 (bought it at launch) and haven't got a single scratch yet and still have the pure device when I interact with it.
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Just go full naked, every time u pick it up or look at it you get remember how beautiful the design is.
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Tectas said:
Why not using a pouch like this one? http://mobil.idealo.de/preisvergleich/OffersOfProduct/3276708_-slimcase-leather-xl-bugatti.html
Using a similar case since I have my s3 (bought it at launch) and haven't got a single scratch yet and still have the pure device when I interact with it.
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because if I dropped it when its out of the punch im screwed.
Be careful with samsung ultra slim in 0.3mm
I got them ( there are 2 differents in package) and both suffer hot temperatures! I have no photo atm but i can clearly say that they deform themeselves if exposed at some high temperature(for example when you play game or any sort of thing that increase battery temperature)
they are curved now and dont fit well..
So i gone with the tpu ,always samsung offcial, and all is awesome (but you lose the naked but protected feel xD)
When i read naked i thought you meant to take the motherboard out and put it in a transparent case/shell to show the insides....
Why not try a Zagg invisible shield. I'vehad one on my SGS since the beginning and also on my GTab. It'll be the first thing I get on my next mobile upgrade. You can get maximum protection (front, back, sides) or just front protection.
Www.zagg.com
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Why bother with a $15 skin for the back when you can buy a brand new replacement battery door for $7?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180945887795?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Here's my "slim" setup.
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Why bother with a $15 skin for the back when you can buy a brand new replacement battery door for $7?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180945887795?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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My gawd i like that setup, wat bumper is that?
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My gawd i like that setup, wat bumper is that?
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Nah Gorilla glass can be scratched.
I'm sure if I did this to gorilla glass without a screen protector.... it would be destroyed.
http://www.youtube.com/user/ZAGGTV?feature=pyv&ad=6270281533&kw=galaxy s review&v=XYmBDUkFdC4&lr=1
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it wouldnt
there are plenty of videos of people scraping keys,knives, and other sharp objects across the screen with no effect, even sandpaper which resulted in very faint scratches
my phone has flip case... and the screen's scratched to ****. If gorilla glass is scratchproof then i'm the king of mars
So then, is a screen protector absolutely essential? I'd rather have the screen naked, then use a screen protector.
I have, however, got a pretty nice body for the phone that covers and protects the back well.
I just picked up a Black and a White GS4 from Costco today for T-Mobile. After taking it home, applying my Spigen GLASt screen protector and the cover that protected the battery cover, I noticed that there looks like a plastic film on the camera lens. When I try to take it off, I can't. Same thing on my white one. I'm really confused here right now as is it really a plastic film or it's normal
I think it's a plastic.
I daw a post of this before.:thumbup:
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I just picked up a Black and a White GS4 from Costco today for T-Mobile. After taking it home, applying my Spigen GLASt screen protector and the cover that protected the battery cover, I noticed that there looks like a plastic film on the camera lens. When I try to take it off, I can't. Same thing on my white one. I'm really confused here right now as is it really a plastic film or it's normal
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Did you search before asking ?
I'm most positive there is already 3-4 threads that address this concern.........
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Did you search before asking ?
I'm most positive there is already 3-4 threads that address this concern.........
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I did but didn't see any pictures about the actual camera lens.
Yes it is plastic. Just use your nail to scoop it off feom the edge.
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Yes it is plastic. Just use your nail to scoop it off feom the edge.
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Thank you for showing your picture Xcor3! That was the answer I was looking for. Other threads don't have pictures, just says yes or no, doesn't show what or how it looks like.
The plastic might be a slight annoyance when you look at it, but I think it's there for protection. I've heard things about how easily scratch-able the glass is and I don't think it's actually covering the lens.
didnt evan notice it till i saw this thread
Please note it does not cover the lense itself, it in no way impacts camera performance, leave it on.
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Please note it does not cover the lense itself, it in no way impacts camera performance, leave it on.
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I was initially going to take it off, but I couldn't so I made this thread just to make sure. I don't even bother trying to take it off no more.
It's fairly easy to take off, you just have to find the edge with a fingernail, it's not on the exact edge of the lens which is what was throwing a lot of people off. While it doesn't affect camera performance, I started noticing stuff getting caught on the inside edge of the plastic circle which I was worried would eventually damage the lens.
I left mine on as it doesnt seem to block the camera eye. Plus it will protect the rest of the lens from scratches.
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Im not taking the one on mine off unless it falls off on itself. It will help with the lens getting scratched.
Don't know if anyone else is notice this but I have been super careful with my brand new galaxy s4 and somehow there is a pretty nice scratch on my display and a part of the bottom of my bezel is chipped I don't know how this happened I've been checking my pockets for any dirt or sand and I've been very very careful has anyone else noticed this? Like the bezel just chipped out if nowhere. It's really weird. Just wondering if this is happening to anyone else. I still love this phone beyond belief!
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Don't know if anyone else is notice this but I have been super careful with my brand new galaxy s4 and somehow there is a pretty nice scratch on my display and a part of the bottom of my bezel is chipped I don't know how this happened I've been checking my pockets for any dirt or sand and I've been very very careful has anyone else noticed this? Like the bezel just chipped out if nowhere. It's really weird. Just wondering if this is happening to anyone else. I still love this phone beyond belief!
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Mine chipped at the bottom as well, didn't even drop it :/
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Im going to take a picture of mine. It's really a load of bull because I've been taking care of this thing so well I wanted it to stay perfect until my case got here. Apperently that is not gonna happen for a lot of us.
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This is why I always have the case and screen protector ready to put on before I take the phone out of the box.
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This is why I always have the case and screen protector ready to put on before I take the phone out of the box.
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Damn my only having enough money for the phone. 600 bucks was a good chunk of change I didn't have enough for a case. I do have a screen protector.
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RobertR3750 said:
This is why I always have the case and screen protector ready to put on before I take the phone out of the box.
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+1 I made sure I had my Zagg screen protector and OtterBox properly installed before I even turned it on! Not one single scratch, chip, notch, etc.
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Don't know if anyone else is notice this but I have been super careful with my brand new galaxy s4 and somehow there is a pretty nice scratch on my display and a part of the bottom of my bezel is chipped I don't know how this happened I've been checking my pockets for any dirt or sand and I've been very very careful has anyone else noticed this? Like the bezel just chipped out if nowhere. It's really weird. Just wondering if this is happening to anyone else. I still love this phone beyond belief!
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I'm on my second S4. The first one the bezel cracked above the earpiece. Actually it was the chrome plate that cracked. Within less than 48 hours of having my replacement, the chrome is wearing off on the top left corner. I'm f*cking pissed. Not pissed enough to make my phone look like a turd with some bulky case though. And definitely not pissed enough to buy a htc lol. I contacted Samsung and t-mobile and they are both giving me the runaround. I baby my devices. Here's another thread with somebody with a similar issue. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41472121&postcount=1
Same, just got a chip on the bezel today. I had similar issues with the GS3, but there's not a whole lot you can do if you don't like to use cases like me, since the frame is just metallic-looking plastic.
Stupid Damn fake chrome. I only paid 600 bucks for this phone. Why can't I have real shinnyness.
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Being "naked" carries a price.
RobertR3750 said:
Being "naked" carries a price.
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True that. I always laugh when I watch the video of people scratching their Gorilla Glass with a key. What a joke. :laugh:Try a piece of sand............
Ive gone naked except for battery door swap for awhile. I dropped my phone twice and bezel nor screen have scratches so to me it seems to be more sturdy.
(First time phone fell into ice machine at work, second it fell from my counter -carpeted)
I dont even have screen protector because I was sent a matte not clear from seller so waiting for clear to come.
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no screen protector and no case.
had the phone for 2 weeks.
just carry in pocket.. sometimes with keys or a pocket knife.. no damage yet.. but i will take causion to not have anything else in the pocket with phone i guess
i had mine for about 2 weeks just carrying my pocket before my ottor box and screen protector came in.
still looks brand newI would carry 2 sets of keys sometimes pocket knife or tools. I would also crawling on the ground under cars. I guess its just hit or miss with quality.
I got a body glove case for mine now. Ive found the phone feels much more sturdy with the extra weight of a case, and having a rubberized case really improves grip on the slippery plastic of the phone.
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I ended up with a very small scratch on my screen also, about as long as a dime is wide. but I have no idea how it got there, I always keep my phone in my left pocket and keys in the right with my pocket knife on my right pocket using the pocket clip. this Gorilla glass is good for avoiding deep scratches I think but I thought gorilla glass 3 would prevent minor scratches like what I have. apparently not..
RobertR3750 said:
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Exactly x100
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I also noticed that the volume rocks and power buttons scratch very easily. Its best to put a case and screen protector on the phone as soon as you can to avoid scratches.
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RobertR3750 said:
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I never understood that. It's like having a supermodel girlfriend and then covering her up with a burka, it defeats the purpose. In 2 years when you upgrade to a new phone this old one will be in perfect condition but you don't really get to "enjoy" it.
I always go naked, who cares if it looks used when its time to upgrade, it just goes in my junk drawer anyway.
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I never understood that. It's like having a supermodel girlfriend and then covering her up with a burka, it defeats the purpose. In 2 years when you upgrade to a new phone this old one will be in perfect condition but you don't really get to "enjoy" it.
I always go naked, who cares if it looks used when its time to upgrade, it just goes in my junk drawer anyway.
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You're assuming that the phone looks better "naked" than with a case. You may think that, but others disagree, making the supermodel analogy flawed. 99+% of the enjoyment comes from the screen, not "touching the case", and a screen protector doesn't prevent that enjoyment (like having the supermodel wear a perfectly transparent bikini). A better analogy would be demanding that your supermodel girlfriend go barefoot all the time, even when walking on gravel, hot asphalt, and broken glass, or having her go naked in subzero weather. Hardly a good way to treat her.