Anyone pick this up for the Note?
Here a link to the demo on slash gear
http://www.slashgear.com/buff-iphone-screen-protector-repels-bricks-and-hammers-20223850/
There on amazon and ebay for the note as well as the iphone.
Looking for anyone that has gotten there hands on this thing is real or bs marketing.
It looks like crap to me. I suppose if you're a fan of zagg/ghost armor style protectors it would be ok, because it seems to be the same kind of rubbery material. As for all of the tests, it looks like they have it sitting on a couple of shock absorbing mats, which probably take way more of the energy than the protector. The clue to this is how much it bounces when the guy hits it with the hammer. He can't hold it still. I guarantee I could hold it still on a solid, unforgiving surface.
Not trying to burst your bubble, just saying what I got out of the video.
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Nah, I'm skeptical myself but seeing buff screen protector on every tech blog gave me some hope. Hopefully someone reviews it somewhere good or bad.
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new video with the note this time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTcNksOcKJs&feature=share
Anyone see one of these things in the wild?
Ok, looks a bit more legit to me now. I'd like to see one in person before buying it though. I just bought a Glas.t, otherwise maybe I would give it a go, but maybe somebody else should bite the bullet?
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Well, you have to understand what they are showing and what they aren't, and what they are implying.
They are implying that:
1. With this screen protector your screen will resist scratches from various objects (true since the protector is very thick and unless it tears you aren't touching the screen, same with any protector)
2. It will keep your screen from breaking when impacted by various objects. you should be a lot more skeptical here. How much is the method (the cup and hammer were blunt surfaces, the brick they "threw" at an angle, they did not impact with it... why not you should ask yourself...).
What they aren't showing you is:
1. What does the screen actually look like with the protector on (in video one it looks hideous, not just the spots where it's coming off, but the texture was terrible).
2. What does the phone's screen alone do in these same situations? Is it "really" making your screen "invulnerable"? Certainly it's helping but is the added protection worth the poor looks?
3. How does it do with fingerprints?
4. Is it scratch resistant "at all?". They don't show you enough to know.
I can run over to a local auto shop that installs "clear bra", cut a piece out to fit my phone, and probably have a similar result as this. But how good will it look is the question.
Looks decent on the iPhone after install.
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?deskto...d&feature=player_embedded&v=SeeNboYaem0&gl=US
I never had much luck with screen protectors but I might take the leap.
I would have pulled the trigger already if the stupid phrase " if it looks to be to be true,it probably is" didn't keep ringing thru my head
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Well, you have to understand what they are showing and what they aren't, and what they are implying.
They are implying that:
1. With this screen protector your screen will resist scratches from various objects (true since the protector is very thick and unless it tears you aren't touching the screen, same with any protector)
2. It will keep your screen from breaking when impacted by various objects. you should be a lot more skeptical here. How much is the method (the cup and hammer were blunt surfaces, the brick they "threw" at an angle, they did not impact with it... why not you should ask yourself...).
What they aren't showing you is:
1. What does the screen actually look like with the protector on (in video one it looks hideous, not just the spots where it's coming off, but the texture was terrible).
2. What does the phone's screen alone do in these same situations? Is it "really" making your screen "invulnerable"? Certainly it's helping but is the added protection worth the poor looks?
3. How does it do with fingerprints?
4. Is it scratch resistant "at all?". They don't show you enough to know.
I can run over to a local auto shop that installs "clear bra", cut a piece out to fit my phone, and probably have a similar result as this. But how good will it look is the question.
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I have the exact same skepticism. I really think a screen could take quite a beating from a plastic cup. And it looked like they were giving it liberators with the hammer. Their terrible mic and zoomed in view made it sound and look a lot harder than they were probably hitting it.
Also, the thing that came to mind in both videos is that they have stuff underneath the phones both times. Even a thin layer of foam under that paper would make a world of difference in cushioning. I wanna see the phone firmly planted on concrete or a solid table while they hit it.
I just can't help but think, "if it looks too good to be true, it probably is."
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I do not think thats a plastic cup. I got one of those starbucks cup and it is heavy and solid. I did buy the film and have it on my Note. Have not had the courage to put a hammer or anything to it yet. I do know that it did save my screen when my I dropped my phone while talking on it and landed in gravel face down. Right, now the product is legit for me, but did not have the balls to actually hit it hard yet.
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I do not think thats a plastic cup. I got one of those starbucks cup and it is heavy and solid. I did buy the film and have it on my Note. Have not had the courage to put a hammer or anything to it yet. I do know that it did save my screen when my I dropped my phone while talking on it and landed in gravel face down. Right, now the product is legit for me, but did not have the balls to actually hit it hard yet.
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How does it feel to swipe or touch, I hope not like the zagg types?
it appears a better and cheaper rival has entered the ring
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728135
I have dropped my phone about 4 times now with the screen protector from Buff Armor and so far no damage. Couple my other friends just got the Buff Armor screen protector also when they saw mine being dropped. I dropped it on to concrete sidewalk face first. Only thing damaged was my cheap case I bought to protect the sides. For me the product works and legit. It does not even feel gel like at all compared to Zagg or the others.
Clear plex is not that good
Well, buddy of mine went to go buy the clear plex screen protector for cheaper than mine. The quality, the clearness, the durability was not there compared to what they advertizied. It took him 20 minutes to put the film on his phone and he had to use their liquid solution to apply it. The packaging came in a plastic ziplock bag and did not look professional at all. There is no warranty on the product and also nothing that made it amazing for $14.99. He saw my screen resolution compared to his and it did not even come close.
I will post up more updates about Buff Armor screen protector vs. Clear plex as the testing begins.
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How does it feel to swipe or touch, I hope not like the zagg types?
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Sorry, for the late reply. Haven't been on much, but the feel is very different. It is actually responsive and does not have that gel like feel to it compared to Zagg on my previous phones.
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Well, buddy of mine went to go buy the clear plex screen protector for cheaper than mine. The quality, the clearness, the durability was not there compared to what they advertizied. It took him 20 minutes to put the film on his phone and he had to use their liquid solution to apply it. The packaging came in a plastic ziplock bag and did not look professional at all. There is no warranty on the product and also nothing that made it amazing for $14.99. He saw my screen resolution compared to his and it did not even come close.
I will post up more updates about Buff Armor screen protector vs. Clear plex as the testing begins.
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Sorry, for the late reply. Haven't been on much, but the feel is very different. It is actually responsive and does not have that gel like feel to it compared to Zagg on my previous phones.
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Any word on the compare test?
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Any word on the compare test?
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The Results of Clear Plex and Buff Armor Screen protector.
Buff Armor's is a little thickers, visibility is really clear, does not stretch, easy install, and does help form impacts as dropping and accidental impacts from being in the pocket, and smooth surface.
Clear Plex is a little more thinner, a little cheaper in price, better than Zagg but not quite as Buff Armors, hard non stretchable plastic, protects from real minor impacts, smooth surface, and cracked the screen dropping on hard surfaces.
Overall, I think Buff Armor's is better. I bought the iphone 4 ones too for my family after I had it on my Note. The clarity for the film is absolutely amazing for how thick the film is and also the screen response. That was my most worries about it, but I am glad I made the right decision. Oh, by the way my friend got a new note after claiming and paying the deductable for the insurance and he also got the Buff Armor Screen protector.
Hope this helps you guys out. This is just my review and opinion on the products.
It looks similar to the Wrapsol protectors.
That video looks awfully painful...
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Hi all it's me again lol. I wanted to know your guys' recommendations for screen protectors for our wonderful device. I know it's made of gorilla glass and that it's really durable, but I have more of an issue with leaving fingerprints on the screen and not being able to smoothly drag my fingers across the screen and I wanted to know if you guys knew of any screen protectors with more of a matte feel. Thanks!
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Hi all it's me again lol. I wanted to know your guys' recommendations for screen protectors for our wonderful device. I know it's made of gorilla glass and that it's really durable, but I have more of an issue with leaving fingerprints on the screen and not being able to smoothly drag my fingers across the screen and I wanted to know if you guys knew of any screen protectors with more of a matte feel. Thanks!
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http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-MB81...LGME/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1313820708&sr=8-2
Enjoy
Personally i don't use anything
If you get the anti-glare ones from Verizon, they definitely help. It gives you a matte look and also takes away some of the "prettiness" of the screen. I bought some because my daughter was making my screen filthy, but ended up taking it off.
I bought some Vizio screen cleaner at Walmart and use it every morning. It's supposed to protect as well as clean, and I've noticed a difference in the amount of smudges everyday.
I use the built in screen protector that came with my otterbox defender. LOVE IT!!!
i got the only matte one they offered in the Verizon store
despite a big ugly gouge at the bottom-left that i could have complained about when the employee put it on it's super awesome
if it takes from the prettiness of the screen, then my eyes are in ruins.
honestly if you've ever applied a slight blur filter to really colorful objects(aka ANIME LIKE), then you'd see it actually does favor
that and, no-1 likes to clean smudges/have their finger get caught when trying to drag across the screen, really annoying, good riddance smudges + glass finger hold
I bought some 3 pack on amazon for $0.69. Seems to work as good as the $10 ones at the store.
I Use ZAGG, Lifetime Guarantee/Warranty. The Only Thing It Costs You For A Replacement Is An Envelope And Stamp. You Can Get One For $24.99 Straight From ZAGG.
Motorola Droid X/X2
I Have The Clear One From Verizon. It Is Really Nice And Fingerprints Come Off Easily. Only Thing Wrong Is That The Verizon Rep Placed It On Crooked, But It Doesn't Really Matter Because Only A Slither Is Uncovered...That And The Face That I Am Lazy.
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I Have The Clear One From Verizon. It Is Really Nice And Fingerprints Come Off Easily. Only Thing Wrong Is That The Verizon Rep Placed It On Crooked, But It Doesn't Really Matter Because Only A Slither Is Uncovered...That And The Face That I Am Lazy.
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+1 To Being Lazy.
I'm on the fence with the whole screen protector thing, too ...
I put a ZAGG on my old HTC HD2 Leo, and had one of the mall kiosk guys put one on my wife's Incredible, but I couldn't get over the change in tactile feel and (what I perceived as) the loss in sharpness.
I dropped my DX2 for the first time last night and thank God it was in a decent case. The phone was unmolested - as was the case (a Yoobao plastic/rubber number that fits over the super extended battery) - but I practically had a coronary. I can only imagine if something had hit the screen on the way down to the concrete ...
Does anyone have personal experience with a screen protector actually protecting the screen from impact? Or do they more or less prevent some of those niggling scratches that inevitably plague the screen over time?
Pj
Positive They Only Are Meant For Scratches As There Is Not Strength Or Integrity With A 1/16in Of Clear Flexible Plastic. If It Was Solid Then That Would Put A Whole New Paint Job On Things.
MikeJ92YJ said:
Positive They Only Are Meant For Scratches As There Is Not Strength Or Integrity With A 1/16in Of Clear Flexible Plastic. If It Was Solid Then That Would Put A Whole New Paint Job On Things.
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I happened to read the separate thread on ZAGG, which really provided for mixed reviews.
I hate any kind of unnecessary distortion, so I'm a bit reluctant to try another screen protector - especially if the protection provided is minimal.
Someone did mention the Zeinheil Crystal protector, which seems to strike a better balance between scratch protection and clarity preservation. Apparently, these are available in a 3-pack off Amazon for $14.99.
Something to think about, in any case ...
Pj
That's Right, I Used ZAGG On My OG And I Dropped It Screen Down On The Pavement And Nothing Got Broken Or Scratched. Only Reason I Have It Now On My X2. Also I Have Never Encountered Any Distortion To Screen Color. No Matter What You Decide It's Cool. I Really Like The Lifetime Guarantee That It Came With. Shoot Me A PM Or Post Here On What You Decide And What You Notice Pros/Cons.
Screen protectors do protect from falls to a certain extent. I'm sure if it feel over 10ft and landed on the screen or a pointy piece of something it would crack.
One time I was running in Home Depot (lol) and my phone flew out of my pocket. It hit the floor and then, I unknowingly kicked it another 10 or so feet. It was screen down the whole time and had not a single scratch. I had one of those cheap Verizon ones on too.
Another time I was skateboarding..my phone fell out of my pocket and landed facedown. Thankfully I bailed in midair, so my board just missed it, but my heel did hit it. Luckily, I'm a hurdler, parkourist, and skateboarder so I landed mostly on my toes but I did lean back onto my heels and my screen was fine. That was without a protector.
Earlier this year, I think I threw my bookbag, and my keys scraped against my Droid's screen, it has a small shallow gash now. My phone was naked..no case no protector.
I've got a scratch on my screen
I've read the Zagg will cover it. But I've found some other screen protectors that seem good too...anybody actually experience the Zagg fill in the scratch and hide it well like it claims?
willowave said:
I've got a scratch on my screen
I've read the Zagg will cover it. But I've found some other screen protectors that seem good too...anybody actually experience the Zagg fill in the scratch and hide it well like it claims?
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I had about an inch long scratch that was very noticeable from my class ring, and i had a ghost armor screen put on and i can barely tell its there anymore.
willowave said:
I've got a scratch on my screen
I've read the Zagg will cover it. But I've found some other screen protectors that seem good too...anybody actually experience the Zagg fill in the scratch and hide it well like it claims?
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I've found that overall the wet application screen protectors seem to work much better for the purpose of hiding imperfections than the dry application protectors. I personally use Zagg and install a lot of them for friends and family. They tend to make the scratches or swirl marks either not show at all or barely noticeable. I think part of it has to do with the light not reflecting off of the scratch like when it's exposed. I've only done the regular invisishield and clear screen protectors, never tried a matte finish anti glare screen protector and looked once it was dry to check for blemishes or imperfections that were visible before applying the screen protector.
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nevermind i'm retarded, and i read the OP wrong.
Check out Best Skins Ever.
i used to use zagg's but didn't care for the feel. ended up having to replace one twice when i had the thunderbolt. the other issue is depending on what case you use, it will cause the protector to peel up a bit on the edges.
i found the ghost armor screen protectors have a better feel & don't peel up as easily.
I use Skinobi.
Zero problems, zero complaints, and all of the minor scratches from my daughter are "gone" so to speak.
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I can recommend xoskins. http://xoskins.com/htc-rezound-screen-protector
Fills small scratches, and not the same 'orange peel' effect as Zagg. It's also less tacky than other wet app protectors I've used. One key when installing is not to scrape to hard with the squeegee. This results in a smoother finish.
realook. feels like glass, and covers the entire glass surface, edge to edge. if you put it on properly without dust you can't tell it's there. everyone is shocked when i tell them there's a screen protector on there.
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realook. feels like glass, and covers the entire glass surface, edge to edge. if you put it on properly without dust you can't tell it's there. everyone is shocked when i tell them there's a screen protector on there.
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While I agree with your assessment of the Realook protector, I'm not sure that it would be a preferred application for an already scratched screen seeing as it's hard coated and "dry" application.
The screen-side of the Realook protector does have a somewhat softer adhesive, so it may work to help hide minor surface scratches.
Anyone with experience using these types of hard coated protectors over previously scratched/damaged glass?
Brian
I scratched my screen the day I got it, guess I wasn't safe enough and coming from two phones that had gorilla glass I never thought about it. Anyways I have a Realook Screen protector and I love it. Can't tell its there, feel's like glass, and resist scratches etc great. About your question though, I can still see my scratch clear as day It might be a little less noticeable but as soon as light hits the screen it shows its ugly face.
there's got to be a way to buff little scratches out before putting on a protector.
You should try xo skins
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tspderek said:
there's got to be a way to buff little scratches out before putting on a protector.
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This one is not so little. I'm going to blame it on the cat.
But yeah I've said the same thing, There's got to be a way to minimize it at least.
The smartest idea I've read is to use something called "jewelers rouge" to buff it out. I'm still contemplating it.
And then if it doesn't work I'm going to smash the phone so I can get a new one cuz I have insurance. lol
I'm sooo damn careful with my phones it's sad and then this happens. Grrr.
Everybody has all these wonderful ideas but nobody ever shows pictures of how it turned out. lol
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This one is not so little. I'm going to blame it on the cat.
But yeah I've said the same thing, There's got to be a way to minimize it at least.
The smartest idea I've read is to use something called "jewelers rouge" to buff it out. I'm still contemplating it.
And then if it doesn't work I'm going to smash the phone so I can get a new one cuz I have insurance. lol
I'm sooo damn careful with my phones it's sad and then this happens. Grrr.
Everybody has all these wonderful ideas but nobody ever shows pictures of how it turned out. lol
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I heard jewlers rogue doesnt work on touch screens, it just ruins them.
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I heard jewlers rogue doesnt work on touch screens, it just ruins them.
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That would probably explain the lack of pictures. Damnit. There has got to be something. Every time I look at my phone I get pissed.
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That would probably explain the lack of pictures. Damnit. There has got to be something. Every time I look at my phone I get pissed.
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Are you familiar a little with buffing agents and polishes and things on metal and glass or jewelry? I was just wondering if you've used some before.
I'm thinking that with the right equipment it could work, I'm going to do some research and see what I find out, but at best it would be a gamble however we could use some old phones to practice and experiment on.
Now that I'm over the rush from shorting the main board I'm losing the one percenter BAMF feeling since so many people are doing it, so taking a "cutting and abrasive" solution to a crystral clear smooth glass sounds like fun
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Are you familiar a little with buffing agents and polishes and things on metal and glass or jewelry? I was just wondering if you've used some before.
I'm thinking that with the right equipment it could work, I'm going to do some research and see what I find out, but at best it would be a gamble however we could use some old phones to practice and experiment on.
Now that I'm over the rush from shorting the main board I'm losing the one percenter BAMF feeling since so many people are doing it, so taking a "cutting and abrasive" solution to a crystral clear smooth glass sounds like fun
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I like your thinking. Let me know what you find out. I don't have any junk phones to be practicing on. I do have a Dremel, and was wondering if using the polishing buff wheel with something would work. I did find one good tutorial...but he did the WHOLE phone. And it was really scratched. Mines just a 1/2 inch scratch but it's right on the top right corner where I always look at the time.
BRAND NEW PHONE. NONE of my other phones or tablets have ever been scratched. SOOO irritating.
I was kind of surprised to see no one answer you guys yet, so I searched and found it for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1602032
the post in quotes was posted on our forum a while back, it explains how to get rid of scratches on the rezound screen since our screens are the same composition as gorilla glass, just not actual corning gorilla glass.
They are made of aluminosilicate. Hence why this works.
Hope this helps
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I was kind of surprised to see no one answer you guys yet, so I searched and found it for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1602032
the post in quotes was posted on our forum a while back, it explains how to get rid of scratches on the rezound screen since our screens are the same composition as gorilla glass, just not actual corning gorilla glass.
They are made of aluminosilicate. Hence why this works.
Hope this helps
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I have read that and actually was going to see if a friend of mine who does car body work had some of this laying around. However I see the comments on the dulling of the oleophobic coating? I think having a dull phone would be worse than having the scratch. But the original OP didn't mention that issue at all. Any thoughts?
It seems like two of the more popular TG companys are iloome and spigen. Which one would be a better choice and in your opinion why?
TG screen is going to be paired to a UAG case if that makes a difference
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It seems like two of the more popular TG companys are iloome and spigen. Which one would be a better choice and in your opinion why?
TG screen is going to be paired to a UAG case if that makes a difference
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Theres a big thread about it and other guards here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2441894
The consensus I gathered is that they both have the same cutouts and overall clarity, but the spigen takes the slight lead with a better coating leading to more smoothness and fingerprint resistance. That being said it comes at a price of +$15. I'm holding off till black friday/cyber week to see any deals arrise at which point I'll either go with the deal or order an iLoome.
yeah im on page 35 of the thread lol. Reading through 60+pages and keeping everything straight could be an all day task hahah
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yeah im on page 35 of the thread lol. Reading through 60+pages and keeping everything straight could be an all day task hahah
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ya haha it's quite the lengthy one. I personally wish they'd have a camera cutoutt, even if its minor degradation of quality from the glass, I'd rather have the cutout, but hate the massive top cutout ones.
I actually like iloome flex, you can barely tell it's on there. After a week of use the screen is just as slick as without the screen protector but it did drag a bit when it was brand new on the screen. I have a Glas t.r as back up for when/if the iLoome flex needs to be replaced.
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I actually like iloome flex, you can barely tell it's on there. After a week of use the screen is just as slick as without the screen protector but it did drag a bit when it was brand new on the screen. I have a Glas t.r as back up for when/if the iLoome flex needs to be replaced.
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Haha, funny you say that. I have the glas.tr and it feels exactly as if it's not there. The smoothness is just solid. I never believed in screen protectors until I got this one for my Note 3. I learned my lesson from my Note 2 that got a random scratch from maybe keys in the pocket or something. Either way, you won't be disappointed. Others complained about the glas.t, so that's why I got the glas.tr. Great decision.
I have the glastr Spigen on my Note 2 and I absolutely love it.
When I got the Note 3 I immediately ordered the same one for it, but I have had two Spigens for the N3 now & both where defective.
At that point, I decided to go a different route & ordered the ilhoome flex. The flex went on perfectly, it is completely invisible.
The flex is not quite as slick as the Spigen & doesn't reject fingerprints & smudges as well as the Spigen, but it is also completely invisible as opposed to the thick kinda ugly Spigen.
You set on getting a glass SP?
SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 3 via XDA Premium
Now I am using XGear and it's good (MIME cracked so I had to replace).
Spigen one....and I really like their products....
I have the Iloome and it's great. It maybe possible that the Spigen is a by hair smoother though I'm not going to take the Iloome off and spring another $50 nzd just to find out.
I don't think you'll find many people who can give an honest comparison for this reason. Besides the obvious expense, fitting a screen protector is a real pain.
At the end of the day the Spigen may be slightly better but it's certainly not twice as good yet it costs almost twice as much. Something to think about.
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I have the glastr Spigen on my Note 2 and I absolutely love it.
When I got the Note 3 I immediately ordered the same one for it, but I have had two Spigens for the N3 now & both where defective.
At that point, I decided to go a different route & ordered the ilhoome flex. The flex went on perfectly, it is completely invisible.
The flex is not quite as slick as the Spigen & doesn't reject fingerprints & smudges as well as the Spigen, but it is also completely invisible as opposed to the thick kinda ugly Spigen.
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how were they defective?
I have used both and the Spigen is the best over all. As said in second post they both have the same cutout however the Spigen glass resistance to fingerprint is unmatched. The iloome while easy to clean it attracts fingerprints like a mirror. I returned the Spigen due to the cut not been accurate enough to sit flush with Spigen Neo Hybrid case. The iloome sits flush with my Spigen Neo Hybrid Case so no trapped dirt.
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Skip both of those and get a Mime. Best one I've ever used by far. Slick, no bubbles, no gaps, easy installation. Make sure you add a home button on your order for $1. I'm pretty OCD and I couldn't get it lined up like I wanted it. Applied it and removed it about 15 times until I got it just right. This thing is perfect
on my Jedi Elite N3
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Skip both of those and get a Mime Ghost Glass. Best one I've ever used by far. Slick, no bubbles, no gaps, easy installation. Make sure you add a home button on your order for $1. I'm pretty OCD and I couldn't get it lined up like I wanted it. Applied it and removed it about 15 times until I got it just right. This thing is perfect
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Oh and I'm using a Spigen Neo Hybrid abs it fits prefect
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Just fyi.. just got my last email from iloome. (promptly emailing me on a daily basis (2 days) to get this resolved))... unfortunately I believe this is one in a million but the adhesive on the tip top right was not tacky enough to adhere down and hold. (first case out of the 100's of reviews i've read.. so i asuume the chances of it happening again are at least one in a 1000.....(i have bad luck that somehow forms a field around me.... at work they call me the black cat because things seem to just start breaking down when i'm around not touching a thing.. lol) ANYWAY..... I have to say iLoome tech/help support was A++ Class... they were very apologetic.... basically a picture sent and even thouugh they could not see any issues from there end (hard to take a pic of a clear screen) they apologized completely.... told me steps to take to get a new one shipped out... and i need not ship the other one back.... can't ask for better customer service then that..... best i've probably ever had actually.. as far as screen protectors go I will order from them from here on out just because of the way they treated me as a customer and how prompt they were to make it right
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I have the Iloome and it's great. It maybe possible that the Spigen is a by hair smoother though I'm not going to take the Iloome off and spring another $50 nzd just to find out.
I don't think you'll find many people who can give an honest comparison for this reason. Besides the obvious expense, fitting a screen protector is a real pain.
At the end of the day the Spigen may be slightly better but it's certainly not twice as good yet it costs almost twice as much. Something to think about.
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I would agree...a glass screen protector is merely that. some may be a bit better then others but by bit i do mean bit..... if you want to pay twice the cost..... triple the cost etc... for that bit that is your choice.... i payed the amount i payed for the flex.. and that was considerably cheap really... considering this is what happens when u drop a phone from 8 foot or lower (with a decent.. and i mean decent phone cover on it) it's going to shatter that 10-50 dollar screen protector depending on if it lands on that sweet spot.... and in 95% of the cases it may very well do that. the rest are going to shatter the "outter" glass that you applied to it.... NOW the question is did you buy from a reputable company.... I think we can all admit who is reputable and who isn't just from the debate on xda (sorry text is a bit jumped been sick)
I am looking to find the most high quality option when it comes to screen protectors for the Ultra.
I have tried the Muvit protector - but it isn't the best quality I've seen - and it got a little scratch in the application process.
I was wondering if anyone has tried the Stealth Extreme R from Armorz without having first taken off the shatter proof film?
Wondering how it fits on the device, how it affects the weight - and generally how high quality the protector actually is and if it is worth the extra $50.
I am not interested in trying to remove the shatter proof film after reading people's experiences.
Not sure if it'll help you, but there are quite a number of "reviews" on it on Youtube.
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I am looking to find the most high quality option when it comes to screen protectors for the Ultra.
I have tried the Muvit protector - but it isn't the best quality I've seen - and it got a little scratch in the application process.
I was wondering if anyone has tried the Stealth Extreme R from Armorz without having first taken off the shatter proof film?
Wondering how it fits on the device, how it affects the weight - and generally how high quality the protector actually is and if it is worth the extra $50.
I am not interested in trying to remove the shatter proof film after reading people's experiences.
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I have the Armorz Stealth Extreme R tempered glass protector. Its actually pretty good quality. If you have never put on a glass screen protector before, it might be a little tricky. I put mine on without water, and paid the price when trying to reposition it. the bottom corner is lifted from when i tried to pry it up and move it. I did apply a back glass using the water method, and it took longer to get the bubbles completely out, but came out pretty clean.
I did not remove the anti shatter film on either side, and have not seen any loss in touch sensitivity.
one thing i did notice is that, it added a little bit of weight, but also gave the phone better rigidity when used without the case. some people have mentioned the phone twisting in their pocket, and i have yet to experience any twisting whats so ever.
not sure if the price has gone up, but i ordered mine for 39$ on amazon. hope this helps.
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I have the Armorz Stealth Extreme R tempered glass protector. Its actually pretty good quality. If you have never put on a glass screen protector before, it might be a little tricky. I put mine on without water, and paid the price when trying to reposition it. the bottom corner is lifted from when i tried to pry it up and move it. I did apply a back glass using the water method, and it took longer to get the bubbles completely out, but came out pretty clean.
I did not remove the anti shatter film on either side, and have not seen any loss in touch sensitivity.
one thing i did notice is that, it added a little bit of weight, but also gave the phone better rigidity when used without the case. some people have mentioned the phone twisting in their pocket, and i have yet to experience any twisting whats so ever.
not sure if the price has gone up, but i ordered mine for 39$ on amazon. hope this helps.
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Thanks a lot for the insight!
So why do you think doing it dry caused a problem? Is the adhesive very strong? I figured it would just pull right off.
Do you have any bubbles or blemishes on the front?
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Thanks a lot for the insight!
So why do you think doing it dry caused a problem? Is the adhesive very strong? I figured it would just pull right off.
Do you have any bubbles or blemishes on the front?
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it's a silicone based adhesive. peels off fairly easy but keeps a strong bond. when I pryed the corner up, I pushed part of the adhesive so it clumped up and now won't lay flat. if you spray it down with water, you'll be able to slide it into place with out having to lift.
it looks like a large are in the picture but it really isn't noticeable. the backside went on with water without any issues. sucks that the back glass cost me 13$ and the front cost me 3 times that much only to have that messed up corner. you live and you learn. Lol
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I have the glass-M galss screen protector. It's almost $40 with shipping but it's front and back glass. Its very well made, easy to apply and is more fingerprint resistant than the unprotected glass with it's ASF.
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I have the glass-M galss screen protector. It's almost $40 with shipping but it's front and back glass. Its very well made, easy to apply and is more fingerprint resistant than the unprotected glass with it's ASF.
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... Is that crap made out of Gorilla glass? Good god, that's a screen protector. None of this "Clear film" BS where if there's an Airbubble you just ruined a purchase, oh no, this is quite literally just another screen slapped on top.
What does it do to the thickness of the thing? My concern mainly is with cases like Sony's Battery case that kind of only work with just exactly how thick it is.
Not sure if it's really gorilla glass but no scratches so far from things that would scratch plastic protectors. It is pretty thin I can't say for the case but its under 1mm thick.
Does anyone know this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Vikuiti-ARMR220-Displayfolie-Schutzfolie-Sony-Xperia-Z-Ultra-/380784800524?pt=DE_Handy_PDA_Displayschutzfolien&hash=item58a88af30c
There is others references from this brand...
Vikuiti DQCM30
Vikuiti ADQC27
Vikuiti DQC160
Vikuiti ARMR220
I'm tempted to buy ...
Not sure if it's been discussed here before but I just applied the most amazing screen protector I've ever use on any phone. It's called ILLumiShield and they sell it on Amazon and eBay for a reasonable price and is absolutely fantastic it's so easy to put on bubble free, feels like glass even over the the crap protector Sony puts on. I highly recommended and no I don't work for them hehe
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Shook187:
Sound nice. One more question: haven't you feel after applied your scr.prot. like whole screen sometimes respond not as exactly as you wish, have you? With my scr.prot. I sometimes get unwanted behavior... Like two fingers tap even if I use only one... Or tap without reaction... Or tap evean I did not do it, self-tap... It happens once a day, maybe two, but it is very annoing... Without scr.prot. it works perfect. I thing I would follow by your adwice, only need your opinion about that not-funny behaviors. Thx
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Shook187:
Sound nice. One more question: haven't you feel after applied your scr.prot. like whole screen sometimes respond not as exactly as you wish, have you? With my scr.prot. I sometimes get unwanted behavior... Like two fingers tap even if I use only one... Or tap without reaction... Or tap evean I did not do it, self-tap... It happens once a day, maybe two, but it is very annoing... Without scr.prot. it works perfect. I thing I would follow by your adwice, only need your opinion about that not-funny behaviors. Thx
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I found this issue to be greatly improved with the iLLumiShield screen protector. But it was definitely more of an issue with the cheaper screen protectors. You also might want to go to settings/sounds and uncheck vibrate on touch. I feel like this improve my touch sensitivity.
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I found this issue to be greatly improved with the iLLumiShield screen protector. But it was definitely more of an issue with the cheaper screen protectors. You also might want to go to settings/sounds and uncheck vibrate on touch. I feel like this improve my touch sensitivity.
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Turned off vibrate on touch and it seems a bit more more responsive in some areas, even though it probably is placebo. I have an iShieldz screen protector (similar to Zagg) and noticed that it wouldn't respond when I tap the screen sometimes. Though, I think that's the way I tap the screen, edge of finger vs finger.
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shook187 said:
I found this issue to be greatly improved with the iLLumiShield screen protector. But it was definitely more of an issue with the cheaper screen protectors. You also might want to go to settings/sounds and uncheck vibrate on touch. I feel like this improve my touch sensitivity.
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Ok. Thanks for answer. One more: I see there are 3 different ILLumiShields: matte, cristal clear and blue light. Which one you recomend? Or which one you have and recomend?
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Regarding Illumishield, is it just me or does it sound fishy to anyone else? Lifetime-Guarantee, but they send you 2-3 in a single package?!
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Regarding Illumishield, is it just me or does it sound fishy to anyone else? Lifetime-Guarantee, but they send you 2-3 in a single package?!
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One for you, one for your wife and one for her mother!
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FRM300 said:
Ok. Thanks for answer. One more: I see there are 3 different ILLumiShields: matte, cristal clear and blue light. Which one you recomend? Or which one you have and recomend?
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I bought the crystal clear one
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S.D.Richards said:
Regarding Illumishield, is it just me or does it sound fishy to anyone else? Lifetime-Guarantee, but they send you 2-3 in a single package?!
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I don't over think on something I paid $14 for
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I have the glass-M galss screen protector. It's almost $40 with shipping but it's front and back glass. Its very well made, easy to apply and is more fingerprint resistant than the unprotected glass with it's ASF.
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Thanks for the tip. Just bought one. Been wanting a protection like that for my phone ever since removing the factory protector. The phone is a fingerprint magnet without the ASF. However found it for $16 and free shipping to Sweden (only front protection though, don't need it for the back).
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Xper...otector-For-Sony-XL39h-Xperia/1478547885.html
I applied Glass-M screen protectors on both the front and back of my phone yesterday, and have been very happy with it so far. It's added a little weight, but it feels sturdier and more premium than before, and looks better than the plastic screen protector I had previously. The touch is also a lot smoother than the plastic one, which was a bit rubbery. I installed mine on top of the ASF, both front and back, since I didn't want the "harrowing" experience of removing it. I feel like it's protected well enough to do without a case, though I may get a slim one to cover the edges of the phone as well. Highly recommended. :good:
GlassM is horrible??
Firstly look at these awful photos I've taken:
First go to Dropbox.com, following site:
https : // dl.dropboxusercontent . com
add the following lines for the photos right afterwards:
/u/45730680/GlassM Kratzer/GlassM_1.JPG
/u/45730680/GlassM Kratzer/GlassM_2.JPG
/u/45730680/GlassM Kratzer/GlassM_3.JPG
/u/45730680/GlassM Kratzer/GlassM_4.JPG
Can someone link these sites directly? Would be nice, thanks in advance. Email: [email protected]
I will send you the links to the images!!
Received my GlassM this week, applied it yesterday. For whatever the reason, there is now, after 12 hours of use, a 10cm large, deep scratch (no, it's not dust, polished few times). Over the first night, the screen got the crack though. This morning I've noticed the deep scratch.
Yesterday evening, just sliding over my wooden table, impressed of its smooth, I notived two smaller light scratches. I thought so, "ok thats not really your truth, GlassM", but now it's really enough.
GlassM's support does not reply to my support request unfortunately.
Can someone recommend other Glass-protectors for my beloved ZU?
Greetings,
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So I received the 3D tempered glass yesterday and applied it.
Here are my thoughts:
It ships pretty quickly (at least in India) and comes in a nice box for safety.
The tempered glass is really nice to touch and feels solid and smooth.
All tools provided are really nice quality. Although, I was expecting an alcohol swab as well which wasn't included in the box.
Applying the screen protector is.. HARD. Only proceed if you're really experienced with applying one. I've applied over 20 protectors by now (I know it's not a lot, but hey!) and they were nothing compared to this one.
Before applying the TGP, make sure you wash your hands, switch on as many lights as possible, switch off the fan/reduce the AC blow as you don't wanna mess up with lint on your phone.
The amount of bubbles that come on the screen are just crazy. Thankfully they'll provided us with a squeegee which helps nicking the bubbles down. Keep in mind, it is a crazy task. I took approx 20 mins to remove all the bubbles. Hell! they were difficult to squeeze out.
Pro tip: Clean your TPU case thoroughly before applying the TGP otherwise the amount of dust which comes along is crazy! Trust me, I regret not cleaning it. Caused me to nick a small part of my glass which looks ugly now, but I think I can live with that.
I'd say the TGP is not the 'perfect' fit when you're trying to install it with the TPU case on. Otherwise, it looks and feels good with the case and a perfect fit when everything is done.
It does have thick borders. Nothing that'll make you go crazy. It'll cover a tiny bit of screen from all sides. So, in Chrome, I can't see the scrollbar after applying the TGP. At the bottom of the screen, it's a bit more curved which can lead to approx 0.1mm of text being cut off. Nothing major.
If you guys have any other questions, fire away!
Does the phone feel more thick?
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Does the phone feel more thick?
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Kinda, yes. It is glass so obviously it's going to add little weight and thickness to the phone.
I can say one thing, it's a million times better than the factory screen protector.
I had a lot of grief applying mine, gave up in the end and binned it, I followed none of the instructions above!
Oh and I had a hangover...so £20 down the toilet.
Royal King said:
Kinda, yes. It is glass so obviously it's going to add little weight and thickness to the phone.
I can say one thing, it's a million times better than the factory screen protector.
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Royal King said:
I can say one thing, it's a million times better than the factory screen protector.
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In what ways is it a "million times" better?
I also put it on my phone---I've done lots and lots of these before, including whitestone dome. The oneplus was quite tricky. I still ended up with two bubbles along the right side where the black border is. Won't even squeeze out. That sucks. Otherwise no complaints. Don't even notice it's on. I especially like the smoothness of the edges. Makes offscreen/edge gestures nice---no sharp edge.
Overall, I'm pretty "meh" on it. I'd love a dome but they said "not doing it".
why are the borders black? I mean, if they were transparent they wouldn't block anything from the screen. For me, the black boarders are a high design fail.
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In what ways is it a "million times" better?
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The quality of the screen and the brightness! OMG. It's crazy bright even in the dimmest room (as compared to before)
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I also put it on my phone---I've done lots and lots of these before, including whitestone dome. The oneplus was quite tricky. I still ended up with two bubbles along the right side where the black border is. Won't even squeeze out. That sucks. Otherwise no complaints. Don't even notice it's on. I especially like the smoothness of the edges. Makes offscreen/edge gestures nice---no sharp edge.
Overall, I'm pretty "meh" on it. I'd love a dome but they said "not doing it".
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Yeah the bubbles are annoying as hell. Even I'm left with one now (that came out of the blue as I was typing this message).
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why are the borders black? I mean, if they were transparent they wouldn't block anything from the screen. For me, the black boarders are a high design fail.
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Not sure but it's mean to improve the 3D effect.
The only question I have for you is if you can apply mine for me? Haha I'm super OCD about the way my screen looks but I'm not very good at screen protectors...
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The only question I have for you is if you can apply mine for me? Haha I'm super OCD about the way my screen looks but I'm not very good at screen protectors...
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Haha! I wish I could. I'll give you one advice though, don't apply the screen protector if you're super OCD about it. Reason? I got two bubbles pop in after 24 hours of applying. Granted that I just had to press on the screen again to make them disappear but the glue randomly comes off I guess? Also, it's **** hard to apply it for anyone.
I was surprised at how easy I found it to apply, maybe because I have messed up so many in the past!
I feels great, I love it. Tiny black border, but it doesn't bother me at all.
I just got mine in the mail and applied it as soon as I got home and washed my hands. Set everything out and set about putting it on. I've applied tons of protectors and skins. Tempered glass are my favorite to apply because of how easy they are. As others have said this one gave me a little tight, the glass is stiffer than anything I've worked with before. Or maybe it just feels that he way, but the free bubbles remaining absolutely required the squeegee tool to niggle them out. I've gotten them all out now and I love this protector. I dropped something on my standard protector like the week I bought the phone and it cracked the protector so I've been waiting for this to come.
It does add some thickness obviously, but it's not too bad. I have the fabric backed case and the sandstone case and it sits exactly at the edges of those cases.
As to the question of the black border, I'm trying to see if I can see anything missing and I can't tell yet. I've tried angling the phone and trying to look "under" the edges but couldn't see anything. I know with previous curved edge screens the border was there to hide the fact that it wouldn't fit exactly "flat" on the border. The black edge hid the halo ring, not sure if that's the case with this protector though since I've read they will be coming out with a full clear one, although I'm not a 100% on that source. I'll post pics shortly.
They may not be top quality all I had to take the photos with was my wife's tablet at the moment, but should give you an idea of what it looks like. Showed pics with both cases and naked.
i just got mine and finished applying it. It does take patience for sure, i had a ton of bubbles but patience, the microfiber, squeegee and fingernails and they are all worked out and it looks perfect. by far the best despite the small bit of loss from the black border.
My screen protector came like this. It seems like the adhesive was spread unevenly or something. I'm currently waiting for the response from OnePlus support.
I purchased and applied one as well (USA). It's by far the best one I've tried so far, but it's a downright awful screen protector as far as an OEM accessory goes.
Save your money for now, like most OnePlus stuff you'll need to wait a while for them to realize their mistakes and come out with a proper implementation.
The mounting process is by far one of the most difficult and involved I've ever experienced. The printed instructions are missing so much detail, but thankfully it directs you to a video. I followed the video as exactly as I could. The screen protector comes mounted to a very rigid "plate" of plastic and is firmly adhered to it. Removing it from this plate takes so much force that I was worried I would break the screen protector at times. Due to this it takes quite some time to remove it safely, which gave plenty of time for the adhesive side of the protector to be exposed to the open air for dust and debris to get in. The point of the usual flimsy plastic sheet on the adhesive side of most screen protectors is that you can fold it over and slowly peel it off as you apply the glass. OnePlus seems to have decided to re-engineer the application process for no apparent or advantageous reason, resulting in an inferior and flawed process.
Like OP said, there are so many bubbles to remove after the initial application. The black edges are there to conceal the fact that the protector cannot perfectly adhere to the curved edges of the device's screen. These imperfections bleed in air under the protector and hours after installing it I had to keep going back and working out bubbles.
For how much these things cost there are so many issues is laughable.
It comes packaged nicely...
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My screen protector came like this. It seems like the adhesive was spread unevenly or something. I'm currently waiting for the response from OnePlus support.
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It's probably due to how firmly glued the screen protector is to that plastic plate. The adhesive probably tore off while it was being removed.
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It's probably due to how firmly glued the screen protector is to that plastic plate. The adhesive probably tore off while it was being removed.
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I thought of that too. It wasn't an issue with the OnePlus 5T screen protector and sure as hell it shouldn't be an issue at all at that price. I'm hoping that OnePlus will step up in this situation.
I've seen gaps in the adhesive on other screen protectors before. The PureArc for my S9+ had it and that had a traditional backing
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I thought of that too. It wasn't an issue with the OnePlus 5T screen protector and sure as hell it shouldn't be an issue at all at that price. I'm hoping that OnePlus will step up in this situation.
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I bought one of these and some of the ones of Amazon the OEM was definitely disappointing the application process alone was horrendous..the ones on Amazon all have the same issue that the in display fp reader is almost non operable after a while...even though I have re-registered my print multiple times...for now I'm just gonna go screen protector less till better options become available.
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