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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Andybrit:
I've been looking at the galaxy nexus for a while, but what really worries me is when you hear about scratches and issues with the phone, but i couldn't work out if it was affecting a low percentage of users or more.

It's reassuring that about 70% of users don't have a scratch, but then the phone has only been out a few months!

I really am tempted by the Galaxy nexus, I just know it will bug me for the rest of my contract if i see a big scratch on it.

Have the people with screen protectors on found they have started peeling at the corners?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] versd:
had a scratch and then got ghost armour to apply a screen protector, fits perfect, no lifting edges and it 'filled in' the scratch as in I can't see it anymore anyway.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NIK516:
Yep got a scratch on mine.

You should have made a poll
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matt30:
Yep. I can only see it under a bright light though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Cythreill:
Is it reassuring? The numbers would be a lot lower if people did not cover their screens in plastic (screen protectors)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Neo3D:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1451796

I dropped my phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] a4840639:
I have used Nexus S for serval months and there is no scratches on screen at all.(Because cheap screen protector really sucks)

Maybe I should leave the screen protector on my GNex now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dario3040:
Well, I have a couple of scratches, but only due to the pants I was wearing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DancherBoi:
I had the Verizon rep install one of their screen protectors when I purchased the device. Since then I isntalled an XO. Screen hasn't been without one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Andybrit:
Does anyone know if the screen on the Nexus S is the same type as on the Galaxy Nexus?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JosephAGT:
I have a few micro scratches. I imagine everyone that doesn't have a screen protector will have at least one.

Though they are incredibly hard to find even if you look for it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] case0:
No scratches on mine. No case, no screen protector, no special treatment, and I also dropped it onto a road a couple of weeks ago.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kekko986:
no scratches...nothing!!! :D but i have damaged the lcd ... looks like a lcd-pressed-by-a-finger..like calculators display...something like rainbooOOoow...colorful colors colorness (lol)...but multitouch works fine! i've tested it! :) (-.-'')

do you believe that it will pass under warranty?

you were luckier than me! my galaxy nexus has learned to go down the stairs! :D (-.-'')

ffffffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!!!

edit:Oh! I forgot that I bought on ebay the hard case and cable MHL, and I have been delivered the day after the accident.

.. too fuuUUUuunny! :D (-.-'')
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FormeriPhoney:
I have never used a screen protector, but since they have not decided to use gorilla glass I wanted to look into getting one for the gnex.

My DX had no protector for 1 1/2 years and not a mark.

I ended going with the Steinheil Series [Ultra Oleophobic]. I don't even know its on anymore. Doesn't peel from the edges and its crystal clear..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lilirose:
Me too. Twice, both times on tile, once on wet tile (I was at the pool). The second kind was one of those drops that goes in total slo-mo while you mentally scream "NOOOOOOOOOOO" and are almost afraid to pick it up because surely the screen must be shattered.

I'd also have expected the back cover to go flying off...turns out the "flimsy" design of the Gnex's back cover means that it doesn't do that like it did on nearly every other smartphone I ever had.

Kind of OT, sorry...I guess if I only have two small marks on my screen, I should count myself as lucky.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kekko986:
My Gnex is being repaired ... I called yesterday and said that it takes 15 calendar days to repair it .... WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] leo5111:
so far im scratch free, knocks on wood, also i have no screen protector :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Cythreill:
Is there anything that I can use to mask scratches?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] emptyclipzzz:
I have a few scratches on my screen so I went to best buy in bought zagg screen protecters
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cosimoss:
No scratches on mine and I do use a pouch when traveling.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] trilogee:
I do have a ton of scratches but theyre not visible unless viewed at a specific angle and in the right light. They are all very minor and appear to be consistent with finger movement on screen...lol maybe i just need to file my finger tips and nails.

While it is a little disappointing it does not in any way distort or affect the images on screen but still...I hate screen protectors, so probably wont be using one of those anytime soon.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] afma_afma:
not a single mark on mine ....have been using the Verizon screen protector from day one with a tpu case...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] holmes6:
got a little one, I'm pretty careless, so not a huge surprise

I did have a droid2 that I was more careless with and it's still in perfect condition, so I suspect the gn screen is not as tough as that one.. Just a guess though, totally unscientific.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nazrin313:
Yeap..a few micro scratches on bottom left hand corner n top right hand corner respectively (out of the visible screen)...gonna try the clarivue sp soon
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NuclearEMP:
Mine still looks brand new with no protection.

Not understanding how people get so much sand in their pockets :P

here are 5 simple steps to keeping it new​

• always place device screen side up

• never let your wife/girlfriend use it unless you are the wife/girlfriend

• NEVER let kids use it!, thats what iphones are for :)

(unless you like handing a child $700)

• keep it in your pant/shorts pocket based on which hand you use (left/right)(ambidextrous people can place it in the anus :) )

• always place it in the pocket screen facing leg​
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Kupfel:
no scratches; no protector. Can't stand the feel of those things. And all of them change the picture quality in one way or the other. Especially the not-clear ones.

Just take care of your darned phones, damn it :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jlczl:
I think that people who don't have a screen protector and claim no scratches are probably the type who don't have OCD.

It reminds me of the time I was selling my HTC Sensation and the prospective buyer asked me if it had any scratches. I told her it did but they were not too bad so she agreed to meet me to look at the phone. When she saw it she asked, "So where are the scratches? " I tilted the screen and with the light hitting the screen a certain way they were visible. She said, "You call those scratches? The screen is perfect! I'll take it. "

Point of my little story? To me, my phone was pretty scratched. To others, it had none!

This is all subjective.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mkaan:
No scratches no protector.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonnyg1097:
I dont have any on my phone yet, no screen protectors or pouches, but when i put it in my pocket I usually dont put anything else in that pocket the phone is in so scratches dont happen. But I ordered a screen protector today so hopefully it will be here soon so it doesnt become to late.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RellikZephyr:
Was on holiday, swimming in the pool, asked my auntie to move my stuff to another poll side chair, so my visiting uncle could sit. She literally touched it for 10 seconds, somehow got 2 deepish scratches......don't let non tech savvy people touch your phone! Lol

Never had a screen protector before, don't like them, naked all the way! But I could clearly see these scratches and didn't like it, im one of the ocd people. So I got an xoskins wet protector, excellent! Very near invisible! Was a little drag to begin with but good after amount of use. Im a Swype user so that is important, best part, wet application protector fills in scratches

/end rant

Rellikzephyr
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vapotrini:
So basically 1 out of every 3 has scratches. Considering the phone has been out for less than 3 months old, that's not very good. Can't wait to see these results this time next year.

As for me, I wouldn't even take my second Nexus out of the box until my screen protectors arrived. The first one had 3 sizable scratches on it.

For all you guys who don't want to put on a screen protector, do yourselves a favour and look into ghost armor. I really can't say enough good things about them. No one believes that I have a screen protector on. And I have all but forgotten that I do.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NuclearEMP:
Don't get me wrong from my last post as for not using a screen protector. I know the screen is susceptible to scratches as the VZW Rep who sold me the phone had a huge gouge like 3/8" on her screen after just one day of use.

Trust me when I say though that I have no scratches not even micro swirls and I wouldn't need OCD to see them. My screen is also unbelievable when it comes to being fingerprint and smudge resistant, the only thing I get is fine dust that clings to the screen.

Hope I didn't just jinx myself.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] skynet11:
I dropped mine twice yesterday, once on a hard floor, and still haven't scratched it (with only 7 hours of sleep in 2 days, and that in broken-up, 1-2 hour increments, my hand-eye coordination was way off).

Terminators run on Android :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tonarm:
No screen protector, just a case. No scratches at all. I wear my Nexus everyday in my jeans. Sometimes I clean it with a microfiber cloth.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aindow:
No and I won't get any thanks to my Martin Fields SP. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fallonjp:
I'm on my 3rd GNex due to problems and one that I sent back had a small scratch, and this, my 3rd one has a scratch after less than 3 weeks. I keep it in my pants pocket, and never with any keys, change, etc.

My previous Android phone was an HTC Hero, had it for well over 2 years and never a scratch on it, and never had a screen protector on it. My wife has an HTC Rezound that she keeps in her purse with everything else under the sun and she has no scratches on that. To me the GNex screen feels soft.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Checked "yes" but it was my own damn fault. Dropped face down into gravel. Gonna happen no matter what your screen is made out of.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] defnow:
No scratches. I use a screen protector.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] urinsane:
Strange, I had an HTC hero as well and had major issues with screen scratches. In fact it is what led me to start using screen protectors again.

Put a SGP on as soon as I got this phone, so no scratches.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kegman913:
this screen is definitely softer than the droidx and x2.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] asb123:
You should have made the poll with 4 options

No, no screen protector

Yes, no screen protector

No, with screen protector

Yes, with screen protector
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jblack41510:
ZAGG here no scratches
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bigjim1488:
This should really be about phones without screen protectors. Because if you have a scratched screen while having a screen protector then it's your own darn fault for dropping it or what not.

No scratches

No screen protector

Very OCD!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CMNein:
Answered "no" because I was able to buff out a light scratch in the screen coating over a couple of days and the occasional intense "spot cleaning" with a microfibre cloth. Finally got around to installing a screen protector today. OCD + a permanent scratch would send me over the edge and hurt many people.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] h2bmess:
strach, but my droid razr was way worse, even with gorilla glass
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rican408:
Yes. Many hairline scratches. Never had an issue with any other phone

But you can only see them if the screen is off or the light hits it just right.

Btw she's always naked. But I am always conscious of the screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jimmyhook:
No scratches, use ghost armor
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rock7632:
I put it in a pouch similar to the one that came with the Nexus one with the Android logo on it. And I don't have a screen protector on it either. Almost 7 months and still no scratches, touchwood
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thos25:
I had mine uncovered when I first got it, but I added an invisible shield after about two weeks. No scratches in the mean time, but I am always extremely careful to begin with. Also added an otterbox commuter to double up protection.

my daughter "accidentally" pulled off my original invisible shield and I was pretty upset because it got ruined. but I decided to let it go and just go get a new one. Sort of worked out because the first one got a small piece of lint under it when I originally put it on. Drove me crazy. I got this one put on and I don't think a zagg employee could have done it any better.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kaushikd:
used it naked for a couple of weeks without scratch guard. even though I didnt get any scratches,I bought a scratch guard. a bit scared u can say! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CCaaNN:
I have 2little scrathes from first days of my use :D i had gorilla glass screen phone before and it was scratched,too.so i'm trying yo use my phones with protector whether it has gorilla glass or something
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lynxboy:
No scratches, no screen protector.

Regards.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] redshirt72:
Thanks to this thread and others scaring me :) , I immediately hit the mall and had them put on Ghost Armor. Tough to see unless one is looking for it, no scratches on it(made of polyurethane), fingerprints don't stick to it much, and touch sensitivity seems to be unaffected. I have Cruzer Lite TPU cases that slightly peel the upper right corner of it though. That'd be my only complaint.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dario3040:
Yes, I have a lot of scratches, but only because of the pants I was wearing when I got the phone.

The design made is so that when I put it in my pockets it would come in contact with a metal part and scratch my screen.

However none of them bother me, and none of them are really deep either.

Next time I am buying a screen protector though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rasinell:
I've had the phone since December and had every screen protector going on it... didn't like them on this phone. It took two weeks for xo skin to be delivered so I went naked. Hell, I've got insurance n I'm careful ect..... every time I pulled the thing out of my pocket I ended up checking for scratches (thankfully none). Slapped xo on it (by far the best imo) n now I don't look like a freak inspecting my phone every 10 min.

I am a little ocd :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
No scratches, no screen protector since 2 months.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mingkee:
I think "it's better to be safe than sorry" so I applied one, and now I found a little one on the protector.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
No scratches, using XO Skins. If you do get a scratch they will fill them in. Their video shows that [YOUTUBE]qoMRO4OiXw4[/YOUTUBE]

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XO Skins fills those in, my previous post I shared their video showing that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Guto ViP:
Xoskins here.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] miketoasty:
Another XO over here. Had a screen protector on my phone for 98% of it's life. No reason to take unnecessary risks for something as important as this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adamhlj:
I wish I could say that I love Zagg, especially because they are a company based where I am from, but....I am going to look up XO Skins now XD

Edit. I just saw that XO Skins is also based where I am from. Now I feel even better!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] enkoopa:
Nexus One, no protector, almost 2 years of regular use and throwing it anywhere (ie. pocket), no scratches.

Galaxy Nexus, same treatment, 2 scratches within 4 months.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thenamesian:
no scratches -- my XO skin recently came off but I will be buying another one. love the feel of it on the fingers and the fit is pretty great.

in the meantime i have a crappy cheapo screen protector on there that makes the phone feel super cheap. can't wait to get rid of it. i can't bring myself to leave the phone exposed, even though the glass feels so nice....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gabryrider94:
NO gorilla glass??? YES strong screen protector!!!

mi GN have some big scratches, but i found a strong screen protector XO SKINS, it avoid the 95% of scratches on your screen, it's awesome, and protect mine screen very well from new scratches.

you can grab it here: xoskins. com
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tonnytech:
well ive had 4 nexus phones basicly becouse of screen issues blotchs lines etc, anyhow ive not scratched any of the screens that ive used a screen protector on.

However one of the phones i sent back i cleaned with a microfibre cloth as i did not use any protector ,anyway belive it or not in doing so i scratched the screen.

how the hell can the screen be so soft it scratchs with a anti static microfibre fresh out of the packet .....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] miketoasty:
If dust gets on your screen before you start wiping you will basically be rubbing dust into the screen causing these scratches.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NTolerance:
No scratches on mine. I go caseless and I have a dedicated phone pocket.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I had a small scratch on my first Nexus. I thought I had put it in my bag when getting out of a car, but it fell from my lap on to the pavement. It looked mostly like a scratch on the coating of the screen since I couldn't feel anything when I touched it.

Since then, I've had to get 3 replacement devices for various issues. To prevent another mishap I had my "newest" phone in an Otter box defender. I have gotten tired of the oil slick look of the screen, so I put it in a Seidio active case with an XO Skin screen protector last night. Some air bubbles are in it, along with a few specs of lint, but nothing terrible.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jigs0416:
I have a clear screen protector since day 1. The scratches are on it.:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] acidflush:
I have a minor scratch that's about 1cm in length near my volume keys. I just noticed it today. Had the phone almost two weeks.

Was initially concerned about the lack of gorilla glass, rightfully so I suppose. My Galaxy S Captivate never got any scratches, but then again I had a screen protector on it since day 3. I'm still waiting for my GNex screen protector to arrive.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fishhelmet:
I ha a single deep scratch right near the bottom of the screen. That was the screen protector wake up call
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tomcintosh:
Took my screen protector off after a month then got to tiny scratches. Scratches drive me mad do im getting an XO skins tommorow.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] afma_afma:
Applied screen protector on the day I bought my nexus and have had it since...so no scratches here..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chocu1a:
No scratches, & I always use a screen protector(the cheap Verizon brand)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrfleetwood:
The screen is intact but the cheap bulk screen protector shows some tear. It there were no protector, the glass would definitely have some scratches on it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sitaramp:
When unprotected, it is very easy to scratch gnex glass.

I had minor key scratches on my gnex. Installed xo skin ~$10. Now the scratches are invisible.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kapybarus:
I never have screen protector. Wildfire, samsung ace and desire s, not a single scratch on the screen. Wildfire was exposed to sandy enviroment during 2 weeks vacation. Also i bought screen protectors for desire s, but i wasn t able to put it straight and withou bubbles so i thrown them. But i am really worried abkut my gnex. Mostly because of dust because i couldn t imagine other way how to scratch displey. I have only phone in my pocket. After reading this thread i am sad :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iulipepe:
HTC Hero - 2 and a half years being around sand, keys, dust, mud, water etc. (construction site) - No scratches.

Galaxy Nexus - 5 months and once being around keys and sand - 1.5 inches scratch on the screen. Afterwards I applied a folio screen protector which is continuously getting scratches (same conditions as Hero)

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Does the XO Skin cover the existing scratches?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sitaramp:
Yes, it does cover existing scratches. It did for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dirk1978:
Yep, a few fairly deep scratches even after being careful.

I think they're mostly from sand.

As per the Nexus S, the screen glass is like butter. Shame really.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MarkGbe:
Yep. Few small scratches that do catch a fingernail. It's depressing but not really very noticeable during normal use. I was less careful with my old Evo and Evo 3d and had no scratches.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Alton (Halo 2):
The fist week I had my gnex and I put it in my pocket and now my screen is ruined
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spielnicht:
My first GNex developed a horrid scratch on the screen that irritated me to no end (no screen protector at the time). Used that as an excuse to sell it cause I always wanted the white one. To my surprise, it sold for more than the price of a new GNex (crazy folks on eBay :silly:). So now I'm the happy owner of a slick and sexy white [scratch-free] GNex.

Needless to say I got the screen protector immediately from Verizon and love it, it installed with no issues and has been keeping my baby scratch free. I was always hesitant about screen protectors, but the one Verizon sells is cut perfect, easy to apply and does not distort the view in any way.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zehlek:
I have a crack in the bottom right corner and a couple light scratches on the screen
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] elmerendeiro:
No major scratches, I don't use screen protectors...just don't put anything else than soft stuff in the pocket you are carrying your phone
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] enik_fox:
I have seen many scratched phones with gorilla glass. Its harder to scratch but not scratch proof. That right there is a fact
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
my htc was gorilla glass, had it in my pocket with car keys one day by accident, nice sexy scratch on it now. scratch proof requires a protective cover and even with that if its deep enough can damage any glass
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] atlgator:
Yes. Had it for two days without protection and scratches from an hour in my pocket that also had keys.

Had to apply a nasty screen protector to delay further damage.

I guess the gorilla glass on the OG Droid, the Photon, the HTC Doubleshot, the EVO LTE and the Droid 4 spoiled me and led to some bad habits this device couldn't survive for more than an hour. Shame.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] leandronb:
i went to beach with my galaxy nexus without any scratch, when i came back home i noticed a scratch, tried to clean but it was definitely a scratch. i think that only one grain of sand stayed between my wallet and the screen when i was holding it, too bad. i think i must have a screen protector now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] maniaryan:
mine does but i have best buy insurance so i'm just waiting till it gets crazy bad then switch out!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mnoguti:
i've been to the beach many times this year and i don't have a single scratch on the screen. Only about 2 months ago i decided to get a screen protector just in case...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] voyager_s:
I've been quite good with my handsets in regard to scratches I think.

My nexus s and galaxy note both survived their time with me well... no scratches what so ever on the screens.

I did drop both handsets one time each. But lucky for me, they landed on their backs. And had cases on at the time. We the note did anyway.

I never use screen protectors now days. I had it on my nexus s for the first 6 months or so when I first got it. But there is no comparison really. A naked screen is the way to go. U just have to be careful as much as possible.

I've only had the galaxy nexus now for about a month but so far so good. No scratches.