Just decided to share what I did to obtain a simple rubber bumper (because it is seems all of the case manufacturers can't).
It is a shame such beautiful phone back to sit behind a case cover.
So here it is, the case I used, the parts which must be cut(4 of them) and how it look. By my opinion it is usable, and does not look like a "ghetto" case.
I think put Any case on it will be feel thick and ugly so i just put tempered
glass on the back and front
hi. do you think having tempered glass on the back will take care of camera lens? Any tip to take care of lens camera? I can see on the reviews that it can easily be scratched
By my opinion it depends from what you want it protected. It will not help against a pocket with sand for sure. But if you use a case or a tempered glass protector, this will lift up entire back of the phone, which will protect the lens glass for sure.
For example my first back tempered glass protector cracked next to the cam lens, and I found this is because of a damage from unknown for me object (probably my car key and a pressure from my jeans pocket because the scar is similar like the key metal part). So here it is seems the glass protector saved the cam lens from damage, but I doubt it will help much in case of direct hit.
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By my opinion it depends from what you want it protected. It will not help against a pocket with sand for sure. But if you use a case or a tempered glass protector, this will lift up entire back of the phone, which will protect the lens glass for sure.
For example my first back tempered glass protector cracked next to the cam lens, and I found this is because of a damage from unknown for me object (probably my car key and a pressure from my jeans pocket because the scar is similar like the key metal part). So here it is seems the glass protector saved the cam lens from damage, but I doubt it will help much in case of direct hit.
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How did you remove the back? And can you give a link for the case to buy please but not an eBay one ☺
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How did you remove the back? And can you give a link for the case to buy please but not an eBay one
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Was only a tempered glass protector . The phone is still with original back.
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It seems like everyone is moving to the glass type screen protectors.
I have not use these before, are they much harder to apply (dust free) than the old PET type? In the PET type, I could peel it off and use a small piece of tape to remove remnant dust.
I'm just afraid that I won't do a good job applying the glass.
They are better, and much easier to apply atleast for me. I ordered nillkin 9h, very good stuff, recomended, front one is glass, back is the usual plastic like. Applied front in like 5seconds pretty much perfectly, and back was pain in the ass, had to remove few times and put it back again because of bubbles. In short, they are good and easy to apply
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Lolento said:
It seems like everyone is moving to the glass type screen protectors.
I have not use these before, are they much harder to apply (dust free) than the old PET type? In the PET type, I could peel it off and use a small piece of tape to remove remnant dust.
I'm just afraid that I won't do a good job applying the glass.
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I just installed my first tempered glass screen protector ever on my Z2. I have to say that it is a lot easier applying than the regular PET ones. I bought one from Mobile Pioneer for 10$ on Amazon and it's fantastic. During the installation there was some lint trapped in between the screen protector and the actual glass, I was able to remove it, and used the adhesive dust remover to remove the lint and reapply the screen protector just fine. It's really easy to install as well, I just set the screen protector on the phone and was able to adjust it's position by moving around. Then you just press firmly onto the middle and make your way to the edges to apply it down. Also the feel of it is just fantastic, PET screen protectors can not compare at all. Go with tempered glass, you won't regret it .
Also one thing, if you have the magnetic dock, it's gonna be a tight fit. I had to switch out the cradle thingy with the secondary one included with the retail dock.
thanks, tempered glass it is then!
Does the tempered glass add that much sickness to the phone?
I bought one but I hesitate to use it as I'm quite satisfied with my already installed PET screen protector.
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I took off my stock screen protector a while ago and installed a tempered glass screen protector since the stock glass has no oleophobic coating and feels a little sticky. Well my screen protector chipped so I removed it and applied a coat of rain x. It feels great! Still slightly more sticky than gorilla glass but much better than the stock glass. I applied some to the back glass too just for protection under my case. The glass is more shiny and attracts fingerprints less. Any fingerprints are wiped off easier. I highly recommend using rain x instead of a screen protector after removing the stock layer. Now I'm pissed that I spent so much on those stupid screen protectors that are hard to apply perfectly and chip/crack after a few months.
..exactly what tempered screen protector did you buy? You have a link?
Great idea!!
Might use this on my new mobile phone, as I am looking to upgrade to this model.
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..exactly what tempered screen protector did you buy? You have a link?
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I started with the one everyone on here recommends, m-glass. I got some crap under the front glass so I ordered the explosion proof front protector off amazon. The front protector chipped near the microphone after a few months and when I removed my case I noticed the m-glass back had cracked. The glass protectors feel nice but are too expensive and not durable imo.
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I started with the one everyone on here recommends, m-glass. I got some crap under the front glass so I ordered the explosion proof front protector off amazon. The front protector chipped near the microphone after a few months and when I removed my case I noticed the m-glass back had cracked. The glass protectors feel nice but are too expensive and not durable imo.
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...okay..... there is not much details to judge if either you handled the product wrong or if its a design fault
Myself I have the mocolo instead http://glass4m.com/collections/sony/products/mocolo-for-sony-xperia
Before and still I have coated my glass with http://gtechniq.com/shop/3s-for-cars/kits/g1-g4-clearvision-screen-kit/
Think of getting illumishield screen protectors front and back ? to preserve mobile ? Phone .
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I've had my mglass since I got the phone when I bought it back in Feb, zero issues, no scratches either
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Just put illumishield screen protectors front and back on my Z Ultra, looks good, except for detritus and bubbles underneath.
And I put them over the screen, without taking off the film.
Screen is very responsive, so impressed.
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Not sure if you want to be in regular contact with those chemicals: http://goo.gl/yLmN1d
Known eye irritant.
May want to consider something less toxic like http://goo.gl/le5xtW if you want to go down this road.
So, I did this. Looks like a lot of forums have threads about Rain-X yielding positive results.
I also found this post and followed one of the comments.
Not sure if its available everywhere, but for glass coating I use Gtechniq G5. It lasts way longer than Rain X.
Applying is the same for both, tho.. The trick is to clean the screen as good as possible, and use something alcohol-based to make the surface free of residue from the cleaners. Put some G5/Rain X on a cotton patch and apply it in a THIN layer on the glass in "up and down" movements (not circular). Let it sit for a while (2-5min), then apply a new layer the same way on top of the previous layer and let that sit for a while again. Use a clean hot water-moist microfiber cloth to buff it off, and a dry one after.
Let the glass cure for a couple of hours (NO TOUCHING), and your good to go. The G5 coating should last for at least 6 month, and your glass screen should be resistant to dust and fluids. MUCH easier to clean too!
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My phone feels a lot better now (ASF Removed) and it even seems to have reduced phantom touches.
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So, I did this. Looks like a lot of forums have threads about Rain-X yielding positive results.
I also found this post and followed one of the comments.
My phone feels a lot better now (ASF Removed) and it even seems to have reduced phantom touches.
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Nice! I'm in need of another coat of Rain-X, it definitely wears off. Let us know if you try the G5.
I don't have a DT2 yet but may purchase one by the end of the week. The outer screen is plastic and I read a post where people saw some Turbo 2's on display at Verizon with scratches on the screens. I also read that they will have the replacement external screens for sale for $30. I would like to put on a glass screen to protect it. I have one on my GS4 and it is great. You can't really tell a screen is on it. But since the Turbo 2 already has 4 screens I wonder if an additional screen would cause an issue with the display's brightness and resolution. Anyone put on a screen protector yet?
I had the store apply the flexible glass protector from Verizon. Realizing that you can replace the outer plastic lens (screen protector), you may not want to do that. However, the outer lens gets micro scratches too easily for my liking. So, I have a glass protector on top of it. A bit of a belt and suspenders situation, I'll admit. From my experience, there is no issue with display brightness from having yet another glass protector on it.
What I have been wondering is: Instead of putting a screen protector on top of the outer lens, would it be possible/better to remove the outer lens , and replace it with a tempered glass screen protector? That way you get rid of that lousy Verizon logo and get a glass look & feel. Thoughts?
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What I have been wondering is: Instead of putting a screen protector on top of the outer lens, would it be possible/better to remove the outer lens , and replace it with a tempered glass screen protector? That way you get rid of that lousy Verizon logo and get a glass look & feel. Thoughts?
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I've thought about that but the glass protectors I've seen so far are not a perfect fit. The only perfect fit that I've found is the oem from Verizon. But its still early.
blynkofaneye said:
What I have been wondering is: Instead of putting a screen protector on top of the outer lens, would it be possible/better to remove the outer lens , and replace it with a tempered glass screen protector? That way you get rid of that lousy Verizon logo and get a glass look & feel. Thoughts?
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Motorola has stated this is a bad idea on the customer forums. The adhesive they use with the outer plastic lens is different. You'll need an outer lens, and glass on top, if you want glass. Otherwise you void the warranty. The Verizon glass protector is well made and I see no reason to chance it. I had a fresh outer plastic lens and put the glass on before using the phone once. The screen is pristine. The check mark is no reason to void the 4 year screen warranty.
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Motorola has stated this is a bad idea on the customer forums. The adhesive they use with the outer plastic lens is different. You'll need an outer lens, and glass on top, if you want glass. Otherwise you void the warranty. The Verizon glass protector is well made and I see no reason to chance it. I had a fresh outer plastic lens and put the glass on before using the phone once. The screen is pristine. The check mark is no reason to void the 4 year screen warranty.
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Can you post a pic of what your VZ glass protector looks like?
We can easily get rid of the "check mark" once the force is released and they Moto is selling plastic lens replacements for it.
Honestly, there isn't anything to see. It's a near perfect fit.
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Motorola has stated this is a bad idea on the customer forums. The adhesive they use with the outer plastic lens is different. You'll need an outer lens, and glass on top, if you want glass. Otherwise you void the warranty. The Verizon glass protector is well made and I see no reason to chance it. I had a fresh outer plastic lens and put the glass on before using the phone once. The screen is pristine. The check mark is no reason to void the 4 year screen warranty.
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Thanks for the input Dave, I'm browsing the Moto forums now and see that post. Where did you see the info about the adhesive being different? Moto definitely says that "using your Turbo II without the official Shattershield lens voids your warranty", which obviously makes sense. I would never use it without any outer lens; my thought was that if the OEM outer lens is replaceable, then I could technically replace it with anything, right? If something happened that I needed warranty on, I could at the very least take off my third party glass protector (I'm a fan of Skinomi products) and put a Shattershield outer lens back on? The checkmark does suck, but it's not a huge deal for me to begin with. People seem to be having success with putting a screen protector on top without compromising screen quality, so I guess it's not as big a deal as I thought.
Also, what the hell is "flexible" glass? Seems like an oxymoron. If flexible, unbreakable glass was a thing, wouldn't everyone be using it??? I wonder why they didn't make the outer lens glass if it's something that's user-replaceable.
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Honestly, there isn't anything to see. It's a near perfect fit.
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I was more referring to the thickness of it... I have only seen those glass privacy screens and usually they add considerable thickness to the front of the device.
You are saying this lays flat on it, just like a plastic one normally does on a glass screen?
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I was more referring to the thickness of it... I have only seen those glass privacy screens and usually they add considerable thickness to the front of the device.
You are saying this lays flat on it, just like a plastic one normally does on a glass screen?
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Exactly. Thin and flat.
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I'm absolutely getting VZW's tempered glass protector. In the past, I've been adamantly against them since Gorilla Glass makes having one redundant, but since the top Shattershield lens is plastic, it is necessary. You can buy the Shatterproof lens from Moto (sans Verizon logo) for $30 every few months, or buy the glass protector for $25 now and be done with it.
Did any of you apply the protector yourself? or did you have the store do it?
Is the glass protector able to be reapplied? Might wait until I get rid of that VZW check then get the glass protector.
I'm also wondering if one can just use DT2 without top layer. There are many reports of outer layer easily scratchng, even for me after 2 days i have a faint scratch. Without the layer screen will likely look a tad crsiper and i wonder if anyone has used it w/o the layer and seen how strong the 4th layer is.
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I'm also wondering if one can just use DT2 without top layer. There are many reports of outer layer easily scratchng, even for me after 2 days i have a faint scratch. Without the layer screen will likely look a tad crsiper and i wonder if anyone has used it w/o the layer and seen how strong the 4th layer is.
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I think this would be a HUGE mistake. Put either a sacrificial moto outer lens on solo, or with a glass protector. But to leave the interior lens unprotected seems like an invitation for a permanently scratched screen.
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I ended up getting one from Amazon. It's a $7 one that is Tempered glass. It's on the screen now & it's wonderful, very hard, hides finger prints etc. It's the 1st tempered glass protector I've used. The bad news is that I got an email a few days before it arrived saying that they just found out that the screen has a very slight curve to it so the bottom of the protector tends to peel up.....which it does indeed do. I'm leaving it on until I find a suitable replacement for it. In the same email they asked me if I'd like to receive some basic plastix screen protectors as an apology free of charge. Haven't received them yet. Might be worth looking into the Verizon one. I've never bought a single Verizon accessory before as they are rediculously expensive.
Brian
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I ended up getting one from Amazon. It's a $7 one that is Tempered glass. It's on the screen now & it's wonderful, very hard, hides finger prints etc. It's the 1st tempered glass protector I've used. The bad news is that I got an email a few days before it arrived saying that they just found out that the screen has a very slight curve to it so the bottom of the protector tends to peel up.....which it does indeed do. I'm leaving it on until I find a suitable replacement for it. In the same email they asked me if I'd like to receive some basic plastix screen protectors as an apology free of charge. Haven't received them yet. Might be worth looking into the Verizon one. I've never bought a single Verizon accessory before as they are rediculously expensive.
Brian
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The one that I bought was by Supershieldz. Just checked & it looks like they already have a new version to replace the original one that I bought.
Brian
Nothing like having to use a condom to protect another one. But I agree replacing a glass screen protector is preferable to paying more to replace a plastic one.
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Nothing like having to use a condom to protect another one. But I agree replacing a glass screen protector is preferable to paying more to replace a plastic one.
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So is anyone doing it raw? IE no top layer.
Well even though the shattershield screen is shatter proof it isn't scratch proof. So a screen protector is needed. You can't have everything.
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So is anyone doing it raw? IE no top layer.
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I wouldn't recommend going balls out. The second screen is plastic too and not replaceable. You need some kind of top layer protection whether it be theirs or third party.
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gamerdad09 said:
I just ordered the Droid Turbo 2 from the Verizon business website. They don't have any screen protectors listed there, but this is the one on the regular Verizon site.
I'm going to go by the store and get one of these for my phone before it arrives.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/vzw-flexible-glass-screen-protector-for-droid-turbo-2/
I got a glass protector for my last phone and it's been fantastic. I'm really ocd about scratches and it's held up better than Zagg or anything else I've owned on previous devices.
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I just got this for my phone. If you do apply it yourself pay attention to the edges and corners, especially the top right corner where the "Front" sticker is. The sticker was covering a big bubble that I did not notice until 5 minutes after the apply. Putting pressure on it for a few minutes fixed it.
My OnePlus X seems to have micro scratches on the back but not on the front glass...
So do you know if there is also a gorilla protection on the back glass ? Or only on the front glass ?
I don't see why they would want to put gorilla glass on the back. So no, gorilla glass is only on the front.
I was thinking that the back glass and the front glass were the same, because they have the same dimension and the same form factor (I don't know if my english is perfect... I'm french )
But if we can have confirmation... I'm worry because I don't want scratches on the front glass...
You should protect both.
Have a look to the pics here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-x/accessories/oneplus-x-screen-broke-easily-t3250916
Even with protections... If the phone suffered a big fall...
But with a normal use, Gorilla glass 3 seem to be resistant to scratches no ? (not from keys or some stuff in pockets)
If you have some information about that and about the fact that only the front is protected by Gorilla glass 3, feel free to answer
From what I've found on the web Gorilla Glass 3 hardness in Mohs scale is 6.8, so it's just below quartz hardness which is 7. It means that sand grains which are mostly quartz will scratch your screen, so I'd suggest you to buy tempered glass screen protector.
Most good tempered glass screen protectors hardness is 8 (Nillkin glass is 9) and the higher the better. From my experience 9H glass is really hard to scratch. I tried scratching it with carpenters knife which is razor sharp and couldn't leave any marks on it. I even rubbed on it with sand paper and actually it's easier to break it or chip it off than leave some scratches.
As far as it goes for back cover I really doubt it's anything more than just a smoked hardened glass that is going to have much lower scratch resistance than the front, which means that most of hard items that you'll put in your pocket will probably scratch it and to prevent that you need to protect it with a case or some kind of skin (if there are going to be any).
For now if you don't want to put your phone in a case but want to protect both front and back from scratches then you may buy Nillkin set which comes with 9H glass for screen and plastic good quality transparent sticker for back cover (even includes a protective sticker for your camera lens if I got it right).
You have to remember though that glass protector doesn't protect whole front, since it doesn't cover curved parts of the front panel.
Perfect answer, thank you for the advices !
Dear ,
I have my s7 for a few days and I wanoticed protect it against scratches.
I already have a tempered glass for the front
But the question is,is there one for the back..
Now, don't recommend me any sort of case. That it not why I bought a 700 dollar phone. I want to feel the premium materials etc
So, is there any tempered glass for the back?
If yes, where? (Preferably ebay)
Thanks
There are screen protector films for back in eBay but I don't think there is tempered glasses for back side.
Slickwraps
I would recommend checking out slickwraps. You can get coverage of the back of the phone and the sides, in color or seethrough.
Deltastylez said:
Dear ,
I have my s7 for a few days and I wanoticed protect it against scratches.
I already have a tempered glass for the front
But the question is,is there one for the back..
Now, don't recommend me any sort of case. That it not why I bought a 700 dollar phone. I want to feel the premium materials etc
So, is there any tempered glass for the back?
If yes, where? (Preferably ebay)
Thanks
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How about a clear case?
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How about a clear case?
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a clear case poses the same problem. He said he wants to *feel* the materials of the the phone. Not just see it. I was actually thinking something similar. I had always put my phones in cases, thin ones because I carry them in my pocket. But this time, I really like how the entire phone looks and feels. I wish they could have used sapphire for the glass, then I wouldn't even care about trying to find a tempered glss protector
Bumping this.
Would really like to see more focus on tempered glass for the backside. What I have seen from videos the back seems to be more fragile.
Doesn't seem to be very common though?