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Just got the phone this week and have babied it to prevent any scratches. Low and behold just looked and I have 3 different scratches already. The screen seems ridiculously weak considering I keep it very protected and was waiting till I get my screen protector in the mail today.
How are your screens holding up?
I check for dead pixels and scratches out of the box, then screen protector instantly.
The protectors from verizon mar easily with the spen, but I would rather it be on the protector then my screen.
I noticed three very short (3mm) scratches after a month and bought a copter screen protector. I threw that away after 2 days as it got marked by the pen and made small text impossible to read. I now have a cheap hard plastic screen protector that works well and does not affect the resolution.
No scratches here...been using it for 3 weeks with no screen protector. Never had a scratch on my gs3 either and I used it for 5mo without a sp.
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Ditto. No scratches, no case, no protector.
No scratches or screen protector here either, and I just keep it in my pocket (with nothing else in the same pocket) when I'm traveling.
Hate screen protectors. I have a few tiny scratches but when the phone is in use you can't tell.
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My screen is as clean as the day I got it. Of course I am unwilling to go without a screen protector on it for feel of getting a scratch regardless of ho good Gorilla Glass 2 is. SGP Steinheil screen protectors.
I got a tiny scratch after two days. I'm pretty OCD about scratches. Even though I can't see them when the screen is on, just knowing they are there annoys me. I was able to find a decent screen protector that doesn't effect resolution and actually filed in the scratch so I can't see it any more. My previous 2 phone never had screen protectors and I never got scratches. I know the Note 2 has a much larger target area, but I'm still surprised at how easily the screen got scratched. I'm not a huge fan of screen protector, but hey, it keeps my brain from hurting so much.
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RaptorMD said:
My screen is as clean as the day I got it. Of course I am unwilling to go without a screen protector on it for feel of getting a scratch regardless of ho good Gorilla Glass 2 is. SGP Steinheil screen protectors.
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Which SGP protector did you get? Ultra Optics was to rough feeling for me and didn't with well with the S Pen. The Ultra Crystal feels and looks great, but scratches way too easy, especially from the S Pen. Trying to find a happy medium.
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I just got the Verizon case with a kickstand and the next day while on the phone, it fell from my ear, hit the inner wheel well of my car then bounce off the ground about 3 times before sliding to a stop while the screen was down. Not a scratch except on the case itself.
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I use the sgp crystal and not having trouble with pen scratching it. I do use a fairly light touch though.
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MobC Protector
I went for a screen protector too since I scratched the Thunderbolt just before getting the Note 2.
I'm using the MobC Oleophobic protector from Amazon. I had a finger print proof screen protector on the TB (before I took it off and scratched the screen), but it was very matte finish. The MobC is clear while being oleophobic, so I like it.
The S-pen leaves marks right away when using is, but they fade pretty quickly.
raverk said:
I got a tiny scratch after two days. I'm pretty OCD about scratches. Even though I can't see them when the screen is on, just knowing they are there annoys me. I was able to find a decent screen protector that doesn't effect resolution and actually filed in the scratch so I can't see it any more. My previous 2 phone never had screen protectors and I never got scratches. I know the Note 2 has a much larger target area, but I'm still surprised at how easily the screen got scratched. I'm not a huge fan of screen protector, but hey, it keeps my brain from hurting so much.
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Hi,
Like the Idea it fills in scratches.
Which protector did you get.
Thanks,
Bryan
sleevasteve said:
Which SGP protector did you get? Ultra Optics was to rough feeling for me and didn't with well with the S Pen. The Ultra Crystal feels and looks great, but scratches way too easy, especially from the S Pen. Trying to find a happy medium.
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I use their Crystal Clear ones, Blue Package. I order from Amazon.com $15.99
No screen protector, no scratches.
raverk said:
I got a tiny scratch after two days. I'm pretty OCD about scratches. Even though I can't see them when the screen is on, just knowing they are there annoys me. I was able to find a decent screen protector that doesn't effect resolution and actually filed in the scratch so I can't see it any more. My previous 2 phone never had screen protectors and I never got scratches. I know the Note 2 has a much larger target area, but I'm still surprised at how easily the screen got scratched. I'm not a huge fan of screen protector, but hey, it keeps my brain from hurting so much.
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How would a screen protector affect resolution? That doesn't make sense.
flaring afro said:
No screen protector, no scratches.
How would a screen protector affect resolution? That doesn't make sense.
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The best example would be verizons anti glare screen protector. It makes the screen look grainy
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Man do i love using the spen in the swift key beta keyboard its so accurate no matter how bad you mess it up but my screen looks great after a month of owning it and using the s pen about 7-10 times a day txting if not more and no noticeable scratches at all i have no case or screen protector
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Which SGP protector did you get? Ultra Optics was to rough feeling for me and didn't with well with the S Pen. The Ultra Crystal feels and looks great, but scratches way too easy, especially from the S Pen. Trying to find a happy medium.
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So I figured out my issue with the ultra crystal...I still had that little temporary protective layer on the screen protector itself! Derp! Works perfectly now! Any scratches or marks from the S-Pen wipe right off!
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I baby my phone so much its two days old and I have a crack/chip on the bottom metal band that only I can notice and its killing me.
Edit: actually I ended upbwith tiny micromarks all over that metal ring. Screens stillngood tgough
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Called Zagg yesterday to ask about the curved tempered glass for the S7 & S7 Edge and the girl said it's been shipping for the past week. You have to call and order as it's still not available on their website. Now here's the kicker, It has a black painted border around the edges. :silly:
I asked if it sticks to the actual display area and she said yes, but did not sound too sure. It was $44.99 but she said she would give me 10% off and another $10.00 off discount. After hearing about the black "Painted Border" I did not order and will wait to see what others find out.
If anyone has ordered and received one please post some pictures and a review. Thank You.
Old news bro:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=66951201
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Old news bro:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=66951201
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Thanks, it was new news to me. Does the actual display area stick like a regular glass protector?
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Thanks, it was new news to me. [emoji14] Does the actual display area stick like a regular glass protector?
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Users are reporting that it is a dot matrix style. Frustrating, I know. I have my doubts as to whether we will ever see a good full coverage glass screen protector.
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PiousInquisitor said:
Old news bro:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=66951201
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Users are reporting that it is a dot matrix style. Frustrating, I know. I have my doubts as to whether we will ever see a good full coverage glass screen protector.
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This sucks. Have to stick with the crappy film protectors for now.
The 2015 Moto X, Galaxy S6 from last year still don't have proper fitting edge to edge screen protectors. It will be a miracle if there is one made for this phone.
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OK, Just installed the Zagg Curve and I'm pretty impressed with it. Went on perfect, lined up perfect, very smooth and overall one of the nicest protectors I've seen in a while. You would not even notice it's on the phone if you weren't looking for it.
The black on the protector is not the same pearly black like the phone but none the less looks pretty good.
I did manage to get a tiny piece of hair or something under the display but that's my own fault. :crying: Not going to take it off as I think it's a one stick deal and that's it.
The home button is noticeably lower but seems to work just fine. The capacitive buttons don't seem as bright with the protector on. The dot matrix is there but very hard to notice during normal use. Fingerprints hardly show up and the oleophobic coating is super smooth.
This opinion is based on about 1 hour with the protector on the phone . I'm going to let it sit a while before trying on some cases.
That piece of crap I got under the glass is going to drive me crazy. :silly: Here are a couple of pictures. The last picture you can see the dot matrix and piece of crap I got under the glass.
Another picture from a different angle.
Works great in the Otterbox Defender with the factory plastic protector removed.
I like my thin cases though.
So far I've tried 5 different screen protectors and they've all been garbage. I want to try the Zagg one but don't really want to waste 40 bucks on something that's hard to return if it sucks.
Has anyone used it? Does it cover the screen properly?
No, it doesn't. I've got about 0.5 mm of uncovered AMOLED on each side.
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Yeah i have one on right now and it's garbage
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Thanks for the replies. Wonder if anyone is going to just make a damn glass screen protector that curves so it fits this screen. I'd spend a decent amount of money on that.
Frontier3 said:
Thanks for the replies. Wonder if anyone is going to just make a damn glass screen protector that curves so it fits this screen. I'd spend a decent amount of money on that.
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I voiced the same thought in another thread. Seems like that would solve quite a lot of TGSP problems considering more and more phones are being made with 2.5D glass.
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So far I've tried 5 different screen protectors and they've all been garbage. I want to try the Zagg one but don't really want to waste 40 bucks on something that's hard to return if it sucks.
Has anyone used it? Does it cover the screen properly?
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Could you possible elaborate on which particular brands of screen protectors you got? You know, for research purposes
No, but I was there when my brother and his SO both put zaggs on their piXeL and they did end up with the slightly exposed screen on either side. Very very poor work by zagg. PeehPs even more troubling was that they each had multiple protectors simply not adhering at the edges, which was frustrating. They went to Verizon to complain and were given free exchanges since the verizon folks said lots of people (of all phone types) had been having these exact issue with the zaggs recently. Definitely not touching them myself.
[2-Pack] Google Pixel Screen Protector, Dmax Armor [Tempered Glass] 0.3mm 9H Hardness, Anti-Scratch, Anti-Fingerprint, Bubble Free, Ultra-clear - Noticeable screen on both sides of a perfectly centered protector.
Pixel intelliGLASS HD The Smarter Galaxy Glass Screen Protector by intelliARMOR To Guard Against Scratches and Drops. HD Clear With Max Touchscreen Accuracy. - Noticeable screen on both sides of a perfectly centered protector.
[2-Pack] Klearlook Google Pixel 9H [Scratch Proof & Ultra Clear] Tempered Glass Screen Protector - This was the closest to covering the whole screen, but still not quite. Might have just stuck with this one if I'd realized the others were gonna be worse. Still would have bugged me though.
Google Pixel Screen Protector, Fosmon 3 Pack [Full Screen Coverage | HD Crystal Clear] TPU Sticky Coating Screen Shield for Google Pixel - This is not a tempered glass protector. Because it's so thin it was impossible to get off it's adhesive covers without touching the sticky side, also impossible to get it down centered and without bubbles because it was too thin. But it did cover the entire screen properly.
Google Pixel Screen Protector (5")[2-Pack], ILLUMI AquaShield Full Coverage Screen Protector for Google Pixel HD Clear Anti-Bubble Film - I bought this one the other day but it has not arrived yet. Figured i'd give the wet apply one a try because I can at least center it and it should cover the whole screen. I'll have to see how it feels though.
I put on a wet-apply protector the other day and am quite happy with it. I went with the Skinomi MatteSkin.
I've used matte protectors before and never stayed with them. I'm finding I really like this one, though. It has a satin kind of look that goes well with the black leather skin and colored "G" logo (Slickwraps).
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I haven't tried the zag, but I'm using the SuperShieldz and it's pretty good.
This is my first OP phone and love that it comes with a pre installed screen protector. I've read that the glass ones don't of it the best as of now.
I wanted to ask if anyone is going to leave that one on as the screen is gorilla glass 6.
Mines installed perfectly and I'd hate to remove it and not find a good fitting one.
I've left mine on for the 2 weeks I've had the phone. So far so good. Really.saw no reason to spend money to replace something that was already installed and worked well...
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Leaving mine on. Had my 3T for 2 years with the original screen protector on with no issues at all.
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I felt the factory screen protector looked hazy and horrible. There are better options to make your beautiful screen look awesome.
Leaving mine on until it gets scratched to hell. No point in spending good money on it now until all the new options come out and get reviewed.
I think the screen protector is very clear on mine. Im gonna leave it on till it gets ugly.
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Hated the feel of it vs the feel of the actual glass underneath. It lasted five minutes. I've never used a screen protector and have never scratched any of my screens.
Leaving it on, it's clear and does not bother me plus until I get a good tempered it's safe on.
Ive scratched every screen ive ever owned, and im.super careful.
Im not talking big visiable scratches, im talking the micro scratches you can only see if you tilt the screen off a reflection.
My eyes are picky asf. So once i see it, i cannot unsee.
I always need screen protectors.
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Also leaving mine on. Last phone was Moto x and had it for 2.5 years with no screen protector and it never got scratched so I'm not terribly worried about this screen getting scratched but you don't even notice the protector is on there so why remove it..
Leaving mine on until OnePlus comes out with their 3D tempered glass and it arrives in my mailbox, which should be available at the end of this month. The one it comes with is great in my opinion and I love the fact they put one on to begin with. +1 for 1+. Only thing that's slightly annoying is that it feels like plastic and sometimes not as smooth depending on humidity/dryness or oiliness of fingers.
Ya leaving it as it came. using it for couple of weeks and no issues. Gonna wait for the official launch of 3d tempered glass.
I've never used a screen protector in the past. Had some minor scratches which haven't bothered me. I plan to leave it on until it looks messed up, then it'll go naked.
I was going to leave mine on, but somehow mine started peeling right at the camera. Id usually get another one immediately, but I want to make sure it's a good one. I've had some in the past that felt like mushy clay and you can dig your finger nail into it.
I want tempered glass, but from what I've read no one makes a good one yet. As someone mentioned earlier, if 1+makes a nice glass one, I'll wait for it and hopefully get it before I go on vacation in December
I've left mine on. Will leave it on till it goes to hell then find a replacement
I leave it on. It fits perfectly. I don't think that I will be able to apply any screen protector that clean. So I leave this one on it till it gets ugly and than go naked. Maybe I use a flip case again if I find one I like.
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Horrible at putting on screen protecters, so leaving this one on for a while. Will the fingerprint reader work with a tempered glass?
It certainly will. I have a BroTect Air Glass on and it works 100%. Also the screen looks so much nicer without the dingy stock screen protector
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Horrible at putting on screen protecters, so leaving this one on for a while. Will the fingerprint reader work with a tempered glass?
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It certainly will. I have a BroTect Air Glass on and it works 100%. Also the screen looks so much nicer without the dingy stock screen protector
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Is this case friendly and is it the whole screen adhesive or just sides??
it is case friendly, it's about 1 mm narrower than stock and whole screen adhesive
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Is this case friendly and is it the whole screen adhesive or just sides??
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So, I ordered a case and a set of screen protectors on Ebay. But being so picky of not using my pixel without screen protection, I went shopping and found an iPhone Xs Max tempered glass screen protector for $3 at a local TJ Maxx, and what do you know, it almost fits completely there is a small gap, but this is just a temporary fix until I get the Pixel specific ones.
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It is actually the Xs Max screen protector.
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So, I ordered a case and a set of screen protectors on Ebay. But being so picky of not using my pixel without screen protection, I went shopping and found an iPhone Xs tempered glass screen protector for $3 at a local TJ Maxx, and what do you know, it almost fits completely there is a small gap, but this is just a temporary fix until I get the Pixel specific ones.
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Probably covers the front facing camera huh?
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poncespr said:
So, I ordered a case and a set of screen protectors on Ebay. But being so picky of not using my pixel without screen protection, I went shopping and found an iPhone Xs tempered glass screen protector for $3 at a local TJ Maxx, and what do you know, it almost fits completely there is a small gap, but this is just a temporary fix until I get the Pixel specific ones.
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Mind sharing a picture? I'm curious to see the small gap and if it might cover anything necessary to leave open on the 3a XL. Namely, if it's the kind of thing where I can hunt for an iPhone XS screen protector that happens to have a gap in necessary places it might work better.
I currently have a cheap Chinese one on the screen and it has pretty bad edge lift. I've got another couple coming tomorrow that I'll try, but if I can find a decent iPhone XS or similar that is actually good quality and fits... must be better than cheap Chinese crap until we get good options, right?
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Mind sharing a picture? I'm curious to see the small gap and if it might cover anything necessary to leave open on the 3a XL. Namely, if it's the kind of thing where I can hunt for an iPhone XS screen protector that happens to have a gap in necessary places it might work better.
I currently have a cheap Chinese one on the screen and it has pretty bad edge lift. I've got another couple coming tomorrow that I'll try, but if I can find a decent iPhone XS or similar that is actually good quality and fits... must be better than cheap Chinese crap until we get good options, right?
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For three bucks, I don't mind the small, maybe 1-2mm space in top and bottom. The speaker grill is open. The only thing is that the front facing camera is below the screen protector, but I believe it's a fixed focus one so I don't think it will affect it at all.
There is a small part that looks like an air bubble at the bottom right side, which is my fault. I lifted the screen protector after it was on to reposition it and that is where I slipped my fingernail to lift it.
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Probably covers the front facing camera huh?
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Yes. It does. But I don't mind. It's a temporary solution and camera shots look ok.
poncespr said:
So, I ordered a case and a set of screen protectors on Ebay. But being so picky of not using my pixel without screen protection, I went shopping and found an iPhone Xs Max tempered glass screen protector for $3 at a local TJ Maxx, and what do you know, it almost fits completely there is a small gap, but this is just a temporary fix until I get the Pixel specific ones.
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Thanks for this info. I went to TJ Maxx and got one of these screen protectors and it works well. The gaps don't bother me at all. The selfie camera works fine through the protector as well.....
That fits it very well, the gap isn't that much larger than the actual 3a xl screen protector I have on.
The small gap actually makes it case friendly, plus the screen protector is full glue so there is no air between it and the screen. That means no rainbow effect, and no dust in between.