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I've just bought a used (UK) S2 on eBay, and am wondering whether I should bother with a screen protector for it. From other posts it seems that there are mixed opinions on the effectiveness of Gorilla glass for preventing scratches (particularly from sand), so I wondered how many people bother with a screen protector?
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Always as Gorilla Glass can get scratched and proof is in the scratched protector but not the screen .
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Gorilla Glass...has got that real nice feel to it...hence no protectors...after 2 months of usages no scratches...just got a coloured frontal screen protector on today though...solely for the visual aspects...rather than protections but nice never the less.
I use protectors as sand will scratch G glass. I will give G glass credit though... It is a hell of a lot more scratch resistant than standard screen coatings.
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I don't. I also don't like how the glass feels. But that's because I love my iPod's screen, just how it feels.
prodygee said:
I don't. I also don't like how the glass feels. But that's because I love my iPod's screen, just how it feels.
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a layer of film never hurts. at least something gets in the way before it scratches the actual glass screen.
Definately add a screen protector!
I use PhantomSkinz
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Lots of people have complained that after using a screen protector the phone is no longer responding to touches very well (this can be fixed with a root app though).
There is no real need at all for the screen to have a protector, it is the toughest glass around and there are plenty of videos on youtube of people taking hunting knifes and other sharp objects to their screen with no visible marks being left. Sure it will shatter if it lands on a sharp point but it is not the sort of glass that scratches easily like other phones, removing the need for a screen protector.
Plus the glass is fairly smudge resistant and very smooth to touch.
I fail to see a need.
3 months w/o a screen protector and there isn't a single scratch on my device.
I had a Nexus One with no case for 17 months, which I predominantly kept in my trouser pocket. Not one single scratch on the glass but had various nicks and dents in the metal frame. Have had my gs2 for about 3 months and already have four big scratches on the screen. So my advice, but a protector.
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W0lfd said:
3 months w/o a screen protector and there isn't a single scratch on my device.
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2 months here, zero scratches.
Start using it without any protector. Trust and experience the good feel of the Gorilla Glass. And by any chance if you see any slightest roughness (rare though) appearing... apply a protector.
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...And by any chance if you see any slightest roughness (rare though) appearing... apply a protector.
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if that happens, u are too late already.
that's why u should at least use a protector, to at least prevent that
3 months no protection but im still paronoid i think i need on so whats the best one on the market
I have the SGP Glas just for those crazy moments when something goes wrong. Already busted a Ultra Crystal screen protector with a bad scratch.
Always use protection. Even if it turns out to be a waste, it's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.
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3 months no protection but im still paronoid
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You've had a white S2 for 3 months?
I use a screen protector and my screen is responsive and have no probs at all. good idea to use i think
I like the gorilla glass but it does seem to be a fingerprint magnet... At least with a screen protector it doesn't pick up those damn fingerprints...
My opinion is that anything that can put a scratch on gorilla glass will have no trouble cutting through a VERY thin layer of film you have applied on top of the gorilla glass making it's 'protection' void.
However, I'm still too paranoid not to use a protector.... :S
I suggest to use one.. I have no problem with touch sensitivity problem.. Better safe than sorry..
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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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Anyone know if the s pen ultimately scratches the screen over time?
I doubt it. It's plastic vs gorilla glass 3. I used my spen everyday for a year on my note 2 and sold it without a mark on it
Impossible
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Paulita1 said:
Anyone know if the s pen ultimately scratches the screen over time?
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Worn out nib. Change it.
Gorilla glass is harder than most metals, and most metals are harder than the plastic in the spen. It'll never scratch the glass.
The s-pen itself may not scratch the screen, but something on it or on the screen would certainly scratch the glass!
I did it while playing Glow Hockey... So beware
Put a tempered glass - 100 times better than this "Gorilla Glass" ...
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The s-pen itself may not scratch the screen, but something on it or on the screen would certainly scratch the glass!
I did it while playing Glow Hockey... So beware
Put a tempered glass - 100 times better than this "Gorilla Glass" ...
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Exactly. One tiny grain of sand, game over.
I have a protector on my screen and the phones in an otterbox 5 hat has a built in sp lol
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Just for peace of mind I would get one.
I just bought one from here for about a buck each after discount: http://dealnews.com/Xtreme-Guard-coupons-85-off-sitewide-extra-discount-free-shipping/932871.html
I have the exact same sheet on my htc vivid for 2 years and still look like new.
I don't understand how glass screen protectors can possibly work. Do you lose screen sensitivity?
Can anybody recommend a few good film (non-glass) screen protectors that will be excellent for the S7?
Thanks.
I bought Spigen but it has not arrived yet.
tpu vs glass. anyone used tpu protector?
Spigen curved screen protector is good enough for me, altho it's not a glass one.
biopig said:
Spigen curved screen protector is good enough for me, altho it's not a glass one.
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Anxiously awaiting mine to arrive.
hi guys...anyone can tell me the better glass screen protector for S7? i bought one some days ago but it doesn't fit all the screen...It is very frustrating...On the internet most of this screen protector are just like one i've bought...thank you.
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hi guys...anyone can tell me the better glass screen protector for S7? i bought one some days ago but it doesn't fit all the screen...It is very frustrating...On the internet most of this screen protector are just like one i've bought...thank you.
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Get ultimataeshield screen protectoe and you will be more than statisfied.
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thank you very much...i have bought the screen protector. the tempered glass is also awesome as some said on the site?i have some doubts on the tempered glass regarding the curved edge. Thank you
Try Skinomi / Peyou
It's a glass screen btw
Guys can anyone recommend some reseller on amazon that has matte film x s7 done well covering well the whole screen? I've tried a few but all of scrap ... thanks
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The Spigen curved crystal HD is a bit of a disappointment. Hard to complain for the price (9 bucks for two) but it scratches easily. By the time you're done squeegy-ing it during the install it's full of scratches and looks like hell, especially when off or with the AOD. I guess that's going to be an issue with plastic protectors. I never tried a glass one. Maybe now I will.
you can try clear coat with lifetime warranty
i use original type...screen sensitivity working great.
I use Original screen protector. The best of what I have tried. But this protection is not full-screen.
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I use Original screen protector. The best of what I have tried. But this protection is not full-screen.
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Where did you get it???
Currently using Zagg's invisibleshield for my flat s7. I like how it covers tje whole screen and goes side to side, however I don't like the rubbery-like texture of the screen.
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Hey everyone!
I read everywhere online that the 3/3T and the 5 share *very* similar screens. So similar, in fact, that they may very well have exact identical dimensions as well as being 2.5D.
So...with that in mind...
Anyone think the 3/3T screen protectors will fit the 5? Cases won't since the 5 is thinner, but maybe the SPs ?
Thoughts?
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Hey everyone!
I read everywhere online that the 3/3T and the 5 share *very* similar screens. So similar, in fact, that they may very well have exact identical dimensions as well as being 2.5D.
So...with that in mind...
Anyone think the 3/3T screen protectors will fit the 5? Cases won't since the 5 is thinner, but maybe the SPs ?
Thoughts?
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I think the phone is gonna have the same problem the 3t had. There won't be any good choices. Even the official one for the 5 has the same black border that caused blocked pixels on the 3t official tempered glass screen protector. Are those black borders really necessary?
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I think the phone is gonna have the same problem the 3t had. There won't be any good choices. Even the official one for the 5 has the same black border that caused blocked pixels on the 3t official tempered glass screen protector. Are those black borders really necessary?
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Yeah, I know. For my 3/3T, I had finally *settled* on a Best Skins Ever (same as ZAGG) since it would stick everywhere and had no halo effet. Not glass, but still not so bad.
There's nothing out yet for the 5 so I was hoping to order another 3/3T Best Skins Ever for my 5.
Different screen protectors.
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Yeah, I know. For my 3/3T, I had finally *settled* on a Best Skins Ever (same as ZAGG) since it would stick everywhere and had no halo effet. Not glass, but still not so bad.
There's nothing out yet for the 5 so I was hoping to order another 3/3T Best Skins Ever for my 5.
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does the "best skins ever" screen protector and the body protector stick on the 3T properly?
i tried tempered glass and regular screen protector but all came off on the edges because of the 2.5D.
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does the "best skins ever" screen protector and the body protector stick on the 3T properly?
i tried tempered glass and regular screen protector but all came off on the edges because of the 2.5D.
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It does. It's very nice, much more so than half-assed 2.5D glass protectors with halo and dot matrix effects.
Can't speak for the body protector as I'm only using their screen protector (I use a Spigen case for the body).
If you have ever used ZAGG protectors, they're the same.
They're a wet application, as well, so that's something to consider if you're not cautious.
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Different screen protectors.
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That's a shame
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Yeah, I know. For my 3/3T, I had finally *settled* on a Best Skins Ever (same as ZAGG) since it would stick everywhere and had no halo effet. Not glass, but still not so bad.
There's nothing out yet for the 5 so I was hoping to order another 3/3T Best Skins Ever for my 5.
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It does. It's very nice, much more so than half-assed 2.5D glass protectors with halo and dot matrix effects.
Can't speak for the body protector as I'm only using their screen protector (I use a Spigen case for the body).
If you have ever used ZAGG protectors, they're the same.
They're a wet application, as well, so that's something to consider if you're not cautious.
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is the whole screen covered? could you share a picture of the phone with the screen protector?
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is the whole screen covered? could you share a picture of the phone with the screen protector?
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Whole screen covered, yes.
I'm at work right now and only have my own phone as a camera, so when I get back home, I'll use my extra phone to snap a pic and share tomorrow.
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Whole screen covered, yes.
I'm at work right now and only have my own phone as a camera, so when I get back home, I'll use my extra phone to snap a pic and share tomorrow.
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thanks in advance!
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It does. It's very nice, much more so than half-assed 2.5D glass protectors with halo and dot matrix effects.
Can't speak for the body protector as I'm only using their screen protector (I use a Spigen case for the body).
If you have ever used ZAGG protectors, they're the same.
They're a wet application, as well, so that's something to consider if you're not cautious.
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If it's the same as Zagg, does that mean that it has the orange peel effect too?
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purple lady said:
If it's the same as Zagg, does that mean that it has the orange peel effect too?
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Yes, same orange peel as ZAGG. I don't mind it too much, though, as it's not that bad, but definitely nowhere near as nice as a tempered glass SP.
Here's the pic that you requested
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is the whole screen covered? could you share a picture of the phone with the screen protector?
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Here's a picture of my OnePlus 3T with the BSE on.
It's been applied for about 5 months, now, with general use.
There are no bubbles, I just couldn't be bothered to dust it before snapping the pic
http://imgur.com/R5ACtLs
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Yes, same orange peel as ZAGG. I don't mind it too much, though, as it's not that bad, but definitely nowhere near as nice as a tempered glass SP.
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Thanks. I hate the orange peel. It's very annoying to me.
purple lady said:
Thanks. I hate the orange peel. It's very annoying to me.
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I hear you on the orange peel... On my "flat" screened phones, I always use glass SPs, but since the OP3/3T were curved, I preferred orange peel over having ****ty halo effect and dot matrix and lifting corners and what-have-you...
I wished the OP5 would have a flat screen, but alas, it's not the case
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I hear you on the orange peel... On my "flat" screened phones, I always use glass SPs, but since the OP3/3T were curved, I preferred orange peel over having ****ty halo effect and dot matrix and lifting corners and what-have-you...
I wished the OP5 would have a flat screen, but alas, it's not the case
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So there's no perfect phone? I was looking at the S8, but I don't like the curved screens. The Oneplus isn't curved much is it? I'm very sensitive to light and have to use an anti glare screen protector or else my vision goes double.
I wonder if @intelliARMOR will develop a screen protector for the OnePlus 5. Got their products for my old Nexus 6P and the quality and customer support was simply amazing! I've seen they already have a protector for the 1+3, maybe they'll update their intelliGLASS for this occasion.
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So there's no perfect phone? I was looking at the S8, but I don't like the curved screens. The Oneplus isn't curved much is it? I'm very sensitive to light and have to use an anti glare screen protector or else my vision goes double.
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OnePlus screens have been working fine for me, however I simply wish it was easier to find decent glass SPs.
Maybe OnePlus 6
Robdyx said:
I wonder if @intelliARMOR will develop a screen protector for the OnePlus 5. Got their products for my old Nexus 6P and the quality and customer support was simply amazing! I've seen they already have a protector for the 1+3, maybe they'll update their intelliGLASS for this occasion.
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Agreed, their glass SP was perfect on my 6P. However, the 6P also had a flat glass screen, which the OP5 does not
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I think the phone is gonna have the same problem the 3t had. There won't be any good choices. Even the official one for the 5 has the same black border that caused blocked pixels on the 3t official tempered glass screen protector. Are those black borders really necessary?
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I can confirm the official TGSP for the 5 has the same pixel blocking issue. I didn't own a 3/3T, but I did just look up the photo of what you mentioned, and sure enough, I've got the same issue. Wish Orzly would make a completely transparent one like their one for the OPO (rocked it from October 2014 until now and it's been perfect).