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iPhone 4 Screen Protector? Yes or No?
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It's up to you. If you want to make 100% sure you won't get a scratch on it, leave it on. Accidents happen and if a scratch will bother you, it's better to be safe than sorry.
I don't use one but I don't mind if my phone gets a tiny scratch here and there. The glass on the iPhone 4/4S is scratch resistant, too.
I say don't use one, but it's ultimately up to you.
I don't use one but I don't mind if my phone gets a tiny scratch here and there. The glass on the iPhone 4/4S is scratch resistant, too.
I say don't use one, but it's ultimately up to you.
As long as you're fairly careful with your phone, you don't need one. I used one for many months until I decided to ditch it when I got my 4S. It's a lot, lot nicer without it and I've not had a scratch yet (not even a surface scratch in the oleophobic coating, in fact).
Its a god damn screen protector, its hardly visible for god's sake. Its really not going to make a difference to your iPhone experience.
This forum is so pathetic sometimes.
I agree.
Like I wont be able to "enjoy" my phone if it has a screen protector on.
I cant even tell its there.
If you absolutely hate scratches I suggest leaving it on.
I've seen scratches on an iPhone 4's screen, iPod touch's screen and scratch on the back of an iPhone 4S. The screen is scratch resistant but not scratch proof.
I've seen scratches on an iPhone 4's screen, iPod touch's screen and scratch on the back of an iPhone 4S. The screen is scratch resistant but not scratch proof.
I think he has a valid point. It's a stupid question. Either you don't want scratches on your screen or you do. Why on earth you would need to ask everyone on a forum is beyond me! It's like saying I want to protect my phone should I use a case or not use a case! It's a simple question you can answer your self.
I think this gorilla glass they use is supper tough.
Even if it hasn't progressed in 3 years our old iPhone 3G which is now soley used by my 3 year doesn't even have scratches on the screen.
Previously it was my wifes phone and she dropped it god knows how many times.
Scratches on the back but not the screen.
I'm too scared to try without. Just the other day, my iPhone 4s fell off my leg and down between the seat and the central console in my car. I practically mangled my fingers trying to retrieve it and somehow the screen was scratched to hell, i think as i struggled to pull it up the screen rubbed against the metal railing the seat fixes onto.
Luckily as i peeled off the screen protector the screen was pristine. However, who knows what would have happened without a protector.
I personally don't even know it's there, it's well installed, no bubbles and perfect alignment with the earpiece and home button.
Even if it hasn't progressed in 3 years our old iPhone 3G which is now soley used by my 3 year doesn't even have scratches on the screen.
Previously it was my wifes phone and she dropped it god knows how many times.
Scratches on the back but not the screen.
I'm too scared to try without. Just the other day, my iPhone 4s fell off my leg and down between the seat and the central console in my car. I practically mangled my fingers trying to retrieve it and somehow the screen was scratched to hell, i think as i struggled to pull it up the screen rubbed against the metal railing the seat fixes onto.
Luckily as i peeled off the screen protector the screen was pristine. However, who knows what would have happened without a protector.
I personally don't even know it's there, it's well installed, no bubbles and perfect alignment with the earpiece and home button.
Always go with a screen protector.
I don't even notice that its there and you get a sense of safety. Rocks, water, anything else won't damage the screen. If it does scratch, put on a new one, simple as that. There is NO drawback to a screen protector.
Only fools don't use a screen protector.
I don't even notice that its there and you get a sense of safety. Rocks, water, anything else won't damage the screen. If it does scratch, put on a new one, simple as that. There is NO drawback to a screen protector.
Only fools don't use a screen protector.
this may help you OP.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1241583/
http://att.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1119058
http://att.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=964454
tons more similar thread via forum search
conclusion, no consensus. Pick what you feel is right.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1241583/
http://att.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1119058
http://att.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=964454
tons more similar thread via forum search
conclusion, no consensus. Pick what you feel is right.
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Gorilla glass is not scratch proof..... It's scratch resistant. I learned this on one of my android devices; phone + keys + pocket = scratches.
Go with a screen protector.
Gorilla glass is not scratch proof..... It's scratch resistant. I learned this on one of my android devices; phone + keys + pocket = scratches.
Go with a screen protector.
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I had a Motorola dumb phone for four years. No screen protector and not one scratch. But I'm using a Power Support protector on the iPhone because the touch screen interface will get a lot more use. I can't even tell it's there. Make up your own mind.
I had a Motorola dumb phone for four years. No screen protector and not one scratch. But I'm using a Power Support protector on the iPhone because the touch screen interface will get a lot more use. I can't even tell it's there. Make up your own mind.
I use a screen protector because I don't want scratches on my screen for resale later on. I can't even tell it's there so yea why not use one. If you hate scratches then you should use it, don't know why you have to get the opinion of people on forums.
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Power Support FTW
Can not even tell its there, and honestly like the feel better than the actual glass a lot smoother.
Power Support FTW
Can not even tell its there, and honestly like the feel better than the actual glass a lot smoother.
