Why is this thing so scratch prone?

[Defconrock]

My previous four smart phones don't have half as many scratches as my GN does. I love this phone to death, but just giving it a funny look seems to scratch it up. I hate screen protectors and have never needed one before, but I guess I learned my lesson with this phone.


Probably a stupid question, but are there any things that people do to at least partially remove a scratch?

 

[CallerHoller]

I've had mine since December. Not a scratch. Never use stupid screen protectors.

 

[nemov]

I bought it on the day of release. No scratches.

 

[pauldroidr2d2]

So far I'm good. But, I do use screen protectors and have mine in a Seido case.

 

[pimfram]

Seems like you need to stop being such a klutz.

 

[trigun123478]

My previous four smart phones don't have half as many scratches as my GN does. I love this phone to death, but just giving it a funny look seems to scratch it up. I hate screen protectors and have never needed one before, but I guess I learned my lesson with this phone.


Probably a stupid question, but are there any things that people do to at least partially remove a scratch?

I've had three Gn's and the first one got a scratch after like two days. From that point on, I used a screen protector. So get a screen protector like the xo ones they fill in small scratches. http://xoskins.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-screen-protector-case-fit

I hate the kind of post you got. I know it doesn't help for people to come in and say "mine is perfect." Use the screen protector, or you could pay to have the screen replaced. I know how you feel though, after I saw the scratch I could do nothing but look at it. Hope that helps.

 

[dmmarck]

Put it in a sock or sleave and put that into your pocket. Looks stupid, but I don't have scratches (on any of my 4 devices lol).

 

[xeroslash]

No scratches on my Sexy Nexy. No case or protector on it. If it's not laying out somewhere it's in my pocket. Still smooth as the day I bought it.

 

[kca2000]

Had a case on for a week. Since then no case and a verizon screen protector. Not one scratch. You need to really try to scratch this phone. Keys, jewelry might do it but taking it in and out of pockets and laying it down on surfaces won't do it. Might want to rethink how your handling the phone so you can figure out what's causing it.

Oh and as far as I know, no real way to get scratches out of plastic.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus.

 

[Defconrock]

You need to really try to scratch this phone. Keys, jewelry might do it but taking it in and out of pockets and laying it down on surfaces won't do it.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus.

Sorry, but this is completely untrue. I've handled this phone with kid gloves and it's still gotten scratched WAY more than any other phone I've had. Went years with the Droid 1 and X without so much as a single scratch on the screen. Great phone, but for at least my unit, this is a weakness.

 

[shaneneff]

This is what works for me with all phones... I always put it in the same front left pocket of my pants with the screen facing my leg and the back of the phone facing outward. I have gotten into the habit of nothing else going into that pocket. The phone is in my hand or in that pocket. I use no screen protector or case. Pristine (knock on wood) condition. Makes resale a breeze and I can roll naked.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

 

[DroidRat]

I do the same thing as shaneneff, unfortunately, I have to agree with the OP on this one. I bought a Droid X on launch day, never used a screen protector and no scratches on it to this day. My GN on the other hand has a bunch of wispy scratches on the screen and I've treated it just as gently as my X. I'll have to try one of those XO screen protectors.

 

[kca2000]

Sorry, but this is completely untrue. I've handled this phone with kid gloves and it's still gotten scratched WAY more than any other phone I've had. Went years with the Droid 1 and X without so much as a single scratch on the screen. Great phone, but for at least my unit, this is a weakness.

Can't be that untrue, I'm sure not everyone posting here babies there phone yet no one else has had the same issues. Like I said, might want to check how your handling the phone. Plastic does not scratch as easily as your describing. By the way, what are you doing wearing kids gloves?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus.

 

[kca2000]

This is what works for me with all phones... I always put it in the same front left pocket of my pants with the screen facing my leg and the back of the phone facing outward. I have gotten into the habit of nothing else going into that pocket. The phone is in my hand or in that pocket. I use no screen protector or case. Pristine (knock on wood) condition. Makes resale a breeze and I can roll naked.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

I do the same exact thing. It works.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus.

 

[Undertoad]

I work at a pawn shop part time and you should see what iPhones and iPods look like when they get old. The dumb curved back design is basically unprotectable naked and guaranteed to scratch. They are also really weak along the charger port, and crack vertically up the unit.

I am super protective of my naked nexus. It actually has its own towel I set it down on in the car. My theory is that it's a portable computer and magical item that can decode signals from outer space[1], and not just a phone. If I think of it that way I will never drop it.





[1]hat tip ron white

 

[richardpandy]

Had mine for a little over two months and I have several scratches on the screen. Always is in my pocket when not in use and its not a pocket that anything else is ever in. Wonder if its the plastic button on the rear pocket on all my work pants.

 

[Rem3Dy]

Sorry, but this is completely untrue. I've handled this phone with kid gloves and it's still gotten scratched WAY more than any other phone I've had. Went years with the Droid 1 and X without so much as a single scratch on the screen. Great phone, but for at least my unit, this is a weakness.

Your other phones also didn't have the oleophobic coating like your Galaxy Nexus.

 

[macmitten]

I noticed mine having a bunch of little scratches and have since put on a screen protector. Now I have no more worries about the weak ass screen.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

 

[Fa11ou7]

This is what works for me with all phones... I always put it in the same front left pocket of my pants with the screen facing my leg and the back of the phone facing outward.

This is pretty much what I do but I have caught myself adding keys and other junk to the same pocket on occasion. I purchased mine from Costco the day that they offered it and I still have absolutely no scratches on the screen. I started out with a Zagg protector but the naked screen is so much better that I took it off. A couple of you have mentioned plastic, I think in reference to the screen, but the GN has contoured glass - http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-galaxy-nexus-specs. I've seen the videos that show people trying to scratch their GN with keys and it comes away clean so I'm not sure why you guys are having problems. I have heard that glass can't stand up to sand at all so if you guys are living in sandy areas that could be your problem, make sure to take whatever precautions you can vs sand.

 

[Bobaroo]

I have a verizon screen protector (really thin, barely noticable. Much better then my roommates zagg) and a gel case from verizon. No scratches at all. I'd prefer to ditch the case but the phone is too slick without it and I don't like my grip on it. I will also use a screen protector