Really samsung? scratches already on my galaxy note 7

[irock1985]

Big scratch thread and only one guy with pictures. :-\ What gives?

Guess everyone else only has 1 phone lol

 

[debdroid1a]

Guess everyone else only has 1 phone lol

Not always. The one I quoted above, his wife has the S7 Edge. Plus some have tablets with cameras (that's how I've done it) or other ways.

 

[tinybfk]

Had my Note 7 since launch with no screen protector and different slim cases. Still no scratches yet. I don't go out of my way to babysit it by any means but it does have its own pocket that is dedicated to phone's, front right pocket, it's usually in there with my GS7E that's in a UAG case. I'm sure I'll eventually have some light ones like my iPhone had after a while. Those ones you have to have the right light and hold it in the right position to see. So far though it seems to be on par with my other phones.

 

[dobo84]

Big scratch thread and only one guy with pictures. :-\ What gives?

One video out of millions of phones and every one has a scratch now. I swear forums are the breeding ground for paranoia

 

[skatergirl]

I would definitely like to see some pictures of some of these scratches.

 

[bmitchell1876]

Scratched on the front of my phone from putting it in my pocket... Haber had Note 3 fit 2.5 years... Screen is flawless without using screen protector... I'm devastated that note 7 already has about 8-10 hairline scratches on the FRONT of my display

Fyi... I'm still not going to put on a screen protector.. i like the smooth glide of glass too much to go plastic protector...

The scratches vanish when using the phone - you can only see them at the right angle and lighting

 

[MsBlingberry]

Re: Really samsung scratches already on my galaxy note 7

My S4 had been to hell and back for two years with no screen protector. Not a single scratch to be found. Back then everyone on these boards complained constantly about the cheap plastic used for a flagship phone. Now we have slick gorgeous glass works of art that make us nervous wrecks because G-d forbid we sneeze mid-text we might end up with a cracked screen that may or may not be covered by Asurion, unless of course we had our super luxe, non-plastic phones covered up nice and snug in a thick, rugged, bulletproof PLASTIC case. We asked for glass so Samsung gave us glass.

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Spot on!!!

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[rushmore]

I have not seen anything from Corning that suggests the GG5 glass is less scratch resistant than GG4 (my MXPE has zero after a year). Hardly expect Corning to risk ticking Samsung off with a scratch scandal and suggest that a device with a high interest and purchase rates as the Note 7 will inherently invite more potential for scrutiny. Heck, the traffic for the Note 7 just on this site is already eclipsing the earlier released S7 and S7E.

Those devices apparently sold very well.

 

[MsBlingberry]

Re: Really samsung scratches already on my galaxy note 7

Why do they need to step it up on the Home button and flash cover? Are yours scratched to the point of not working properly?

Fundamentally I get what you're saying, having any plastic is "not premium", but has it really made a difference at all?

The highlighted part...the back wasn't the same kind of glass on the phones you mentioned (at least it was never said to be by Samsung). On the Note 7 it is. Making glass thicker is not the best way to make it shatter resistant, besides, we're talking about scratches and not shattering.

"Replace the plastic home button and flash cover" then next year we'll all be crying about how fragile they are.
Sigh!

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[MsBlingberry]

One video out of millions of phones and every one has a scratch now. I swear forums are the breeding ground for paranoia

So true!

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[spasell]

Well I have zero scratches on the screen and I don't have a protector on it. I don't like the curved ones.

However I just decided to take a look and on my blue coral N7, on the back, i have a 1 inch scratch right above and touching the Verizon logo AND I put a case on this within 4 hours of buying the phone. Wow.

 

[Jewels81]

Lol had my blue coral note 7 for almost 2 weeks now and noticed my first scratch today. Not noticeable unless you really looking at it. It's located on the area where the flashlight, heart rate sensor etc is. So i ordered this 3 pack protector on eBay. 1 for the camera lens, heart rate sensor etc and one for the front home button. Better safe than sorry. Lol. I think I got mine from putting it on the table. When i am at home I don't believe in cases. When I'm out and about I definitely use a case lol.

 

[meringo]

Yup... I too had a case on since day 1. I just took it off to use some headphones with a giant connector and noticed about 5 or 6 fairly large (not deep) scratches on the back. Seems like you can scratch it just by looking at it.

It's too bad... as the device has been stellar in just about every other way. Resale value will suck.

 

[Frederik Gaffron]

I'm interested to hear from those of you that get your phone replaced in the recall if you still notice scratching on your new phones. Please do let us know in this thread.

 

[beeeshih]

I picked up my note7 a little over a week ago from verizon. I had started with the zagg HD protector, but like many people, edges curled up and it just was too annoying to keep on. I too am concerned about the reports of the screen scratches but I figure since I'm holding onto the phone until Verizon/Samsung can replace it from the recall, I can go a few weeks w/out a screen protector and get real world test of its scratch resistence. If it does scratch easily (day 2 of no protector and so far no issues), then I know I'm fine; if it gets scratches, well I'll get a new note7 from the recall and will throw another protector on there.

 

[chazglenn3]

I have been using my phone naked since the recall was announced. I now have some small fine scratches on the bottom rear of the phone that I believe were caused by the phone vibrating on the table. The screen is still pristine.

 

[rexb]

I wish I did! There were scratches in 4 different areas. Really light ones but one was a little deep that really bugged me. I got worried and sent the unit back before the 14 day return period. Had I known about the recall announced 2 days after I mailed it I would have held on the Note 7 until I get the replacement. T-mobile told me I'll get my Note 7 replacement in a week, now it might be 15 days..they're sending me an S7 Edge temporary unit to use until the new Note 7's arrive.

 

[jeremyhsu]

I sign up to just report my first series of scratches on my Note 7 front screen. I had Samsung S7 Edge, and I carried it in the same bag. No scratches ever. From the scratch mark on the Note 7, it is definitely the velcro that scratches the left side front screen of my Note 7. Good thing is the Note 7 is going back because of the recall. For sure, I am going for a screen protector when I got my replacement. Even though I know this is going back, it still painful to notice the scratch mark every time I look at it.

 

[markt1973]

I'd seen the scratch reports and so I bought the official clear bumper case and the screen protector from Samsung. Screen protector wasn't beautiful after installation, but it was ok. Case arrived a day later, and despite note being official samsung products, the case lifted the edge of the screen protector... it had to be regularly stick back down and was getting grubbier each time.

So when I heard about the recall I decided to bin the protector (well it was on the phone I was giving back!) and see how the screen faired. Way worse than my note 3 or 4 was the answer.

Both of those phones had done 18 months and the note 7 was way more scratched after a week than either of them!

This is not down to negligent drops... just the same treatment that the old GG had dealt with perfectly.

I am really unhappy. My handset hasn't blown up but runs really hot on fairly basic functions, and the pretty screen is no where near as durable and is a nightmare to protect if you actually want to be able to see it. I'd rather have a refund I reckon and look at the V20 or even jObs7+...

 

[beeeshih]

So after running the phone with zero protection... one drop from bathroom counter top onto tile and back glass shattered on the corner it landed on. Front is still clean and scratches though. Very disappointed. Back glass seems to be weaker and also scratched easier with some fine marks visible over the last week too.