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Hey guys,
I woke up this morning to check my alarm and i got so shocked that i fully woke up. I noticed a small crack below the home buttom. I have NO IDEA how it happened. I would appreciate any expert opinion if this would be covered under Samsung warranty.
Thanks
bu2askoor said:
Hey guys,
I woke up this morning to check my alarm and i got so shocked that i fully woke up. I noticed a small crack below the home buttom. I have NO IDEA how it happened. I would appreciate any expert opinion if this would be covered under Samsung warranty.
Thanks
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It's my understanding if you are willing to pay you can return it. I know if you were on Verizon you could return the phone within the first month and then "repurchase" the exact same device.
On a side note, there has to be something horribly wrong with Gorilla Glass 2. I foresee a recall coming...
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On a side note, there has to be something horribly wrong with Gorilla Glass 2. I foresee a recall coming...
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Do you have any evidence of that? From the video's and articles I read about the s3 and gorilla glass (2) there is nothing wrong with it. The new design of the S3 (thin bezzle) makes is more "fragile" but also smaller, lighter and more usable in one hand.
So rather get a bumper / case (like many iPhone users have been forced to do)...
I have just been following this site and several others in my spare time and it seems like a lot of breakage for GG2. Considering the stuff is supposed to be stronger than its predecessor, it doesn't seem to be handling the abuse (or most cases lack there of) too well.
@op
Case!!!!! Where is the case!!!??? you should be using a case... even after seeing the drop tests videos here in xda not using a case is totally wrong.
****ing Gorilla glass 2
bull****
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I have just been following this site and several others in my spare time and it seems like a lot of breakage for GG2. Considering the stuff is supposed to be stronger than its predecessor, it doesn't seem to be handling the abuse (or most cases lack there of) too well.
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It's scratch resistant, not drop resistant glass
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bala_gamer said:
@op
Case!!!!! Where is the case!!!??? you should be using a case... even after seeing the drop tests videos here in xda not using a case is totally wrong.
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I'm not going to use a case xD #ballsofsteel
Wow that sucks! But definitely looks like it fell. I dont think its just gorilla glass 2 tho, the build of this device is just not as solid as the s2. I even managed to scratch the paint on the bottom white button on the first day using the S3. Thought it was dust and then when i realized it was chipped paint i was pretty furious at myself!
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I'm not going to use a case xD #ballsofsteel
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i dont use a case too
The phone's fragile as Hell and Samsung didn't even fit a wrist strap loop because obviously with the size of it people are inevitably gonna drop it.
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It's scratch resistant, not drop resistant glass
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it is not even scratch proof my S III have many scratches already.
kenan99 said:
it is not even scratch proof my S III have many scratches already.
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"Resistant", not "proof"
http://m.corninggorillaglass.com/smartphone/
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Gorilla Glass 2 Sucks. It would have been better If samsung provided the original gorilla glass (1st one)
Cracked screen issue
I purchased S3 for myself and have had it for 2 weeks with no issues. My wife saw the phone and said she wanted one as well. So, I ordered it. We received it, charged it, and then activated the phone. She put it back on the charger before she went to bed. Got up in the morning put it in her padded phone pouch in her purse and ran to the store. She went to call me from the store and noticed a crack in the screen from the earpiece to volume button on the phone. She said she did not drop or bang it on anything. Needless to say she returned the phone no questions asked by AT&T and bought the iPhone 4S instead because she did not want to have to worry about the screen breaking for no apparent reason. The one thing I did notice on her S3 was where the screen meets the case. There seemed to be a glass grit or dust in the crack around 2/3 rds of the perimeter screen. My S3 did not have that.
Well my old work phone has given up the ghost, given that all of the engineers are moving to the A5.2017 I thought I might as well get one as well..
At least its a bit bigger than the 5s..
Just downloading all of my apps for it now, going to be a boring night moving everything over..
Anyone found any decent cases or screen protectors yet, I ordered what I could find but nothing brilliant on the case front yet, as for screen protectors, due to the edges of the screen tapering the protectors dont go to the edge and dont sit quite right, not a good start...
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Anyone found any decent cases or screen protectors yet, I ordered what I could find but nothing brilliant on the case front yet, as for screen protectors, due to the edges of the screen tapering the protectors dont go to the edge and dont sit quite right, not a good start...
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I guess all 2.5D glass have problem with tempered glass, but maybe u can buy the officially one for a5 2017
The official one sint tempered glass which is what the engineers need, even with the case on theres a good ~5mm gap all the way around the edge..
Its a new handset though so maybe just have to wait a while until some more bits come out for them...
Oh my days, finger print sensors a bit crap isnt it, then locks the sensor out so you have to try again in 30 seconds..
There must be a way around that...
Trig0r said:
Well my old work phone has given up the ghost, given that all of the engineers are moving to the A5.2017 I thought I might as well get one as well..
At least its a bit bigger than the 5s..
Just downloading all of my apps for it now, going to be a boring night moving everything over..
Anyone found any decent cases or screen protectors yet, I ordered what I could find but nothing brilliant on the case front yet, as for screen protectors, due to the edges of the screen tapering the protectors dont go to the edge and dont sit quite right, not a good start...
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Ebay and look for US sellers if in the US if not in your country, in the US I was able to get nice cases for about 12 dollars shipped in 4 days, also buy the c type USB cords on ebay much cheaper I ordered tempered glass from Amazon but it fit no better than the S7 glass so I put that on its OK gap around the edge about 5mm but it's working fine
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So here I am... Got rid of my iPhone 6s (too boring) and Sony XZ (too many isues for the premium phone) and opted for the A5 2017. First I was after S7, but for me A5 tick more boxes. So will be back after couple of days with my findings and experience....
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So here I am... Got rid of my iPhone 6s (too boring) and Sony XZ (too many isues for the premium phone) and opted for the A5 2017. First I was after S7, but for me A5 tick more boxes. So will be back after couple of days with my findings and experience....
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It's been a month and we are waiting for your findings and experience.
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It's been a month and we are waiting for your findings and experience.
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Well , thanks for reminder. Unfortunately the phone is not that great as it appears to be. The finger print sensor is pain in the a**. It requires few taps to recognise every time! The battery life is good. But depends how you use the phone. If only calls and emails it last two full days. But once you start use everything else (YouTube, Facebook etc) it won't pass over a day.
So for the price I got it (€480) it's a big regret. It has premium finish and feel but that's not enough. Ideal price would be €350 for the phone as it is. So my advice is : if you guys want to have superb phone the flagship is the only option. Or some Chinese brands , which come with same chipset and graphic cards but for the half of the price...
I have no problem with the fingerprint sensor. It's as fast if not faster than the one my Nexus 5x has
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aspot72 said:
Well , thanks for reminder. Unfortunately the phone is not that great as it appears to be. The finger print sensor is pain in the a**. It requires few taps to recognise every time! The battery life is good. But depends how you use the phone. If only calls and emails it last two full days. But once you start use everything else (YouTube, Facebook etc) it won't pass over a day.
So for the price I got it (€480) it's a big regret. It has premium finish and feel but that's not enough. Ideal price would be €350 for the phone as it is. So my advice is : if you guys want to have superb phone the flagship is the only option. Or some Chinese brands , which come with same chipset and graphic cards but for the half of the price...
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Regret? Sold your phone and go buy other phone as per your needs [emoji14]
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I didn't say it's bad phone. My point is that this phone is overpriced
the official oneplus 5 screen protector is about 2mm too small and doesn't fix the phone all the way around. It's supposed to be "3D" so it would hug the screen all the way around, but ends up pushing up on all sides because of the shape of it causing bubbles. I've attached several pictures showing that the application of it is perfectly centered in the pictures of the home and ear speakers. there's also a black border all around the screen protector on all the non-screen parts which ens up actually cutting off a few pixels around the entire screen..... you can see it completely cuts off a '0' in the recorder app, and the app drawer's scroll bar is almost completely cut off as well....
I've contacted OnePlus support and they declined my rma claim stating the below:
Hello ___,
Thank you for contacting OnePlus. My name is Sydney and I am a Repair, Replacement and Return Specialist and we have received the RMA you had created for replacement.
Thank you for providing additional details about the issue for more context. After going thoroughly with the pictures provided, the issue with your screen protector may be the result of how it was applied. For this reason, this currently falls outside of our ability to process a return replacement. With this in mind, I have gone ahead and canceled your RMA.
Here are the steps on how you can apply a screen protector just click on this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLDqHjCWLLc
Please be advised that as per policy, we may not process returns/replacement in the event of "Defects or damages caused by misuse, neglect, physical damage, tampering, incorrect adjustment, normal wear, and tear or incorrect installation after purchase."
You may refer to our website's Privacy and Legal page under Return / Replacement @ https://oneplus.net/privacy-and-legal
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Best Regards,
Sydney
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which is laughable.... not just for the fact that they refused to acknowledge the issue, but the video is really low quality and is for applying a plastic screen protector to the oneplus one........ gee thanks support...
Nomelas said:
the official oneplus 5 screen protector is about 2mm too small and doesn't fix the phone all the way around. It's supposed to be "3D" so it would hug the screen all the way around, but ends up pushing up on all sides because of the shape of it causing bubbles. I've attached several pictures showing that the application of it is perfectly centered in the pictures of the home and ear speakers. there's also a black border all around the screen protector on all the non-screen parts which ens up actually cutting off a few pixels around the entire screen..... you can see it completely cuts off a '0' in the recorder app, and the app drawer's scroll bar is almost completely cut off as well....
I've contacted OnePlus support and they declined my rma claim stating the below:
which is laughable.... not just for the fact that they refused to acknowledge the issue, but the video is really low quality and is for applying a plastic screen protector to the oneplus one........ gee thanks support...
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Thanks for the heads-up man! I was about to order it.
I installed mine yesterday. I also have the black parts cutting off the pixels on the sides..
I ordered a Nillkin today, hoping it will fit better.
Totally agree. Watched this video by @niijonodhg , saw it in his thread and it turned me off it totally! £18 for that crap? Bit disgraceful tbh. Purchased this Orzly one instead. Had it for my op3, and another video by the same guy said it was better then last year and he preferred it then the 3d glass one!
This was already known about and was shown in the video below...
It showed similar problems to their previous ones, namely when you're on the bootloader screen the protector cuts off some of the text because it's protruding onto the actual display area. He also showed the same problem as you @Nomelas, whereby the edges were not adhering properly.
I've got the Orzly protector (none of the cases I've ordered have arrived yet sadly) and it seems great (it does show fingerprints a little and there's a tiny bit of rainbowing), it's 2.5D rather than 3D, it also has a black border on it but it doesn't protrude onto the screen like the official one it also seems to be the favoured protector on the forums at the moment, here's a review of that one.
@niijonodhg (aka Absolutely Savage on YouTube) made these and is apparently doing a series of reviews, all very helpful
Here's the obligatory Orzly official application and test video:
They also show how well it works with a couple of the official cases.
I bought the original tgsp from OP.
I would not recommend that one.
Hard to apply without air on the sides/corners.(No dust)
And covers way too much of the screen!
Still trying to get my money back. As it is way too much for such a bad design.
If I keep the phone I will try to find a good replacement.
I honesly not sure why they are still selling them. Like most people in this thread already say. Orzly's TGSP does a much better job.
I have used same protector on OP3T and already installed to OP5 also.
Cutting couple pixels is said on product information. Im assuming you all readed it before ordering so you should know that. Also i dont have any bubbles, nice and clean installation without any issues so bubbles are user installation fault.
Comparing this to Orzly:
OP:
+ Adhesive on full screen part: its harder to install but really clear visiblity on screen, no gap between tgsp and screen and no oil slicks.
+ Really great oleophotic coating
+- Cutting off less than mm from both sides of screen. Its told on Oneplus website whem ordering (product information). Its so small that it dont bother me almost at all.
Orzly:
+ Dont cut as much as OP's own.
- Glue/adhesive only on edges which will cause small gap between screen and tgsp=not so clear visiblity as it would be if adhesive would been full screen. Also big possiblity for oil slicks. Also possiblity to pull of easier.
- Bad oleophotic coating
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I got it in the bundle with the case, ear buds and 150mm extra dash cable (but no extra adapter....) and while it was basically free, I'm still pissed at the false advertising.... why would they sell a defective product? its a clear rip off. They probably made them all and by then it was too late so now they're trying to get rid of them, greasy imo.....
If it wasn't for this one (major) flaw, I'd say it would have been an amazing screen protector. I'll probably still use it until it scratches or breaks then get that orzly one.
EDIT: also, I'm pretty positive that disclaimer was NOT there when I ordered my phone on the 20th:
Disclaimer
To ensure the curved screen protector offers optimal protection while maintaining the sleek look of the OnePlus 5, the colored border extends over the edges of the display by approximately 0.9 mm.
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Nomelas said:
I got it in the bundle with the case, ear buds and 150mm extra dash cable (but no extra adapter....) and while it was basically free, I'm still pissed at the false advertising.... why would they sell a defective product? its a clear rip off. They probably made them all and by then it was too late so now they're trying to get rid of them, greasy imo.....
If it wasn't for this one (major) flaw, I'd say it would have been an amazing screen protector. I'll probably still use it until it scratches or breaks then get that orzly one.
EDIT: also, I'm pretty positive that disclaimer was NOT there when I ordered my phone on the 20th:
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Disclaimer was there same time when sales started. How i know? I ordered exactly same package than you!
Tell me how it's defective product? Because you messed up installation and got bubbles? That dont make product defective. Cut off is intentional, otherwise they wouldnt manage to do full adhesive, only side ones which is bad.
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zige said:
Disclaimer was there same time when sales started. How i know? I ordered exactly same package than you!
Tell me how it's defective product? Because you messed up installation and got bubbles? That dont make product defective. Cut off is intentional, otherwise they wouldnt manage to do full adhesive, only side ones which is bad.
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yeah I guess I lack the Doctor Strange ability to bend reality... my bad.
On another note, it's funny how a 3rd party can make a better fitting screen protector. I'll definitely be getting the Orzly.
And for the price, you'd think OnePlus would put a bit more R&D into it, like using a ruler.
Nomelas said:
yeah I guess I lack the Doctor Strange ability to bend reality... my bad.
On another note, it's funny how a 3rd party can make a better fitting screen protector. I'll definitely be getting the Orzly.
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Funny how you are crying how defective product is and when you are asked what makes product defective you answer with some stupid comments. For me it looks now like its defective because you messed installation and you didnt read disclaimer when you ordered.
You are free to buy what ever you want. My opinion is Orzly isnt better that OP's own, your opinion is that it is better and im fine with that.
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zige said:
Funny how you are crying how defective product is and when you are asked what makes product defective you answer with some stupid comments. For me it looks now like its defective because you messed installation and you didnt read disclaimer when you ordered.
You are free to buy what ever you want. My opinion is Orzly isnt better that OP's own, your opinion is that it is better and im fine with that.
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that, or watch the videos posted in this thread. I'll link them again in case you missed them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0hCirgar1g & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxrHEIZ1alw
you can even see in this video that he has the EXACT same bubbles on the right side: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HGNn5lhCy8
Also, the disclaimer is a cop out for the design flaw fyi.
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that, or watch the videos posted in this thread. I'll link them again in case you missed them:
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you can even see in this video that he has the EXACT same bubbles on the right side:
Also, the disclaimer is a cop out for the design flaw fyi.
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I have seen all of videos but still dont see anything which would show about defective product. Maybe your piece was. Mine is just perfect without any bubbles.
It isnt design flaw, it was meaned to be like that because you wouldnt get full adhesive without it. It they would leave that area clear it would been look ugly because of halo and people would start cry. They choosed to not use "glue on sides" method as they even know that method is bad and screen wouldnt be as clear as without protector or with full adhesive screen protectors.
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I have seen all of videos but still dont see anything which would show about defective product. Maybe your piece was. Mine is just perfect without any bubbles.
It isnt design flaw, it was meaned to be like that because you wouldnt get full adhesive without it. It they would leave that area clear it would been look ugly because of halo and people would start cry. They choosed to not use "glue on sides" method as they even know that method is bad and screen wouldnt be as clear as without protector or with full adhesive screen protectors.
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translation: design FLAW - who would willingly want something that limits the use of any parts of their screen? think about it for a second.
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translation: design FLAW - who would willingly want something that limits the use of any parts of their screen? think about it for a second.
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Well if i would need to choose between these:
1. Full adhesive: Drawback it will cut off your screen about 0,3mm per side but you have really clear view of your screen and no gap.
2. Side glues: No screen cut off, but gap between screen snd tgsp and because of that not that clear view either.
I would definetely choose option 1. They didnt have options if they wanted full adhesive.
Cut-off is so small that it wont even bother me and many other user as almost all apps has gapps on side before real content shows. Ofcourse i would like without cut-off but it dont bother me and i still prefer OP's official because of full adhesive and best oleophotic coating i have seen.
BTW, Orzly for OP3/3T had cut-off too. It was only like 0.1mm from both sides but it still was cut-off. And im almost sure they still have it, especially when OP5 is littlebit smaller than 3T was.
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zige said:
Well if i would need to choose between these:
1. Full adhesive: Drawback it will cut off your screen about 0,3mm per side but you have really clear view of your screen and no gap.
2. Side glues: No screen cut off, but gap between screen snd tgsp and because of that not that clear view either.
I would definetely choose option 1. They didnt have options if they wanted full adhesive.
Cut-off is so small that it wont even bother me and many other user as almost all apps has gapps on side before real content shows. Ofcourse i would like without cut-off but it dont bother me and i still prefer OP's official because of full adhesive and best oleophotic coating i have seen.
BTW, Orzly for OP3/3T had cut-off too. It was only like 0.1mm from both sides but it still was cut-off. And im almost sure they still have it, especially when OP5 is littlebit smaller than 3T was.
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It's more like 0.9mm on EACH side which is very significant actually if you consider 401 ppi on the screen meaning you get almost 30 pixels cut off from each line from left to right. Factor in the height of 1920 pixels you lose 57,600 total pixels on your phone. Now, take into account there's a total of 2,073,600 pixels on the screen, you actually lose close to 3% of your total screen behind unnecessary screen protector bezels.
Hell, I'd gladly take 0.1mm over 0.9mm
Fought with oneplus and they now approved my claim for a replacement. Seems they at least acknowledge the issue but I doubt a replacement will solve anything. We'll see when I get it I guess.
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Fought with oneplus and they now approved my claim for a replacement. Seems they at least acknowledge the issue but I doubt a replacement will solve anything. We'll see when I get it I guess.
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good for you. I am in the process of fighting with them too because after my flawless installation, there began to accumulate dust under where the proximity sensor is. They told me its my fault because there was dust underneath before i installed it. wtf.
i have never dealt with such inept customer "support" I tweeted, chatted, emailed and called them today and supposedly a supervisor is reviewing my claim.
I have not taken it off yet, because despite its flaws, it adheres to (almost) the whole screen, and while i have orzly waiting, i cant stand the rainbow oil slick due to the lack of complete adhesive.
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good for you. I am in the process of fighting with them too because after my flawless installation, there began to accumulate dust under where the proximity sensor is. They told me its my fault because there was dust underneath before i installed it. wtf.
i have never dealt with such inept customer "support" I tweeted, chatted, emailed and called them today and supposedly a supervisor is reviewing my claim.
I have not taken it off yet, because despite its flaws, it adheres to (almost) the whole screen, and while i have orzly waiting, i cant stand the rainbow oil slick due to the lack of complete adhesive.
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That also is happening to me. I'm going to hold onto the replacement and I bought the orzly to try out. We'll see which is better. Either way I'll have one extra of each after replacing this one.
Hi everyone, wanted to start to get some people’s opinions on screen protector options for the S9. As I understand it, the options are as follows:
1) TPU Wet Application
2) TPU Dry Application,
3) Dot Matrix Glass
4) 3D Curved Full Adhesive Glass
I know that the 3D Curved one would be the best option – Zagg’s protectors are usually great, but expensive. Hopefully we can find a quality option before the phones ship. If anyone has any information, or good experience with a particular company, please leave a comment! I’ll try to update this OP as often as I can, after we’re able to confirm which protectors are good or bad.
I would be waiting for the device to come out and for some reviews to be published before I decide. I would love if there were a good 3D curved screen protector
Whitestonedome said:
Hello
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Where can I buy this with shipping to Australia?
Whitestonedome said:
Hello
There is the only product that meets your condition.
You could have heard about WhitestoneDomeGlass screen protector !
WhitestoneDomeGlass for Galaxy S9 is full touch with full adhesive through the edge without any gaps or bubble by LOCA technology.
It is now available for pre-order at Amazon and during this time we are offering 10%discount on it !! Don't miss out on discount promotion
Please click below to see Unbox Therapy review on our Dome Glass
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hi, i live in france and i preorder my samsung galaxy s9+ and i would like to test or buy your product. no deliver to france in amazon. do you think they have a solution. thanks
javychoi said:
I'm working for Whitestone Dome glass, member of SMAPP(Samsung Mobile Accessory Partner Program) in screen protector.
I think the above question is very professional and good guide to choose best one for S9!!! I think Option 4 is the best in performance without any doubts. One suggestion is, it would be better if adding one more option ; "5) 3D Curved Full Adhesive Glass(without colored rim)", because most of current products in option 4 are with "colored rim", having some restrictions in performance. They partly block the viewing area, especially side menu bar in case of Galaxy series such as S8, Note8 and S9. (you can even see two lines, annoying your vision if you watch it from the side).
Whitestone Dome Glass is full adhesion of course, but doesn't have any colored rim, thanks to LOCA patent technology(applying liquid adhesive, curing it with UV light), totally different from current "Taping" method of the others. There're already many discussions about us in forums for S8 and Note8. Preorder for Dome glass of S9 in online stores already started together with S9 unpack. We do run review program. Most welcome your participation and you can contact us in our homepage. Hoping that the above information should be helpful... Thanks
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ZAGG has also released a full coverage, full adhesive glass screen protector (Zagg Elite) that works great for the S8 Plus and Note 8 and are also now selling it for the S9 and S9 Plus. I have used it on my Note 8 and am very pleased with the results. I also found a full glass glass adhesive from EYEO2 on amazon - they offer a package that includes 2 glass screen protectos for about 26 bucks (or 13 per screen protector) and it also works exceptionally well. no "ghosting" aroudn the edges, full screen coverage, full adhesive. The nice thing about EYEO2 and the ZAGG Elite Glass screen protectors - No liquid that can get all over your phone during installation and no UV Light for installation. Both offer replacement warrenties too.
I know many users rave about the Whitestone Screen Protectors and I am glad it worked for them - personally, I tried it once and installation was a mess. I must have done something wrong, but I ended up with liquid all over my phone that I ended up having to clean up...after that fiasco, the glass I had tried to install wouldn't stick - and I ended up with a bunch of crap under the glass - I ended up throwing the screen protector away. 50 bucks down the drain.
Here are also some affordable cases and covers for Samsung Galaxy S9 I was reading about. Some of these are okay for normal day to day use. I am currently using S8 with clear view cover but thinking of upgrading to S9 after some time. Hopefully I get some good cover option by then.
https://www.thenerdmag.com/best-samsung-galaxy-s9-cases-protectors-covers/
P.S: I don't personally like covers on S8. They just makes phone look dull.
Option 3: Otao Glass Screen Protector for S9 [installation tray]
Otao has released full coverage screen protector for S9 and it belongs option 3, it is a 3D curved tempered glass with installation tray. With installation tray, you can image how easy and fast to apply it on your phone. There is also one option for S9 from Otao, not full coverage but 3D curved one. which makes it compatible with almost cases. Both price are affordble and reasonable. Everybody can try.
The White Stone Dome Glass is expensive $50 and if you don't install it correctly you get two chances but if you mess it up you have to file a warranty claim, send the old one back at your expense $5 and pay $15 for the replacement then wait 4-6 weeks to receive the new one. Been there done that so after 4 attempts it went in the trash along with $70. Mine continued to have fine looking crystals in the glue just as it was about to seal. If your's does that do NOT use the UV light or you'll never get it installed
I also tried the Otao which is NOT full adhesion and mine kept falling off when I would sit it down or take it out of my pocket but they're cheap and you can buy 5 for the price of 1 White Stone dome glass
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First of all, I'm sorry for your unhappy experience with our product. I'd like to ask you to try CS cantact in homepage or warranty replacement program, if you don't mind it. Or you can sign up for our review program for S9.
Thanks to your information, I looked up those products you mentioned and found out they're different variations in category 4, still having colored rims around. I don't want to be rude with other brands, so let me put it this way. If it is full adhesion, why do they still need to apply colored rim on the edge? What does it serve? And Why did we have to develop LOCA(Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive) technology, even supplying UV curng machine together? Because there must be significant variance in curvature of glass(which is natural when they use heat to vend glass), it goes to cover glass of device. Of course, screen protector as well. Current "OCA Taping" technology cannot cope with this physical limitation, even though they mignt meet your expectation to curtain digree.
We first do focus on performance as a screen protector for curved mobile device, which are eventually premium products and future main stream. So far we're only one product in cat. 5(3D Curved Full Adhesive Glass w/o colored rims). By the way, regarding "liquid overflow" thing, we put liquid 5% more than average of variance. We made decision some overflow is better than not fully covering the surface, while the liquid doesn't do any harm to device. It's bothering, but paying off.
I was trying to make simple opinion, but actually it's not that simple to those who are very concerned about protecting device. We're sharing the related information in our own media such as homepage, twitter, facebook, youtube and etc. You can easily find out reviews and recommendations of customers on online space. Now we do have many fans fortunately. Why don't you listen their voice? Thanks
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I'd be more than willing to try it for the S9. That's if your'e willing to send me one for free. lol
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First of all, I'm sorry for your unhappy experience with our product. I'd like to ask you to try CS cantact in homepage or warranty replacement program, if you don't mind it. Or you can sign up for our review program for S9.
Thanks to your information, I looked up those products you mentioned and found out they're different variations in category 4, still having colored rims around. I don't want to be rude with other brands, so let me put it this way. If it is full adhesion, why do they still need to apply colored rim on the edge? What does it serve? And Why did we have to develop LOCA(Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive) technology, even supplying UV curng machine together? Because there must be significant variance in curvature of glass(which is natural when they use heat to vend glass), it goes to cover glass of device. Of course, screen protector as well. Current "OCA Taping" technology cannot cope with this physical limitation, even though they mignt meet your expectation to curtain digree.
We first do focus on performance as a screen protector for curved mobile device, which are eventually premium products and future main stream. So far we're only one product in cat. 5(3D Curved Full Adhesive Glass w/o colored rims). By the way, regarding "liquid overflow" thing, we put liquid 5% more than average of variance. We made decision some overflow is better than not fully covering the surface, while the liquid doesn't do any harm to device. It's bothering, but paying off.
I was trying to make simple opinion, but actually it's not that simple to those who are very concerned about protecting device. We're sharing the related information in our own media such as homepage, twitter, facebook, youtube and etc. You can easily find out reviews and recommendations of customers on online space. Now we do have many fans fortunately. Why don't you listen their voice? Thanks
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Hi !
I just pre-ordered my Galaxy S9 and I'm considering on getting the WhiteStone Dome Glass and the Spigen Though Armor.
Do you know if they are compatible together or will the case lift the edges of the screen protector ?
Whitestone Dome France
jazzypit said:
hi, i live in france and i preorder my samsung galaxy s9+ and i would like to test or buy your product. no deliver to france in amazon. do you think they have a solution. thanks
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I have pre-ordered my Whitestone Dome from Mobile Fun UK (where I bought the same product for my S8). They have a France website where you can get the product delivered: https://www.mobilefun.fr/protection-d-ecran-samsung-galaxy-s9-whitestone-dome-glass-full-cover-66100
They seem to be the main supplier in Europe and Australia.
By the way, my experience with the product on the S8 was fantastic. I was able to apply it much more easily than cheaper models and it looks great.
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laurie9300 said:
Where can I buy this with shipping to Australia?
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Mobile Fun ship to Australia from their UK website. They may also redirect you to an Aussie site (not sure if they have one): https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/whitest...g-galaxy-s9-full-cover-screen-protector-66100
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First of all, I'm sorry for your unhappy experience with our product. I'd like to ask you to try CS cantact in homepage or warranty replacement program, if you don't mind it. Or you can sign up for our review program for S9.
Thanks to your information, I looked up those products you mentioned and found out they're different variations in category 4, still having colored rims around. I don't want to be rude with other brands, so let me put it this way. If it is full adhesion, why do they still need to apply colored rim on the edge? What does it serve? And Why did we have to develop LOCA(Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive) technology, even supplying UV curng machine together? Because there must be significant variance in curvature of glass(which is natural when they use heat to vend glass), it goes to cover glass of device. Of course, screen protector as well. Current "OCA Taping" technology cannot cope with this physical limitation, even though they mignt meet your expectation to curtain digree.
We first do focus on performance as a screen protector for curved mobile device, which are eventually premium products and future main stream. So far we're only one product in cat. 5(3D Curved Full Adhesive Glass w/o colored rims). By the way, regarding "liquid overflow" thing, we put liquid 5% more than average of variance. We made decision some overflow is better than not fully covering the surface, while the liquid doesn't do any harm to device. It's bothering, but paying off.
I was trying to make simple opinion, but actually it's not that simple to those who are very concerned about protecting device. We're sharing the related information in our own media such as homepage, twitter, facebook, youtube and etc. You can easily find out reviews and recommendations of customers on online space. Now we do have many fans fortunately. Why don't you listen their voice? Thanks
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I have the Zagg Elite on my Note 8 and the EYEO2 on my S8 Plus. I do not have any issues with rings around the screen protector - they look awesome - and are as good as the old glass screen protetors made for flat phones that I used to use.
The plastic ring you refer to - I think you are talking about the guide. This is used to assist in placing the glass on the phone. They are designed to help you get the glass centererd in exactly the right position - placement on the screen is the number one most important thing to insure the glass fits properly and doesnt end up to far on one side or another.
Look - all I am saying is that there was a time that Very few glass screen protecors worked well - but I personally believe that today, there are a few that work exceptoinally well - and one of them doesn't cost an arm and a leg either. Whitestone may be a good screen protector for some - but for those that don't want the hassel - the possible mess - there is an alternative that works very well and looks awesome.
We can leave it there - no need to respond to this. I know you are just trying to sell your product but honestly, this is not the place to do that.
Whitestone Dome Australia
laurie9300 said:
Where can I buy this with shipping to Australia?
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Mobile Fun ship to Australia from their UK website. They may also redirect you to an Aussie site (not sure if they have one): https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/whitest...g-galaxy-s9-full-cover-screen-protector-66100
I used the Whitestone on my S8+ and I currently have it on my Note 8. If you take the time to watch the videos and read on how to install, you shouldn't have any problems. I was able to apply both the first time sucessfully. I think they may be refining the process because on the Note 8, I had to tip the holder in order to get the glue to start moving, and then drop the glass when it got to a certain point. Certainly different that I'm used to, but the results came out great.
I've already ordered the S9+ version, and I expect it to work great, as well.
There's two or three different types out there. One actually give you some blue tape to place over the speaker grille but mine did not have it. Hit or miss for a lot of people on installation plus they have like 4 different videos so it will confuse some.
Just make sure your s9 screen are proper and not like the Galaxy s8 screen that didn't fit, or fitted one side and other side air bubbles started forming. I will wait for few weeks till you get some good reviews on screen, and buy a case for now with a lip to keep the phone protected.
zedexdriver98 said:
I have pre-ordered my Whitestone Dome from Mobile Fun UK (where I bought the same product for my S8). They have a France website where you can get the product delivered: https://www.mobilefun.fr/protection-d-ecran-samsung-galaxy-s9-whitestone-dome-glass-full-cover-66100
They seem to be the main supplier in Europe and Australia.
By the way, my experience with the product on the S8 was fantastic. I was able to apply it much more easily than cheaper models and it looks great.
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Mobile Fun ship to Australia from their UK website. They may also redirect you to an Aussie site (not sure if they have one): https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/whitest...g-galaxy-s9-full-cover-screen-protector-66100
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thanks for your answers. i have order it on amazon uk. i see your message too late. less price on mobile fun.
javychoi said:
It cannot be confirmed yet because it's not tested yet. But I could give you some references.
As a member of SMAPP(Samsung Mobile Accessory Partnership Program), we already cheched compatibility with Samsung branded official cases. We can confirm Dome glass is compatible with them except VR, which needs difference shape of glass.
Glass size for Domeglass S9 is 65.5 x 142.14mm so that we recommend inner size of case should be 67.0 x 143.7mm. It's not easy to measure, though. So maybe Famous Youtuber, GraveX's review for Note8 could be a good reference ; he confirmed in his Youtube compatibility with Spigen case, tested by himself ; Tough Armor, SlimArmor, Rgged Armor, Neo Hybrid, Ultra Hybrid, Liquid Air.
The principle of designing Dome glass size is it has to be bigger than viewable area, as much as possible. Given that, compatibility is fully considered. Unless case covers viewable area like some rugged armour style, it's compatible with majority of well known cases. You should make sure it in advance anayway. Tks
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Thanks for your response, I think I'll give it a go and maybe update my post to tell if it worked !
WHITESTONE5 said:
Hello . Thank you for your interest in our Dome Glass !
I just send you a private message. please check and reply
Thank you
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I would also like to try your Dome Glass.
I 'am administrator of an android forum very known in my country and I would like to post a review.
I also read that the glue when cured can cover the speaker. Is it true?
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Where can I buy this with shipping to Australia?
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http://www.mobilezap.com.au/66100-w...ung-galaxy-s9-full-cover-screen-protector.htm
Be prepared to pay a premium for this in Australia... I know I did when I originally purchased it for the Note8.
I wanted to ask if anyone has tried Oneplus 5 plastic Screen Guard from Gadgetshieldz ? I wanted to know if it fits the entire screen properly.
Anyone?
I don't have this product, But!
It seems like it fits entire screen. But it is plastic wrap, not tempered glass
had it on my op3, covered full screen.
Or you can head over to YouTube and 'Gupta Information Systems' channel had posted some videos with it applied on op5.
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had it on my op3, covered full screen.
Or you can head over to YouTube and 'Gupta Information Systems' channel had posted some videos with it applied on op5.
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Thank you. I even confirmed from Gadgetshield. They have 2 type of screen guards. One fits the whole screen and one is for use with covers. For anyone looking for plastic screen guard can go for this. :laugh:
Uzumaki said:
Thank you. I even confirmed from Gadgetshield. They have 2 type of screen guards. One fits the whole screen and one is for use with covers. For anyone looking for plastic screen guard can go for this. :laugh:
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i myself didn't knew of that. they surely changed somethings then. send me pictures when you get them
bought for my OP5, absolute rubbish
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bought for my OP5, absolute rubbish
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Give it some time to settle in.
Ordered some but never arrived, got my refund.
Uzumaki said:
I wanted to ask if anyone has tried Oneplus 5 plastic Screen Guard from I wanted to know if it fits the entire screen properly.
Anyone?
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Yes, using their transparent skin+screen protector combo
It's a great choice to get the best aesthetic from your phone,
but the display quality reduces a bit compared to other screen protectors
(maybe because of my faulty wet apply)
This is the ****test company I've dealt with, I don't recommend it to anyone. I received my screen protector and skin stapled which means they were damaged. Sent them an email, they didn't reply then, I escalated the issue to paypal and they replied after 10 days just to waste more of my time and paypal then offerd a refund if I'm going to ship the items back, for god sake it's only 19.01 USD so I cancelled the case and took the loss. My main issue is I received my phone and didn't have a screen protector for it. This is the difference when you buy something professional like DBrand and something cheap like these Gadgetshieldz.