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I'll start this thread in the hope that there'll be some good news soon.
I got my Touch Cruise on Friday and the device is absolutely fantastic but there is one huge problem with it. Using it either with the bare screen or with the screen protector supplied in the box, the smudges that get onto the screen are a real issue. It's not a case of cleaning it every day when you get home, it really is a case of pulling out a perfectly clean device, flicking up the cube to fire up the calculator, doing 60 seconds of calculations and then putting it away and even after that the screen is covered with smudges to an extent that bugs me. The saving grace is that, if a good screen protector can help solve this problem, then it's easy to apply as an aftermarket solution.
Do other people see the issue to the extent I do? (And my hands are actually fairly dry, I often have issues getting through fingerprint recognition at US immigration because there isn't enough grease on my fingertips.)
I'm told that Brando are working on a protector and I just had a quick play with my old O2 XDA Orbit which has a good screen protector on it (not a Brando but one of their big competitors whose name I forget but is another make that people tend to recommend) and it seemed to me that it was picking up far less muck than my TC one so maybe Brando or someone can ride to the rescue on this one.
- Julian
There is another thread about screen protectors here.
I use the supplied one without any problems different from any protector I have used. Just get the Veripart screen cleaner and clean your screen with it about once a week. looks like it leaves a coating on the screen. I am not sure about that, but my screen is shiny and nice
By the way, how can you get smuges from a non-greay finger
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There is another thread about screen protectors here.
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Ah. Thanks for that. I was trying to do the right thing by posting into the "Accessories" sub-forum so that is where I looked for a previous thread but I did just find the other thread in the main Polaris forum, funnily enough not by looking through the forums but because that thread is the second hit on Google when I did a global search for "veripart screen cleaner" as a result of your reply. I'll definitely try Veripart.
Re: "how can you get smuges from a non-greay finger", I guess they're not totally non-greasy, just less greasy than average .
I'll still get a new screen protector for my TC though because the one that came with my device seems to have a little bit of adhesive missing right down in the bottom left corner, luckily only on the bit that covers the screen surround but, because it won't stick down, it makes it look as if there is a water stain on the device. I also find that the factory screen protector does dull the sensitivity of the screen a bit.
- Julian
I have the same problem with the supplied screen protector.
I found out that Brando will come out with two types of screen proctectors of which on is anti-glare. That's the one I want to try.
Just ordered this one:
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...em=160199157845&_trksid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVI
If you don't know German, look at the picture depicting the structure of the material. Seems to be nice - anti-fingerprint, anti-glare, etc. Will report here as soon as I get it. There is no picture of the protector but I strongly hope it will cover the whole surface and not just the display area.
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Just ordered this one:
http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...em=160199157845&_trksid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVI
If you don't know German, look at the picture depicting the structure of the material. Seems to be nice - anti-fingerprint, anti-glare, etc. Will report here as soon as I get it. There is no picture of the protector but I strongly hope it will cover the whole surface and not just the display area.
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It looks very interesting. I hope it works out for you. I'll look forward to hearing how it works.
I just experimented some more with my old (now dead) Artemis. Obviously with the device being dead all I can do is wipe my fingers and thumb around the screen with it switched off and then look at how marked it is. This is actually just fine though because the marks show up most when the device is off so the fact that the device doesn't power on isn't really an issue for these tests!
Anyway, I found the email confirmation for when I first placed the order and it was a Martin Fields Overlay Plus Screen Protector and my experiments above confirm in my mind that a good screen protector does make a huge difference as far as fingermarks are concerned, my old Artemis with the Martin Fields protector seems to pick up maybe 10% of the fingerprints compared to the in-the-box HTC protector on my Touch Cruise under about the same amount of finger dragging on each screen.
- Julian
Brando is now selling the antiglare screen protectors. Emailed them and they said that they cover the whole face, not just the touch screen portion. You can get them here:
http://shop.brando.com.hk/prod_detail.php?prod_id=02323&dept_id=&cat_id=0019
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No, I'm not buying before I see it how it looks like. As I wrote above, I ordered one from eBay. It is 0.5mm more narrow than the screen area. But the worst is, there's not a hole in the surface for the secondary camera - there's a whole area cut out, like with scissors. Otherwise, the surface seems pretty diffuse. I haven't tried it yet, because if I remove and ruin my current protector and I don't like the new one, I won't have any
So I'm waiting for responses/pics from other protectors
Brando's version is unfortunately like the one ingenious got off of eBay - with the large cutout vs. individual holes. Can't imagine it would have been that hard to cut them properly I'd prefer Brando quality with HTC fit.
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dcbehan said:
Brando's version is unfortunately like the one ingenious got off of eBay - with the large cutout vs. individual holes. Can't imagine it would have been that hard to cut them properly I'd prefer Brando quality with HTC fit.
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I bought one from Brando's for my Orbit 2.
Quality is top as usual.
But:
I think they do the large cutout to make them fit to both, the cruise and the orbit 2.
The result is: You can use them for both device, but they do fit perfect neither for the polaris nor for the orbit 2.
Especially with the orbit 2 there is a large gap at the top of the protected area.
So I have to say, I was used to get better quality from brando's
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Shame, shame... Hopefully they will make them better at some point. Now I don't want to put mine because I'm afraid that if I don't like it, I won't be able to put the original one again
as i said in the other post..
I ordered both versions of the regular screen protectors from DuraSec. (not the liquid one)
I will post some photos and comments when i get them.
xrrkrrkx said:
as i said in the other post..
I ordered both versions of the regular screen protectors from DuraSec. (not the liquid one)
I will post some photos and comments when i get them.
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Thanks. Look forward to your post as my standard protectors's already looking suspect.
I ordered the more expensive ("self-healing") protector from Durasec and found it had the same problem as the Brando anti-glare protector: it refracts the light coming from the touchscreen, giving the pixels a broken-up, rainbow effect. Not nice or useful.
Guess I'm going to buy some more HTC ones, even though I ended up crumpling the first one out of frustration (bubbles, dust, etc).
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I ordered the more expensive ("self-healing") protector from Durasec and found it had the same problem as the Brando anti-glare protector: it refracts the light coming from the touchscreen, giving the pixels a broken-up, rainbow effect. Not nice or useful.
Guess I'm going to buy some more HTC ones, even though I ended up crumpling the first one out of frustration (bubbles, dust, etc).
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I've first put the one delivered by HTC with the Polaris. Except the fact that the sticker perfectly match with the Polaris Form, it need to be cleaned at least 50x per day..
I've finally buy a set of universal screen protector. Of course you've to cut it by yourself, but the quality is pretty excellent and the price is really competitive (5 pieces for a price less than for 1 brando).
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I ordered the more expensive ("self-healing") protector from Durasec and found it had the same problem as the Brando anti-glare protector: it refracts the light coming from the touchscreen, giving the pixels a broken-up, rainbow effect. Not nice or useful.
Guess I'm going to buy some more HTC ones, even though I ended up crumpling the first one out of frustration (bubbles, dust, etc).
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Why the HTC ones rather than the Brando Ultraclear? The thing I hate about the HTC protector is that it is no better than a bare screen as far as fingerprints are concerned. There is a thread running in the main Polaris forum (although a request has been made to the moderators to move it here) where other people are confirming how awful the HTC protector is re fingerpriints and also that the Brando UltraClear, although not as good as the AntiGlare regarding resistance to fingerprints, is a definite improvement on the HTC protector.
I confess that I'm still using the HTC protector but that's because I put it on my device immediately and now it's on I'm waiting a bit to decide what to replace it with. I don't like the Brando cutout but I think if pushed now I'd probably buy one of each Brando and see if I could live with the optical distortions of the AntiGlare and, if not, then use the UltraClear.
- Julian
P.S. I share your frustration re fitting these things; one of my least favorite activities.
I didn't try the Brando 'ultraclear' one -- I guess because I used one of these on a PDA years ago and found it to be 'ultraglare'. If I were sitting anywhere near sunlight, the screen became a mirror.
I suppose in the time since that's just become normal, as screens like the Touch Cruise are very shiny.
Looking at the various posts I think I'll go with the Brando UltraClear...
10$ + 3$ shipping is not so expensive (let's hope it will not be trapped by customs, in France that's pretty expensive even for a 10$ order).
Anyone aware about a way to get them from a European reseller instead of ordering directly to Brando in HK?
Thanks
DuraSec protectors
Hello all....
as i promised earlier i would report back once i got my DuraSec protectors and let you know how they are.
i just got them last night, so i ripped my HTC OEM one off, and put the cheaper "ClearTec" one on. on first impression, it is a slight bit TOO thin, as it is quite hard to get on without flipping and flopping around. Which in the end causes many small bubbles.
After some fiddling, i have it on looking semi-OK, and it doesnt mess with the screen clarity, nor refract light in any strange way that i can tell.
i do have a feeling that it will not last very long... but then again they market it as a temp. protector.
i will get back when i use the "HighTec".....
This is a possible way to improve the standard HTC screen protector which I'm pretty happy with except for one big issue, it offers absolutely no additional resistance against getting fingerprints all over the screen when not using the stylus and this is a big frustration for me.
Recently I decided to clean my protector using regular window cleaner that you can buy in supermarkets (I'm in the UK so I used "Non smear Windolene for glass and shiny surfaces"). I now only bother to wipe down the screen with a cloth every few days rather than after every few minutes of use which is what I had to do before (and yes, I do wash my hands very regularly!).
It's probably partly due to the fact that I've got better at remembering to try to use the fingernail side of my fingers rather than my fingertips but I think that a large part of it is due to the cleaner leaving some sort of coating because even when I deliberately do a few swipes with my thumb, which before would have left marks after even a single swipe, it is now pretty clear.
I didn't spray the cleaner straight onto the device by the way, that just seemed too risky, so I sprayed it onto a paper kitchen towel and then used that to apply the cleaner onto the screen.
For me I think this has improved things sufficiently that I might well just stay with the supplied protector.
- Julian
I decided to write down some unorganized thoughts about the Z Ultra since the device seems to be piquing many's interest of late with the price drops.
--Running at 1080p on the snapdragon, I imagine it'll continue to fare well against newer phones like the G3 since those use a lot more power to render the extra pixels.
--I'm surprised that Sony's software is uncommonly decent. I was expecting some really awful bloatware but the only bloated application is the small app widget which is actually a nice feature (also easy to remove if desired).
--I especially enjoy how it renders websites like a tablet instead of a smartphone, I don't see this mentioned a lot but it makes a big difference to me from a usability perspective.
--Battery life is average all things considered.
--Speaker quality isn't as bad as some reviews made me expect but I understand why they mention it. You can tell it's actually loud but muffled from the waterproofing since the whole device vibrates when the volume is cranked.
Some drawbacks in comparing it to my last device (Nexus 4):
--This will be the first cellphone I put a case on in years since there are a lot of broken screen reports considering how relatively uncommon the device is. I bet one of the two screens they use can't handle much flex so it cracks when bent in your pocket.
--The glass also doesn't feel as "high-end" as the Gorilla Glass + oleo-phobic coating I'm coming from. Hopefully the GlassM screen protector made of Gorilla Glass can remedy this. Maybe I'm a bit biased from using and having such a positive experience with Gorilla Glass in the past.
--I miss Qi inductive charging (I guess the newer Sony phones have it but not the Ultra).
Overall, I'm not blown away but I'm impressed considering the $300-$350 price it's going for at the moment ($335-$400 to me since I consider it a necessity to put a case and oleo-phobic screen protector on the device).
the glass is good (dragontail) but has a too soft anti shatter film on the top that is a pain to remove
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I decided to write down some unorganized thoughts about the Z Ultra since the device seems to be piquing many's interest of late with the price drops.
--Running at 1080p on the snapdragon, I imagine it'll continue to fare well against newer phones like the G3 since those use a lot more power to render the extra pixels.
--I'm surprised that Sony's software is uncommonly decent. I was expecting some really awful bloatware but the only bloated application is the small app widget which is actually a nice feature (also easy to remove if desired).
--I especially enjoy how it renders websites like a tablet instead of a smartphone, I don't see this mentioned a lot but it makes a big difference to me from a usability perspective.
--Battery life is average all things considered.
--Speaker quality isn't as bad as some reviews made me expect but I understand why they mention it. You can tell it's actually loud but muffled from the waterproofing since the whole device vibrates when the volume is cranked.
Some drawbacks in comparing it to my last device (Nexus 4):
--This will be the first cellphone I put a case on in years since there are a lot of broken screen reports considering how relatively uncommon the device is. I bet one of the two screens they use can't handle much flex so it cracks when bent in your pocket.
--The glass also doesn't feel as "high-end" as the Gorilla Glass + oleo-phobic coating I'm coming from. Hopefully the GlassM screen protector made of Gorilla Glass can remedy this. Maybe I'm a bit biased from using and having such a positive experience with Gorilla Glass in the past.
--I miss Qi inductive charging (I guess the newer Sony phones have it but not the Ultra).
Overall, I'm not blown away but I'm impressed considering the $300-$350 price it's going for at the moment ($335-$400 to me since I consider it a necessity to put a case and oleo-phobic screen protector on the device).
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1. Bigger glass will aways require more protection. It's the law of physics.
2. I put Glass M and never been so happy with my XZU. Just remember to make it 100% clean when you apply it though. I have this minor dust left so initially i'm mad about that but after a while i'll just let it slide..
3. Magnetic Dock will serve the same purpose as Qi, even better.
I'm a bit nervous about putting the GlassM on with the dust. I've read that taking a hot shower in the room you're working will get rid of the dust in the air so I'll try that with the "hinge method" to align. It's not a cheap screen protector and seems to be taking its time coming from Asia to USA so I'll be irked if I mess it up.
Also, I'm surprised by how affordable the dk30 alternatives are.
If you have ordered protectors for both sides, make sure you put the back one on first, so that if you mess up, it'll at least be on the least visible side. I applied mine in a steamy bathroom and got no specks. Just make sure the surface is clean too.
I recently purchased the Skinomi TechSkin full body protector for my XZU. I have had this brand of screen protector before on my Moto Milestone 2 and Xperia T LT30p, and it did what it said it would do, which is "Protection For Perfection."
I just sold my Z ultra after having it a few months. I too was quite impressed by the software. Though I am one of the few who detests stock android. I will never again buy a Nexus or GP phone. Sony's skin, I find so far, to be the most beautiful android UX to date. And I think their keyboard is the best. Even better than Swiftkey. Finally, LOVE the dualshock compatibility out of the box. It blows away iPega, SteelSeries and Moga.
It was just that little bit too big for me. And despite the thinness, the flat slab design made it uncomfortable for me to hold. Any manufacturer making a phablet needs to look to the Lumia 1520. That phone is a pleasure to hold and use.
I finally got a Oneplus One invite so that is what I am using now. A buddy who has one talked me into it. While he found the phone to be huge (coming from a Moto X) after the ZU, I find it to be absolutely tiny. I am going to miss the large screen and Xperia UX. And it's going to suck going back to a Moga (I don't hack/root)
I'm going crazy reading all the things I'm hearing about the z ultra. I placed my order Friday morning for my c6833 and it will be in my hands on wensday can't wait to fire up this monster
Since getting my S8+ a few weeks ago and going through the usual newborn babying of the phone I have been scouring around for screen protectors. Other than the Whitestone, which looks really good but the installation of which I would probably mess up I really have found nothing in tempered glass which really seems to work. I have no interest in the films.
So I have looked at the liquid nano protectors. Nothing has really got my interest in the written reviews as they mostly are written as advertising copy. There is one reasonably good Youtube video comparing a few tempered glass protectors and two liquid protectors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-wv5ipKbRw&t=2643s
Still I have not been convinced, especially when people use knives and keys which are low - as in a 5 - on the Mohs scale.
My local staples (like staples in the US) does the Liquid Armor (Armour here in Canada) and I have seen a few reviews which tend to be mixed. A friendly rep at Staples in Montreal has been quite honest with me and said it really does not prevent scratches so that is off the list. He mentioned to me that they might get the Whoosh Diamond Defense liquid screen protector in but he would not be surprised if the product was made by Dynaflo, the makers of Liquid Armor. In essence, he felt none of them really would do a very good job
Now on to the Whoosh. https://whoosh.com/pages/diamond-defense I use the screen cleaner currently but it really is more or less nothing special. The company is based in Toronto but their screen cleaner and their liquid screen protector are all made in the US which indicates to me that they are more of a marketing company than anything else. Nevertheless, they seem on Amazon to get great reviews for their screen cleaner but there is nothing on the screen protector.
One liquid screen protector (not Whoosh) had previously boasted about being tested by SGS but nobody could find the test. I know SGS very well. In my business I have used their services for pre-shipment and discharge surveys. They are a huge, highly reputed company based out of Switzerland.
Yesterday evening I did a google on Whoosh and SGS and a link came up to the SGS report. https://www.easystore.cz/media/8657...ngsten Carbide client request_Signed.pdf?mt=8
I am not a materials engineer but the test seems far more scientifically based than anything say jerryrigeverything has been able to do (Understandable as this is expensive). Tungsten is something like 7-8 on the Mohs scale and the results of this seem very promising. SGS are a huge company and no way would I think that a tiny company like Whoosh could "buy" results. The methodology looks relative sound.
Is this worth a try?
Am using this (see attached) on top of my custom Tempered Glass (see my thread about the TG installation)
I've some experiences with other brand in the past, and it actually quite good, was using it on my HTC One, and it indeed preventing micro scratch on the screen, although it wont help you upon drop or other direct impact with weight,
This Nano brand, is more thick with yellowish liquid appearance,
I applied 2 pack on top of my TG, and i can definitely say that it give you the better oleophobic feeling (less fingerprint stick on my screen) and it also give the glass a better scratch resistant level,
It's been 2 weeks and i havent found any micro scratch on the glass.
Put a note though, that this kind of liquid protector will wear off, especially if you are the kind who like to wipe your screen a lot
Expect to re-apply after 3-6 months
About the price, it's $10 for two
Another brand avail on my country is Kristal (which is made in malaysia) and cost more ( $8 for one pack)
Thanks very much for the reply. All I am looking for is some added scratch resistance and from your post it looks like that is the case.
Your choice is definitely more economical than the Whoosh which seems awfully pricey.
Attached is my screen (TG to be exact) condition after 2 weeks,
Not the best picture, but i think good enough to get the idea of the condition, lol
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Attached is my screen (TG to be exact) condition after 2 weeks,
Not the best picture, but i think good enough to get the idea of the condition, lol
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Which TG do you have?
Hi everyone, wanted to start to get some people’s opinions on screen protector options for the S9. As I understand it, the options are as follows:
1) TPU Wet Application
2) TPU Dry Application,
3) Dot Matrix Glass
4) 3D Curved Full Adhesive Glass
I know that the 3D Curved one would be the best option – Zagg’s protectors are usually great, but expensive. Hopefully we can find a quality option before the phones ship. If anyone has any information, or good experience with a particular company, please leave a comment! I’ll try to update this OP as often as I can, after we’re able to confirm which protectors are good or bad.
I would be waiting for the device to come out and for some reviews to be published before I decide. I would love if there were a good 3D curved screen protector
Whitestonedome said:
Hello
There is the only product that meets your condition.
You could have heard about WhitestoneDomeGlass screen protector !
WhitestoneDomeGlass for Galaxy S9 is full touch with full adhesive through the edge without any gaps or bubble by LOCA technology.
It is now available for pre-order at Amazon and during this time we are offering 10%discount on it !! Don't miss out on discount promotion
Please click below to see Unbox Therapy review on our Dome Glass
https://youtu.be/xsarQ8O58YM
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Where can I buy this with shipping to Australia?
Whitestonedome said:
Hello
There is the only product that meets your condition.
You could have heard about WhitestoneDomeGlass screen protector !
WhitestoneDomeGlass for Galaxy S9 is full touch with full adhesive through the edge without any gaps or bubble by LOCA technology.
It is now available for pre-order at Amazon and during this time we are offering 10%discount on it !! Don't miss out on discount promotion
Please click below to see Unbox Therapy review on our Dome Glass
https://youtu.be/xsarQ8O58YM
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hi, i live in france and i preorder my samsung galaxy s9+ and i would like to test or buy your product. no deliver to france in amazon. do you think they have a solution. thanks
javychoi said:
I'm working for Whitestone Dome glass, member of SMAPP(Samsung Mobile Accessory Partner Program) in screen protector.
I think the above question is very professional and good guide to choose best one for S9!!! I think Option 4 is the best in performance without any doubts. One suggestion is, it would be better if adding one more option ; "5) 3D Curved Full Adhesive Glass(without colored rim)", because most of current products in option 4 are with "colored rim", having some restrictions in performance. They partly block the viewing area, especially side menu bar in case of Galaxy series such as S8, Note8 and S9. (you can even see two lines, annoying your vision if you watch it from the side).
Whitestone Dome Glass is full adhesion of course, but doesn't have any colored rim, thanks to LOCA patent technology(applying liquid adhesive, curing it with UV light), totally different from current "Taping" method of the others. There're already many discussions about us in forums for S8 and Note8. Preorder for Dome glass of S9 in online stores already started together with S9 unpack. We do run review program. Most welcome your participation and you can contact us in our homepage. Hoping that the above information should be helpful... Thanks
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ZAGG has also released a full coverage, full adhesive glass screen protector (Zagg Elite) that works great for the S8 Plus and Note 8 and are also now selling it for the S9 and S9 Plus. I have used it on my Note 8 and am very pleased with the results. I also found a full glass glass adhesive from EYEO2 on amazon - they offer a package that includes 2 glass screen protectos for about 26 bucks (or 13 per screen protector) and it also works exceptionally well. no "ghosting" aroudn the edges, full screen coverage, full adhesive. The nice thing about EYEO2 and the ZAGG Elite Glass screen protectors - No liquid that can get all over your phone during installation and no UV Light for installation. Both offer replacement warrenties too.
I know many users rave about the Whitestone Screen Protectors and I am glad it worked for them - personally, I tried it once and installation was a mess. I must have done something wrong, but I ended up with liquid all over my phone that I ended up having to clean up...after that fiasco, the glass I had tried to install wouldn't stick - and I ended up with a bunch of crap under the glass - I ended up throwing the screen protector away. 50 bucks down the drain.
Here are also some affordable cases and covers for Samsung Galaxy S9 I was reading about. Some of these are okay for normal day to day use. I am currently using S8 with clear view cover but thinking of upgrading to S9 after some time. Hopefully I get some good cover option by then.
https://www.thenerdmag.com/best-samsung-galaxy-s9-cases-protectors-covers/
P.S: I don't personally like covers on S8. They just makes phone look dull.
Option 3: Otao Glass Screen Protector for S9 [installation tray]
Otao has released full coverage screen protector for S9 and it belongs option 3, it is a 3D curved tempered glass with installation tray. With installation tray, you can image how easy and fast to apply it on your phone. There is also one option for S9 from Otao, not full coverage but 3D curved one. which makes it compatible with almost cases. Both price are affordble and reasonable. Everybody can try.
The White Stone Dome Glass is expensive $50 and if you don't install it correctly you get two chances but if you mess it up you have to file a warranty claim, send the old one back at your expense $5 and pay $15 for the replacement then wait 4-6 weeks to receive the new one. Been there done that so after 4 attempts it went in the trash along with $70. Mine continued to have fine looking crystals in the glue just as it was about to seal. If your's does that do NOT use the UV light or you'll never get it installed
I also tried the Otao which is NOT full adhesion and mine kept falling off when I would sit it down or take it out of my pocket but they're cheap and you can buy 5 for the price of 1 White Stone dome glass
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First of all, I'm sorry for your unhappy experience with our product. I'd like to ask you to try CS cantact in homepage or warranty replacement program, if you don't mind it. Or you can sign up for our review program for S9.
Thanks to your information, I looked up those products you mentioned and found out they're different variations in category 4, still having colored rims around. I don't want to be rude with other brands, so let me put it this way. If it is full adhesion, why do they still need to apply colored rim on the edge? What does it serve? And Why did we have to develop LOCA(Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive) technology, even supplying UV curng machine together? Because there must be significant variance in curvature of glass(which is natural when they use heat to vend glass), it goes to cover glass of device. Of course, screen protector as well. Current "OCA Taping" technology cannot cope with this physical limitation, even though they mignt meet your expectation to curtain digree.
We first do focus on performance as a screen protector for curved mobile device, which are eventually premium products and future main stream. So far we're only one product in cat. 5(3D Curved Full Adhesive Glass w/o colored rims). By the way, regarding "liquid overflow" thing, we put liquid 5% more than average of variance. We made decision some overflow is better than not fully covering the surface, while the liquid doesn't do any harm to device. It's bothering, but paying off.
I was trying to make simple opinion, but actually it's not that simple to those who are very concerned about protecting device. We're sharing the related information in our own media such as homepage, twitter, facebook, youtube and etc. You can easily find out reviews and recommendations of customers on online space. Now we do have many fans fortunately. Why don't you listen their voice? Thanks
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I'd be more than willing to try it for the S9. That's if your'e willing to send me one for free. lol
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First of all, I'm sorry for your unhappy experience with our product. I'd like to ask you to try CS cantact in homepage or warranty replacement program, if you don't mind it. Or you can sign up for our review program for S9.
Thanks to your information, I looked up those products you mentioned and found out they're different variations in category 4, still having colored rims around. I don't want to be rude with other brands, so let me put it this way. If it is full adhesion, why do they still need to apply colored rim on the edge? What does it serve? And Why did we have to develop LOCA(Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive) technology, even supplying UV curng machine together? Because there must be significant variance in curvature of glass(which is natural when they use heat to vend glass), it goes to cover glass of device. Of course, screen protector as well. Current "OCA Taping" technology cannot cope with this physical limitation, even though they mignt meet your expectation to curtain digree.
We first do focus on performance as a screen protector for curved mobile device, which are eventually premium products and future main stream. So far we're only one product in cat. 5(3D Curved Full Adhesive Glass w/o colored rims). By the way, regarding "liquid overflow" thing, we put liquid 5% more than average of variance. We made decision some overflow is better than not fully covering the surface, while the liquid doesn't do any harm to device. It's bothering, but paying off.
I was trying to make simple opinion, but actually it's not that simple to those who are very concerned about protecting device. We're sharing the related information in our own media such as homepage, twitter, facebook, youtube and etc. You can easily find out reviews and recommendations of customers on online space. Now we do have many fans fortunately. Why don't you listen their voice? Thanks
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Hi !
I just pre-ordered my Galaxy S9 and I'm considering on getting the WhiteStone Dome Glass and the Spigen Though Armor.
Do you know if they are compatible together or will the case lift the edges of the screen protector ?
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jazzypit said:
hi, i live in france and i preorder my samsung galaxy s9+ and i would like to test or buy your product. no deliver to france in amazon. do you think they have a solution. thanks
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I have pre-ordered my Whitestone Dome from Mobile Fun UK (where I bought the same product for my S8). They have a France website where you can get the product delivered: https://www.mobilefun.fr/protection-d-ecran-samsung-galaxy-s9-whitestone-dome-glass-full-cover-66100
They seem to be the main supplier in Europe and Australia.
By the way, my experience with the product on the S8 was fantastic. I was able to apply it much more easily than cheaper models and it looks great.
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laurie9300 said:
Where can I buy this with shipping to Australia?
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Mobile Fun ship to Australia from their UK website. They may also redirect you to an Aussie site (not sure if they have one): https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/whitest...g-galaxy-s9-full-cover-screen-protector-66100
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First of all, I'm sorry for your unhappy experience with our product. I'd like to ask you to try CS cantact in homepage or warranty replacement program, if you don't mind it. Or you can sign up for our review program for S9.
Thanks to your information, I looked up those products you mentioned and found out they're different variations in category 4, still having colored rims around. I don't want to be rude with other brands, so let me put it this way. If it is full adhesion, why do they still need to apply colored rim on the edge? What does it serve? And Why did we have to develop LOCA(Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive) technology, even supplying UV curng machine together? Because there must be significant variance in curvature of glass(which is natural when they use heat to vend glass), it goes to cover glass of device. Of course, screen protector as well. Current "OCA Taping" technology cannot cope with this physical limitation, even though they mignt meet your expectation to curtain digree.
We first do focus on performance as a screen protector for curved mobile device, which are eventually premium products and future main stream. So far we're only one product in cat. 5(3D Curved Full Adhesive Glass w/o colored rims). By the way, regarding "liquid overflow" thing, we put liquid 5% more than average of variance. We made decision some overflow is better than not fully covering the surface, while the liquid doesn't do any harm to device. It's bothering, but paying off.
I was trying to make simple opinion, but actually it's not that simple to those who are very concerned about protecting device. We're sharing the related information in our own media such as homepage, twitter, facebook, youtube and etc. You can easily find out reviews and recommendations of customers on online space. Now we do have many fans fortunately. Why don't you listen their voice? Thanks
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I have the Zagg Elite on my Note 8 and the EYEO2 on my S8 Plus. I do not have any issues with rings around the screen protector - they look awesome - and are as good as the old glass screen protetors made for flat phones that I used to use.
The plastic ring you refer to - I think you are talking about the guide. This is used to assist in placing the glass on the phone. They are designed to help you get the glass centererd in exactly the right position - placement on the screen is the number one most important thing to insure the glass fits properly and doesnt end up to far on one side or another.
Look - all I am saying is that there was a time that Very few glass screen protecors worked well - but I personally believe that today, there are a few that work exceptoinally well - and one of them doesn't cost an arm and a leg either. Whitestone may be a good screen protector for some - but for those that don't want the hassel - the possible mess - there is an alternative that works very well and looks awesome.
We can leave it there - no need to respond to this. I know you are just trying to sell your product but honestly, this is not the place to do that.
Whitestone Dome Australia
laurie9300 said:
Where can I buy this with shipping to Australia?
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Mobile Fun ship to Australia from their UK website. They may also redirect you to an Aussie site (not sure if they have one): https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/whitest...g-galaxy-s9-full-cover-screen-protector-66100
I used the Whitestone on my S8+ and I currently have it on my Note 8. If you take the time to watch the videos and read on how to install, you shouldn't have any problems. I was able to apply both the first time sucessfully. I think they may be refining the process because on the Note 8, I had to tip the holder in order to get the glue to start moving, and then drop the glass when it got to a certain point. Certainly different that I'm used to, but the results came out great.
I've already ordered the S9+ version, and I expect it to work great, as well.
There's two or three different types out there. One actually give you some blue tape to place over the speaker grille but mine did not have it. Hit or miss for a lot of people on installation plus they have like 4 different videos so it will confuse some.
Just make sure your s9 screen are proper and not like the Galaxy s8 screen that didn't fit, or fitted one side and other side air bubbles started forming. I will wait for few weeks till you get some good reviews on screen, and buy a case for now with a lip to keep the phone protected.
zedexdriver98 said:
I have pre-ordered my Whitestone Dome from Mobile Fun UK (where I bought the same product for my S8). They have a France website where you can get the product delivered: https://www.mobilefun.fr/protection-d-ecran-samsung-galaxy-s9-whitestone-dome-glass-full-cover-66100
They seem to be the main supplier in Europe and Australia.
By the way, my experience with the product on the S8 was fantastic. I was able to apply it much more easily than cheaper models and it looks great.
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Mobile Fun ship to Australia from their UK website. They may also redirect you to an Aussie site (not sure if they have one): https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/whitest...g-galaxy-s9-full-cover-screen-protector-66100
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thanks for your answers. i have order it on amazon uk. i see your message too late. less price on mobile fun.
javychoi said:
It cannot be confirmed yet because it's not tested yet. But I could give you some references.
As a member of SMAPP(Samsung Mobile Accessory Partnership Program), we already cheched compatibility with Samsung branded official cases. We can confirm Dome glass is compatible with them except VR, which needs difference shape of glass.
Glass size for Domeglass S9 is 65.5 x 142.14mm so that we recommend inner size of case should be 67.0 x 143.7mm. It's not easy to measure, though. So maybe Famous Youtuber, GraveX's review for Note8 could be a good reference ; he confirmed in his Youtube compatibility with Spigen case, tested by himself ; Tough Armor, SlimArmor, Rgged Armor, Neo Hybrid, Ultra Hybrid, Liquid Air.
The principle of designing Dome glass size is it has to be bigger than viewable area, as much as possible. Given that, compatibility is fully considered. Unless case covers viewable area like some rugged armour style, it's compatible with majority of well known cases. You should make sure it in advance anayway. Tks
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Thanks for your response, I think I'll give it a go and maybe update my post to tell if it worked !
WHITESTONE5 said:
Hello . Thank you for your interest in our Dome Glass !
I just send you a private message. please check and reply
Thank you
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I would also like to try your Dome Glass.
I 'am administrator of an android forum very known in my country and I would like to post a review.
I also read that the glue when cured can cover the speaker. Is it true?
laurie9300 said:
Where can I buy this with shipping to Australia?
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http://www.mobilezap.com.au/66100-w...ung-galaxy-s9-full-cover-screen-protector.htm
Be prepared to pay a premium for this in Australia... I know I did when I originally purchased it for the Note8.
I recently purchased and installed a case-friendly screen protector which doesn't cover the edges and although it seems to be protective, the touch sensitivity has become terrible. I enabled the setting to increase the sensitivity but it didn't seem to make much of a difference as it is still sluggish and not as responsive as it should be.
I have not had to deal with that on my S8 using a screen protector from the same brand (a Chinese one, I forget what it's called) but this is really ruining my experience with the device. I am planning on removing it as soon as I find a decent replacement.
I recently got back to Liverpool and am trying to find a store that can install it for me because I am really bad with these things, I'll just never be able to install a protector properly unless I waste three or four of them in trials. This has been the case ever since my first iPhone 2G and I just gave up on trying to install them myself altogether. Do you guys know where I can get it done in the UK? I contacted carphonewarehouse but they don't seem to offer installation services anymore.
Find an independant phone accessory / repair shop - chances are they will fit your screen protector for you for a minimal cost. I know there are a couple in Oxford that offer this service, so I would imagine Liverpool would have significantly more options.