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Well, for the benefit of the community, I thought it'd be nice to share my experiences with some screen covers.
I received the phone from a friend with ghost armor on it, but it had some indentations and weird spots on it so I went to the kiosk to have it reapplied for $5. I turned on the phone, and there is a big piece of dirt AND a hair under the screen, pissed me off because I had to go all the way back to the mall to get it reapplied again. The second time it seemed alright, but liquid "hazing" he said would go away never went away, which was also angering. I ordered ZAGG invisible shield, since they were having a 75% off sale for screen only. They sent me one, but it was really odd. They sent me one that was cut to cover the buttons, which makes no sense because the buttons aren't touch sensitive, you have to press them, which would cause air bubbles and deformations in the cover. Sure enough it did, I don't know why they designed it to cover the buttons, which aren't level with the screen at all times. I did my best to just cut the bottom portion off so it wouldn't cover the buttons. It worked enough, it doesn't look pretty, with pretty jagged edges, but at least the screen area itself has no irregularities. There are still a couple of vertical scratch marks I can see on a white screen, from the squeegee i'm guessing, so I'm hoping that those will go away in the next few days.
The whole screen protector covering the buttons also caused some issues with the liquid solution getting into the phone, and my home key stopped working for a few hours, but it seems to have come back, I was panicking there for a bit.
I had a ZAGG invisible shield on my g1 before it finally gave out, and ghost armor seemed to scratch easily, I always got dents and malformations imprinted on it within a few days. With the invisible shield I can take a key to it, and it won't scratch. I actually did this with my g1 as a demonstration. I think they have modified the material to glide more smoothly since my g1, so it's not AS resistant, but I'm pretty sure it'll be stronger than ghost armor was.
If you DO get invisibleshield though, cut the bottom off to make it flat, it will screw up your buttons otherwise. Also, with my experience and others' that I have read, applying it yourself ends up being better quality.
As for the "orange peel" thing, you can see it if you look at the reflection, but I can't feel it. That might be because I play guitar and have thick calluses on my fingertips, but I don't notice it when I touch the screen.
Ghost armor seemed to be better resistant to skin oils and smudges as well. My experience has been better with ZAGG though.
Personally I use the Mirrored Finish protector from Wireless Emporium online and after 4 months I simply clean it a couple times a week when I'm bored. Though I do have a clear one on order from them because the Mirrored Finish does darken the screen some and causes some refraction issues with some colors. I'm fairly rough with my phone and have no scratches after about 4 months of use. It is fairly fingerprint resistant but I do have kids and get odd stuff on my hands now and again.
Oh, and the protectors here don't overlay the buttons on the bottom at all.
kudos on the zagg shield i work at best buy and use that cover on my stuff. i just got a generic cover and cut out to match the screen of my slide but yes it is good stuff
Since the prime is packed with Corning® Gorilla® Glass, it should be OK to prevent stretch from daily use, isn't it? I have a keyboard dock and everytime I take out my prime from dock, the screen protector will have a ugly line on the near the connect slot, I just want to take the screen protector away
Gorilla Glass isn't scratch proof, it is just scratch resistant. You can still scratch the glass on your Prime if you aren't careful. Gorilla Glass is strong, but people have the mistaken idea that strength = scratch resistance and this just isn't the case.
Gorilla Glass is strong because is has a decent range of flex before the glass shatters which makes it better suited for tablets and other small thin devices.
Having said that though, I have been using my Prime without a screen protector for the last 3 months. The way I look at it is that if I don't need a screen protector for my laptop, I probably don't need one for my Prime. I pack it into a decent padded pouch when I travel and I never place is screen-side down without some kind of cover on it, and aside from that I just don't worry about it.
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Since the prime is packed with Corning® Gorilla® Glass, it should be OK to prevent stretch from daily use, isn't it? I have a keyboard dock and everytime I take out my prime from dock, the screen protector will have a ugly line on the near the connect slot, I just want to take the screen protector away
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I have the same issue, but I decided to keep my on because it does a great job resisting finger prints...
I use the Minisuit anti-glare protector, and have docked / undocked about 20 times since I've had it on, and I don't have a line on my screen protector. Maybe my dock is different somehow..
It give you a peace of mind. iPhone uses corning too and people it does scratch although it offers more protection.
I'd say no. I've had my prime since 12/22 with no screen protector and no real case(I have a targus netbook sleeve that I only use when traveling). I don't have a single scratch on the screen or back, yet..lol
screen protector will decrease display quality and possibly throw off touch sensor inputs slightly. not as responsive.
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I'd say no. I've had my prime since 12/22 with no screen protector and no real case(I have a targus netbook sleeve that I only use when traveling). I don't have a single scratch on the screen or back, yet..lol
screen protector will decrease display quality and possibly throw off touch sensor inputs slightly. not as responsive.
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I'm leaning toward no now also. I put one on my prime when I first got it. But removed it about 2 weeks ago. I'll def be keeping it off.
You must have protection at all times. Lol.
Remember, its always better to be safe than sorry.
I haven't used a screen protector on my DroidX since the day I bought it (18+ months ago). It has been in and out of my pocket with my keys... pocket knife, etc. without a scratch.
I see no reason to put a screen protector on my TF Prime. I do have the prime in a leather case (which I don't particularly like). That is enough protection for me.
I dropped my evo 3d with extended battery (heavy) screen first onto my prime's screen from 3+ feet. No scratches.
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Do you really need one? I'd say no. If you just cant let it go and feel unsave all the time without it, go ahead put one on.
Unlike a phone the prime doesnt really come in contact with stuff that could scratch it all the time imho. My phone goes into all kinds of pockets and lays on tables everywhere. But the prime is mostly out in controled situations not when i quickly have to check the time
I have mine sice January with a 11" netbook sleeve for traveling and no scratches so far.
Since I own a cat (or she owns me), and she's already left a scratch on my Prime to mark the territory, I'll say yes. A screen protector is recommended.
If there is something about my Prime im not happywith, is this "Gorilla Glass" hehe.
My Prime has been always in a leather Folio case, pretty cool, and somehow managed to get some scratches on the screen :/ about 5 small scratches.
I have NO idea how they got there since I always use it with the Folio case.
G. Glass does make a good job hidding the scratches, they can only be seen with the right angle and lighting.
It is really up to you, if you can stand screen protectors go for it, if you can't (like me ) just get a case and handle it with care.
Gorilla Glass is awesome, I can't imagine using devices when one time with no screen protector without it. My first touch screen phones scratched much much easier than more recent ones. That said, it is still very scratchable!! I am super super careful with every thing I own, an I mean everything!! So much that friends am family even comment on it, lol. My Evo 4G screen was scratched without me with knowing how. Evo 3D, screen also scratched, 3 different places and 3 different sizes, obviously not done at the same time. I usually use a screen protector. Occasionally in the past I've went without one when knowing I was getting a free exchange from my carrier for irrelevant reasons, or if I'd removed a protector because it was looking rough an didn't have another on hand to install immediately afterwards. I used my Prime for around 3 weeks before installing a protector. I actually just installed a Ghost Armor, front an back, 2 nights ago. Point is, even if you're careful it can be scratched. Some go 2 years without a single scratch, some go 2 days an get a scratch, then some have scratches yet lie an say they don't while going on that screen projectors are dumb an G Glass can't be scratched.
It all comes down to you an what you want/feel is best. Would my Prime have ever scratched if I didn't install one? Maybe not, but now that it's protected I don't ever have to worry or even think about it. To me, it's well worth the price to never have to even think about again. it again. Honestly, I bought my full body
shield because I was more concerned that the back would scratch easier than the front....
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Couple grains of sand will be enough to leave small scratches.
At least this is my experience with my gorilla-glass mobile phones.
I've never used a screen protector on any of my touch devices.
What the prime really need is a back protector. i've got it three days and trarara first scratch on the back....
Guess I may be in the minority, but I couldn't stand all of the fingerprints that the Transformer Prime would show, after only a minute of use!
I ended up purchasing this screen protector.
It has a precisely placed cutout for the keyboard dock, so there's no worries about placing your TP in the dock, after applying the screen shield.
It's also received great reviews from users. Company gives lifetime warranty, and will replace the TechShield should you have any problems, or if it should come off after you've installed it.
Just put it on last night, so it's still showing slight smudge marks below the shield, but I'm confident those will disappear within a few days.
Absolutely NO reduction in screen sensitivity, and it fits perfectly (hole alignment, screen shield fits edge to edge)...
Hey... for $14, if it keeps my Transformer Prime scratch free and reduces all of the fingerprints my TP shows, I'll be pleased!
I don't use a screen protector, and have no scratches on mine, front or back, or on the dock
My first TF300 came up with a scratch out of nowhere so i didn't want to risk it on my new device. I found an Aromrshield for the TF300 on ebay for $12 + 3 for shipping. I figured for that price i'd roll the dice. The directions were easy enough to follow and the fit is absolutely exact for the screen. The other thing I'm really liking about the cover is that its perfectly clear, between the perfect fit and crystal clear view you can hardly tell its on. I'm pretty sensitive to visual distortion and have always ended up removing screen shields from my phones because they affect the clarity of the display. My eyes are picking up zero distortion on this one. I had my doubts but after a few days all the little imperfections from the installation solution faded away. The feel is natural and slightly soft. I was worried about it feeling tacky but its actually pretty comfortable.
My only gripes are 1) that even though i was meticulous about cleaning the screen before installing there must have been an airborne spec of lent that came flying by just as i was applying. Not the shields fault but still kinda annoying and 2) It may just be in my head but it feels like there may be a slight delay in my touch sensor after the install. I'm not sure if there is a setting somewhere to adjust the sensitivity but I'm open for any suggestions.
Hope this was helpful.
Funny enough, i just bought the same exact screen protector and applied it and had 0 issues installing the screen protector today. I also experienced the slight delay but what i did was put the tablet upside down on a flat surface and out a slightly heavy book on top (just heavy enough to press it down towards the flat surface, not too heavy to break it though). After a good two hours it dried up well and screen protector seated well on screen and the delay was gone.
Glad to know i wasn't imagining it. It actually seems to have improved after another day to ALMOST unnoticeable. Wish i had known the book trick, ill try next round
even better than the book method is to place it in the sun for an hour or two once a day for the first 2 days. i also have the armorshield and thats how i do it. its exactly like tinting car windows. the sun drys the solution and smooths micro ripples that create the most distortion.
I have one of these on the way....Thanks for the info.
I hated it. I actually had two and they both came scuffed up. Without me ever touching them. Install was fine but they really scratch easily. Got the acase and its sooo much better. Also the armorshield doesn't work with the dock.
I've used both of these on both my G2s and G3s and want to share my findings. Feel free to share other brands and your results.
I carry my phones two ways. During work, they are in my shirt pockets where the only things rubbing on them are paper and the occasional dollar bills(between 6-14 hours a day). When not working, I place my phones in my front pocket with the screens facing each other. Keys and change will also be in that pocket. When I only have one phone, the screen faces my leg(between 2-4 hours average). I almost always have both phones at the same time.
iLoome Flex: This protector has a hardness rating of 8H. Despite that, it is flexible. I chose this first because I expected the flexibility to help dissipate any force applied to It. It did it's job well. Over a 6 month time period, it never chipped or cracked until I removed it, where it then basically crumbled to pieces during removal. The fit was good, not great. There was a gap around the edges, but that became a moot point once I put on my incipio case. I did not have any lifting issues like others have claimed. Installation was somewhat easy because of a taped hinged installation design to help figure out placement prior to removing the adhesive protection. There was still some difficulty due to it being smaller and trying to center the gaps while aligning the opening for the sensors. The feel of the glass wasn't as smooth as a bare screen and took some adjusting. In the end I preferred this because it allowed me to be more accurate in my selections and typing. I ended up removing it because after 6 months of use, the screen had become scuffed from use., which makes me question the hardness rating. That being said, I prefer the feel of this over a bare screen.
ZAGG: this protector has a hardness rating of 9H. There is very little play in regards to flexibility. The fit of this protector was superior with a very small gap which disappeared once a case was put on. Installation is the same as every other ZAGG protector, but this was the easiest I had ever done. Because of the great fit, it went on the first time and didn't need to squeegeed. Thinking I got lucky, I removed it and tried again with the same result. The feel of the protector is much slicker than the iLoome and dare I say, even the screen. It really feels like there isn't anything there. Since I've used It, however, the slickness has been a problem for me. I make more typing errors and accuracy has gone down the drain. When playing games like clash of clans where I can tap and hold, I get no response because my finger will almost always slide. It takes 2-3 deliberate tries before I get the desired response. In addition, I get A LOT of accidental screen presses from something as simple as scrolling through a page or feed. I have touch tracking on and the accuracy is off while using this protector by a millimeter or two. Sometimes, touches won't even register. This alone is almost enough to make me switch back to iLoome. After only a month, the screen still looks brand New. As for the actual protection, it was accidentally chipped by someone in an environment where it shouldn't have happened. Clearing away the chipped area resulted in smaller chips coming off. Once it was cleaned, it seemed like ther would be no other damage. Later that night, I dropped the phone about 3 1/2 feet flat on it's face. The raised edges of the case kept the screen from actually contacting the concrete. When I examined the phone, there was now a 1 1/2 inch hairline crack coming from the chip. It is barely noticeable and doesn't feel like it's there. No bubbles or lifted areas. I enabled developer options and tested touch across all areas of the chip and crack and found no loss of function and there was full responsiveness. This is still currently on my G3. I plan to keep it on for a while longer to see how it stands up to daily wear and tear.
I'll update as I continue to use the ZAGG and what I decide to use in the long run as well as other protectors I try out. Again, feel free to share your own experiences with these or other glass protectors.
Dropped my phone on its corner today. The crack spread across the screen. Still no effect on usage, but it wasn't a big or hard drop. It seems that once the ZAGG is chipped, it's shot.
I used an iCarez 0.2mm tempered glass screen protector on my G3. It was an easy install in the steamy bathroom and provides pretty good sensitivity, unless my fingers are really dry and cold.
It also smears really bad if your fingers are the least bit oily or greasy. Don't handle the phone after eating buttered popcorn. It claims to be olephobic, but maybe not so much.
Lastly, on my first airline flight with it, it cracked a couple of curves across the lower left. Nothing fell off. iCarez is sending me a replacement, but made sure to tell me that breaking it voids the warranty. It was in my pants pocket when it cracked. I might go with a tough plastic one next.
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I used an iCarez 0.2mm tempered glass screen protector on my G3. It was an easy install in the steamy bathroom and provides pretty good sensitivity, unless my fingers are really dry and cold.
It also smears really bad if your fingers are the least bit oily or greasy. Don't handle the phone after eating buttered popcorn. It claims to be olephobic, but maybe not so much.
Lastly, on my first airline flight with it, it cracked a couple of curves across the lower left. Nothing fell off. iCarez is sending me a replacement, but made sure to tell me that breaking it voids the warranty. It was in my pants pocket when it cracked. I might go with a tough plastic one next.
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Best advice ever! Always forget the steamy bathroom. Really does make a difference!
Have bnib 9h 0.3mm icarez true glass. Got as gift. Probably saving for when I sell the phone. Currently using icarez matte protector. I basically said ok I'll put on the tempered glass as soon as this plastic ones scratches. But no matter what this plastic one is not scratching at all. Kind of funny. What's everyones comment on screen sensitivity? I'm very concerned that using anything other than a regular protector that it's going to significantly decrease sensitivity to touch.
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I don't understand the G3 touch sensitivity at all. Mine seems sometimes to just be untouchable. I mean, like in Ingress, I will sometimes have to really bang on the button several times before it will register a press, then other times it is normal, for the same button. I am not at all sure this has anything to do with the glass protector though. Almost seems like lag.
trent999 said:
I used an iCarez 0.2mm tempered glass screen protector on my G3. It was an easy install in the steamy bathroom and provides pretty good sensitivity, unless my fingers are really dry and cold.
It also smears really bad if your fingers are the least bit oily or greasy. Don't handle the phone after eating buttered popcorn. It claims to be olephobic, but maybe not so much.
Lastly, on my first airline flight with it, it cracked a couple of curves across the lower left. Nothing fell off. iCarez is sending me a replacement, but made sure to tell me that breaking it voids the warranty. It was in my pants pocket when it cracked. I might go with a tough plastic one next.
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Forgot about that. The iLoome smudges like crazy. The ZAGG doesnt.
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I don't understand the G3 touch sensitivity at all. Mine seems sometimes to just be untouchable. I mean, like in Ingress, I will sometimes have to really bang on the button several times before it will register a press, then other times it is normal, for the same button. I am not at all sure this has anything to do with the glass protector though. Almost seems like lag.
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It appears to have the same issue the G2 had at launch. It was fixed with an update.
crashN2u said:
I've used both of these on both my G2s and G3s and want to share my findings. Feel free to share other brands and your results.
I carry my phones two ways. During work, they are in my shirt pockets where the only things rubbing on them are paper and the occasional dollar bills(between 6-14 hours a day). When not working, I place my phones in my front pocket with the screens facing each other. Keys and change will also be in that pocket. When I only have one phone, the screen faces my leg(between 2-4 hours average). I almost always have both phones at the same time.
iLoome Flex: This protector has a hardness rating of 8H. Despite that, it is flexible. I chose this first because I expected the flexibility to help dissipate any force applied to It. It did it's job well. Over a 6 month time period, it never chipped or cracked until I removed it, where it then basically crumbled to pieces during removal. The fit was good, not great. There was a gap around the edges, but that became a moot point once I put on my incipio case. I did not have any lifting issues like others have claimed. Installation was somewhat easy because of a taped hinged installation design to help figure out placement prior to removing the adhesive protection. There was still some difficulty due to it being smaller and trying to center the gaps while aligning the opening for the sensors. The feel of the glass wasn't as smooth as a bare screen and took some adjusting. In the end I preferred this because it allowed me to be more accurate in my selections and typing. I ended up removing it because after 6 months of use, the screen had become scuffed from use., which makes me question the hardness rating. That being said, I prefer the feel of this over a bare screen.
ZAGG: this protector has a hardness rating of 9H. There is very little play in regards to flexibility. The fit of this protector was superior with a very small gap which disappeared once a case was put on. Installation is the same as every other ZAGG protector, but this was the easiest I had ever done. Because of the great fit, it went on the first time and didn't need to squeegeed. Thinking I got lucky, I removed it and tried again with the same result. The feel of the protector is much slicker than the iLoome and dare I say, even the screen. It really feels like there isn't anything there. Since I've used It, however, the slickness has been a problem for me. I make more typing errors and accuracy has gone down the drain. When playing games like clash of clans where I can tap and hold, I get no response because my finger will almost always slide. It takes 2-3 deliberate tries before I get the desired response. In addition, I get A LOT of accidental screen presses from something as simple as scrolling through a page or feed. I have touch tracking on and the accuracy is off while using this protector by a millimeter or two. Sometimes, touches won't even register. This alone is almost enough to make me switch back to iLoome. After only a month, the screen still looks brand New. As for the actual protection, it was accidentally chipped by someone in an environment where it shouldn't have happened. Clearing away the chipped area resulted in smaller chips coming off. Once it was cleaned, it seemed like ther would be no other damage. Later that night, I dropped the phone about 3 1/2 feet flat on it's face. The raised edges of the case kept the screen from actually contacting the concrete. When I examined the phone, there was now a 1 1/2 inch hairline crack coming from the chip. It is barely noticeable and doesn't feel like it's there. No bubbles or lifted areas. I enabled developer options and tested touch across all areas of the chip and crack and found no loss of function and there was full responsiveness. This is still currently on my G3. I plan to keep it on for a while longer to see how it stands up to daily wear and tear.
I'll update as I continue to use the ZAGG and what I decide to use in the long run as well as other protectors I try out. Again, feel free to share your own experiences with these or other glass protectors.
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I have the Zagg and just like you I have sensitivity issues to the point I get frustrated at times when it wouldn't respond to my taps and presses. I don't get much smudging but I have nothing to compare it to. I was thinking of getting Spigen's GLAS.tR NANO SLIM protector since it is 0.23 mm thick compared to Zagg's 0.4 mm thickness but the price is pretty steep.
Note: I have edited the subject line to reflect the latest data I have. See post #3 below. It appears that the Tocol screen protector, which many reviews said does not interfere with the fingerprint reader, is the actual culprit
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Downloaded the December update, installed smoothly and I see ZERO improvement in the fingerprint reader success rate. Same symptoms as pre update - the left finger work reasonably well, but the right finger fails massively. Most of the time I just run out of tries and have to enter the PIN to unlock. I have tried defining multiple times, focussing on different areas of the finger, trying to trigger with a full overlap or edge touch, etc. Nothing works consistently. For example, I can get the fingerprint reader to trigger and unlock with the finger placed down a certain way, then I lock the phone and try to place the finger as much as possible in the same location and reader will fail repeatedly.
What gives? This is with the Tocol screen protectors that supposedly do not interfere with fingerprint operation. I am coming to the Pixel 6 from the OP7T where the optical reader works very very well, so there is nothing wrong with my right fingerprint per se. Any suggestions? Have tried this with both low and high touch sensitivity, which should have nothing to do with the optical sensor.
Very disappointed with this phone so far. There are so many people here who report no issues, so I am wondering if there is a hardware sample variation?
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Downloaded the December update, installed smoothly and I see ZERO improvement in the fingerprint reader success rate. Same symptoms as pre update - the left finger work reasonably well, but the right finger fails massively. Most of the time I just run out of tries and have to enter the PIN to unlock. I have tried defining multiple times, focussing on different areas of the finger, trying to trigger with a full overlap or edge touch, etc. Nothing works consistently. For example, I can get the fingerprint reader to trigger and unlock with the finger placed down a certain way, then I lock the phone and try to place the finger as much as possible in the same location and reader will fail repeatedly.
What gives? This is with the Tocol screen protectors that supposedly do not interfere with fingerprint operation. I am coming to the Pixel 6 from the OP7T where the optical reader works very very well, so there is nothing wrong with my right fingerprint per se. Any suggestions? Have tried this with both low and high touch sensitivity, which should have nothing to do with the optical sensor.
Very disappointed with this phone so far. There are so many people here who report no issues, so I am wondering if there is a hardware sample variation?
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That's weird. Mine works great after the mid November update. Did you remove and added the fingerprints again?
Yes, multiple times. I finally decided to pull off the Tocol screen protector and things started working . So much for hundreds of reviews on Amazon stating that it is one of the few that does not interfere with the fingerprint reader.
Anyone has suggestions about screen protectors that do not interfere with the Pixel 6 fingerprint reader? I am very rough on my phones and without a screen protector the screen will be all dinged up by keys or other things in my pockets within weeks.
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Yes, multiple times. I finally decided to pull off the Tocol screen protector and things started working . So much for hundreds of reviews on Amazon stating that it is one of the few that does not interfere with the fingerprint reader.
Anyone has suggestions about screen protectors that do not interfere with the Pixel 6 fingerprint reader? I am very rough on my phones and without a screen protector the screen will be all dinged up by keys or other things in my pockets within weeks.
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Im using the URSOQ one from Amazon. Works great so far
Here is a list of "approved" screen protectors
Google lists Pixel 7 and 6 screen protectors certified to work with fingerprint sensor
Google has a list of certified brands that make screen protectors for Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, and 7 Pro's under-display fingerprint sensor...
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The Otterbox one can be ordered from Best Buy with free shipping and 5 day delivery.
I have a Mr. Shield tempered glass glass protector and the fingerprint sensor works reasonbly well. Making sure your skin is not dry is very helpful.
im using a Spigen screen protector. I did turn on the extra sensitivity setting but ended up turning it off as it was too sensitive.
My FPR works BUT its no better than before being honest...
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After having figured out that initial learning is the solution for me, it works without any issues.
I use Tocol as well.
Have you tried this?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...n-thats-how-i-got-it-working-finally.4360339/
Do screen protectors actually work as advertised? I used to always have one on and more often than not they cracked at the slightest drop or event. Then I finally said I'm not spending another dime on them since my phone was about ready for an upgrade anyway within 6 months. Sure enough I dropped it a couple of times without a scratch. I never got another one and it's been at least 3 years. Now with FPR an issue perhaps it's not worth it? Just my opinion no need to flame. Are there any studies about the usefulness of them?
I am more concerned about scratches to the screen as hopefully my case protects the screen when dropped. Having said that I have only had a screen protector crack once. I had dropped the phone 4' on concrete. Protector cracked, screen fine.
Back in the day I used foils to protect against scratches.
Nowerdays we use glass protectors on all our phones.
And as my daughter and wife had several impact cracks, I came to the conclusion or illusion, protectors seem to have saved a couple of displays. Sometimes the cracks in the protectors looked like spiderwebs. I am pretty shure thes incidents would have definitely killed display glass.
Totally comes down to personal choice. Some people drop there phones a lot. Some don't.
For me, I'm historically a non dropper but i occasionally put my phone in my pocket and forget there is a key or something else already in there. Thats been the time where I've scratched my screen.
Tool Belt said:
I am more concerned about scratches to the screen as hopefully my case protects the screen when dropped. Having said that I have only had a screen protector crack once. I had dropped the phone 4' on concrete. Protector cracked, screen fine.
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@phupton Yeah I get it and I was in that camp for a long time. But I wonder if the screen would have cracked or that the protector is so fragile it breaks way sooner than the screen would. That's why I'd love to see some studies. As for scratches that's another story of which I'm not sure. I never place my phone in a pocket with anything in it, be it my jeans, sweats, jacket or laptop bag. It's even rare I have a tissue in one of those pockets. So scratches are a non issue for me. (fingers crossed so I don't jinx it) lol
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a non dropper
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I'd consider me as a non dropper as well.
And then there was this one day when I forgot about my phone in a suit jacket pocket, put my jacket over a stair railing and my brand new Pixel made its way 2 floors down with a couple of smashing concrete and metal hits in between.
It not only survived, it was flawless. I don't know if the protective glass played a role. Still gave me peace of mind.
It's a similar argument to if you should use a 'clear' filter on a DSLR lens to help protect the lens from scratches
+ When you clean it, you are only risking scratches on the filter, which is relatively cheap to replace
+ It 'feels' you are protecting the lens
+ It also keeps fingermarks and liquids away from the lens
+ It's actually probably easier to clean, being flat
- The filter can make optical reflections and other artifacts worse
- The coatings on the front lens element (the one that's exposed) tend to be very tough anyway
- If the filter gets hit hard enough to break it, shards of glass from it may hit and damage the lens anyway
So just like with screen protectors - pros and cons and personal preferences. No absolute good or bad....
I'm a Nikon and non filter kind of guy.
Looks we are making good progress OT-ing.
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After having figured out that initial learning is the solution for me, it works without any issues.
I use Tocol as well.
Have you tried this?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...n-thats-how-i-got-it-working-finally.4360339/
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Had not tried this specifically but had tried putting a bit of saliva on my fingertips and then wiping them off. Will keep that in mind when the new screen protector arrives. Without a protector the FPR is working great, but knowing myself I am going to scratch the screen with keys or something else within a week of running "naked".
With respect to the protector discussion - I agree that protectors have close to zero benefit when it comes to drops. But I am using them because I am not very careful with my stuff and tend to scratch screens and lenses with keys, letting them slosh around in a pocket on the dashboard of the Jeep, etc. I am running a Spigen Liquid Air case which I have used for many years with many different phones and the design seems to be good enough to protect against drops.
I think you need new fingers.
I use this screen protector fingerprint works great for me. Also it feels a lot like glass in use. Easy installation as well.
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Whats funny is I bought a similar one from rhinoshield that was more expensive and this one works way better. Fingerprint performance was bad with the rhinoshield one. This one works perfect every time.
I'm using whatever tempered glass protector came with my case, my single fingerprint has worked just fine since the November update.
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