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[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] madvinegar:
I had an s7edge, an s9+ and now an s10+

I was using my s7edge for two years without any screen protector, and I never got a single scratch on the screen.

I then got my s9+, and as I was used by the s7edge, I also kept my s9+ without a screen protector. In the first two weeks I got a minor scratch on the side of the screen without even knowing how I got it! I am ultra careful with my phones! I then found out in the XDA forums of the s9+ that a lot of members where experiencing the same thing and that the glass on the s9+ was scratching unjustifiably easily. So I decided to get the white dome glass. It was fantastic but it shuttered at the first ridiculously low drop! I ordered a a new one and I shuttered again on a low drop on a carpet! I could not keep on paying a lot of money replacing the dome glass, so I decided to try and find film protectors. I used a couple of them, from well known companies, all of them were garbage.

So I sold the phone and got the s10+. I really hope that the glass on the s10+ is much better than the problematic one on the s9+. Considering it has a higher gorilla rating, I am hopeful it will be better. So I hope to have the same experience I had with my s7edge. I really feels much nicer without the preinstalled film...
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Davey Dual Sim:
That's ridiculous, you are bothered about micro scratches in sunlight, you can't see those when using the phone so why turn your phone off, angle it towards the sun and inspect it?

This is a working tool for me, not a family treasure . Yes it's fair to say I never put the phone in same pocket with stuff, I'm not completely without a sense of care with it

I'm saying this screen is silky smooth, tactile to the touch and a joy to use, Samsung have done a superb job, imo the most impressive thing about this phone. And the thing you have to touch and feel all the time .

Covering it with something just so you can't see faint marks in sunlight seems bizarre to me. You are perhaps talking about 50 dollars less in resale in two years v 2 years of greater enjoyment .

If i dropped my phone a screen protector would do diddly anyway.

I started the thread to point out how lovely the screen is as many in here are just covering it up. That's all. It's seriously that good and worth whatever risks you perceive the phone to be under.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikesmith2738:
That's actually really helpful! At first, I didn't even realize there was one. Then like you I decided to leave it because it's so unobtrusive. But also like you, I have not had much luck with the fingerprint reader.

Just to clairify, that works better without it? If so, what do you think of aftermarket protectors as I bought those too.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mercifool:
I took my screen protector off as well, i use spigen air case. I work at dusty area. Only complaint i got is the dust got stuck to the side of it near the top speaker.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Davey Dual Sim:
Never used screen protectors Mike as I'm not bothered about inspecting a black screen in sunlight , they obviously help your phone from this accidental hair line marks, I am not in this thread to dispute any of that .

Only to say this screen is a joy to use, it's silky smooth to the touch and part of my experience in owning an expensive phone

If I decided I was bothered about keeping the screen perfect for the next owner to enjoy I would just use a cheaper phone.

Finger print is fine , with the system update , the protector off but leaving the screen sensitivity toggle to on
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Davey Dual Sim:
Yep same case for me, and I also work on building sites and remove case weekly and give a wipe down
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikesmith2738:
Thanks for your thoughts. There’s no disputing that a new screen is a joy to use while still scratch free and with the oleophobic coating intact. Like you, I’m not concerned about resale.

Where our experiences differ is until recently I’ve used iPhones with tempered glass screen protectors. I’ve found they provide all the protection I need without any down side. Even when I don’t use a case the tempered glass protector keeps the screen in pristine state. My quandary is that I don’t think these kinds of protectors will work with the curved glass of the S10+?

While my experience with film screen protectors in the past was generally negative in terms of feel, I was impressed enough by the factory protector that I left it on and even ordered some similar ones to try out. Then I read your post and want to go without one again.

I don’t want a phone to last forever but it’s nice not having scratches that once I notice I can’t stop looking at!
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Davey Dual Sim:
I do use permanent night mode, my only nod in the general direction of battery obsession, and I'm not without worry for scratches

Just can't bring myself to use a screen protector
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Corv0:
You're the one responsible for your battery life and you can can be confident that you will take care of that.

You won't always drop something because of your own fault, the world is full of crazy or ignorant people that might damage it when you least expect it.

Imagine you're doing your own business and some idiot that couldn't walk straight walks right in your hands, there's a chance you end up with a cracked or scratched screen that, if you care a lot about like I do, you'll never forget about or unsee, was it worth it?

I never experienced that myself but anyone can fall victim to that, the only unprotected displays I have sit on my desk at home.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Davey Dual Sim:
Yes it's a risk

But I'd rather take the risk and use the screen unprotected
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] pras001:
Guys, have you noticed colour change when you took the thing off? Like whites becoming more white and less yellowish?
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Davey Dual Sim:
No haven't noticed any change but I dont really look that hard at that stuff tbh
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ekerbuddyeker:
Just my opinion ..

I hadn't thought to take mine off, but after reading this I did and... I would advise anyone not to do so! Yes it feels better but the difference is really marginal and now im a little more concerned about the screen than I was. Not that I ever used a screen protector before, but as it came with it and fit o well that, and I really didn't notice it, given the opportunity, I wouldn't remove it again.

Just my 2c!
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Player04:
My screen protector is all bubbly now. I got this 2 week ago. I need a thicker screen protector
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] carvation:
mine is still going strong and will leave it on until unusable
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] madvinegar:
Now that's a thread that should never be created in the Galaxy Fold forums... :D:laugh::cool::p
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Inc:
Couldn't agree more.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] TheAnarchist1:
FYI: Do NOT take off the screen protector if you are on T-Mobile and need to do an exchange/refund. I had issues with my preorder S10+, tried to do an exchange even within the 14 days. T-Mobile (their upper-tier tech support) told me that the screen protector is considered a 'part' of the hardware per-Samsung. Removing it is considered device damage and they reserve the right to deny your exchange even within buyers remorse. I genuinely didn't know and managed to garner a bit of sympathy from tech support (they forced it through), but yeah. Buyer beware.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Davey Dual Sim:
Lol that's ridiculous
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Davey Dual Sim:
So now we know why it's there, to reduce Samsung warranty claims, scandalous
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
I've watched Flossy Carter take the "screen protector" off the S10 plus on he's review video, it looked so cheap and thin like the cellophane you take off cigarette packets. It was funny cause he kept chuckling to himself repeating that "this is not a screen protector". I still have mine on, cause its doing no harm but I didn't realise how thin it was.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Drunkula:
I may take mine off due to a goof. Before I had my case I inadvertently caught the left edge of the protector with my finger. It lifted off that area. After messing with it for a couple weeks I still couldn't get the 2 last bubbles out. Annoyed by that I decided to use a knife to re-lift the edge again and try to work the bubbles out again. That made it worse as the point on the knife was enough to damage the protector. So now it is worse AND there is a third bubble now. Shame. It was perfect, or so I thought, at first. Don't be fooled. I thought the edges were down tight when I got it. Not so. My finger never should have caught on it as easily as it did.

FYI: I did a similar hack-repair on my prior phone that had a Skinomi protector on it. The knife didn't damage it at all.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] fre78:
I've removed the stock screenprotector for just 1 reason: with my polaroid sunglasses on, I couldn't see what's on my screen with this screenprotector. Without this screenprotector, no problems anymore...
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] saitron:
Completely true!!!!! I have removed mine, and it works and feel completely nice, soft, powerfull well........ different. But i only can use it for 30 40 mins, just got installed another one, i can't live with my screen unprotected.

btw, the screen protector i apply is the one from BESTBUY, and it feels better with the fingerprint sensor, and its perfectly applied.

Cheers from Mexico.

---------- Post added at 03:33 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:32 AM ----------

This is really kind of difficult to believe this is true!!!!

BULL**** FROM SAMSUNG!
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cpufrost:
This is why I don't buy phones from carriers. (Aside from the bloat and other crap they load. And in the case of TMO, that ridiculous jingle at startup!)
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] TheAnarchist1:
T-Mobile has, admittedly, been pretty generous over the last couple years by not burdening the user with too much bloat. The bloat that is installed can mostly be uninstalled or disabled. That jingle is definitely annoying, though! I was absolutely flabbergasted by the tech telling me the screen protector was considered part of the hardware. Ironically, the tech himself seemed equally flabbergasted as he read off the guidelines handed down from Samsung. He told me I had been one of the first exchanges he had to do for the S10+ so it was a learning experience.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ingenious247:
Yeah.. good f'ing luck with that, T-Mo. I DARE them to try some BS like that w/me
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ban_edc:
Took mine off, already feel a big difference on the fp scanner
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Davey Dual Sim:
The revolution gaining traction
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mistermidas:
Lol, I took that trash off 10 seconds after I left the Sprint store after picking up the phone. Partly because it was already bubbling up when I got it. Didn't even realize until maybe a week later that the "protector" came standard.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] fearbasel04:
I took mine off after a month. Got to say it feels better naked.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Davey Dual Sim:
Not just better, but you get the benefit of the best screen in the world and what you paid for
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kangi26:
Part of the problem with not having a screen protector is over time you WILL lose the oleophobic coating on the device and there really isn't a really great way to get it back on. But you can replace a screen protector when it starts to have issues.

I had it happen on my N8, and no matter what I did, the screen itself had a horrible feel to it
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] fearbasel04:
One thing I miss, the camera cut out. I would rub my fingers over it lol. It had a scratchy feeling.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
I had it on my S6 Edge, it was in and out of my skinny jeans and the material wiped a line off the oleophobic on the screen, kept cleaning the phone but that line/mark was always visible. So mainly for that reason I use a screen protector. This pre installed one is ok to me. Would prefer glass but don't want to run the risk of taking this one off (which I like) only for the fp reader not to work as good as it does now.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mistermidas:
Not sure how you handle your phone, but I had an S8+ from day one, up until I traded it in for my S10+, never used a screen protector of any kind, and that screen still felt and looked like new when i traded it in.

I do like to think I take care of my phones, but at the same time I don't "baby" them either, and sometimes have it in the same pockets as keys and loose change, and it only received very minimal scratching over time. All I've ever used are cases for the inevitable random drop. But my point is, unless you are going nuts beating up your screen or something, a normal person doesn't have to worry about their phone "feeling bad" later on down the line because they removed the garbage stock screen protector.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] latino147:
Oh I hate it! Main reason why I'm thinking of removing it ?
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] primus123:
For a second there, reading through this post i would have thought a couple of you actually worked for or made Gorilla Glass.

My opinion. Left protector on there. I dont use any of the biometrics for the phone. Not a selling point for me.

If you drop it, it will more than likely break. It will scratch, those who think it wont, or it never has, have been lucky.

I did test the fingerprint and it is horrible, i tested it on my wife S10 she removed the film, to me seams exactly the same.

I do not see any visual difference or physical difference when looking at or touching it with it on or off.

I have broke every phone i have ever had. True Statement, and the only one that i never dropped on the screen itself was my S8+ I dropped it on its side, and it tumbled a couple times, fell from about 4ft, had the Samsung LED case on and it cracked on 3 corners because of the impact.

So to me having a case, or some sort of protection is key.

I value all your opinions.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] fearbasel04:
No matter what protection you have there is always a chance of failure. I keep my phone In a otter case with a holster. Never broke my phones and I had so many to count. " use to work at radio shack and would always swap phones". I also used many screen protector and never did one last a few months. Always peel or become just to gross to keep. " my face is always very oily " I had the s8 note with the dome glass protector and when my phone dropped it fell off and the phone kept tumbling and glass survived. I guess I been lucky.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] pappcam:
Never used a scree protector on any phone I've owned and I've never lost any "coating". Screen protectors are fine for people's phones that are exposed to harsh environments or for users who just don't care about how they treat their phones. I personally hate the look and feel of any screen protector so I'll never use one. I also try and take care of my phone though.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Davey Dual Sim:
I use a Spiggen ultra thin case, that's all, when out. When at home I use the phone unsheathed

Losing a coating or whatever is news to me, I hammer phones for 2 years working in them every day and have never seen any determination in my screens

These phones are a joy to handle, so tactile
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Are you aware of what one grain of sand can do this phone? Mine always gets a front and back plastic screen protector. The second owner appreciates it.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mistermidas:
Im aware that I've never scratched my phone up, even with no screen protector. And I don't play in the sand so that hypothetical is pointless to me.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bkeaver:
I will say that with my s9+ I didnt use any protector and it never got scratched and didnt loose its coating either. I will admit I am pretty easy on my phones though
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ivicask:
Btw i removed my screen protector few week ago, and i already see very very thin scratch lines, u need to watch it under angle and close but its there.

I never put phone with any keys in pocket, never face it down or anything, it was same case with all prev phones, i guess all it takes is very small grain of sand in pocket to do it.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] oneandroidnut:
Exactly why I won't remove mine. I think the screen protector feels extremely nice and if they can't make fingerprint sensor work with factory screen protector then they shouldn't have done it.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Davey Dual Sim:
Why? Why inspect a phone under conditions you'll never very see when using the phone? Bizarre, it's just a tool to do stuff, it's not a Fabergé Egg
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
He said Faberge Egg [emoji106][emoji23]
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] sanmanc:
My previous phone is an HTC U11. Never used a screen protector only a thin, clear Spigen case and carried it in my front pocket along with my Victorinox Swiss Army knife. I have yet to get a scratch on that screen so I will probably remove the plastic cover off of this screen. I did buy another Spigen case similar to the last since it worked quite well the two times I dropped my last phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
I think it all depends on locality and region. Here in Florida, there is a lot of sand. So I always make sure to keep a pet film applied on back and front of devices I own. Sometimes a grain of sand can get caught in between the back glass and case, which can also cause damage. I recently sold two Note 9 devices on Swappa. Even with magnification and a light, there was no Mark's on either. I guess the new owner will be happy lolz.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] BWA80:
You guys using super tight "trendy" skinny jeans and rolling in the sand to scratch the screen up? ?[emoji23]

Had s8, s9 and now s10 (took off immediately the screen "protector") with no scratches at all. Kept them always in my pocket, naked as they should be.

The naked s10 screen is a pure joy to use and should not be covered up by a piece of tape.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bp328i:
I live in Florida (pretty close to Clearwater) and I'm at the beach a few times a month. I never keep the pre-installed piece of plastic or use any kind of screen protectors on any of my phone's. I have never had a scratch on the screen of any phone I have ever owned.

In addition I've used several of my phone's in the water for the camera.

I'm not saying sand won't scratch the screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] limeybastard01:
A typical Floridian response. SMH.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bp328i:
Shake your head all you want, the truth is the truth.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Truth? So you think you speak the truth? Nothing more further away from the truth coming from a FL native. Capital of bull$hit more likely.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bp328i:
You're really funny dude, I've never had a scratch on any of my screens and I go to the beach and out on my friends boats all the time. I'm actually not a Florida native, I'm originally from Australia but I've been here for quite some time.

I don't baby my phone's but I'm not an idiot with them either.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Anyways, joking and banter to one side. I'm glad your gorilla glass is immune to sand and salt walter.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bp328i:
You disagree that I've never had a scratch on my screen? Yeah because you've seen my phone's.

Check out my swappa profile and all my listings are sold as mint (with feedback from buyer's, exactly as described) except for two phones and one tablet. And they were not listed as mint because they had minor scratches on the sides of the phone/tablet.

So go ahead and disagree with something you actually know for fact.

I never said Gorilla Glass was immune from sand, I said I never got scratches on my screen because I'm not an idiot.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Pffft... whatever.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bp328i:
Lol...

When I list my OnePlus 6t it will also not go as mint. Not because it has a scratch on the screen but because it has one little scratch on the side of it.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Looks fantastic.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Swimguy14:
Just to throw in my two cents I haven't had any scratches on my phone's either since 2015 getting the Motorola x pure. I have the OnePlus 6t since November and sold it three weeks ago with zero blemishes on the screen whatsoever and never had a screen protector on it..

I don't explicitly baby my phone but I never put them in my pocket with other things and certainly don't intentionally set them screen down on rough surfaces..

I don't know why this person is so butthurt over the thought that people can have their phones and not get scratches on the screen
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] watchnj:
I never go naked screen with my phones, a good quality screen protector will not make the user experience worst than keep starting at your scratched up screen.

Anyone that says they do not use a screen protector And they have no scratches on the screen I call it BS or they cannot see them.

Many times I meet sellers from Craiglist that swear not a scratch on the screen and when we meet , screen has many many fine scratches.

Don't go naked guys and regret it
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ivicask:
It's small hair lines u can see under angles or sun, not regular scratches that are visible on first sight. I haven't seen a phone without them and I see various phones on daily bases at work used even few days..
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Davey Dual Sim:
You will regret it if you are fanatical about protecting a working tool designed for heavy use.

Thing is if you turn the screen off and angle the phone because you are obsessed about these things fine, but for most people they don't stare at black screens.

The joy of using such a great screen unprotected far out weighs any marks you can see in direct sunlight on a black screen imo.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bp328i:
You haven't seen a phone without them? Come have a look at my phones then.
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] BWA80:
Maybe we should start covering our cars also in a plastic covers [emoji23]

Of course there is notice that a phone is used. If it's used it's used. But, if you are getting big scratches, you are doing something wrong..
[Samsung Galaxy S10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
They already do cover cars in plastic films.