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Can't find any ones that I like so far. I know the edge makes things difficult but all the glass one I've seen don't have adhesive all over just along the edge and the film one i bought doesn't stay down on the edge so has anyone found a good one or decent one?
Please specify it's full coverage...glass or film...works with case and of so what case
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Can't find any ones that I like so far. I know the edge makes things difficult but all the glass one I've seen don't have adhesive all over just along the edge and the film one i bought doesn't stay down on the edge so has anyone found a good one or decent one?
Please specify it's full coverage...glass or film...works with case and of so what case
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I try using the screen protector that came with the ghostek case I bought install it cover the entire front area of phone plus edges let set for about an hour try to put case on but everytime I did it would lift off the sides of the screen protector so I just took off the screen protector till I find that works. Also try the supershieldz ones same thing.
This is the one I am going to get https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G7LQZW...TF8&colid=38DVAL1VV0RQM&coliid=I2N75A0MPNERT6
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This is the one I am going to get https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G7LQZW...TF8&colid=38DVAL1VV0RQM&coliid=I2N75A0MPNERT6
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I was thinking about that one but im not sure about the wet install. I'm good at putting screen protectors on but I've never did a wet install before...i May have to check it out
If you have some time and patience go for the Invisible Shield hd dry full body coverage. I originally ordered a Naked skin from slickwraps but its been processing since the 18th. So when my N7 arrived today I went on the search around town and ended up in a Verizon store. They kindly put it on for me, took two tries lol. Mid-install the Verizon guy just rips it and balls it up and went to grab another. When I got home I went through the packaging and noticed he skimmed me on the install. and didn't install the back.. I tell you what that was the worst torture in my life but hey pics below! Came out beautiful. +extra dbrand lens laying around conveniently . :good: winning
I put on a IQ shield matte. I like the matte finish but it is not for everyone. There is some lost clarity but much less glare and no fingerprints. I like the wet install for no bubbles and being easy. It takes some time to let the edges dry so they will stick. Let it sit at least overnight before using or putting on a case.
My case (Spigen Ultra Hybrid)did cause the corners to lift, a common problem with cases. IQ Shield has since come out with a "case friendly" updated version that is getting good reviews. I've got one on its way.
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I put on a IQ shield matte. I like the matte finish but it is not for everyone. There is some lost clarity but much less glare and no fingerprints. I like the wet install for no bubbles and being easy. It takes some time to let the edges dry so they will stick. Let it sit at least overnight before using or putting on a case.
My case (Spigen Ultra Hybrid)did cause the corners to lift, a common problem with cases. IQ Shield has since come out with a "case friendly" updated version that is getting good reviews. I've got one on its way.
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I ended up buying the skinomi matte screen protector which stuck on the edges perfect. Went without a case for a week and then put the spigen neo hybrid on which is my favorite case of all time and it peeled the corners still. I warmed the screen protector and was able to reform the corners a bit and it helped but i still want a problem free combination
This is the case and glass screen protector that I use. The setup is perfect for me. You could use any screen protector with this case. It also holds the glass ones down and keep them in place.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01INYYYDI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_CE9Zxb7RJCJPC
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JTYPSLI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_hB9ZxbR2MKR17
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This is the case and glass screen protector that I use. The setup is perfect for me. You could use any screen protector with this case. It also holds the glass ones down and keep them in place.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01INYYYDI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_CE9Zxb7RJCJPC
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JTYPSLI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_hB9ZxbR2MKR17
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Without clicking the link I'm gonna guess that's the unicorn beetle case. I have that myself and love it. I use the holster while at work
Great case. It works well with a glass screen protector.
I have an armorsuit on this phone, as well as several tablets and phones prior. Was originally skeptical of the curved edge, but it is working great so far. In the past 6 years armorsuits and common sense have kept me from having any cracked screens. And when I upgrade and sell the old phones, removing the armorsuit has always left a perfect as-new screen (but the housings usually have suffered damage from drops, etc.).
Skinomi
duracool said:
This is the case and glass screen protector that I use. The setup is perfect for me. You could use any screen protector with this case. It also holds the glass ones down and keep them in place.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01INYYYDI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_CE9Zxb7RJCJPC
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Is your tempered glass screen protector any good? How is the clarity? Sensitivity?
The clarity and sensitivity is great. I have one on my phone and my fiances phone. This is the third one we bought and its pretty close to the flat ones. Just line it up because the cut outs are exact. No room for error.
I want to open a discussion about full glue / adhesive tempered glass case friendly. What do you think is the best and where do you buy it? let's discuss!
I have tried the following, all without success:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074HZV81Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7adlAb2B1WK44
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075XN6L5Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_SbdlAbD6GRT26
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071RFGSBF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ncdlAbQQJ7YPJ
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XXWPJYC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_QcdlAb60FC1FN
Glass ones felt ok, but left an air bubble (gap) between the two pieces of glass. Adhesive not very sticky, fell off very easily. Took off completely after 2 days.
Rubberized ones showed imperfections very easily, and felt weird. Definitely reduced the appearance of the phone. Very distracting. Took off completely after about 15 minutes of use.
I fully suspect these adverse experiences have nothing to do with a particular brand, but the solution in general... Currently have no screen protection on at all now.
This is the best full adhesive. It's alittle thinner than the average glass believe its .28
Check this out at Amazon.com
Galaxy S8 Screen Protector - ICHECKEY Upgraded [Full Adhesive][3D Curved Edge] [Case Friendly] Tempered Glass Screen Cover for Samsung Galaxy S8 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076F1Y18G/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_uRdmAbVJV3JB1
May not be exactly what you were looking for but, I used this.
Pros:
Perfect install, no air bubbles. No adhesive showing. The best one I've used ever in all the phones and screen protectors I've owned.
Cons:
Its expensive. The price went up since when I bought it from $30 to $45.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZZBPXMK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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19 STEPS to the install process!? Intense...
And comes with a free Apple Magic Mouse stand...
So you have one of these installed? If so, please share more: how long, any imperfections after install, how durable, concerns about removal later, etc.
Thanks
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19 STEPS to the install process!? Intense...
And comes with a free Apple Magic Mouse stand...
So you have one of these installed? If so, please share more: how long, any imperfections after install, how durable, concerns about removal later, etc.
Thanks
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I've had mine now for about a month. Looks brand new still. The only main thing to be sure of is getting rid of the dust and any particles on the screen. They will show up. The kit comes with alcohol swabs and dust stickers. Removal is quite simple as it peals of like any other protector would. With clean up such as alcohol wipes. I should also note, that any minor scratches on the screen will be filled with UV glue that is supplied with the kit. This causes the screen to look brand new when the protector is applied. So that's a nice bonus if your screen has any scratches. Not sure if it could hide a deep scratch though.
If you get it, you should watch the official video first.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCqwSRAiS4s&t=
Read all precautions. Be patient and the results are perfect.
Then, this one. This is the newer 2017 install kit. (Which is what you will most likely receive.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC6H1fK3ie4
This video is with a note 8 but gives more insight on the install process.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52fZsu--05g
Here is a review after 3 months.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUTgIYe6wGk
I'm pretty happy with it. You may be able to find a better deal than on amazon. You'd have to look around though.
There is some light bleeding from the edges of the protector, and is indeed quite apparent on light backgrounds. To me however, this is a small price to pay for the perfect tempered glass protector. This is the best protector I've ever owned.
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I have tried the following, all without success:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074HZV81Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7adlAb2B1WK44
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075XN6L5Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_SbdlAbD6GRT26
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071RFGSBF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ncdlAbQQJ7YPJ
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XXWPJYC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_QcdlAb60FC1FN
Glass ones felt ok, but left an air bubble (gap) between the two pieces of glass. Adhesive not very sticky, fell off very easily. Took off completely after 2 days.
Rubberized ones showed imperfections very easily, and felt weird. Definitely reduced the appearance of the phone. Very distracting. Took off completely after about 15 minutes of use.
I fully suspect these adverse experiences have nothing to do with a particular brand, but the solution in general... Currently have no screen protection on at all now.
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The tempered glass screen protectors you linked are not full adhesive. The OP was asking about full adhesive protectors.
As far as the rubbery wet install protectors, if you only left them on 15 minutes then it's no wonder you weren't happy. If you read the instructions, they explain they can look bubbly and distorted for the first 12-24 hours. I'm currently using the Armor Suit one on my Note 8. It's smooth as glass, crystal clear, and you'd never know it's on there. My wife has the Illumishield wet apply protector on her S8+ and again, you'd never know it waa there.
Install it at night before you go to bed. Make sure to get all the dust off the screen, use plenty of of the application solution, and take your time lining it up. Then squeegee all the liquid out from under it. Once installed, let it set overnight. The bubbles go away after 12-48 hours. I've done these enough, I rarely have any bubbles at all immediately after installation. Any rubbery feeling goes away after a day or two.
Hey guys, For those of you who don't know me I have a channel GravX Reviews... I started it after becoming utterly pissed off with Tempered glass screen protectors for curved screens. Finally Found a good one for the S7 Edge in Whitestone Dome glass...But i wanted something you just slap on with no crazy installation...My channel was a result of that search... Hopefully this can help clarify and save you money ( I'm also writing this so you don't have to watch the video I am working on) The glass i talk about can rang from.20mm to .50mm in thickness..most are .33 mm.
This Knowledge is from testing over 400 kinds of Tempered glass over 4 years , needless to say i have a small idea of what Im talking about-( all from amazon-ebay or allibaba) im sure some of you will be ignorant enough to tell me I'm wrong and that glass truly is different..That's fine your entitled to your opinion .. All I'm doing is trying to help save people money and frustration- I wont try and sell you any product... Ive used the case friendly version for a long time because it was cheap and easy to pop off and on.. I noticed some touch issues...with all of them but i just got used to it.. In the end you get what ever you want. this is just here as a guide
All of these items can be bought on alibaba for 10-20cents for the edged adhesive ones in bulk...the re-sellers send them custom graphics for their boxes and then sell them like they designed it...( so stupid) kind of like zero lemons 5500 MAH battery case... its the same one as the 5500 MAH cases on ebay-
1st. Types of Glass screen protectors for the Galaxy S9/Plus or any protector for that matter..
Case Friendly ( any one that looks like this will be virtually identical to the next ( it might have thicker or slimmer black silk printing) ( which is the Black or white or what ever color they use) They also come in clear
https://www.amazon.com/Protector-Ca...9d-20&linkId=0e4c23f42c372db5a43d5221f96f8d2f
Pros-
Can be cheap
Works with most cases- But not all... UAG <<cough cough>>
Easy and fast to put on
Will protect your phone
oleophobic coating is cheap and comes off fast.
Cons
Edged Adhesive ( they will try to trick you by saying "full Coverage
Micro Dot matrix - AKA "pixel grid Technology" such a stupid term
"precision Grid matrix" "Perfect touch Grid" Its all the same stupid ****- Its placed into screen protectors that don't have full adhesive to assist in the identification of touch on the display by the digitizer panel
Re sellers grossly over charge for them and add Bull**** terms such as shatterproof...or ballistic or bulletproof...explosion proof- Anti Fingerprint ETC
2. Case friendly Full adhesive
They made cheap soft glass ones for the S8 and note 8 and they sucked...one side always had air bubbles.
The new Version is supposedly Hard Glass- Zagg is making the Curve glass elite
https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/invis...protector/glass-curve-elite-samsung-galaxy-s9
I have it on order and will test it when i get it next week.
Im sure if the product is good it will have more sellers... Zagg does have a lifetime warranty which cost 5 -10 dollars to ship depending where you are, which if the product is good might make a worthy investment...But time will tell
2A- Case Friendly Privacy screens-
https://www.amazon.com/Protector-Ve...9d-20&linkId=ea6e28cfd2269ce9a43cb5ecdab9a914
Identical to the the above mentioned case friendly ones but with an extra layer of Privacy Film ( which makes it thicker
They all have edged adhesive and they are all the same product..Nothing special between sellers- NO MATTER what they say
3. Full Coverage Screen Protectors ( otterbox will sell an Alpha glass version of this that might be cut Short like the Galaxy Note 8 Version...But its the same thing...just a few inches shorter ( all pros and Cons Apply)
So many of these flood the market and they are all the same garbage with Edge strips of adhesive ( the ones for the S9 / S9 plus have thicker bands of edged adhesive...but it will still cause issues..
https://www.amazon.com/Protector-Co...9d-20&linkId=4e1080c6fdae78ae656456b35cc76aae
Pros-
Covers your entire display
Cheap
Easy to put on
Cons
Doesn't work with a lot of cases
( it does work with Casemate ToughStand and ToughMag)
Sellers overcharge for the same ****ty product ( while adding flashy words like Bullet proof or 11 lbs of protection)
Will have touch issues with the screen due to edged adhesive ( it works OK..but some people will notice a degradation of sensitivity
Micro Dots
4. Full Coverage Full adhesive
This is the same as the regular full screen one before but with Full adhesive according the seller
https://www.amazon.com/Improve-Sens...9d-20&linkId=dd8fec54bddaa1443f4d9fc10dee4983
All the Pros as the Full screen Coverage version... Just with " Full screen Adhesive"
Cons if the adhesive is truly full screen would only be case compatibility
5. Case Friendly UV Glass kits ( whitestone Dome Glass and Alibaba Generic Kit)
Whitestone- https://www.amazon.com/Protector-Gl...9d-20&linkId=bdf7dd57946aa39b9e1d31c7b35156df
Alibaba Generic ( you need to buy 10 minimum order to get them
https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...l?spm=a2700.7724838.2017115.30.466f2b24loSX3N
UV KIT
Pros- Japanese Glass All the above use Chinese glass - Yes you can See and feel a difference -
Crystal Clear - no Micro Dot)
Oleophobic coating is high quality and can last up too 6 months depending on usage
Hydrophobic coating can last even longer.
Sealed due to the LOCA adhesive used , meaning no water or dirt can get under the glass
Cons
Expensive
Complicated installation
Easy to mess up
If you get dirt under it your screwed
Cannot be replaced after curing is done ( well..it can but its not worth the headache cleaning it up)
If done wrong and the safeguards aren't in place you can get adhesive in your speaker grill ( use the Speaker covers included)
The whitestone Kit while a lot more expensive then the allibaba generic kit does have a warranty and Whitestone is actively involved in customer satisfaction- they were the first to market this..
White stone has the Speaker Cover stickers which are an awesome touch and requested feature by alot of us. I dont know if the Generic One has them.. I didn't see it on the Images and they supplier has not answered me yet... Since the seller is the factory that makes them for whitestone it should - i think its shaddy AF that whitestones Factory Supplier is selling the Dome Kit unbranded and at a huge price difference...but i cant say im surprised.
If i missed anything please let me know
I didn't include FILM protectors..because they are useless and i didnt include liquid coating kits becuase they are essentially snake oil and will help with water and fingerprint resistance at the most... I will however be testing these products too see if they change in the past 3 years. I hope this helps you guys! Feel free to drop by the channel and show some love and support ( only if you want )
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Are there any good glass without dot matrix for those with extra Whitestone LOCA or DIY LOCA?
Cheaper UV light solution aka whitestone dome from china can be found here, and you can buy only one if you want, not 10 minimum like alibaba.
Also full screen adhesive protector aka the Zagg curve elite can be found for half the price here as well.
I bought both and will report back after i receive them.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07B...l+adhesive&dpPl=1&dpID=41RhK1whyLL&ref=plSrch
This looks legit? The generic whitestone from alibaba charges too much to ship here. She charges me $21 for shipping! How much was your shipping cost?
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07B...l+adhesive&dpPl=1&dpID=41RhK1whyLL&ref=plSrch
This looks legit? The generic whitestone from alibaba charges too much to ship here. She charges me $21 for shipping! How much was your shipping cost?
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Don't get the one you linked from Amazon. That one only covers the flat part of the screen. I had something similar on my S7 Edge and you can see the rainbow effect along the edges of the screen protector.
The one on Aliexpress is $29 with UV light and $25 without. I might consider trying it.
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Don't get the one you linked from Amazon. That one only covers the flat part of the screen. I had something similar on my S7 Edge and you can see the rainbow effect along the edges of the screen protector.
The one on Aliexpress is $29 with UV light and $25 without. I might consider trying it.
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I don't mind it not covering the curved part because no protector will, even whitestone doesn't cover the curved edges, but if it's full adhesive, you should not see rainbow right?
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Cheaper UV light solution aka whitestone dome from china can be found here, and you can buy only one if you want, not 10 minimum like alibaba.
Also full screen adhesive protector aka the Zagg curve elite can be found for half the price here as well.
I bought both and will report back after i receive them.
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The curved one from aliexpress is same as the curved one on amazon I linked. Both stops short of where the curve is. I wonder if the Zagg is the same?
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I don't mind it not covering the curved part because no protector will, even whitestone doesn't cover the curved edges, but if it's full adhesive, you should not see rainbow right?
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The curved one from aliexpress is same as the curved one on amazon I linked. Both stops short of where the curve is. I wonder if the Zagg is the same?
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Sorry. I wasn't being clear enough in my description. What I mean was that the screen protector doesn't cover the edge screen where it starts to curve down, only the part where it is completely flat. When you swipe to bring out the edge panel, you will have to run your finger up the edge of the screen protector, like a speed bump.
I figured that was the case, probably same vendor as the amazon one as they all come out of China.
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I didn't include FILM protectors..because they are useless and i didnt include liquid coating kits becuase they are essentially snake oil and will help with water and fingerprint resistance at the most... I will however be testing these products too see if they change in the past 3 years. I hope this helps you guys! Feel free to drop by the channel and show some love and support ( only if you want )
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Thanks for this excellent write-up. I'm curious why you say film protectors are useless? I have been using ZAGG's invisibleSHIELD HD Clarity on my S7 and found it to be excellent. In particular, I use a thin case (Ringke) which only provides a slight recess for the screen. So when I've dropped the phone square on the screen, I've noticed that in spite of landing on pebbles or rocks, the invisible shield took the brunt of the force and eventually "healed" itself (warped back into shape) with no damage to the glass.
I've been contemplating moving to a hard glass screen protector for a while, but have been very pleased with the level of protection I've been getting from these invisible shields. What are negatives versus glass?
The invisshield seems to curve around the glass for their note 8 one so maybe their s9 one will curve as well? They use a full adhesive method but without the plastic placeholder and at $20 ish. I haven't ordered one yet. Hoping Gravx can compare it to the other protectors out their. Guy might send one out for review to Gravx if he asks for one.
Video version with curve elite
Curve elite Hands on
I should have my phone today
So I'll start the glass videos soon
I saw you mention the whitestone uses Japanese glass. Does the generic full adhesive glass from Ali use Japanese glass?
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I saw you mention the whitestone uses Japanese glass. Does the generic full adhesive glass from Ali use Japanese glass?
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2.Made from the highest grade Japan Asahi Glass, our multilayered screen protectors are made with polished, rounded edges and provide 99.99% HD Clarity and Touch Accuracy.
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Their product looks exactly like Whitestone's.
I got the Zagg installed on my phone at Best Buy today and i hadn't noticed till I got home at night that it doesn't really cover the edges all the way
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I got the Zagg installed on my phone at Best Buy today and i hadn't noticed till I got home at night that it doesn't really cover the edges all the way
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I don't think any of them actually do. That's why I don't like the black boarder. I ordered a Bodyguardz to try
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Removing my Whitestone after the curring process and cleaning it was fairly easy. Soaked the glass in 70% isopropyl alcohol for an hour or so. I was easily able to scrape the glue off with my fingernail. Soaked it a bit longer and then used a microfiber clothe soaked in the alcohol to further clean it and get more adhesive off. (all adhesive was removed) Reapplied the screen protector with the 2nd bottle and it went on perfect. YMMV
Do not buy this product
Despite following the instructions to the letter this product did not sit flat on my phone , rather it only stuck in the middle.
I strongly advise to avoid the invisibleshield glass cover for s9+ and wait for something better to come along. Do NOT buy
Zagg is honestly a RIP off. They always lie and use marketing bs. A ton of large youtubers over 1mil subs have proven this multiple times. I'm surprised the community at xda one of the more knowledgable forums out there keep buying it. Not to mention our own GravX doing some good comparisons for us.
Save yourself the $50 and the $15 shipping replacement.
Here is the Klearlook tempered glass. I have provided photos and I will update about the touch sensitivity experience along with if the glass stays onto the display or if it has cracked. In my limited experience, the feeling of the tempered glass does feel different than having no tempered glass. The glass is compatible with the Spigen Rugged Crystal Slim Clear Case. It does appear to be similar or exactly like the Caseology glass since it comes with that installation protector.
Edit: It is a pixel dot matrix screen protector. So far, I haven't noticed any touch sensitivity issues yet but I will continue to update.
Edit 2: Touch sensitivity hasn't been an issue for the past few days so far. I also used pointer option in developer tools and I didn't see any dead spots. Tempered glass hasn't cracked. Oleophobic coating is not good. Tempered glass is very reflective and can make scenarios such as looking at the phone for navigation to be a visual challenge.
Edit 3: It has been a few weeks since I have owned the screen protector. It has not cracked or lifted. I haven't had issues with touch sensitivity (keep in mind I have increase touch sensitivity option on). Seems like a dust magnet. I will continue to use this tempered glass as the positives out weights the negatives. In the end, it protects my phone and it has not got in the way of my touch screen experience.
Edit 4: I dropped my phone at the gym with a case on and part of the top is chipped. The rest of the screen's integrity is in tact. Oleophobic coating is considered decent.
Edit 5: A few months since I have owned the phone and tempered glass. After I dropped it from the gym, I replaced it with a new one. I only have touch screen issues sometimes (typing on keyboard). The tempered glass has not peeled off. It has not randomly cracked. Decent to poor oleophobic coating. You can see the finger prints easily. Not difficult to see when using it as a GPS.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B2PV9Q2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Here is the Klearlook tempered glass. I have provided photos and I will update about the touch sensitivity experience along with if the glass stays onto the display or if it has cracked. In my limited experience, the feeling of the tempered glass does feel different than having no tempered glass. It appears this is not a pixel dot matrix tempered glass. The glass is compatible with the Spigen Rugged Crystal Slim Clear Case. It does appear to be similar or exactly like the ZAGG glass.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B2PV9Q2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Do you hear popping noise or clicking noise when you type with this screen on? It's probably edge adhesive, and not good like the rest. To see the dot matrix, you have to look really careful.
Heyy everyone, After using my s9+ naked without any screen protector for about couple of months, I decided it was time to use one since I spotted 2 micro scratches on my screen
So as everyone is recommending the whitestone dome, as it fits best and is case friendly, I checked it online on few shopping sites but sadly non of them shipped to India without me having to bear the shipping cost that was as much as the cost of whitestone dome or sometimes even more
I started looking out for cheaper options and came across Gadgetshieldz's screen protector which was listed for a mere Rs. 500. Now this a wet application screen protector and from the unpleasant experience that I had in past with Zagg''s wet application screen guards, I was little skeptical to order one. But I had no other option so I went ahead and ordered one along with wet application kit.
Now as with all wet screen guards, after application the screen was full of bubbles and looked horrible. But Gadgetshield specifically says to allow it to cure for 24-48 hours naturally. And not to use the phone for around first 2-4 hours. So I did that followed everything and viola! The bubbles disappeared and the screen protector looks so awesome now. The surface is damn smooth, doesnt feel a bit like something is applied to screen. its too good,
Also the protector is available in 2 versions - Full screen and Case friendly. I am using it with Ringke Fusion and have no issues whatsoever.
Enough of the talking, please check the attached pics.
Link to buy : https://www.gadgetshieldz.com/galaxy-s9-plus-screen-protectors-covers-cases.html
If you're happy with it that's great, however it's not really even remotely comparable with a Whitestone Dome which is an UV cured curved tempered glass screen protector including an installation guide cradle and the UV light. The one you link to is a film protector which will only protect against scratches, it won't do anything if you drop it.
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If you're happy with it that's great, however it's not really even remotely comparable with a Whitestone Dome which is an UV cured curved tempered glass screen protector including an installation guide cradle and the UV light. The one you link to is a film protector which will only protect against scratches, it won't do anything if you drop it.
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Thats' what scratch guard does, protects from scratches, for drops the case is more than enough as a protection. Also looking at the price of whitestone dome, I highly doubt it can protect the screen from drops either, I have used tempered glass protectors on my phones previously and the tempered glass did nothing to stop shattering my iphone screen.
You were the one to compare it to the Whitestone Dome, not me. I just wanted to clarify for others that the two aren't comparable, especially since your post looks like an advertisement.
Also I've had tempered glass screen protectors on many phones and am yet to break a screen, however, I've broken many tempered glass screen protectors... Now there's no way to really know whether the screen would have broken if the protector wasn't there but to me it's cheap insurance really.
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You were the one to compare it to the Whitestone Dome, not me. I just wanted to clarify for others that the two aren't comparable, especially since your post looks like an advertisement.
Also I've had tempered glass screen protectors on many phones and am yet to break a screen, however, I've broken many tempered glass screen protectors... Now there's no way to really know whether the screen would have broken if the protector wasn't there but to me it's cheap insurance really.
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lol advertisement ? :silly:
You might be rich, but not everyone is to spend that amount on screen protector. Especially the people from India, where shipping costs more than the product itself. You are getting something nice at 1/6th price of tempered glass, so why not ?
You are free to ignore this post if it doesn't interest you But stop trolling on it.
What are the contents of the installation kit?
I am exactly in the same situation as you. Been using it naked because the normal tempered glasses sold trap dust inside and Whitestone isn't available.. so about to make the purchase of gadget shieldz.. also there is a normal glue based protector available too on Amazon.. so either that or gadgetshieldz
ch305 said:
What are the contents of the installation kit?
I am exactly in the same situation as you. Been using it naked because the normal tempered glasses sold trap dust inside and Whitestone isn't available.. so about to make the purchase of gadget shieldz.. also there is a normal glue based protector available too on Amazon.. so either that or gadgetshieldz
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Trust me dont get the ones available on Amazon, a friend of mine tried those and threw it away in bin. The touch was horrible on those protectors.
As for the installation kit it includes : Lint free cloth, Spray with some liquid solution that you need to use when applying screen protector, and a squeeze or whatever its called :silly: to squeeze out all the bubbles. The spray content is adequate and more than enough to apply one screen protector, it comes in tall plastic bottle .
Alright thanks man.. I'll go for the one with the installation kit then worth Rs. .600 as it seems the solution is something I can't avoid to save Rs.100
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Alright thanks man.. I'll go for the one with the installation kit then worth Rs. .600 as it seems the solution is something I can't avoid to save Rs.100
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Sure thing bro! Let me know if you need any help with installation. :highfive:
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You were the one to compare it to the Whitestone Dome, not me. I just wanted to clarify for others that the two aren't comparable, especially since your post looks like an advertisement.
Also I've had tempered glass screen protectors on many phones and am yet to break a screen, however, I've broken many tempered glass screen protectors... Now there's no way to really know whether the screen would have broken if the protector wasn't there but to me it's cheap insurance really.
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not sure why u would say arent comparable as both are categories as screen protector and pet/plastic was widely use b4 tempered glass.
i used gadgetshieldz and ultimateshieldz on my lenovo p1 and p2 that i use it as my work phone so yeah.. its for rough use.. which i have countless drop on floor, flat on screen, mostly from waist height.. and to my luck, each time survive without any scratches..
downside? obviously it aint gonna as smooth as glass, i only notice this after comparing side by side with s9+ dome glass.. im giving it 8 out of 10.
some user reported it will turn yellowish after a year or so, which i believe it will.. tho mine havent yet.. lol
oh yeah, u definitely gonna notice its a pet type during screen off if u pay close attention.. i kinda like it.. not as reflective as glass
and im gonna use pet type if and when dome glass cracked..
I ordered a $2.15 LOCA tempered glass screen protector on Aliexpress. Purchased 08/28 and received it today 09/17. I live in San Francisco. Overall the quality of the screen is pretty much the same as the Whitestone. This one doesn't come with the plastic alignment case that the Whitestone comes with, but you get a UV light and single bottle of glue. I used the same procedure as Whitestone but just without the guide. Also you don't get any tapes to protect the USB ports, etc. I just cut some packing tape and covered those up. I did ok, there is a small air bubble at the bottom. I hope it slowly cures over time. My experience with Whitestone is that you don't want to push and squeeze too hard. You can barely notice it when screen is on, but I'm kind of OCD so I ordered another and may swap it.
So if you have experience and can wait (Note 10/10+ comes with a screen protector), save some money. BTW, finger print works just fine.
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is that an Spigen tough armor case?
cheers
Same experience. Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. Just tape over the speakers. There are some on ebay for a similar price if you don't like using Ali for some reason.
Whitestone and AMFILM are good if you need to be spoon fed.
*looks at my Whitestone with no bubbles* Hmmm... Maybe being "spoon-fed" isn't so bad.
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*looks at my Whitestone with no bubbles* Hmmm... Maybe being "spoon-fed" isn't so bad.
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I had bubble with my first Whitestone. I think having the guide cage helps but if you have experience, it's not necessary. There is just some luck to it.
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I had bubble with my first Whitestone. I think having the guide cage helps but if you have experience, it's not necessary. There is just some luck to it.
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I've installed quite a few LOCA TGSPs. Some I bought LOCA separate and then bought a TGSP and made my own kit. Worked great, was messy AF to install, cause I had NO idea how much to use, LOL. and they all chipped and cracked in a week or two.
I've also bought some cheaper kits that included the right amount of LOCA and a TGSP. They ended up lifting on the edges. Last one I tried was Note 9.
I wound buying a second used Note 9 that already had Whitestone Dome installed by the previous owner, and I loved it. So when I pre-ordered my Note 10+, I pre-ordered a Whitestone Dome for it. Sucked paying over $40, but honestly, I've spent hundreds in the past trying to find the "perfect" screen protector. Don't regret Whitestone or the money spent at all. And the installation tray made it dead simple. It was worth it to get it right the first time.
If I had to change TGSPs, if go with AmFilm, just because they're also getting great reviews are basically half the price. Or I'd go back to a soft screen protector, the Ringke Dual Easy Film. It's just basically invisible.
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I've installed quite a few LOCA TGSPs. Some I bought LOCA separate and then bought a TGSP and made my own kit. Worked great, was messy AF to install, cause I had NO idea how much to use, LOL. and they all chipped and cracked in a week or two.
I've also bought some cheaper kits that included the right amount of LOCA and a TGSP. They ended up lifting on the edges. Last one I tried was Note 9.
I wound buying a second used Note 9 that already had Whitestone Dome installed by the previous owner, and I loved it. So when I pre-ordered my Note 10+, I pre-ordered a Whitestone Dome for it. Sucked paying over $40, but honestly, I've spent hundreds in the past trying to find the "perfect" screen protector. Don't regret Whitestone or the money spent at all. And the installation tray made it dead simple. It was worth it to get it right the first time.
If I had to change TGSPs, if go with AmFilm, just because they're also getting great reviews are basically half the price. Or I'd go back to a soft screen protector, the Ringke Dual Easy Film. It's just basically invisible.
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Soft ones are uncomfortable with spen right? I tried one for the Note 9.
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Soft ones are uncomfortable with spen right? I tried one for the Note 9.
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Depends on which one you buy the wet install ones typically suck to use with the SPen. The Ringke was awesome. Couldn't tell it was there, even with the SPen. I honestly can't speak highly enough of them. They honestly feel like glass.
Thanks. Bought one to try.
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Depends on which one you buy the wet install ones typically suck to use with the SPen. The Ringke was awesome. Couldn't tell it was there, even with the SPen. I honestly can't speak highly enough of them. They honestly feel like glass.
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Installed it. I like it. It's not glass but very smooth with Spen. The extreme edges has slight lift but very mild. Not sure if you had some tricks to get all the edges to stay down.
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Installed it. I like it. It's not glass but very smooth with Spen. The extreme edges has slight lift but very mild. Not sure if you had some tricks to get all the edges to stay down.
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I haven't tried one on my N10+, but installed them on my Note 9 and my wife's S10+. Neither one had any issues with the edges lifting at all. I wish I had some tricks to offer, but I just followed the directions.
It's funny, when I installed my wife's Ringke on her S10+ I was showing her the difference between it and the Whitestone Dome tempered glass (which are the time was on my Note 9). I was showing her how glass was smoother than her Ringke protector, but to my surprise, my finger actually glided easier across her Ringke than my Whitestone! Now my Whitestone Dome on that phone was a few months old, so some of the oleophobic coating had probably worn off and her Ringke screen protector was brand new, but I was really shocked and just how smooth it was to the touch.
As far as the lifting edges, two thoughts. One, you didn't get it lined up perfectly so maybe something is a little off? A half millimeter either way could make it uneven. But I don't think thats the issue. Two, perhaps the edges of your phone weren't clean enough and had some residual oils? Or three, you just got a faulty screen protector. If it gets worse, try the second one in the pack. If that fails, reach out to Ringke and they should replace it for free.
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I haven't tried one on my N10+, but installed them on my Note 9 and my wife's S10+. Neither one had any issues with the edges lifting at all. I wish I had some tricks to offer, but I just followed the directions.
It's funny, when I installed my wife's Ringke on her S10+ I was showing her the difference between it and the Whitestone Dome tempered glass (which are the time was on my Note 9). I was showing her how glass was smoother than her Ringke protector, but to my surprise, my finger actually glided easier across her Ringke than my Whitestone! Now my Whitestone Dome on that phone was a few months old, so some of the oleophobic coating had probably worn off and her Ringke screen protector was brand new, but I was really shocked and just how smooth it was to the touch.
As far as the lifting edges, two thoughts. One, you didn't get it lined up perfectly so maybe something is a little off? A half millimeter either way could make it uneven. But I don't think thats the issue. Two, perhaps the edges of your phone weren't clean enough and had some residual oils? Or three, you just got a faulty screen protector. If it gets worse, try the second one in the pack. If that fails, reach out to Ringke and they should replace it for free.
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The lift is really very minor. Only the most OCD types will mind. Thanks for the rec. I agree how easy it's to glide your finger on it. Finger print also works better.
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The lift is really very minor. Only the most OCD types will mind. Thanks for the rec. I agree how easy it's to glide your finger on it. Finger print also works better.
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I installed Whitestone on my N10+, but bought a pack of Ringke as a back up. Crack the Whitestone, I can install the Ringke while waiting on a replacement.
But, I think what I'll do is next paycheck, I'm going to order the AmFilm LOCA screen protector and run a little comparison.
I've used Whitestone for a month now and am pleased, but I do think it made the FP sensor less accurate But I'll remove it and install the Ringke and see how I like it, especially with the fingerprint sensor.
I'll use that for a couple weeks then install the AmFilm tempered glass one and compare it to the others.
It means a waste of $40, but in the name of inaccurate anecdotal science, why not? And if I decide I prefer Whitestone after all, it's just a $10 replacement under warranty to go back to it. I'll post my results in a thread here, maybe with some pictures.
Sorry, I know that had nothing to do with your lifting edges. Just thinking out loud. And by out loud, I mean in silence and just typing it.
The lifting edges of ringke, when I installed on my s10+, I found it best to work them down initially then just wait a while before trying again. I waited around 30 mins to 1hr after fitting it and found they stuck down easily.
I struggled with the 1st protector so discarded it but using the waiting method, the 2nd protector sides stayed down.
If you like the original screen protector you can get OEM quality screen protectors cheap on eBay. You want ones made out of PET which are harder like the OEM ones and not the soft TPU ones that you have to install wet and they dent way too easily. I install the PET ones wet though as you have time to move it around on the screen to get it aligned perfectly and you just push out the solution (I spray purple cleaner on the screen before I install) and any dust is removed when you push out the solution.
Just installed one myself that came from aliexpress. It turned out fine but was a bit disappointed that the glass is curvy on the edges like an s10 rather than being "boxy" so the edges are a bit exposed. Can't be bothered though to buy another one and go through the installation again as it took quite some time to get it done. Fingerprint is working fine, just press the fingerprint area while curing for the first time.
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If you like the original screen protector you can get OEM quality screen protectors cheap on eBay. You want ones made out of PET which are harder like the OEM ones and not the soft TPU ones that you have to install wet and they dent way too easily. I install the PET ones wet though as you have time to move it around on the screen to get it aligned perfectly and you just push out the solution (I spray purple cleaner on the screen before I install) and any dust is removed when you push out the solution.
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I thought using a wet solution would make the glue not stick anymore for the PET types. Also I was told by Samsung that the stock screen protector is applied with a UV light to cure. So it's like a tempered glass install but a thin plastic type?
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I thought using a wet solution would make the glue not stick anymore for the PET types. Also I was told by Samsung that the stock screen protector is applied with a UV light to cure. So it's like a tempered glass install but a thin plastic type?
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The adhesive will stick fine on the protector even if you install it wet. I do it all the time.
what is the price this protector?
protector price,?
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The adhesive will stick fine on the protector even if you install it wet. I do it all the time.
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What do you use, just water or lightly soapy solution?