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I don't see that screen protectors have been discussed recently, so I'm looking for suggestions/experiences for screen only protectors (I'm a flip case kind of gal, so I have no worries about the body).
I'm one of those weirdos who is very careful (and lucky) with cell phones, so I'm looking for something with minimal interference with the screen sensitivity. I'm defecting back after 2 years of using an iPhone without a single scratch on the screen (nor are there any scratches on my 8525 or my Treo or the 8125) in spite of extensive use, and I'm already loving being able to use my fingernails again
I'll greatly appreciate any suggestions/experiences on what's worked well . . . or what hasn't worked. Ease of application is a plus as my 8525 to this day has a tiny bubble I never was able to eliminate . . .
Also, I hope this is an appropriate place to express my gratitude for this forum. When I found it, I was vacillating between the Tilt 2 & the LG eXpo, and comments here nudged me into my decision: I brought my Tilt 2 home yesterday
TIA!
The screen protectors that AT&T sell for the Tilt 2 work really well, are easy to apply, and are a good deal (3 for $10).
I briefly used the AT&T-supplied screen protector. I switched to an eBay full-body protector, but was unhappy with the way it was cut - didn't fit the Tilt2 very well. I replaced that with the BodyGuardz full body protector and it's a much better fit. I recently removed the BodyGuardz screen protector (but still using the body protector) and installed an anti-glare screen protector from Boxwave.
I had no complaints about screen sensitivity with any of them. The original AT&T screen protector and the one from Boxwave feel "slick", are a more rigid plastic and they didn't really adhere to the screen very well around the edges. The ebay one and the BodyGuardz feel a bit "rubbery", adhere better to the screen and any bubbles will work themselves out after a day or so.
I don't really have a preference one over the other - for me it came down to a preference for a less glossy screen.
Hy! You can try and have a look about what other are saying here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=605241 or here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=571172 or here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=594029
In short, there are 3 majors options:
Zagg's Invisible Shield - found here http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/htc-tilt-2-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
Bodyguardz - found here http://www.bodyguardz.com/content/accessories/1-12--2393.htm
Gadget Shieldz - found here http://www.gadgetshieldz.com/att-ti...nvisible-shields-screen-protectors-skins.html
The main difference between them is the price, the first 2 cost 25$ each, but Bodyguardz offers 2 kits and both sellers offer lifetime warranty, third is pretty much the same but whitout the fancy package and alot more cheaper.
Try reading all the topic's I gave you and you will find some discount coupons for each seller. The rest is up to you to decide which one suits you better!
Cheers!
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@ sslund,
I can totally appreciate your minor obsession over the "right" screen protector for your device. When I first recieved my TP2, I was using the crappy Rocketfish iPhone screen protectors that I would cut to size. They provided good scratch protection but there was a lot of color separation, meaning they kind of scintillated a red-green pattern over the display which sucked. I then tried the ATT's offering which I didn't like either.
On a whim I bought these from WMExperts Store and have been very happy with them. I cannot post the link as per forum rules, but search their site for "Smartphone Experts Screen Protectors (3-Pack) for AT&T Tilt2"
They do not scratch unlike some of the cheaper Fellows products, nor are they really even noticeable. They are removable, washable, and can be reapplied, which I've successfully done - as long as you're patient in the drying process so as to not get dust stuck to them (air dry), re-application actually works! I did have to cut the sides down a bit as it was just a hair too wide, but that's more of a personal preference. Since they are removable, I've only used one of the three since I got my TP2 in October.
Of course YMMV, but given em a shot and good luck!
I really like my body guardz. thicker and doesnt have a smuge if i touch it like the one that came with the phone.
I would like to install a new shield on my screen but I can't tell if the original is removable and what the recommended method of removal would be if it is.
Clarivue ultra clears are REALLY nice and clear and tough. They come two to a pack. I cought some from a guy on ebay for like $9 shipped. They were real retail clarivues.
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I would like to install a new shield on my screen but I can't tell if the original is removable and what the recommended method of removal would be if it is.
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If you are referring to the flimsy protective film that ships on the device? It is removable. Otherwise you would need to try and look through the message that is pre-printed on it.
If you mean the protector that is shipped in the box, well that is also removable if you have attached it.
If you mean ANY screen cover, then the answer is still yes. They are all removable.
Use your finger nail, a toothpick, a credit card, or similar device to pry it off of the screen.
Very simple and rudementary.
Hi All,
I'm looking for opinions on screen protectors. Which is the best for the G-Tab in your opinion and why? I see Skinomi has some specifically for the G tab, are they any good? What are you thoughts?
If you use the search feature, you will find talk about this subject. Then you will not need to start a brand new thread in the wrong place.
I got a skinomi and I love the carbon fiber protective back the most, it adds a ton of grip to the back and sides. The screen protector is good but its a wet application and is a little hard to do. You also can't use your gtablet for at least 4 hours after application. I let it sit over night and it was still a little weird for the next day. After 4 days it was perfect. I ended up with 2 specs under the surface but its almost unavoidable unless you have a clean room and body suit to apply it. The self healing aspect is totally cool. I scratched the protector with my keys on accident and all I had to do was get it. A little hot with a hair dryer and buff it out with the cleaning cloth. Over all happy with the company and product even though the first screen I was sent had surface artifacts and ridges. I received a free replacement within a week.
Go to http://electroniccrap.com/store/index.php?main_page=products_new you wii get the one you want
1 for the Skinomi
You can't beat the price, nor the durability of the skinomi protectors (and in general the skin protectors like ZAGGs, BSE ..), its no where comparable to the plastic stick-me-on sheets.
The Skinomi is even cheaper than the plastic one linked above
You don't have to freak out about the installation, if you can read/see and follow instructions there should be no room to do it wrong (some people try to smart it out and that way doesn't usually work)
There is a whole thread about it here.
Do you think the plastic sheets would servive that ? Think again
Considering ordering this for xmas.
Just wondering if people went with standard B&N screen protector, or if they used something else?
I heard about this: http://www.epinions.com/content_1950392452 on reddit. I think I'll be giving it a try first. If it's not good, I'll go with another ready made type. The price is low enough that I don't mind experimenting.
I may bypass that.. Use to work at radioshack and hated having to cut out screen protectors.. even with the pre-made gride it was annoying..
For the NC, I got a $2.5 eBay job, since it's pre-cut, anti-glare, anti-smudge. Works fine.
The more important question would be HOW TO best apply a screen protector. It's a PITA, especially for butterfingers. I watched a bunch of Youtube how-tos.
There are some tricks, the main one is to work in a non-dusty, lint-free environment, and to scrupulously clean the screen surface. May be the expensive stuff have better cleaning kits. Dunno.
Personally i have elected to go without a screen protector. After using an iPod touch with a screen protector for years i have found it to be a much nicer user experience using glass screen devices without a plastic covering. And since i wont be putting the nook in my pocket im not too worried about scratches from keys and dirt. I do however use the leather nook cover when im taking it places.
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I have also elected, for now, to go without a screen protector. I have a leather cover for it, and I use a stylus I purchased from Walmart (Targus, was cheaper there than anywhere else) almost all of the time. So far so good.
I don't think the NT is glass, feels like some kind of acrylic.
I bought a couple of cheap Matte screen protectors from Ebay. The brand turned out to be Insten 22191 PBNXNOOKSP02 Made in China. I could not get it on without bubbles, so I don't recommend them. I bought 2 for $2, so I may try again. I saw one applied at the B&N store and it was perfect, so perhaps the ones they sell at the store are better.
I had a gift certificate so I bought the matte one from B&N. I normally use InvisiShield protectors on my other gear, but they have a slight orange peel finish that I didn't think would serve the great NT display too well. The B&N screen works fine, but frankly I think it slightly diminished the impact of the high quality display. While it lowers the noticability of smudges, it also reduces the contrast and the sharpness and vibrancy slightly. I'm debating going with no protector, or finding a crystal clear protector that literally looks like nothing is there. I know that will do nothing for the glare and smudges, but it won't be any worse in that regard than not using one at all.
I took a chance on a kit from amazon for $9 which included 2 antiglare sheets and a stylus. The screen covers went on fast and work great while the stylus is decent.
I would post a link but I don't have enough posts, search "glareshatterer" on Amazon.
I went with "stealth shields" in ebay. They are like 7 bux for 2. It goes on with water and soap with a squeegie.
Mine went on flawlessly, no bubbles or anything. Crystal clear.
I find the water and soap shields the easiest to install. I always screw up the self adhesive ones and i alost always get at least 1 bubble.
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Hey all, I know this is probably the same order that everyone else is looking for, but I also know that new product is released probably every week. I'm looking for a dry film that I can buy for relatively cheap (>$15 at the absolute maximum but usually not willing to spend more than $9) for the regular S7. I use a Spigen Neo Hybrid with the lip around the front so it has to be case friendly or at least work with that case. Also, I would prefer it especially for film if I at least got multiples in a pack, if I wanted to spend $10 on one protector I'd just try fiddling with glass again.
I'm currently using the Spigen Curved Crystal which is almost disgustingly brittle and scratches too easily. If this was just more durable it would be perfect. It always seems like there's one major drawback for every product so far.
Also, please don't suggest wet-apply ones like ArmorSuit, IQ, etc. I've tried them, and even in a steamed room I always end up with dust underneath, and at least with the dry ones I can get it with tape. With the wet ones no matter what I use - tape, even my own fingers with solution on it, I can't get it out and just cause more to go in. No more wet protectors, I can't do them. The reason I had to pass on the Edge which I otherwise liked more was because the only protectors that work for it are wet apply and I know I can't put them on.
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Hey all, I know this is probably the same order that everyone else is looking for, but I also know that new product is released probably every week. I'm looking for a dry film that I can buy for relatively cheap (>$15 at the absolute maximum but usually not willing to spend more than $9) for the regular S7. I use a Spigen Neo Hybrid with the lip around the front so it has to be case friendly or at least work with that case. Also, I would prefer it especially for film if I at least got multiples in a pack, if I wanted to spend $10 on one protector I'd just try fiddling with glass again.
I'm currently using the Spigen Curved Crystal which is almost disgustingly brittle and scratches too easily. If this was just more durable it would be perfect. It always seems like there's one major drawback for every product so far.
Also, please don't suggest wet-apply ones like ArmorSuit, IQ, etc. I've tried them, and even in a steamed room I always end up with dust underneath, and at least with the dry ones I can get it with tape. With the wet ones no matter what I use - tape, even my own fingers with solution on it, I can't get it out and just cause more to go in. No more wet protectors, I can't do them. The reason I had to pass on the Edge which I otherwise liked more was because the only protectors that work for it are wet apply and I know I can't put them on.
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Sadly Only Wet Install Films are of decent quality on the S7 Flat. For wet install, just take a bath with the shower, there should be steam in the bathroom after that. You can then proceed to install it on the restroom, don't worry about moisture as the S7 is IP68 Certified
i use them soft TPU screen protectors that you need to apply without water just like them old screen protectors. i buy them of aliexpress for like 75 cents a piece. I can give you a few tips for when your installing it like make your hands a bit wet so no dust comes off and only pull down a little bit of the plastic so you can line it up and then pull of the rest.
I tried so many screen protectors but most of them glass one's are fingerprint magnetes so thats why i use them soft one.s
RiTCHiE007 said:
i use them soft TPU screen protectors that you need to apply without water just like them old screen protectors. i buy them of aliexpress for like 75 cents a piece. I can give you a few tips for when your installing it like make your hands a bit wet so no dust comes off and only pull down a little bit of the plastic so you can line it up and then pull of the rest.
I tried so many screen protectors but most of them glass one's are fingerprint magnetes so thats why i use them soft one.s
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I ordered one of these it will take some time. How it is holding so far? Any complaints? On a scale of 1 to 10 rate your satisfaction. Thanks in advance
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I ordered one of these it will take some time. How it is holding so far? Any complaints? On a scale of 1 to 10 rate your satisfaction. Thanks in advance
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I love it! Think they are way better then those old plastic screen protectors. They feel better when you swipe over the screen and when i first put it on my screen i had lots of small bubbles that where impossible to remove but after a day or 2 they where gone by them selfs and love the abti fingerprint coating. So overal im very happy with this one and not bad for a buck 50 and it came with a screen protector for the back side also.
Anything on Amazon. I went through 5 different protectors before I found one that was actually edge to edge.
RiTCHiE007 said:
I love it! Think they are way better then those old plastic screen protectors. They feel better when you swipe over the screen and when i first put it on my screen i had lots of small bubbles that where impossible to remove but after a day or 2 they where gone by them selfs and love the abti fingerprint coating. So overal im very happy with this one and not bad for a buck 50 and it came with a screen protector for the back side also.
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Can you share where to buy them? Thanks.
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Hi Guys,
Since there is no good tempered glass or screen protector available for the S7(not edge), Spigen has one but that's way too expensive and I wasn't able to find an authentic one in the market. Has anyone tried protectors and skins by GadgetShieldz? Here's the link-
http://www.gadgetshieldz.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-screen-protectors-covers-cases.html
The plus is that if the product is as good as they are describing then it covers the sides too. The con is that there is no actual proof or hands on video regarding the same+it is still expensive atleast for me but there's no other alternative.
Thanks
I just ordered the matte and the ultra clear screen protectors. I didn't buy the body because I have a Rhinoshield bumper and back protector. I'll post a review once they arrive.
Good product the body shield is
Have been using the Gadgetshielz full body protector for 6 months now. It is quite good and the cuts are precise. Quite a lot of work, applying them is. Be patient after applying, in a week or so, the bubbles and wobbles will sort themselves out. Was hard to believe when I completed installation and saw what a mess it was.
That doesn't look like tempered glass. I will NEVER go back to the flimsy protectors. Too many issues with bubbles, etc. But, I have yet to find a tempered glass that full covers the edges. It's more of an issue when things are right at the edges (such as text) that makes it difficult to read, but I'll take that as it's rare knowing that I have a tempered glass protector on that does a better job of absorbing the shock of a drop.
Using their screen protector, with my rhinoshield bumper case and no bubble. Wanted glass first but all those that I bought, the case lifted them or they had the big halo, lifting all around cause the curve screen.
http://s30.postimg.org/6k9nxdkm9/1.jpg
http://s30.postimg.org/u2bgpk80x/4.jpg
They are working way far better than the TGP.
billubakra said:
Hi Guys,
Since there is no good tempered glass or screen protector available for the S7(not edge), Spigen has one but that's way too expensive and I wasn't able to find an authentic one in the market. Has anyone tried protectors and skins by GadgetShieldz? Here's the link-
http://www.gadgetshieldz.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-screen-protectors-covers-cases.html
The plus is that if the product is as good as they are describing then it covers the sides too. The con is that there is no actual proof or hands on video regarding the same+it is still expensive atleast for me but there's no other alternative.
Thanks
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Thanks mate. I bought two and will report when it arrives
So, here's why review-
Finally ordered them. It was my first time that I was installing any sort of protector and I was super nervous. The protector kept coming off. I had to wet it with the solutions many times. I drove out the bubbles as many as I could but the end result was way too foggy and messy. But after 48 hours everything was gone, except few dust and fingerprints particles which are my fault BTW there's a huge particle of dust on the back button. Can I lift it up just a tad to remove it? I still have the solution, I am planning to wet it to reapply. Will it work?
Also can anyone suggest a good cover for S7? My current one is a chinese one, but I think it will remove the side protectors if I take the phone out few times because with the side protectors the sides bulge out a bit. @r3xx3r @ere1nion
Any way to get the same cover in India?
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That doesn't look like tempered glass. I will NEVER go back to the flimsy protectors. Too many issues with bubbles, etc. But, I have yet to find a tempered glass that full covers the edges. It's more of an issue when things are right at the edges (such as text) that makes it difficult to read, but I'll take that as it's rare knowing that I have a tempered glass protector on that does a better job of absorbing the shock of a drop.
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I searched for a month, ordered like 10 different tempered glasses from various websites but they all sucked. GS's protector is not a glass but it is the best alternative to a glass.
An out of context question, what are these four stripes/white lines located on the top and bottom side of the phone for? Just along the charger and speaker in the photos below-
http://www.theinquirer.net/w-images...xys7edgereviewusbport-540x334.jpeg?1458143499
https://fscl01.fonpit.de/userfiles/.../AndroidPIT-Samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-2-w782.jpg
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An out of context question, what are these four stripes/white lines located on the top and bottom side of the phone for? Just along the charger and speaker in the photos below-
http://www.theinquirer.net/w-images...xys7edgereviewusbport-540x334.jpeg?1458143499
https://fscl01.fonpit.de/userfiles/.../AndroidPIT-Samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-2-w782.jpg
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Those plastic lines are antenna separators. The frame of the phone is used for different antennas, so they must be separated.
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Those plastic lines are antenna separators. The frame of the phone is used for different antennas, so they must be separated.
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Thanks Brother. When I saw them for the first time I thought they are there for the light notification purposes.
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Thanks Brother. When I saw them for the first time I thought they are there for the light notification purposes.
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You're welcome! That would actually be cool
Are U still using those GadgetShieldz? I want to buy them.
MrDusan said:
You're welcome! That would actually be cool
Are U still using those GadgetShieldz? I want to buy them.
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Yes, since there's no curved/rounded tempered glass available so still using them. Go for them Brother.
Look into rhinosheild. Absolutely unbeliveable. I'll be ordering mine this week.
With that screen protector, ip68, and my otterbox defender; I will never worry about this phone breaking on me.
James.Markham0757 said:
Look into rhinosheild. Absolutely unbeliveable. I'll be ordering mine this week.
With that screen protector, ip68, and my otterbox defender; I will never worry about this phone breaking on me.
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Not full coverage as per the reviews-
https://rhinoshield.io/products/galaxy-s7-screen-protector?variant=12329024001
An update, I used my phone with the Samsung Gear VR yesterday and when I removed it the protector from the upper side of the phone, where the front camera is got removed I tried to paste the same but it is full of bubbles now . Is anyone else using GS's protector with VR?
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Not full coverage as per the reviews-
https://rhinoshield.io/products/galaxy-s7-screen-protector?variant=12329024001
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Correct it is not. I use the Otterbox Commuter and Otterbox Defender so this is not an issue for me particularly. I had a partial screen protector on already so no shift in change for me there either. I just received mine in the mail today. The back application was by far harder than the front. I didn't get it perfect. It's the material used on the back. I will not be testing this screen protector but I feel confident with it on. Hopefully it will never need to prove itself.
So, my protector is screwed thanks to Gear VR, it kept on removing the upper part of the protector every time I put the phone in the Gear VR or took it out. Has anyone tried the so called buff guard(a type of tempered glass) which covers the whole screen even the edges? Is there any alternative for the GadgetShieldz protector?
My wife just upgraded to an S7 (tried the Moto Z and it was too big, bulky and heavy for her). She wanted a tempered glass screen protector, but not like the one I have (which doesn't cover the entire screen due to the curved edges of the S7).
After much research, I found the amFilm glass protector was one that was listed in many top-10 lists as being excellent. This covers the entire glass but gives room on the edges for cases. My wife has a Speck Candyshell case for her phone and the screen protector works fine with it. My only issue with it is that on the top and bottom (which is fully protected), it's colored. So you have to choose the correct color based on your phone (black or gold). I don't understand why it has to be colored. Why not make it all clear so you can see the actual color of the phone? But it DOES cover the entire screen unlike the earlier brands that came out. And it was very easy to apply and there are no bubbles at all. Touch response is excellent from what I could tell. I tested it and couldn't find any "soft" or "blind" spots that didn't react and I just lightly touched, so it was pretty good. I'll wait and see how it goes with my wife after she's had it for awhile. It also comes with a lifetime warranty for the purchased product. That means, and they state this in the documentation that comes with the protector, that the warranty does NOT apply to a warranty replacement item. So that means, if you've swapped out your initial purchase with a warranty item, you'll have to purchase a brand new screen protector to get a lifetime warranty again. That is pretty standard across most things like this, so I have no complaints.
Here is the gold colored one that I ordered and installed since she has a gold S7:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CUKZ296/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
iBolski said:
My wife just upgraded to an S7 (tried the Moto Z and it was too big, bulky and heavy for her). She wanted a tempered glass screen protector, but not like the one I have (which doesn't cover the entire screen due to the curved edges of the S7).
After much research, I found the amFilm glass protector was one that was listed in many top-10 lists as being excellent. This covers the entire glass but gives room on the edges for cases. My wife has a Speck Candyshell case for her phone and the screen protector works fine with it. My only issue with it is that on the top and bottom (which is fully protected), it's colored. So you can to choose the correct color based on your phone (black or gold). I don't understand why it has to be colored. Why not make it all clear so you can see the actual color of the phone? But it DOES cover the entire screen unlike the earlier brands that came out. And it was very easy to apply and there are no bubbles at all. Touch response is excellent from what I could tell. I tested it and couldn't find any "soft" or "blind" spots that didn't react and I just lightly touched, so it was pretty good. I'll wait and see how it goes with my wife after she's had it for awhile. It also comes with a lifetime warranty for the purchased product. That means, and they state this in the documentation that comes with the protector, that the warranty does NOT apply to a warranty replacement item. So that means, if you've swapped out your initial purchase with a warranty item, you'll have to purchase a brand new screen protector to get a lifetime warranty again. That is pretty standard across most things like this, so I have no complaints.
Here is the gold colored one that I ordered and installed since she has a gold S7:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CUKZ296/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Thanks for such a detailed review. There are many protector glasses of that sort available in India, all of them are manufactured in china, but not the brand which you have mentioned. The reviews of the chinese one's is pathetic. So, I didn't go for them. Can you please check and confirm whether the phone fits fine in Gear Vr with the protector that you have installed or not?
This one, though its for the Edge model, looks tempting but I will wait for an early bird's review before ordering the one for the non-Edge version which should be available by tomorrow-
http://www.amazon.in/CEDO-Samsung-G...ems&ie=UTF8&qid=1489471980&sr=1-4&keywords=s7