Hadn't seen a thread yet for glass screen protectors, but I wanted to share the one I bought on Amazon and received today. I think it looks great. It has a nice feel and lays down on all of the edges. There is an ever so slight gap to the edge of the phone, but I would assume that that would help if you wanted to rock a case. I'm going naked for now, but I have ordered a black matte slickwrap that I'm excited to apply. I will definitely start a thread as soon as that comes in. Here's the link to the screen protector. I almost got the DMax Armor one, but I went with the KUGI one because the picture only had a cutout for the front facing camera. Turns out the cutout is larger than the picture, but the cutout is uniform and I like it just fine.
http://www.amazon.com/ONETOUCH-prot...sr=1-3&keywords=idol+3+glass+screen+protector
Looks good. I have one coming from ebay. We shall see how that looks.
I got mine amazon and it looks fine.
Any issues installing the glass protector? Is it better to take off the case or can it be applied with it on? Some posts about glass protectors ended up in the thread about what case people are using. FYI.
I purchased the Nillkin tempered glass screen protector from here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/161735243879?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
If you look at the pictures for the screen protector you will see that the slot cut out at top does NOT line up with the camera......is that normal? Look at the last pic here: http://www.aliexpress.com/item-img/...tive-film-for-Alcatel-Idol-3/32371525568.html
I applied it and it seems to work fine...just thought it was strange the cutout didn't line up. *shrug*
The cutout is for the proximity sensor only. I like the idea of added protection to the camera. How are your pictures after the install?
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The cutout is for the proximity sensor only. I like the idea of added protection to the camera. How are your pictures after the install?
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Seem fine although honestly I don't use the front facing camera all that often...a "selfie" person I'm not.
I just received one from Amazon that's a dollar cheaper than the one lordlittlebrooks posted and I love it! Fits great and was super easy to install.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010FYFGZO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
Could anyone with one of the tempered glass protectors let us know how they are? Does it change the quality of the display in any way? Are the whites still as white? Is there more friction when swiping your finger on the screen?
Some reviews have suggested that there's a loss of response with these protectors in place. Anyone seeing that?
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Could anyone with one of the tempered glass protectors let us know how they are? Does it change the quality of the display in any way? Are the whites still as white? Is there more friction when swiping your finger on the screen?
Some reviews have suggested that there's a loss of response with these protectors in place. Anyone seeing that?
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I haven't noticed any of those issues with the one I have. I was worried that it would hinder the image quality of the phone but I haven't observed that to be the case. I also don't notice any latency issues with it on. Also, I feel like it does a better job of resisting finger prints than the original screen. Over-all, I'm very happy I purchased one.
I felt like the screen was brighter and also like how resistant it is to fingerprints. It seemed to be to be more responsive to taps, swipes and drags. It was my first tempered glass screen protector and I promptly went out and ordered some for my other devices.
received mine from here : http://www.ebay.com/itm/15170519890...49&var=450907160802&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
just make sure to chose the 1pc tempered glass
no problem with sensors or camera, took me less than one minute to install
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received mine from here : http://www.ebay.com/itm/15170519890...49&var=450907160802&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
just make sure to chose the 1pc tempered glass
no problem with sensors or camera, took me less than one minute to install
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The hardness on that one is only 4H as opposed to the nillkin 9H for a similar price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Nillkin...-Idol-3-5-5-/161735243879?hash=item25a82bf867
were u drunk when u quoted me it's a 9H : )
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Tempered Glass (Glass Material) Specification:
Material: Tempered Glass with 99.8 % Clarity
Hardness: Super high definition clarity with Maximum protection (9H) from scratches to high impact drops
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were u drunk when u quoted me it's a 9H : )
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Material: Tempered Glass with 99.8 % Clarity
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No I wasn't. I do however realize the 4h I read was for the pet film. In that event whichever one is cheapest would do.
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I just received one from Amazon that's a dollar cheaper than the one lordlittlebrooks posted and I love it! Fits great and was super easy to install.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010FYFGZO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
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That is the same one I bought from Ebay for $5.99 but it looks like they just dropped the price to $4.99 now (direct from Hapurs.) http://www.ebay.com/itm/111702012356?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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received mine from here : http://www.ebay.com/itm/15170519890...49&var=450907160802&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
just make sure to chose the 1pc tempered glass
no problem with sensors or camera, took me less than one minute to install
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Thanks!! I bought this one too and installed it using these instructions. It looks just like lordlittlebrooks's first post photos, it fits nicely although I wish it was flush with the whole screen. But hey, it shipped fast and the price was right.
David C.
Given that the screen is already raised up a bit by design, I'd be concerned that the thickness of the glass protector would make it stick up even more, and give an abrupt edge to it.
Never had a problem w/ the hard plastic/film ones; just expect to have to throw away and replace them every few months.
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I'm disappointed with the grainy look of the Moshi iVisor AG and I want to get a Steinheil.
Would this be a good price?
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=290624068662&index=17&nav=SEARCH&nid=04730414206
I just saw it on eBay and wondering if someone else will buy it first.
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I am pretty sure I bought mine from Amazon which saved me a few bucks on shipping. I highly recommend this product. It is clear and pretty smooth. In retrospect, I may get the oleophobic version next.
I got the Oleophobic version the other day. Ordered from Amazon to save on shipping since I'm a Prime member. Absolutely love this protector. You can't even tell that its on the phone unless you look closely at it. Its smooth, clear, no rainbow affect, finger prints hardly show and if they do wipe away with ease. Great protector. One side note, they send you two in the package. Nice surprise...
In my opinion, Steinheil makes the best screen protector on the market. I've been using them for years on all my devices.
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I got the Oleophobic version the other day. Ordered from Amazon to save on shipping since I'm a Prime member. Absolutely love this protector. You can't even tell that its on the phone unless you look closely at it. Its smooth, clear, no rainbow affect, finger prints hardly show and if they do wipe away with ease. Great protector. One side note, they send you two in the package. Nice surprise...
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Do you know if the Oleophobic has the same clarity as the Ultra Clear? I dont want to get anything that will cloud the screen.
It's a great screen protector, I bought the Oleophobic version and you cannot tell that it's even there.
Using the Oleophobic.
Noticeably more friction than the stock screen.
Does appear to make finger oils more apparent than stock screen.
Easy to wipe off.
Does cover the Front facing camera and sensor ports.
I highly suspect the protector would affect front camera performance, although I have not checked this.
Cutout for the earpiece only.
Two pieces in the package, with cloth and scraper. No alcohol wipes.
As always, apply in a clean, dust-free environment.
I'd call it above average.
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Do you know if the Oleophobic has the same clarity as the Ultra Clear? I dont want to get anything that will cloud the screen.
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I am using the Ultra Crystal Clear and I am very happy with it. It did not affect the clarity of the screen before and after installing it. I chose it for the clarity and for the scratch protection.
Unless someone has used or installed both versions on their phone, I think it will hard to judge what is better in terms of clarity. HTH.
Quotes from the SGP web site :
(Sorry I can't still post URL, so if you go to their sgpstore.com site and under cell phone > Samsung SGS2 AT&T)
Ultra Crystal and Ultra Oleophobic screen protectors are both clear type where it absolutely doesn't affect the screen image quality.
Ultra Crystal has glass-like surface coating with the best resistance against scratches.
Ultra Oleophobic has an oil resistant coating to resist oil and other contaminants.
Ultra Crystal : Ultimate Clarity
• Ultra Crystal : 25% Thicker than previous model
• Hard coated for Scratches and Scuffs Proof
• High Quality Optical Enhancement Film
• Ultimate Clarity surface hardness : 4H
Ultra Oleophobic : Oil-Resistance
• Oleophobic coating : Oil-resistance coating
• it protects from staining of oils, cosmetics and other contaminations
• High Quality Optical Enhancement Film
• Good Surface Hardness : 3H
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I'm disappointed with the grainy look of the Moshi iVisor AG and I want to get a Steinheil.
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I agree with you on the grainy aspect of the Moshi iVisor screen protector.
I was almost going to purchase it at the AT&T store when two of the AT&T sales guys showed me their Infuse phones one with the iVisor installed and one without. And that's when I decided to go with Steinheil instead. The iVisor on that phone made his screen so matte or so grainy.
Obviously the iVisor has other advantages (scratch resistant, reusable) but not the clarity one for me.
I'm looking to get a screen protector for my galaxy s2 as well. i've heard a lot of horror stories with screen protectors and leaving residue/ruining the screen so I'm a little hesitant in choosing one.
I know this phone has gorilla glass but it never hurt to protect it.
Is the ultra oleophobic worth the 13.99? Can someone confirm the front-facing camera quality since the protector covers it?
Or should i settle for those $1-3 ones on ebay?
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I'm looking to get a screen protector for my galaxy s2 as well. i've heard a lot of horror stories with screen protectors and leaving residue/ruining the screen so I'm a little hesitant in choosing one.
I know this phone has gorilla glass but it never hurt to protect it.
Is the ultra oleophobic worth the 13.99? Can someone confirm the front-facing camera quality since the protector covers it?
Or should i settle for those $1-3 ones on ebay?
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I just got my olephobic, it's well worth the $14. Front facing cam is not affected by it, picture quality is beautiful. It blocks oils, so you can easily wipe them off, for that fresh feeling.
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I really like sgp ... the only complaint if.I had to find one is that they seem to carry some charge that attracts.lint/dust... never had problems with dust when pulling my phone out of my pocket on the stock screen... but after installing the protector, it always comes out with a fair amount of dust ...
Again, I still really like it.... great clarity...
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I really like sgp ... the only complaint if.I had to find one is that they seem to carry some charge that attracts.lint/dust... never had problems with dust when pulling my phone out of my pocket on the stock screen... but after installing the protector, it always comes out with a fair amount of dust ...
Again, I still really like it.... great clarity...
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Same here, the screen protector is so smooth that it's like a lint magnet lol.
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I use sgp screen protectors on all of my devices and i love them. I have tried all of them but the only one that i use and wikll ever use on this device is the ultra crystal because its the only one that doesnt take away from the shininess of this screen. The screen on this phone is by far the best on the market so i want to keep it that way.
Well I guess the comments answer my questions. I'm not too worried about protection, but just want something that will show less fingerprints.
Im planning to get the oleophobic one aswell but I had a question about if I should use this screen protector that came with this gel case I purchased off eBay. the case is nice and all and it came with an ordinary protector, but because I've never applied a screen protector on any phone before - I was wondering should i apply it? I'm very obsessive about the screen on my galaxy s2 and don't know if removing a screen protector incase i dont like it will damage the screen or anything? there is no adhesive or other solution that came with it, its one of those that u just apply it on after removing covers on both sides
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Im planning to get the oleophobic one aswell but I had a question about if I should use this screen protector that came with this gel case I purchased off eBay. the case is nice and all and it came with an ordinary protector, but because I've never applied a screen protector on any phone before - I was wondering should i apply it? I'm very obsessive about the screen on my galaxy s2 and don't know if removing a screen protector incase i dont like it will damage the screen or anything? there is no adhesive or other solution that came with it, its one of those that u just apply it on after removing covers on both sides
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It should be fine, and you should use the one you got with your case for practice before putting on the steinheil one, I wish I did. After using both steinheil protectors, I put on the ebay one perfect, wish it was the other way around, lol.
joewoo said:
I really like sgp ... the only complaint if.I had to find one is that they seem to carry some charge that attracts.lint/dust... never had problems with dust when pulling my phone out of my pocket on the stock screen... but after installing the protector, it always comes out with a fair amount of dust ...
Again, I still really like it.... great clarity...
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I fill you,,, same here it is a dust magnet.
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It should be fine, and you should use the one you got with your case for practice before putting on the steinheil one, I wish I did. After using both steinheil protectors, I put on the ebay one perfect, wish it was the other way around, lol.
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Will do, and are there any problems when removing them? I don't want to start digging at the edges with my nails or anything or do they come right off easily? I've heard tape is helpful?
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Will do, and are there any problems when removing them? I don't want to start digging at the edges with my nails or anything or do they come right off easily? I've heard tape is helpful?
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Yeah, scotch tape works pretty well, even just to remove a little bit of the edge
steinheil works great for me, most people can't even tell its there. though I did screw up with the first one but they send two so hopefully it takes less tries than that[COLOR="Silver
What is the best (quality and cost) tempered glass screen protector for the G3? I previously had an M8 and bought my first ever tempered glass screen protector, Zagg Glass. It was fantastic, looked and felt like there was nothing there and the application process took 20 seconds. However, I'm sure there are other ones out there that are just as good quality wise but far less expensive. Thanks.
I use this one myself and like it a lot. Nice fit, ultra thin, rounded edges, crystal clear and a 9 hardness. Very satisfied with this one.
Orzly
Just perfect
I use one by Pthink. 9H hardness, very clear, and very very smooth coating which does not leave fingerprints or oil! very satisfied with this purchase and was around $12 on amazon. I prefer this one due to the cutouts up top.
Can you please use the long thread already dedicated to this tooic instead of making a New one please...
Please search before making new threads
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I recommend Bepak H+ have used it on my G3 and HTC M8
My nano.tr was great for about 3 days. Now its coming up in 2 places
I refuse to buy another Spigen Nano t.r after 5 of them with countless issues. Ive had them stop sticking for no reason, crack without ever dropping my phone and the list goes on.
I bought a Mime ghost glass and its a huge improvement. It also only cost 28 with free shipping from their website. Great screen protector especially compared to Spigen.
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fullyflaredfred said:
I use one by Pthink. 9H hardness, very clear, and very very smooth coating which does not leave fingerprints or oil! very satisfied with this purchase and was around $12 on amazon. I prefer this one due to the cutouts up top.
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Any chance you could post a pic, I ordered one and am anxious to see what it looks like exactly.
I use zagg, and it's amazing. I also have the circle wireless case, and the front flap was not affected in any way.
I just got my pThink screen protector in today. It is a perfect fit. Couldn't be happier with the quality and price. I definitely recommend compared to the ones with the big cutout up top...this just has one for the speaker grill and ambient light sensors.
are there any tempered glass screen protector that does not leave any fingerprint behind?
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are there any tempered glass screen protector that does not leave any fingerprint behind?
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If there were I would assume the same layer/technique would be applied on the original Gorilla Glass screen as well.
Some do claim they repel finger prints, that's usually just marketing BS though
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are there any tempered glass screen protector that does not leave any fingerprint behind?
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I've been using a Tech Armor glass screen saver for the last few days and it shows fewer fingerprints than the stock screen. It feels smoother than the regular screen which may have something to do with it. It still gets prints, just not as many and they seem to wipe off easier. Very please with it for $10.
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I just got my pThink screen protector in today. It is a perfect fit. Couldn't be happier with the quality and price. I definitely recommend compared to the ones with the big cutout up top...this just has one for the speaker grill and ambient light sensors.
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this looks like it only has a cutout for the speaker grille?
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this looks like it only has a cutout for the speaker grille?
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The cutout is for the speaker grill and the proximity sensor etc. It does not have an opening for the front facing camera. I've had it for a few days now and LOVE it. The beveled edge is super smooth on the outside edge and the cutout.
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The cutout is for the speaker grill and the proximity sensor etc. It does not have an opening for the front facing camera. I've had it for a few days now and LOVE it. The beveled edge is super smooth on the outside edge and the cutout.
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I bought this protector last night and the slim guard case the other day i think ill be good to go! ill post picutres:good:
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I bought the one carried in the VZW stores and it really cut down on the fingerprint / smudges - I could really tell the difference. But that protector was .4mm thickness and touch sensitivity became an issue for me. So I bought the .2mm iCarez protector. The thickness was just right, but the oleophobic properties are not as good as the VZW protector.
As always, YMMV.
Based on the reviews in this thread I ordered the pThink protector (Free Prime 2-Day shipping FTMFW).
I can't say enough good stuff about this screen protector. It is available on Amazon for around $11(with free prime shipping if you have it). There are a variety of good tempered glass screen protectors. Most of them simply notch out the top near where the speaker, light sensor and proximity sensor are located. This one has a perfectly aligned oval shaped cutout giving it a much more OEM looking appearance. Like most, the edges are pleasantly rounded.
The package is straight forward, complete with requisite chinglish on the outside. The package is generic, saying it includes a 'homer(sic) button' cover. Which doesn't make sense, and sure enough it doesn't include. Opening it up, you see all of the included materials. Nothing outstanding here other than the actual instructions seem to be in normal English! I didn't look closely but I didn't see any chinglish.
Installation is a breeze but good prep ensures success. I cleaned the screen extensively to remove all traces of oil and dust. Since I am a chemist I used chloroform to degrease the screen. I also used it to degrease my fingers (not something I recommend but it works). Once the screen was clean, I applied the tempered glass screen protector by VERY VERY VERY gently lowering it by its sides. I can't stress the very gently enough. If you do it gentle enough it will rest just above the surface and you can use your fingernail to maneuver the screen protector into perfect position. Then just touch down on the screen and watch the "bubble" of bonding spread across the screen, it just drives the air out. The rigidity of the screen protector results in a perfect bubble-free finish. I couldn't believe how easy it was. Once the screen protector was on, I wiped it down with the included microfiber cloth.
Initial impressions? Damn! It's truly crystal clear, I can't seem to find any visual distortion. Touch feels slightly changed due to the oleophobic surface but its clearly glass and feels like a touchscreen. There is ZERO effect on the touchscreen performance. Also, the oleophobic surface DRAMATICALLY reduces the amount of smudges, it doesn't prevent them but its a huge reduction. I have a few pics of the package before installation. Once I cleaned the screen, I lost my camera (my phone is the camera so I couldn't use it). The edges of the screen protector are within fractions of a mm of the display edges. This is necessary to make installation a little easier and to prevent bubbles. I truly could NOT be happier!
I'm really happy with a Bepak one. Rounded edges, smooth, and feels really great to touch. No scratches at all till now with some rough usage.
Although reading the reviews about the pThink one, I'm going to give that a try when something happens to the current Bepak one.
Has anyone found any screen protectors, film, PET, glass, etc. that cover the entire screen correctly? I've already ordered a film one that was all misaligned and didn't cover it well.
I hear that Zagg is coming out with one that's pretty awesome. It supposedly wrap around entirely, front to back.
I must be lucky because I never use a screen protector and have never experienced a broken screen, just use a Otterbox commuter.
I'm also looking for one of the self-healing screen protectors that fits... the ones on Amazon have reviews that say it's cut wrong
Spigen. #closethread
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Spigen. #closethread
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Have you tested them?
I have a few of their screen protectors on order and should arrive in a few days.
Anybody else having issues with SPIGEN?
Don't seem to be sticking at the edges of the protector
I picked up an amFilm glass screen protector -- it's supposed to be full screen coverage.
I think I'll wait on ordering a glass screen protector until someone actually gets one installed and thinks it looks right. I'm wanting an edge to edge one. Even the Amfilm does not mention it's curved or not. Edge to Edge and curved to go to the edges are two different things.
I am going to buy the glass one here. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Galaxy-S...hash=item1a0f20ea52:m:mvH5yB-EhsNPPk95uO127rg
I live in Australia and don't want to wait a month for a screen protector
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I am going to buy the glass one here. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Galaxy-S...hash=item1a0f20ea52:m:mvH5yB-EhsNPPk95uO127rg
I live in Australia and don't want to wait a month for a screen protector
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It says "Not Tempered Glass" if you read closely.
Just put on my skinomi matte. Perfect edge to edge fit. Not digging the rainbow effect though.
vesu said:
It says "Not Tempered Glass" if you read closely.
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OMG thanks for that, Didn't see that. Might just go but this one http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/17211459...49&var=470953615215&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
And then order a full coverage tempered glass later
I've found the IQ Shield wet apply to be a decent alternative to tempered glass. Not quite as smooth and clear, but excellent fit and protection.
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Just put on my skinomi matte. Perfect edge to edge fit. Not digging the rainbow effect though.
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Second the Skinomi Matte, fits nicely. The Edge display looks a bit different under it, like the skin itself is lighting up not like it's a layer on top of the display. Previously used a tempered glass on my GS5 so this is a big difference. Touch feel of the skin is good. Had to remember how to put on a protector cleanly though, took a couple tries to get it done (but I had budgeted one 'practice' protector to burn).
Haven't noticed a rainbow effect though.
Spigen ones cover the whole screen (not full coverage) and from S6 experiance they are actually slightly wider than the active parts of the screen, unliek most ones I have seen that are exactly the same width as the screen.
Can someone confirm that the front dimesions of S6/S7 are the same? Have some spigen ones left and guessing they will fit exactly the same?
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Don't seem to be sticking at the edges of the protector
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Read both positive and negative ones on the S7 version. Some say perfect fit and some say its peels. Might be some quality control issues on first batches I guess as they were selling way before phone release.
Same here with spigen, they don't stick at sides.
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Same here with spigen, they don't stick at sides.
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Thats a bit of bad news. I would have expected better from Spigen.
Indeed, i always buy spigen screen/glass protectors but this time they're not very different from others.
Tbh i tried other screen protectors and spigen ones are the best, they don't stick for less than 1mm but it's away from perfect anyway.
Hi Guys,
Since there is no good tempered glass or screen protector available for the S7(not edge), Spigen has one but that's way too expensive and I wasn't able to find an authentic one in the market. Has anyone tried protectors and skins by GadgetShieldz? Here's the link-
http://www.gadgetshieldz.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-screen-protectors-covers-cases.html
The plus is that if the product is as good as they are describing then it covers the sides too. The con is that there is no actual proof or hands on video regarding the same+it is still expensive atleast for me but there's no other alternative.
Thanks
I just ordered the matte and the ultra clear screen protectors. I didn't buy the body because I have a Rhinoshield bumper and back protector. I'll post a review once they arrive.
Good product the body shield is
Have been using the Gadgetshielz full body protector for 6 months now. It is quite good and the cuts are precise. Quite a lot of work, applying them is. Be patient after applying, in a week or so, the bubbles and wobbles will sort themselves out. Was hard to believe when I completed installation and saw what a mess it was.
That doesn't look like tempered glass. I will NEVER go back to the flimsy protectors. Too many issues with bubbles, etc. But, I have yet to find a tempered glass that full covers the edges. It's more of an issue when things are right at the edges (such as text) that makes it difficult to read, but I'll take that as it's rare knowing that I have a tempered glass protector on that does a better job of absorbing the shock of a drop.
Using their screen protector, with my rhinoshield bumper case and no bubble. Wanted glass first but all those that I bought, the case lifted them or they had the big halo, lifting all around cause the curve screen.
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They are working way far better than the TGP.
billubakra said:
Hi Guys,
Since there is no good tempered glass or screen protector available for the S7(not edge), Spigen has one but that's way too expensive and I wasn't able to find an authentic one in the market. Has anyone tried protectors and skins by GadgetShieldz? Here's the link-
http://www.gadgetshieldz.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-screen-protectors-covers-cases.html
The plus is that if the product is as good as they are describing then it covers the sides too. The con is that there is no actual proof or hands on video regarding the same+it is still expensive atleast for me but there's no other alternative.
Thanks
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Thanks mate. I bought two and will report when it arrives
So, here's why review-
Finally ordered them. It was my first time that I was installing any sort of protector and I was super nervous. The protector kept coming off. I had to wet it with the solutions many times. I drove out the bubbles as many as I could but the end result was way too foggy and messy. But after 48 hours everything was gone, except few dust and fingerprints particles which are my fault BTW there's a huge particle of dust on the back button. Can I lift it up just a tad to remove it? I still have the solution, I am planning to wet it to reapply. Will it work?
Also can anyone suggest a good cover for S7? My current one is a chinese one, but I think it will remove the side protectors if I take the phone out few times because with the side protectors the sides bulge out a bit. @r3xx3r @ere1nion
Any way to get the same cover in India?
iBolski said:
That doesn't look like tempered glass. I will NEVER go back to the flimsy protectors. Too many issues with bubbles, etc. But, I have yet to find a tempered glass that full covers the edges. It's more of an issue when things are right at the edges (such as text) that makes it difficult to read, but I'll take that as it's rare knowing that I have a tempered glass protector on that does a better job of absorbing the shock of a drop.
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I searched for a month, ordered like 10 different tempered glasses from various websites but they all sucked. GS's protector is not a glass but it is the best alternative to a glass.
An out of context question, what are these four stripes/white lines located on the top and bottom side of the phone for? Just along the charger and speaker in the photos below-
http://www.theinquirer.net/w-images...xys7edgereviewusbport-540x334.jpeg?1458143499
https://fscl01.fonpit.de/userfiles/.../AndroidPIT-Samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-2-w782.jpg
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An out of context question, what are these four stripes/white lines located on the top and bottom side of the phone for? Just along the charger and speaker in the photos below-
http://www.theinquirer.net/w-images...xys7edgereviewusbport-540x334.jpeg?1458143499
https://fscl01.fonpit.de/userfiles/.../AndroidPIT-Samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-2-w782.jpg
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Those plastic lines are antenna separators. The frame of the phone is used for different antennas, so they must be separated.
MrDusan said:
Those plastic lines are antenna separators. The frame of the phone is used for different antennas, so they must be separated.
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Thanks Brother. When I saw them for the first time I thought they are there for the light notification purposes.
billubakra said:
Thanks Brother. When I saw them for the first time I thought they are there for the light notification purposes.
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You're welcome! That would actually be cool
Are U still using those GadgetShieldz? I want to buy them.
MrDusan said:
You're welcome! That would actually be cool
Are U still using those GadgetShieldz? I want to buy them.
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Yes, since there's no curved/rounded tempered glass available so still using them. Go for them Brother.
Look into rhinosheild. Absolutely unbeliveable. I'll be ordering mine this week.
With that screen protector, ip68, and my otterbox defender; I will never worry about this phone breaking on me.
James.Markham0757 said:
Look into rhinosheild. Absolutely unbeliveable. I'll be ordering mine this week.
With that screen protector, ip68, and my otterbox defender; I will never worry about this phone breaking on me.
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Not full coverage as per the reviews-
https://rhinoshield.io/products/galaxy-s7-screen-protector?variant=12329024001
An update, I used my phone with the Samsung Gear VR yesterday and when I removed it the protector from the upper side of the phone, where the front camera is got removed I tried to paste the same but it is full of bubbles now . Is anyone else using GS's protector with VR?
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Not full coverage as per the reviews-
https://rhinoshield.io/products/galaxy-s7-screen-protector?variant=12329024001
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Correct it is not. I use the Otterbox Commuter and Otterbox Defender so this is not an issue for me particularly. I had a partial screen protector on already so no shift in change for me there either. I just received mine in the mail today. The back application was by far harder than the front. I didn't get it perfect. It's the material used on the back. I will not be testing this screen protector but I feel confident with it on. Hopefully it will never need to prove itself.
So, my protector is screwed thanks to Gear VR, it kept on removing the upper part of the protector every time I put the phone in the Gear VR or took it out. Has anyone tried the so called buff guard(a type of tempered glass) which covers the whole screen even the edges? Is there any alternative for the GadgetShieldz protector?
My wife just upgraded to an S7 (tried the Moto Z and it was too big, bulky and heavy for her). She wanted a tempered glass screen protector, but not like the one I have (which doesn't cover the entire screen due to the curved edges of the S7).
After much research, I found the amFilm glass protector was one that was listed in many top-10 lists as being excellent. This covers the entire glass but gives room on the edges for cases. My wife has a Speck Candyshell case for her phone and the screen protector works fine with it. My only issue with it is that on the top and bottom (which is fully protected), it's colored. So you have to choose the correct color based on your phone (black or gold). I don't understand why it has to be colored. Why not make it all clear so you can see the actual color of the phone? But it DOES cover the entire screen unlike the earlier brands that came out. And it was very easy to apply and there are no bubbles at all. Touch response is excellent from what I could tell. I tested it and couldn't find any "soft" or "blind" spots that didn't react and I just lightly touched, so it was pretty good. I'll wait and see how it goes with my wife after she's had it for awhile. It also comes with a lifetime warranty for the purchased product. That means, and they state this in the documentation that comes with the protector, that the warranty does NOT apply to a warranty replacement item. So that means, if you've swapped out your initial purchase with a warranty item, you'll have to purchase a brand new screen protector to get a lifetime warranty again. That is pretty standard across most things like this, so I have no complaints.
Here is the gold colored one that I ordered and installed since she has a gold S7:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CUKZ296/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
iBolski said:
My wife just upgraded to an S7 (tried the Moto Z and it was too big, bulky and heavy for her). She wanted a tempered glass screen protector, but not like the one I have (which doesn't cover the entire screen due to the curved edges of the S7).
After much research, I found the amFilm glass protector was one that was listed in many top-10 lists as being excellent. This covers the entire glass but gives room on the edges for cases. My wife has a Speck Candyshell case for her phone and the screen protector works fine with it. My only issue with it is that on the top and bottom (which is fully protected), it's colored. So you can to choose the correct color based on your phone (black or gold). I don't understand why it has to be colored. Why not make it all clear so you can see the actual color of the phone? But it DOES cover the entire screen unlike the earlier brands that came out. And it was very easy to apply and there are no bubbles at all. Touch response is excellent from what I could tell. I tested it and couldn't find any "soft" or "blind" spots that didn't react and I just lightly touched, so it was pretty good. I'll wait and see how it goes with my wife after she's had it for awhile. It also comes with a lifetime warranty for the purchased product. That means, and they state this in the documentation that comes with the protector, that the warranty does NOT apply to a warranty replacement item. So that means, if you've swapped out your initial purchase with a warranty item, you'll have to purchase a brand new screen protector to get a lifetime warranty again. That is pretty standard across most things like this, so I have no complaints.
Here is the gold colored one that I ordered and installed since she has a gold S7:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CUKZ296/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Thanks for such a detailed review. There are many protector glasses of that sort available in India, all of them are manufactured in china, but not the brand which you have mentioned. The reviews of the chinese one's is pathetic. So, I didn't go for them. Can you please check and confirm whether the phone fits fine in Gear Vr with the protector that you have installed or not?
This one, though its for the Edge model, looks tempting but I will wait for an early bird's review before ordering the one for the non-Edge version which should be available by tomorrow-
http://www.amazon.in/CEDO-Samsung-G...ems&ie=UTF8&qid=1489471980&sr=1-4&keywords=s7
Is anyone planning on putting extra glass over the cameras? This shouldn't effect the photo quality or AF, right? Any recommended brands out there? Or are you just relying on the raised bezel for whatever case your're using to protect the camera array?
I'll only protect mine with a ringke case, although I'm worried about possible scratches in the future.
The usual go to case for my phones, Spigen Tough Armor, this time comes with only a thin lip over the camera lens and screen. There is like a 0.1mm clearance once I installed dbrand camera skin. I am disappointed in the casing. The past 2 series (Samsung Note 10+ and iPhone 11 Pro Max) had thick camera lens clearance (almost like 0.5cm).
im worried that it may screw up the TOF sensor or somehow mess with the quality of the pics...
anyone have experience on previous phones?
I protect my camera lens with the gadgetshieldz skin or camera protector, The camera protector protects my camera lens from scratches.
I have a dbrand skin on it that covers everything but the actual surface needed for pictures. Don't think I need more than that. Also after watching all the drop test the camera is the last thing that will break or stop working.
They have "tempered glass" screen protectors on Amazon for preorder. There is a hole cut out for the flash and mic. I know it's not quite the same but I've had a tempered glass screen protector on my gropro without any issues.
The camera glass is so big on the s20 ultra, it feels like it needs a screen protector. For $10 on Amazon it might be worth trying out.
elracing21 said:
I have a dbrand skin on it that covers everything but the actual surface needed for pictures. Don't think I need more than that. Also after watching all the drop test the camera is the last thing that will break or stop working.
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Yup, I too have Dbrand skin on the camera bump to prevent scratches. Works well and looks great!
mmafighter077 said:
They have "tempered glass" screen protectors on Amazon for preorder. There is a hole cut out for the flash and mic. I know it's not quite the same but I've had a tempered glass screen protector on my gropro without any issues.
The camera glass is so big on the s20 ultra, it feels like it needs a screen protector. For $10 on Amazon it might be worth trying out.
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Only problem I'm concerned with is the auto focus having even more issues with an extra layer of glass.
sabesh said:
Yup, I too have Dbrand skin on the camera bump to prevent scratches. Works well and looks great!
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Yeah I rock my phones ceaseless but have the entire back with dbrand and a dome shield on the screen. I feel really good about the look and feel of my device.
Just applied the tempered glass screen protector for my phone. It looks good without flash. But when I use the flash, the shot looks hazy. This is going to be a no go for the tempered glass screen protector. See the picture I attached.
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Be best if someone did a glass lens cover that had cutouts for every camera / sensor - rather than risking performance issues by covering them.
Does anyone know of an option like this? - All the ones I can see only have the cutout the for the flash or flash and TOF .. but not the cameras.
Other option is to use a transparent skin i suppose..
Spigen Neo-Hybrid.
this one is pretty coolhttp://imgur.com/a/h5RWQAp
Otterbox defender pro. 44 at walmart. Best money I spent. Shockingly not too bulky.
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I got one with the flash & mic cutout & it works great, not noticing any auto focus issues or flash diffusion. They're pretty thin and scratch resistant I'd say its worth giving it a go.
Kjam33 said:
I got one with the flash & mic cutout & it works great, not noticing any auto focus issues or flash diffusion. They're pretty thin and scratch resistant I'd say its worth giving it a go.
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Got a link?
I got the ESR one
I've got a Mocolo 9H hardness lens protector, works perfectly
I found this and installed it to get a little extra protection for the Camera Glass - the fit is good - installs easy and I have not noticed any issues when using the Flash. It does require that youi carefully place the screen protector on the camera bump (glass) lining up the holes correctly - but they do give you four screen protectors if the first attempt doesn't work. You can find them here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08546Q3LJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1