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Z1_fan

I write to you seeking an enquiry about the new Xperia Z1. First I wish to express that this is the most gorgeous and premium looking phone I've come across ever. However since it is on the expensive side, I've done some research and have come up with one question.

The plastic screen protector on the Z1 tends to catch scratches and upon removal of it, the front Sony logo comes off as well. As a consumer dishing out substantial amount I wouldn't wish to lose Sony branding on my phone. I do not intend to use any phone covers since hiding the beautiful Z1 inside a cover is not my agenda as this is my answer to premium looking iPhones.

Please share how to get a replacement front and back plaster protectors with Sony branding or a solution when you have scratches on Z1 front/back side as they tend to catch scratches very easily and there are multiple videos on youtube highlighting the same.

Your response will be eagerly anticipated.... Yours Syed...

Uliwooly

That is or was the ASF Anti Shatter Film, it seems that if you remove it you lose your screen warranty, the ASF it is not scratch resistant so you should apply an scratch resistant film on top of this ASF.

Contact your local Sony repair center, they might be able to help you get one.

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

Z1_fan

Ah alright, didn't know removing the ASF would result in void warrantly. So the solution is to get additional screen protectors at the back and front to prevent scratches.

By the way they catch very very easily, recently went to a Sony Center, the salesman had a Z1 in his pocket, he took it out and gave me. It had many small scratches at the back, presumably due to keys. Surprised that a $1000 premium phone catches scratches so easily!!!

azzido

Unfortunately Sony do not sell this antishatter front / back screens
Not for Z, not for Z1

SwitchTrix

I'm sure at some point Sony or AN Other will start selling replacement ASF, else there would end up being a lot of horrible looking Z1's, which would technically be bad for Sony's reputation!

Just incase they don't just apply a front and back screen protector from Day 1 :smileysmileythumbsup:

Z1_fan

Well the point is, when I'm spending premium amount for a flagship phone, why should I go and get two more screen protectors on my phone.

Apple with iPhone sets standards here, absolutely premium finish and no silly screen protectors. I appreciate Sony's effort, one and only water and dust proof phone out there, absolutely beautiful and premium looking, top of the line hardware but screen and its viewing angles and the screen protector things puts me off.

GeoffH

there are now glass based screen protectors that you could now fit over the exposed glass after removing the ASP film - they are very effective and look really good