How to change the silver frame - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Im trying to find where to buy the silver frame for this phone, anyone know where to find it?
The instructions is good for changing the glass but i cant find any good for changing the frame, anyone knows if there are some instructions for this operation?

Google "s3 tear down video"
You will also need to replace the glass
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get the bezel on eBay.
@rootSU you sure about that?

Glebun said:
get the bezel on eBay.
@rootSU you sure about that?
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Is this what you mean? ebay.com/itm/Housing-Frame-Front-Bezel-Cover-For-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-i9300-White-/330943326960?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item4d0dc26af0

If it's suffering from scratches, you can use a sliver sharpie to cover it pretty well. Much easier and cheaper

AthenaLod said:
If it's suffering from scratches, you can use a sliver sharpie to cover it pretty well. Much easier and cheaper
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Thats probably why its hard to find information about it, its to coplicated and expensive..
Du you know any specific pen that works...

Glebun said:
get the bezel on eBay.
@rootSU you sure about that?
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Yep. Unless the new bezel comes with glass already. Removing the glass from the existing bezel (or middle plate) breaks it
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Yes I confirm that to have a new bezel you need to buy a whole glass+LCD+bezel pack as all those parts are glued together. To change the bezel you would have to remove the digitizer+LCD, meaning destroying them. That's what I did to repair my broken screen some months ago.
So it's about 140$ I guess.

The amoled too? Jeez
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seven01 said:
Thats probably why its hard to find information about it, its to coplicated and expensive..
Du you know any specific pen that works...
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I saw a video a few weeks ago (that I can't find now). But, and I think just a regular silver sharpie. I am going to buy one and use it on my own as it's also suffering from scratches.

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[Q] Replacement bezel/housing? *FOUND!*

My front bezel/housing as a few minor nicks that are driving me crazy.. does anyone know a place to source a replacement bezel? I can find them for the I9100 all day long -- but nothing for the I777. I found a few places that sell the LCD/Digitizer/Bezel combo -- but that's a bit pricey for something I don't need, heh.
* Update: Found a place @ https://www.gounlock.com/details.php?itemId=7471
magn2o said:
My front bezel/housing as a few minor nicks that are driving me crazy.. does anyone know a place to source a replacement bezel? I can find them for the I9100 all day long -- but nothing for the I777. I found a few places that sell the LCD/Digitizer/Bezel combo -- but that's a bit pricey for something I don't need, heh.
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Had a dream last night my phone fell onto concrete and shattered everything to pieces. I fully blame reading your post as it was the last thing I read before going to bed.
As for what you're trying to find for replacing, parts are currently very hard to find. Hopefully more replacement parts will be made available as time goes on. I know I'm regularly looking because part of my business is smartphone repair.
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Well, for what it's worth I managed to find a place with replacement I777 housing.. I ordered it last week, it supposedly shipped Friday. So, we'll see..
For anyone else looking, I ordered from here: https://www.gounlock.com/details.php?itemId=7471
sweet keep us updated
magn2o said:
Well, for what it's worth I managed to find a place with replacement I777 housing.. I ordered it last week, it supposedly shipped Friday. So, we'll see..
For anyone else looking, I ordered from here: https://www.gounlock.com/details.php?itemId=7471
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Do you think it'll fit? Its stock black? How do you get it off anyway?
Why wouldn't it fit? It's an OEM piece. It should be the same color as stock, too. The only thing im not absolutely sure on is whether or not it will have the AT&T branding (I hope not!)
I'll post an update once it arrives and I install it.
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Why wouldn't it fit? It's an OEM piece. It should be the same color as stock, too. The only thing im not absolutely sure on is whether or not it will have the AT&T branding (I hope not!)
I'll post an update once it arrives and I install it.
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+1 If there's no AT&T branding..
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magn2o said:
Why wouldn't it fit? It's an OEM piece. It should be the same color as stock, too. The only thing im not absolutely sure on is whether or not it will have the AT&T branding (I hope not!)
I'll post an update once it arrives and I install it.
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looking forward to the pics. hoping there is no att brand on it also!
any update? pics? does it have ATT branding?
thanks!
Its just the outer bezel, there's no branding. The touch screen/glass is what has the branding.
For those interested:
The good news is, its definitely an OEM piece. The bad news is that there is no way to replace it without breaking the LCD. The amount of force required to separate the LCD from the adhesive holding it to the bezel is outstanding.
Yes, I broke my LCD. Kind of frustrating since I only had a couple nicks on the bezel originally. That was the straw that broke the camels back so I ordered a Galaxy Nexus instead.
Hope this information helps someone else...
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magn2o said:
Its just the outer bezel, there's no branding. The touch screen/glass is what has the branding.
For those interested:
The good news is, its definitely an OEM piece. The bad news is that there is no way to replace it without breaking the LCD. The amount of force required to separate the LCD from the adhesive holding it to the bezel is outstanding.
Yes, I broke my LCD. Kind of frustrating since I only had a couple nicks on the bezel originally. That was the straw that broke the camels back so I ordered a Galaxy Nexus instead.
Hope this information helps someone else...
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Ouch!
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magn2o said:
Its just the outer bezel, there's no branding. The touch screen/glass is what has the branding.
For those interested:
The good news is, its definitely an OEM piece. The bad news is that there is no way to replace it without breaking the LCD. The amount of force required to separate the LCD from the adhesive holding it to the bezel is outstanding.
Yes, I broke my LCD. Kind of frustrating since I only had a couple nicks on the bezel originally. That was the straw that broke the camels back so I ordered a Galaxy Nexus instead.
Hope this information helps someone else...
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Did you use a heat gun or anything? I've replaced two bezels for people and neither lcd broke. All it took was some heat and it peeled right out. Just like the nexus s.
sedracer said:
Did you use a heat gun or anything? I've replaced two bezels for people and neither lcd broke. All it took was some heat and it peeled right out. Just like the nexus s.
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Me as well. Heat gun does wonders.
Does anyone know how to replace the gunmetal ring around the screen? That's the only place I have a couple nicks
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SCHI777 GunMetal Frame Replacement Help
K Rich said:
Does anyone know how to replace the gunmetal ring around the screen? That's the only place I have a couple nicks
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Yes I have the same problem, I went online to buy the frame, they don't sell it. You have to buy the entire housing and it looks pretty complicated. I'm trying to return the phone and they wouldn't take it because of a scratch on the metal piece. Did you ever figure out how to fix the frame only? I dont even know how to take the phone it self out. Looks like the entire insides have to be transferred to the new housing. It sucks, should of never bought this dang phone. Thanks
Does anyone know how to do this without using the heat gun?
Sorry to bump an older thread, but i want to change the entire housing (including bezel) but using the same lcd screen on my s2, would heating the screen to remove it from the old housing ruin the screen? has anyone does this sort of thing before that can chime in? my bezel is cracked n scratched and is driving me nuts!
any help at all would be appreciated!
I have been seeing them going on Amazon for 15 bucks, I really don't know about the reliability of the seller but they are supposed to OEM off original phones.
sj
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Hi
Is there any way to replace the bezel\frame without replacing the screen?
do you have to re-apply the adhesive material?

After screen replacement, screen touching lcd easily?

So I replaced the glass part of my rezound yesterday, pretty much successfully.
But now that I have it all together again it is very easy to push the glass to the lcd and make it display those weird colors around the screen. You know what i mean if you have ever pushed too hard on your touch screen, or lcd.
I have been doing some research and I think I was supposed to put something between the glass and the lcd, not sure what though or were to get it...
If someone could let me know weather or not I was supposed to put something between the lcd and glass, and then were i could get it, I would be very appreciative.
Did you replace the old sticky tape that adheres the glass to the lcd panel?
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snow580 said:
Did you replace the old sticky tape that adheres the glass to the lcd panel?
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no... were can I order some and can I still use my phone in the mean time?
Check amazon... And you CAN use your phone, you just might end up with some dead pixels or something probably best to not use it or avoid touching the screen as much as possible
AshtonTS said:
Check amazon... And you CAN use your phone, you just might end up with some dead pixels or something probably best to not use it or avoid touching the screen as much as possible
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Thanks, can you give me an idea of what to search for? I don't really have any idea what I need.
http://www.amazon.com/Adhesive-Sticker-Digitizer-Supersonic-Incredible/dp/B004WIQW3U/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
Ha ya go
AshtonTS said:
http://www.amazon.com/Adhesive-Sticker-Digitizer-Supersonic-Incredible/dp/B004WIQW3U/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
Ha ya go
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Thank you very much!
I was looking at the shipping on it and unfortunately its like 2 too 3 weeks. I after googling it i also found some people who said they used super glue, would that be a better option if I am living without anything right now? Or possibly cutting a regular piece of 3m tape? I could probobly get that done today.
gaate said:
Thank you very much!
I was looking at the shipping on it and unfortunately its like 2 too 3 weeks. I after googling it i also found some people who said they used super glue, would that be a better option if I am living without anything right now? Or possibly cutting a regular piece of 3m tape? I could probobly get that done today.
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I dunno about those methods, I can tell ya this: the roll is HUGE. Big as my hand spread out to fingertips lol. I could send some of my roll if ya want. Otherwise, there should be a US shipper, got mine within a week: "WirelessFinest" in Plano, TX.
PhantasmRezound said:
I dunno about those methods, I can tell ya this: the roll is HUGE. Big as my hand spread out to fingertips lol. I could send some of my roll if ya want. Otherwise, there should be a US shipper, got mine within a week: "WirelessFinest" in Plano, TX.
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Thanks! That actually should solve my problem, I found them on amazon and its amazon prime so I got next day shipping for a few bucks.
Ill figure out how to aply them and put it on day after tomorrow.

changing samsung galaxy s3 housing

hi can i change my samsung galaxy s3 housing from white to pebble blue if i buy a new one as i cracked my screen and i need a new one and i like the look of the pebble blue case or do they have different screw layouts on the housing ?
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hi can i change my samsung galaxy s3 housing from white to pebble blue if i buy a new one as i cracked my screen and i need a new one and i like the look of the pebble blue case or do they have different screw layouts on the housing ?
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You cant replce the housing mate
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You cant replce the housing mate
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If he changes the screen to a blue one, and buys the blue back cover then... BAM! color changed.
I understand the question and... I would guess you can do this as the screen is glued and the back cover has no screws.
To show you how hard it is to change to front screen here is a video.
http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=/mobile&gl=GB
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If this is the same story like with the galaxy s1, then I can say, yes you can
Your screen is cracked, so just buy a blue one, dissamble your phone and change the white parts with blue actually, if I would break my phone, I would make it grey or red ;D
So good luck mate, it isnt that difficult. I could change the screen of an iphone 4s almost without a tutorial at the first time, and this **** is really ****ed up inside. I hope, the s3 isnt build up that complicated
not an easy task to seperate digitizer and the outer glass actually .....
fahadsul3man said:
not an easy task to seperate digitizer and the outer glass actually .....
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And finally man, how did you separated it?
julianisrael said:
And finally man, how did you separated it?
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You can't without breaking it.
If you're replacing the housing, you need to replace the glass too.
rootSU said:
You can't without breaking it.
If you're replacing the housing, you need to replace the glass too.
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I know this is a wee bit of thread necromancy, but I've separated the glass and digitizer on many devices without breaking it. Grab a good heat gun, something a little more powerful than a blow dryer, and heat the glass without staying in one place too long so you don't burn anything. The glue will loosen. Use a screen prying tool and slowly remove the glass starting at the edges, nice and evenly. Keep reapplying heat and inching the glass off.
Don't try to half ass it. Use the right tools and go slow.

S7 backplate template

Hello, I've got a question. Does anybody have got (or know where to find it) a template of the back panel of the phone? I've got a sheet of 3M foil and I'd like to cut out a protective sticker from it, but I need a template in 1:1 scale. Maybe someone have got something like this?
You may try searching on korean google.co.kr or ask from this YouTube channel JerryRigEverything
Not sure but I hope you will find that.
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tharindunw said:
You may try searching on korean google.co.kr or ask from this YouTube channel JerryRigEverything
Not sure but I hope you will find that.
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Thanks for your help, I've found some templates, I'll have to print them on paper and fit on the back, maybe I'll find the good one
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Hello, I've got a question. Does anybody have got (or know where to find it) a template of the back panel of the phone? I've got a sheet of 3M foil and I'd like to cut out a protective sticker from it, but I need a template in 1:1 scale. Maybe someone have got something like this?
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And this is why you never throw away them plastic screen protectors that where on the phone when you bought it I always stick mine to the box.
RiTCHiE007 said:
And this is why you never throw away them plastic screen protectors that where on the phone when you bought it I always stick mine to the box.
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I don't have mine yet
Maybe next week but I like to be prepared. That's why I've bought an UAG case and screen protector
debowiakr said:
I don't have mine yet
Maybe next week but I like to be prepared. That's why I've bought an UAG case and screen protector
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Ah well then you are lucky and the phone will come with a ready to use template on the back side and front
Any chance you could share those templates?
I've got something like this

The Best/Case Friendly Tempered Glass Screen Protector w/easy installation

The verizon branded S8 screen protector is great quality, cheap and easy to install. (I purchased it for $26 on the VZW website)
All you have to do is clean up your phone real nice
Then set it inside of the guide piece that comes in the box.
Take off the plastic from the sticky side and set the screen protector on the guide.
Push down on the protector and take off the plastic from the upper side of the protector and BOOM you're done.
It fits in cases without lifting and doesn't cover any of the sensors.
The only complaint I would have is that you can see some dots in direct sunlight but that's a non-issue if you turn the brightness up or just don't be in direct sunlight
Let me know what you guys think. I recommend you try one for yourself. Looks better in person. sorry for the giant pics
If you have any questions about it let me know. Oh and there are no dead spots for touch and it responds no loss in sensitivity.
it is full adhesive on the entire protector? I just looked it up on my corporate Verizon site and it has a Samsung part number so I am pretty sure this is the official glass screen protector that samsung was rumored to be coming out with. I went ahead and ordered it since I get a discount. Part number for anybody interested :SAMDM1PKGSPBK
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it is full adhesive on the entire protector? I just looked it up on my corporate Verizon site and it has a Samsung part number so I am pretty sure this is the official glass screen protector that samsung was rumored to be coming out with. I went ahead and ordered it since I get a discount. Part number for anybody interested :SAMDM1PKGSPBK
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From what I can tell, it is only glued around the outside, but they did a good enough job so it doesn't feel like it lifts in the center or anything
Gurule92 said:
From what I can tell, it is only glued around the outside, but they did a good enough job so it doesn't feel like it lifts in the center or anything
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I stopped by my local Verizon store. It is $45 and they claimed the whole thing had glue. I suspected the guy was full of crap when he said that. I passed on it for now. I am leaning toward trying one, but don't have that much cash right now. Thanks for all of the info.
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dragunbayne said:
I stopped by my local Verizon store. It is $45 and they claimed the whole thing had glue. I suspected the guy was full of crap when he said that. I passed on it for now. I am leaning toward trying one, but don't have that much cash right now. Thanks for all of the info.
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Check the website
Guessing this is it?
https://www.verizonwireless.com/acc...screen-protector-for-samsung-galaxy-s8-black/
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Looks like there are two models.
https://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/screen-protectors/galaxy-s8/
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Guessing this is it?
https://www.verizonwireless.com/acc...screen-protector-for-samsung-galaxy-s8-black/
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Looks like there are two models.
https://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/screen-protectors/galaxy-s8/
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oh cool, I didn't see the more expensive one. I got the cheaper one.
nagle3092 said:
Guessing this is it?
https://www.verizonwireless.com/acc...screen-protector-for-samsung-galaxy-s8-black/
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Looks like there are two models.
https://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/screen-protectors/galaxy-s8/
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Both have really bad reviews. Besides marketing and one having the black border, I fail to see a real difference between them.
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dragunbayne said:
Both have really bad reviews. Besides marketing and one having the black border, I fail to see a real difference between them.
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Apparently Verizon brands all their generic stuff similarly. The guy at the store told me they do the same for all brands. That being said this thing is more trash, screen sensitivity is worse than the GPEL I had on. Funny thing was right after install it was perfect and its slowly getting worse.
nagle3092 said:
Apparently Verizon brands all their generic stuff similarly. The guy at the store told me they do the same for all brands. That being said this thing is more trash, screen sensitivity is worse than the GPEL I had on. Funny thing was right after install it was perfect and its slowly getting worse.
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Thanks for the heads up.
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Thanks for the heads up.
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And with that I am giving up on glass for now (tried 4 different ones Gpel being the "best" but still **** . I just ordered a wet install from illumishield.
nagle3092 said:
And with that I am giving up on glass for now (tried 4 different ones Gpel being the "best" but still **** . I just ordered a wet install from illumishield.
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I'm either going wet or none. I heard mention in a video that the current glass ones without full glue aren't so nice if you plan to get the phone wet, which I do.
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I'm either going wet or none. I heard mention in a video that the current glass ones without full glue aren't so nice if you plan to get the phone wet, which I do.
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That is actually a really good point, I plan on getting mine wet as well.
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That is actually a really good point, I plan on getting mine wet as well.
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Yeah, he mentioned water could likely get in between.
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Preordered mine from SecondSkin to make sure my baby was protected as soon as it came out of the box. Went on easily and touch seems unaffected. We'll see how it holds up.
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Preordered mine from SecondSkin to make sure my baby was protected as soon as it came out of the box. Went on easily and touch seems unaffected. We'll see how it holds up.
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Which second skin model did you order?
I got this one... it is amazing
https://youtu.be/hG14xSsWiiY
I got the Iluvvitt and ZAGG tempered glass. Both are basically crap. They are designed the exact same, with the adhesive only being on the edges. The result is a constant halo effect, and because there is a slight gap between the phone screen and the protector, you get a "rainbow effect" when you turn the phone at different angles. Same exact problem with all of the glass screen protectors and my LG V20.
Yeah the reviews for the verizon one are terrible. Is it the the curved display that has made it hard to make a good tempered glass protecter for S6, S7E, & S8?
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Yeah the reviews for the verizon one are terrible. Is it the the curved display that has made it hard to make a good tempered glass protecter for S6, S7E, & S8?
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From what I've seen, yes. For some reason they can't or just don't put adhesive on the whole protector, only the edges.
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