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[Galaxy S6 Edge General] yoman258:
Yeah, definitely. $100 off the phone is a great deal. Glad they are making it right for you! I'm going to check my new phone tonight (just got it in the mail) and hopefully it's all good.

My mom ordered the regular S6 off of my suggestion and she's been using it since Monday... She keeps texting me about how great her phone is and how much she enjoys it... I can't tell if she's trying to rub it in or if she just genuinely likes the phone that much haha.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jonathan3579:
I have a feeling she probably really loves it. I still can't help but gush about how much I love my S6E. I've owned a lot of phones and this one is my favorite by a long shot. I was on a strict no Samsung diet that I cheated on and probably cannot get away from now. It really is that great!
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Poetique:
While I'm sure there's probably some way to pull such information from the various numbers displayed outside the box, there's no obvious way to do it that I know of.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] yoman258:
Yeah, I've had my S6E since monday, just haven't been able to activate it because AT&T told me if I Activated it they wouldn't take it back (stupid policy imo) but anyway, I've just been starting it up and looking at the screen and admiring how awesome it is.

I did set up my moms phone so the brief time I did use the actual phone, I was in absolute heaven. I've been a Samsung Galaxy person since the S2. My ex-gf had the Galaxy S when it came out and I thought it was super cool, so I got the S2 and then the S4 and now the S6. I feel like I was lucky because I dodged the S1 (I didn't like it that much) I dodged the S3 (didn't like that one either) I dodged the S5 (What was the point of even getting the S5 when my S4 was so awesome) and now I'm falling right into the S6.

The S7 will probably be blah, and the S8 will be amazing. I'm on the perfect upgrade cycle so far.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] DrexelDragon:
Well I'll be getting my 4th S6 Edge in Today from T-Mobile.

Previous 3 were all scratched, with the first being the worst. This latest one is coming direct from T-Mo headquarters (I know a guy..). Hopefully this one is perfect, I was assured it was inspected before leaving.

Rest assured, T-Mo knows about the issue and so does Samsung.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Mystikal777:
There are also many people from the US that don't have this problem either, and just like them you are fortunate that your handset it fine. But the fact that a good number are having issues, there is always the likelihood that it can also happen here in the UK with a small percentage of buyers.

The QC for Samsung needs shaking up, that's for sure.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] DanRyb:
I've got some very faint scratches on mine as well. They're not visible in "regular indoor" lighting but pretty noticeable outdoors. I arranged for an exchange. Fingers crossed!
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] resulnaki99:
Updated as of 4/09 1pm!

Guys, I finally got a scratch free one today. I just received my 4th freaking phone and its finally free of any problems. Thank God! phew...

Ive gotta admit though, Tmobile was awesome at sending me one every other day basically until i got the right one. They were helpful, which something I know at&t sucks at. Oh well, gluck to you all. Ill go enjoy my scratch free Galaxy S6 Edge now :))))
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] thawk720:
Grats sir! What's the build date and origin on yours?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] DanRyb:
Wow. 4! I hope it doesn't take me that much lol. I feel kind of silly asking to exchange the one I have now. They really are faint. But now that I've seen them, I can't unsee it you know? And for the cost of the device and the fact I didn't put the scratches there! That's my rationale at least lol.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] resulnaki99:
3/17 vietnam. but i had 3/17 and 3/21 vietnam before. so apparently that doesnt matter!

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once u see it, its in back of your head, and no, go change it. Its 1000 bucks for god's sake lol. u should definitely try one to see if its better.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] DrexelDragon:
Thank God. I'm getting my 4th in today as well, hopefully I have the same luck as you..
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] VICosPhi:
Got my 128GB tmobile S6 edge today, manufactured in Vietnam on 03/18. It has diagonal scratches on top left bottom corner and circular buff marks like scratches all over. These cannot be seen in indoor lighting, but once I took my phone out in Arizona sun, it is a kaleidoscope of scratches!

See the pics of scratches by clicking on the link below:

http://imgur.com/a/20pyK/all
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] eyc:
Wow. That is totally unacceptable. This is pissing me off now.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jonathan3579:
Ugh... This is really starting to become depressing.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] tommydaniel:
AT&T 64GB Black Sapphire Model. Made in Korea 20150319
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] eyc:
What are you saying? Scratched or not scratched?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] tommydaniel:
Sorry, scratched.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] eyc:
That's bad news. It thought we'd be able to pin this to a manufacturing location, like Vietnam, but nope. Maybe this is happening at the glass manufacturing/forming facility, which means tons of units could be affected.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] lawtq:
So basically these scratches can appear anywhere in the world. Wow.

Might be time to switch to the regular version, I cant be sending 2, 3 or 4 phones back
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] DanteSSS333:
Btw guys, concerning the theory that TMobile and other providers sell refurbished S6 edges from the MWC, this kinda doesn´t work out, unless they somehow managed to change the manufacturing date of the phone, since the MWC was way before the 17th of March (1.-5.). So, I´m quite sure it´s a manufacturing problem. Getting mine on monday here in Austria, and I´m not gonna leave the shop until I get a scratch free one.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] atuarre:
I think I asked this already and got no response but how do you find out the manufacturing date of your device?

The second question I have, to anyone who has received a scratched device. Can you see the scratches actually on the glass itself, and maybe even feel them with a finger nail (depending on the size of the scratch you may not), or does it look like the scratches are under/through the glass? Just curious.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] azibux1:
+1

Would be good to know this... Is it an app?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] tommydaniel:
You have to download "Samsung Phone Info" app from the playstore. Can't feel the scratches. some think the scratches are on the plastic substrate.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] demmo81:
Device info app from the market guys mine is a decent in vit and no scratches I checked 100 times but I'm not from the US I'm from the middle east and I didn't see anyone has this issue so far...
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] eyc:
Someone said to install "Samsung Phone Info" a couple pages back.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] VICosPhi:
That's great that you got one without scratches.:good: Can you post some pics under direct sunlight so scratched S6 Edge owners like us have some hope?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] thawk720:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=en

Download the above app

Scratches to me appear under the, and they're not just on the screen area. They extent to the top and bottom bezzle. It's almost like someone polished the underside of the GG4 front and then laid it on the bezzel/screen.

Edit: Others though have noted that they can feel their scratches with their fingernails. Other people seem to have deeper, more visible, scratches than mine. Mine are very fine, and hard to catch in the right lighting, but man when the sun hits it just right, it looks like a Spider is living on my phone.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] DrexelDragon:
THANK GOD.

My 4th device (from corporate) was basically flawless. HUGE difference between the scratched to hell one and this one. Unbelievable. Like 2 different devices!! The home button on the new one looks more raised and natural whereas the other one looks less flush and more dull.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jonathan3579:
It's also listed on most (if not all) boxes!
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] eyc:
Poetique said it's not on his box, so maybe not all boxes.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] demmo81:
I'll do that tomorrow no worries it's really late now here but tomorrow I'll put it in the sunlight and send u the pics guys and if u want also with led light will do that. But the strange thing that mine doesn't have the writing on the back (galaxy s6 edge)
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jonathan3579:
That's strange. I've never owned any phone that doesn't have that listed but I wouldn't say it's out of the realm of possibility. Was it a carrier branded device?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] coojoe1000:
Does this seem to be more apparent in any particular color? Seems like mostly black ones that have the issue from what I'm seeing. I am having my black one replaced due to scratches but they are shipping me a white one instead. The t-mobile customer service specialist is the one who recommended I try a white so I wonder if they got a memo on the issue to recommend white... I would prefer black I think but maybe the white will show less finger prints. Oh well.

Thoughts?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] demmo81:
This is new :)

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/45235/G925FXXU1AOCV_G925FBTU1AOCN_BTU/
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] tommydaniel:
Mine from ATT had the place, not the date.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Dobedeux:
iWin! ...?

Awesome: Ordered late last night; delivered less than 14 hours later.

Not awesome: Hairline crack from left corner of earpiece speaker to the left 'edge' of the device, about even with the top of the volume up button.

Mfg. date: 3/20/15

Made in Vietnam
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Camboteav:
That sucks! Are they using these boxes as soccer balls?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] lawtq:
You must be kidding! What company have you this?! Cracked out the box? They're gonna say you did this, hopefully not. I'm gonna have to video mine being unboxed the first time
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] atuarre:
Using the app, this is what I got (see attached photo).
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] breakerwaves:
I got my S6 Edge 64GB black/blue yesterday from sprint, the front is pretty flawless, although there are micro scratches that are really hard to see but no where near as bad as the ones posted here. The big scratches I have though are in the back, only the bottom half I realized in the sun and the button had a smudge and a line scratch on it.

The back is the biggest deal for me, but I don't know if anyone else has had scratches on the back glass. Honestly, I don't think it's worth the hassle of returning it unless it can be done easily through sprint, but I don't really want to be going through boxes of phones just to get a mint one if they are all effected.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] DanteSSS333:
Most of you who have a scratched one received it via delivery services, and didn´t get it from the shop, right? One possible explanation for the huge amount of scratched phones could be, that.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DUWmeRLVRw
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] drunkenjay:
HAHA i had a good laugh.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] atuarre:
If you are not happy with the device then you can go to the Sprint store tomorrow and see about swapping it out. Don't settle if you aren't happy. With that being said, as I explained yesterday, the most boxes they will probably open for you is two to five and after that they will tell you to deal with Sprint directly so they can ship you a replacement from the warehouse.

For the money you are paying (if you paid full price) I would not settle if it were me. Now if you are on Edge, Next, Jump, or Easy pay, and you know you are upgrading to the next phone in a year or six months or whenever they let you change them out these days. and the scratches don't bother you, then that might be different.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] ChodaBoyUSA:
Just kidding... Maybe this video could explain how the screen gets scratched. No gloves, no ground, no screen protection when inserted into the box, and assembled by hand.

A Galaxy S6 Edge is assembled from bits and pieces in this new Samsung video

For a while, I was wondering if these scratches could be micro-fractures caused during the molding of the curved edges. However, given that the Home button seems scuffed in some photos, I think it may be rough handling at some point during manufacturing. Hopefully, Samsung has already resolved the issue, or will very soon.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] misterpsych:
I have 3 lol

ok... so first one came scratched up (64GB BLACK EDGE).. asked for a replacement tmobile sent it overnight. The replacement has 2 FAINT scratches so I might keep it... and the replacement has a whiter whites and richer colors. I actually had tmobile send a third one just for fun. HORRENDOUS! ALSO! Why is not NOTE 4 brighter than all of the Edge(s) I have????? I thought the S6 Edge is supposed to be brighter than the NOTE 4?? I will hold on to the 2 faint scratches phone until the weekend. Want to go to some tmobile retail store and check out the floor models.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] breakerwaves:
I'll go check some sprint stores tomorrow since that's the official release date, I just worry they might not have any in stock or simply make me pay a $35 stocking fee. I have the lease right now only because of the $15 loyal credit per month they give, but I mind as well give it a shot. I wanted to keep this phone pristine and put a case and everything for it but kind of moot if it's already scratch from the get go. The shipping was pretty bad from sprint though, the box had a single air bag about half the size of the box with the S6 box tumbling around from just picking it up.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Lorimere:
Black 64GB edge from AT&T no scratches here. perfect.

Made in Korea
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] nicjja:
I'd love to know if this problem is restricted to US. Has any other region got faulty products? If so, my hype for this phone is starting to die pretty quickly. :(
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] demmo81:
Ok so I checked under the sun directly nothing is there the screen is good but after checking led light and I found one hairline scratch on the upper left of the screen it's not noticeable and I can love with it bit I'll exchange it. .
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] atuarre:
Maybe it has to do with the size of the Note 4 panel that gives it the overall appearance of being brighter? I don't know. It is supposed to be the same kind of panel. Who knows.

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Guess it's gotten to the point where we need a jewelers loupe to make sure are phones are quality.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jms.flynn:
My S6 Edge in the UK gets delivered in less than an hour. I sincerely hope it does not have a scratched screen as my mobile operator is well known for terrible customer service!! I will keep you all posted.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] demmo81:
I just got ota for the device I'm using the international edge but I didn't notice anything new only app calls telly but the finger print now is more sensitive plus I had 3 fingers installed but it works like a charm
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] azibux1:
Who's your provider? Keep us posted please :)
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jms.flynn:
64GB Black Edge received from Three UK. 0 Scratches, a perfect device. I am super happy after the torment of this thread.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jah:
Just picked up one from CPW and screen all good. No info on where manufactured but does not have Samsung Edge label on the back.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] demmo81:
Same like me no logo in the back but I guess the ones with the logo is used in mwc :)

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This is new by the way in the video setting when u choose other than normal 1080 it gives a pop up but now it's written up with no pop up<br/>
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] rndinit0:
The s6 edge out of the box has more dense radial/halo micro scratches than my Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The SGN over the years has had 2 owners. Im very disappointed....

Do you see a halo of scratches under strong light?: yes

Are there scratches on the back?: no

From which source did you acquire your phone?: http://j.mp/s6ekwzz Zain, Kuwait

What shipping method was used?: N/A In store pickup

What type of screen protector protected your device in transit – plastic film, screen protector, etc?: Plastic Sleeve non adhesive

White, Black, or Gold?: S6 Edge Saphire Black 64 GB

Shipping date: N/A Picked it up today 10/4/2015

Country: Kuwait (Middle East)

SM-G925F

Zain Kuwait the local telco asked me to take it to the distributor for replacement. Ill update this thread and see how it goes.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] megumi87:
No scratches for me too.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] hussam1988:
no scratches here

Sent from my SM-G925I
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] demmo81:
What is the build date and location? Is it 925f or 925i
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] azibux1:
What models and which networks? In the UK presumably?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Robert542:
Why can't Bestbuy open when the god damn sun comes up. This waiting is killing me.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] rndinit0:
The label on the back reads: SM-G925F

Not sure where to get the info you asked for from.

If you mean where it was purchased (location): It was purchased from the Telco Zain in Kuwait.

Box says: Made in Vietnam.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] demmo81:
See like me at bahrain same one there is ota today came out for us in the idle east but I noticed the camera also got updated but not implimented I think. ..

Sent from my SM-G925F
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jah:
Model SM G925F Android version 5.02 Kernel 3.10.61-4497415
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] demmo81:
Do the ipdate y friend there is Ota for the middleeast already

Sent from my SM-G925F
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Jazz_Gen1:
Got my 64gb from yesterday via FedEx on ATT. Thank god no scratches
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jamfitz86:
I got an S6 edge this afternoon from EE and its screen is like someone has badly polished it with a harsh abrasive. I'm sending it back. hugely disappointing. If I had twitter I'd start #scratchgate. Feel free to start it for me! (all I ask is 50% of the profits :))

I should add this is in the UK.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] azibux1:
Arrived!!

Voda, 64GB Edge in Black

Seems scratch free to me (checked it with an LED torch and the sun)

:D
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] zarbam:
half of my screen looks like it has bubbles..almost like if you put a screen protector on with dust all over the screen
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Robert542:
At Bestbuy now, first black 64GB had a screen with faint spiderweb scratches on it. Now onto the second one. I will report back soon.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] misterpsych:
Hmmmm

Ok, so on the phone with Tmobile. Getting return labels emailed to me for the 3 64 gb Edge(s). Rep told me once the refund goes through just go to the store so I can open them up and find a decent one. NOW... I have one that is barely scratched... 2 fainttttt... with a very nice bright screen (bright whites no yellow tint UNLIKE THE OTHER TWO). So the issue is if I keep looking for a scratch free screen I might run the risk of 1. not really finding a scratch free screen AND 2. not as bright screen with a yellow tint... so... ANY ADVICE MATES?

Regards,:confused::eek:
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] painterceessie:
Here the votes for the netherlands.

No scratches here.

Samsung 10 points.;)
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] lawtq:
This is basically a lottery!

This is why I'm glad my order was late, ordered from O2 uk a gold s6 coming tomorrow Saturday, screw this, was always on the fence about these

2 models now I'm picking the s6, I mean the process to curve the screen it seems Samsung hasn't perfected, so who knows what other gremlins

are hiding under the hood of even the non scratched ones!!

My edge is still coming monday so I'll play with both and see, but I'm swaying towards the regular one more and more
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Samaysa:
My gold version is delayed...whas offered a white version, but will just wait...hope the dust will cleare-up....The Netherlands
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Mr_Maz:
MediaMarkt Germany, Delays on my S6 Edge 64gb Green. Expect deliveries tomorrow and next week but no guarantees
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jonathan3579:
Well... My third phone just came in from UPS. It is the newest build I've had 3/28/2015 and still made in Vietnam. I haven't opened the box (about to) but I can say the box is the ugliest one yet. It is all sorts of beat up.

Edit: This was also the worst wrapped phone. Seriously, the home button cutout was on the side. Screen and back are scratch free but the home button has some minor scratches. The screen is very pink in spots. ?

Edit 2: Found some scratches up top near the Samsung logo.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jonathan3579:
Here's a picture of the scratched home button. It's worse than my original phone that I've been running naked for almost 2 weeks now. This has really pissed me off. Enough is enough.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] thawk720:
Damn that's bad. You'd think with all the effort they put into this phone they would have put the fear of god into the Factory managers to make sure his people have their **** together.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jonathan3579:
If you think that's bad then take a look at this...

Original phone on the right and new phone on the left.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] violentms:
Got my AT&T 32GB white edge yesterday, made in Korea, no scratches or marks of any kind, unfortunately the gyroscope broke after half a day of use; went to the store got a replacement phone this morning, also made in Korea, didn't find any scratches.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] thawk720:
Wow thats awful. I've been waiting to send mine back homing the clear out inventory and the newer ones would be better. I was actually going to switch to a regular S6 to avoid all this back and forth lottery, but seems like a lot of S6s having pink spotted screens as well. My whites a nice, despite having a green/yellow tinge in video. Sad that I'm scared to return my scratched phone with a greenish hue because Im afraid the replacement will be worse.

So you're sending that one back as well? Any thought to just going to regular s6?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Drumrocker:
Picked up a 32Gb Black Sprint Edge from BestBuy today. I performed all the OCD tests (Flashlight, Direct sunlight, Polarized glasses, no glasses) and It appears to be flawless so far.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jonathan3579:
I honestly had hoped that this phone would have a comparable screen to my first one. I've not let this one go despite the faint scratches because it has had the best looking screen. Not sure if you saw or not but my second replacement was yellow. There is absolutely no consistency with the quality in this phone and that is what makes me so upset. I've never seen this many variations of a phone's screen given to any single person, lol. They also accidentally sent me a regular S6 and that phone had the same pink issues as the Edge I just received. I don't want to tell you to wait but that might be the only option. At this point, if I really want to have an Edge, I'd be best served keeping what I've got...scratches and all. ? You might be in the same boat too.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] thawk720:
How are you able to keep the good one? You just keep telling them the replacement is bad and they let you keep the "good" one? I might have to start playing this game.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jonathan3579:
I just tell them that the replacement is in even worse shape than the original one. (Which isn't untrue.) So far it has had the best screen and the least prevalent scratches. I'm just annoyed of all the exchanges I've done and haven't come out with a better device yet.