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iPhone X Reminder: Why you should always buy a screen protector for your phone
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Yeah, I always keep one on my phone just in case.
But based on from what I experienced, the screen protectors tend to break more easily than the phone's glass. I don't think every time the protector breaks it means the phone would have broke without it.
But based on from what I experienced, the screen protectors tend to break more easily than the phone's glass. I don't think every time the protector breaks it means the phone would have broke without it.
It’s called Apple Care+
Suit yourself!
Rather pay for Apple Care+ then the small fee if the screen breaks
Suit yourself!
Rather pay for Apple Care+ then the small fee if the screen breaks
I'm on my 3rd protector. Total cost $19.99. If I'd had to rely on AppleCare it would have been $58. AND i'd have no more protection for further glass damage.
Yes, I ALSO have AppleCare.
Yeah… I had one of those once. Back when I had the 6+.
Dropped the phone. Guess what broke? The screen. Not a scratch on the protector!
I understand the OP's point. At the same time, I have seen incidences where the screen protector didn't break or crack, but the iPhone screen did. Either way, it is a roll of the dice.
Except I didn't drop it. A greek marble bust I keep on my desk tipped over. The nose landed right on top of the screen.
Buying new screen protector tomorrow. Marble bust goes somewhere else, far away from my phone.
My phones go here on my work desk…same deal at home. Too much stuff that can drop on them when they lie flat on the desk.
I have an iPhone X with no screen protector
I've never used one on any of my iPhones from 3GS onward and never used a case either
Never had a drop
Never had a problem
Turned in my 7 Plus for the X and was told my phone was pristine and couldn't believe I didn't use case or protector
I understand why others use them, but that doesn't mean everybody feels the same need
I've never used one on any of my iPhones from 3GS onward and never used a case either
Never had a drop
Never had a problem
Turned in my 7 Plus for the X and was told my phone was pristine and couldn't believe I didn't use case or protector
I understand why others use them, but that doesn't mean everybody feels the same need
I used a screen protector on my 6+ and I don't believe it saved the phone from any cracks as it was a soft one vs glass one. It was more to protect from micro scratches as I use my phone all day everyday and wanted to best preserve the condition for resale.
I had to get the camera sensor replaced and they advised me the way they take the phone apart: that the screen protector would need to come off. This was last year sometime and I was already anticipating the newer iPhone so I agreed without hesitation.
Ended up enjoying it a lot better vs the protection. I guess it saved my phone from more scratches but, now with my X, I didn't bother and I don't have AppleCare. Its a gamble but oh well.
I had to get the camera sensor replaced and they advised me the way they take the phone apart: that the screen protector would need to come off. This was last year sometime and I was already anticipating the newer iPhone so I agreed without hesitation.
Ended up enjoying it a lot better vs the protection. I guess it saved my phone from more scratches but, now with my X, I didn't bother and I don't have AppleCare. Its a gamble but oh well.
The probability that a glass screen cover will crack is lower than the screen of the phone. A cracked screen protector doesn’t mean the phone screen would have cracked but it does build loyalty.
Same here.. I absolutely hate screen protectors and figure that's what Apple Care + is for if I ever need it..
That's true, most people don't drop their phones on purpose.
But it's also true that some people tend to think that these things will protect them against drops so they aren't as careful as they should be.
Lol, I'm kinda that way with cases. I don't have a screen protector but I use Speck or Magpul cases. The phones have taken more bumps than they otherwise would have had they been caseless. Mind, probably not for 4.7" iPhones and bigger. I've got small hands so for those, I need the extra grip that the case affords.
I would have to agree mostly with this although I’d do find one those spigen cases that’s kind of clear and rubber like very good for me. Adds grip and a great feel. It’s not rubber or plastic it’s maybe TPU. It’s soft in the sense it’s bendable and clear. I love it.
No other case I’ve liked enough to use it daily.