Hey guys, I have a very severe OCD, scratches drive me insane if not worse. I saw cerium oxide can fix scratches, but I don't know if there are any negative effects on the screen. Or, is there any non extremely expensive alternative for this kind of issue? Thank you.
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I've heard that the whitestone dome screen protector helps till in the scratches so there pritty much not noticeable if that's too expensive I've used the wet application protectors which did hide a few light scratches
Or the nano liquid protectors have also been known to help
brockyneo said:
I've heard that the whitestone dome screen protector helps till in the scratches so there pritty much not noticeable if that's too expensive I've used the wet application protectors which did hide a few light scratches
Or the nano liquid protectors have also been known to help
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I've heard about Whitestone too but it's way too expensive, what about the cerium oxide though?
I don't think working cerium oxide on gorilla glass but maybe perform spot test for see working or not working...
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I don't think working cerium oxide on gorilla glass but maybe perform spot test for see working or not working...
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why wouldn't it work on gorilla glass?
nobody has tested it?
We have google, if you cant fin it in google then try it yourself. Ffs
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We have google, if you cant fin it in google then try it yourself. Ffs
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"It's literally impossible for something that someone has ever tried to not be searchable via Google, so do not ask the community at large in the unlikely-but-extant possibility some private individual has tried it before and not made a blog post or video about it somewhere, or else risk me giving you a firm scolding about asking a question in a forum explicitly designed for these sorts of questions."
I hate gatekeepers. FFS.
xDreDz said:
We have google, if you cant fin it in google then try it yourself. Ffs
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If I'm opening a thread here it's because I didn't find anything that answers my questions, or I'd like to interact with those who have tried this. I'm not going to try it myself before knowing if it truly works with this kind of phone.
Next time be quiet, trust me.
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I read on another forum that someone applies rainx on the screen to eliminate finger prints and feels much more smooth when it toughs.
This's what he says: "thought i would post this in case it helps anybody - the smudges on the screen were driving me crazy i put rainx on the screen just now and it works great no fingerprints when you touch the screen and it also feels much more smooth"
I haven't tried it yet but I was wondering that since the rainx has an antifreeze compound, whether if it's safe to use it on the gorilla glass for the long run?
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According to their manufacture website, the key ingredient in the rainx windshield washer is Methanol or simply alcohol.
Read manufacture website here: http://www.recochem.com/files/downloads/RecoDIYWindshieldEN.pdf
Read wiki on the methanol here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methanol
So it seems ok to use it on the gorilla glass if it helps to reduce the fingerprints. By the way, I apply it on my tf and it helps a lot.
I use it and have done for a while. It's fine.
wow we learn something new everyday sounds good thanks for the info it was driving me crazy as well it catches fingerprints more than the ipad but this works great.
Clever idea, I like it! Will have to give it a try myself, thanks for sharing
Hmmm interesting, never thought about doing that
gonna give this a shot tomorrow
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I use it and have done for a while. It's fine.
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Which version --- there appears to be several.
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hehe, what do you guys do with your TFs? i use a dry microfiber cloth and it's clean. or if the fingerprints are a bit stubborn, wet microfiber cloth.
I don't need a signature.
This has been posted here before. It works well on the TF and any pad with glass screen, You should not use it on non glass screens. Rain-x and a micro cloth will do wonders.
Tried it tonight. Worked very well. Using it on my evo and tf101
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Good idea but i'm wondering if the rainx would cause any damage to the screen or even harm our body/fingers since we would be touching on the screen often, which means we're touching on the rainx chemical itself
where did you see that it had an anti freeze compound in it? I haven't seen that any where
1 squirt of windex on a paper towel works great for me.
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1 squirt of windex on a paper towel works great for me.
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I don't mean to ruffle any feathers here but the OP was talking about prevention and cutting down on the fingerprints, not cleaning them off.
Sometimes when I read forums on the net I get the distinct impression that some people just need to show off. Again no offense meant but the OP clearly meant prevention and not just wiping off fingerprints.
Not adding to the discussion about an idea is called trolling.
Thanks for the tip OP, going to try it tomorrow.
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I don't mean to ruffle any feathers here but the OP was talking about prevention and cutting down on the fingerprints, not cleaning them off.
Sometimes when I read forums on the net I get the distinct impression that some people just need to show off. Again no offense meant but the OP clearly meant prevention and not just wiping off fingerprints.
Not adding to the discussion about an idea is called trolling.
Thanks for the tip OP, going to try it tomorrow.
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Give it a shot. Buy it at walmart or something similar tho, autozone upcharges rainx by about 3 bucks. I know, i bought mine there. LoL.
How often do you guys reapply the rain-x? just curious to see how long it lasts on there while being touched every day.
I posted this in another thread talking about the rain-x.
When I read things like this, the first thing that comes to my mind is always - "if this works so well, why would it not come like this" - because there has to be a reason. Pre-coating the glass in this way would not cost hardly anything, so there must be a reason that gorilla does not do it.
- Is there maybe some long-term reaction that happens over an extended period that could damage the screen?
- Does it cause halos in sunlight?
- Like others mentioned - is this compound safe to have on your fingers all the time, and perhaps get on your food? People aren't usually touching the outside of their car windshield all the time.
Anyway those are a few things i would think about. All in all, I'd be careful.
Read the ingredients on the bottle then decide. You should not be soaking the screen in Rain-x. two drops spread around will be sufficient. DON'T put on non-glass screens.
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I posted this in another thread talking about the rain-x.
When I read things like this, the first thing that comes to my mind is always - "if this works so well, why would it not come like this" - because there has to be a reason. Pre-coating the glass in this way would not cost hardly anything, so there must be a reason that gorilla does not do it.
- Is there maybe some long-term reaction that happens over an extended period that could damage the screen?
- Does it cause halos in sunlight?
- Like others mentioned - is this compound safe to have on your fingers all the time, and perhaps get on your food? People aren't usually touching the outside of their car windshield all the time.
Anyway those are a few things i would think about. All in all, I'd be careful.
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I'm pretty sure apple precoats their iphones with something (not rainx). Also, you say it would cost next to nothing, but i bet buying thousands of gallons of something that isnt really needed would be a bit costly.
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Read the ingredients on the bottle then decide. You should not be soaking the screen in Rain-x. two drops spread around will be sufficient. DON'T put on non-glass screens.
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According to their manufacture website, the key ingredient in the rainx windshield washer is Methanol or simply alcohol.
Read manufacture website here: http://www.recochem.com/files/downloads/RecoDIYWindshieldEN.pdf
Read wiki on the methanol here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methanol
So it seems ok to use it on the gorilla glass if it helps.
It really makes me sad when I get a scratch on the screen of my lovely SGS2. I do have a few surface scratches which are totally natural when it comes to wear and tear but this time I got a single scratch that is VERY evident.
So I'm wondering, is there any way of getting rid of it (new screen (if so links), technique, etc) or do I just brush it off my shoulder and deal with it?
I have applied a screen protector to ensure no further scratching but yeah, any help will be appreciated and I will thank good and valuable advice.
Thanks in advance.
Sorry, I don't think you can get scratches out of your phone!
I have one on my screen and have tried by brushing it several times and it just does not work.
I'm wondering whether you can buy a new screen for the I9100..
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It really makes me sad when I get a scratch on the screen of my lovely SGS2. I do have a few surface scratches which are totally natural when it comes to wear and tear but this time I got a single scratch that is VERY evident.
So I'm wondering, is there any way of getting rid of it (new screen (if so links), technique, etc) or do I just brush it off my shoulder and deal with it?
I have applied a screen protector to ensure no further scratching but yeah, any help will be appreciated and I will thank good and valuable advice.
Thanks in advance.
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Im pretty sure you can get a scratch remover from ebay. I think it's a liquid that you just rub on the screen and it removes the scratch
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Jeff! said:
Sorry, I don't think you can get scratches out of your phone!
I have one on my screen and have tried by brushing it several times and it just does not work.
I'm wondering whether you can buy a new screen for the I9100..
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I tried rubbing it to make sure it wasn't a piece of dust haha! I guess I should just be more careful next time :/!
I will search eBay for any screens as that may be a solution!
well, depends on the depth of scratch. some scratches on glass can be polished by jeweller but personally I don't think you'd find anybody who would do it good enough. surface would have to be perfectly even.
another way is applying protective shields - some of them lower the visibility of a scratch.
definitely the best method is front cover change. unfortunately you cannot change it without touch panel and screen altogether. be aware of adverts about front glass only. touch panel is applied to glass, screen to touch panel - i see no way that you'd change glass only without destroying the rest. I don't know how are the prices in UK but where I come from the full set (cover+glass+touch panel+screen) is about 100EUR...
(as I know links to shops are not allowed)
changing it yourself is a piece of cake.
Sadly, the honest answer is no. A scratch is more than a mere blemish... you have technically gouged material out of the surface of your screen. The only way to truly remove the scratch would be to buff the entire screen down to the deepest point of the scratch, which would effectively ruin it. Replacing your screen is the only true option.
There are solvents you can apply to reduce the appearance of the scratch for a time, and thats what most of the liquids you will find online are.
(Edit: I'm not sure most of those solvents would work on normal glass, let alone gorilla glass. Those are generally geared more towards plastics.)
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well, depends on the depth of scratch. some scratches on glass can be polished by jeweller but personally I don't think you'd find anybody who would do it good enough. surface would have to be perfectly even.
another way is applying protective shields - some of them lower the visibility of a scratch.
BUT forget about all above because definitely the best method is front cover change - you'll find a lot of these on the net and it's not so expensive.
(as I know links to shops are not allowed)
changing it yourself is a piece of cake.
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Something like this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replaceme...arts_Tools&hash=item2a1cba3783#ht_1281wt_1144
Two questions: How easy, exactly? And will it void my warranty?
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Something like this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replaceme...arts_Tools&hash=item2a1cba3783#ht_1281wt_1144
Two questions: How easy, exactly? And will it void my warranty?
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That is for the international phone,and will not work if you have one of the us variants. Easy enough with the right tools. Yes, it will void your warranty.
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@MiKenning
you're too fast, I'm too slow - I had to edit the post that it wouldn't make a mess.
such a thing is just the one I mentioned to avoid.
I meant cheap because in Croatia i9100 is still about 500-700EUR. changing screen for 100EUR seems not so much then...
forgive me if I confused you by posting too fast and not the full info.
here's the link showing disassembling of sgs2. it's korean version but step by step it's the same:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=QKztg1ra4-0
and YES - this will void your warranty. if you still have warranty unfortunately it make no sense for you to do anything yourself except trying to polish it or applying screen shield. you may also ask how much it would cost at Samsung service.
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@MiKenning
you're too fast, I'm too slow - I had to edit the post that it wouldn't make a mess.
such a thing is just the one I mentioned to avoid.
I meant cheap because in Croatia i9100 is still about 500-700EUR. changing screen for 100EUR seems not so much then...
forgive me if I confused you by posting too fast and not the full info.
here's the link showing disassembling of sgs2. it's korean version but step by step it's the same:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=QKztg1ra4-0
and YES - this will void your warranty. if you still have warranty unfortunately it make no sense for you to do anything yourself except trying to polish it or applying screen shield. you may also ask how much it would cost at Samsung service.
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Ah right I see! Well, I might as well wait until my warranty is over or just stop myself from scratching my screen up!
Thank you anyway! I don't think I'll bother even trying in the future! Haha!
well don't give up. if you don't want to spend so much money just try to find some good screen protector - i read a lot of times that some of them really works.
whatever else you try you have to be extremely carefull no to get blurred image all over your screen.
Have you ever tried this kind of liquid screen protection ? Did you get good results or is it just a placebo effect ??
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Liquid-Armor
I want to know about it too.
Does the phone still feel the same once its applied? or does it feel different? Like a rubber like coating is on top of it.
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I want to know about it too.
Does the phone still feel the same once its applied? or does it feel different? Like a rubber like coating is on top of it.
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Have you ever tried this kind of liquid screen protection ? Did you get good results or is it just a placebo effect ??
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Liquid-Armor
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With the Liquid Armor,I found a video of some guy who drags a phone with his motorcycle and the phone screen was fine afterwards so I guess it really does work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp_l7Q9rJ4Y
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With the Liquid Armor,I found a video of some guy who drags a phone with his motorcycle and the phone screen was fine afterwards so I guess it really does work.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sp_l7Q9rJ4Y
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I hardly believe this video.
Anyway, I have ordered the Spigen Z2 protector (tempered glass)
I tried it with my htc one, I can't really tell if it worked or not. I don't have any scratches on the glass or the metal back, but I usually take really good care of it, so who knows?
Okay, guys, I don't know how it's not mentioned even though we know they are the best screenguards out there.
Here are some I found over eBay :
http://www.ebay.in/sch/ScratchGuard...3/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=moto+e+tempered+glass
Surely, they are not Spigen's or Orzly's or of some known brand, in fact I confirmed and got a reply that it's made in China and is generic but equally strong and the cuts are nicely made.
Do you think buying it is worth it?
I mean, they're not really expensive at all.
Has anybody bought any of them ?
Btw, when I searched, I found out that Orzly has also made a tempered glass screen protector for our phone but, obviously, it ain't available in India.
i wanted to buy a glass screen protector. can any one suggest one?? there are tons on flipkart which one i should get?? any brand to look for??
Ordered one from ebay. From what I extensively searched, it seems Corning glass is fracture resistant, not necessarily scratch-resistant. There are conflicting views on either sides. I just thought better safe than sorry. Also, I have had a pretty bad expierence with screen-guards. Scratch easily. And the tempered glass is not so costly either, although it is unbranded. Got this one.
In the ebay list, I chose this one cuz its got the maximum sales. Regards to other ones, they either seem confused if its meant for iphone or moto e, or the thickness they mention is inconsistent(0.3/0.26/0.4) or have less sales. I had no other criteria for selection since its unbranded. Hoping for the best.
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Ordered one from ebay. From what I extensively searched, it seems Corning glass is fracture resistant, not necessarily scratch-resistant. There are conflicting views on either sides. I just thought better safe than sorry. Also, I have had a pretty bad expierence with screen-guards. Scratch easily. And the tempered glass is not so costly either, although it is unbranded. Got this one.
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I already bought a matte one before these came out.
And, it has already started showing scratches. I don't think it's gonna last over a month.
Anyway, do tell us about your experience and if you don't mind, share a few photos too, of how it looks, how much thick it gets, etc.
loneagl said:
Ordered one from ebay. From what I extensively searched, it seems Corning glass is fracture resistant, not necessarily scratch-resistant. There are conflicting views on either sides. I just thought better safe than sorry. Also, I have had a pretty bad expierence with screen-guards. Scratch easily. And the tempered glass is not so costly either, although it is unbranded. Got this one.
In the ebay list, I chose this one cuz its got the maximum sales. Regards to other ones, they either seem confused if its meant for iphone or moto e, or the thickness they mention is inconsistent(0.3/0.26/0.4) or have less sales. I had no other criteria for selection since its unbranded. Hoping for the best.
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Hey!
You would have gotten it by now, I believe.
How's it feeling?
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Hey!
You would have gotten it by now, I believe.
How's it feeling?
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Nope.. Getting it tomorrow.. Will post a review
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Got it finally.. Looks good and feels good. After a few attempts got it on properly, although a small portion of upper left screen is not covered. Let's see how long it lasts..
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loneagl said:
Got it finally.. Looks good and feels good. After a few attempts got it on properly, although a small portion of upper left screen is not covered. Let's see how long it lasts..
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Would it be possible for you to post a few pictures, and maybe answer these questions :
1. Is it actually oleophobic? (prevents oil and fingerprints)
2. Did bubbles come up while putting it on?
3. Has it affected the resolution?
4. Does touch feel the same? Or worsens?
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Would it be possible for you to post a few pictures, and maybe answer these questions :
1. Is it actually oleophobic? (prevents oil and fingerprints)
2. Did bubbles come up while putting it on?
3. Has it affected the resolution?
4. Does touch feel the same? Or worsens?
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1. Definitely not oleophobic. In fact, seems to be a fingerprint magnet.2. Yes, bubbles did come up, but since one can take it off, I managed to try it on about 3 times. 3. Not affected touch at all, nor the screen quality. 4. I would post a few pics, but it wont show a thing. its not at all visible.
regarding tempered screen protector
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1. Definitely not oleophobic. In fact, seems to be a fingerprint magnet.2. Yes, bubbles did come up, but since one can take it off, I managed to try it on about 3 times. 3. Not affected touch at all, nor the screen quality. 4. I would post a few pics, but it wont show a thing. its not at all visible.
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hey loneagl
itz almost 2 months u r using the screen protector. could you please tell about itz quality. is it really scratch resistant & has maintained itz original quality till now.
plz do rply coz i too wanna buy one.
Hi all, I'm asking if anyone has found a place where is possible to get the original screen protector that comes with the phone and already applied.
This is why I'm tired to waste so much money in trying screen protections the doesn't fit the device. The only one working perfectly, was the original, applied by huawei.
Please help.
I don't care glass protections, but at last plastic one is OK for me.
I think that I need only to know where to buy the original huawei screen protector, as I've asked above. No other types, not similar ones. Only exactly the same.
It's not the best, but it works well for me. So I need help in finding the original one. Thanks who can help me .
saisallo said:
I think that I need only to know where to buy the original huawei screen protector, as I've asked above. No other types, not similar ones. Only exactly the same.
It's not the best, but it works well for me. So I need help in finding the original one. Thanks who can help me .
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Had a search and couldn't find it..
Honesty it's not a great protector at all and there are a great many out there which surpass it.
Ive got a 9h tempered which is superb.
My original lifted at the top as did many others, is yours in perfect condition?
dladz said:
Had a search and couldn't find it..
Honesty it's not a great protector at all and there are a great many out there which surpass it.
Ive got a 9h tempered which is superb.
My original lifted at the top as did many others, is yours in perfect condition?
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hmm tried several protectors, both film plastic and glass, NONE of them held up for more than a week, the expensive glass ones were the wost... edges seem to let go of the screen... only one that held op longer was the original one, so im kinda also looking for a replacement for it ...
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hmm tried several protectors, both film plastic and glass, NONE of them held up for more than a week, the expensive glass ones were the wost... edges seem to let go of the screen... only one that held op longer was the original one, so im kinda also looking for a replacement for it ...
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Exactly : I 've tried until now six different brand /types: all of them failed miserably.... Fortunately with Amazon I could return them and refunded...
Firething said:
hmm tried several protectors, both film plastic and glass, NONE of them held up for more than a week, the expensive glass ones were the wost... edges seem to let go of the screen... only one that held op longer was the original one, so im kinda also looking for a replacement for it ...
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I've got the £11.99 one from this page and it's fantastic.
https://www.ultimateshield.co.uk/search?q=P20 pro
Complete coverage, fitting went perfectly and it's tough.
No rainbow, no real glare and the glass is very very clear. Plus it's 9H so it'll take a pretty beefy knock..
The only concern I would have is whatever case you have, if the lip is obtrusive or onto the screen then it may lift.
PS: the stock one is awful pal, there are no iffs or buts about it, it lifts, it scratches and it won't take a knock?
dladz said:
I've got the £11.99 one from this page and it's fantastic.
https://www.ultimateshield.co.uk/search?q=P20 pro
Complete coverage, fitting went perfectly and it's tough.
No rainbow, no real glare and the glass is very very clear. Plus it's 9H so it'll take a pretty beefy knock..
The only concern I would have is whatever case you have, if the lip is obtrusive or onto the screen then it may lift.
PS: the stock one is awful pal, there are no iffs or buts about it, it lifts, it scratches and it won't take a knock?
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About your "only" concern, is a pain. So the reason why I want only the original screen protector.
And please, this thread is for finding the original screen protector, not to have advice on other "fantastic" brand, or model: there are already other thread open about recommending screen protectors.
Please don't be OT
saisallo said:
About your "only" concern, is a pain. So the reason why I want only the original screen protector.
And please, this thread is for finding the original screen protector, not to have advice on other "fantastic" brand, or model: there are already other thread open about recommending screen protectors.
Please don't be OT
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Good luck.
Contact Huawei directly, there are others out there but I've literally no effort left to convince you otherwise. OT?
Pftt
Good luck.
PS:. Doesn't really matter now but I have the SP I posted and i have a ringke case on which is very tough and it's fine.
Anyway, each to their own..personally I don't think it exists, primarily because it's crap.
Yes, is crap : but a working crap
saisallo said:
Yes, is crap : but a working crap
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If it's crap why do you need another one
Did you find one btw?
Contact huawei directly, they must have millions.
dladz said:
If it's crap why do you need another one
Did you find one btw?
Contact huawei directly, they must have millions.
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Do you have a huawei contact /email? Thanks
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Do you have a huawei contact /email? Thanks
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No mate. Just go on their site