Has Anyone Removed Pre-installed Screen Protector?

[MattRyder]

I just removed mine. It was very easy to do - you get a fingernail under one of the corners and lift. If you use a magnifying glass you can see the edges of the screen protector. It's a somewhat firm/rigid plastic sheet that then peels off. I removed mine for two reasons:

a) I want the 100% unaltered full effect of the magnificent S10 screen, and

b) I used my S7 for 3 full years (with a case that kept the screen raised up off any flat surface when I laid it face down) with no screen protector and have no/zero/zilch scratches on my glass screen.​

It depends on how careful you are with your screen. Obviously in my case I have little to worry about re: scratches with an uncovered screen. I should mention that I carried my S7 in my front jeans pocket every day. The glass must be very resilient and if I understand correctly the glass on the S10 is even more resilent.

 

[willypguy]

I use a soft pouch that covers my screen. I make sure the pouch has nothing in it before I place the phone in it.

My S10 5G came with a damaged preinstalled screen protector. I removed it on the first day.

My S10+ still has the factory screen protector.

I haven't had any issues with scratches on the displays.

 

[sydneycooper1979]

I took mine off after I finished setting everything up the day I got it. Perfect here. No scratches or other blemishes!

 

[mustang7757]

I took mine off after I finished setting everything up the day I got it. Perfect here. No scratches or other blemishes!

So you rockin without screen protector?

 

[sydneycooper1979]

So you rockin without screen protector?

Since day 1!

 

[mustang7757]

Since day 1!

Nice ! But you not worried about drops or small scratches?

 

[sydneycooper1979]

Nice ! But you not worried about drops or small scratches?

I haven't used a screen protector on any phone in probably over 5 years.

 

[mustang7757]

I haven't used a screen protector on any phone in probably over 5 years.

Oh wow..I wish I could

 

[sulla1965]

Yeah finally removed it, got a few scratches so it was no longer presentable. Haven't used a screen protector since and the screen is still flawless.

 

[jonty12]

The Ringke screen protector that I had on my note 9 felt like the factory applied one on the s10.

Tried it. Not even close to the OEM. Sticky, not smooth, and bubbles on the edges after a few days of case use.

The search continues.

 

[Tarah Sorber]

Mine is getting scratched. I seem to scratch the glass ones as well lol. I don't know what replacement to get

 

[deepakvrao]

Hi Guys,

I've been using a Note 8 for 2 years without a screen protector, and dont have a scratch on the screen.

My wife was using the OnePlus 6T and within a few months, the screen showed scratches. Not sure if that is because the OP has a weaker screen or whether its because I keep my phone in my pocket, while she tosses it in her handbag. Any idea?

Now she got a 10+, and the SP shows scratches. Tempted to remove it. Do you think the screen is better quality than the OnePlus?