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screen protectors

how many of you guys are using screen protectors? im using one, but it keeps getting dirty every 2 weeks. im beginning to think if its even necessary to have one for my device.

It depends on what you mean by dirty. In a way you have answered your own question. If you didn't have a screen protector, your screen is potentially left open to abrasive scratches. My understanding is that once a screen is scratched, tough. It's much easier to replace a protector than a damaged screen.
I didn't realise how delicate screen protectors were when I applied the one that came with the MDA. I've just replaced my original thin protector with a Hightec one from durasec £7.95 from Ebay. They also do thinner ones for less. Like everything in life, you get what you pay for.
Bottom line is the standard motto. Prevention is better than cure.

I am using a Covertec one, and it is fine since a while (more then 2 month).

Boxwave
I'm very happy with the Boxwave clear protector.

I wouldnt go without my brando screen protector ... been using them since my P900 had no problems with dirt or scratches ..

Brando
I use Brando as well. It's the best.

I use 3M, is't 3M the best?

I'm using the brando ultra clear but the application was fudged up; for some reason there was already dust on the screen protector despite it still being seal :shock:. I peeled it off, start applying when I realized that it was leaving marks on the screen.
Washed it then reapplied and in the process, I managed to drop my cutter on it , blade first, and there's a small scratch on one corner.
Definitely going to have to have another go. With respect to clarity and responsiveness, I find it to be unresponsive if the application was poor but otherwise, suits me fine and nobody could tell it was applied except due to the fact that there's a scratch on it. Anyone got any tips? I washed with cool water and no detergents. Should I use any detergents?

what kinda protectors u guys use, i mean thin or hard. I had a belkin thin screen protector on my jam and it worked perfectly for more than a year, then i sodl the device and got the O2 XDA mini s, now i am looking for some decent screen protector.
what do u guys recommend, hard or thin?

This is probably heresy, but I have had my phone for 6 months and have never used a protector and there isn't one scratch. I travel about 80% a year for work to boot. But it usually travels in my pocket as opposed to a bag or something.

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i was waiting to hear that...6 months in your pocket and no scratch? thats pretty good..because i keep mine in my pocket all the time..if i ever throw it in a bag..i use the case it came with.

I just got a Martin Shields and love it. Took a little getting used to having to press a little harder, but it's great and I can't even tell it's on there.

by the way, how do I uninstall the old screen protector?
It has many scratchs over it and even more dust particles under it...

I'm using the BoxWave ClearTouch screen protector. I love it. I can barely tell it's on. I highly recommend it. It was kind of a pain to get on properly, but what screen protector isn't.

Does the stylus scratch the screen?

Does the stylus scratch the screen?
Do you guys think that a screen protector is necessary or advisable?
And if it is advisable, will it affect the stylus and finger performance?

interesting question, as the current word on the street is the Note doesn't have Gorilla Glass...
i doubt it would though- but that's only my assumptions..

as its Anti-scratch resistant screen .i don't think the s-pen will scratch the screen but it more like in long term it possible when you put in your pocket with coins or keys , that would scratch the screen it i think.
my old phone was anti scratch screen too but still got few scratch on it from the house keys and coin in my pocket
ps btw i am using the note without screen protector.

I've always gone naked on my phones; no screen protector and no case. I can't stand the extra bulk/film. Even back in the days of windows mobile 5 and 6 with HTC phones that had PLASTIC screens that actually deformed under the stylus pressure, I didn't have scratching issues. I've always kept my phone in my left pocket (upside down with screen facing leg for quick and easy retrieval in the proper position) with NOTHING else in the pocket.
I've never understood the screen protector thing. For the most part manufacturers make the screens much harder and more abrasion resistant than any plastic film you'll find in a screen protector. I saw a guy yesterday using some Verizon droid with a screen protector that was scratched and foggy, and all I could think is "WTF, he wants to protect his screen so it doesn't get scratched up, decreasing visibility and looking ugly, yet that's exactly the experience he's receiving!" Lame. Sometimes people need to think about the big picture. If you're going to sell your phone in a couple months and are paranoid, that's one thing, but otherwise I think they're a total waste.

I still have the factory protective plastic sheet over my screen and my stylus works fine. I'm waiting for my screen protector to come in the mail before I remove the factory plastic.
I have always used cases and screen protectors on my phones. When it came time to sell my old phones, they are still in immaculate condition, like the first day I bought them. I am always able to get the maximum resale value out of my phones.
I think screen protectors is a good investment if you want to maximize the resale value of your phone

I have a screen protector on my note and it doesn't effect the performance of the stylus. It also doesn't leave any scratches on the screen protector so I am guessing it shouldn't leave any on the screen as well.
Overall performance , it's great and loving every minute of my new toy.

maxh said:
I've never understood the screen protector thing. For the most part manufacturers make the screens much harder and more abrasion resistant than any plastic film you'll find in a screen protector. I saw a guy yesterday using some Verizon droid with a screen protector that was scratched and foggy, and all I could think is "WTF, he wants to protect his screen so it doesn't get scratched up, decreasing visibility and looking ugly, yet that's exactly the experience he's receiving!" Lame. Sometimes people need to think about the big picture. If you're going to sell your phone in a couple months and are paranoid, that's one thing, but otherwise I think they're a total waste.
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If you put it on right, you can't even tell it's there. You wouldn't be able to tell that I had a screen protector on my captivate unless you looked at the edges, no fog, no bubbles, no dust.
The thing about screen protectors is... if you DO get a big scratch, you are scratching an inexpensive easily replaceable component as opposed to the expensive and very difficult to replace pane of glass fused to the LCD and housing.

Even though Screen Protectors can prevent the screen being scratched, it does also make the screen look less vibrant.

all my previous phones i had screen protector on but i decide that i go without on the note this time ^_^
ps. i just put 32gb card in and loaded ton of movies on it. oop sorry out of topic, lol

I was going to ask whether the seemingly strong screen would hurt the thin plastic S-Pen.

I never used a screen protector on previous phones, but I just ordered one for the Note. After only a couple of days use, I have several noticeable scratches on the screen - I would say that it scratches easily (these scratches are not from the stylus, haven't even used that yet).

I would think that the pen would suffer in sensitivity with a screen protector.
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There is a stylus made of a rubber tip, its called GRIFFIN , you can get it from ebay
Hope this helped ya ;-)
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I ordered one of these from amazon yesterday:
Vikuiti screen protectors CV8 (quantity: 2) for Samsung Galaxy Note - PREMIUM QUALITY (ultra-clear, scratch-resistant, high adhesiveness)
Vikuiti is the strongest and best true clear screen protectors around from what I have read - I will report here when I receive my shipment.

took my note yesterday play a fruit ninja with stylus... whole screen protector get scratch..

To those who have installed a screen protector, have you guys noticed any performance loss with the stylus?

fjdu said:
I was going to ask whether the seemingly strong screen would hurt the thin plastic S-Pen.
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This is a good point.
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cred0021 said:
I never used a screen protector on previous phones, but I just ordered one for the Note. After only a couple of days use, I have several noticeable scratches on the screen - I would say that it scratches easily (these scratches are not from the stylus, haven't even used that yet).
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I've had scratches on mine too, but I wiped them off with a tissue.

Xaddict said:
I've had scratches on mine too, but I wiped them off with a tissue.
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Paper's never a good thing to use for wiping clear stuff (phone screens, glasses, etc.) Wood pulp, which they use to make the paper, contains tiny bits of silica which will scratch those types of items. The scratches may be very small, but will build up over time. Fabric is always a better choice; the inside of my t-shirt is what I use most of the times on my sunglasses and phone screen.

MR.zero said:
There is a stylus made of a rubber tip, its called GRIFFIN , you can get it from ebay
Hope this helped ya ;-)
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U sure it work with note?
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Evo 4G63 said:
I still have the factory protective plastic sheet over my screen and my stylus works fine. I'm waiting for my screen protector to come in the mail before I remove the factory plastic.
I have always used cases and screen protectors on my phones. When it came time to sell my old phones, they are still in immaculate condition, like the first day I bought them. I am always able to get the maximum resale value out of my phones.
I think screen protectors is a good investment if you want to maximize the resale value of your phone
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I manufacture cases for phones.
But before then and now I don't use cases, and beat the living daylights out of my phones.
This makes me financially stupid, and you smart (no sarcasm, truly).
However, I'm perhaps living a more chilled life.

Do you use a screen protector for your note?

I have a screen protector currently, but I'm thinking of taking it off.
What do you guys think? Are you folks using a screen protector?

I don't use screen protector because I want the best touch experience

I never used one on my DHD and I don't use one on my Note either.

I sure use one.
Recently I had a clean slice on my screen and I was worried that the cut might be deep enough to have gone through the screen protector and scratched my screen. So I took the protector off and thankfully the screen protector was enough to stop the scratch.
So it has it uses.
Putting a screen protector is a nightmare though because of dust particles, so whenever I want to put a screen protector on I view the screen under light at an angle to see if there is any dust particles on the screen. That way I can see even the "smallest" dust particle. So whenever I place a screen protector I take about 30 to 40 mins to put one on my Note. Also it's not like I change screen protector like a baby's dippers. The current one will be on there pretty much forever unless something like a scratch happens that will force me replace it. Otherwise it's pretty much a one time thing.
My screen protectors are very good quality ones.

SGP Ultra Optics
NutZInTheHead said:
I sure use one.
Recently I had a clean slice on my screen and I was worried that the cut might be deep enough to have gone through the screen protector and scratched my screen. So I took the protector off and thankfully the screen protector was enough to stop the scratch.
So it has it uses.
Putting a screen protector is a nightmare though because of dust particles, so whenever I want to put a screen protector on I view the screen under light at an angle to see if there is any dust particles on the screen. That way I can see even the "smallest" dust particle. So whenever I place a screen protector I take about 30 to 40 mins to put one on my Note. Also it's not like I change screen protector like a baby's dippers. The current one will be on there pretty much forever unless something like a scratch happens that will force me replace it. Otherwise it's pretty much a one time thing.
My screen protectors are very good quality ones.
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I am using SGP Ultra Optics, touch is fine, just finger prints are still there.

I've had my Note for over six months without a screen protector, just a gel case, and not a mark on it. Whenever it's in a pocket it never shares space with anything else that might harm it such as coins or keys.
I didn't protect my ZTE Blade before it, my MDA Vario before that, or any other phone I've owned. I don't put protectors on the display of any of my several cameras, and none of those have suffered as a result either. The only device I've ever applied a screen protector to was my Palm Tungsten T3, and with the flip cover for that, that was probably the most unnecessary application of a protector to any device I've ever owned.

Never.
Hate them.

brought my first screen protector the other day, put it on and that night i was going for a run and my note fell out of my pocket and went across the road for 5 meters, screen protector saved my phone.

I used to but I don't anymore. My note fell any the screen broke so I had to get a new one. Now I don't use a screen protector but I use seidio gel protector. I like it better like this.

Zag is the best.
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Normally I kinda dislike screen protectors on touchscreens but after I got tiny scratches on my display I put a screen protector and hey, this wasn't that bad. I got used to it and now I can't imagine a screen without it.
It let me to be more careless with my Note.
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Im using in every phone,that i have,a screen protector.
I always using thin screen protectors and until now i never had any touch problems,only fingers prints and i wipe them off
If you touch to put a screen protector,choose a thin one

Bought 2x sgp ultra. Tried in vain to fit them on the phone but found it impossible to do so without getting dust trapped.
So I threw them both away, and looking back, I'm glad I did.
I just keep it in one pocket and don't put anything else in there with it.

tdodd said:
I've had my Note for over six months without a screen protector, just a gel case, and not a mark on it. Whenever it's in a pocket it never shares space with anything else that might harm it such as coins or keys.
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So you are saying you never have dust or sand particles in your pockets as those bastards are the ones scratching the screens. Keys or coins won't do it as they're softer than your phone's screen.
E: I am using a cheapo screen protector (7,99€ for two) and it does not affect the user experience at all.

I dropped my note face down on the concrete twice from my jacket pocket. No scratch. I'm not using a screen protector.
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I just took off my screen protector and now it feels really good.. Galaxy note's screen is one of its USP's and it needs to be felt raw not with a layer on it.

I know that the Note has a Gorilla Glass but I still use a screen protector on mine. It's probably just paranoia but hey, better be safe than sorry since at the end of the day, I did spend quite a bit on the phone
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clandestino123 said:
Bought 2x sgp ultra. Tried in vain to fit them on the phone but found it impossible to do so without getting dust trapped.
So I threw them both away, and looking back, I'm glad I did.
I just keep it in one pocket and don't put anything else in there with it.
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I'm using the same and got like two or three bubbles but not on screen, more on the border of the screen. I like the protector alot. As far as for me I can't notice any difference with or without.

I always use a screen protector just because I'm paranoid
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I have two small children and because of that I spend some time in sand boxes. That sand is the worst when comes to making tiny scratches. I bought a copter shield a couple of weeks after getting the note due to scratches starting to emerge. I also made a deeper scratch with the help of a zipper, (which is embarresing since im closely related to the inventor of the zipper ).
I do have the feeling that the "Note" is a bit more sensitive than other gorilla glass endowed phones. Maybe it has a coating that scratches more easily or something...

Extreme solution for screen protectors with curved screen

DISCLAIMER: TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Supplies: Fresh screen film, a thin, soft cotton cloth, and adjustable temp iron, spay bottle, and preferably a infrared thermometer.
Video: http://sendvid.com/ez03e7q7
If you're anything like myself, then you've discovered a long time ago, that although unsightly, screen protectors do exactly what they are supposed to do.
Enter Google Pixel: A beautiful screen that's just begging for protection so that it may remain as such for years to come... But there's a major problem. The screen is curved!
After failures from tempered glass and a few different brands of film protectors, I ordered the iCarez film protectors. The technique they recommend works really well. Nailed it on the first try, no bubbles or fuzzies!
After a few minutes, I noticed the right side peeling up. Pressed and rubbed and did everything I could would not stick. Tried again with a fresh film. Same thing, although this is the closest I've gotten to perfection so far.
Here's where the disclaimer comes in.
I grab the iron and set it to "synthetic". I let it heat up for a minute and check the temperature with my infrared thermometer. It's at about *220 f. I place the phone on the cloth and fold cloth over screen. Just one layer. Lightly spray the cloth with water so it's just a little damp. Then I grab the iron and with slow, firm movements, press the edge of the screen where the bubbles are, making sure to not leave it in one place for too long.
I pull back the towel and wipe away the moisture on the screen to reveal it's working! I have 90% of the halo gone!
The last bit just wouldn't go down. So I turned the iron up to about *270 f and repeated the same motion. Boom! Flat, no bubbles or halo.
If you try this, please be careful. I'm sure exposure to high temperatures is only OK for very short periods of time.
**I will reiterate that this should be done at your own risk.**
DON'T BE A DUMMY. DO NOT PLACE A HOT IRON DIRECTLY ON YOUR PHONE.
Good luck!

You could at least post a video or picture of the results.
Boo this man.

haitu said:
You could at least post a video or picture of the results.
Boo this man.
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Noted... BRB

Had a heck of a time finding a hosting site, so I just had uncle Google create a video. I hope it's adequate.
http://sendvid.com/ez03e7q7

I never run a screen protector. Honestly by the time I was ready to switch phones I had one or two tiny scratches on the screen. My wife always runs a screen protector and while I am sure she is just using cheap screen protectors her screen always looks like shiz. Oh the reason I dont use screen protectors is because glass apparently keeps getting better and better so where is the need.
I also don't put things in my pocket with my phone and I tend tp put the glass side in towards my skin.
Just some perspective from a guy that doesn’t use screen protectors or cases. By all means your money is not mine and spend it how you will, this is just some insight.

I ordered the iCarez [HD Clear] Screen Protector for Google Pixel XL. I have had it on for 6 days and have had No issues at all. Very nice film screen protector. For years I have used, http://www.clarivue.com/browse-by-brand-screen-protector.html. Very solid ultra clear protector.
Thanks

haitu said:
You could at least post a video or picture of the results.
Boo this man.
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I never run a screen protector. Honestly by the time I was ready to switch phones I had one or two tiny scratches on the screen. My wife always runs a screen protector and while I am sure she is just using cheap screen protectors her screen always looks like shiz. Oh the reason I dont use screen protectors is because glass apparently keeps getting better and better so where is the need.
I also don't put things in my pocket with my phone and I tend tp put the glass side in towards my skin.
Just some perspective from a guy that doesn’t use screen protectors or cases. By all means your money is not mine and spend it how you will, this is just some insight.
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I see where you're coming from. I treated this phone like a sleeping baby on a land mine for the first few days waiting for a case and screen protector to come in the mail. Even then I still got a few small superficial scratches on the screen and a pretty noticeable one the softer back glass. A properly installed screen protector is barely noticeable and I change it out every few months when it gets scratched up. Small price to pay for the added protection.
It boils down to preference. At any rate, if you do like them, it's hard to install one on this phone. This is a way to get it to fit better. It's been a few days now and it's holding strong. I'm pleased.

I've noticed after my screen protectors get crappy and I haven't had them on my phone for a while, my screen never really gets scratched up. Therefore, I don't really use screen protectors anymore.
The only thing that ever scratched my screen was a titanium keychain accessory on my keyring. Regular keys never scratched my screen, but the titanium sure did. Luckily it was on a horrible temp phone I was using until my pixel arrived

I quit using protectors. Don't like the way they feel. And they have come a long way in scratch proof glass

Bought a tempered glass one about 2 weeks after getting the phone. And I got it about a day or 2 after its initial release.
Havent had any issues with it at all. Can't remember the brand, I just know it's a full protector, covers the entire front of the phone.

I bought the Supershieldz tempered glass 2 pack off Amazon as I have had success in the past with their screen protectors. It covers JUST the usable portion of the screen, not the entire front, and it works just fine. Zero bubbles and no "halo".

I've just got the orzly pro protector, covers the entire front as well with perfect cutouts
Easy to install, just hinge it and flap it on lol
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To those who kept the pre-installed screen protector on. How's it holding up?

Looking to purchase a OP5 here soon. After seeing a few reviews/unboxing videos, I find it pretty great that OnePlus provides a pre-installed screen protector on the OnePlus 5.
While I know it isn't on par with a tempered glass protector, I like the idea of avoiding the hassle of after market protectors and sticking with the pre-installed one. With that in mind I'm curious to hear how the pre-installed protector is holding up for those who opted to keep theirs on.
Thanks for the input!

Had no problems, does what it is supposed to do.
Using a case that closes and covers the screen now but for the 1st week or so I had nothing but the pre-installed protector on which bore the brunt of my keys and other items depositted into my pockets with the Oneplus5..
Don't know about others but it does appear to be a glass screen protector.

It's definitely not glass, that's the first thing. It's fine. Scratched easy, doesn't repair itself. After a few months it'll probably look like a mess but I'm happy it came with one. You can even scratch it with your nail if you feel like trying that out. If it was really great, people wouldn't be trying out all the terrible 3rd party protectors, none of which pass anyone's test so far.

Mine still looks new and holding up well, but the damn thing is a dust magnet. I've never seen anything like it. Got my phone 2 days after launch.

That's what I figured. I know it won't feel as good to the touch as a glass protector but with the new rounded edges that phones have these days, getting a solid glass protector installed with 0 flaws is proving to be impossible. I've experienced this myself with the Pixel. With the S8, I didn't bother with a protector because of how rounded the screen is and the fact that I'm simply leasing it from T-Mobile. However, the S8 already has some nasty scratches in the screen from standard usage. It's brought me to the realization that if I buy another phone outright, a screen protector from day 1 is still a necessity to keep resale value high.
Glad to hear that the pre-applied protector is going to be adequate for at least a few months. I'd rather have to deal with some dust collection and scratches in the protector than scratches on the physical screen on a phone I intend to sell at some point.

The pre-applied screen protector works ok. Obviously not as good as a tgsp but its much better than the bare screen. I left mine on my 1+3 which I had for about 9 months until I sold it to upgrade. Screen was still in excellent condition. Keep it on until when ever a proper tgsp comes out

What brand is tgsp? I just received my rhino shield but haven't installed it yet. The factory one is holding up fine for me. Given, I haven't dropped it yet, so I really can't give an opinion.

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Had no problems, does what it is supposed to do.
Using a case that closes and covers the screen now but for the 1st week or so I had nothing but the pre-installed protector on which bore the brunt of my keys and other items depositted into my pockets with the Oneplus5..
Don't know about others but it does appear to be a glass screen protector.
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What case are you using?

Pre-installed one works fine for me until now.
Tempered glass protectors, those that are available online are really unreliable atm, so unless you want to keep a knife or diamond cutter in your pocket, this protector will do just fine

A few minor scratches appeared on it since now a month I have my OP5 but the original screen protector is holding in place very good.
Only drawback for me, the plastic of this pre-applied protector is a dust and fingerprint magnet (as opposed to the glass screen protectors)

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That's what I figured. I know it won't feel as good to the touch as a glass protector but with the new rounded edges that phones have these days, getting a solid glass protector installed with 0 flaws is proving to be impossible. I've experienced this myself with the Pixel. With the S8, I didn't bother with a protector because of how rounded the screen is and the fact that I'm simply leasing it from T-Mobile. However, the S8 already has some nasty scratches in the screen from standard usage. It's brought me to the realization that if I buy another phone outright, a screen protector from day 1 is still a necessity to keep resale value high.
Glad to hear that the pre-applied protector is going to be adequate for at least a few months. I'd rather have to deal with some dust collection and scratches in the protector than scratches on the physical screen on a phone I intend to sell at some point.
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And oh boy will you want resale value to be high. I sold my 3T for $430 (Bought for $479) before I bought the OP5 on launch day. It should keep value quite well as long as it remains in mint or very good condition.

My screen protector bailed ship after 2 weeks, it peeled off on a corner and from there it got worse. I ripped it off and have been happy since although I'm trying to find a good tempered glass replacement. One thing I noticed only after I removed it is how much dust the original protector had on it. It's a pure dust magnet. So that problem is gone too now.

My OP5 factory install screen protector had a small scratch in it within the first week. On my previous screened devices I'd always used these type of protectors (Tech Amour being my preferred brand) compared with the OP5's was very low quality. I'd recommend leaving it on until better protectors become available.
I've replaced my OP5 protector, after several weeks, with the Orzly tempered glass screen protector and followed the application advise from a user who didn't have any of the issues mentioned about that brand. It's been a week since I've applied it and I've not had any of the issues some have had. I'm very happy with the Orzly and am unlikely to go back to a plastic film protector assuming this one lasts as it is now. See the OP5 Accessories threads for your best discussions on the pros and cons of various protector brands.

Very well actually! I'm quite happy with it and will keep it until it breaks or peel off which does not look to be the case anytime soon. Surely, I dislike the fact that fingerprints keeps being present on it but it's something that gets easily wiped off in my pocket or with my shirt. The protector also enables my fingers to glide on it quite well. So, for now, no need for me to buy a Phantom Glass or something like it. \o/

It sticked fine.. No air gaps on corners

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Very well actually! I'm quite happy with it and will keep it until it breaks or peel off which does not look to be the case anytime soon. Surely, I dislike the fact that fingerprints keeps being present on it but it's something that gets easily wiped off in my pocket or with my shirt. The protector also enables my fingers to glide on it quite well. So, for now, no need for me to buy a Phantom Glass or something like it. \o/
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It sticked fine.. No air gaps on corners
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I've had the same experience. This is one of the best I've used. The oleophobic layer is great, whenever I pull it out of my pocket it's clear.
All the tgsp I've ever used (except for this brand I cannot remember for my nexus 6p) would have been smudged up and had rainbow glass by now.

MrWilsonxD said:
I've had the same experience. This is one of the best I've used. The oleophobic layer is great, whenever I pull it out of my pocket it's clear.
All the tgsp I've ever used (except for this brand I cannot remember for my nexus 6p) would have been smudged up and had rainbow glass by now.
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Ah! I do remember seeing some glass screen protectors that had a rainbow effect when wearing sunglasses in my car. I don't have that effect on the stock one.

On my OP3 I took the screen protector off after 2 days because it got immensely smudged but on the OP5 which I've had for a month now the screen protector is still on. It seems to be made of a lot better quality so no reason yet to peel it off.

aenews said:
And oh boy will you want resale value to be high. I sold my 3T for $430 (Bought for $479) before I bought the OP5 on launch day. It should keep value quite well as long as it remains in mint or very good condition.
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Yeah, with all my previous unlocked phones, I always put a screen protector on the phone immediately after unboxing. Which has allowed me to always sell the phone to cover almost all of the cost of the new one I wanted to purchase. I'll be keeping the pre-applied protector installed on the OnePlus 5 until a solid TG protector is released without issues.
I have absolutely no issue having a scratched up screen protector, knowing that the screen underneath is still perfect.

I left the stock protector on, but it scrathed to he** already. Even though i NEVER put it in the sam epocket as my keys.
Still waiting for a tempered protector that doesnt suck...