Flip Cover and Scratches?

**Eclipse2K** · 02-22-2013, 06:44 AM

Has anyone using the OEM Flip Cover gotten any scratches on their screen yet? I feel as if the cover stays in place so this shouldn't be a concern but maybe something getting stuck to the cover? I'm just paranoid about scratches and it hit me that there may be a good possibility of scratches but at the same time I doubt it.

Thanks.

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**MrSmith317** · 02-22-2013, 07:41 AM

The flip cover is solid. I don't even get fingerprints on my phone. I also haven't ever dropped my phone so I have no idea what the impact of the flip cover(if any) would be for a drop or other phone catastrophe. The flip cover is soft felt inside so I could see something potentially between it and the screen but the flip cover doesn't move all that much. All in all I think your potential for scratches is minimal.

**Eclipse2K** · 02-22-2013, 07:46 AM

Originally Posted by MrSmith317

The flip cover is solid. I don't even get fingerprints on my phone. I also haven't ever dropped my phone so I have no idea what the impact of the flip cover(if any) would be for a drop or other phone catastrophe. The flip cover is soft felt inside so I could see something potentially between it and the screen but the flip cover doesn't move all that much. All in all I think your potential for scratches is minimal.

I figured as my experience has been this. I was just curious to see if anyone has had an issue as I'm very paranoid of scratches on my devices.

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**kris.richards** · 02-22-2013, 09:49 AM

No scratches at all for me (yet). Love the flip cover. Quality product.

**Jude526** · 02-24-2013, 11:23 PM

I have the flip cases. Love them. But I also have a screen protection. Always. I get them from Verizon. Low cost. Doesn't even look like its on it. No interference. Works great.

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**viper31573** · 02-24-2013, 11:27 PM

i only have a screen protector on mine, but i thought gorilla glass was scratch proof and shatter proof?

**Eclipse2K** · 02-25-2013, 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by viper31573

i only have a screen protector on mine, but i thought gorilla glass was scratch proof and shatter proof?

Gorilla Glass is Scratch Resistant. No form of glass is Scratch Proof and certinely not shatter proof. Gorilla Glass will be resistant to things such as keys and such as the video tests show but that's not even realistic. The dust and pocket sand you have in your pockets has a harder density rating or whatever compared to glass and will scratch the screen.

Quick question - Why would you put on a screen protector if you thought Gorilla Glass was Scratch Proof and Shatter Proof? Seems odd...

**reeneebob** · 02-25-2013, 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by Eclipse2K

Has anyone using the OEM Flip Cover gotten any scratches on their screen yet? I feel as if the cover stays in place so this shouldn't be a concern but maybe something getting stuck to the cover? I'm just paranoid about scratches and it hit me that there may be a good possibility of scratches but at the same time I doubt it.

Thanks.

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I don't have the note but I have the gs3 with the flip cover. I usually try to go no screen protector, so imagine my surprise when I took my phone out of my pocket, flipped the cover open, and there was a nasty u-shaped groove carved into my screen. Not just a scratch. It's deep.

So much for gorilla glass 2 - it's nowhere as good as the gorilla glass 1 I've had on multiple devices.

I now have an isheildz on it but I wasn't impressed...

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**viper31573** · 02-25-2013, 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by Eclipse2K

Gorilla Glass is Scratch Resistant. No form of glass is Scratch Proof and certinely not shatter proof. Gorilla Glass will be resistant to things such as keys and such as the video tests show but that's not even realistic. The dust and pocket sand you have in your pockets has a harder density rating or whatever compared to glass and will scratch the screen.

Quick question - Why would you put on a screen protector if you thought Gorilla Glass was Scratch Proof and Shatter Proof? Seems odd...

extra protection just in case. i have locks on my house but still put an alarm system in. i knew anything over a 7 hardness could scratch gorilla glass

**Eclipse2K** · 02-25-2013, 12:48 AM

Originally Posted by reeneebob

I don't have the note but I have the gs3 with the flip cover. I usually try to go no screen protector, so imagine my surprise when I took my phone out of my pocket, flipped the cover open, and there was a nasty u-shaped groove carved into my screen. Not just a scratch. It's deep.

So much for gorilla glass 2 - it's nowhere as good as the gorilla glass 1 I've had on multiple devices.

I now have an isheildz on it but I wasn't impressed...

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Ouch, wish I knew how a "U" shaped groove happened. Wow.

**reeneebob** · 02-25-2013, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by Eclipse2K

Ouch, wish I knew how a "U" shaped groove happened. Wow.

Only thing I can think of is it was sand or something in my pocket that got caught on the soft side of the flip cover, and while it was in my pocket the flip cover shifted in a semi rotational direction. It's deep, and dead centre on the screen. Luckily it's not see able under the isheildz...

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**Eclipse2K** · 02-25-2013, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by reeneebob

Only thing I can think of is it was sand or something in my pocket that got caught on the soft side of the flip cover, and while it was in my pocket the flip cover shifted in a semi rotational direction. It's deep, and dead centre on the screen. Luckily it's not see able under the isheildz...

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That's all it could be but luckily screen protectors tend to fill in the scratches and make them nearly invisible. I took my Flip Cover off because I did get a bit tired of having any case on my phone when I'm at home. I just use a pocket pouch and I've never had any issues in the past. I hope my Note II doesn't fall victim to scratches.

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**dpham00** · 02-25-2013, 09:30 AM

I got a scratch on my screen with the flip cover. Of course it could have been caused when I dropped the phone.

Anyway I got insurance to cover damaged screen, i could drop my phone every week and get a replacement with no deductible

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**Innerchild** · 02-25-2013, 11:11 AM

I brought the flip cover home with me from the VZW store along with my new Note II. While it provides protection, it has no way to keep it closed. So in a pocket, or purse, if it isn't put in snuggly, the cover can gap open and objects could get between the cover and your screen. I did drop my Note on the carpeted living room floor which did not damage the phone at all, but the flip cover snapped off the back completely. It snapped right back on but it does illustrate that the flip cover does not give a high level of protection in many instances, especially when dropped.

I do use and highly recommend VZW's screen protector pack--3 screens for $9.95.