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[Galaxy S III Accessories] ZUUL42:
I ALWAYS get one. If it makes it feel cheap, you probably got a cheap and/or crappy screen protector.

I like Martin Fields and have used Seidio ones as well. ZAGG (I think it is) you can get a Best Buy and other places SUCK. They have a sticky or rather rubber feel to them so your fingers don't glide smoothly and probably are what give people the "cheap" feel. The first two I mentioned feel identical to the glass. You won't even know they're there. I get a new phone once a year and never had more than a scratch or two on the protector only. Peel it off ... brand new phone still.

I figure it also helps against breakage since there is an extra layer of protection reinforcing the structure. Kind of like laminated glass. A friend got a giant gouge in his RAZR. GIANT wound to the screen protector, but it didn't make it through to the glass surface. No cracks or even scratches ... to the glass.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] knightblaze:
I stopped investing in them. My iPhone 4 was without for a year and no scratches. The protectors had scratches but they aren't as durable as the screen
[Galaxy S III Accessories] tomtommy306:
What the hell are those napkins made of? Dear lord.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] scitech09:
Definitely get a screen protector. Get a dry install screen protector that is clear and I guarantee that you won't notice it. I recommend SGP Nano Clear for this phone. It is very easy to install and works very well with cases. The only drawback is that it leaves about 1 mm or so uncovered around the edges, but fortunately this will be covered by most cases.

If you are wondering about getting a screen protector, then get one. You may regret it otherwise.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] BlaydeX15:
I got the Steinhill Ultra Crystal. It's a fingerprint magnet, but so it the rest of the phone, feels just like the glass though.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] DarkManX4lf:
Yes get a screen protector. I highly recommend that you get one. Gorilla glass 2 is not scratch proof. I already scratched my screen and my HTC evo 4g lte screen. :-(
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ergibson83:
Why would you not get a screen protector for this phone? This is not a cheap phone so do yourself a favor and get you a good screen protector. You touch the screen whenever you use the phone and everytime you touch it, you risk scratching it due to dirt being on your hands. Protect your investment!

Normally I purchase wet application protectors from bestskinsever.com but wet application protectors do not play well with tpu cases for this phone.

I recommend the Reearth dry screen protector. You can find it on Amazon for 11.99 and it includes 2 protectors. It's an awesome protector and you won't even know it's on your phone.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] louiscyphere13:
No ...I'm not getting one,..I dropped my s2 down a stairs, was hit head on by a drunk driver , found my phone about 200 feet from my vehicle on the road, it had one tiny scratch that you could barely see,..and the S3 has a stronger screen, but its whatever you wanna do
[Galaxy S III Accessories] fventura03:
no case or screen protectors for me. just ruins the overall niceness of the phone. :highfive:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] clninja:
Screen protector? That's what insurance/ warranty Is for.... before you sell it... warranty exchange it for one that looks new. ( only reason to have the extended warranty)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] DarkManX4lf:
How would you claim a scratched screen under warranty? Wouldn't you have to pay a deductible?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SamsungVibrant:
Yes put a protector. Both Gorilla Glass and Gorilla Glass 2 still DO SCRATCH
[Galaxy S III Accessories] eyecon82:
I vote no screen protector
[Galaxy S III Accessories] DarkManX4lf:
If you don't care about scratches on your screen then don't buy a screen protector.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] #1RAGE:
If the SGS3 is as good as the orginal SGS in terms of screen toughness than I think it will be fine without a screen protector if you follow some common sense and take care of it.

I used my SGS 9000M without any screen protection for two years. I always slid it into my pants pockets (usually jeans). I accidentally dropped it a few times on various surfaces. After two years there are some micro scratches that you can only see when the screen is off. Honestly a screen protector would be far more visible than the tiny scratches on my SGS.

If you don't use a screen protector and follow these suggestions, I think you'll be alright.

- Don't put phone in pocket with keys or other hard or metallic objects

- Don't wipe screen if there is any abrasive material on the screen (dirt, sand, etc). Attempt to remove material without any pressure - blow it off first.

- Handle with care. Screen protector or not, you should try avoid dropping your phone. Dropping can possibly crack screen but I think it is unlikely unless from a very high height. Dropping mine only resulted in cosmetic damage to corners of the SGS.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Zor Omega:
I've had the og epic 4g, nexus s, and now the s3. Never had a screen protector on any of them. I'm careful with my devices, but I've dropped my nexus on a concrete parking lot, the case for off and it landed face down...dusted it off, and no scratches! Then again I've seen my friend drop his nexus from about 6 inches on hardwood floor and the screen cracked! I think it's just luck off the draw. I don't like compromising the quality of the screen with the protector, but that's just me.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] clninja:
For insurance you would... not for warranty.. only a cracked screen voids warranty.. not scratched
[Galaxy S III Accessories] KillaHurtz:
Insurance is outside of warranty, my PHP covers anything. I could say I got drunk and shot it and they would still replace it.

Moving on to Gorilla Glass and Gorilla Glass 2.

You can see all the devices I have had in my sig and all of them will scratch, including the GS3. Gorilla glass is formulated to be flexible to deter breakage. Gorilla glass 2 is only thinner. Even a windshield or mirror will scratch from dirt, so consider that.

My best advice is to get a static protector and wet apply it for a similar feel to the original screen. I did this on my Note, GS2, and plan to for this device as well.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Docavelli:
So what did you decide op?

I'm interested because I generally find these threads ultimately useless for anything other than finding out what brand of something those that are using one have.

Since there are always two camps you'll rarely get a feel for if you should get one or not.

I just find it funny because these threads always end up looking the same.

XDA Mobile
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jbass350z:
Will the screen protectors lay down smooth on an already slightly scratched screen?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrischoi:
Not always. If it's a wet application, the liquid/soap whatever is mixed with the water may fill the scratch and hide it. Depending on how deep or severe it is, it may still show.

Dry application most likely won't fill the screen.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] FormulaLT1:
I decided to go with a screen cover only because of past experience, even with gorilla glass. It is not scratch proof and accidents happen way too easily and then you are left thinking if only I had. Well, its true I may never need the extra protection of my screen cover but I went with ghost armor and for 20 dollars I have a lifetime warranty on the cover and it isn't really noticeable to me that its even on (after the first day, it takes some time to completely adhere). With a phone as nice as the GS3, I wouldn't think twice about it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] werked:
Necessary-no

Smart-yes

Sent str8 from my half eaten Banilla Ice Cream Samich
[Galaxy S III Accessories] illusion787:
screen proector

I really dont know much about screen protectors but a friend of mine recommended to use xo skins brand , so i decided to purchase one. I was pretty satisfied and have had it for over a week now and haven't had any problems with it. I am sure other companies work just as well though, i just happened to go with xo skins.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] c4v3man:
I'm pretty anti-screen protector, however I will say this... My Droidx lasted for 2 years with practically no scratches, but the GS3 I've had for 2 weeks already has scratches. They're only noticeable with the screen off, and viewing it off axis, so they won't bother me other than knowing that they exist. So far, not super impressed with Gorilla Glass 2...

That being said, since the scratches are already there, I figured there's no reason to have a screen protector on. Anything that will likely scratch the screen to a noticeable degree will likely kill the screen to the point where I can just get a replacement device through insurance.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dave1977nj:
Compare it to wearing a rubber then you got your answer :silly:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] scitech09:
I get the impression that Gorilla Glass 2 may be more susceptible to scratches. I looked at display models of the HTC One X at an AT&T store a while back and they were loaded with scratches, while slightly older phones were scratch free. Gorilla Glass 2 may be thinner and more flexible, but this may be at the expense of scratch resistance. Just a thought.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] piercedgeek:
Sadly that's pretty much how it works, the glass can either be super resistant to scratches, but ends up being very brittle, and more likely to shatter on impact, or it can be soft, easier to scratch, but much more forgiving to drops. Can't have both.

I owned an EVO 4G and EVO 3D, replaced my screen twice on the 4G due to shatters, but yeah, I can't recall ever having scratches on any them. Never used a screen protector. Hearing this about the Galaxy S3 though, I may start using one (ordered the phone today, should arrive next week). I think I'd kind of prefer a screen less likely to shatter, but put up with a screen protector instead... keeping an eye on this thread for the best "hardly tell it's there" protector :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] illusion787:
thx

ok thanks for all your help guys. It is much appreciated

I have heard that from alot of people and that is why i never tried it out......
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Guyton:
I don't thinks so. Check out this video of what this guy does to the screen without scratching it. I wouldn't have believed it. It made me cringe just to watch it. I can't post the direct link, but you can find it by searching Youtube for Samsung Galaxy S3 vs. Apple iPhone 4S - Knife Screen Scratch Test.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] cherrypick:
better to get a screen protector. a screen protector of high transparency doesn't fade much your phone's beauty.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] monstaX:
I recommend a screen protector. But i do not take my own advice. My dumbass was showing off that a key wouldnt scratch it. It did. Very hard to see. But i can seee it. Not noticable but i can see it. It made me want to get a screen protector but i havent learned my lesson. Iove its beauty!!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] illusion787:
yeah I am glad I got my screen protector, I have seen to many phones get scratches very easily without them. And after a while those scratches do add up to a lot of BS on your screenface. It is money well invested, cause like you said love its beauty. They are really not that expensive and very easy to install, definately worth the time to take care of your phone. Especially if you carry it in your pocket along with loose change or your keys it is bound to get scratches very easily.

Plus there are many different companies to choose from and types.......
[Galaxy S III Accessories] PDXunicorn:
Never been a big fan of invisishield but picked up the HD version of it and love it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] demetriusr03:
Just Ordered the SGP Curved Crystal but it will take 3-4 weeks before it ships. I have a temporary cheap one on for now. Having a screen protector can't hurt so the choice is yours and depends on how you treat your phone, how you use it and the environment you use it in.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] nabbed:
Agreed.

The HD version is the one to get. The normal sucks really bad.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] iGoOsE76:
I just finished installing a skinomi.. I don't think it will need one but just like ppl said before. For resale value.. it's worth putting one on..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] priyana:
doesn't it look a bit weavy? Is it normal?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Luraisin:
Which one can give the same screen touch sensation
[Galaxy S III Accessories] cecilia:
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how strong Corning’s Gorilla Glass 2 is
[Galaxy S III Accessories] night252:
I use a screen protector on all of my phones, G glass ii can still scratch IMO

Sent from my SAMSUNG SIII I747 running cm-10
[Galaxy S III Accessories] NativeTxn:
I was going nude the first few days, but I was at the mall yesterday for a movie and they have a Ghost Armor kiosk there. I have used GA on my last two phones (Inspire and Skyrocket) and quite liked it, so I went ahead and had them throw one on. I'm careful with my phones, but things can still happen, so you never know.

Plus, I typically sell my previous phone when I get a new one, so it doesn't hurt if the screen is as pristine as possible for resale purposes.

At the end of the day, it is not "necessary" in the sense that you can certainly use the phone without a screen protector. But as others have said, GG2 is not scratch-PROOF, it is just scratch resistant. But, it just comes down to whether a scratch (big or small) would bother you or not - me, I'm OCD enough that I would notice a scratch and it would bug me that it was there, even if most others would not notice it in passing.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] louiscyphere13:
This is why I buy my phones from best buy, and use there plan ,.always have since my captivate,..one of the main reasons was because of the insurance plan,you can tell them you ran over your phone with your car just to see what would happen and they have to replace it,..doesn't matter how the phone was damaged you get a new one,...now as far as scratches yes the screen will get them on it,.barely noticeable but it will get scratched,..I use to do the screen protector thing but didn't like the way it would feel after, or how it would look,..I'll prob end up getting another case with a screen protector on it,..I honestly don't know right now,..there gonna have more and more cases, extended batteries, screen protectors , stuff like that coming out.,im just waiting for now
[Galaxy S III Accessories] werked:
I'm using the sgp ultra nano and the screen feels buttery smooth. So that would be my vote....I don't plan on trying any other brand bc this one is perfect to me. Super clear, virtually invisible and buttery smooth feel.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] robertwind89:
I would definitely get a screen protector I just bought my s3 yesterday had it in my pocket for an hour at work, now its got 3 little scratches. I made the mistake of thinking the screen would be just as solid as the original galaxy I was wrong :mad:

Going to go buy one today as well
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kevindd992002:
So would i get a glossy or matte screen for my s3?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] avarize:
Keep in mind that gorilla glass is scratch resistant, not scratch proof.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kevindd992002:
So glossy or matte? Is a cheap scrren protector fine?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] avarize:
Plenty of reviews and products around. Fan of the spigen nano myself
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kevindd992002:
But what would you prefer, glossy or matte?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] etc6849:
I used my HTC EVO 4g for almost 2 years without a screen protector. I did have a case that protruded some to protect the screen though. I kept the phone in my pocket with my keys many times, and never really scratched it. There's two 1/8" long surface scratches, but that's all. I even took my keys to my Evo screen once to see if I could scratch it intentionally and couldn't...

If the S3 uses the same corning gorilla glass that my EVO used, I wouldn't worry about it provided you get a case that protrudes a little (in case you drop the phone and it slides on cement). The EVO was a well made phone though, so it wouldn't surprise me if the S3 screen isn't as durable.

If I ever find a screen protector that feels right and is as durable as gorilla glass, I'll change my mind and say why not use one, but I haven't yet. Who wants to go around with a scratched up screen protector to protect a phone anyways?

---------- Post added at 08:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:24 PM ----------

Forgot to mention not all phones have Gorilla glass... For example, my Nexus S 4g has several scratches because I thought it was durable like my EVO and it wasn't. So definitely check the specs ;)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] gordonzhao:
If you want to see scratches, specifically hairline scratches from sand then don't get one. If you want the comfort of scratching only the screen protector which can be replaced then get one. Check out Spigen glas.t it resembles a naked screen as it is made out of glass.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy SIII
[Galaxy S III Accessories] aerobharath:
Yes

i tried to use it without a protector for sometime and seriously after some days i found few scratches :( could tolerate it.. so got a protector....
[Galaxy S III Accessories] gordonzhao:
S3 is gorilla glass 2. And evo is gorilla glass one, not that it matters but glass is glass and it will get scratched by sand and other small specks if debris found in pockets. I have some tech armor protectors I got from Amazon on mine and there is a small hairline scratch on it. Whereas if it were on the naked screen my heart would have dropped. But since it's only on the screen protector I'll change it in a few weeks if there are any more scratches.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy SIII
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 88EVGAFTW:
My fiance put my S3 in her purse for not even 2-3 hours and there was a very noticeable scratch starting from the speaker and down into the screen about 1/4 of the way into it. This was no micro scratch like the ones you get from being in pockets etc...it was a noticeable deeper scratch and I was pissed. Luckily my phone had a few glitches and I got a brand new one from warranty and slapped on a free protector from the sprint store. It looks like rainbow dots all over but it will have to do for now until I get the SGP Glas or something.

When I had my S2 for 1.5 years i never had a protector on it and it got a lot of tiny micro scratches on it only visible when you cleaned the screen.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] DrKaotica:
Spigen curved crystal.. its amazing.. tech armor felt nice but the fit wasn't too good.. and left a big spot uncovered by the sensors..

Xoskins is also very nice for a wet application..

Cheap protectors are cheap.. they won't install as well and won't hold up.. spent 15 bucks shipped to get a 2-3 pack of high end ones.. its worth it..

Did I mention the spigen curved crystal?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] etc6849:
So, is curved crystal not dented by a finger nail? Now I'm confused because the youtube video showed that it was... The amazon reviews for it also don't look very good either, so I'm too scared to order it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] stir fry a lot:
My Epic 4g lasted two years without a scratch (even several face down slides across the concrete) but I tossed the GS3 to my wife the other day and ended up with three DEEP scratches from what I believe to be from her bracelet. I tried a scratch compound but it only ended up removing a large swath of the GS3's anti-glare coating which really pissed me off. I just received my Armorsuit screen protector today and it works great. No orange peel effect and feels smoother than a baby's bottom. My wife has had both PhantomSkinz and Zagg protectors for reference. The adhesive also filled the scratches pretty well so they are now barely noticeable. They're on Amazon for $10.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Natureboy72:
I use Ghost Armor, I don't even notice its on my phone
[Galaxy S III Accessories] gordonzhao:
Strange, I ordered the tech armor because I needed a few more bucks to get free shipping with the seidio active, better than I expected as the screen protector is cut enough not to brush with the case when I put it on.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy SIII
[Nexus S General] sdhanjal15:
Clockwork mod recovery has been updated via rom manager
[Nexus S General] caliban2:
Might want to add that the touch-version (6.0.0.6) still suffers from broken usb-mount. It's fixed in current non-touch (6.0.0.7).
[Nexus S General] hp420:
having trouble flashing the crespo4g recovery.img with fastboot...anyone else?? I ran

$ fastboot devices

my phone's there & connected. when I run

$ fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

I get error: cannot load 'recovery.img'

any help?
[Nexus S General] madd0g:
Check if the .img you have downloaded is named recovery.img :]
[Nexus S General] dirt:
+1, also, remove the $ the command i've always used is fastboot flash recovery recovery.img if recovery isn't saved as recovery.img either replace that w/ actual file name or rename img file... or you could cheat & update through rom manager app
[Nexus S General] explorer-10:
i tried updating mine through rom manager. after that, it shows successfully flashed recovery and its v6007. i reboot into recovery and its still v5020...*sadface*
[Optimus One, P500, V General] rachitshah:
Can we get notification of music like in ICS in Cm7 latest nightlies

(buttons start ,foward,backward) ??
[Optimus One, P500, V General] aravindsagar:
Yeah that would be nice.. I've seen it in some samsung stock ROMs based on Gingerbread.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] mrfahrenheit94:
So when I was looking at the settings for google now, there's a setting called tablet search which is a select list of your apps that google now presumably uses in order to answer your question to the best of it's ability. You can enable or disable whether or not google uses that app to give you an answer.

My question to you is do you know of any additional apps that will appear on the tablet search menu?

I haven't done much searching but I downloaded the IMDB app and it showed up on the list, and I enabled it.

Thank you,
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asifghufran:
I bought S3 from Dubai, every thing is perfect but there is no Dandelion Wallpaper. Tried to search the net but it looks like I am the only one in this world who is missing this wallpaper. I install the UK firmware but it was not there also. so I am just curious how is this possible, there are so many things blocked in this region but why will a wallpaper be Blocked.

Is there anyone from UAE or Dubai who just confirms me that they have the wallpaper on the phone so that I can return my unit. I dont know whether they will replace the phone just because only one wallpaper is missing.

Experts on XDA please help. I dont want to root my phone and dont want to use the fake ones.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00431:
There is no Dandelion 'Live' Wallpaper, its only a picture. Live one is made by someone else and not Samsung.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asifghufran:
This is Strange, all over the internet people are talking about original Dandelion. I don't know maybe you are right.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marcadam:
Download it from the play store for free
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cokeman2:
i have got the live dandelion wall paper, its way cooler than the still picture one which came with the sgs 3

the live one is free on google play store :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asifghufran:
Ya I know I can download it from playstore. But I thought that it's something origianally from Samsung and comes with S3 as stock and people are copying it to use it on other devices
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] onslaught86:
Hilarious that everyone and their mother is putting dandelion live wallpapers with floating seeds and ripples on the market 'like the S III' (Several with air push, I might add), and the real S III doesn't have a dandelion live wallpaper.