I’m not sure how but there’s now a crack in my 14 pro max screen. Afterwards I ordered a screen protector and it took 2 mins to install and my screen looks and feels the exact same… I wish I would have put one on when I got the phone.
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Hack8081 t1_ixrqa1r wrote
I have been using iPhones since the 3GS , never cracked a screen, never used a screen protector, have used cases but not always.
Josh_Butterballs t1_ixrvoz6 wrote
Same, I started this year though because now they look seamless. While I’ve never cracked my screen or gotten visible scratches I have gotten one or two micro abrasions, which are incredibly light scratches you can only see in very direct light as specific angles. It bothers me despite not seeing it in regular use and now that screen protectors are just near edge to edge rectangles I figured I would get oneS oh and it also helps that a friend of mine who works in one of the stores was able to hook me up on a protector
TWYFAN97 t1_ixrkt01 wrote
A crack shouldn’t just appear. I’ve used my phone for a year or more with zero cracks of major scratches.
Vexation OP t1_ixrn8vu wrote
Same here. I usually go caseless with no screen protector. Not sure how the small crack appeared but it’s a bummer. All I’m saying is there appears to be literally no downside to the screen protector now that I’ve added one.
TWYFAN97 t1_ixrwl8p wrote
Could be a defect or stress fracture related to manufacturing. Doesn’t have hurt for apple to check as it would be obvious if it were from workmanship or physical damage due to handling.
joel-d2709 t1_ixrhfa0 wrote
If you have apple care try to get the screen replaced. And after that apply a new tempered glass
[deleted] t1_ixttvyy wrote
I never get cracks or big scratches however i get tons of microscratches on the screen which i hate hence the screen protector.
Vexation OP t1_ixv3gqq wrote
Yeah this was a tiny crack about the size of half a pinky nail. Still enough to be annoying
rootshirt t1_ixrhtsf wrote
uhhhhh duh 😂
emdezeta t1_ixrure2 wrote
Just scam Apple; buy AC+ and turn it in in two or three weeks. Apply new screen protector, problem solved.
odebruku t1_ixukl9e wrote
A case that puts adequate distance between three screen and another surface is the real protection and Not these “protectors”.
The glass protectors may have a little scratch protection but make no sense with cracks.
If they are harder than the glass, then the force goes through to the Screen and still breaks the weaker screen. In most cases they are weaker so just break. Complete waste of money as you just keep replacing them.
Just get a quality case
utkz t1_ixuvv4c wrote
No protector and everything has been fine for years
ChuckF93 t1_ixvhuec wrote
I used to run no screen protector on my previous phones because they had in-display fingerprint scanners that could be finicky with certain screen protectors. I run one on my 12 Pro, but that's also because it was used and already had one. I'll probably continue running them on future iPhones, though, since they can be had pretty inexpensive.
taraobil t1_ixrima0 wrote
Always
These_Letter7374 t1_ixrlvhs wrote
The reality of screen protector is that it will crack even in situations where original screen won’t crack. It’s all myth, protector or no protector it’s all same.
OhSixTJ t1_ixrq3b7 wrote
And if it cracks (or scratches) you replace it and boom no more crack. THAT is the reality.
[deleted] t1_ixs1poq wrote
The only reason I decided to use a screen protector on my phone is that my screen gets scratched to high hell and I'm trying to prevent damage on the actual screen and replace a screen protector for $3
odebruku t1_ixv4a9p wrote
Yep this is the only reason for them - just get the cheapest that doesn’t reduce the screen use too much
Cmdrdredd t1_ixrrv7e wrote
Exactly. I can drop my phone and screen protector shatters but the same drop and the original glass on the screen would have no issue
Cmdrdredd t1_ixrrp70 wrote
No. I value my phone’s usability. There has never been a case where a drop cracked the glass creeen protector for and would have cracked the screen had he screen protector not been there. I don’t use them because they feel terrible too.
Vexation OP t1_ixrspd7 wrote
That was kind of the point of my post. I always assumed a screen protector would make the phone feel different. I bought a tempered glass screen protector and you can’t tell it’s on the phone. The screen feels the same and reacts the same to touch.
Cmdrdredd t1_ixrwbsv wrote
It has raised edges. You can totally tell it’s there
TenInchesOfSnow t1_ixs301r wrote
You're totally one of those "I don't do condoms babe" types aren't you
Cmdrdredd t1_ixs3g6q wrote
I don’t know how you Reddit morons jump so such ridiculous conclusions.
You can tell the glass protector is there and it is not flat. When you need to use the edges of the screen it’s clearly in the way.
It’s simple to understand but you think you are being. Lever or something.
TeacherOfFew t1_ixrmxbw wrote
Counterpoint: I’ve had an iPhone since the 4s and have never used a protector nor cracked a screen.
(Anecdotes aren’t data.)