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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] _DiGiTaL_:
You did right but it seems there are just a lot of people who refuse to spend the extra 5-10$ on protector and some extra on a case... even without spending extra money there are too many people complaining about * just happen to their Galaxy Nexus. Come on some people on the forums have lost broken dinged and various other things to their phones yet complain about the build quality but from what i can tell the build quality is average and people are expecting

"Adamantium" built phones. Haven't gotten mine yet but i have had the droidX for over a year now and it still is 100% no physical issues..... inb4 do you want a cookie!!! :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
I'm so sick of posts like these. I could give a s**t about the cost of a screen protector. All screen protectors degrade the look and/or feel of the screen. That's the problem many people have. It has nothing to do with cost.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crzycrkr:
Not true. Try the Steinheil Ultra Crystal. Perfect clarity, perfectly smooth glass-like feel.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hbkmog:
No, a high end screen protector does not degrade the screen. Stop spreading the false information.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
It absolutely does. Whether it's the look and/or the feel, it's degrading the screen. Stop lying to yourself.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rabaker07:
Agreed. Adding a layer of plastic on a glass screen has no way of not altering the look and feel. I've tried many and sure, you'll get used to it, but it's like a condom- it's really not the same and it's never as good.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hbkmog:
I compared it with and without. The difference minimal. If you want the "original" feeling so bad, then you gotta live with the risk of screen gets scratched.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crzycrkr:
I typically find the people that say screen protectors are so horrible only have experiences with cheapies and wet application protectors. You get what you pay for. Try the one I suggested and you'll see how wrong you are. They've come a long way from Zaggs.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] _DiGiTaL_:
Sorry my original post was not meant to start some sort of flame war it was basically meant for people to not take the risk of damage. Spend a few bucks and get the best screen protector possible and maybe even case if the shell bothers you. It really is not worth the hassle to avoid paying some extra cash to stay away from having to return your hardware or deal with warranty crap. MY BAD :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] [hfm]:
I'm a month in.. No scratches yet. Naked.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
Agreed. I was just pointing out that there is indeed a difference between going naked and using a screen protector. I liked the condom analogy above.

I haven't used Zaggs in years, and I hated it it (I'm assuming they may have improved since). I have however tried both a Best Skins Ever wet skin and the Verizon dry protector on my Galaxy Nexus. After trying each for a few days, I took them both off and am going w/o a screen protector. Neither one was awful, but they both annoyed me. The BSE wasn't as grippy as the Zaggs I've used in the past, but it was a little grippy, which annoyed me. It also had a few imperfections in the skin (i.e., not bubbles, but rather prism like lines that you could see in certain lighting conditions). The VZW skin actually felt very slick and was very similar to the feeling of the glass screen, and it was clear of any imperfections too, but it noticeably dampened the crispness and brightness of the screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crzycrkr:
No, Zagg hasn't changed. Amazes me people still use them. The Steinheil Ultra Crystal is head and shoulders above anything. Try it before you knock all of them. I've tried out about 10 different ones in the last few years, and they are all I will use now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
I actually have heard a lot about the Steinheil brand, but never used them. Maybe I'll give them a shot. Is the one you're talking about wet or dry apply? I did a search on their Amazon store, and I found a "Flex" series (wet apply) and an "Ultra Oleophobic" series (dry apply). Are either of these the one you're talking about, or is the Ultra Crystal a different series that I can't find?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] P-bot:
Still no scratches here after a week. I like the natural feeling and will shun the screen protector. My last galaxy device did fine with everyday wear and tear, and I'm betting this one will do fine as well
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Grims:
I started shunning screen protectors when I got my Droid X, that glass was incredible. The phone was so beat to hell the bezel was down to metal all the way around...but not a mark on the screen.

Then I got a Bionic thinking it be just as tough...with in a week of "babying" it it had horrible scratches that could be felt with your fingernail. Basically, I learned not all glass is equal...not even all gorilla glass.

I am going to get a protector for the nexus, as it will probably be my first 24 month phone (always did one year contracts before)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crzycrkr:
Its dry. I'm not sure if the ultra crystals are out yet. Maybe contact them. I have the oleophobic on my nexus s and its very similar to the ultra crystal I have on my transformer.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
Thank you. Maybe I'll give the oleophobic one a shot, as these SGP protectors are probably the only frequently talked about protectors I have yet to actually try.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] [hfm]:
Something happened yesterday that made me think of this thread.

Was driving home from the in-laws, when someone stopped short in front of us. Had to jam the brakes. I didn't realize it until we got home but my phone was one of the things that flew into the floorboard on my side, I was driving. Haven't vacuumed the car in a while so there was write a bit of dirt down there. Also somehow the phone jammed itself under the end of the floor mat.

When I saw it I thought the screen was a goner for sure after sitting like that for a half hour on the bqe. Not to mention me moving my feet around.

Not a scratch. I've been looking at different angles for a bit this morning, can't find one.

SCREEN IS DURABLE.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] galenlau:
Naked for 2 weeks and still no scratch

: )
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blondyz:
Hope this one will be as durable as my precious N1 glass :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kwakshot:
I like my GNex clean and tidy but I don't care that much about my phones getting slightly scratched, provided they aren't deep scratches. I definitely won't be getting a screen protector as long as it doesn't get too bad cuz I love the feel of the screen.

I have a tiny, tiny TINY scratch on the front at the bottom but you can't see it, even in the light, it's just a hairline.

I could put up with small scratches on my phone and have it feeling amazing than have a protector in my opinion, I can put up with them, especially on a screen like the Galaxy Nexus, scratches aren't too obvious unless you're hunting for them!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NPuter:
Same here... I've had my N1 for around 2 years now and have not gotten a single scratch on the screen. Not even any hairline scratches. I don't baby my phone either. I use it normally and sometimes abuse it. I put it in my pocket with keys, put it face down on concrete, and sometimes even drop it. It seems near impossible to scratch this screen...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brian85:
Just noticed a couple fine scratches on the screen today (only noticeable under certain angles directly under light).

Still not going to use a screen protector...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spywhite:
No doubt, it repels my fingerprints. Way better than other phones I have used.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GreenSLi:
Heck, I cant make a fingerprint on mine even if I wanted to.

seem very scratch resistant to me aswell, and I will as always, never use a screen protector. I got this phone to enjoy it, not to have it as new when im getting rid of it. Screen protectors ruins the touch feel.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bairdi:
Would anyone that had a scratch and then applied an XO screen protector comment on the results? Did the XO do a decent job of hiding the scratch?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jason.hamilton:
I had an atrix and there was a scratch. I used one of the wet screen protectors, skinomi and armor knight, and both hid the scratch rather well. I miss the Nexus one's quality though. My gf and I both got a N1 a couple years ago, she abuses the crap out of her phone and there isnt a single scratch on the screen. Now the rest of the metal body is another story. There are scratches and rivets all over that thing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mle86:
i have my GN for 21 hours now, and already managed to get a scratch in it. :mad:

I thought that with the "hardened glass surface" i don't need a screen protector.

I carry the GN in my front pocket, together with my headphones and the company blackberry.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crzycrkr:
Many seem to be under the impression that fortified glass is impossible to scratch. Not quite sure why. Some light reading on the subject will teach a lot and let you know that everyone should still be using protectors.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] danibravo:
im on day 4 now with gNex, and yesterday the screen scratched in my pocket. i had the phone in the inside pocket of my jacket and turns out i had a single key laying around in there. (im assuming thats what scratched it, no other explaination).

PISSEDDDD!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NICEGYPT:
That's why when I get any phone I install the screen protector before I turn on the first time. This freaking phone is not cheap and I will die if I scratched the screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] faizalmzain:
Any screen won't scratch out of nowhere.

I still use mine naked and always put in pocket with another phone (nexus one). Not a single scratch yet.

Yours must be scratched with sharp object.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] k.electron:
clearly u underestimate the sharpness of that thing inside your jeans.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mle86:
Can't speak for everyone, but for me that impression comes from the many youtube videos where people try to scratch the screens on purpose, with sharp / hard objects, and are unable to scratch it.

But I admit that I didn't read up on the topic before I bought, so it is probably my own fault. The scratch still annoys me though...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] G-Bus:
Definitely miss the Gorilla Glass on my SGS2... Got a small scratch on mine as well by only having it in my pocket.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] schizrade:
Some of you guys need to empy the sand from your pockets.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] seven2099:
Gorilla glass = corning compressed glass

Gnex = Fortified glass

Corning = fortified glass with a different name
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crzycrkr:
It has nothing to do with sharpness, it has to do with how hard the thing is that scratches it. Sand/dirt/dust will easily scratch any screen.

YouTube videos typically show people trying to scratch the screens with things that are softer than glass, like most keys/coins/some razor blades. Show me a video where they take sandpaper to it and I'll stop buying screen protectors. Everyone needs to do some very simple research. I can't believe the misconceptions out there regarding fortified glass. The keys/coins in your pockets are the least of your concerns. Dust/sand/first is everywhere, including your "empty" pockets. That's why people are always complaining about how their phone was ssafe in their pocket with nothing else and got scratched.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] k.electron:
yes i am quite aware of how "hardness" works. but that is not the only factor here, i will easily demonstrate keys scratching glass (on your phone, not mine) even though glass is harder than the metal of the keys. it's simply because of how much force is applied and how. sure, the phone of the glass will counter scratch the keys even more, but its totally possible. not to mention other glasses will easily scratch your screen too and there are many of those, especially table edges.

also the sharpness thing i had going earlier was a joke anyways.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crzycrkr:
Of course it will scratch if you saw on it hard enough, because somewhere in there there is probably a bit of metal that is harder, but that is not normal use. I highly doubt keys in a pocket often saw hard enough on a screen. Its far more likely there is a key made of harder stuff if the screen actually got scratched by it. We've all seen those videos of the keys and coins on fortified glass. My point is that those things are not really the enemy we need to worry the most about. It for the most part is about the hardness scale. You can push a sharp piece of wood as hard as you want against glass and its not going to scratch it. If you saw at it long enough in the same spot then of course sooner or later it will wear something away.

What it all still comes down to is no screen protector = scratches at some point or another.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ScottAllyn:
I have a scratch on my GN screen that's about 1/2" long - no idea how it got there since I've been really careful with the phone ('never had a single scratch on ANY of my previous phones). I installed the XO Skin this morning and now have to look REALLY hard under bright lighting and rotate the phone JUST right in order to see the scratch.

I just handed the phone to a friend and asked him to find the scratch - after about 30 seconds of scouring over the screen, he handed it back and said, "What scratch?" :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] k.electron:
not true, the screen protector i had on my incredible a zagg, has protected it against table glass scratches, tons of sand at the beach, metals in the pocket, my ipod glass in the pocket. its pristine after over a year of use coz i had to take it out for warranty. i recently applied the xo skin on it and its shaping pretty well. looks even better than the zagg with no orange peel. its pretty much invisible. before the incredible i had it on my fuze and that survived screen torture clean as well. i highly recommend a screen protector.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vaeevictiss:
I hate screen protectors as they all make the screens look like crap. I just take care of things I spend $300 on...

There was a guy in the verizon store with me on release day and they tried to sell him a screen protector also and we're upset when he said no. He proceeded to pull his oh droid out and the thing looked like it was brand new. He told the salesman how he had it since the day it was released, no protector, and carried it in his pocket all those years. They pretty much just moved on with his order lol.

so yea, just be more careful with it. **** happens but it's not impossible to have a flawless nexus years from now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crzycrkr:
What do you mean "not true"?

i didn't see you disagree with me anywhere, lol

You are someone who has never seen a high quality protector. They are invisible and feel like glass. You are also one of the people that when they finally get a scratch, and you will, complain that it was in your pocket without anything else. Sand and grit is everywhere. Sooner or later you'll get scratches no matter how careful you are(unless your pockets ate a sterile environment and you scrub you hands before touching the phone)

So, again, no screen protector = scratches sooner or later
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ATnTdude:
I wouldn't say sand or dirt will "easily scratch any screen". Quartz and corundum (especially the latter) will scratch your screen, and happen to occasionally be in a sample of sand or dirt. 99.9% of sand, by volume, is harmless to this stuff. The OP just got that .1% during his first 3 days. It's happened to me before. My N1 got a gouge at 15 months from some random piece of hard mineral. My first HTC Touch Pro/Fuze got one on day 2.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ScottAllyn:
You sound *exactly* like me. I've always scoffed at the idea of screen protectors and protective cases - I've owned 6 smart phones before this Nexus and never had a scratched screen on one of them. A couple had some minor scratches and scuffs on the back from sliding around on furniture by the time I retired them, but I resold most in "like new" condition.

Now I have a scratch on my screen and i'm feeling like a complete dumb-ass. So much for the whole, "it can never happen to me" thing... All it takes is one time.

My XO Skin has been on the screen for a little over 12 hours now and, at first glance, you can't even tell that it's there; you really have to look for it. It's done an excellent job of filling in the scratch; you have to know exactly where the scratch is and get the light to hit it just right in order to see a very faint hint of a line.

Lesson learned.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crzycrkr:
Feel free to test out your 99.9% theory with some sandpaper.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Aton.amen:
OUCH!! I feel your pain. I also scratched my screen with in two weeks of getting it. But I really dont mind I think it give my GN personality..lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Valynor:
It's usually a good idea to have a quick look at Wikipedia first if you are not sure about things:

"Sand is a naturally occurring granular material composed of finely divided rock and mineral particles. The composition of sand is highly variable, depending on the local rock sources and conditions, but the most common constituent of sand in inland continental settings and non-tropical coastal settings is silica (silicon dioxide, or SiO2), usually in the form of quartz."

So quartz is lurking basically everywhere and just waiting to destroy your precious yet soft touchscreens. :D:cool:

One particle somewhere in your pocket rubbing away on the screen is enough.

And that's exactly why all the whining about "the GN screen is so soft", "I am supercareful with my devices" etc. is absolutely worthless. It can happen to anyone anytime almost everywhere, esp. if you don't carry your phone in a (closed) case of some kind that limits any abradant movement against the screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tonnytech:
well i scratched my first nexus simply by wiping the screen with a fresh micro fibre anti static cloth straight out of the packet. So I know how easy this screen scratchs anyone who doesent use a protector will end up scratching there screen sooner or later simplez .
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ChongoDroid:
Happened on my gs2

Sent from my Google phone
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vapotrini:
LoL!! People are still comparing this glass to gorilla glass? Unbelievable! It really makes me wonder if all gorilla glass is created equally, because some of the claims on here leave me scratching my head.

Forgetting the obvious that any glass can be scratched under the right circumstances. The simple truth is that this glass is much, much, MUCH MORE susceptible to scratches than GG. Regardless of however you want to spin it, that's the bottom line.

Vibrant = In over 500 carefree & careless days of ownership: 0 scratches

Nexus = In 21 treat like a new born baby days of ownership: 3 solid scratches

And there are scores of others like myself with the same exact experience.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] k.electron:
oh shoot... i was so sleepy i misread ur original post to be

"screen protector or not = scratches at some point" so i was like hell no, if u have a good screen protector then u can easily escape scratching. thank you for pointing out my mistake, i thanked your post.

also yeah people who complain that the screen looks bad after a protector, get a good one. currently have an XO on, and its invisible.. like u cannot tell there is a protector unless u see the cutout near the camera and speaker.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crzycrkr:
Oh, so its not 1%, lmao. Thanks, I didn't feel like looking up something to quote to prove him wrong. Its really amazing how misguided, and misinformed most people are out there on scratching screens. I just get sick of all the posts of people complaining about scratches when they "had the phone in their pocket with nothing else."
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crzycrkr:
And there are tests out there, and I'm sure thousands in a lab, that show your "truth" to be anything but. There are even rumors swirling g that the glass IS made by Corning, but a new strand of GG. Or possibly it will be like the EVO, which was not confirmed to have GG until about 6 months later.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bekyndnunwind:
Have had the Nexus for about 23 days now, and still no scratch (thankfully...)

I have an XO skin, but haven't put it on because I'm worried I'll screw up my phone...

::knocks on wood::
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vapotrini:
I couldn't care less if they said that it was the most scratch resist glass on earth, made for and tested by NASA themselves. First hand experience tells me the exact opposite. It's not very scratch resistant.

Ask yourself this question, what exactly do I have to gain by saying this? I own the phone. There's nothing for me to gain here, I'm only trying to help others.

However If you want to chose to believe otherwise, by all means... be my guest.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crzycrkr:
Wow, and here's the problem with people. You think because you scratched your single phone, then the glass must be at fault. Somehow your first hand experience invalidates the millions spent on research and development and testing of the glass. Wow, must be a special guy, lmao. Your experience is just that, your experience. That's all. My experience tells me Gorilla Glass scratches pretty easily too. Does that mean its not scratch resistant? No! It means I scratched my phone!

What do you have to gain by saying this? Simple, you make yourself feel better about being ignorant to how ALL glass scratches. You blame it on the phone rather than yourself.

I believe otherwise because I except the truth behind all the BS on the forums. All fortified glass scratches, and other than the handful of all phones that just have a defect, all those scratches are cause by people who don't know any better, not some conspiracy to use weaker glass
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vapotrini:
Let me put it in bold for you as reading comprehension is obviously not your strong suit:

"And there are scores of others like myself with the same exact experience."

The vast majority of people with GG phones and the GN are saying it.

You know who isn't believing? People like yourself with next to no experience with GG.

Like I said though, believe what you want.

It's pointless for me to continue.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] threepio:
I noticed i got a small scratch on my GNex after only having it a few days. Threw on some ghost armor the other day, cant even tell its there anymore. Well worth the money.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Valynor:
You seriously underestimate nature's ability to place single grains of "anything" in your pocket.

As long as you're not working in a clean room 24/7, dust is everywhere and so is quartz and that's the mean stuff that scratches even "Gorilla Glass" (which is just a brand name anyway).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mr. Clown:
Chill out guys, keep it clean and civilized.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mb02:
let me get this straight: I posted completely harmless and helpful information that contained no heated or emotional/hurtful speech and my posts get deleted, but crzycrkr has been on a personal rampage for pages and his posts remain? I'm confused.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shenye:
Consider this a warning, before I begin dishing them out. Keep it clean, stop spamming the report button, stop flaming.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jayharper08:
Ditto. About to shut this one down also. Gets old.

Sent from the MIUI powered E3D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ash969:
been using mine for 5 days, i now have a scratch :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
so everyone in this thread who has scratches, we are assuming that it is just a poor oleophobic coating that is being scratched, and not the actual glass, correct? its got a soft/poor coating on the screen. but the glass itself isn't scratching right?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stkiswr:
Shut it down. This is a silly thread. The screen will scratch. People think a real gorilla is gonna come out the phone and beat stuff up. Get over it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crzycrkr:
Gorilla Glass 2 being unveiled at CES. Would be hysterical if that's what is actually on the GN