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Are screen protectors necessary?

songbird — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 12:43:22 GMT

I've always had a screen protector applied to my phones whenever I got a new one. But I've since heard you no longer need to put them on. Being as new phones and tablets have gorilla glass on them. Do you still apply screen protectors on phones and tablets?

Re: Are screen protectors necessary?

KingstonsMom — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 12:43:30 GMT

I do to help prevent scratches and glare.

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gardenman — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 12:59:33 GMT

I've never used one and my screens are fine. My phone goes into a pocket all by itself and it's in a case that protects everything but the screen, but I've never broken a screen, scratched a screen, cracked a screen, or had an issue. I see people's phones that look like they've been in a war and it always amazes me. My phones typically get swapped out and upgraded every year or two but they're always perfect when they get swapped out. I have a Wii U console that's eight years old and still has a like new screen despite getting lots of playtime.

I don't really know what the heck people do to screens to scratch them, but I've never had an issue so I've never bought or installed a screen protector.

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apple1964 — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:00:48 GMT

I usually get a real good case so it has never been necessary for me. I find that the glass they are making on the tablets are much more protective and stronger then years before.

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songbird — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:04:50 GMT

I found this.

https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/28/18244693/samsung-galaxy-s10-free-screen-protector

I always have a case and always put on gorilla glass on each new phone. i don't use trackfone and always keep my phone for years.

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apple1964 — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:02:25 GMT

@gardenman wrote:
I've never used one and my screens are fine. My phone goes into a pocket all by itself and it's in a case that protects everything but the screen, but I've never broken a screen, scratched a screen, cracked a screen, or had an issue. I see people's phones that look like they've been in a war and it always amazes me. My phones typically get swapped out and upgraded every year or two but they're always perfect when they get swapped out. I have a Wii U console that's eight years old and still has a like new screen despite getting lots of playtime.

I don't really know what the heck people do to screens to scratch them, but I've never had an issue so I've never bought or installed a screen protector.

I agree with you and I have had many hand held devices though the years.

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FranandZoe — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:32:01 GMT

Depends on how hard you are on on your phone. My grandson had a Body Guardz screen protector on his iPhoneX - he dropped it and not only was the screen protector cracked the iPhone screen was too. Luckily we had insurance on the phone but still had to pay a few hundred for a replacement.

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on the bay — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:52:07 GMT

I've only had one "smart phone" and since I do drop it all the time I got a $10 screen protector at Walmart.

This thing is great and has protected the phone from so many drops on the cement and everywhere. I don't mean to drop it, I just do.

So, for anyone that needs one, I definitely recommend!

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songbird — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:55:33 GMT

I get Gorilla Glass. My husband usually puts it on mine. The first smart phone I ever got, was one I tried to put on myself....and messed it up. All of my siblings have Iphones and none of them have screen protectors.

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Still Raining — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:20:18 GMT

Well, since we are anonymous, I have a embarrassing number of iPads. One for each grandkid.

All they have managed to do in the last four years is make them sticky.

True test lab.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 15:43:43 GMT

The only time I ever used one was on a tablet which had a very glossy screen. I bought a screen protector that was non-glare and that took care of the glare problem.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 18:50:13 GMT

I've never had a screen protector on any mobile device. I'm very careful with them and don't knock them around. Also have never had a case.

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Mindy D — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 20:47:08 GMT

@songbird wrote:
I've always had a screen protector applied to my phones whenever I got a new one. But I've since heard you no longer need to put them on. Being as new phones and tablets have gorilla glass on them. Do you still apply screen protectors on phones and tablets?

@songbird @If you drop your devices it's not just the screen that can be damaged. For fantastic protection, try any Otter Defender Series case. Husband's device was run over by a truck and was still in excellent condition underneath the case.

My Otter iPad cases take a beating and keep my iPads in perfect condition.

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Nuttmeg — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 22:07:20 GMT

@songbird

I just had a glass screen protector by Supershieldz installed on my large tablet. This is the first screen protector I bought for a tablet.

I found it on Amazon.

LOL, this tablet only has gorilla glass 3 and my phone has gorilla glass 6.

I have an Otterbox case without a screen protector on my phone. The cover shields the face of my phone.

I would use a screen protector on a phone.

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Nuttmeg — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 22:15:02 GMT

@gardenman

I carry my smartphone in my handbag. A screen protector saved my phone from a nasty scratch.

All the younger people in my family uses a screen protector on their phones.

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Nuttmeg — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 22:20:10 GMT

@songbird wrote:
I found this.

https://www.theverge.com/2019/2/28/18244693/samsung-galaxy-s10-free-screen-protector

I always have a case and always put on gorilla glass on each new phone. i don't use trackfone and always keep my phone for years.

@songbird

I have a Note 10. Samsung includes this as temporary protection for your phone.

You may want to consider a Supershieldz from Amazon. Please check the customer reviews.

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Cats3000 — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 22:40:36 GMT

I carry my iPhone in my pocket. I have a screen protector on it. Screen does stay clean. Have no idea what I might do should I trade to a new one.

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deb5555 — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:33:29 GMT

Yes they are necessary, one drop on concrete and your phone could look like this, why take a chance, get one! You will avoid a headache down the road.

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Calgal2too — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 05:02:32 GMT

Sometimes, you could have an accident with your phone, that is not your fault. I am very careful with my devices, but once at work I was walking from one building to another, near a basketball court, and a stray basketball hit my hand, and knocked my phone onto the ground, and now I have a crack in the screen. My point being, you can take very good care of your devices, and stuff happens. I wish I had had a screen protector.