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[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Da mOnKeY:
I´ve had my Note now for 6 months without a screen protector BUT last week I nearly cried,after getting my Note I promised my daughter she could have my beloved HTC HD2,the ultimate mobile phone,it hurt me a bit giving it to her but I knew it would be going into good hands,anyway last week she came upstairs crying,the HD2 fell to the floor and the screen shattered to 100 pieces.....which made me nearly cry....a little tear did come:crying: It shocked me so much that I ordered a bunch of screen protectors for my Note,don´t know what ones,but I didn´t want to risk my phone without one now,after seeing my old HD2 in that condition I thought the last thing I wanted was my Note to look the same,I did order a screen protector for the HD2 as well to hold the glass in place,my daughter is now a little bit happier,everything still works and she has a real-life-livewallpaper;)

I don´t think it affects the performance in anyway on the Note with the protector,everything still reacts the same way,they don´t cost alot and it won´t protect to 100% but it gives me a little bit of a safe feeling if it does slip out of my hand or if something falls on it.Seeing the screen on my old HD2 was scarey enough.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] clandestino123:
Hi folks, had my note almost 6 months now.

The first thing I did was spend $20 on SGP crystal screen protectors... They took a week to arrive. During that week I was so careful with my phone, I literally carried it around in a sock. :silly:

When the screen protectors arrived, I tried to apply them in the same way that I did with the SGS.... In the bathroom, lots of steam in the air. But try as I might, I just kept on getting dust under the cover. Each speck of dust I removed - another 4 appeared !!! No problem, I thought. I'll just use the spare protector and I'll be fine....

3 mins later, and there were 2 screen protectors in the bin.... and me feeling very angry, upset and bemused.

Fast forward 6 months. Here I am, happy, satisfied. At one with the universe. There is no screen protector on my note. I keep it in my pocket, careful not to put keys/coins in the same pocket. I take it to the beach. I drop my son off & pick him up from child care every day, and he brings home a tonne of sand with him... yet no scratches on my phone.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dacpr:
SPG Mat protection

I'm using SPG mat protection, very good, no fingerprints, have it now for 10 month, not willing to take it off soon ;)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] k@ke:
My Note is running naked, just the way i like it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] THUDUK:
My last note, got a scratched screen, only very slight, but I always noticed it, the stylus must have picked up some fine grit and I remember the horrid feeling as the scratch happened, was devastated, now with my second note I have a decent screen protector in place, wouldn't even know it was there, just feel safe, especially as I use the stylus all the time.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dinfung:
i ran clear coat for a few months then it became yellowish, replaced a 2nd pcs after a few month it became yellowish again. finally took it off, and running without a protection for a few months now. never been happier with it. the screen is smooth to touch and great to look at. i will never put a screen protector on any device anymore,
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] cheryanne:
I always use a matte screen protector and replace them every six months or so as they seem to accumulate a few scratches from the stylus over that time. I just feel safer with the protector there ;)

Sent from my note as always :)

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[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] foolukluk:
This is my experience too. The screen looks so much better without a screen protector. The screen also doesn't leave marks so easily. AND not a scratch in sight after six months of use :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] zkyevolved:
Of course the screen looks better without another layer on top of it! But it DOES protect it! This is an expensive device. I would much rather have an extra layer of protection than a device that is all scratched up!

For resale value, no one wants a messed up screen.

The investment is small. I just bought 10 off ebay for under 5 dollars for my next note :D. They may be cheap, but they do their function: creating a layer between the outside world and the screen and protecting it. I'd recommend to everyone to get one!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] naimmkassim:
I just change my screen protector yesterday after use it for 10 month..it takes a lot of scratch due to S Pen..its even get deep scratch one..screen protector make me feel very save :D

My advise is to use screen protector. Better save than sorry :thumbup:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] rraaka:
how do you take them off and get naked ? do you need to have long nails ?

id like to know the technique

the shop owners i pointed out back clipping to, said I need to put a new screen guard on :laugh:

i came away without a word, you just cant convince them

but id like to remove mine, on my own, thanks

loved reading the posts here esp the socks one :cyclops:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] zkyevolved:
a piece of tape on any edge and press down and then lift. Works every time for me.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] shabhrish:
never.

Never use it. Y?

1.yr insultung gorilla glass.

2.yr insulting s.amoled colour.

3.yr insulting smooth flow n touch of TW.

4.yr insulting yrself u cant protect yr scrern.Lolz...:laugh:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] kyrirhcp:
As Scientists, I believe the people over at corning would appreciate the fact that their technology is being scrutinized so thorroughly. Also they brought out Gorilla Glass 2, so I guess that they themselves understood the limitations of their own amazing creation. There is nothing wrong with overprotection, as long as I keep it in perfect condition. I use Spigen Glas.t and have none of the negative effects you described whatsoever.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Iron Doktor:
I never use a screen protector. I have a Samsung flip case on my note and that's it. 8 months of scratch free operation so far, even though my note has been dropped a few times now.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] djscopesofm:
My phone came with a screen protector.. it go scratched in my pocket so I took it off. Been running naked for over a month and loving it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] N3w_Typ3:
I think to each of it's own.

I prefer to have screen protector on. It is more like a sense of security for me.

Originally, I had Martin Field by overlay on, followed by Mercury Matt colour selection and now using 3M Estoc.

I have to say... GOOD for me ... lol
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] se1988:
You Sir, are insulting everyone and everything with a post like that.

No screen protector for me, as the scratches I have and will get, I can live with.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] valentinrascu:
I trying to putting different types of screen protector,but I don't like.is better naked....

Inviato dal mio Transformer Prime TF201 con Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Repcak3:
Screen protectors are the saviours of the screen on ur phone. if you have bubbly stuff on ur screen either take it off or buy a new protector. they are really cheap. My phone lated 4 years with a screen protector without a scratch. i would say..

DONT TAKE IT OFF :p
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] rcheung28:
I have to have a screen protector on. My Galaxy Ace with gorilla glass got scratched badly from the phone sitting on a table, screen facing down. Even though my screen protector gets scratched even easier than glass, I'm fine with it because I change screen protectors every month.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Baker0:
I used to use one with my hd2. But never bought one with the note. My rule is don't put it in your pocket with keys or change. I've never had a scratch.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ConvertedtoAndroid:
I didn't for a few months. However, noticed one day that there was a scratch on my screen. Put on a matt protector shortly after.

Not too fussed about desensitization - its only a phone
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Sakthi23:
I use a local screen protector ... I am so cheap ;)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] burtcom:
My Note is still "new" I just got it last month and bought a OtterBox with a built-in screen protector for it.

The built-in protector does seem to diminish sensitivity, and its already getting scratched up, so I'm thinking about trying a regular screen protector.

My previous phone went commando for a long while with no problem. It even got dropped a few times, sliding on a dirt road once and concrete the next. I was amazed not to see any scratches. Then one day I put it in my pocket and forgot about some coins already in there. :crying: Strange that drops did nothing but a few minutes jingling around with coins did.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] abuihsan:
I don't use screen protector since new. Regularly clean the screen with a cloth that usually used to clean lenses. And I use OEM flip cover so it practically well protected :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] lathrodectus:
I've never used screen protectors. But noticed a fairly deep scratch on my note last week.

I think its better to use one :))
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] janming.hou:
Screen Protector

I always use one. Unless you don't care too much about screen scratches. I prefer PET clear screen protectors. You can buy them cheap from ebay.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] bokbeng:
gr.& oorssu

i used diamond effect screen protector since day one bought it:cyclops:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] cswintown:
Never use the screen protector on my phones.

Sent from my Note
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Dungeon47:
Always. I love the peace of mind. There are lots of good methods for a clean install.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] FreemanAMG:
I usually trust in Gorilla Glass, but since I saw a couple drop tests, I decided to go for some extra protection. I'm now using Spigen Glass.T and I must say is awesome! Totally unnoticeable once you put it on.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Att.Fan1982:
Most definitely use a screen protector with every touchscreen phone I've ever owned :cool:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] shabhrish:
u gotto

You have to cos.

1. Ace is a front end phone which has a low quality gorilla glass or some ace phone dont even ve tat.

2.always keep yr phone screen facing the roof.let its back get scratches if it has to.

3.every month u keep changing screen gaurd. yr investing money on a depreciaying electronic item.

Think wise Act wise Live wise.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] sujaishukla:
i use one. the day i bought the note i got matte griffin installed. was pretty good as long as hiding fingerprints and smudge goes but totally

crapped the colors visible, so after a while thought of getting the gadgetsheildz. installed it myself and is any ok product but is NOT at all nice to

be used with the pen as its leaves traces but the visibility is pretty good!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] rcheung28:
I thought all gorilla glass is the same quality? When I first got my ace, it came with the shiny white back piece and I didn't want to scratch that so I put the phone face down, hoping the glass will the scratch resistant. I had it face down daily for about a year for scratches to actually be visible.

Knowing that, when I got my note, I wanted to use a screen protector to protect the glass. I don't actually switch it every month, I only do it when a lot of scratches start to show, which is roughly 1 to 2 months. Plus, screen protectors are only 50 cents each. Even if I go for a new one every month, I'm not spending more than $6 a year. :P
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Livebyte:
Definitely must use a SP.

I scratched my Note.

Quite a number of scratches, but not really noticeable at first glance.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] @bushwilliams:
I am using this on my Note 2 and its excellent. I highly recommend, no loss of functionality or clarity and excellent protection.

SPIGEN SGP Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Screen Protector Clear Steinheil [Ultra Crystal] [2-PACK]

http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Protector-Steinheil-International/dp/B009F25Z6S/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1350646332&sr=8-5&keywords=n7100
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Tysken91:
I used a Coopter screen protector for a couple of months, but one day i fell off and i paniced. But somehow i didn't buy a new one and now, more than 3 months has passed and im still 100% scratch free. Apparently Gorilla-Glass is the **** :good:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ericsanzo:
I have been using a cheap screen protector worth USD$5 ever since I got my Note.

There are only minor scratches visible on the screen due to frequent use of the SPen.

At first, there was a noticeable pointy part on the pen and now there isn't.

After 1 year, I have decided to take the screen protector off because it gets oily and the rainbow effect isn't pretty.

I have been using NO screen protector for 1 month and it's quite good. The glass is less prone to rainbow effect than the cheap screen protector...For those who has firm hands and doesn't drop their phone, like me, I suggest you not to get a screen protector. No point spending more money on something useless if your phone isn't going to get damaged from dropping
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] abhinav quietly brilliant:
i am using a USD$2 screen guard :p
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] getack:
My Note came with that stupid flip cover. It almost DESTROYED my screen, as dirt comes in between the screen and cover, and it acts like sandpaper! :(

I soon removed it and went to the normal battery cover without the flip cover. The problem now is that the camera lens is totally exposed. Putting the phone down on it's back will most definitely scratch the lens!

I went out and got myself a Cygnett phone cover and screen protector. They work perfectly. The SP is affecting the S-Pen somewhat, but luckily I do not use it that much :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] quatzar:
I was previously on HTC desire hd rooted and bought Rom manager.

Now I've got a new note and pc odin flashed lpy the 638mb one.

I then rooted by copying the zips of su busybox and cwm to use in recovery. Not chainfire.

Recovery install from ext sd. Cwm then su.

That went fine. Have root.

But no clockworkmod installed.

Rom manager offers but asks which phone I have and the note isn't there! Just galaxy s1 and 2 atandt stuff etc.

Id like to flash other stuff in the future and feel naked without cwm.

1. Please what do?

2. Should I pay for mobile odin now? Is Rom manager not good. this board talks Always about mobile odin.

3. What's this I hear about super su? What's wrong with su? She getting old droopy woman?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Exfast:
The method you used will only give you a temporary CWM, and after you reboot your mobile (as what you did), its back to stock recovery without CWM.

If you really want CWM in your recovery, the only way is to flash the kernel with CWM. You can use mobile odin to flash the ZImage file (kernel with cwm).

Good luck.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mimic1011:
I just want the stock SMS black without having to root. Is that possible?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Arrio:
Use search. There are couple ones in this section.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jnr21:
http://db.tt/E264bHCi
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mimic1011:
I did search and found several. But none work on my phone. I'm assuming its because I'm not rooted. Thanks for posting that link but it says there's a problem parsing package.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hammer_Of_The_Gods:
Hi,

Yes you need root,system applications don't install like other applications,they must be "push" directly in system/app folder and have the correct permissions...

:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nexicon:
Sweet. Didn't know we could install this! Can I just use root explorer to drag it there and install from system/app? Then do I remove the original messaging apk or does it just update over it? Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hammer_Of_The_Gods:
Hi,

Yes you can use Root Explorer and yes just drag and drop in system/app and don't forget to set the correct permissions like the others apps in system/app...

For security rename your old Mms.apk (like Mms.apk.old or .bak) and keep it or move it in your sdcard,if something is wrong with your new app,delete-it and rename correctly your previous app.

Eventually reboot after and you're good...

:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nexicon:
Thanks it's beautiful. Now I rebooted but couldn't find any way to fix permissions. Do you mean in clockwork recovery? I'm using es file explorer. Thanks for your help
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hammer_Of_The_Gods:
Re,

Yes you can set the permissions in recovery in advanced settings if I remember right.

I don't use ES File Explorer but Root Explorer but I think in ES you can change the permissions,no?Like Root Explorer:long press on the app?

At worst you do it in recovery...

:)

EDIT:I just watched ES File Explorer on the Play Store and yes you can change the permissions (it's in the description) so it's like you want...Try in recovery it may avoid errors.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mimic1011:
Thanks.... Really didn't wanna root this one
[Android General] tajniacki:
Hi

few days ago i have released my game on android. I have spend almost a year on development.

There are two option available lite and full ( paid ) full - with full content, and lite with truncated content. Implemented market licensing library. And two separate analytics to track lite and full version separately.

After an hour from release there was first payment, and of course user canceled within 15 minutes transaction.

After 3 hours - i have noticed that google is indexing illegal APKs . What the **** !

They tells that are for developers , and in other side they indexing pirated content ;/

So far there were total 7 full purchases in 3 days

So here is analytics from full version ( from 3 days )

What should i think about this ? 7 purchases and 2600 UU ????

ps. i dont publish title in case of removal ( some may think it is promotion )
[Android General] mistermentality:
There is a lot of piracy on android, its very easy to find pirated apps and there's only one solution I could think of although not sure it is a perfect solution.

That would be to have the app check for licence validation and if none found over a long period of say a month have the app refuse to run until it can check with google but it might annoy a lot of potential users.

Dave

( http://www.google.com/producer/editions/CAownKXmAQ/bigfatuniverse )
[Android General] tajniacki:
There is license validation - but already cracked ;/
[Android General] lemonek:
hi tajniacki

I think that you are little bit on lost position. I think thats why some devs release only free apps with advertisements inside - but this have also some disadvantages:

I had app for kid - about learning letters. - After some realease dev add ads inside app thats ok for me - but how can i explain 2yo kid to not click on color bars that appear on bottom of screen?
[Android General] BorrowADolla:
^ haha good point. I think developers will have to go the extra mile in android. I think devs should use some type of Internet based verification (this would actually be a really good startup idea i think). Similar to windows except nothing works if the app is unable to connect to the internet every so often.
[Android General] tajniacki:
As Blizzard ? Keep most of the stuff on remote servers and play only after logging in ? It will be very hard for small devs , and startup idea is good :D

Everything can be cracked but this is madness :0 A lot of companies tried to have better DRM protection without luck. So we are on the lost position which is very sad.
[Android General] mistermentality:
That's a big problem for people like myself who live in areas where they can't always get reception for a licence check or who don't have a data connection.

I bought a panorama camera app then found it only works when connected to internet....bit pointless if you are trying to take pic of a place that has no reception though.

Dave

( http://www.google.com/producer/editions/CAownKXmAQ/bigfatuniverse )
[Android General] yollasho:
It is sad. Especially for small developers that spend tons of time and don't necessarily have the resources to implement insane drm and licensing/validation structures.

I think like much pirated content, we just have to hope there are enough decent people still willing to pay for things. And realize not every pirated copy is a lost sale. Pretty lame that they are readily indexing that stuff, but I'm guessing it'd be hard not to.

I'd hate to add up how much I spend on apps. I've probably only refunded a couple times when I felt the app wasn't what I needed or if I already had a competing paid app I felt was still stronger.

Good luck!
[Android General] BorrowADolla:
Yes, it would be expensive and impractical for small devs. But on the flipside, only the more expensive apps are readily available as pirated copies.

Im not saying u need Internet every time. But u will need internet for installation and u will need it like every other time u use the app. Obviously not the way to go for many types of apps.
[Android General] SifJar:
Wow, I knew Android piracy was bad, but I didn't realise it was that bad. The worst part is that whatever DRM or whatever you add, they'll crack it in days :( Tools like apktool or apk-manager or whatever, while designed to create mods and themes etc. for apps, make it all to easy to reverse engineer apps. Sucks, but I guess that's "how it is" :(

EDIT: It's not hard to see why many devs turn to putting ads in their apps and releasing for free.
[Android General] The_R:
I think the best way to look at piracy as a content creator is to look at the people that illegaly download your content as a group that isn't a part of your potential customers. These people always justify their ways by saying they "wouldn't buy it anyway". But then if you wouldn't buy it anyway, why the hell do you want to pirate it?

It sucks but that's the way it is! I think you should just try and look at the positive side that your work was that good that it got pirated :)
[Android General] SifJar:
That's easy to say, but when 7 out of ~3000 customers are paying, it's not so practical any more.
[Android General] iok1:
Most pirates are the younger generation, imagine, they have no options for paying the app, therefore they become pirates and unfortunately they stick to it.

If there were young people-friendly payment methods then maybe 15-30% more would pay.

So this is the sad reality we're living in.

Sent from my HTC Optimus Ray S
[Android General] mcord11758:
To be honest, most piracy occurs with apps the user would not purchase but if they can get it for free they would try it. I am not defending the act I do not pirate and have only purchased 4 apps. It is a catch 22, I do not want to waste money on crap, and the developer deserves their due for there efforts. If piracy did not exist, I guess my point is that you would not have nearly the number of downloads

Flyer
[Android General] nerdfacenyan:
This is very true, as a young teenager I had no choice, as I had no income source, no cc to validate when I did get money, and it just stuck. Only recently have I realized that it's not a good practice. I still pirate all of my media initially, but many things I buy, especially if the dev or artist is struggling or new (Sarah donner and her music) or if the product is absolutely amazing (minecraft, the binding of isaac)
[Android General] mistermentality:
Maybe put a version of your app out there with a few features disabled but use adverts in it and perhaps it would earn more income as people will click ads at some point and each click is money you might not have from the app if only selling one version?

Dave

( http://www.google.com/producer/editions/CAownKXmAQ/bigfatuniverse )
[Android General] Mister J:
You guys are forgetting about adblock on android. But yes, I have pirated some apps, but if I like it, I'll support the developer. If the Dev gets no money, that means no app.