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Opinions on screen protectors?

I can lurk no further.
I've never actually purchased a screen protector before... But looking around at all these choices... So confusing!
From what I've gathered.
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS...TF8&colid=22ZDSI283Y0PB&coliid=I1KCRW9PCVVJ28
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin
http://xoskins.com/cell-phone-skin-...protectors/google-nexus-4-full-body-protector
Are the best options. But some people seem to want the dry screen protectors and I have no idea why, I work at Best Buy and people seem to love the Zagg ones. They are easy to install too. Not cheap, About 25 HD one and 15 for installation for the iPad Mini. But everybody here comments on how crappy Zagg is. I looked at the Skinomi full bodies and I like the idea. Since the N4 has a nice design on the back, I don't want to cover that up with something other than a clear protector.

I'm not really sure which ones are the "best". For my gnex I ended up buying a 6 pack of cheap-o's for like $1.20 and they worked fine. If I end up getting any for my nexus 4 I think I will just do the body one and not the screen. I have never scratched a screen before, am very careful with my devices, but I feel like since the back is glass that could easily get scratched. I dont want to have an amazing screen and have to ruin it by putting a piece of plastic over it. Quick question though, what factors are you interested in in finding the best screen protector?
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I suppose using a screen protector will destroy the whole purpose of the 'zerogap' display tech right

zander145 said:
I can lurk no further.
I've never actually purchased a screen protector before... But looking around at all these choices... So confusing!
From what I've gathered.
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS...TF8&colid=22ZDSI283Y0PB&coliid=I1KCRW9PCVVJ28
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin
http://xoskins.com/cell-phone-skin-...protectors/google-nexus-4-full-body-protector
Are the best options. But some people seem to want the dry screen protectors and I have no idea why, I work at Best Buy and people seem to love the Zagg ones. They are easy to install too. Not cheap, About 25 HD one and 15 for installation for the iPad Mini. But everybody here comments on how crappy Zagg is. I looked at the Skinomi full bodies and I like the idea. Since the N4 has a nice design on the back, I don't want to cover that up with something other than a clear protector.
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My personal experience with the full body skins is generally poor. It may due to my lack of skills but I find putting on the back protector utterly infuriating due to the fact that getting the sides and corners to fit perfectly well to be very difficult. I have watched suggestions from some installation videos that ask for the use of a hair dryer to help the corners stick but in general I don't get an exactly perfect fit.
I usually just stick to a generic front faced screen protector, it doesn't seem to be worth it to pay around $20 for essentially a piece of plastic over my screen.

versd said:
I suppose using a screen protector will destroy the whole purpose of the 'zerogap' display tech right
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Exactly. Plus I feel like they take away from the quality too

ctowne said:
Exactly. Plus I feel like they take away from the quality too
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Really?
I suggest you check my BSE thread for the ONE X.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674946
I've put many photos in there.
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You took a ton of pictures! Ive never had a 100% invisible screen protector, always made the screen look just a tad worse no matter what. I just feel like the plastic holds the oil from your hands a lot worse than glass.
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I was always against screen protectors too but after scratching my screen I now buy like 2 dozen cheap ones from e-bay and use those. It takes me about 6 tries every time I put one on. I don't believe all the hype about one being better than another. Some of the higher priced ones come from the same company with different cool names. Meh.

MN_Bug said:
I was always against screen protectors too but after scratching my screen I now buy like 2 dozen cheap ones from e-bay and use those. It takes me about 6 tries every time I put one on. I don't believe all the hype about one being better than another. Some of the higher priced ones come from the same company with different cool names. Meh.
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I used the cheap ebay ones for my galaxy nexus, they worked fine. They did collect a crazy amount of fingerprints though. I think it is better just to buy a 6 pack of those for about a dollar than 1 "good" one for like 15-20 bucks. Doesnt really make sense
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MN_Bug said:
I don't believe all the hype about one being better than another.
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You've clearly only used the crappy cheap eBay ones to make such a statement.
I've installed more than I'd like to admit, from manufacturers such as zagg, bodyguardz, phantom skinz, skinomi, BestSkinsEver etc etc
There are differences between all.
There are ones that are better than others.
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chrisjcks said:
You've clearly only used the crappy cheap eBay ones to make such a statement.
I've installed more than I'd like to admit, from manufacturers such as zagg, bodyguardz, phantom skinz, skinomi, BestSkinsEver etc etc
There are differences between all.
There are ones that are better than others.
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Which do you recommend as the best? I feel like most cheap generic ones take on fingerprints easily and I've never tried a good brand, so I might be willing to buy one this time around.

There should be a small gap between the frame and the back glass, maybe the screen protector could just fit in it, if you know what I mean
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chrisjcks said:
You've clearly only used the crappy cheap eBay ones to make such a statement.
I've installed more than I'd like to admit, from manufacturers such as zagg, bodyguardz, phantom skinz, skinomi, BestSkinsEver etc etc
There are differences between all.
There are ones that are better than others.
I had a Zag screen protector "professionally" installed and it was terrible. It was sticky and looks like fun house glass. What do you recommend?
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I love Realook on eBay. Their screen protectors look and feel just like the glass in my opinion. Perfectly sized and self adhesive. I hate the ones that require moisture to put on and are stretchy and have the rubbery/orange peel effect. Once I discovered Realook, I buy all my protectors from them. And no, I do not work for them, I just feel that strongly about them haha. My phone screen might not ever get scratched without it, because I am careful, but this at least gives me the peace of mind to not worry.
In my experience, screen protectors are a necessity. Screens may be very scratch resistant, but the keyword is "resistant". There are several minerals that can scratch the screen with ease, and they can be found in many places, even the little grooves of gunked up coins. My wife has scratched almost every phone screen she has had once the screen protector comes off. Whether she keeps it in her clean purse or in her pocket, it doesn't matter.
Take a look at a Realook link: Realook screen protectors

Also, what about tempered glass screen protectors?

chrisjcks said:
Really?
I suggest you check my BSE thread for the ONE X.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674946
I've put many photos in there.
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btw, is ur one X quad core or dual core? if it's the quad core, did you experience wifi connectivity problems?

Every time I get a new phone, I have this renewed temptation to find the least horrible looking matte protector. The feeling is just so hard to resist.
I've yet to find one I can stand to look at, though.

zander145 said:
Also, what about tempered glass screen protectors?
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More glass over Gorilla Glass?

Checkout ArmorSuit.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...ld-keywords=armorsuit&sprefix=Armorsu,aps,257

I currently have a Skinomi on my Optimus V, and it has treated me well. It was wet apply, and after more than 2 years, it is only just beginning to peel off in the place where it was slightly off when I applied it. It's completely transparent (you can only tell it's there in certain light, plus the fact it's peeling in the one spot ) and very resistant to fingerprints. I pretty much only have to wipe the screen off if I've eaten something greasy and then touched the screen. It is also very easy to slide your finger over it. It also has a lifetime warranty so if it breaks I can send it in and get a new one for free!
I think I'm going to try out a BestSkinEver for the N4 though. I like the idea of a full body (sides, back, front, camera, etc) protector. Plus its relatively cheap and I've heard only good things about them.
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Losing my temper with temperd glass

Anyone else having a time with the tempered glass protector? I just have says and tomes where it makes it non responsive.

Its affected your spelling too. Lol
I just put one of the icarez 0.2mm ones on tonight. So far touch responsiveness seems about the same. No dead spots so far.

I have the iCarez 0.3mm tempered glass protector and it isn't giving me any issues. If anything I think it's made the capacitive screen a little too responsive as I'm noticing just brushing the screen while it's off is activating the KnockOn at times.
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Yeah I have the icarez as well and it works great.

No problems with the nillkin h9 !
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They're not worth the cost. I went back to normal protectors.
G3

Definitely affecting some part of the screen. I have ordered and going back to standard film screen protectors. My colleague has done so and the touch issue is gone after ditching glass protector.

I-blason 0.2mm here and everything great!

20degrees said:
They're not worth the cost. I went back to normal protectors.
G3
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The icarez ones are only $10 or $12 depending on thickness. Not exactly a huge expense.

i have SGP Nano Glass and I have zero issues with it... Which one do you have?

I have the icarez .3mm one too and don't have any issue. I think I'd have preferred the .2mm once just so I don't feel it as much at the cutout piece at the top, but I'm happy with the .3mm one.

Some guys in the German Android Forum have the same problems
No matter which brand the Protector came from.
But only after using the glass protectors a week ore more
Zero Responsive in Games for example
Without Protector or a Film-Proctetor no problems at all.

JasonJoel said:
Its affected your spelling too. Lol
I just put one of the icarez 0.2mm ones on tonight. So far touch responsiveness seems about the same. No dead spots so far.
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So you see part of my problem...LOL
bkeaver said:
i have SGP Nano Glass and I have zero issues with it... Which one do you have?
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I have the one from Verizon. it's 0.4mm thick (pause)
I bought it because I wasn't sure if I wanted to get the case from them or amazon, but feeling how it is a little odd in the hands (coming from a Galaxy Nexus with a case on at all times) I at least wanted to protect the screen.

iCarez .33mm version here with no issues

903tex said:
I-blason 0.2mm here and everything great!
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+1 here with iblasson, no issues at all.
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I am using a Skinomi Tech Glass and it works great
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-Tech-Glass-Replacement-Touchscreen/dp/B00L2PDY6O/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1407427223&sr=1-2

I have the iLoome 9H protector and I've noticed some touch responsiveness loss...I sent them an email to follow up on this...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LFTL1I0/ref=oss_product

JasonJoel said:
The icarez ones are only $10 or $12 depending on thickness. Not exactly a huge expense.
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I don't usually mess them up but if you do, that adds up. The 3 pack for $5 does good enough imo.
G3

I have zagg invisible shield glass and no prob so far :good:

iCarez .3 as well. Works perfect.

Should I use a the Edge without a screen protector?

I really have troubles finding a good screen protector for the device since Im not living in 1st world countries. Chinese ones have the curved parts peeled off after 1 or 2 days.
I'm ordering armorsuit films on Amazon and it takes a month to deliver, should I put away the device and wait for the protectors delivery before using it?

Yes imo use one keeps resell value high
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No.
Drive it like you stole it.

I kind of gave up on searching for screen protectors too. I now use the phone without a screen protector, with just a back case (the official plastic one).

nobnut said:
No.
Drive it like you stole it.
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Indeed this is the way I'm rolling at the mo

I like it raw.

jayr04 said:
I like it raw.
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ODB!

marcgear said:
Indeed this is the way I'm rolling at the mo
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jayr04 said:
I like it raw.
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Been using it for 3 days without protection, then I got the spigen crystal and it's awful. Fingerprint magnet. Like a condom I want to take off. I just might too
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Brava27 said:
Been using it for 3 days without protection, then I got the spigen crystal and it's awful. Fingerprint magnet. Like a condom I want to take off. I just might too
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I go the spigen one too, and it doesn't stick to the edges at all. However I did get an email from them that they will be sending me another one as they are aware of the problem.

Zer0_ said:
I go the spigen one too, and it doesn't stick to the edges at all. However I did get an email from them that they will be sending me another one as they are aware of the problem.
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I had very bad experience with magnetic films (like Spigen one) on curved screens (s6 edge), the sides dont stick at all. The Armorsuit protectors work better since it is sillicon-like films (soft) with an abrasive layer to make sure it sticks, it has self healing to.

3mk arc 3d try.
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nudawa said:
I had very bad experience with magnetic films (like Spigen one) on curved screens (s6 edge), the sides dont stick at all. The Armorsuit protectors work better since it is sillicon-like films (soft) with an abrasive layer to make sure it sticks, it has self healing to.
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Awesome, I'll look into it.
How does the self healing mechanism work?

It heals minor scatches, go to their website for more info armorsuit.com

Not a fan of screen protectors on curved screens. Had a 920 back in the day (granted screen protector tech has come a long way) but i tried for a few weeks and then took it off.
Dont use them on any phone now, really all it does is stop scratches (which dont happen frequently with new gorilla glass).
If you want drop protection get a good case.

My s6 edge has some scratches after 3 days, though they're not deep but still leave minor distortions on screen which annoys me very much

I ordered the Ultimate shields and they work fine for me. Dificult to install tho
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Been going case free since my Note 3 and protector free since my note 4. My Note 4 did get a scratch on the screen but I just couldn't stand the tempered glass protectors' terrible fit on the Note 4 and 5 and the soft protectors felt like crap when using the stylus... I'm not fond of the glare so I've got a Matte Skinomi screen protector on the way for the screen and one of their front and back film kits to just apply to the back side (it wasn't available in matte, hence the two orders)... We'll see. If I do end up getting a case it'll only be on the phone when I'm working in the garage or doing working on finishing my basement.

nudawa said:
I had very bad experience with magnetic films (like Spigen one) on curved screens (s6 edge), the sides dont stick at all. The Armorsuit protectors work better since it is sillicon-like films (soft) with an abrasive layer to make sure it sticks, it has self healing to.
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All these wet-apply protectors like Armorsuit are just awful; hideous orange-peel look, awful touch response, miserable experience...
in my opinion

I have been using gadgetshieldz protectors for a while now. Very good protection in my opinion. Protects the curved edges both on the front as well as back. Ordered one for my edge 7 and mine is on the way now. I have been using their textured skins too on my OP2 and they are fantastic. Exactly the same as the Dbrand ones.

Have a skinomi front and back protector with a symmetry case. Applied perfect but the case is now picking the corner up ruining the protector. I think I'm going to just rock it without a protector

screen protector - Armorsuit VS IQ Shield VS Zagg (Glass) - What is the best?

Hello everyone
I have a feeling that these are the best screen protectors on the market (am I wrong? I read hundreds of reviews..)
Of the three I mentioned in the title.. What do you think best screen protector?
Can you also information why? And specify a specific model?
Thanks!!!

TGSP - GPEL Version 2
- If you dont plan on using any case, then this is best option.
Screen protector : BestSkinsever
Case fit version (Glossy/Matte)
- This seems to better than skinomi and IQ Shield.
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iamansar said:
TGSP - GPEL Version 2
- If you dont plan on using any case, then this is best option.
Screen protector : BestSkinsever
Case fit version (Glossy/Matte)
- This seems to better than skinomi and IQ Shield.
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And if I plan to use in case? :good:

FreedomLife said:
And if I plan to use in case? :good:
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Then buy BestSkinsEver case fit version
If you apply tempered glass and then once u put case, it will lift off and well rest will be history.
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iamansar said:
Then buy BestSkinsEver case fit version
If you apply tempered glass and then once u put case, it will lift off and well rest will be history.
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thank you :good:
I would be happy more Comments :highfive:

Interested in this as well. Atm I have a foil that has been manufactured in Germany. Fits the screen perfectly, but doesn't feel as good as glass.

Zagg HD Dry would be my vote. No longer rubbery like they used to be (the one I had on my old Galaxy S2 was terrible), and it feels very much like glass. Also doesn't curl at the edges with a proper fitting cover. Also comes with a lifetime replacement guarantee.
Avoid all the glass protectors on curved screens. It doesn't matter how much they cost, they never fit correctly and raise on the edges resulting in touch screen issues until they're removed. They're a complete waste of money and I'm amazed people still bother with them.

Beefheart said:
Zagg HD Dry would be my vote. No longer rubbery like they used to be (the one I had on my old Galaxy S2 was terrible), and it feels very much like glass. Also doesn't curl at the edges with a proper fitting cover. Also comes with a lifetime replacement guarantee.
Avoid all the glass protectors on curved screens. It doesn't matter how much they cost, they never fit correctly and raise on the edges resulting in touch screen issues until they're removed. They're a complete waste of money and I'm amazed people still bother with them.
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Agree, I read about it a lot.
However, I bought a screen protector - iq shiled friendly case..
Hopefully, he'll fit 100%. :good::good:

Screen protector suggestions

Can someone please suggest a screen protector that doesn't have a rubbery feel to it?

The original factory one was good.
Probably as good as it gets.
I'm using Gorilla IQ Sheild. Feels ok but a little of that feel you don't want especially with the spen.
The urethane though is self healing (indentations) and provides good wear resistance.
Wet applied ones are also the easiest to properly install with a low install failure rate.

blackhawk said:
The original factory one was good.
Probably as good as it gets.
I'm using Gorilla IQ Sheild. Feels ok but a little of that feel you don't want especially with the spen.
The urethane though is self healing (indentations) and provides good wear resistance.
Wet applied ones are also the easiest to properly install with a low install failure rate.
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Yeah, I don't like that mushy feeling when using the S-Pen.
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lennie paz said:
Yeah, I don't like that mushy feeling when using the S-Pen.
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Yeah I noticed that too. The glass protectors are harder to install and a lot of cursing if the case dislodges them.
I don't use the spen much for drawing. It's a tradeoff you need to weigh.
These phones absolutely need a case and screen protector or they will get marred* and damaged.
*As a scientific experiment, lol, I took off the screen protector of my S4+ as it had a partially blown display driver anyway to see how it would fare. Felt a lot better but... even with care I had scratches on the glass after about 4 months.
The 10+'s Gorilla glass isn't much more scratch resistant...

blackhawk said:
Yeah I noticed that too. The glass protectors are harder to install and a lot of cursing if the case dislodges them.
I don't use the spen much for drawing. It's a tradeoff you need to weigh.
These phones absolutely need a case and screen protector or they will get marred* and damaged.
*As a scientific experiment, lol, I took off the screen protector of my S4+ as it had a partially blown display driver anyway to see how it would fare. Felt a lot better but... even with care I had scratches on the glass after about 4 months.
The 10+'s Gorilla glass isn't much more scratch resistant...
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I wish I could find an aftermarket one, that acted exactly like the factory one.
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lennie paz said:
Yeah, I don't like that mushy feeling when using the S-Pen.
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I hear you.
Not providing one is a major Samsung fail.
However it be almost impossible to apply; the self adhesive ones can be real bears to put on.
The factory one has almost zero edge gap.
Like the ones I'm using as they are only $5 a pop and last a long time. They feel isn't a major issue for me.
Can't have everything... my would case likely dislodge a glass one... and I like my Bolt case a lot.