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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jay slasher:
Using ghost armor screen protector for a week now, and similar to zagg invisible shields. No issues whatsoever and my screen is protected. Gorilla glass will scratch, and as likely stated before it's not the gorilla glass that is scratch resistant but the oleophibic layer on the glass that has scratch resistant properties.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Palmetto Dread:
The truth about gorilla glass. :eek:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfgKLwGnOZs&feature=youtube_gdata_player

sent from the TV in my pocket
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sshafranko:
I like the running part. @10:50 min LOL
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] joshw0000:
I buy/sell/trades phones for hobby and to make a little extra cash on the side. The number above doesn't count the transactions on CL, CTO, Swappa, and eBay. I probably own more phones in a given month than most people do their entire life.

That said, I have a stock of screen protectors at home (GN2, DNA, i5, i4/4S, Maxx HD, Maxx, and so one). When I buy a phone, my offer goes WAY down if the screen is scratched. In the same token, if I sell a phone with a mint screen and include a new screen protector, it gives the buyer the sense that the phone was well maintained (which if the screen is mint it was). A phone never touches the inside of my pocket without a protector. It's just good practice and I miss the smooth glide of a matte protector if I'm not using one.

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] donec:
I use a BoxWave Clear Touch Anti-glare screen protector, not to protect the screen but because it provides a little tooth to the screen. Making the s-pen feel more like I am writing on paper instead of slick glass. Another advantage is that I get no finger prints on my screen with the BoxWave Clear Touch Anti-glare screen protector on my Note 2.

So to say don't use a screen protector doesn't make sense to me. As to the idea that Samsung says not to use a screen protector it may interfer with the sensors, my Note 2 sensors are not covered by the BoxWave Clear Touch Anti-glare screen protector. Most screen protectors now days do not cover the sensors.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mdt73:
I just installed a new protector from ismooth. S-pen works great, very easy install, looks fantastic. I would highly recommend the ismooth protector over SGP and JLG.

Sent from the TARDIS
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SandeepEmekar:
Attention: Got a scratch

My Note II got a very small scratch on a very gentle use of mine.

Don't know how I got that scratch but later I'd installed a screen protector.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] universexda:
Good but not PITAs?

Any screen protectors that look good and perform well but are not as much as a PITA to install as the jlg and spigen?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ad78:
Sideburns scratched my S3 so I have protector now on note 2 lol
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jay slasher:
So far i'm loving the Ghost Armor screen protector, However it is a wet application for those who aren't fans of that.

After letting it sit for a few days I can use the S Pen without leaving marks etc.. *your mileage may vary
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] crzycrkr:
Spigen dry install protectors are about the easiest things in the world to apply. You won't find anything easier because it doesn't exist

Sent from my SGNII
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TheBDub:
I'm going to install an iSmooth on my girlfriends iPad mini tonight. Since there is more screen area than the Note 2 it should be a little harder. I'll report back in the next day or 2.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] donec:
The BoxWave Samsung Galaxy Note 2 ClearTouch Screen Protector was extremely easy to install and seems to work perfectly for me.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mcshadows77:
i'm not using any protector and i'm very pleasure that ;)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] IsolatedAbyss:
Being able to caress something naked everyday must be very pleasurable indeed. ;)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Odeira.Oloap:
I have a Galaxy Note II I bought second-hand, and it has a screen protector that has the outline of a Galaxy S III. WTH, right? :cyclops:

Has anyone tried any Capdase-based screen protectors? (I put one on my old Xperia SL, the matte anti-glare one, has not scratched in two or three weeks.)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] apallohadas:
I'm using a Seido tempered glass protector.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BN5Q40Q/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Super easy install, looks fantastic, and doesn't interfere with S-pen in the least bit.

5 stars in my book.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Persianhawkes:
Im using the Zagg screen protector doesnt interfere with s pen and has worked flawless for me thus far.

swappa.com/listing/LCY314/view
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] faded03cobra:
Being a UPS driver I am very hard on my phone due to the conditions of my truck and job. If I don't have a screen protector and case I can only imagine how my phone would look.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] tonylee000:
Yes big advances have been made in strengthening the screens, but 2 years spent in my pocket it going to cause some light scratching and wear on any screen. I dont see why anyone would feel strongly enough to complain about other people choosing to protect their investment by use of a screen protector. I used one on my last phone for the entire time I had it and the screen still looks like new, im confident it woukdnt do now if I hadnt had one on. Ivevhad a protector on my note 2 since the day I got it and nothings malfunctioning, all is well. Im my pocket with my keysim sure it would have some sort of wear after some time. Screen protector will prevent this
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drezman:
Have you ever noticed that on a box of q-tips it says "warning-not for use in or around the ear canal"? Do they expect you to follow this warning? My guess is no. There are a lot of stupid people out there who do stupid things and then try to make it someone else's fault. I think this is just Samsungs way of covering their a** in case someone dumps a cup of water on their phone to make it easier to apply the protector or something. I have been using a screen protector for a couple weeks now because after only two days in my pocket, my screen now has a couple of small scratches (yup there are a lot of scratch test videos showing the strength of gorilla glass, but a quick google search of "note 2 screen scratched" will bring up just as many results describing how easily it can happen) and I have found ZERO difference to the s-pen or sensors with it on. Also, if you pay more than 3 dollars for a screen protector, clean the screen properly before applying, and take your time, it is absolutely possible to have a screen protector on and barely notice it.

IMO the more *high end* a device is, the more protection it deserves.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] tmellen:
My wife reaches into her purse and scratches every single device shes ever had with the back of her hand as her diamond wedding ring slides effortlessly across the glass. Screen protectors are the only way to keep a device safe from crystal edges (diamonds, quartz, sand). Been using a Zagg invisishield HD on my note since I got it with no sensor problems...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MeddlingMageGR:
Απ: Do not use a screen protector!

I use a Momax screen protector and its really invisible. With no dust or air bubbles at all. I was lucky I set it great with my first try. I know about Gorilla glass but you never know what is gonna happen. I'm gonna keep that phone for many years so I want to take the maximum of protection.

From Galaxy Note 2 with Swype "talk and type"
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ATMOSF3AR:
Thanks for such great information
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Ahirman:
I've had an ismooth screen protector on my Note 2 for 2 months and hadn't had any problems with the spen.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mdt73:
How do you like this protector? It's not in stock on amazon or I would have ordered it right this second. I loved my glass protector on my S3, interested to snag one for the Note II.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] tonylee000:
Ive always got the *cheap* protectors and theyve always worked just fine. The cheaper they are the stronger the plastic used so it harder to push out the bubbles, but if you look at paying about £1.50/$2.30 each then you should get fairly decent quality ones and theyre cheap enough to replace as regular. I always get them off ebay
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] apallohadas:
Best protector I've ever put on any device.

The Zagg I put on my N2 had issues with cases pushing up the corners and the S-Pen sort of dragged on it.

No drag on this tempered glass protector and no interference with the Pen.

Should I ever actually get a ding, dent, or scratch on this one, I'm definitely buying another.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] raynan:
I'm not sure what you're talking about... I tried scratching my screen with car keys to show off and no problems... I pulled it out of my pocket with a plastic flash drive and some change and there was a fair sized scratch... I just got a zagg screen protector and don't even know it's there... Actually, it made my spen a little easier to use while sliding.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] bryce850:
Yea I have scratched every phone I have had with out an screen protector on ... and it happens in my pocket most the times which is why I now always have one on my phones
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] apallohadas:
You must have gotten a Magical Zagg then. I paid for the premium one and it's extremely obvious that it was there.

As for scratching the screen, I think it's been established in half a dozen threads that sand is the big enemy, not keys or plastic thumb drives.

Though I wouldn't keep scratching at the oleophobic coating with your keys just to prove a point.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jonatton:
One question re: the OP - what do they mean by screen protector interfering with the sensor? I mean, it doesn't imply permanent damage or anything does it? The worst case, I might have to lose it if something happens, that's all, right?

Have a cheap one from eBay now, might switch to Zagg or JLG if needed. So far works fine.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] tonylee000:
Ive had a screen protector on since october when I got it and all sensors working fine :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vectron:
Get iSmooth and that will be the last protector you ever need! Comes with 3 in a pack and lifetime warranty replacement. 3H hardness, perfect cut, easy bubble free installation, and perfect adhesion to edges. No visible rainbow effects, no scratch marks while using s-pen, and also oleophobic so doesn't pickup too much fingerprints (easily wipeable). For about 10 bucks it's a bargain and they have close to 800 positive reviews on Amazon. Nough said.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] LittleRedDot:
Mod. edit: watch your language please !
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] crzycrkr:
Half dozen, hundreds, thousands. People like to talk before doing any research into what they're talking about, lol
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] apallohadas:
The irony speaks volumes. lol.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] KB112:
I bought my phone back in November and have zero scratches. I have bought a pack of screen protectors, but still haven't installed them. I'm very careful about wiping my hand before touching my screen and blowing on my screen when pulling it from my pocket etc.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Sloopdawgg:
I've been using the cheap ones from verizon since I've had the device and haven't had any issues besides car keys tearing one up pretty bad. I still haven't touched the glass yet. I guess I'm a little OCD. haha
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sleepeeg3:
Remind me never to buy a phone from you... You can pretend not to notice it, but your phone will quickly get scratches on it no matter how diligent you are about avoiding anything sharp. Ever put your phone in your pocket with keys or change - hello?? Guaranteed damage. This will obscure parts of the screen, mainly in bright light. Every foolish seller on eBay who I have purchased from that claimed "mint" condition "perfect screen" etc and that did not have a screen protector had obvious scratches on the screen. You might be willing to deal with it, but I am not. Never claim that, because after a few hours/days/weeks of use, it will simply not be true.

Spend $10 on a screen protector and protect your several hundred dollar device's screen or be honest about the damage to the screen when you sell it.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vectron:
Amen!

Sold both of my ancient Droid X and Fascinate on Amazon a month ago for top price - just peeled off screen protector and took off tpu case, and they were like brand new. People can live with micro-scratches or even be in denial those don't exist on their Gorilla 2 glass, but in a year or two when/if you are ready to sell your phone it will make a big difference between true mint condition and those who put in description "looks like new" ;)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mbroch89:
Had an invisibleshield hd on my note since day 2. Keeps the light scratches off and works flawlessky with the s pen. Why wouldnt I put a protective tint on my phones glass? Gorilla glass or not its still glass, it will scratch.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gub:
I think it is the key.

I consider my phone to be just a tool that is meant to be used to the fullest. I don't care about minor damage as long as the functionnality is not altered.

Screen protectors usually lower display quality more than a few minor scratches they are also much easier to scratch than the screen itself, requiring regular change. This way screen protectors make the experience worse just for the sake of keeping the phone in mint condition.

I think that the best reason for getting a screen protector (as well as a case, of course) is resell value. If you are the kind of person who regularly sell old devices to buy new ones, the markup for selling it mint may be worth it.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jonatton:
I'm sure, I was just curious as for what the official statement in OP implied. That it might interfere with sensor or it might cause some sort of damage? I can't concieve any way of them causing damage, but a little paranoid, that's all.

Got myself 6 cheap ones from eBay and they're pretty decent. Not that noticeable and totally worth the price.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] eraursls1984:
When I get a big scratch on my screen that hinders the visibility I can't cheaply and easily change it like I can a screen protector. Sand makes up far too much of the earth to not protect my phone from it.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] crzycrkr:
Not at all true anymore. Most quality protectors do nothing to hinder displays
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ac16313:
This so much. Plus if you know (and I mean actually know) how gorilla glass works, you'll know that smaller scratches(which are really easy to get with sand in your pocket) will weaken the screen and cause your chances of screen cracking to increase.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] borijess:
I always have a screen protector.

Sent from the TermiNOTEr 2! ;)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] makonja:
My screen protector saved me from having to change my front glass. It has broken from the fall but the protector holds it in place so im still able to use my phone normally. No issues with s pen.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Craniotomy:
I got a privacy screen protector and it saved my screen lots of time from a short fall, to forgetting my keys was in the same pocket as my phone.

POWERED by FROSTY!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] raynan:
fair enough, but there was no kind of sand in my pocket at a hockey game?:confused:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] JesseMT4G:
I honestly believe if you take care of your phone and are not too clumsy, then going naked without a screen protector should be fine.

I know quite a few people with high end devices and their screen looks horrible due to them not installing them right.

I have had many touch screen phones and can honestly say only had one of them get small scratches on them. And that was due to giving it to my stepdaughter who puts it in her purse with everything banging around in there. I tried to tell her....

I guess if I was better at installing them I would rock it, but I am very careful with my phones.

Then again, now I said this.... Lol!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikeSome1:
I bought Note 2 few days ago. I also bought screen protector, but today I've decided to remove it. It got scratched badly (screen protector) by simple slide on my desk. Previously I've used Samsung Galaxy S Plus and after year of usage, without screen protector, it got small scratch near the right edge of the sreen.

Let's be honest - manufacturers create phones that can stand a lot, but not everything.

I personally believe if You are careful you will go a year or more without scratch. Just have one pocket preapred just for your phone and don't let other people touch it (unless they need to make emergency call)

If I could go with SGS+ for so long without a scratch while not using screen protector, then I definitely can go the same or more with such a strong phone like Note 2 :)

Sorry for my bad english.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Goneeuro:
I have the invisiblesheild HD on mine and I haven't had any issues with the spen or swipe typing with the stock keyboard.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] dr.m0x:
Screen protectors are such a cheap way to protect your phone that it seems silly not to use one. They don't affect the pen out touch input so what's the big deal?

Whereas if after a few months my screen protector has some marks I can just replace it for a few dollars, much cheaper than replacing a scratched screen.

Sent from the mighty Note II
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] stanglifemike:
I just put a Ghost Armor full body protection on mine, with a white carbon fiber back. Absolutely LOVE it!! No issues what so ever! Can't even tell that there is a screen protector on it, unless you know it's there and really look for it. Why not spend $20 to assure you that you don't scratch the screen, and then be able to sell it for more money!?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] universexda:
Same here, no screen protector - the glass feels so good. And I also keep my right front pocket clean to carry it around.

Agreed. I am careful tho'. Knock on wood. :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] apallohadas:
I see a bunch of folks that will automatically start blaming Samsung or Gorilla Glass the minute they spot a scratch on their screens right after spending the day at the beach.

I'm not sure where you guys live that there is NO sand or silica in your environment, but I can only guess that you live on a space station or alternate reality.

For my usage, I found that the tempered glass protector I use keeps that true glass feel and doesn't interfere with the S-pen. And it's taken a beating and is still spotless/scratchless.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Bioslayer:
Couldn't resist posting anymore... I have the mime ghost glass so and absolutely love it... This is my second. I dropped my phone with zero lemon battery in Disney world and it shattered my sp not the screen. Did it save it I'm not sure but I'm willing to bet it certainly may have. I night a second as soon as I hit home.

Those who choose no sp must accept the repercussions that's all... It's no ones fault but your own for any possible damage.

I've never liked standard plastic sp s so ib always went naked with phone alone pocket.... I would always have a less than perfect screen in the end. Just small scratches but nothing worthy writing home about. My note 2 is the first phone I'm actually taking care of... It's just too nice IMO and when I get the note 3 this one may go naked but I doubt it cause this mime glass sp is just like the actual screen as long as I own this phone without it will have this glass on it... it's nice not worrying.

Good luck to those who don't use one you may regret it one day.... but I know I'll be fine and that's the important part to me

sent from my Beans powered note2
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Prankey:
Please don't try to consider yourself as the only "nerd" or "geek" out here. When I say NO Scratch, I mean by all literal sense and will put any damn thing on stake to prove that. I haven't been lucky with S2 and definitely not with Note 2 which has got scratches due to the plastic case which was supposed to protect the screen instead. Beware of the slim black belt case from China which scratched my screen just out of few weeks of regular use (essentially no sand in picture here as I always wipe my scree with a microfiber cloth or fingers before putting in the case.

While S2 has a tiny faint scratch on the side which is practically invisible except for a reflection from a specific angle under the Sun, Note 2's screen seems worse than a regular toughened glass on Galaxy R which is still completely scratch less.

Nevertheless, my argument remains that a thin film can not protect such scratches!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] LittleRedDot:
Well if that's your argument then you are a little thing the we like to call WRONG
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sfsilicon:
Fun thread. 29 pages and counting. Can't resist posting either. ;)

MYTH: Gorilla Glass doesn't scratch

FACT: It's your phone you can do what you want, YES SP / NO SP

FACT: Samsung manual (per OP screenshot) says don't use one, BUT ever heard of CYA? See MikiD's coffee lawsuit, etc.

UNPROVEN: Samsung manual "This causes sensor malfunctions", did someone forget "MAY" when translating from Korean?

FACT: Samsung will not replace your screen if it scratches (don't use SP, but tough luck if you get a scratch - love this :D)

FACT: Lots of good screen protectors out there that are very clear and can be installed nicely (see perfect install vid), STILL notin' iz P-fect!

FACT: Resale value goes down if your phone is not perfect

FACT: If you take good care of your phone (e.g. only touch the screen with soft objects) there is a high likelihood it will not scratch

Personally (as with many others) a few bucks is worth keeping my phone MINT to get the extra $$ people pay and those picky few who won't touch a scratched screen (I like others will not buy a phone with a scratched screen).

I doubt I added anything new to this thread besides my opinion so far, so here is video why I use a SP. Found it after my house had a break-in (didn't get through the doors, but threw a rock through my sliding glass door). Lost items were about equal in value to replacing/fixing 3 doors + glass door. My moral to this story is better safe than sorry/ SP does a lot of things and are cheap, but would not spend more than $5 bucks given the selection of product out there (but that is just me).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlEcffvTWak

Per the video, I believe a SP will give you an extra edge if your phone drops or a sharp object pushes just enough to break the integrity of the screen. Quantifiable, measurable, data? NOPE - happy reading. :cool:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 1ManWolfePack:
My philosophy towards screen protectors is similar to women:

Why cover up something beautiful when it's just going to be replaced?

;)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] joshm.1219:
only difference is you can't sell women anymore. :/ one good thing the Bible established and society had to change it. (jk)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 1ManWolfePack:
You can't??

*calls lawyer*
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] LittleRedDot:
Oh so you are admitting that your screen has scratches now? Well no ****. I thought all you needed was gorilla glass?

And I still don't see why you can't understand why a sp protects against such scratches? How thick can you be to not realize that a tough layer between your screen and the scratch material will keep your screen from scratching? Your argument makes no sense whatsoever, it's like you are intentionally being dense. I bet you still think the world is flat, or that the earth is the center of the universe? I guess all those videos of people torturing their screens with sp on and no scratches are just Internet hocus pocus, yet a plastic case from China scratched your 'unscratchable gorilla glass". Do yourself a favor and give up already.