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screen protector for st15i

pdh — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:05:35 GMT

the screen protector that came with my st15i has done it's job and needs replacing.

can anyone recommend an exact replacement - ?

ones i've looked at on ebay or amazon don't seem to cover the entire front or have the "D" cutouts at each end like the original.

thanks

Re: screen protector for st15i

Markus1 — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:33:21 GMT

The original protection that comes in the box are on some markets sold separately. Call your local Sony support office and see if they have any such information.

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/support/contact-us/

I guess any screen protector made for capacitive displays will work though. Just make sure it doesn't cover the sensor at top as this might cause some trouble.

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Re: screen protector for st15i

BilKos — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:13:15 GMT

There's no need actually for a screen protector. The screen is mineral glass, scratch proof. My Xperia Mini didn't have a protector when I bought it, and after 6 months of use there's not a single sign of scratch on its screen.

Re: screen protector for st15i

james9891 — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:08:23 GMT

BilKos is right. There is no need for screen cover as it won't get a scratch with normal use

Re: screen protector for st15i

pdh — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:14:10 GMT

ok thanks to all for replying, i didnlt get email notifications of replies even though it's on ...

@markus I've emailed support to see if I can get originals here in the UK

@BilKos, james98913003 - if the screen doesn't need a protector, how come SE supply one in the box?

just wondering ...

best wishes

Re: screen protector for st15i

3eb — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:17:00 GMT

The mineral glass itself is scratch resistant but the pre-installed shatterproof film isn't, and actually scratches quite easily, hence it's a good idea to also apply the screen protector that comes in the box, which does a better job of protecting from scratches.

Re: screen protector for st15i

Uliwooly — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:21:03 GMT

you don't have to apply it because it comes with one pre-installed, if you apply it then you will be adding a second film to the phone thus decreasing the digitizer efficiency

Re: screen protector for st15i

3eb — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:24:38 GMT

pdh, in the OP are you referring to the screen protector that came in the box or the pre-installed shatterproof film (the one that's a pain to get off)?

Re: screen protector for st15i

Uliwooly — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:26:05 GMT

in some markets you get 2 one that it's pre-installed on your phone and an extra one, they are the same film.

Re: screen protector for st15i

3eb — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:33:05 GMT

From my experience the shatterproof film is quite thick when compared to the bundled screen protector, it also covers the front light sensor and seems to be applied with some sort of strong adhesive as opposed to the non adhesive one bundled in the box. In my opinion it scratches more easily than the bundled screen protector, but then again it can still be replaced with something decent when it does gets all scratched up. My understanding is that this layer isn't designed to be removed and protects the screen from shattering/protects the digitizer from getting damaged if it does shatter.

Re: screen protector for st15i

Uliwooly — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:37:14 GMT

that's odd they probably add a cheaper version that covers the sensors, I haven't seen this, all the extra screen protectors I've got are the same as the one pre-applied

Re: screen protector for st15i

3eb — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:01:29 GMT

Here's a photo of my Xperia S - you can see the pre-applied shatterproof layer and the bundled screen protector, maybe the bundled one on the ST15i is different?

Re: screen protector for st15i

Uliwooly — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:58:46 GMT

that's odd I have a different screen protector, the one I have is the same as the one pre-installed

Re: screen protector for st15i

pdh — Sat, 26 May 2012 05:56:14 GMT

That's an odd thing to say.

From my pov I want to preserve the screen (hence "screen protector". The 'phone doesn't work less well with it on ...

Re: screen protector for st15i

pdh — Sat, 26 May 2012 05:57:13 GMT

I wasn't aware that there even is a "preinstalled" one.

I'm referring to the one that came in the box

Re: screen protector for st15i

pdh — Sat, 26 May 2012 05:59:13 GMT

Thanks again Markus.

SE support UK have been helpful and tell me they are able to supply me with a replacement