Has anyone encountered any problems with screen protector for the gs3? The edge of the gorilla glass is not completely flat.
sewhuy said:
Has anyone encountered any problems with screen protector for the gs3? The edge of the gorilla glass is not completely flat.
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I havnt had a chance to apply my SGP crystal clear one yet, but that has a slight curve, not the edges, but I think they should all be OK, they sorta clinge to the screen, so it should stay.
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Because of the curved glass all dry application protectors will not fully cover the full phone. The wet ones will fix this. Just trying to find a wet one that looks as good as a dry protector is hard.
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Because of the curved glass all dry application protectors will not fully cover the full phone. The wet ones will fix this. Just trying to find a wet one that looks as good as a dry protector is hard.
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I'm using the Steinheil Flex HD which is a wet application. I prefer the dry ones but none is available. Not 24 hours yet so some spots tend to have rainbow coloring. I hope it clears up when its completely dry. Fit is perfect though.
gingson said:
I'm using the Steinheil Flex HD which is a wet application. I prefer the dry ones but none is available. Not 24 hours yet so some spots tend to have rainbow coloring. I hope it clears up when its completely dry. Fit is perfect though.
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The Steinheil SGP Crystal is dry, and available, I have 2.
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TeamERA said:
The Steinheil SGP Crystal is dry, and available, I have 2.
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Is that cut smaller than the screen? Are the edges staying firmly?
Put on the full body protector kit from xtremeguard and had no problem due to it being a wet install. The cut is very good on it and there is not a lot of gap on the sides at all, no weird marbling or issues with it being too sticky, I'll update you after a couple of days of it setting in properly.
Installed a Steinheil Ultra Crystal on my wife's phone Friday night. The edges to do completely go down. Kinda irritating...
It doesn't look like Zagg is making an HD version either. A wet application seems to be the only way to get the screen protector to fit properly.
Zagg screen protector is great fit the screen perfect with wet application.
I HIGHLY recommend getting a Zagg HD. Literally looks like nothing is on my screen. The wet application forms and fits to the screen.
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Is that cut smaller than the screen? Are the edges staying firmly?
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Havnt been able to apply it yet, 32gb PB
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I've got the xtremeguard waiting in the wings(pre-sale @ amazon a couple weeks ago). It's a wet application. I'll let you know how it goes/looks after I get the phone.
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When using wet apply screen protectors, and drawing with the pen, you may notice your pen strokes are in the protector. It will create a textured feel. I like it, but some may not.
Orange_furball said:
When using wet apply screen protectors, and drawing with the pen, you may notice your pen strokes are in the protector. It will create a textured feel. I like it, but some may not.
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What protector did you get?
Does this with Zagg Dry Apply too- that's what I'm using. Has to do with the coating of the protector being soft. Some protectors have a hard surface and wont show.
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Also, make sure the person applying it doesn't use too much spray...my guy at Best Buy killed the screen on my first note...its ok though...exchanged it for a white one and im glad i did
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I have the same protector (Zagg) on a white Note. This company put branding on their screen protector which is SUPER annoying.
Orange_furball said:
When using wet apply screen protectors, and drawing with the pen, you may notice your pen strokes are in the protector. It will create a textured feel. I like it, but some may not.
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I love the textured feel it has made
damn, this sucks, hopefully it doesn't add to much resistance to the s-pen. I just ordered some protectors off amazon. Oh well, heres hoping it doesn't ruin the s-pen.
zer0nine said:
I have the same protector (Zagg) on a white Note. This company put branding on their screen protector which is SUPER annoying.
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I think I might cut it off. Lol
damn, this sucks, hopefully it doesn't add to much resistance to the s-pen. I just ordered some protectors off amazon. Oh well, heres hoping it doesn't ruin the s-pen.
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I have the zagg on mine which out of most protectors is the least smooth and is almost has a tacky feel to in my opinion and it's still perfectly usable and after a minute i don't even notice it anymore.
zer0nine said:
I have the same protector (Zagg) on a white Note. This company put branding on their screen protector which is SUPER annoying.
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Wow are you serious. That's why I buy from wrapsol and bestskinsever.com
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zer0nine said:
I have the same protector (Zagg) on a white Note. This company put branding on their screen protector which is SUPER annoying.
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I'm wondering if you might have accidentally installed the cover of the screen protector itself on the phone. My last 2 Zaggs had covers over the actual screen protector that adheres to a white piece of paper. The cover over the screen protector was branded but the protector itself was not. Just a thought.
I figured out that if you scratch and rub the zagg logo it comes off fairly easily.
The zagg ones have branding on the side that goes on tje glass. You applied it upside down. Happened to me my.first time and now i use bse and xtreme guards
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Orange_furball said:
When using wet apply screen protectors, and drawing with the pen, you may notice your pen strokes are in the protector. It will create a textured feel. I like it, but some may not.
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The indent the pen makes will heal it self in a about a day. I noticed after sketching the other day that I had all these marks, kinda looked ugly. Went to bed and the next morning it was if they were not there.
Returned my Zagg protector. While it offered grip, the S-pen sensitivity decreased for me. When I increased the pressure of my writing it had too much drag.
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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.
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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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Flawless
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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I originally had a cheap matte screen protector from eBay... after a few months it was pretty beat up and in need of replacing.
After searching all the different options.. I figured I would give the XtremeGuard Screen Protector a go.
I ordered off eBay XtremeGuard, $2 w/ free shipping. It arrived two days later. It comes with the screen protector, cleaning cloth and squeegee card.
Last night I began the install. It is a "wet" install process. Very similar to installing window tint on a car.
First, I cleaned the phone really well with soap and water and the micro fiber cleaning cloth. Then I prepared the soap and water solution. Only a small amount of soap is needed. I got my fingers wet to prevent fingerprints and peeled the backing off the screen protector. I got the screen protector pretty wet with the solution and placed it on the phone from edge to edge, careful not to get any big bubbles. With it still wet, it's very easy to line it up perfectly.
Once I had it in position, I carefully squeegeed out the solution starting in the center, working outwards. I found getting the squeegee wet with the solution helps it glide across the screen protector. There was a tiny spec near a corner, so I lifted the edge back up, got the spec out and proceeded with the squeegee. After that was done, I wiped away all the excess water solution and let the phone sit for a couple hours.
At first it felt very sticky, but this morning, it seems to be a lot better. The manufacturer says it takes 24 hours to fully dry. But who can wait that long haha. I am being very careful with it until it completely dries.
Overall, it seems very good. The fit is great! I really like the wet install process, as it allows you to position it perfectly and it's very easy to get out any bubbles.
I will report back with an update as I continued to use and abuse my phone. I work in a metal forging plant so my phones experience extreme conditions; 2000°F +, drops, welding and cutting sparks, etc.
I will also post some pictures when I have a chance to use my wife's phone to capture the pic.
I highly recommend the XtremeGuard Screen Protector so far.
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To tacky for me I'd rather buy cheap non wet ones and replace them add they scratch
sent from a guy living in a van down by the river
Update:
Two days have gone by and the screen protector feels smooth, not quite as smooth as the gorilla glass, but close.
Still loving the XtremeGuard
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hollywood528 said:
Update:
Two days have gone by and the screen protector feels smooth, not quite as smooth as the gorilla glass, but close.
Still loving the XtremeGuard
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Good to know. I actually bought this while on sale a few months ago and its still sitting in my backpack. I'll use it after im done with the $2 ebay ones that just stick on :good:
Have you tried Ghost Armor?
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WarEagleUS said:
Have you tried Ghost Armor?
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No I haven't. You recommend it?
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Yes sir I highly do. I'd love to combine what you got with ghost armor for ultimate protection
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WarEagleUS said:
Yes sir I highly do. I'd love to combine what you got with ghost armor for ultimate protection
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Sounds like a Trojan ad lol :laugh:
What is the most recommend screen protector? Or glass protector...opinions please. ...im thinking about the zagg hd
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pvchip3 said:
What is the most recommend screen protector? Or glass protector...opinions please. ...im thinking about the zagg hd
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Tons of threads about screen protectors.
Check those out.
i always go with a clear protect from ebay. I end up getting 6 for like $5 and i change them out if they get scathed or starts to not look clear.
Normally i can go about 6months without a problem. Other times its been a yr.
The never used a glass protector before but i have heard that some of them are very hard to get off and then its still glass so it can scratch. While others will loose there glue and come off.
Illome flex. No problems with the glue though I haven't needed to take it off. Yeah it can scratch but it's much harder to scratch than a plastic protector. You can't even begin to compare to clarity and feel of a plastic protector to glass either.
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I like the Verizon TPU Holster/Case, and so wanted as thin a protector as possible. It's a little on the pricey side, but I went with the 'Just Like Glass Nano' and am extremely pleased with it. Just as thin as a plastic screen protector, but with the clarity and smooth surface texture of glass. Gives me the best of both worlds.
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I've been a fan of Skinomi for years. They have a glass product now that has camphored edges and zero degradation in touch sensitivity. I got one for my G2 and put one on the G3 minutes after unpacking.
Order from them directly or Amazon.
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jimbob_sf said:
I've been a fan of Skinomi for years. They have a glass product now that has camphored edges and zero degradation in touch sensitivity. I got one for my G2 and put one on the G3 minutes after unpacking.
Order from them directly or Amazon.
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how bout some pics and a link
I just purchased this myself. I will try to post some pics once I have it installed.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00L2PDY6O/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_O29Ztb0F1CDPQ
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I received mine today. Installation was very easy and thus far I'm very pleased with the selection. I was going to go with iLoome but this screen protector is definitely worth it!
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So I took my Spigen slim case off and I just realized when I turn my phone horizontally, screen facing up, and look at the screen protector...you can barely tell it is on! This thing is super thin and I didn't realize it after I put it on because I slipped the case on prior to putting the screen protector on. Quite a difference from the iLoome I had on my iPhone 5S! This thing is holding up great as well! So far no scratches and smudges wipe right off.
It is slightly smaller than the full G3 screen, but just slightly!
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Just got mine today too. The fit is good although there is a 1mm gap on each side. I love how the edges are curved though. Definitely worth the money.
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oo3 said:
Just got mine today too. The fit is good although there is a 1mm gap on each side. I love how the edges are curved though. Definitely worth the money.
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How difficult is the installation of the Tech Glass screen protector? Does it install dry?
swcunn said:
How difficult is the installation of the Tech Glass screen protector? Does it install dry?
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Not hard at all. Yes it was a dry install. I just started on the earphone side and used a credit card to put it on evenly.
Also another way to install these is to get some tape.
Align the screen like you want it and make a hinge out of tape.
Remove the adhesive while the protector is still hinged and slowly close the protector down on the glass.
A little late to the party, but I HIGHLY suggest this. I already had a small scratch on my screen, I am quite careful with my phones, the screen is not impervious to scratches, The Skinomi went on without any hassle, super easy dry install, clean screen, peel plastic, and drop it on. Zero bubbles, feels as good if not better than the screen itself and I haven't noticed a single issue with dead spots or hitting icons etc.
No better $15 spent imo. I had some very annoying scratches on my G2 screen after about 6 months, very apparent in the sunlight, I imagine this is a pretty easy replacement if I get scratches on this screen.