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So, how do glass screen protectors actually protect the screen from breaking? Does all of the energy just get transferred to the very top layer (the protector) whenever it's dropped or something like that?
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Aug 18, 2015 14:56
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Presumably they have some sort of ablative effect where the protector will break before the screen itself, however, I'm not convinced that it really does a whole lot and "my glass screen protector broke so the actual screen definitely would have" is anything more than confirmation bias.
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Aug 18, 2015 15:11
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I don't really think any screen protector out there can actually protect the phone if enough force is applied to it in a scenario where the screen on the phone would break otherwise. I did/would use one just to protect from scratches.
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Aug 18, 2015 15:15
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My son had a glass screen protector on his Galaxy and slammed the car door on the phone. Neither the protector nor the screen broke but it destroyed the LCD.
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Aug 18, 2015 15:20
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chocolateTHUNDER posted:So, how do glass screen protectors actually protect the screen from breaking? Does all of the energy just get transferred to the very top layer (the protector) whenever it's dropped or something like that? As said by others, they basically just help avoid scratches. Even the best ones ($50) are way softer than the Gorilla glass 3 the 6 uses though, so people tend to get their protector scratched up from regular use and think the same fate would have befallen their screen without it. They're useful if you know you'll be putting your phone somewhere it can be scratched often, or want to ensure full resale value.
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Aug 18, 2015 20:08
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chocolateTHUNDER posted:So, how do glass screen protectors actually protect the screen from breaking? Does all of the energy just get transferred to the very top layer (the protector) whenever it's dropped or something like that? It's just an extra layer. I've seen a ton of phones come back where the front protector is cracked, actual one is fine. Whether it's because the glass screen protectors are lower quality or because it helps, I couldn't say. But yeah, as others have said, it def is not guaranteed. I also see a lot of the flip side, where both are cracked. Personally, it's cheap enough and doesn't bother me using the phone at all, so I would always recommend it.
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Aug 18, 2015 22:30
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So the iPhone update for 8.4 simply won't go through OTA for me. I tried multiple wifi networks, didn't try through my computer yet. Anyone else run into this?
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Aug 18, 2015 23:26
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There is a discount type store called Five Below that sells glass screen protectors for $5. I've had one on my phone for quite a while and it seems fine.
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Aug 19, 2015 00:09
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I don't know if the glass screen protectors protect that much better than traditional ones, but they sure as poo poo feel better. That's worth the price to me. On the older phones, they seemed to add a little more edge impact protection, but not so much on the 6 and 6+ since they don't go to the edge of the screen.
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Aug 19, 2015 00:36
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empty baggie posted:I don't know if the glass screen protectors protect that much better than traditional ones, but they sure as poo poo feel better. That's worth the price to me. I like the matte screen protectors, so I guess I'll have to stick with the plastic ones.
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Aug 19, 2015 00:39
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Screen protectors always make the phone feel less responsive and gross to use so I don't use them. If the screen breaks I have Apple Care.
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Aug 19, 2015 03:52
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TheJoker138 posted:Screen protectors always make the phone feel gross Lol
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Aug 19, 2015 04:44
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TheJoker138 posted:Screen protectors always make the phone feel less responsive and gross to use so I don't use them. If the screen breaks I have Apple Care. While I experienced that with older plastic-y protectors, the glass one feels perfect and If there's any hit to responsiveness, I haven't noticed it.
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Aug 19, 2015 05:03
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I don't see the point in screen protectors at all. Iphone screens are hard as gently caress to scratch and I don't think I've ever had a visible scratch in 7 years of having iPhones. In my experience they are either flawless or if you really gently caress up they explode like a mirror, in which case some lovely sliver of plastic or glass would be useless.
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Aug 19, 2015 05:19
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I've seen some phones with scratches over the years. Also, when it comes to glass screen protectors, they're all the same unless they have some oil resistant coating.
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Aug 19, 2015 05:33
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NESguerilla posted:I don't think I've ever had a visible scratch in 7 years of having iPhones. Do you lead an extremely sedentary lifestyle?
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Aug 19, 2015 06:12
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I've dropped my 6 face down on the pavement about 6 times, including once yesterday. Scratchless. They are really hard to scratch unless you are walking around with your rock collection in your pocket or something.
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Aug 19, 2015 07:33
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Yeah I've never scratched my screen either, and have not only dropped my phone several times (with no case) but carry it in the same pocket as my keys most of the time.
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Aug 19, 2015 09:36
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Well now we're in the thick of anecdotal evidence.
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Aug 19, 2015 12:14
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If I synch my iPhone with a new iTunes library, will it do a full erase of my phone, or does it involve my cloud backup somehow?
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Aug 19, 2015 12:17
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NESguerilla posted:I've dropped my 6 face down on the pavement about 6 times, including once yesterday. Scratchless. They are really hard to scratch unless you are walking around with your rock collection in your pocket or something. Or do work for a living. Dropping it on the pavement is hardly a case for scratching the glass, that's more along the lines of how it gets cracked. Trust me it's quite easy to scratch the glass.
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Aug 19, 2015 12:25
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I'm not convinced either way. Can a few more people on both sides of the argument provide a couple more anecdotes so I can decide if using a screen protector is acceptable or not. If you can, include age, profession, sex, and number of times your phone has been dropped face down on concrete. Thanks.
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Aug 19, 2015 12:56
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I've always gone bareback with my 4, and after 4.5 years it only has one slightly visible scratch. I've only dropped it in a parking lot once. Maybe you guys need to stop being suck klutzes.
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Aug 19, 2015 15:50
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Wulfolme posted:I've always gone bareback with my 4, and after 4.5 years it only has one slightly visible scratch. I've only dropped it in a parking lot once. Maybe you guys need to stop being suck klutzes. Also could be easier to hold a device with a 3.5" screen .... nah, nevermind.
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Aug 19, 2015 16:00
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maduin posted:I'm not convinced either way. Can a few more people on both sides of the argument provide a couple more anecdotes so I can decide if using a screen protector is acceptable or not. If you can, include age, profession, sex, and number of times your phone has been dropped face down on concrete. Thanks. Wulfolme posted:I've always gone bareback with my 4, and after 4.5 years it only has one slightly visible scratch. I've only dropped it in a parking lot once. Maybe you guys need to stop being suck klutzes. Keep going, I'm almost there...
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Aug 19, 2015 16:26
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My uncle works in Apple's testing department where they spend their day spiking iPhones into different materials, and he says
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Aug 19, 2015 16:30
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xzzy posted:My uncle works in Apple's testing department where they spend their day spiking iPhones into different materials, and he says Oh, well, my neighbors cousin lives next to a guy that works at Apple and he spends his day shaking iphones up in bags of diamonds and keys, and he says
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Aug 19, 2015 16:36
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xzzy posted:My uncle works in Apple's testing department where they spend their day spiking iPhones into different materials, and he says total cliffhanger bro
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Aug 19, 2015 16:37
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mAlfunkti0n posted:Or do work for a living. Dropping it on the pavement is hardly a case for scratching the glass, that's more along the lines of how it gets cracked. Trust me it's quite easy to scratch the glass. I'm really curious what job you have where you're around poo poo that can scratch a screen this easily but also have your phone out all the time. It sounds like whatever job it is it might be kinda dangerous to have your phone out while doing it.
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Aug 19, 2015 19:47
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TheJoker138 posted:I'm really curious what job you have where you're around poo poo that can scratch a screen this easily but also have your phone out all the time. It sounds like whatever job it is it might be kinda dangerous to have your phone out while doing it.  
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Aug 19, 2015 20:29
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TheJoker138 posted:I'm really curious what job you have where you're around poo poo that can scratch a screen this easily but also have your phone out all the time. It sounds like whatever job it is it might be kinda dangerous to have your phone out while doing it. I work in .... wait for it ...... "IT".
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Aug 19, 2015 20:39
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I feel like the people who have dropped their phones on concrete and claim they are scratchless are the same people who are calling things "mint" on Swappa and CL with micro-scratches all over the place and clearly worn bezels, etc. Its an affliction.
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Cozmosis posted:I feel like the people who have dropped their phones on concrete and claim they are scratchless are the same people who are calling things "mint" on Swappa and CL with micro-scratches all over the place and clearly worn bezels, etc. 
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Aug 20, 2015 01:45
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I need some ideas on how to figure out my WiFi problem, so I guess this is the place to start. Recently I have been having random connection issues on my phone. As far as I can tell nothing at all has changed on my phone itself, so I'm not sure exactly what the issue is. Sometimes when I'm browsing SA on my home WiFi, or playing a game, it will just randomly stop connecting, or sit loading forever. The other day I tried to download KOTOR from the app store and it took two hours to get around 20% done. The connection speed is over 100mbps, so it wasn't that it was a big file. My iPad seems fine, but it has had app store issues as well, in addition to occasional slowdowns while watching YouTube or Twitch. I'm not sure if it's the network, or iOS stuff, but I'm leaning towards the network. My router is roughly four years old now, and on the latest firmware. Where should I start to try to fix this? Is it just time to get a new router?
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Aug 20, 2015 02:26
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Anyone else on the beta having issues where the phone just doesn't charge when plugged in sometimes (despite syncing), or do I have an iphone and ipad with dying batteries?
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Aug 20, 2015 02:44
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The iPhone Thread: you guys are suck klutzes
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Aug 20, 2015 03:46
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cryptoclastic posted:I need some ideas on how to figure out my WiFi problem, so I guess this is the place to start. Crappy known issue with iOS 8 and awdl. Google wifried and read the medium article.
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Aug 20, 2015 04:08
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mAlfunkti0n posted:Crappy known issue with iOS 8 and awdl. Google wifried and read the medium article. Awesome. I am jailbroken so I downloaded that fix. Hopefully it will work! Thank you!
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Yoooo so, for any other 16Gb povs out there: Lately I've been having issues where I was drastically running out of storage space for no real reason. Started deleting apps left right and centre but the storage was always filling back up. I had my suspicions about Apple Music since it started filling up after 8.3 So, yesterday, just out of interest, I plugged it into my Mac and ran iExplorer and there was a 5Gb (!) folder of audio files from Apple music. I'd never set any files to download for offline and according to the Music app, I had no offline songs. The copy of iExplorer I have in work doesn't let me delete files so I downloaded some alternative (Macgo iPhone Explorer or something) and deleted the Cloud Assets folders containing hundreds of .m4a files. Lo and Behold I've now got nearly half the phone free again! There were songs on the phone I hadn't listened to in months and whole downloads of Beats 1 streams that had just been sitting there. Surprised they don't get deleted after use but it's definitely worth checking out what's actually on your phone if you're low on space!
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