elvee68
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After owning the DT2 I learned my lesson. When getting the Force, first thing I did was a screen protector.
I have a Turbo and did not move to the Turbo 2 because of my fear of the ShatterShield tech. Everything I have read indicates that the top layer of the screen is plastic and scratches easily. My Turbo is naked and has never been scratched. I feel that it is odd to expect to put a glass screen protector on top of the ShatterShield tech just to stop it from scratching.
I am hoping for some real life usage tales. If I keep the phone in my pocket (sans keys) would I have issues? Is the top plastic layer not as smooth as glass?
I have the Zagg glass protector on mine, which is great, but honestly it scratches pretty much just as easily as the Shattershield top layer. I've had mine for about 2 months and it has a bunch of micro scratches. I had my T2 for almost a year and it scratched at about the same date with no cover on it.
Yeah I'll wait it out until it really bothers me, and then I'll take advantage of the warrantee for sure.Huh... I hadn't paid attention, but you're right - my Zagg has a handful of minor scratches too. I'll probably leave it alone for another 6mo or so & then buy another protector, one that goes around the top sensors & is harder to tell there's a protector installed. Should have plenty of options & reviews on Amazon by then. Or I can try to take advantage of Zagg's warranty...
How do you replace the shattershield?
The ShatterShield is technically the entire multiple layer display system, but there is an outer lens that can be applied like a screen protector. Motorola has instructions. https://motorola-global-portal.cust...prod_answer_detail/a_id/108328/p/30,6720,9583
But be aware that Moto is not selling the replacement lens for the Moto Z Force online at this time - just for the Turbo 2 (and last I checked, it was sold out.) However, if you call Motorola it's possible that they will sell you one.