What's up guys?
Just thought I'd share some screen protectors I recently purchased for the XA1 Ultra from Amazon which are the Newzerol Full Coverage Tempered Glass!
Firstly let me just say these are fantastic quality and you really get what you get for your money and I see other screen protectors for this model getting some bad reviews and these for me were the only ones that stood out and at the time held 4 x 4* reviews but they didn't hold much info so I took the risk myself.
Cleaning and application was straight forward and the screen sensitivity still feels the same to me, I felt with the original XA screen sensitivity decreases A LOT with tempered glass protectors and this was a slight concern when I got these but this isn't the case fortunately but the only sad thing is my device is white and these are black and have borders down the sides.
I really can't mock these though as I stated they are fantastic value and are covering the WHOLE of my screen which is a bonus, I really recommend getting these being a long term Sony user wanting to constantly protect my beautiful device.
Grab these whilst you can, seriously!
Nice. I'm thinking of picking one of these types of protectors myself because of the full coverage. I've got 2 clear tempered glass ones coming in the mail that I will use in the mean time.
I do wonder why these curved ones need to have black borders around them. Same with the ones for the S8, they would look a lot better if they resembled normal, clear tempered glass ones. Perhaps it has to do with the manufacturing process.
user95 said:
Nice. I'm thinking of picking one of these types of protectors myself because of the full coverage. I've got 2 clear tempered glass ones coming in the mail that I will use in the mean time.
I do wonder why these curved ones need to have black borders around them. Same with the ones for the S8, they would look a lot better if they resembled normal, clear tempered glass ones. Perhaps it has to do with the manufacturing process.
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Thanks dude!
From what I see on Amazon for availability and reviews these were the best option (in my opinion) but as said the borders are a slight killer and the screen does smudge. I must note this is completely flat too, I can't say it's curved that's for sure but so far I think it's great. It was a problem with my Xperia X not having full coverage but it's still immaculate after a year and a half almost. Get back to me on the ones you've got as I'm very interested in that bud!
Just recently received 2 Purple Flexi Gel case's from Amazon too, 1 by L&K which is slightly transparent and the other from J&D Tech which is almost a solid colour and they both fit very well. The L&K case covers the volume controls and the power button whereas the J&D one doesn't, so there's a slight difference on feel. I'd definitely recommend Nillkin Frosted case's too as I've got those for the Xperia X and XA and they're fantastic but do not cover the top and bottom of the device but I am considering one for the XA1 Ultra as they're available online right now ?
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LevsOG said:
Thanks dude!
I'd definitely recommend Nillkin Frosted case's too as I've got those for the Xperia X and XA and they're fantastic but do not cover the top and bottom of the device but I am considering one for the XA1 Ultra as they're available online right now
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The Nillkin frosted shield in Black is actually the first case I got for my xa1 ultra. I've owned these Nillkin style hard cases for other xperia devices in the past and they are great. High Quality, very lightweight, minimal bulk, and the texture is hard to beat as far has hard shell cases go, feels great to the touch and the back material resists scuffs (plus, they always come with a free screen protector which is always nice). And yes, like you said, my only real gripe about it is it doesn't fully cover the top and bottom. Also, the case has started to wear a bit on all the corners - but it's very minor. I'll post photos if I get chance one of these days. I ordered it through Amazon Canada from a third party seller for around $13, but since it came directly from Amazons warehouse shipping was 2 days... otherwise, I would have ordered from Aliexpress where they are half the price, but I couldn't wait 6 weeks or more to get it.
I've got more cases coming from Aliexpress, including a TPU case by X-level. Aliexpress tends to have a tone of selection and most are very inexpensive, but you just have to be patient for it to arrive. Finding Xperia cases in Canada/the US is a little tougher in general, even on Amazon and retailers like BestBuy. Xperia phones just aren't popular here . In the U.K. / Europe, Sony seems to be infinitely more popular.
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The Nillkin frosted shield in Black is actually the first case I got for my xa1 ultra. I've owned these Nillkin style hard cases for other xperia devices in the past and they are great. High Quality, very lightweight, minimal bulk, and the texture is hard to beat as far has hard shell cases go, feels great to the touch and the back material resists scuffs (plus, they always come with a free screen protector which is always nice). And yes, like you said, my only real gripe about it is it doesn't fully cover the top and bottom. Also, the case has started to wear a bit on all the corners - but it's very minor. I'll post photos if I get chance one of these days. I ordered it through Amazon Canada from a third party seller for around $13, but since it came directly from Amazons warehouse shipping was 2 days... otherwise, I would have ordered from Aliexpress where they are half the price, but I couldn't wait 6 weeks or more to get it.
I've got more cases coming from Aliexpress, including a TPU case by X-level. Aliexpress tends to have a tone of selection and most are very inexpensive, but you just have to be patient for it to arrive. Finding Xperia cases in Canada/the US is a little tougher in general, even on Amazon and retailers like BestBuy. Xperia phones just aren't popular here . In the U.K. / Europe, Sony seems to be infinitely more popular.
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Wow that's a surprise hehehe, glad to hear your voice on the Nillkin cases and nice to see someone thinks the same as me but I managed to bag a discount code from Nillkin for 20% off so I'll definitely be using that this coming pay day tehehehe.
As for AliExpress, I can't say I've ever used it or thought to use it myself so firstly I'd like to thank you for mentioning that site but after reading this I had a nice little browse on there and boy can you find some great deals but I see what you mean about the shipping, jesus dude!
Fortunately, I managed to find some tempered glass lens protectors stating that they're pretty much all for the X range and selected my model and apparently they're going to take upto 30 days here in the UK for me which yes is quite long but we'll see if they turn up and do the job.
Any pics yet my man?
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As for AliExpress, I can't say I've ever used it or thought to use it myself so firstly I'd like to thank you for mentioning that site but after reading this I had a nice little browse on there and boy can you find some great deals but I see what you mean about the shipping, jesus dude!
Any pics yet my man?
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Yeah with Aliexpress it's hit or miss, sometimes the items arrive in the first half of the shipping estimate, other times, at the latter end or even beyond that . That being said, there are some steals and unique finds as far as cases go, you just have to do a little research and digging with what little information the sellers often provide. I find the photos and star ratings posted by users the most helpful.
I will order a full-coverage screen protector like yours if I end up hating the clear tempered ones I ordered (still waiting on them in the mail from Aliexpress, I got 2 x for around $2.50 USD). And I'll post pics after my items arrive. If I can live with the limited coverage, I'll end up leaving it on. If it bothers me too much, I'll may end up ordering a full-coverage one like yours, although I'm not completely sold on the two tone look as it won't blend as well as the clear ones when the screen is off, and as much as I like the Sony logo, the cutout isn't the prettiest thing, as I might have preferred to have it covered up entirely (even if my XA1 Ultra is black). Hard to win in either case.
The small detail of curving displays nowadays really does complicate everything! Lol.
So far I'm actually still using the out of the box screen protector, the sides being unprotected. Is a bit annoying but it's better then nothing. Does this phone have no otterbox style cases yet?
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Does this phone have no otterbox style cases yet?
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To be honest, good luck finding cases for the XA1 Ultra from the big-name case manufacturers (speck, otterbox, etc), at least for time being. I can't even find skins for this, as it's just not a popular device in the North American market for it to be worth it to manufacturer accessories for this. Which is why I have resorted to shopping online and overseas for cases for my Xperia devices in years past.
Amazon is always a good starting point but your options will be limited. As we've been discussing on this thread, Aliexpress has vast selection but shipping times are in the weeks and possibly months.
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To be honest, good luck finding cases for the XA1 Ultra from the big-name case manufacturers (speck, otterbox, etc), at least for time being. I can't even find skins for this, as it's just not a popular device in the North American market for it to be worth it to manufacturer accessories for this. Which is why I have resorted to shopping online and overseas for cases for my Xperia devices in years past.
Amazon is always a good starting point but your options will be limited. As we've been discussing on this thread, Aliexpress has vast selection but shipping times are in the weeks and possibly months.
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What is your experience with quality through them? That's my main concern right now
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What is your experience with quality through them? That's my main concern right now
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If you're referring to Aliexpress, I would recommend looking for cases that are branded, like Nillkin ; which is a well known Chinese case manufacturer. Usually these will come in retail packaging, which the sellers will advertise. User reviews/photos will also help. These will usually come in at a visibly higher price than other cases (usually more than $6 USD), but it is often an indicator of quality. Anything silicone, hard-shell, or TPU is relatively a safe bet, but if you're looking for something like a metal/aluminum shell, be weary and read reviews first... the quality of these is much harder to discern. And lastly, it will be impossible to estimate shipping times (shipping is almost always free and untracked). I live in Canada and it usually takes a month or more, so if you need something now, look elsewhere.
Also interesting to note, a lot of third party sellers on Amazon are actually just selling cases they have purchased in bulk from Aliexpress (other times, they are selling from China directly). So if it's not from a manufacturer you recognize (like Speck, Incipio, Belkin, etc.) it's likely a generic one that they've marked up in price or they'll charge you for shipping. Nothing wrong with either one, just know that the quality is going to be similar.
If you have further questions please let me know
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Which theme are you using? its great...
LevsOG said:
What's up guys?
Just thought I'd share some screen protectors I recently purchased for the XA1 Ultra from Amazon which are the Newzerol Full Coverage Tempered Glass!
Firstly let me just say these are fantastic quality and you really get what you get for your money and I see other screen protectors for this model getting some bad reviews and these for me were the only ones that stood out and at the time held 4 x 4* reviews but they didn't hold much info so I took the risk myself.
Cleaning and application was straight forward and the screen sensitivity still feels the same to me, I felt with the original XA screen sensitivity decreases A LOT with tempered glass protectors and this was a slight concern when I got these but this isn't the case fortunately but the only sad thing is my device is white and these are black and have borders down the sides.
I really can't mock these though as I stated they are fantastic value and are covering the WHOLE of my screen which is a bonus, I really recommend getting these being a long term Sony user wanting to constantly protect my beautiful device.
Grab these whilst you can, seriously!
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Which theme are you using? its great...
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The wallpaper in the photo is a live wallpaper called Wave LWP on the Play Store it can be purchased for £0.99 and the theme is Simple Xperia Logo from the store too.
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Been living with one of the cheap, non-full coverage tempered glass protectors for about a week. Not satisfied at all, as it still doesn't stick to the sides well even being not-full-coverage, leaving an unsightly bubble effect at the edges (top and bottom were fine).
However, for the price I paid ($1.91 USD for 2 of them ), plus I received a refund from Aliexpress for $1 USD for my satisfaction. Sure, I technically lost a dollar on these, but I get to keep both of them, the spare of which I can keep as a backup.
I immediately ordered a full-coverage one (black bars at top and bottom) for under $5 USD, which I hope to arrive in the next week weeks.
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Been living with one of the cheap, non-full coverage tempered glass protectors for about a week. Not satisfied at all, as it still doesn't stick to the sides well even being not-full-coverage, leaving an unsightly bubble effect at the edges (top and bottom were fine).
However, for the price I paid ($1.91 USD for 2 of them ), plus I received a refund from Aliexpress for $1 USD for my satisfaction. Sure, I technically lost a dollar on these, but I get to keep both of them, the spare of which I can keep as a backup.
I immediately ordered a full-coverage one (black bars at top and bottom) for under $5 USD, which I hope to arrive in the next week weeks.
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Oh man that's not good to hear! I have had a slightly bad experience with these Newzerol ones I posted. The first one once applied properly after time it seemed to come loose within the middle, there was a strange rainbow looking bubble and dirt gets under the sides quite noticeably at the top left and right. The first one lasted a week or so until it come loose all of a sudden and since then I've had the 2nd one installed and I've had the same bubble in the middle, dirt getting under the sides of the protector and I accidentally dropped my phone rear facing flat with a case on and dislodged the protector. So I am now looking to buy something different maybe and look forward to your next result and best of luck ??
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Oh man that's not good to hear! I have had a slightly bad experience with these Newzerol ones I posted. The first one once applied properly after time it seemed to come loose within the middle, there was a strange rainbow looking bubble and dirt gets under the sides quite noticeably at the top left and right. The first one lasted a week or so until it come loose all of a sudden and since then I've had the 2nd one installed and I've had the same bubble in the middle, dirt getting under the sides of the protector and I accidentally dropped my phone rear facing flat with a case on and dislodged the protector. So I am now looking to buy something different maybe and look forward to your next result and best of luck
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I believe the reasoning behind the black/white bars around the full-coverage protectors are because the adhesive is only applied to those areas, hence, why you protector might have shifted around and why dirt can get underneath. I’ve heard some of these also have touch responsive issues as a result of air getting between the display.
Been using the full-coverage tempered glass for a little bit... my thoughts:
+ Installation is actually a bit easier than the clear glass ones because of the bars at the top and the bottom, you have less of an area to worry about getting dust or fingerprints underneath when installing. However, the screen protector comes right up to the side edges, which is something you need to be very careful about. If you're off by even a hair (I got mine pretty good, but definitely not perfectly aligned) you will notice it, and you may have problems with tight fitting cases, bring me to my next point...
- the screen protector has side bezels as well. They are very thin, but these areas are where the adhesive is to my knowledge. Because of this, you will get some light shining through on the sides outside of the protector, which you will see in low light or at night. This is a little bit bothersome, but it's not visible when looking at the phone straight-on. From the sides, at a steep angle you can definitely see the light shining through (a case with a 'lip' definitely helps covering that up a bit). So once again, make sure you get the sides aligned evenly, or else you'll get more light shining through one side than the other.
- Because there are side bezels, this DOES cover up a slight portion of your screen. You won't notice this when looking at it, I only noticed this when some parts of text were ever so slightly cut-off on a website that didn't have proper side padding. I would say it cuts off a 1-1.5 millimetres on each side.
- The screen protector definitely increases reflectivity (see photo) and lessens screen contrast ever so slightly. This is something you will immediately notice primarily when the screen is off, as you'll get an almost mirror-like finish on the screen portion. This is emphasized even more so because the bezels are solidly coloured. Aesthetically, it's not the prettiest thing, but I think it's well worth it for the other benefits. This is because the display itself isn't really adhered to the protector, and is set back a little, also lessening viewing angles slightly. There is also a slight dot pattern on the screen portion that can see if you look at it up close, but it's almost impossible to spot unless you're actually looking for it. I was concerned with this at first when I bought it based on the seller's photos, but it's much less noticeable in person.
+ No problems with touch responsiveness.
+ No problems with proximity sensor.
- Cutout for the Sony logo is hideous. Would've preferred it blacked-out completely.
Even with all the negative points, I still highly recommend these, as this is leaps and bounds over the previous protector I had. The coverage you get is vastly superior to the clear-type tempered glass ones that don't provide full coverage. When your screen is off it's not the prettiest and definitely emphasizes the bezels way more, but it's better viewing and user-experience overall when actually using the device.
8/10
user95 said:
Been using the full-coverage tempered glass for a little bit... my thoughts:
+ Installation is actually a bit easier than the clear glass ones because of the bars at the top and the bottom, you have less of an area to worry about getting dust or fingerprints underneath when installing. However, the screen protector comes right up to the side edges, which is something you need to be very careful about. If you're off by even a hair (I got mine pretty good, but definitely not perfectly aligned) you will notice it, and you may have problems with tight fitting cases, bring me to my next point...
- the screen protector has side bezels as well. They are very thin, but these areas are where the adhesive is to my knowledge. Because of this, you will get some light shining through on the sides outside of the protector, which you will see in low light or at night. This is a little bit bothersome, but it's not visible when looking at the phone straight-on. From the sides, at a steep angle you can definitely see the light shining through (a case with a 'lip' definitely helps covering that up a bit). So once again, make sure you get the sides aligned evenly, or else you'll get more light shining through one side than the other.
- Because there are side bezels, this DOES cover up a slight portion of your screen. You won't notice this when looking at it, I only noticed this when some parts of text were ever so slightly cut-off on a website that didn't have proper side padding. I would say it cuts off a 1-1.5 millimetres on each side.
- The screen protector definitely increases reflectivity (see photo) and lessens screen contrast ever so slightly. This is something you will immediately notice primarily when the screen is off, as you'll get an almost mirror-like finish on the screen portion. This is emphasized even more so because the bezels are solidly coloured. Aesthetically, it's not the prettiest thing, but I think it's well worth it for the other benefits. This is because the display itself isn't really adhered to the protector, and is set back a little, also lessening viewing angles slightly. There is also a slight dot pattern on the screen portion that can see if you look at it up close, but it's almost impossible to spot unless you're actually looking for it. I was concerned with this at first when I bought it based on the seller's photos, but it's much less noticeable in person.
+ No problems with touch responsiveness.
+ No problems with proximity sensor.
- Cutout for the Sony logo is hideous. Would've preferred it blacked-out completely.
Even with all the negative points, I still highly recommend these, as this is leaps and bounds over the previous protector I had. The coverage you get is vastly superior to the clear-type tempered glass ones that don't provide full coverage. When your screen is off it's not the prettiest and definitely emphasizes the bezels way more, but it's better viewing and user-experience overall when actually using the device.
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Thank you for your very detailed review and I will definitely consider getting one of those myself as just recently got the XMT Full Coverage Protectors and they were absolute trash I highly recommend to not buy them I have issued a refund as the adhesive was useless.
I will be getting one of these as recently due to that poor protection I've been using mine without a protector and must say as sketchy as it is it feels really good as I've always used protectors lol.
Update on the tempered glass.
So yeah, small dust particles definitely make there way under the edges of the screen portion over time. Reason being is the ‘dot matrix’ , as these are essentially flat pieces of glass stuck to an edge that is curved, and there is no adhesive under the screen portion, only on the top and bottom bezels. A minor annoyance, but it is something I can live with. Not necessarily a hit on the product, as this is a unanimous problem across many devices as phone manufacturers move toward curved displays. Making screen protectors that thin whilst being curved not realistic.
9to5google explains some of the downsides of these protectors including the reflective rainbow effect in sunlight. https://9to5google.com/2017/11/16/power-support-pixel-2-xl-google-store-in-stock/
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Just brought these for Nokia 5 & Nokia 3. The one for the Nokia 3 has a WHITE border, this is for the copper finish phone I bought, so probably do white for other phones.
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Hi All,
Can someone please recommand me a good protector? I'm currently using the Smartphone Experts one...the material does a great job in reducing smudges and oil marks but I strongly recommend against that brand because it looks like it was cut by a 5 yo with safety sisscors. The non straight cuts and horrible fitment doesn't bother me too much as the Innocase covers the edges, but it causes the protector to be lifted around the entire edges. This drives me nuts as I'm pretty anal regarding cosmetics.
I know there's the Brando (?) one, but haven't found any reviews regarding quality..any others?
Thanks,
I've used only three brands of screen protectors... I can recommend that Clarivue is the best of Stock T-Mobile Screen Protector and Zagg. Clarivue is simple and is anti smudge/glare to apply to your phone and much tougher than T-Mobile Screen Protector, but Zagg is even more protective but it has issues like orange peel and the screen is very sticky and hard to apply, and it doesn't look so good with smudges and oil marks. The worst of all is the screen protector is very hard to slide your finger or even stylus around.
Just ordered. Thanks for the recommendation!
It's on sale for $10.99 for 2 + 10% discount (code: Clarivue7) + free shipping = $10.38/tax!!
I also found a great detailed review here.
Edit - can't post link..but you can google "Clarivue Anti-glare screen protector for Droid" posted on androidforum
I have been using the Boxwave anti-glare screen protector and I think it is an excellent product but I do not like their customer service. Just recently I noticed a scratch on my LCD so I email Boxwave to send me a replacement.
It took them 3 days to return my email, and I ended up playing a cat and mouse game with them to send me a replacement. Keep in mind everytime I sent them an email it took them 3 days to get back to me. I first opened a case with them on 4/05 and finally as of yesterday they accepted the RMA and will send me a replacement.
That is very poor customer service due to the time frame. They do not even post phone #'s to call them directly. I really cannot tolerate poor customer service and I will be doing business with them again. I've dealt with ZAGG, bodyguardz and Phantom Skinz. None of them took this long to take care of an issue.
As I said if you want a nice anti glare screen protector try Boxwave's, but if issues arise don't expect them to handle it any time soon.
I read good things about Boxwave too, but $15.55 each shipped is a little too steep for me. According to ppl who have used both, quality between the 2 is minimal. :fingers crossed:
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I read good things about Boxwave too, but $15.55 each shipped is a little too steep for me. According to ppl who have used both, quality between the 2 is minimal. :fingers crossed:
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I wish I would have found out about this first. 2 screen protectors for less than $11, thats a great deal.
eclone said:
Just ordered. Thanks for the recommendation!
It's on sale for $10.99 for 2 + 10% discount (code: Clarivue7) + free shipping = $10.38/tax!!
I also found a great detailed review here.
Edit - can't post link..but you can google "Clarivue Anti-glare screen protector for Droid" posted on androidforum
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Cool, hope you respond to this thread again when you get it and give us your review
So I received my Clarivue Anti-glare protectors today. I must say the whole order processing/shipping process was very fast.
Comparing this to the SPE protector, physically, the material is noticably thinner which makes the touchscreen a bit more responsive. As for cut, this one is better, but still not perfect comparing to Seidio or OEM...but it's ok because my Innocase covers most of the edges. One thing that bugs me is the bottom is straight cut (not cut around the horns by the buttons), which I don't like.
I've been putting on protectors for years, yet I still suck at it. Took me about 10 tries...kept getting dust in between. Since it's static, I washed it a few times with soap and water and it held up fine. I also applied it when it was still a little wet. I want to note that this protector is cut very well, no rough cuts meaning no lifts/airbubbles around the edges like the SPE.
Performance...well, I'm quite disappointed. Yes, it's thinner so it's more responsive, but I never really had any complaints/issues with the SPE one in that department. HOLY COLOR BLEEDING!! With Anti-glare protectors, it comes with it. The SPE one had it, but not enough to ever bother me, but this one, it's pretty bad. Also, on white (ie email), you can really see the red/white/blue. I'm going to keep it on and see if my eyes adjust..if not, I'm going to try the Brando one or go back to the SPE.
Note, for the TP2, I've used OEM, Seidio, SPE, flea market special and now Clarivue.
Edit - Since it's a thread on anti-glare/smudge, I should mention that it does very well at hiding fingerprints. Oil/face prints is ok, hides it better than reg protectors like it should. As for glare..not sure yet. I'm a hermit working in the flippin bat cave so I'll see sunlight when I leave work.
Update - it's only been a couple days and it already got a bit scratched. only wear it saw was in and out from my pocket...not amused
Pro-Tech Seems to Work
I've used Pro-Tech screen protectors for my last three phones -- works great: put it on once (carefully! follow directions!) and forget about it. About $10 for screen protector, and mine still look good after a couple of years each. Makes a good anti-smudge surface.
http://www.protechyourdevice.com/servlet/the-496/Protech-Invisible-Protection-Screen/Detail
figured id chime in on the screen protectors ...ive used about 3 different brands and finally bought the skinomi tech skin it was on amazon for 9.95 + ship and it comes with a lifetime replacment warranty ive had it for nearly a month now and although it doesnt help with the glare as much and shows finger prints .....i myself have personaly ran it through the paces ...i used my car key for a stylus one day ....just to see and sure enough it scratched it to what i thought was unrecoverable and then i plugged it in over night and when i woke up in the morning the screen was as clear as it was the night before so i wiped the fingerprints off of it and tried again
I have been using the ClearProtector for about a month now, and really like it so far. The fitment is just slightly off, but not so much that it would be a problem and it's very tough.
I personally LOVE my Ghost Armor. I used to only use Zagg, but I do not like the very rapid discoloration, the "orange peel" texture, and the stickyness of the film. Ghost Armor is clearer, thinner, smoother, and it doesn't give you that sticky feeling when you run your finger across it. It fits VERY well, and if you have a kiosk in your mall they will apply it for you in about 20 minutes. This also means if they mess up the application of the protector, they will just use a brand new one and fix it for you!
Go with Clarivue Anti-Glare!
eclone said:
Just ordered. Thanks for the recommendation!
It's on sale for $10.99 for 2 + 10% discount (code: Clarivue7) + free shipping = $10.38/tax!!
I also found a great detailed review here.
Edit - can't post link..but you can google "Clarivue Anti-glare screen protector for Droid" posted on androidforum
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I ordered the Clarivue Anti-Glare with the same deal back in February. (Except no tax, so my total was $9.89 for 2 screen protectors.) HERE is link for CDMA version. Other versions available at www.clarivue.com.
I love it! It makes screen glare almost nonexistent. Best of all, no fingerprints! As an added bonus, the tactile feel of the protector is nice, sort of like running your finger over fine paper. After a day, you don't even notice the difference.
Some people claim to experience a very slight "wet" or "halo" effect. I don't see that normally, unless I have strong reading glasses on, and then I only slightly notice it. In any event, it is not enough to defeat the positives.
All in all, I highly recommend the Clarivue Anti-Glare Screen Protector! I've used daily since February and am still on my first of 2 protectors. And with the deal, it's even better!
Can't imagine a better combination if there is, what could it be? The feel and look is outstanding guys.
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Can't imagine a better combination if there is, what could it be? The feel and look is outstanding guys.
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Can you share photos/link?
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I don't have any photos but I ordered my UAG case from their website I have the black one and my tampered glass screen protector I found on ebay there's a post on here for them 8 bucks. If you need any more help let me know and I'll see if I can get you the direct links.
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I don't have any photos but I ordered my UAG case from their website I have the black one and my tampered glass screen protector I found on ebay there's a post on here for them 8 bucks. If you need any more help let me know and I'll see if I can get you the direct links.
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I'm currently running this combo and I honestly don't believe that I could be happier with anything other than my Black UAG case with the "Nillkin Amazing H+" Tempered Glass Protector. Everything looks GREAT, feels like it could be an oem "industrial" variant of the Note 3, and best of all, SUPERIOR protection all around the phone. I feel much, much more confident about the security and durability of my phone now that I've got it completely wrapped up all the way around. The Nillkin Amazing H+ TGP is a very solid, yet buttery smooth, screen protector that bonds to the screen sooooo well that no one else even knows that I've got a TGP on the front screen. The edges of this protector are sooo smoothly rounded over to where it meets the edges of my Note 3 that you don't really feel any gap in screen coverage at all. You can run your fingers up the side of the phone and they just glide right on up and over to the front of the phone ALMOST without even knowing that the TGP and the frame of the phone are totally separate pieces.
At first I was skeptical that this would work with my UAG case because before I had any kind of screen protector on the phone, it was already a very tight squeeze to fit it in the UAG case. I felt almost certain that any added thickness to the phone itself(the thickness of the TGP) would render my UAG case useless, but that was not the case. Yea, it took a tad bit more wiggling the phone around while trying to stuff it in the UAG case, but it popped right on in there just fine.
Everything fits together just wonderfully and I'm 100% satisfied that I went this route. I have no doubt in my mind that my VERY expensive Note 3 is protected from any drops, scratches, etc.(...not waterproof though =/ ) about as well as it's ever gonna be. Before I had my phone wrapped in this kinda of stellar protection, I would hardly let anyone use my phone for anything at all, let alone even touch it! But now, I feel comfortable enough that I don't hardly hesitate when 4-year old son asks me if I will let him hold my phone to flip through picture albums, watch his favorite movies and TV shows, play Angry Birds, or even draw me a silly picture with the S-Pen. If I ever, and that's big "IF", find myself in the market for a case/screen protector combo for this phone again in the future, I can just stop the search right there, dead in its tracks.....I'll be ordering the UAG case and Nillkin Amazing H+ Tempered Glass Screen Protector and calling it a day!!
....and one more thing....you better believe it...given the product availability and high rate of tech advancements we're currently experiencing, this combo WILL be part of my "arsenal" of accessories for my next phone, whatever that may be...Note 4?
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I'm currently running this combo and I honestly don't believe that I could be happier with anything other than my Black UAG case with the "Nillkin Amazing H+" Tempered Glass Protector. Everything looks GREAT, feels like it could be an oem "industrial" variant of the Note 3, and best of all, SUPERIOR protection all around the phone. I feel much, much more confident about the security and durability of my phone now that I've got it completely wrapped up all the way around. The Nillkin Amazing H+ TGP is a very solid, yet buttery smooth, screen protector that bonds to the screen sooooo well that no one else even knows that I've got a TGP on the front screen. The edges of this protector are sooo smoothly rounded over to where it meets the edges of my Note 3 that you don't really feel any gap in screen coverage at all. You can run your fingers up the side of the phone and they just glide right on up and over to the front of the phone ALMOST without even knowing that the TGP and the frame of the phone are totally separate pieces.
At first I was skeptical that this would work with my UAG case because before I had any kind of screen protector on the phone, it was already a very tight squeeze to fit it in the UAG case. I felt almost certain that any added thickness to the phone itself(the thickness of the TGP) would render my UAG case useless, but that was not the case. Yea, it took a tad bit more wiggling the phone around while trying to stuff it in the UAG case, but it popped right on in there just fine.
Everything fits together just wonderfully and I'm 100% satisfied that I went this route. I have no doubt in my mind that my VERY expensive Note 3 is protected from any drops, scratches, etc.(...not waterproof though =/ ) about as well as it's ever gonna be. Before I had my phone wrapped in this kinda of stellar protection, I would hardly let anyone use my phone for anything at all, let alone even touch it! But now, I feel comfortable enough that I don't hardly hesitate when 4-year old son asks me if I will let him hold my phone to flip through picture albums, watch his favorite movies and TV shows, play Angry Birds, or even draw me a silly picture with the S-Pen. If I ever, and that's big "IF", find myself in the market for a case/screen protector combo for this phone again in the future, I can just stop the search right there, dead in its tracks.....I'll be ordering the UAG case and Nillkin Amazing H+ Tempered Glass Screen Protector and calling it a day!!
....and one more thing....you better believe it...given the product availability and high rate of tech advancements we're currently experiencing, this combo WILL be part of my "arsenal" of accessories for my next phone, whatever that may be...Note 4?
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So tempted to get one too after seeing so many positive reviews on UAG case. But there's one thing that bothers me according to some reviews on amazon, has UAG revised on the design and left a cutout for the thermal sensor below the bottom right of the bezel?
wildbizzar said:
So tempted to get one too after seeing so many positive reviews on UAG case. But there's one thing that bothers me according to some reviews on amazon, has UAG revised on the design and left a cutout for the thermal sensor below the bottom right of the bezel?
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yes...
I have the same combo but my tempered glass is brando 00.2mm. No problems with fitting and doesnt bury the home button. You will not even notice that it is tempered glass since it is soooo thin. I suggest you consider it.
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jsdecker10 said:
I'm currently running this combo and I honestly don't believe that I could be happier with anything other than my Black UAG case with the "Nillkin Amazing H+" Tempered Glass Protector. Everything looks GREAT, feels like it could be an oem "industrial" variant of the Note 3, and best of all, SUPERIOR protection all around the phone. I feel much, much more confident about the security and durability of my phone now that I've got it completely wrapped up all the way around. The Nillkin Amazing H+ TGP is a very solid, yet buttery smooth, screen protector that bonds to the screen sooooo well that no one else even knows that I've got a TGP on the front screen. The edges of this protector are sooo smoothly rounded over to where it meets the edges of my Note 3 that you don't really feel any gap in screen coverage at all. You can run your fingers up the side of the phone and they just glide right on up and over to the front of the phone ALMOST without even knowing that the TGP and the frame of the phone are totally separate pieces.
At first I was skeptical that this would work with my UAG case because before I had any kind of screen protector on the phone, it was already a very tight squeeze to fit it in the UAG case. I felt almost certain that any added thickness to the phone itself(the thickness of the TGP) would render my UAG case useless, but that was not the case. Yea, it took a tad bit more wiggling the phone around while trying to stuff it in the UAG case, but it popped right on in there just fine.
Everything fits together just wonderfully and I'm 100% satisfied that I went this route. I have no doubt in my mind that my VERY expensive Note 3 is protected from any drops, scratches, etc.(...not waterproof though =/ ) about as well as it's ever gonna be. Before I had my phone wrapped in this kinda of stellar protection, I would hardly let anyone use my phone for anything at all, let alone even touch it! But now, I feel comfortable enough that I don't hardly hesitate when 4-year old son asks me if I will let him hold my phone to flip through picture albums, watch his favorite movies and TV shows, play Angry Birds, or even draw me a silly picture with the S-Pen. If I ever, and that's big "IF", find myself in the market for a case/screen protector combo for this phone again in the future, I can just stop the search right there, dead in its tracks.....I'll be ordering the UAG case and Nillkin Amazing H+ Tempered Glass Screen Protector and calling it a day!!
....and one more thing....you better believe it...given the product availability and high rate of tech advancements we're currently experiencing, this combo WILL be part of my "arsenal" of accessories for my next phone, whatever that may be...Note 4?
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Where did you get your Nillkin TPG? I've looked on ebay but they all ship from China. I know they are Chinese but I fell more comfortable when they ship from the US. UAG cases are awesome btw. I have the white and black one.
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mexiking713 said:
Where did you get your Nillkin TPG? I've looked on ebay but they all ship from China. I know they are Chinese but I fell more comfortable when they ship from the US. UAG cases are awesome btw. I have the white and black one.
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I ordered mine with my Amazon Prime account in the weeeee hours of Thursday, January 16th around like 3:00am-4:00am and got a knock on my door from the UPS man the very next day, Friday, January 17th around 2:45pm....that right there is why I LOVE Amazon Prime!! =) Given that, you don't need to worry one bit about putting your money out there on Ebay to a sketchy/iffy merchant on the other side of the planet in China, while not really knowing if you'll receive your order in 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 1 month...or hell, quite possibly not even at all !! That's why I always try my darndest to stick with the "Fulfilled by Amazon" items on Amazon.com. Sooooo, anyway...lol...I got a little side-tracked there...my bad! :silly:
Anyway, what I was gettin at, was where I got my Nillkin TGP. I ordered it on Amazon and it was a "Fulfilled by Amazon" item, so I didn't have much of anything to worry about there. Just to make things a LOT quicker and a little bit more simplified for ya, I'll point ya in the right direction. Seriously though, click the link to Amazon at the bottom of this post, check out the Nillkin Amazing H+ TGP listing, gravitate the cursor on over towards the right side of the page and click "Add to Cart" and be done with it. A few days later when you receive it and carefully install it, you'll be looking this thread up to tell us just the same type of things that I also mentioned in my previous post..guaranteed.(Well, assuming that everything went well regarding your order, packaging quality, and item shipment, etc.)
Yea, it may only have a few customer reviews SO FAR, but take that with a grain of salt. As soon as I can get a spare chance, I'll also be adding my review for this Nillkin TGP. So don't hesitate to order one of these! Assuming that you know how to install it properly, or at least if you don't already know, do your homework and read all the advice here on these forums, read the instructions that come in the package (if you need to) and take your time putting it on your screen and you should be as happy of a customer as I am! Sooo, anyway, here's the link,,,,finalllllyyyy!!! lol :good:
Amazon: "Nillkin Amazing H+ Tempered Glass Protector"
Hey guys,
I'm looking for a screen protector that is relatively cheap, ($10 each at most, frequently recommended ones like Spigen are over 30 bucks!), made of glass and slim.
No need for it to be bulletproof or anything, I'm careful with my phones and I just want it to not scratch with regular usage, not be a fingerprint magnet and not interfere with touch or s-pen sensitivity.
Anything you guys have personally used (preferably for some time already) and can recommend?
Heres the one Im using, its from AmzDeal been using about a week dropped my phone several times over the weekend out hiking and not a scratch on it its tough ill give it that. Its 10 bucks shipped with amazon prime and i got it in 2 days. Its a knock off but been very good. When I got it it came in the AmzDeal box and packaging, but when I went to apply the protector it said Incipio which doesnt even make one like that for the N3 LoL. So its cheap, a knock off but feels great, stylus glides across it and as I said after numerous drops is showing to be very strong. It also is a full cover around the phone except around the top speaker, and prox sensor area but goes around the entire screen and comes with a home button cover to help make it stick up more. I took out my original screen protector on my ZeroLemon case and this fits great inside. Hope this helps link is below:
AmzDeal Screen Protector
Hey i really like zagg shields get one for bout 15 bucks
dp_alvarez said:
Hey guys,
I'm looking for a screen protector that is relatively cheap, ($10 each at most, frequently recommended ones like Spigen are over 30 bucks!), made of glass and slim.
No need for it to be bulletproof or anything, I'm careful with my phones and I just want it to not scratch with regular usage, not be a fingerprint magnet and not interfere with touch or s-pen sensitivity.
Anything you guys have personally used (preferably for some time already) and can recommend?
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I haven't put a screen protector on my last couple phones because I felt like they attracted grime/oil/fingerprints too much - what's the point of keeping your screen in pristine unblemished condition if you can't see it clearly because the cover is covered in fingerprints! The glass is so tough now that they really aren't necessary unless you tend to be a little abusive to your phones.
That said, I recently put on a couple different TechArmor protectors and the matte finish one is great. It is the "anti-glare / anti-fingerprint" version. I also tried the "ultra clear" version and that one is horrible! You touch it once and suddenly it looks like that beautiful sharp screen is covered in vaseline or something. Absolute fingerprint magnet, I couldn't stand it for 5 minutes. The AG/AF one is fantastic though. I really like the matte finish and how it sort of subdues the brightness of the screen without losing crispness or clarity. And you will never see a fingerprint again. I also LOVE how the stylus feels on it. It always felt a little awkward to write with on the bare screen, but on the matte protector it really feels like using a high quality ball point pen on paper. I'm sure the matte finish will be an instant turn off for some people, but I really like it and it's functional too. The "anti-glare" properties are marginal at best, but the anti-fingerprint properties are excellent. $7 for a three pack on Amazon and a little kit for applying it cleanly with no dust specks. Be careful to choose the AG/AF option and NOT the clear option (it's kind of a hidden as a "color option" so make sure you pick the one you want before you add to cart)
Nillkin glass protector - slim, smooth and has curved sides
No need to deal with inferior PET protectors
amebiasis said:
Heres the one Im using, its from AmzDeal been using about a week dropped my phone several times over the weekend out hiking and not a scratch on it its tough ill give it that. Its 10 bucks shipped with amazon prime and i got it in 2 days. Its a knock off but been very good. When I got it it came in the AmzDeal box and packaging, but when I went to apply the protector it said Incipio which doesnt even make one like that for the N3 LoL. So its cheap, a knock off but feels great, stylus glides across it and as I said after numerous drops is showing to be very strong. It also is a full cover around the phone except around the top speaker, and prox sensor area but goes around the entire screen and comes with a home button cover to help make it stick up more. I took out my original screen protector on my ZeroLemon case and this fits great inside. Hope this helps link is below:
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You said it was only cut out around the speaker and proximity sensor, but the photo of the ptoduct you linked to has the wide cut out, exposing the camera as well. Is the picture accurate or is your description?
I hate the extra wide cut out, I think that contributed to cracking my original screen protector.
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gnik luap said:
You said it was only cut out around the speaker and proximity sensor, but the photo of the ptoduct you linked to has the wide cut out, exposing the camera as well. Is the picture accurate or is your description?
I hate the extra wide cut out, I think that contributed to cracking my original screen protector.
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Ya sorry about that I've got it in a case and didn't realize it went over that far, the picture is correct it goes from your LED to your camera. I will say though I spoke with the seller and he apologized said the distributor put the wrong incipio sticker on the device packaging and is sending me a new protector just because. So I will say the seller was really good to work with.
Hi folks,
I'm used to using TGSP, and I bought one of the OP TGSPs for the 6T, but for now I'm leaving it unopened. I actually like the factory-applied plastic film, except for the fact that it picks up scratches so easily.
Is there a more durable or self-healing plastic that has that same slick feel and edge-to-edge coverage? I'd like to replace my factory one with a similar-but-less-scratchable alternative without adding the thickness of glass and without losing edge to edge coverage.
I've read lots of these threads but there are so many opinions and most of the action is around TGSP.
I'm in the US, so please focus on ones available here.
My current best guess from Amazon is the IQ Shield one.
Thanks!
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Hi folks,
I'm used to using TGSP, and I bought one of the OP TGSPs for the 6T, but for now I'm leaving it unopened. I actually like the factory-applied plastic film, except for the fact that it picks up scratches so easily.
Is there a more durable or self-healing plastic that has that same slick feel and edge-to-edge coverage? I'd like to replace my factory one with a similar-but-less-scratchable alternative without adding the thickness of glass and without losing edge to edge coverage.
I've read lots of these threads but there are so many opinions and most of the action is around TGSP.
I'm in the US, so please focus one ones available here.
My current best guess from Amazon is the IQ Shield one.
Thanks!
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I couldn't find one like stock so I opted for a glass one mad by SuperShieldz.
I had used them before.
Works pretty well and I'd give it about a 4.5/5.
Frankenscript said:
I'm in the US, so please focus on ones available here.
My current best guess from Amazon is the IQ Shield one.
Thanks!
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Been using the one you posted for a month now and it's great. Perfect fit and even covers a lil bit of extra room at the bottom so if you're using nav gestures you won't be peeling at the bottom of it.
I used to use Armor Suit film protectors exclusively on all of my phones. May want to give them a look. I never had any issues with them at all.
Frankenscript said:
Hi folks,
I'm used to using TGSP, and I bought one of the OP TGSPs for the 6T, but for now I'm leaving it unopened. I actually like the factory-applied plastic film, except for the fact that it picks up scratches so easily.
Is there a more durable or self-healing plastic that has that same slick feel and edge-to-edge coverage? I'd like to replace my factory one with a similar-but-less-scratchable alternative without adding the thickness of glass and without losing edge to edge coverage.
I've read lots of these threads but there are so many opinions and most of the action is around TGSP.
I'm in the US, so please focus on ones available here.
My current best guess from Amazon is the IQ Shield one.
Thanks!
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I'm using that one now. Closest to the stock one. Doesn't scratch easy at all. First try had 3 specks under by earpiece. 2nd attempt I have 1 speck in middle but it's liveable. I would definitely recommend it. The tgsp just blocks the edges. I didn't even have to retain fingerprints
Ok, I ordered it. Will install this weekend. Kinda scared to remove the factory one but it's already scratched after a month, and my phone lives in a case most of the time.
Will report back how it goes. Is it wet apply or dry?
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Last night I removed the pre applied protector and put on the IQ shield one. It was an easy wet apply process. Got it on fine though maybe close to a mm too low; after it had mostly dried out by this morning I had a bit of an edge at the bottom where the screen curves. I burnished it down and hope it will stay. The protector is pretty full coverage, with a notch for the camera.
It was easy to work out the few bubbles while everything was wet, and I looked at the phone on edge using light reflections to see bumps to be squeegeed out. As expected there was some distortion while it was still wet, so I just set the phone aside until morning.
Fast forward 10 hours, and the distortion is gone. There is a definite orange peel "microbump" effect on the screen protector surface; hopefully that will diminish as it continues to dry out.
It's also not as slick as the original pre applied protector, at least not yet.
Let's see how it goes and will report back in a few days.
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Approaching 48 hours. The IQShield protector is doing well. It feels a bit slicker to my touch than it used to, perhaps due to a slight haze of finger oils after being used for a while, or perhaps because it's fully dry now.
It still has the orange peel ripple effect on the surface. I'm attaching a picture of what a reflection of light looks like on it, so you can get an idea:
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The material is soft; if you drag a fingernail across it, it will leave a trail until it squishes back out. This is the "self healing" property. Reminds me of the coating on the screen protector I had on my 3T.
I was hoping for a smoother, "harder" surface with the IQShield, but it is a high quality product. If you are looking for a full coverage plastic screen protector and like the slightly squishy self healing type, this one is a no brainer. Excellent wet apply process and it seems robust. If you are looking for "a replacement for glass, but something that won't break" this probably isn't for you.
I'm going to live with it for a month or two and see how I feel. I may eventually remove it and replace with a glass TGSP.
Frankenscript said:
Approaching 48 hours. The IQShield protector is doing well. It feels a bit slicker to my touch than it used to, perhaps due to a slight haze of finger oils after being used for a while, or perhaps because it's fully dry now.
It still has the orange peel ripple effect on the surface. I'm attaching a picture of what a reflection of light looks like on it, so you can get an idea:
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The material is soft; if you drag a fingernail across it, it will leave a trail until it squishes back out. This is the "self healing" property. Reminds me of the coating on the screen protector I had on my 3T.
I was hoping for a smoother, "harder" surface with the IQShield, but it is a high quality product. If you are looking for a full coverage plastic screen protector and like the slightly squishy self healing type, this one is a no brainer. Excellent wet apply process and it seems robust. If you are looking for "a replacement for glass, but something that won't break" this probably isn't for you.
I'm going to live with it for a month or two and see how I feel. I may eventually remove it and replace with a glass TGSP.
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Thanks for your review/input. I was torn between this or the Skinomi one. I had a TGSP before from Omotion with the oem case and it landed face first and cracked the digitizer because it sat flush with the lip of the case. It was my kinda my fault though because I knew this and was waiting on my Rhinoshield bumper and couldn't wait to slap on my TGSP. Anyways got it fixed and always kinda wanted the orangy look because I never could afford Zaggs years ago [emoji38]
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I remember the Zagg protectors! Had one on my DroidX in ~2010. Good product but it absorbed dye from my holster case and got gradually darker in regions of it where it had most contact with the inside of the holster. I sent it back eventually and got a free replacement; good warranty. I hope this IQShield one won't darken...
Plastic protectors need 7 to 10 days to settle down and give a glass like feeling
vegetaleb said:
Plastic protectors need 7 to 10 days to settle down and give a glass like feeling
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Where did you read that?
hRAQyfb1oz said:
Where did you read that?
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3 years experience
Couple weeks in now. Really liking the self healing protector. Sure it has a bit of orange peel effect but that doesn't impact use. It has held up well so far.
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I will have the wet imak film protection any time now, though I wonder if I apply it or keep the stock one.
For people who applied third party film protection do you recommend it or no difference with stock?
IQshield is self healing and soft squishy not flat like the stock one. I like it after some use.
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Prism from dbrand
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Prism from dbrand
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Doesn't fully cover the visible screen area, same as many cheaper protectors.
Im in the same boat as OP.
Really liked the pre-applied screen protector the 6T came with (does Oneplus not sell that one?)
Lasted about 2 months, but I really liked how clear it was.
I ordered the IQ Shield one, and while good, it has the orange skin effect going on that the included didnt have. Any recommended options for clear flim protectors for the 6T?
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Doesn't fully cover the visible screen area, same as many cheaper protectors.
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Yep, put mine on today, it sucks. Doesn't cover the whole screen, makes it look a little grainy, just a crappy product. Yeah maybe it's super strong but what's the point of it makes using the device a poor experience?
Hope to make this thread as a collection of reviews and Q&A for various screen protectors. Noticed several reviews for some before the device was even released. Hopefully this thread helps others and a way for you to share your experiences.
OMOTON 4-pack
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NXZP7PG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Pros:
Covers the whole display (left to right)
No halo or rainbow effect
Leaves enough gap for a case
CHEAP (includes 4)
Cons:
Peeling the dust remove sticker was a pain.
Doesn't cover class between camera and earpiece
Other thoughts:
the glass is quite thin. Less than .33mm which is the norm. Probably will make it not so durable when drops and possibly easier to crack. But nice as it doesnt feel sharp or large on the display
This glass is a precise fit, so be careful on installation. Good thing if you mess up, there are additional ones. .5mm left/right or up/down probably will cause a halo affect for that edge
The results:
https://youtu.be/Zg1I4-MNCXk?t=125
Thanks for getting this started, tlxxxsracer! I'm going to mimic your format to the best of my ability. I'm going to include a Comments line as I don't have images or videos to link to.
Yocktec Screen Protector
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QTZ9XPP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Comments: I gave this a 3 star rating. It's acceptable as a "until I get a better one" protector but not one I'd consider for long term.
Pro's:
Feels like decent quality glass for the price (strength, clarity, etc.)
Simple installation
Well gapped for a case
Con's:
Bad edge lifting/poor contact
Not particularly cheap given it's just one in the box
Somewhat difficult to line up given how the glass it cut for the front camera/speaker.
UniqueMe Screen Protector (3 Pack)
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QKCFS9N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Comments: I opened this and immediately filed for a return. I laid one of the 3 pack onto my screen and it was too large to work with most cases, and part of the edge was going to go over the slight curve on the edge of the glass. Not worth even trying.
Pro's:
N/A, didn't even try
Con's:
Too large, will almost certainly lift off at the edges
L K Screen Protector (3 Pack)
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NM4MRFQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Comments: What's currently on my phone. First to install had two large air bubbles because I just kind of threw it on there as I'm used to doing with most tempered glass protectors, second I went slower and it's good. There is some slight lifting on the edge in a couple of spots, and small air bubbles in the regions that the protector covers but aren't part of the actual visible screen. I'm going to stick with this until some of the bigger name brands start releasing stuff, namely second versions as the first go is rarely great, and keep the third of the pack as a backup.
Pro's:
Cheap
Quality is good. Feels strong, clarity is nice, etc.
Good coverage of screen while still allowing enough of a gap for cases to fit.
Con's:
Installation isn't as easy as I'm used to. I don't think it's a "designed to be installed how we show" you kind of thing, just a bit finicky. (Note: Not actually difficult, just go slow and follow the video they link you to in the box)
Related to above, I feel like their instructions will inevitably waste at least one protector for most users as there will be dust and/or air bubbles collected this way. You're not likely going to get it perfect on your first go. (Note: Which is why a lot of people will read this and think, "well that's why they include 3, dummy" which is a fair point, but I wanted to bring it up)
Very slight edge lift
Glass it cut so between camera and speaker there is a large exposed area (Note: doesn't bother me personally, but I know some people don't like that)
Supershieldz 3 Pack
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q1KCT3M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Comments: Didn't install. Looks very similar to the L K tempered glass in size, but based on Caebron's comments below I figure it's not removing the L K I have on to try.
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I've got a 3 Pack of these coming in the mail tomorrow. I know a lot of people like Supershieldz but I haven't liked a single one I've gotten. I got them mostly to see if I just got bad ones in the past or if everyone's just crazy. Unlikely to install it given that the L K's nice, but I'll comment on them.
tlxxxsracer said:
Hope to make this thread as a collection of reviews and Q&A for various screen protectors. Noticed several reviews for some before the device was even released. Hopefully this thread helps others and a way for you to share your experiences.
OMOTON 4-pack
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NXZP7PG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Pros:
Covers the whole display (left to right)
No halo or rainbow effect
Leaves enough gap for a case
CHEAP (includes 4)
Cons:
Peeling the dust remove sticker was a pain.
Doesn't cover class between camera and earpiece
Other thoughts:
the glass is quite thin. Less than .33mm which is the norm. Probably will make it not so durable when drops and possibly easier to crack. But nice as it doesnt feel sharp or large on the display
This glass is a precise fit, so be careful on installation. Good thing if you mess up, there are additional ones. .5mm left/right or up/down probably will cause a halo affect for that edge
The results:
https://youtu.be/Zg1I4-MNCXk?t=125
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I also recommend the Omoton 4 pack here:
- https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NXZP7PG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Never bought this brand before but it worked perfectly on the first one. The 3a XL's display seems to be much flatter than the 2xl and 3xl which were a nightmare with putting on glass screen protectors. So happy to not have one with a black border around it again!! :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::good::good:
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I've got a 3 Pack of these coming in the mail tomorrow. I know a lot of people like Supershieldz but I haven't liked a single one I've gotten. I got them mostly to see if I just got bad ones in the past or if everyone's just crazy. Unlikely to install it given that the L K's nice, but I'll comment on them.
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I just installed these and will be returning them to Amazon for a refund. The pack includes two shield, and while I was able to work out any trapped airbubbles by pushing them towards the edge of the screen, and any remaining small bubbles disappeared over night, they always leave an airbubble at one or more of the edges. It looks as if you could slide a fingernail underneath - which you can't so it's just this long elongated airbubble that makes it look as if it isn't sticking at the edge of the screen.
Ordered myself a Zagg this time - I will report back on how it works.
I also used the Omotion 4 pack,,,it covers about the same as most and fingerprints are not as noticeable as they are on some others.
3 pack I picked up. super smooth bonded pretty well. Thick so should be decent protection. though it barely covers left and right of actual screen area. not sure how much wider it could go because of the curved edges of display.
amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07PVQ2LYB
I got the LK as an interim. They are certainly not bad, but I'd like something with a more complete coverage and also less sharp and thick edges. For my OnePlus 6 I had protectors from ******* that were decent...but not perfect either. I hope we'll get good one for the Pixel soon...
Also bought a Zagg. The guy at Best buy installed incorrectly. I ordered a replacement since it has a lifetime warranty. Will report back once I get the replacement installed properly.
Super surprised how well they installed, yes they have the black lining all around, full adhesive. No issues installing. Perfect alignment without a tray ( no screen leak on either sides). Good price and no loss of screen sensitivity.
Definitely recommended
Case friendly too
TekRoot 4 pack from ebay
Pros: perfect cut, resist smudges well, easy to apply, full glue, work well with a case, dirt cheap.
Cons; Halo around the border due to glue, maybe not enough of it, or bad quality.. other than that, for $2.25 a piece in package of 4 with shipping included, I can live with the borders not completely adhering to the screen.
I was happy with the CASEVASN screen protectors. Not sure why it's reviewed so poorly.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R4HC87D/
I don't like the notch on the OMOTON and prefer the cutouts. It has basically zero room for error, but I eventually got it lined up perfectly with the sticky tab hinges, and it has plenty of space on the sides for a case. No bubbles or distortion.
Got my replacement Zagg, the screen feels really nice and there are NO fingerprints at all. But there's no room for error on the install and the thing that's meant to help line it up sucks, way too easy for the protector to get underneath it. Because of the huge gaps on the sides, it's almost impossible to install properly. I'd stick with a full adhesive black boarder protector, definitely not worth $40.
Edit: after just a few minutes of use, the phone is covered with fingerprints. Again, would not recommend.
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jsanta11 said:
Super surprised how well they installed, yes they have the black lining all around, full adhesive. No issues installing. Perfect alignment without a tray ( no screen leak on either sides). Good price and no loss of screen sensitivity.
Definitely recommended
Case friendly too
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Looks like a ton of fake reviews on Amazon, doesn't give me the warm fuzzies. Have any pictures of it installed? I don't understand how it could have black boarder and be case friendly. I'm looking for something not case friendly, doesn't seem to be many options
xxBrun0xx said:
Got my replacement Zagg, the screen feels really nice and there are NO fingerprints at all. But there's no room for error on the install and the thing that's meant to help line it up sucks, way too easy for the protector to get underneath it. Because of the huge gaps on the sides, it's almost impossible to install properly. I'd stick with a full adhesive black boarder protector, definitely not worth $40.
Edit: after just a few minutes of use, the phone is covered with fingerprints. Again, would not recommend.
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Looks like a ton of fake reviews on Amazon, doesn't give me the warm fuzzies. Have any pictures of it installed? I don't understand how it could have black boarder and be case friendly. I'm looking for something not case friendly, doesn't seem to be many options
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Am with you on that, I just purchase and test, I don't trust most Amazon reviews cause like you mentioned plenty of fakeness, but yes it has the black borders and case friendly, once am home I will upload pics. My biggest surprise is the no screen leak on the sides, **** they did a good job with the size..
Just received my omoton 4 pack. It doesn't cover the whole screen as the OP reviewed. Must be a new batch as it was backordered for a few days.
Here are the pictures of the screen protector installed
Black border
Full adhesive
Perfect alignment
No screen leak on the sides
jsanta11 said:
Here are the pictures of the screen protector installed
Black border
Full adhesive
Perfect alignment
No screen leak on the sides
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Just ordered, looks great. Thanks for sharing!
Update: just received. Much easier to install than the Zagg due to the edges getting much closer to the edges of the phone. The cutouts are so precise you can line the whole thing up based on them. It might cut off a few pixels on the sides, but overall I'm very impressed. Fingerprint resistance seems to be MUCH better than the Zagg. Don't waste $40, buy this!
Update 2: have noticed this screen protector actually hurts screen quality pretty noticeably. Not sure why, but in some apps (especially apps with lots of white), it's VERY annoying
I also recommend the pulen. fit is perfect and I don't notice any issues with transparency or responsiveness.
I picked a 3-pack of LK, non-bordered, up. Took a little more time than I usually do lining everything up with the included guide stickers. Most other phones the cutouts are precise enough for me to eyeball, but since this one just has a huge cutout at the top for the camera all the way to the speaker, not so easy to do. Went on perfectly and so far haven't had any issues with the edges of the glass, and I don't have any blue discoloring at the edge. Protector is *just* the right size for the screen, so thinking the extra time taken to line things up served me well.
Can't take pictures because the only other device I have at the moment is a Huawei Mediapad M5 running PHH-treble and the camera doesn't work on it for whatever reason.
Link - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NM4MRFQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
tldr; these work well, take your time
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q29VVX7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought those and it applied with no halo and bubbles, and I am very happy with my purchase
comes with 3 and they have a lifetime warranty
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q29VVX7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought those and it applied with no halo and bubbles, and I am very happy with my purchase
comes with 3 and they have a lifetime warranty
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Any pictures?