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Was reading it last night on the Vodafone Australia Google + page.
Be warned, also warranty maybe different in your country. Confirm with Sony in your country
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Unbelievable.
They create a glass phone and cover it in plastic
Still looks and performs much better without it. I'm happy i removed mine.
It only breaks warranty if the damage is a consequence of you removing the film.
Meaning if your screen shatters you can't say I want a replacement because you removed the protective layer (but you wouldn't get a replacement even with the protector on anyway).
Total baloney, loads of people removed theirs from other Xperias and had no trouble whatsoever. The Z is no different.
Glad I did it, screen feels so much nicer to the touch.
lloydbf said:
It only breaks warranty if the damage is a consequence of you removing the film.
Meaning if your screen shatters you can't say I want a replacement because you removed the protective layer (but you wouldn't get a replacement even with the protector on anyway).
Total baloney, loads of people removed theirs from other Xperias and had no trouble whatsoever. The Z is no different.
Glad I did it, screen feels so much nicer to the touch.
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Yes, screen feels a lot better. And... Phone looks better too, which is why i bought it partly for. For the look and design. (+performance too) :highfive:
Nothing there that is not already obvious, if you remove the film and then drop the phone causing the screen to crack of course it won't be covered under warranty, but then even if the film was on and the same thing happened, that wouldn't be under warranty anyway.
The only slight problem is if you do as they say and break the waterproof sealant while removing the film and then decide to drop the phone in water, but you'd have to be pretty clumsy to remove it that viciously!
So if you want the film removed go ahead and enjoy the different look and feel, I'm pretty sure most of us are going to be careful with our phones all the same
I'm just curious as to whether anyone thinks leaving the film on might slightly reduce the chance of the glass cracking to start with.
I doubt it, and if it did surely the difference would be minute.
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Drop with layer = contained crack, replacement via insurance.
Drop without layer = crack & shatter, replacement via insurance.
Remove it, it looks/feels sooooo much better without.
Decided to remove both films - glad I did!
Phone look indeed much better, doesn't attract dust, less fingerprints, better responsiveness and even better screen IQ.
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But the Sony Logo will be gone if you remove it, right?
Won't there be much more Fingerprints on it? Heared the Screen doesnt have an oleophobic coating?
Neither does the film.
Paddiii said:
But the Sony Logo will be gone if you remove it, right?
Won't there be much more Fingerprints on it? Heared the Screen doesnt have an oleophobic coating?
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no, sony logo will be part of the glass. someone else confirmed it in the other thread. the photos you see online are the pre production models.
btw, most companies saying stuff like it may or will void your warranty when you removed it and blah blah.....sometimes they just want to scare you. They dont want you to remove it so they dont have to deal with it. just saying ~
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no, sony logo will be part of the glass. someone else confirmed it in the other thread. the photos you see online are the pre production models.
btw, most companies saying stuff like it may or will void your warranty when you removed it and blah blah.....sometimes they just want to scare you. They dont want you to remove it so they dont have to deal with it. just saying ~
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Really ? i saw some pic. showing no Sony logo after Removal !!!!
LitoNi said:
no, sony logo will be part of the glass. someone else confirmed it in the other thread. the photos you see online are the pre production models.
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I haven't seen anyone say that, every single post I've seen where people say they've removed it say the logo has come off on their new phones...
My SONY logo came off with/was printed on the pre applied layer.
Not bothered.
I removed it on the back.
It feels much better now, but there are much much more fingerprints visible
I dont want to imaging how bad his would be for the front
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Unbelievable.
They create a glass phone and cover it in plastic
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Read with understanding...
They will not repair your device if you take it off and damage the phone in a way that is a direct result of that...
If the internal hardware is faulty, they won't look at your screen and repair the phone.
If you'll damage the screen though ( crack, broken glass pieces damaging the screen itself etc ) and have the film removed - they'll most likely deny your claim.
If you decide to take a safety measure off - don't blame Sony if you damage this particular part. It's obvious, it's understandable, it's perfectly fair.
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Read with understanding...
They will not repair your device if you take it off and damage the phone in a way that is a direct result of that...
If the internal hardware is faulty, they won't look at your screen and repair the phone.
If you'll damage the screen though ( crack, broken glass pieces damaging the screen itself etc ) and have the film removed - they'll most likely deny your claim.
If you decide to take a safety measure off - don't blame Sony if you damage this particular part. It's obvious, it's understandable, it's perfectly fair.
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Dropping & cracking a screen isn't covered by warranty anyway.
It's accidental damage, not faulty equipment.
Therefore, removed or not, it's a repaired screen or replacement Z either out of your own pocket or via insurance.
Guys you are missing the point here. If you break the screen with or without plastic film warranty won't cover repairs in either case, but it will be much easier to shatter screen without protective film. Same amount of force which is enough to shatter unprotected screen won't be enough to shatter screen with film on it.
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Guys you are missing the point here. If you break the screen with or without plastic film warranty won't cover repairs in either case, but it will be much easier to shatter screen without protective film. Same amount of force which is enough to shatter unprotected screen won't be enough to shatter screen with film on it.
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I thought the film had no effect on its force resistance, just that the shards if broken will be kept safe and not shatter everywhere.
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I want to remove it but afraid that it will somehow affect the water proofing feature. Can anyone confirm if it will remain waterproofed it i do so?
Fasty12 said:
I want to remove it but afraid that it will somehow affect the water proofing feature. Can anyone confirm if it will remain waterproofed it i do so?
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Ask yourself this: When I paint the windows in my house, will they become more waterproof?
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Ask yourself this: When I paint the windows in my house, will they become more waterproof?
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That's not the right comparison. Right one is: "When I install tin film of plastic cover over the nuclear submarine, will it become more waterproof?"
Fasty12 said:
I want to remove it but afraid that it will somehow affect the water proofing feature. Can anyone confirm if it will remain waterproofed it i do so?
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If you take of the screen protector the Xperia will sink.... :laugh:
tamir_89 said:
That's not the right comparison. Right one is: "When I install tin film of plastic cover over the nuclear submarine, will it become more waterproof?"
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Hahaha it's hard to find something good.
Got another one: When you remove the protector, do you think that the glass will suddenly start leaking? I mean it's glass... the molecules of the glass are closer together then water.
Or if you want a simple answer: NO IT WILL NOT AFFECT THE DEVICE WATERPROOF ABILITY AT ALL!
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Hahaha it's hard to find something good.
Got another one: When you remove the protector, do you think that the glass will suddenly start leaking? I mean it's glass... the molecules of the glass are closer together then water.
Or if you want a simple answer: NO IT WILL NOT AFFECT THE DEVICE WATERPROOF ABILITY AT ALL!
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Actually this is not a very apt comparison at all.
When removing the protector you *MAY* break the water tight seal the glass has with the midframe, the anti-shatter sheet is glued down with a pretty strong adhesive, force on the wrong angle will break the seal.
Short answer: It can if removed incorrectly.
May I also just ask how the screens use in wet weather will be effected. With the film on I seem able to use the screen accurately even with many droplets on screen.
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Kallb123 said:
May I also just ask how the screens use in wet weather will be effected. With the film on I seem able to use the screen accurately even with many droplets on screen.
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That's not a problem at all.
The only problem is that the movie will most likely stop playing since drops will be registered as touches and then the screen will do crazy things when you have a lot of drops on the screen.
I use MX Player, it has an option to lock all the controls and even that gets bypassed sometimes by the drops.
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That's not a problem at all.
The only problem is that the movie will most likely stop playing since drops will be registered as touches and then the screen will do crazy things when you have a lot of drops on the screen.
I use MX Player, it has an option to lock all the controls and even that gets bypassed sometimes by the drops.
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But with the film on, the drops don't seem to count as touches. I'm not too bothered tbh, it's rare I want to use it with water on screen. When I get my replacement I'll probably remove it's protector
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Fasty12 said:
I want to remove it but afraid that it will somehow affect the water proofing feature. Can anyone confirm if it will remain waterproofed it i do so?
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Is this a serious question?
WHY would you desire to remove the shatter proof coating in the first place. I may imagine doing so may affect your warranty? I doubt Sony would have added that addition if it was not needed?
Glass is impervious to water ingress.
Kind regards.
Ryland Johnson said:
Is this a serious question?
WHY would you desire to remove the shatter proof coating in the first place. I may imagine doing so may affect your warranty? I doubt Sony would have added that addition if it was not needed?
Glass is impervious to water ingress.
Kind regards.
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it's there to evade some dumbasses complaining about cutting fingers and ****, if somehow you break the screen. it won't make your screen stronger, only safer afterwards... so it's use comes in, only when you already broke the glass, and decide to play with it's screen
tamir_89 said:
it's there to evade some dumbasses complaining about cutting fingers and ****, if somehow you break the screen. it won't make your screen stronger, only safer afterwards... so it's use comes in, only when you already broke the glass, and decide to play with it's screen
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Indeed so, indeed so.
Ryland Johnson said:
Is this a serious question?
WHY would you desire to remove the shatter proof coating in the first place. I may imagine doing so may affect your warranty? I doubt Sony would have added that addition if it was not needed?
Glass is impervious to water ingress.
Kind regards.
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Because the shatter proof sheet scratches very fast.
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Dsteppa said:
Because the shatter proof sheet scratches very fast.
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That is why well over 100 companies manufacture screen protectors ranging in price from a euro to 30 euros. A screen protector is a wise investment. :good:
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Because the shatter proof sheet scratches very fast.
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And that's the reason i removed it...lol
Biggest mistake ever removing the factory installed protectors. Glad Sony replaced mine because the back and front glass look like crap once the factory sheets are removed and you lose the Sony logo. Put a screen protector over it, you won't be sorry.
biffsmash said:
Biggest mistake ever removing the factory installed protectors. Glad Sony replaced mine because the back and front glass look like crap once the factory sheets are removed and you lose the Sony logo. Put a screen protector over it, you won't be sorry.
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i was glad to remove the protector. BECAUSE the Sony logo is gone and the clarity of the display is better. Also, the fingerprints are easier to remove! It is stated in the manual that removing the protector is "ok".
Remove. Please RTFM. Page 13 (EN):
"A protective plastic sheet is already attached to the screen of your device when you
buy it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the
touchscreen might not function properly."
ludow said:
Remove. Please RTFM. Page 13 (EN):
"A protective plastic sheet is already attached to the screen of your device when you
buy it. You should peel off this sheet before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the
touchscreen might not function properly."
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Dont think they were reffering to the anti shatter film
nazrin313 said:
Dont think they were reffering to the anti shatter film
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Roger that. My bad. Anyway, major screen protection firms are selling films for Z.
Hi guys, just curious about this, I would like to remove the front screen protector of Xperia Z to get rid of the Sony logo (not hate it put prefer the front to be all black). Would this affect the phone's water resistant feature?
Have anyone tried this yet?
Besides, is the oleophobic coating of the glass affected? From the video below I think there's something wrong with his phone, the reflection looks pixelated
silversun92 said:
Hi guys, just curious about this, I would like to remove the front screen protector of Xperia Z to get rid of the Sony logo (not hate it put prefer the front to be all black). Would this affect the phone's water resistant feature?
Have anyone tried this yet?
Besides, is the oleophobic coating of the glass affected? From the video below I think there's something wrong with his phone, the reflection looks pixelated
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I have done it and it doesnt affect water resistant feature (its a film how can it affect the whole phone?)
the screen have little to no oleophobic feature, your best bet is to buy some rain-x spray it on there or buy another screen protector that have oleophobic property.
I'd leave it alone for the simple reason you'll regret it. I don't see how you could remove it, you can cover it over in some way but it's not going to look good and would be noticeable from certain angles.
XperienceD said:
I'd leave it alone for the simple reason you'll regret it. I don't see how you could remove it, you can cover it over in some way but it's not going to look good and would be noticeable from certain angles.
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What do you mean with: "I don't see how you could remove it" ?
It's just a matter of removing the sheet.
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What do you mean with: "I don't see how you could remove it" ?
It's just a matter of removing the sheet.
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silversun92 said:
I would like to remove the front screen protector of Xperia Z to get rid of the Sony logo
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The Sony logo is on the film, it peels off with it
Michealtbh said:
The Sony logo is on the film, it peels off with it
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So it is. Still, I'd leave it, many People in the Arc section have lived to regret taking off the factory applied protector for various reasons, but, your Phone, your decision.
XperienceD said:
So it is. Still, I'd leave it, many People in the Arc section have lived to regret taking off the factory applied protector for various reasons, but, your Phone, your decision.
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Lol, i have no regrets soo far, well hey, if the screen breaks.. It breaks
nazrin313 said:
Lol, i have no regrets soo far, well hey, if the screen breaks.. It breaks
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It's scratches I'd be more concerned about, which is why I always stick one on top of the factory one because if or when I come to sell it, a pristine screen will get more than one that's scuffed to bits.
XperienceD said:
It's scratches I'd be more concerned about, which is why I always stick one on top of the factory one because if or when I come to sell it, a pristine screen will get more than one that's scuffed to bits.
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Thats the reason i removed it, it had tons of scratches...now im using the clarivue sp with the added bonus of the face w/o the Sony logo... Looks pretty slick if u ask me
nazrin313 said:
Thats the reason i removed it, it had tons of scratches...now im using the clarivue sp with the added bonus of the face w/o the Sony logo... Looks pretty slick if u ask me
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Get some pics up.
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Get some pics up.
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Sorry about the bad quality as Im just using my lappy's camera lol as I dont have another camera handy.
There are another nice high quality pics around in this forum with the sheet removed....the phone with just a blank shiny and black face is just too sexy
Took the film back too?
BR4DOKYBrazil said:
Took the film back too?
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Yeap, both were all scratched up..dats the reason i removed it at the first place
XperienceD said:
It's scratches I'd be more concerned about, which is why I always stick one on top of the factory one because if or when I come to sell it, a pristine screen will get more than one that's scuffed to bits.
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it wont scratch, it'll break but wont scratch, I had my S3 in my pocket with keys and coins (not intentionally but when in a rush) it never scratch, Dragontrail suppose to be stronger than Gorilla Glass 2 so it be ok.
G1_enthusiast said:
it wont scratch, it'll break but wont scratch, I had my S3 in my pocket with keys and coins (not intentionally but when in a rush) it never scratch, Dragontrail suppose to be stronger than Gorilla Glass 2 so it be ok.
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IT WILL SCRATCH.
IT WILL BREAK AND IT WILL SCRATCH.
My previous xperia z had antishatter removed and the screen scratched from a sand particle hidden in my microfibre cloth, if you decide or have taken of antishatter film, put on a screen protector as soon as you can. Preferably you should put on a good quality screen protector onto antishatter film. That way you will have constant new looking phone.
Which is what I've done with my NEW Xperia z.
after taking off antishatter layer on my first phone, AIthough i was trying to convince myself that it feels better, and looks better debranded,
Everytime the beautiful nostalgic sony ad came on, and the guy took out his xperia z to take a picture of his girlfriend covered in courfull dry paint. And then washed his xperia z afterwards showing off that beautiful sony logo. My heart would sink ,as I knew my phone would never look like that ever again.
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nazrin313 said:
Yeap, both were all scratched up..dats the reason i removed it at the first place
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The logo "Xperia" and other information on the back does not go out after removing the film?
BR4DOKYBrazil said:
The logo "Xperia" and other information on the back does not go out after removing the film?
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I took mine off and im kinda regretting it. Its a fingerprint magnet now and the screen isnt as smooth as i thought it'd be! it kinda feel sticky and way too many dust gets on it easily and i found a tiny scratch on my screen now gonna have to go get a new screen protector tomorrow
Phat-T said:
I took mine off and im kinda regretting it. Its a fingerprint magnet now and the screen isnt as smooth as i thought it'd be! it kinda feel sticky and way too many dust gets on it easily and i found a tiny scratch on my screen now gonna have to go get a new screen protector tomorrow
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Yeap, i put an oleo sp straight on after i removed it
Yesterday finally removed the ASF of my Xperia Z! Was scratched! Turns out I noticed that removing, there is another film on the glass! It is clearly visible in ambiantes bright and can easily feel relief with my nails!
Does anyone know tell me what this would be another film?
I do not have camera to take a photo, but I'm sure there is another film on the front glass!
BR4DOKYBrazil said:
Yesterday finally removed the ASF of my Xperia Z! Was scratched! Turns out I noticed that removing, there is another film on the glass! It is clearly visible in ambiantes bright and can easily feel relief with my nails!
Does anyone know tell me what this would be another film?
I do not have camera to take a photo, but I'm sure there is another film on the front glass!
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So there is no Sony logo on front now? And you still have some kind of film?
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he took off the screen protector he put on the device. Surely he still got the SONY logo and the film he's talking about is the pre-installed anti-shatter film.
graffus said:
he took off the screen protector he put on the device. Surely he still got the SONY logo and the film he's talking about is the pre-installed anti-shatter film.
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That's why, I asked him.
lovemyarc said:
So there is no Sony logo on front now? And you still have some kind of film?
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he took off the screen protector he put on the device. Surely he still got the SONY logo and the film he's talking about is the pre-installed anti-shatter film.
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lovemyarc said:
That's why, I asked him.
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No, No, Guys!
I know that is factory installed on the device ASF! I do NOT applied any film over the ASF! After much searching, I plucked up courage and removed my ASF!
Removing the ASF, my device lost the Sony logo!
My girlfriend and I can clearly see that there is another film on my device!
I can feel the relief of this film with my fingernail!
I tried to take a picture with the Xperia P my girlfriend but the device was unable to focus!
The staff removed the ASF removed this film together!
I removed ASF with my fingernail!
I'm afraid to try to remove this supposed film and damage the appliance to be something on the sensitivity of the touch, the reason why I decided to ask!
Guys, I'm seeing right now my device! Really you can clearly see it has another film that was under the ASF! Looking in curved detail of the speaker you can see the film pasted wrong!
My brother will have lunch at home tomorrow and he will bring his DSLR for me to take the photos!
BR4DOKYBrazil said:
Guys, I'm seeing right now my device! Really you can clearly see it has another film that was under the ASF! Looking in curved detail of the speaker you can see the film pasted wrong!
My brother will have lunch at home tomorrow and he will bring his DSLR for me to take the photos!
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we are really curious at this point but it's strange LOL
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we are really curious at this point but it's strange LOL
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It really is very strange! I even thought that came not as a extra film in the device box, Sony would have put on the device itself! But it no makes sense to put under the ASF!
Looks like I have 3x films over my glass then :laugh:
Awaiting photos.
Did it peel straight off or did it leave residue? From what's bee said on the other threads it's baked on to the glass so seems really strange that you would find another one underneath it.
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Did it peel straight off or did it leave residue? From what's bee said on the other threads it's baked on to the glass so seems really strange that you would find another one underneath it.
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At the time I was removing the ASF since I noticed that there was another film under the ASF!
I believe that as the guys was removed the ASF with a needle, stiletto, knife, etc.., should be removed also this other film beneath the ASF! I removed with my fingernail!
so we have no scratch protection its just films on films on films
Here is the pics!
You can clearly see the relief of the film near the speaker!
Yes...I see it now...hmmm...interesting...
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Definately looks like there is another layer there, unless you have put another screen protector over the top before the photo was taken <--- not saying you did but got to look at it from all angles.
Dinkoz said:
Definately looks like there is another layer there, unless you have put another screen protector over the top before the photo was taken <--- not saying you did but got to look at it from all angles.
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I would have no reason to remove the ASF, put another film, create a topic and take pictures demonstrating to you!
I raised the topic because I was surprised by this fact and afraid to remove this other film and somehow spoil the touch function of my device!
You confirmed that the devices you really there another film under the ASF?
BR4DOKYBrazil said:
I would have no reason to remove the ASF, put another film, create a topic and take pictures demonstrating to you!
I raised the topic because I was surprised by this fact and afraid to remove this other film and somehow spoil the touch function of my device!
You confirmed that the devices you really there another film under the ASF?
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Wasen't saying you were, just stating that would be the only other reason for the protector to be there.
Does removing the ASF with the Sony logo void warranty?
Dinkoz said:
Wasen't saying you were, just stating that would be the only other reason for the protector to be there.
Does removing the ASF with the Sony logo void warranty?
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So ... Some employees of Sony say will void the warranty, some employees say they do not void the warranty. Anyway, only void the warranty in relation to the screen, however if it breaks by misuse, anyway would not have access to warranty!
BR4DOKYBrazil said:
So ... Some employees of Sony say will void the warranty, some employees say they do not void the warranty. Anyway, only void the warranty in relation to the screen, however if it breaks by misuse, anyway would not have access to warranty!
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Sweet, I might do this actually if it keeps warranty for the phone. Is the rear screen protector embedded with XPERIA do you know? Would taking front and back result in a complete stealth phone?
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Sweet, I might do this actually if it keeps warranty for the phone. Is the rear screen protector embedded with XPERIA do you know? Would taking front and back result in a complete stealth phone?
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No, the Xperia logo and other information remain behind!
Xperia z1 have a screen protetor, some people said than after take away screen is better, anyone already try?
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matheus_sc said:
Xperia z1 have a screen protetor, some people said than after take away screen is better, anyone already try?
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you can ask this guy in the comments:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pzxq-90NUIY
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Xperia z1 have a screen protetor, some people said than after take away screen is better, anyone already try?
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I removed the original screen protector and bought a new one on ebay. Definently less fingerprints.
Lucian5800 said:
I removed the original screen protector and bought a new one on ebay. Definently less fingerprints.
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I will do that, thanks for that.
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Lucian5800 said:
I removed the original screen protector and bought a new one on ebay. Definently less fingerprints.
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How you remove the stock protector?
Like the guy from the video with scalpel or another way?
I'm afraid not to damage the screen while I removing it
I don. t get why would anyone remove Sony shatter proof screen protector...
I just don't, there won't be any real difference in screen quality. Only difference is that you will loose some protection. And if you are worried about fingerprints, oh please. Just put another screen protector on top of it..
DefunctiO said:
I don. t get why would anyone remove Sony shatter proof screen protector...
I just don't
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Because is shattered?
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Xperia z1 have a screen protetor, some people said than after take away screen is better, anyone already try?
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I took it off both my Z and Z1. The sony ASF has an adhesive on it which I think affects screen quality I mean how can't it. I find I have better contrast without them. Plus the phone looks more monolithic without the sony logo. But there have been discussion about loss of warranty once you remove it.
bodson66 said:
I took it off both my Z and Z1. The sony ASF has an adhesive on it which I think affects screen quality I mean how can't it. I find I have better contrast without them. Plus the phone looks more monolithic without the sony logo. But there have been discussion about loss of warranty once you remove it.
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i already do'nt warranty, so for you is better?
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i already do'nt warranty, so for you is better?
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I found it to be better, but I'm not saying its a huge difference but i do find it to be better
I'm really close to removing mine. It scratches so easily! Never had a phone that got this many scratches in a week and it's not like i'm doing anything out of the ordinary with it.
Why put super tough glass on the phone and then cover it with a film that scratches?
white lie said:
I'm really close to removing mine. It scratches so easily! Never had a phone that got this many scratches in a week and it's not like i'm doing anything out of the ordinary with it.
Why put super tough glass on the phone and then cover it with a film that scratches?
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you are not alone, many of us have wondered why they do this. Every other manufacturer seems to have this anti shatter built into their screens. I'm not sure if its because sony doesn't use gorilla glass or some thing. The only this to remember that after you remove it the glass doesnt have an oleophobic coating. The ASF also leave a kind of stick residue. I use nail polish remover to get it all off. Then put a glass screen protector over top of it to give the that coating.
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bodson66 said:
you are not alone, many of us have wondered why they do this. Every other manufacturer seems to have this anti shatter built into their screens. I'm not sure if its because sony doesn't use gorilla glass or some thing. The only this to remember that after you remove it the glass doesnt have an oleophobic coating. The ASF also leave a kind of stick residue. I use nail polish remover to get it all off. Then put a glass screen protector over top of it to give the that coating.
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Also my Xperia ZL when I took it off still had the sony logo etched on so same question why sony why
Do you know if the back anti shatter film also has Sony logo on it?
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I'm interested too. I do not think will void the warranty unless you destroy your screen.
My question is, once you remove it what will you apply on your screen? I tried every good film screen protectors and no one is really oleophobic and without reducing the screen quality. Also seems on the market there aren't films or tempered glass without holes for the camera and sensors which I think is very annoying since they'll become dust magnets. Suggestions?
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I removed Sony SP from my Xperia S and I didn't get anything...
No better contrast, not even better or precise touch.
But XS don't have Sony logo on SP it's on the glass... I just applied invisible screen protector from eBay (applying with water) and I still use that phone...
But I won't peel SP from Z1 - I just applied same protector (Invisible SP) front and will soon apply one to back and it's awesome...
For me, there's no reason for peeling original SP down...
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matheus_sc said:
Xperia z1 have a screen protetor, some people said than after take away screen is better, anyone already try?
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If anything goes wrong in the future and you have to send back your device to customer service they'll say that warranty is lost... or they'll charge you extra money.
Personaly I bought Muvit Matt screen protection and I have no more fingerprint, the feeling is different from, for example, the Spigen Crystal Clear one which has a good feeling when touching the screen but with its fingerprint counterpart!
matheus_sc said:
i already do'nt warranty
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If you say that because of BL unlock then it is not sure warranty is 100% lost Sony' s unlock BL website says :
Please note that you may void the warranty of your device and/or any warranty from your operator if you unlock the boot loader
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I know it's sounds weird that removing a plastic layer (which is a kind of physical protection) will void warranty and not totally for a bootloader unlock but that's their position for now...
babylonbwoy said:
If anything goes wrong in the future and you have to send back your device to customer service they'll say that warranty is lost... or they'll charge you extra money.
Personaly I bought Muvit Matt screen protection and I have no more fingerprint, the feeling is different from, for example, the Spigen Crystal Clear one which has a good feeling when touching the screen but with its fingerprint counterpart!
If you say that because of BL unlock then it is not sure warranty is 100% lost Sony' s unlock BL website says :
I know it's sounds weird that removing a plastic layer (which is a kind of physical protection) will void warranty and not totally for a bootloader unlock but that's their position for now...
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This is untrue
I have returned my xperia T phone for a cracked screen after taking off the factory fitted screen protector and I got replacement with no questions asked
This is in the UK
I have also never seen it written on a sony website or contract that this will void warrenty
gregbradley said:
This is untrue
I have returned my xperia T phone for a cracked screen after taking off the factory fitted screen protector and I got replacement with no questions asked
This is in the UK
I have also never seen it written on a sony website or contract that this will void warrenty
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We asked a Sony rep (or a community manager) in french forum and that's what he told us.
Now I guess it depend on the service center or the country.
Also I don't know if it is the same policy for T and the Z line (waterproof, all glass etc) ?
Anyway maybe I'm wrong but I still won't take the risk.
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We asked a Sony rep (or a community manager) in french forum and that's what he told us.
Now I guess it depend on the service center or the country.
Also I don't know if it is the same policy for T and the Z line?
Anyway maybe I'm wrong but I still won't take the risk.
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yes, it may be country specific but I have the same contract on my Z1 as I did with my T
Plus unlocking the bootloader definitely voids warranty so if you have done that you may as well take it off
I asked on sony xperia twitter account, we'll see if they reply.
For the BL I just report what's on their site, the use of "may void" is different of just "void", I guess they have a tons of advocates who carefully pays attention to each word used on their site.
I remember a while back reading something about Arc S (here on XDA) where they said that if the repair has nothing to do with the BL unlock then the warranty still works.
If your T was unlocked and they repaired the screen for free that means warranty worked even if the screen has nothing to do with BL unlock...?