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[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Oleschuldad:
Had mine for a little over a month with no screen protector and no scratches so far.(knock on wood) For you guys ranting and berating us about not having any sense to purchase a cheap screen protector for our expensive devices, previously I put screen protectors on ALL my devices, but after seeing all the scratch test videos online for the SIII from Gorilla Glass and phone owners, etc... I decided not to put one on this phone. It's reasonable to assume that with the advances in materials and processes that they actually COULD make a glass screen that could hold up to the daily abuse/use without a screen protector.... I did put a nice rugged case on the phone though and I do keep it in a cell phone pocket in my jeans or front pocket with nothing else in it just in case.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] HolyGrail:
1) Gorilla glass is a well made glass.

2) This does not mean anything other then it is just a form of reinforced glass.

3) It can and will be scratched by keys, coins, small particles like dust, sand, and even jello for that matter.

4) It can and will shatter if dropped. Dependent on how it hits the ground.

5) Its not indestructible and was never meant to be.....Its just a stonger glass with the purpose of limiting or to help prevent damage of cheaper old glass...and plastic screens that scratched much more.

6) Bottom line....put on a screen protector or deal with the risks of not having one.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Oleschuldad:
I have no expectations of it being indestructible... I know it will still shatter... i am only referring to its scratch resistance...in my case I take great care to protect my screen but prefer to go skin free...knowing full well the risks...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] FirstNoobToBrickHisPhone:
Nano clear SGP screen protector arrived on day 2 so I'm lucky lol
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Vukadmos:
I had this issue with my HOX. Was able to return it without the rep at att noticing.

On my S3, I got a moshi screen protector on day 1. The screen looks dull, but I decided to baby it for a while until the "be careful with my new phone" effect wears off.

I would say go to the service center. If they don't offer a viable solution and you're on warranty, try to exchange it.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] corythug:
Keys and coins will not scratch it, the glass is harder then most metals, unless you have a tungsten key.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] BuckNekkid:
I agree with the posters who are complaining of micro scratches. I too have experienced this problem with the SGS3. I treat it the same as I treated my SGS (which lived 2 years without a screen protector). The SGS screen was definitely much more resistant to scratches than the SGS3. I am thinking either it is an issue with Gorilla Glass 2, a manufacturing defect on a particular batch (since it doesn't seem to be affecting everybody), or there is a coating on the screen which is getting scratched.

I almost think it is the third option, because I was also finding an issue with my finger hurting and heating up from friction when using the phone.

Bottom line, there definitely is a difference between GG on the SGS and GG2 on the SGS3. My preference is for the original.

EDIT: For those having the problem with the micro scratches, I recommend getting Ghost Armour. Had them install it on mine, and all the micro scratches can't be seen.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tarick09:
I have and had been using phones naked from iPhone 3GS, HTC One XL and now SG III, its been 2 weeks now with my SG III, i have seen no scratches so far. Probably the scratches ones has a defective screen or you guys are keeping keys, coins or other stuffs that scratches SG III in the same pocket.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Jcbzr:
I've had my phone for nearly 3 weeks now and there aren't any scratches on the screen. However, the back might have one or two very light scratches that can be seen under the right angle under light.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jcurley:
wrong, just saw a scratch on mine from my keys. That is the only thing it could be cause the scratch is right where my keys would hit the screen in my pocket. NO, I don't have my keys in my pocket totally, half hang in and half hang out. I can't take all the keys in my pocket, would drive me crazy. I do not have tungsten keys, just regular.

My GS1 never got a scratch on in in 2 years, but this one did in 2 months. Oh well, keeping in a hip case now, no need to get a screen protector, it's already scratched now.

EDIT: carried on the hip and damn thing fell out of the case. Screen replacement is a breeze with this phone!!! www.GoUnlock.com sells screens and it took 3 days to get it and only 5 minutes for me to put the new one in.

I did test it. When wearing jeans, the copper tabs in your jeans, WILL scratch the screen. When testing with a copper key (like a key for a master lock) WILL scratch the screen!

Regular keys, nope, copper yep. So stay clear of those tabs in your jeans and copper keys.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] drmanhattan:
Man it kills me when people give the guy a lecture about buying a screen protector. He is of the mind set that scratch resistant glass with a multi million dollar marketing campaign should at least buy u enough protection that the means of which it would take to scratch the screen would at the very least catch your attention as it's happening. Like if your screen is scratched without u noticing then it obviously didn't take much for it to occur which makes the gs3 screen a pos when it comes to scratch resistance. I own 3 and all of them are micro scratch magnets. Not so much deep abrasions, but it does hide them well. My nexus 4 on the other had has the same glass supposedly but under the same conditions fairs much better.

If you have no scratches then bully for you your lack of a problem does not mean a problem doesn't exist
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] wujiku:
i used a knife and keys on my screen bare so i have some scratches. didnt matter cause i dropped it on concrete within the first 3 days when they had no cases or screen protectors available. was one of the first people with the phone
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] coniacvsop:
I use the Skinomi wet application screen protector and it's like it's not even there. It seems to protect well and the fit is awesome. Definitely worth $10
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrhaley30705:
I can't see any scratches through the screen protector or the Otterbox defender
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Rekzer:
Before i even bought my phone i ordered a Trident Aegis Case and Spigen Screen protector. The spigen one feels like glass which is kinda nice. After my GSII got some tiny cracks that you can see at certain angles, and a chip on the screen, i decided id baby this phone.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] goobs408:
All I bought were some cheap 2$ for 6 screen protectors off eBay and they work like a charm. No complaints. Also have a body glove case that protects me 99% of the time. The 1% cost me a new screen.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] markandmyia:
Screen protectors scratch much easier than my gs3 screen does. In the end, I don't want to look at or feel scratches every time I use my phone, and the best way for me to achieve that is to just be careful and not use anything on my screen. I have had a HTC Hero, HTC Evo, HTC Inspire, HTC Radar, Samsung GS2, Samsung Nexus GSM, Samsung Infuse, HTC OneX, Samdung Focus Flash, Samsung Galaxy Note, and now the GS3, and the Nokia Lumia 920...and the only phone I ever had scratches on it was the Hero. I used screen protectors on my EVO...but after that...I have never put one on my screen again. .....just saying.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] benefit14snake:
I've got a ton of micro scratches on mine. Never had this problem on my bionic, DROID razr or razr maxx. Also never had it on my transformer prime. I'm very careful with all of my devices. Nothing deep, just micro.

Sent from my T999 GS3 @ 2GHZ
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] egyptshun:
EXACT SAME THING.My phone is a vital organ of me.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] geoldr:
I have a few micro scratches on mine. I used to have Ghost Armor, but after 6 months of use that stuff sucks. It turned yellow, and if you ever scratched it with a fingernail or something the marks are visible. So after 6 months I had a very bumpy screen. After taking off the Ghost Armor I was really surprised by how nice the screen is. Im considering getting another screen protector, but never again a wet applied one.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] htcbrazilian:
I have maybe to hair line scratches and after putting ghost armor, screen protector it filled in the scratches
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Mac1679:
Yes, I didn't have my very long, maybe a couple months and noticed I had scratches too. From what I read, I thought the screen would be tougher than that but I was wrong. Had to put on a screen protector.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] iTchill:
Everybody that doesn't use a screen protector as some minor scratches.. its normal .me personally i cant stand the touch of a screen protector ..yes i have scratches but i almost never see them because when i look at my phone ..the screen is ON .

Now dont go tell my secret to everybody because some company who sell you saranwrap for 15$ might go bankrupt .
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] md1008:
Yeah my other phones I had minus the lg optimus V didn't get the minor scratches. I never bothered because screen protectors are far more prone to scratches than the actual screen. With this phone however I used one immediately after I noticed small surface scratches. For me its a personal preference because rest assured in a year or 2 when I want a new phone I will sell this, or god forbid I need quick money asap...I want to retain most of the resell value as possible

sent from my Samsung Gangster S III on the T-Mobile network
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] RPelham:
I have the same thing as most of you. I owned an iPhone 4 (hate to admit that lol) and never had a single scratch on it with no protector, now my GS3 has several surface scratches. Unfortunately it seems Samsung dropped the ball on higher end materials.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jamesd1085:
Mine is perfect but my girls is messed up pretty bad...I have a black one and carry it in my pocket with keys, change etc. And she babies hers...its weird that hers is jacked up...she has white one
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] erbsmokah:
You should be able to buff those scratches out with a good polish. they will reappear over time eventually though.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Danvdh:
get ghost armor guys, seriously worth it
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] force70:
Ill 2nd that..i bought the phone and this applied and hour later.to not at least have a screen protector (gorilla glass or not) is just....well...not too smart IMO.No offense guys but cmon take care of your devices!

As far as ghost armour going yellow...mine has been on since june 27 and its perfectly clear still.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] :
I've had my S3 since last summer and I have been using it without a screen protector ever since. There are no scratches on the device. I've even dropped it a couple times into some dirt and grass and it still looks perfectly fine.

I had my S2 for a year and dropped that one even more without a case and still never got a single scratch.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] knightblaze:
Using it without a protector since July with no scratches. I typically use a Seidio holster and surface case or my elago case in my pocket. Sometimes it goes in with my lighter and I move it to another pocket.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] kofrad:
Be careful with the lighters. The glass itself on my s3 is fine as I have a screen protector but I brushed the metal wheel against the screen protector last night and it lightly scratched. Luckily it's faint and not visible except in the right light.

Other than that, not a single mark on the screen protector or glass, but countless scratches on the plastic case on the back from my keys.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jpcdeux:
You do know gorilla glass is just a coating right?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] toomuchcode:
don't use a screen protector, just dedicate a pocket away from keys / coins :)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Wilcox12:
No scratches here. But It seems like the oleophobic coating may have rubbed off? When I first bought my GS3 fingerprints were not a problem but after a couple months of OCD screen cleaning it got very oily very quick. Now using Spigen nano and LOVE it! Anyone else had this problem?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] corythug:
Been using mine naked since launch, 1 scratch. That happened the other day when my phone fell out of my pocket and slip across the floor at my work face down. 1 small scratch on the screen but a second piece of the back cover broke off lol.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Dral29:
Got it! Never trust even if the screen its announce to be titatium topdog glass
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] geoldr:
When I bought my S3 I immediately put on Ghost Armor. But after a few months of use, my ghost armor got yellow, and you can see a bunch of dents in it. I guess that's why they say it's cheap to replace, because you should be replacing it every 4 months of so. Instead of replacing I just ripped it off and used my phone until yesterday without a screen protector. Perfectly fine. Just a pocket with no keys. The screen was way nicer looking without the Ghost Armor. But now that I got a new case, the Urban Armor Gear, it came with a cheap 3 cent screen protector that I applied just for kicks, and I love it. It's super clear, and if I scratch it with my finger it recovers (unlike Ghost Armor in which you can see a bunch of lines just from scratching with your nail). I still have the ghost armor on the back of my phone because my phone is in a case. If I didn't have a case, id rip that ugly yellow crap off my phone instantly. Its funny how much of a difference there is between the actual back cover (white plastic) vs how yellow the Ghost Armor got.

Don't! get Ghost Armor. I would suggest to stay away from any of the wet applied screen protectors and just get this case. Awesome case (many reviews online) and screen protector.

http://www.amazon.com/Urban-Armor-Gear-GLXS3-COMP-WHT-VP-Composite/dp/B008EPW1MI/
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] davidstech11:
The GS3 display is NOT very sensitive. You can't expect just because whatever you did with other devices will mean your GS3 has the exact same thing done to it. Even so, I had my for about 7 months or so and my display is great. No marks or scratches. Even though I never needed a display protector I seen way too many people complain on threads like this about how this or that device display scratched way easier than x, y, z. So knowing I don't like or want to see scratches I got a display protector. And over half a year later I am still happy.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Heisenberg420:
+1 my display is still flawless. Maybe a little more prone to fingerprints now..

Get a case that the front edges are elevated over the screen. For me dropping the phone is inevitable. I got a speck candy shell with shock proof protection.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] remix7196:
Just wanted to chime in and mention that I have had my S3 for months and I don't see a single scratch. That being said, I keep it by itself in my pocket.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MeS117:
I also noticed some scratches (very faint), after a couple of months. I could only see them when put into the light. I believe it is lint and sand particles that have caused this.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] SRTGS300:
Nope, Otterbox over here lol.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] cavsoldier19d:
Screen protector + protective case = common sense.

I have no pity at all for ppl who won't spend a little bit more to protect their phones...then come on here and gripe about damages to their phones.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] squid93:
Not using any screen protector and no scratches so far.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] curry67:
Quartz scratches everything and its an extremely common particle pretty sure one of the most common on the planet. All my devices have ghostarmour on front and back and this will save the area that is covered. Only thing that bugs me is how they make the chrome bezel so ez to chip.

I use to think gorilla glass was savoir but its just a better product then lime glass.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Mrlovkim:
I don't get it if you buy these exspensive phones and don't spend a littke extra to protect your investment then your a bit dopey.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Uggo:
What I don't get is people who go into a thread about scratched screens without contributing anything constructive.

You've got scratches? Oh, yeah, you should have used a screen protector.

Right, thanks a heap.

I had an Atrix 4g for a year and a half and had NO scratches at all with Gorilla Glass 1. I had a screen protector on it for a little while, but hated how it felt, so I took it off, expecting it to get scratched up, but it never did. I assumed that GG2 would be at least as strong as the original, but after less than 2 months it's got a number of light scratches and 2 mildly deep scratches. That's with the same exact use pattern I had with the Atrix. It's not about being cheap, it's about experience telling me that I didn't need a screen protector with Gorilla Glass.

You're right, shame on me for expecting a product to be as good as it's predecessor.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] May82:
I also baby my phone and recently noticed a small micro scratch that's only visible in the light with the screen off. I bought a techskin protector and could be happier. Very clear and smooth. I actually like the slightly tacky feel while texting, it keeps my fingers from sliding to other keys.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] COfatboy:
Yes, I too had an Atrix 4G. Had a few minor scratches but nothing to worry about. There is definitely some discrepancy is the quality of the gorilla glass on the S3. It's not the same as it used to be, there are way too many people reporting issues.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] RomsWell:
Even a tiny little bit of sand on your finger is like throwing it in a rock tumbler. Sand will scratch any glass surface. Even gorilla glass.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Lmetcalf:
I like Zaggs invisguard , it feels like there is no screen protector at all :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikkitan:
The SoundAlive S3 musicplayer on my Note are not in affected ???so anyone have the same prolems //?w/headphone on.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chadhoard:
Has anyone tried Helly Bean??
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loosedupon:
Yeah, it's rock solid. Fast too, especially with the Devil 3 HB 1.1 kernel.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iKoolkid:
Does it have /datadata?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loosedupon:
Yeah, Helly Bean uses /datadata
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iKoolkid:
The file was 142 megs. ITS DOWNLOAD TIME WAS THE SAME AS A 600 MEG FILE.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AgentFour20:
Just jumped on board with Helly Bean . GPS sees birds on this ROM but haven't been able to get any locks . I'm going to mess with it some more after work . Seems good so far .
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iKoolkid:
Its extremely fast.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] icarianecho:
Yeah, I'm having the same results re: GPS.

Let us know if you work it out (I'll do the same).

[@chad: Nice ROM, def /datadata, cosign others impressions. Dive in.)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iKoolkid:
Well IDC about GPS so no prob for me.

Sent from my Jellied out Vibrant sandwich. Check out the Hellybean nightlies Here and here
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kazumahits:
i have a noob question: how about the ICS bug "the internal sd card destroyer" ? this can be trigger in Helly bean? any reported that they can't access the internal sd card/internal storage? thanks
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FooSchnickens:
GPS seemed about normal for me, but I always use an external BT GPS receiver anyway. If I can figure out why my radio won't pick up any networks it could very well be my daily. Well, that and battery usage which is left to be seen.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Grle Xperia:
Hey guys!

I have sa Xperia Arc LT 15i. Kernel version : ArcKnight by Jimboo77.

Ice Crema Pureness ROM.

I want to flash another kernel,but phone can't get in fastboot.

Menu + power don't work.

It starts to charge,instead to blue LED lights up.

Anyone know how to solve this?

Tnx n advance and sry for bad English.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ksako:
Menu+power is not needed to enter fastboot mode.

Just plug usb cable with pressing menu.

Flashmood is not work?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Someguyfromhell:
Hold down Menu button and connect the USB cable. Do not use the power button.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MMcCraryNJ:
So with today's Wallet update, I was trying to get it working on my Nexus 7 tablet. For some reason, the update wasn't showing right away, so I found a Play Store link online. Surprisingly, it listed my Verizon Galaxy Nexus as being compatible. I installed right from the browser Play Store. It was sent to my device, and after a brief force close or two during setup, it is now running on both my Nexus 7 and Verizon Galaxy Nexus.

I am not rooted, but am unlocked. Stock 4.0.4. The only thing I do notice is that the Google Prepaid Debit Card is different on both devices, even though it's setup using the same Google Account (The Galaxy Nexus has a prepaid card that I added back in January with the correct balance, the Nexus 7 has a brand new debit card with 10 dollars pre-loaded on it).

Anyone else notice this? Was it just a glitch in the system that let me do this?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sstang2006:
It still does not support the Verizon Nexus.

About the $10, I don't know if can call it a glitch or not. But google gives you the free $10 every time you activate a new device.

Call money market and have them transfer the balance from your phone to your Nexus 7 and you get to keep the $10 from the tablet.

It happened to me when I exchanged my nexus at verizon, I got $10 from my original nexus, and another $10 from the new phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jacscik:
Found a link to google wallet on the playstore and was able to install on Verizon GNex. Seems to be working fine, was able to put in credit card. Weird thing is the prepaid card shows $15 on my Verizon GNex and $10 on my Nexus 7.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ktownhero:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel&hl=en
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Neera:
Won't let me install it through the above link. :(

It is still giving me the dreaded: "This app is incompatible with all of your devices." message.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MultiDev:
It's working

I uninstalled the modded apk I had before. Make sure to reset google wallet before uninstalling. The new wallet version released today does not use the secure element anymore, but you should clear the secure element just in case.

Google wallet won't show up on the device play market, but if you go to google play website and select your phone, hit install and it will automatically install it on your phone.