Any problems with accidentally touching the edge?

[robcassman]

I'm trying to decide between the 7 and the edge 7. How commonplace is it to accidentally touch the edge screen? Would my palm be activating the screen or tapping on icons accidentally?

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[jdfry15]

This was my biggest concern before buying the s7 edge but I haven't had any problems at all

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[teristark]

This is my first edge and I have that problem frequently. I'm getting better at handling it and it seems to be happening less frequently. The screen is very sensitive to touch. If it is locked you don't have to worry about accidentally activating anything. I carry mine in my scrub pockets all day and don't have a problem. My issues start once I turn it on. A case makes a big difference on the edges. It gives you more to grip. I'm not sorry I picked it over the s7.

 

[johnny8410]

I haven't had any problems with it either. I used the s6 edge as well and never experienced that problem at all. Also, if you don't plan on using the edge feature, you can disable it.

 

[hokie_prof]

I had some trouble with accidentally activating the edge when it was on the right side of the screen. I solved the problem by moving it to the left side of the screen. I never swipe from the left unless I'm trying to open the Edge.

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[Iva_LadyDiCaprio98]

I haven't had any issues at all. You have an option to move it or disable it altogether if it bothers you

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[meyerweb#CB]

I put a thin, clear TPU case (Spigen Liquid Crystal) on because the phone is so slippery, and that's completely eliminated any false touches. Also solved the fingerprint magnet problem.

 

[ajb1965]

I had issues with it for a day or so until I trained myself to stop grabbing and holding it like an ape. Since then , no problems lol

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[Adiliyo]

a thin case helped me, i had it caseless for a couple days, and while it looked amazing, i kept touching the edges of the edge. now i'm mostly good. (i'm using the thin samsung case FWIW)

 

[sangs]

Constantly. It's the main reason I switched to an S7 after a couple weeks with the Edge.

 

[nestafaria]

Happened frequently until I added a case. No issues now.

 

[ClintRo]

I did it alot.... got the Ringke SLIM case and have no more issues.

 

[sfla99]

Case or bust

 

[alodar101]

Happened frequently until I added a case. No issues now.

I wouldn't say frequent, but enough to be irritating. Added a case , issue gone

 

[pinkvikchick]

This is my first edge and I have that problem frequently. I'm getting better at handling it and it seems to be happening less frequently. The screen is very sensitive to touch. If it is locked you don't have to worry about accidentally activating anything. I carry mine in my scrub pockets all day and don't have a problem. My issues start once I turn it on. A case makes a big difference on the edges. It gives you more to grip. I'm not sorry I picked it over the s7.

^^^^^^This^^^^^^ it was worth the learning curve for me. I don't use a case, though it looks like it helps a lot.

 

[KimJongOMG]

This phone is even worse than the 6 when it comes to needing a case. I absolutely despise using a case on a phone but the edge screen demands you use one. Samsung, please make the aluminum protrude more so I don't have to use a case. Tried the aluminum frame case thing, hated the way it felt in the 6.

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[Almeuit]

I put a thin, clear TPU case (Spigen Liquid Crystal) on because the phone is so slippery, and that's completely eliminated any false touches. Also solved the fingerprint magnet problem.

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I got my Spigen coming soon. Ironically the Spigen site has them for $35 + shipping but their eBay site (their official one) has them for like $15-17 with free shipping so I snagged them off that (yes I missed the Amazon deal).

 

[ClintRo]

Here is the one I am using now... it is harder and thinner than the Spigen TPU.

http://www.amazon.com/Ringke-Snug-F...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU5082773

 

[recDNA]

I wonder if any clear case can provide enough protection in a fall. Many reports of broken screens with small drops using obliq case. I have dropped my Note many times without even scratching the screen but the case protrudes on all 4 sides. This isn't possible with the edge7 if you want it to look like an edge 7

 

[Jelly Belly]

Handing the phone to others to show them something is the biggest problem.

I have the Samsung Clear Case and have got used to where I can safely grip the phone without touching the screen, although getting it out of your shirt pocket without loosing the call is similar to trying to extract the detonator from a nuclear bomb, very gingerly and go slowly. OOPS it's gone.