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[Galaxy S6 Edge General] inkrededibles:
Some of us don't currently have/never had unlimited data, and would never be able to take advantage of cloud storage in that way. If Verizon or anyone else gave us data willy-nilly, I'd never have to care about phone storage, with the exception of apps. Until Google fibers up the states and destroys US ISPs and becomes a wireless carrier, 64 GB is a minimum requirement for people who actually use their phones quite a bit. If Samsung didn't include crapware, 32 would maybe make a little more sense, but several GBs are inaccessible, and it's unlikely that Samsung or ISPs will take out applications. Likely, they'll add more and more useless things until the whole thing becomes unusable, so 64+ at least makes sure you're accounting for that inevitability.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] duckdude555:
So getting back on topic here...

Can anyone who has a White/Gold/Green edge vouch for its apparent lack of micro-scratches?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] iGordy101:
Sorry but something seems of here... is th s6 edge brighter than a note 4 ? Coz I see that my note 4 is much brighter.. I'm running a custom based tw rom ? plz someone with note 4 confirm :/
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Camboteav:
64gb gold came in today via fedex.looks good to me.made in korea
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Camboteav:
I came from a note 4 and when I got my edge my note was brighter with brighter whites but after a few days my edge has brighter whites.weird! Both on same display mode and same website.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] iGordy101:
Thanks man but I think Samsung as a lock on brithness .. try putting a bright light in front of the s6 edge and u will see the brightest screen on any phone! But u can't have it like that.. I don't know why but maybe it need some days!
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] demonwind:
There are scratched Whites, not enough data for gold/green.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] duckdude555:
From the posts I saw, they had specific hairline cracks in the display/home button and not the below-the-surface micro-scratches. But feel free to prove me wrong, I could have missed something haha!

Regardless, I think there's two different types of damage we're seeing in all these devices:

1) The circular micro-scratches below the Guerrilla Glass coating.

2) Any sort of individual/hairline scratch on either the screen and/or button.

The individual scratches are certainly a more rare and specific defect, but you can buy any new phone and risk opening the box to see a nice little scratch on it. I'm not saying that the scratches are justified AT ALL - in fact they warrant a return/exchange more than the circular scratches - but we can't attribute the hairline scratches specifically to the Edge.

The circular micro-scratches through are the real pressing issue here - only present on the Edge and no other phone. I'm starting to think that realistically there's no way to "predict" if the phone will have micro-scratches by the Manufacture Date/Country/etc.. What I (personally) believe is that the only way to solve this problem to to have people like us start putting pressure on Samsung directly by email/phone and force them to make a statement about this problem and assure us a solution. No offense to anybody in particular at all, but this thread had morphed from a simple concern to a debate on storage capacity, micro-SD slot exclusion, and my personal favorite the "post pics or GTFO". PLEASE let's stop hating and worrying about the problem when the only thing we can to about it focus on a solution.

I apologize for the rant! People always tell me I'm too idealistic :D
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] demmo81:
The white has no scratches guys I'm telling u its made vitnam 19th March
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] RieGo:
so i got my white s6 edge on monday. i tried everything to find those micro scratches, sunlight, Torch, each and every angle. i just can't see any scratches. so either i got really lucky, or this thing is reaaally hard to see.

one thing i did notice: i got the same vertical stripe through the glass, only seen in sunlight. you can kinda see it on the image.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Mosh83:
Alright thanks, finally a picture taken in the right circumstances to show the scratches - or in this case, not to show them! Congratulations on your pristine phone.

I am taking my phone in today for the screen to be replaced. Back to using my S II for a couple of days then...
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] nicjja:
This definitely is the best solution if even the most unnoticeable scratches bother you. Also you give up on the "lottery" of maybe I get a good one, maybe not. It may take more time but if you insist on having a picture perfect device, instead of swapping the device swap the screen. I have nothing but good memories of samsung warranty so far and can definitely vouch for it. :good:
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] gabitron:
not scratches but dead pixel on s6 edge

My sister-in-law just got hers from Virgin here in Australia and she had a dead pixel in the screen. The phone looks good otherwise, no signs of damage anywhere. She went to return it straight away like 1-2 hours after she got it and the guy who sold it blame it on her.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] nicjja:
To notice a single pixel on this device should be almost impossible considering the pixeldensity. If you can indeed notice part of the screen not working without searching _really_ hard it most likely means there are more than just one dead pixel.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Mosh83:
Good to hear you've had a positive experience with Samsung warranty.

The scratches I had were not only the circular ones under bright light, but also lighter scratches that could be seen at an angle even under regular light, especially around the bottom bezel. It didn't affect the usage experience massively, but after dishing out 999EUR for a phone, it has to be damn perfect.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] isroisro:
Australia april Galaxy S6 Edge bought today from JB Hi Fi:

When I started using the phone I noticed very fine scratches all over the front of the phone:

http://i62.tinypic.com/2qi0585.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/2laehxs.jpg

and proof that indeed i bought it today and i didnt secretely damage it since april 10

http://i61.tinypic.com/1415k7b.jpg

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later I went back to the jb hi fi store, got there at 856. Security agreed to let me in...

Good news and bad news...

It took a while for the staff to see the scratches - theyre not that visible in indoor lighting (they stand out in sunlight more), but i used the torch on my note 4 which made them clear... luckily for me the edge they had on display didnt have scratches like mine did. also, they first said it's because of me having the phone in my pocket but luckily there were no scratches at all on the back of the phone.

finally they agreed to change the phone... the next one they opened.... also had scratches, far less than mine but had them...

they opened another one ... this one had scratches that were visible even without me using the torch to put light on them :/

they said they cant open another one so i got the 2nd one they opened... the scratching isnt as bad, not comparable with the one i bought or the last one they tried.

i think many of you might have the scratches but didnt put the phone under light to see them. also i guess they arent as visible on the white version.

i see that Samsung doesnt send their phones with a sticker glued on the front screen, but in that plastic condom. maybe due to the vibrations during transport that rough plastic finely does this to the screen.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] gabitron:
Yeah I'm aware of it. It just that it's more simple to say 'a dead pixel' to state that there is a very visible dot consisting of an unknown number of pixels in the phone screen that just doesn't work... You got the idea
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jwLgd:
ecstatic to say my replacement is scratch free...best of luck to all waiting on theirs
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] mitico303:
so it really seems that the black model is the more defective.. and it also seems that the gold ones are scratches free, even if only few users got it..
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jamfitz86:
I expect it's just that the black is the most desirable colour and probably in highest demand so there are more of them out there.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] unixchick:
Dang. I just bought an S6 Edge from Sprint. I'm switching from Verizon and while a bit concerned about my carrier choice, was super excited to get the phone today. I actually left work to go pick it up from my house (1 hour roundtrip) because it was delivered early this morning and I was concerned about it sitting outside all day.

I didn't notice anything on it when I was using it in my office, but when I walked outside in bright sunlight (in Northern California), I could see tiny hairline scratches all over it. I had assumed maybe it was normal until I decided to search about it and came across this and other threads and articles.

Mine is 32GB and Sapphire/Black. I do not have the circular halo pattern, they are just small hairline scratches all throughout, like you would see on any phone that has had regular use for a year+ without a screen protector. The scratches are not on the back, there are no major scratches, and you absolutely cannot see them unless you are in direct sunlight or under a bright lamp/flashlight.

How bizarre! I am debating whether I want to return it or not... who has done this through Sprint? Was it a hassle? It's honestly not even THAT big a deal, but I do hate getting something brand new and seeing something like this. Or like when I got my iPhone 6 (work phone) and there was a huge scratch up by the front facing camera.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] dgravo:
I finally got a scratch free one and noticed a bubble on the upper third of the screen. This really sucks.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] demonwind:
Ridiculous how the store let you open so many Edges. They aren't allowed the sell them after they've been opened.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] isroisro:
To be honest I am surprised they didn't let me open more, do they want to sell them and then see people bring them back cause theyre scratched?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] demonwind:
They lose money if they have to return a phone.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] VICosPhi:
I am surprised there's no official statement from Samsung on this issue yet....
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jegley23:
I just received my S6 edge Green Emerald, no scratches

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[Galaxy S6 Edge General] lopri:
Where did you get a green one?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jegley23:
Got it from one of the telco in Malaysia,
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] lopri:
Oh I thought you were in the U.S. Thank you, though.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] avenging:
wow green <3
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] optimummind:
Sprint 64GB S6E Gold Platinum. No scratches here. Checked with flash light first thing. :)
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] supacola:
First S6 Edge was unbranded and had what looked like a cluster of dead pixels about 2mm wide. The replacement which was Optus branded looked fine initially but in direct sunlight full of tiny scratches. Decided to just settle for the S6 instead.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Mr.Raviteja:
Yesterday I have visited a store for black 32GB version and sadly found scratches.They have opened 2 boxes and both were same..Hope samsung wil send new batch soon :(
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] pjm1891:
I ordered a black 64gb edge on Monday and I went to pick it up from the post office today. Right away when I got home I noticed the front was badly scratched it could be seen in indoor lightning. Called Samsung directly before I even started up the phone and the guy talked to hiss boss and then got back to me saying that someone from ever higher up will contact me later. He assured me that they will take care of it. So no I'm sitting here with a brand new device that hasn't even been started up yet back in the box.

Made in Vietnam. Date 20150309
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] elmalote:
Just talked to the shop I bought it from. It seems Samsung is getting hit heavy from users returning phones and they might change the procedure of returns or swapping to a new one. By law they can't do it here, but I'm sure they will try whatever is in the power to limit people returning them as its costing them a lot of money now.

I'm going back and getting my money back as I won't risk getting a new phone with the same issue and have to hassle with Samsung to get a new one. They will try to send it to repairs instead.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jegley23:
So far Asia Pacific model doesnt have any problem not like in the US and West.

I got mine today and I checked every single angle of the phone using flashlight, no scratches at all.

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[Galaxy S6 Edge General] avenging:
Jegley how's the green in person? Is it really that striking?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Mr.Raviteja:
After reading many users experience looks like White S6 Edge dont have scratches problem at all and screen is brighter than black version....Right? or Am I wrong?:confused::confused:
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] thawk720:
Wrong
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] altenae:
I gave up.....

Went for the regular S6... No sreen issues at all
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Mr.Raviteja:
congrats buddy....Share your review on it :good:
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] eyc:
I was admiring the color of that green and noticed what looks like the "ripple" on your screen. Can you confirm what that is? From dead center, up one inch and right one inch, there is a small line that appears lighter than the rest. Is that just a reflection?

This guy shows the "ripple" on his screen: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6-edge/general/screen-defect-bubble-glass-pic-t3082886

*edit* -- must just be a reflection since it stops right where the curve starts.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Jiyeon90:
Right one has smaller screen too, I would definitely return it
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] streilu:
I will get my green 64gb on monday or tuesday. Will report screen issues.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Alex-V:
ok...just got my phone (as the green is still not available i changed my order to black 128gb version) i have no scratches (phone comes allready with 5.0.2) also i dont have the led camera problem or the night clock problem...i´m very satisfied...

edit : my phone is a free G925F
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Mosh83:
My girlfriend's golden S6 Edge came today and I can confirm that there are no defects on the screen - no hairline scratches, no spiderweb scratches.

So if you have them, it is definitely a defect. I took my Edge to Samsung and they are replacing the screen because of the scatches under warranty.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Globalrebel:
64GB AT&T Edge White (Said REV 0.2 on the back sticker if that means anything) Made if Korea

No scratches on screen

rotates perfect in browser and camera

Fingerprint reader isn't reading when screen is off?!? but Will be restarting phone and testing again

Normal color, no yellow tint (so far as my eyes can tell)
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Gizmoe:
Fingerprint reader won't read with screen off. You have to press home button to turn screen on and then keep thumb on home button until it unlocks.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jegley23:
Its really nice in person..and its really cool when u use the avengers theme (The hulk):D:D

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[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jegley23:
yes its just a reflection
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] demonwind:
Hate to burst your bubble.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6/general/getting-replacement-s6-due-to-screen-t3074865
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] altenae:
Well not my bubble this time.

It's perfect.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] zionnomonus:
Got mine today and I've been checking this thread daily (Though against my better judgement). Anyway I took it out of the box and it was pristine.

(S6 Edge Black Sapphire 32GB Nordic version)

No scratches

No tint on the screen

Auto rotates fine

All buttons feel solid

No speaker cracking

And the dimmer works as it should.

I'm one happy person now :D
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] demmo81:
Let the custom rom begins :) any out yet ? For s6 there is couple I think
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] streilu:
Got my 64GB International Green just an hour ago.

Vietnam, 20150405.

No scratches, no tint, really nice looking!

Aplied the Spigen Flex HD, flawless. No bubbles and feeling really nice!
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Mr.Raviteja:
Looks like scratches with s6 edge has been solved..:):D
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Iakona:
Didn't see a forum to talk about scratches after using it but I must say I am SUPER disappointed in the gorilla glass 4!!?! Have had it for 4 days and babied it the whole time and I have 2 significant scratches!!!? I have never had a screen protector on my original note nor my note 3 and not 1 scratch. Anybody else having this issue!??

S6 Edge
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Mr.Raviteja:
Buddy check past pages....There are few defective Edge's ...Get your screen replaced or exchange your phone for a new Edge :good:
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Iakona:
I have read but that's the thing, it was perfect out of the box!? I have literally cradled this thing and it scratched?? So my question is, had anyone else had theirs scratch super easy?

S6 Edge
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] skivnit:
I don't understand, on every Samsung flagship forum that's a guy that says my phone scratched or broke on its own. I saw vids with someone trying to scratch with a knife. My s5 is a year old and no cover used, yet no scratches

Sent from my SM-G900F
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Iakona:
Same here. Like I said, I have an original note and note 3 that I have never had a screen protector on and not 1 single scratch, no exaggeration. I'm going to go get a replacement tonight but am a little worried that it will scratch again and I hate the feel of screen protectors. The tempered glass ones are nice but they don't cover to the edges so there's no way I could handle that.

S6 Edge
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Mr.Raviteja:
Few Tempered glasses are available online which cover complete edge
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] eyc:
To be honest, I'm very skeptical about what you're saying. I think one of two things may be afoot: (1) you scratched your phone unknowingly (e.g., with sand in your pocket); or (2) you didn't really "baby" the phone. If your Note 3 doesn't show a single scratch, then I'd go with the former.

Granted, I could be wrong and the Gorilla Glass 4 on the Edge is somehow scratch prone (more than GG3), but that would be contrary to what everyone is saying everywhere.

How about you show us what these two significant scratches look like?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] skivnit:
Guys no black here only white and gold, gold looks too flashy grrr

Sent from my SM-G900F
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] eyc:
No black where?
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Iakona:
I can understand your concern with my description but believe me, I have babied it. I looked all around my pockets and all I can see is the little metal "button" to that weird little coin pocket or whatever that is on some jeans. Granted, I always have put it gingerly in my pocket and have been mindful of how I have put it in my pocket (even tho I never did this with my note 3 for a year and a half). I can try and get some shots with my wife's note 4 of the scratch before I take it back tonight.

S6 Edge
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] eyc:
I hear ya. I'm just saying that the glass on your G6 Edge is equally (if not more) scratch-resistant to the glass on your Note 3, so the only plausible explanation is that your phone just got scratched with something hard, like sand. But, again, I could be wrong and maybe the G6 Edge's have some crazy manufacturing defect that is softening the glass. Highly unlikely though.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] Iakona:
I couldn't agree with you more..

S6 Edge
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] omf05:
I'm telling you my screen is perfect. I just tested it with a flash light also. But as we speak I'm getting my screen protector on. I'm more picky then anyone when I spend this amount of money on a phone. I will not settle for anything less then perfect.

I will test my GF phone when it comes in also. But so far I've only seen this problem on the black edge. She is getting the gold version, so it will be a while before she gets it.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] eyc:
Possibly. I read the information concerning plastic substrate here: http://www.displaymate.com/Galaxy_S6_ShootOut_1.htm

The author even suggests that there are perceivable differences in the plastic:

"What is especially important and news worthy is that the performance of the OLED display on a flexible plastic substrate for the Galaxy S6 Edge (and Galaxy Note Edge) is now

essentially

the same as on a traditional flat and hard substrate for the Galaxy S6, even at 500+ pixels per inch and 2560x1440 resolution."
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jms.flynn:
We need to set up a poll to get a clear distinction of how wide spread this issue is. Can somebody set up a poll and a unified thread which tells people how to check for this issue. If this issue (not saying it is) starting a thread with a poll will not only give not only the people on the forum an idea of the problem but it may also draw attention of the issue to Samsung.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] The Root:
I forgot to mention I have the black 64gb. Double checked with flashlight.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] thawk720:
"The Galaxy S6 Edge is actually a flexible OLED display manufactured on a flexible plastic substrate rather than on a traditional perfectly flat and hard screen like almost all other OLED (and LCD) displays. This allows the display itself to bend, but it is then placed underneath a hard Gorilla Glass 4 cover for protection and to maintain its desired shape, which for the Galaxy S6 Edge is curved along the entire right and left side edges. "

Hmm, so if this is the case I would think that it's getting scratched at the factory when the GG4 is placed over top of the substrate, so it would stand to reason that if you don't have this problem you probably won't be getting it. I have a 128GB Black edge, that so far doesn't seem to have the issue. No sun out today, and haven't checked with a flash light, but under the bright halogen lights at work it seems free of scratches. Will update when I get under the sun or flashlight
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] andyshannon:
How's this, same s6 edge taken with same ipad, and a flashlight is being held over the phone about 3 inches from the surface of the phone.....

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[Galaxy S6 Edge General] ChronoShot:
Well, another thing this whole ordeal has taught me is that the Nexus 6's camera can't take macro shots to save its life.

So pardon the terrible pictures, but...

This is my first one. Hopefully the replacement is better, but looking through the thread, I'm not holding my breath.
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] jms.flynn:
Yes I can see them. Oddly though I can't see any near the top logo or bottom keys. I do hope this is not a screen issue. On a side note, SUCH A PRETTY DEVICE!!!
[Galaxy S6 Edge General] rhcpcjg:
Yes, you want to check under a flashlight, direct sun light or if you have a spare phone, turn on the flash and point it at your s6 screen. I was at work when I got the phone delivered and we have halogen lights also and I didn't notice any of the scratches, but as soon as I walked outside and sunlight hit the screen, I was amazed by the amount of scratches it had...

I just dropped off both s6 edges 128gb at the UPS store to be sent back to Tmobile, hopefully Samsung will fix this manufacturing issue, because there is no way this is a shipping issue, and then I might purchase one again.

Thanks everybody for your input, at first I thought it was only the phones I got, but now we know this is a widespread issue.