Screen scratched by sand at beach

[Josh Sadorra]

A day at the beach and this new note 7 already has a noticeable scratch/crack, I believe it was from the sand.. All it was doing was sitting in a chair pocket and occasionally was used for pictures.. I just bought an ArmorSuit MilitaryShield screen protector, would anyone know if that'll help it be a bit less noticeable? Never used a screen protector on my old G3

 

[SpookDroid]

Yup, sand is a pain when it comes to glass, even Gorilla. I was so pissed when one got my S2 (I know, ages ago!) haha ever since I've been getting film screen protectors from day 1.

 

[Josh Sadorra]

Yup, sand is a b*^*%& when it comes to glass, even Gorilla. I was so pissed when one got my S2 (I know, ages ago!) haha ever since I've been getting film screen protectors from day 1.

How do film screen protectors do in terms of sensitivity with the S Pen?

 

[SpookDroid]

How do film screen protectors do in terms of sensitivity with the S Pen?

Haven't had issues so far. I have heard that tempered glass CAN get in the way, though. And depending on the protector, it may feel like the S-Pen tip skids a little, but I only had that 'problem' with a cheap 'cut it yourself' film.

 

[skatergirl]

When I was recently at the beach I used a wallet case, though there was a lot of wind and I was using the phone to take pictures and videos. I guess I was lucky, but most of the time the wallet was closed over the front as well as the back.

 

[ajb1965]

In my experience unless the scratch is deep, a protector usually hides it well. I had no issues with the Zagg protector and my S pen.

 

[Nakrohtap]

If I ever end up at a beach with mine, I'll just have to be extra careful. No way am I putting a plastic screen protector on mine.
I am still looking for that elusive curved glass one that people will accept as good.

 

[delco714]

Yup, sand is a b*^*%& when it comes to glass, even Gorilla. I was so pissed when one got my S2 (I know, ages ago!) haha ever since I've been getting film screen protectors from day 1.

Isn't that ironic since traditional glass comes from sand?

 

[SpookDroid]

Isn't that ironic since traditional glass comes from sand?

Which is why sand can cut through it

 

[The Phone Company]

Also ironic is it is Water Resistant, aka Sea Resistant. Just not Sand Resistant.

And like a previous comment mentioned the only time I ever managed to get a scratch on my phone was my Note 2.

 

[Josh Sadorra]

I just hope my screen protector comes in soon so I can stop worrying about this, even though I shouldn't.. thought gorilla glass 5 was top of the line but the shatter resistance apparently made the scratch resistance worse

 

[Booboo48]

If I ever end up at a beach with mine, I'll just have to be extra careful. No way am I putting a plastic screen protector on mine.
I am still looking for that elusive curved glass one that people will accept as good.

I accept the curved tempered glass screen protector from Verizon as good. Fit is perfect and S pen works well with it

 

[msm0511]

If I ever end up at a beach with mine, I'll just have to be extra careful. No way am I putting a plastic screen protector on mine.
I am still looking for that elusive curved glass one that people will accept as good.

If I'm planning a beach trip I'll just get a plastic one to use for the time I'm at the beach. At the end of the vacation I'll take it off. I don't care for the feel of screen protectors either. I've used nice tempered glass ones on other phones, but they just don't look good to me b/c they never really go all the way to the edge of the glass.

 

[WalkingHorse]

Sorry to hear that happened to you. :'( I learned a long time ago to have a special case for the beach, hiking/climbing and riding. Scratches drive me nuts. I settled on the Otterbox Defender case for those occasions. It's served me well. Under normal conditions I use a lower profile case.

I have heard that if the scratch is not too bad that a screen protector can make them seem much less noticeable.

 

[BrutalhonestyM]

Sand makes glass and breaks glass, how ironic.
To answer your question, depends on how big the crack is on the screen. If you're going to use a screen protector, use the dry ones and not ArmorSuit MilitaryShield screen protector as I believe that requires liquid for installation which can affect your device, if liquid gets inside the cracks.

If you need more help, please let me know

 

[Josh Sadorra]

I accept the curved tempered glass screen protector from Verizon as good. Fit is perfect and S pen works well with it

I have AT&T, is there any way I could get the same screen protector somewhere else?

 

[Josh Sadorra]

Sand makes glass and breaks glass, how ironic.
To answer your question, depends on how big the crack is on the screen. If you're going to use a screen protector, use the dry ones and not ArmorSuit MilitaryShield screen protector as I believe that requires liquid for installation which can affect your device, if liquid gets inside the cracks.

If you need more help, please let me know

Do you know of any good dry application ones? Preferably tempered glass, I just couldn't find one with decent reviews

 

[msm0511]

I have AT&T, is there any way I could get the same screen protector somewhere else?

You can buy the Verizon one even if you don't have Verizon.

 

[LeoRex]

Yeah... all that quartz (silicon dioxide) is a killer. That stuff is pretty hard and does a number on pretty much anything it comes across. Every time we go to the beach, I'm very protective of my gear. Even though I have protectors on everything, it only takes a few wee grains to make a mess of things.

 

[donm527]

I've heard a number of times people mention the Verizon protector... is this an exclusive item only sold at Verizon? When I finally pull the trigger on a Note 7, I want to make sure I have decided and ordered all the accessories too.

I accept the curved tempered glass screen protector from Verizon as good. Fit is perfect and S pen works well with it