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Applying the screen protector -who knows how?

Who can share with us the knowledge, wisdom and techique of applying the screen protector correctly, evenly and eventually bubble free.
If we all admit it, we need help, or is it just me with the shaky hands and crooked eye?

Tomo said:
Who can share with us the knowledge, wisdom and techique of applying the screen protector correctly, evenly and eventually bubble free.
If we all admit it, we need help, or is it just me with the shaky hands and crooked eye?
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I've applied a lot of screen protectors, but I'm no expert. YMMV. Even so, you want to start with a dust-free environment. Tiny specks of dust, if like me, you live out in the country, are as problematic as air bubbles, and a serious pain to remove. If you get one on a sticky surface, while you're removing it with scotch tape, you're also risking more little particles landing on it. It can be a never-ending nightmare and eventually leave the protector so marred with residue that it's no longer worth using on such a gorgeous device--so prevention is the best cure.
Step 1: Dust free room.
I recommend a bathroom for a dust-free setting. Well before taking anything inside, hit the shower on as hot as it goes and let it steam up the room, keep the door as closed as possible. Once it's off, the steam will cool and weigh down particles in the air. Once the room is no longer moist, carefully bring in your phone and protectors, maybe a credit card too without letting in too much outside air or new unweighted dust. Open and close the door slowly--quick movements will draw in lots of dusty air, but don't dilly-dally while getting inside either. It's time-consuming to set up, but worth it if you live in a dusty area.
Step 2: Orientation
Now you want to find a location on the phone that will allow you to orient placement of the protector. If the protector has a hole for the speaker, or light sensor or whatever--that's the end you want to start with because the more border you have to work with, the easier it will be to align it straight from the start. You're going to want to start on a narrow end so you are laying it down longwise as this will be easier to manage bubbles as you go mm by mm. Make sure your screen is completely clean (hopefully you haven't removed the original plastic covering until just now), and then peel off a little of the screen protectors' backing and orient it along a border of the phone. If you can get that part straight, the rest of the protector will go down straight as well.
Step 3: Slow Application
Now you're going to slowly peel back more and more of the backing as you slowly apply more and more of the protector. If you get a bubble as you go, back it up a millimeter and lay it down again more slowly. This is the time to use the credit card if you get a bubble that just keeps coming up in the same spot--don't wait until it's applied and try to push it out. That's a nightmare.
A good protector can last years if applied properly the first time and not abused. I use clairvue and they're very durable. I don't know about the included TP2 protector.
Step 4:Breathe
You weren't breathing while doing this were you? No wonder it sucks.

I alwaus use a bank Card.
being down en slowly slide the bank pass upward. This covers all the screen and leaves no bubbles. then do it a second time, mosliding the card upwards. Works for me most of the time. (at least, don't know if the screen is straight, or has a little angle in it?)

Mine went on without a problem...
first clean the screen of all gunk dust finger prints (yes we know you played befor putting on the screen protector) etc etc
Do this as said above in a dust free room or just have hoovered is normaly just as easy
peel the lower part of the protector off the plastic backing ... the backing they provide is quite stiff so you can use this to apply the protector
you only want to peel back around 1-2cm or about half an inch i chose the bit which goes over the buttons you may want to do the camera end first
I then used a glasses cloth but any decently fine weave cloth which is dust free will do and slowly very slowly stuck the protector to the screen and massaged the edge down peeling it off the backing as i went.
OPk re reading that it doesn't ake much sense but if you fold it over on itself using the backing to hold it off the screen and run the edges down you won't get air bubbles i found

Mild soapwater misted to the sticker and to the surface to be attached.
Then apply the sticker and align to the surface where to attach
Push the soapwater out from between the film and the surface.
NOTE: this is a general rule to apply stickers! I have no knowledge on phone shields.

nevermind i must have had a small bit sticking off the side the corner of mines just lifted and must have got a few small bits of dust in the gap ... i wonder if the adhesive is water soluble

Well I thought I'd screwed up my screen protector, but I salvaged it. It took about eight goes but it's on and working brilliantly.
Here are some salvaging tips:
1. When you're lifting the protector off, try and avoid bending any part too much. This is particularly relevant for the corners.
There are two ways of lifting the protector from the screen. The best is with sticky tape (Sellotape?) which can be applied near the corner and will be the easiest method. But if your stickky tape's rubbish, it might not lift the protector. In that case, you can carefully use the tip of a sharp knife to lift the very smallest amount you can. As you lift, you're looking to minimise the contact area by turning the knife sideways and definitely not allowing the knife's point or sharp edge touch the protector.
2. As it lifts, try and help the protector up by just holding the edges.
3. Take your time. The thing WILL drop back down a few times as you lose your grip, but just relax, take a deep breath and start again.
Once it's off:
1. Clean the phone screen.
2. fortunz and magius00 have given some great application tips elsewhere. Here what you're looking for is a perfectly clean screen with no dust.
Now. Before reapplying the protector:
1. Wash it with soap. I've used both shower gel and washing-up liquid. Wash both sides. Use your fingers to wash it.
2. Minimise contact with the "sticky side" once it's washed.
3. Rinse it well. Both sides. Clean water.
4. Don't bother to dry it. Definitely don't. You'll make it worse than ever. You can gently shake it to lose the largest drops. Both sides can have water droplets. Fear not.
As the protector goes on, try and minimise the contact around the edges whilst maximising pressure from the middle. Basically, the more secure the edges at this stage, the more difficult it's going to be to squeeze out any trapped air bubbles. Squeeze the bubbles from the centre outwards.
Once I'd done this about four (!) times, patiently putting the protector on and then gently easing it off again as some stray pube or grain of sand had found its way in between (how?), I eventually achieved an air-bubble, pube and sand-free application. The only trouble was the screen underneath appeared misty - but at least it was being protected; I planned on ordering a new one after the weekend. I did however notice one or two very clear patches. Now, some 48 hours after putting the protector on, the mistiness is totally gone and I have a perfectly clear, bubble-free screen protector on my lovely new toy. I don't need to order another screen protector after all.
Yayyy.

I had no problem getting mine on, but since it's been on it's already somehow managed to get scratched and it's peeling by the end call key as well.
Can't wait until there are some decent ones on the market.
Any known good makes to look out for?

dazultra2000 said:
I had no problem getting mine on, but since it's been on it's already somehow managed to get scratched and it's peeling by the end call key as well.
Can't wait until there are some decent ones on the market.
Any known good makes to look out for?
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Brando do good ones, I have ordered mine.

Thanks to all for advice. I went with EXCIM (http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...K:MEWNX:IT&item=270398112761#ebayphotohosting )and it fitted easily and well, no bubbles or stange curly hairs. It's a bit thicker than the one that comes with the TP, but also a teenshy bit smaller which makes it a more forgiving fit on the device.

Another tip - use clear tape to lift the screen protector and / or dust from screen protector. Works like a charm!

Further to the sticky tape suggestion - 3M Scotch tape works the best for this

yippy following the in the bathroom (ensuite) method and a credit card applied my first ever blemish free screen protector (the standard one that came with unit) ...first go ....so thanks all concerned

[Review] XtemeGuard full body skin

Happy Independence Day!!!
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Being the one that turned most of you on to XtremeGuard screen and full body protectors with that crazy deal they had going for 75% off and free shipping here in the States, I think I need to do my own review of the product so here goes.
Battery cover
First and foremost, yes the cut of this cover allows for removal of the battery cover. Upon initial inspection of the cover I noticed some black specs along the edges as most others have mentioned. As for the cut of the cover, it's not perfect but it's close enough to where I didn't need to modify or cut it in any way to allow it to fit. I don't know how they go about cutting these things but one area they can improve on would be the cuts, I'd like to see more clean, smooth and precise cuts free of "hiccups" or jagged edges. One are in particular that stands out is the area around the charging port, will post pics once the cover is done curing. Another is the corners...I don't know what, if anything, can be done to decrease the gap around the corners but I'd like to see that exposed area there made smaller as well. Lastly, the area that surrounds the camera, speaker and flash is cut with some pecuilar angles I'd guess to ensure maximum coverage. I would prefer something that follows the contours and general shape of the items in that area more closely....those items in that area have more of a rounded square shape so I think if that cutout followed the same outline it would be much more uniform and cosmetically appealing.
Installation:
The install is very straight forward, relatively easy, but requires patience.
Prep
Gather up a small bowl, something just large enough for you to dip you fingers in freely, a microfiber towel (a cleaning cloth that came with a screen protector will suffice), some soap (I prefer Johnson & Johnson Baby shampoo), the squeegee that came with your protector and of course, the protector itself.
This was my first time installing the full body protector and I wanted to minimize dust contamination so I followed the advice of one of our more experienced members and did the install in my bathroom with it all steamed up from the hot shower I had running. I forget his name, sorry, but if you read this let me know and I'll credit you The idea behind doing this is that the steam and humidity in the room will hold the dust down. So after steaming up the room (I just let the shower run the whole time honestly, about 10-15 minutes) I washed my hands and cleaned off the protector under warm tap water to try and get rid of as many of those black specs as possible, removed the cutout for the camera, speaker and flash. Dried off my hands one I was happy with the results and cleaned the battery cover, which of course had been removed from the phone, making sure not to get any fingerprints on it. Set that aside and fill up your bowl with warm water (1 cup is plenty) and add a drop or two of baby shampoo, gently stirring it in the water to avoid bubbles. Dip all your fingers in the water and then peel the backing off the protector, then dip the protector in the bowl to coat it with the mixture and lay it down on the battery cover. No need to be precise with this initial placement, but precise enough to ensure the cover doesn't touch anything else like the counter. I'd suggest laying it down from top to bottom, this will ensure minimal air bubbles get trapped under there. Once it's on there you'll be able to move it around to get it where it needs to be and once you do so you can begin working it to get out as much of the water and bubbles as possible. Because of the way I laid it down I had very little air bubbles or water trapped under there so I decided I'd just use my fingers, didn't use the squeegee at all but you can if you choose. Instead of rubbing or dragging my fingers across the protector, which can cause it to move ever so slightly, I "rolled" my fingers in the trouble areas where I seen an air bubble or gathering of moisture. Once I spotted the area I would take my thumb and set it down on it's side, just off to the side of the area, and roll it over the area as if taking a fingerprint. Don't be shy, press as hard as need be. I prefer this technique as it virtually eliminates any marring of the protector and ensures it stays in place at the same time. You will spend much of this time trying to get the corners and the top/bottom edges to lay down, take your time. You may even need to hold said areas down for a few minutes each but they will eventually start to hold. After you think you've got it, recheck your work and make sure you have no lifted edges and that everything is lined up nicely and set it aside. I put mine out in the direct sunlight for a couple hours to help speed up the process.
Screen protector
Preinspection turned up some black particles again, grrrr.....This is a QC issue and i'm going to bring it up to them and hope they make the changes needed to ensure it gets rectified. Not a big deal though, just washed it off as best as i could before installing. The cuts again aren't the ultimate in precision but it does cover the whole screen....just for clarity, there are cutouts for the earpiece, one of the sensors up top and the home button, these cutouts are in the shape of a U so there are exposed areas where those cutouts are. But top to bottom, side to side, the whole screen, beveled edge and all, are covered except for those areas. The only thing I did differently is applied a piece of scotch tape over the camera lens...this was to prevent possible damage to it as I had the phone sitting on the counter at the beginning of the install. Install is the same as listed above, however this time I did use the squeegee because I had to lift the protector once after the initial lay down which caused much more air bubbles and water pockets. So once I got the protector in place by sliding it around I grabbed the cleaning cloth and pressed down firmly on the area by the earpiece and home button to absorb as much water from those areas as possible and using the squeegee I worked it side to side to minimize the water concentration around those two areas, making sure to absorb any significant water being expelled during the process. MAKE SURE TO DRY YOUR HANDS AFTER GETTING THE INITIAL LAY DOWN DONE! You will be handling the phone and don't want wet fingers touching your SIM card or microSD card slots, let alone the battery connectors. After getting 99% of the water/bubbles out and being happy with the coverage of the protector I used the cloth to absorb any water build up along the edges and to ensure the protector was pressed down nicely all along the outside edge of the screen. This was a much quicker install, maybe 5 minutes. It is not resting outside next to the battery cover in direct sunlight to expedite the curing process.
Pics will be posted once the curing process is done, most likely not until late this evening or even tomorrow.

Pic don't show up for me. Can anyone else see them?

Novarider said:
Pic don't show up for me. Can anyone else see them?
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It takes many hours for these to cure, at least 8. I'm setting mine out in direct sunlight to expedite the process but still, don't expect pics until late tonight or tomorrow.

I meant the pictures at the top whatever the are

Novarider said:
I meant the pictures at the top whatever the are
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You still can't see them?

would you like a video of the install for this skin? I made one a few days ago.

tillithz said:
would you like a video of the install for this skin? I made one a few days ago.
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Sure...wouldn't hurt

ironic we prefer j&j baby soap... where you standing over my shoulder when I filmed this? lol

tillithz said:
ironic we prefer j&j baby soap... where you standing over my shoulder when I filmed this? lol
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Nah, I'd have pushed you aside and showed you how to do it in 5 minutes
I used J&J when I installed the XG on my Atrix 2 and it worked out nicely so it's gonna be my go to soap for this until it somehow shows me it's not worthy.

Well, looks like i'm gonna have to peel this one off and go at it again. I got 2 specks of dust on the screen, one close to the middle and one on the bottom right Other than that, looks good and feels good too. No distortion, banding or any other clarity defects. It's not quite the smooth as glass finish as the one on my Atrix 2 but it's very, very close. No orange peel or anything like that but if you look close enough at an angle in direct light reflections you can see some very slight texture. If it weren't for that damn specs of dust, I'd be satisfied.
After using the TriboScreen for a week I kind of like the feel of those. The feel of these wet application protectors is a bit tacky, not enough to impede using the screen but not nearly as slick and smooth as the dry application type. Not really an issue to me if the protector covers every square inch of the screen since I have a Silicrylic case on it so i'm strongly considering giving a dry application protector another shot since I have 2 more XtremeGuards which I can always fall back on if need be.
Any suggestions on a nice dry application protector?

Gadgetz said:
Well, looks like i'm gonna have to peel this one off and go at it again. I got 2 specks of dust on the screen, one close to the middle and one on the bottom right Other than that, looks good and feels good too. No distortion, banding or any other clarity defects. It's not quite the smooth as glass finish as the one on my Atrix 2 but it's very, very close. No orange peel or anything like that but if you look close enough at an angle in direct light reflections you can see some very slight texture. If it weren't for that damn specs of dust, I'd be satisfied.
After using the TriboScreen for a week I kind of like the feel of those. The feel of these wet application protectors is a bit tacky, not enough to impede using the screen but not nearly as slick and smooth as the dry application type. Not really an issue to me if the protector covers every square inch of the screen since I have a Silicrylic case on it so i'm strongly considering giving a dry application protector another shot since I have 2 more XtremeGuards which I can always fall back on if need be.
Any suggestions on a nice dry application protector?
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I always use air duster when I want it 100%. Works flawlessly.

chrischoi said:
I always use air duster when I want it 100%. Works flawlessly.
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Never thought of that
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Gadgetz said:
Never thought of that
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using XDA App
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Turn on the shower and get some steam going it the popular method.
BTW anyone reading this, if you miss any of the coupon sales, ebay has the full body for $4 delivered http://www.ebay.com/itm/XtremeGuard...ccessories&hash=item35bcdc39ee#ht_3731wt_1270
EDIT: I think I am either addicted to these or to saving, ordered 5 more FULL Body protectors. Who can pass it up, delivered for $10! (that's a total so far of 7 full and 7 screen I've ordered, at $1 per screen and $2 full, it's cheap!)

clockcycle said:
Turn on the shower and get some steam going it the popular method.
BTW anyone reading this, if you miss any of the coupon sales, ebay has the full body for $4 delivered http://www.ebay.com/itm/XtremeGuard...ccessories&hash=item35bcdc39ee#ht_3731wt_1270
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Gadgetz said:
This was my first time installing the full body protector and I wanted to minimize dust contamination so I followed the advice of one of our more experienced members and did the install in my bathroom with it all steamed up from the hot shower I had running.
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Did that

I think xtremeguard is good. Also their customer service. Im waiting for my replacement as I messed up putting my first ones. Lol. First they gave me a refund then when I contacted again I asked them to send me replacement
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I like the XG too, it would be perfect if not for the 2 specs of dust that got caught under it, grrrr. I just wish it were more invisible cause when tilted at an angle I can see some superfine texture....cant feel it, its more like waves or swirls in the material itself instead of being completely transparent. Think im gonna try a different one to see if there's better out there.
via Galaxy S III

You can try SGP
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Xcor3 said:
You can try SGP
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I may, but not now. Going with Realook.
My XG is now fully cured and bubble free aside from those two specs of dust that got in there. I've got that rainbow banding something fierce, all over the screen, its bad Gonna slap on the protector that came with my case to see how that is, this one's gotta go, cant even wait till my Realook's get here. Very disappointed
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Gadgetz said:
I may, but not now. Going with Realook.
My XG is now fully cured and bubble free aside from those two specs of dust that got in there. I've got that rainbow banding something fierce, all over the screen, its bad Gonna slap on the protector that came with my case to see how that is, this one's gotta go, cant even wait till my Realook's get here. Very disappointed
via Galaxy S III
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You ordered the dry or wet realook?
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Got mines today, can't wait to install it
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[Review] Rhinoshield

Disclaimer: Evolutive Labs offered pre-orderers a discount for posting neutral reviews. This means I already decided to buy this product before the offer was made & my purchase decision was in no way affected by this proposition - as it was made after I had already paid for it, I was not offered a free sample or anything & I am / will try to be impartial & objective.
Ordinarily I would not post this, but after reading some user reviews I think it will add balance for current, prospective & future owners of this & any other supported devices - also makes it easier to find in searches. Also, apologies for picture quality!
The kit was received in a sturdy envelope, it included some nice packaging with product details & application instructions, the screen protectors, cloth, card to help apply, dust removal stickers (very useful). Here is a picture of the contents - I opted for front & back protectors:
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From what I've seen, this seems like a standard selection of tools provided by most high end (possibly low end?) suppliers, but its all useful stuff & much more than you get in the box with the supplied protector from Sony (if you get one!). Note: all these items can easily be substitued with makeshift items you have around the house e.g. credit card, sellotape, tissue paper, but its nice & convenient that its all provided as a kit.
Application
I found it very easy to apply the screen protector. Youtube how to do this & you get a lot of tips! Evolutive labs have a good video themselves, which is reassuring. The trickiest bit is aligning everything up. My advice is take your time. This is the first screen protector I've ever applied with zero bubbles at the end & it wasn't luck because I did front & back. The dust removal stickers are essential here because after you have wiped the screen, then dabbed it with the sticker you will still inevitably end up with some stubborn area down the side edge or slap bang in the middle of the screen because you are taking your time to line it up, so some dust might get in. You will need to get the sticker underneath the protector to dab the sticky part of the protector & the screen to get rid of the dust. If there is no dust, there are no bubbles - you can push the air out to the sides - use the card or the cloth to do this. Note: I read one person found that it wasn't sticking / someone else did wet application - this is not necessary. Be 100% sure you have peeled off the correct side (labelled 'Back' iirc). I messed up aligning the front 2-3 times so had to peel it off & do it again (don't be afraid to do this if you're a perfectionist but try to avoid it), it still stuck down fine after all that. What I did find was that the 'Front' tab used to pull the front off covered the cutout for the sensors, so that part had to be aligned blind - you have to use some other points of reference (front camera, speaker, frame...) which made it a little tricky. The back was much easier, the flash is small so get that little circle cutout right & make sure its straight & you're good to go.
Other things I noticed: when pulling off the front sticker off the protectors, it had a tendency to pull the protector off that corner at the same time so be careful with this - don't undo all your hard work right at the end. I slid the cloth in behind the tab to make sure the protector stayed stuck down as I removed the front - you will see some air bubbles appear as you pull the tab so just push them out to keep it stuck down. Also, after I took the front off the protector I noticed some small "scratches" around the cutouts on both front & back protectors. Was disappointed with this at first, but after a few days use they seem to have disappeared (self-repairing!, jk), so don't know what that was about (see pics).
Now its on
The screen still looks superb with the protector on. It feels really smooth under the finger using the touchscreen. It does pick up fingerprints but these usually wipe themselves off in my pocket. It is a big improvement over no protector at all. Also, you can only really tell on the back that there are fingerprints at all because of that screen up front - but again, easy to wipe off if you're a bit OCD. I can't actually comment on the impact protection because I haven't dropped it & don't intend to do this intentionally as this is my main phone but if it happens by accident I'll update this with the results - regardless of whether the screen breaks or not. It has been mentioned already, I will mention it here, the screen on my phone without the protector is very flush with the frame, so with the protector on I notice it is very slightly raised above the frame. This means when you grabbing your phone out of your pocket & you pick it up from the side you can feel the edge of the protector - I wouldn't say its sharp but you do notice the edge. It would have been nice if it was rounded at the edge - maybe the tempered glass protectors are like that? If your device has the screen slightly recessed from the frame you won't have this feeling as it is very slight - the screen protector itself is very thin.
Here are some more pictures:
Front top:
The bits at the top edge that look like bubbles are actually reflections - it does maintain the high gloss look of the bare glass, plus I'm not a good / patient enough photographer to get the right shot!
Front bottom:
Front from afar:
Barely can tell there is a screen protector on this. All I would improve is making the speaker a proper cutout i.e. surround it with protector, rather than the U shaped cut - I think all protectors for this phone are like that at the moment - hopefully someone improves that part of the design, then it will be really stealthy.
Back top:
(Again with the reflection looking like a small bubble strip!)
Back bottom:
Nice and flush
Back from afar:
This is really well done, cannot tell its there
Strange self-repairing scratches around the cutouts:
Conclusion
Pros:
Get everything you need to apply it in the pack
Easy to apply, nice & sticky, even after a few attempts
Feels great under the finger
No visible impact on screen quality
Cons (hopeful improvemets):
Nice to have a proper cutout for speakers
Edge could be smoother / rounded
Two more dust removal stickers in the pack would be ideal
Price for front & back might put some people off
I never really understood tempered glass protectors - essentially you're protecting glass with...glass. Maybe I'm missing something here so missing out but everyone has their preference, as long as you are happy at the end of the day. I'm very happy with this product, so hopefully it lasts the lifetime of the phone! If you made it this far, thanks for reading, if you would like to get this, buy direct from the makers Evolutive Labs - Rhinoshield for the Z3 Compact

phroenix said:
I never really understood tempered glass protectors - essentially you're protecting glass with...glass. Maybe I'm missing something here so missing out but everyone has their preference, as long as you are happy at the end of the day. I'm very happy with this product, so hopefully it lasts the lifetime of the phone! If you made it this far, thanks for reading, if you would like to get this, buy direct from the makers Evolutive Labs - Rhinoshield for the Z3 Compact
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Great review :good:
The thing about tempered glass protectors is very simple in my opinion, or in my case.
Phone: +- 500$
Tempered glass protector: 30$
Which one would you rather break? The 500$ one or the 30$?
When you have a tempered glass protector on the front and back you can essentially use the phone without a case, because most of the time only the tempered glass protectors will break.

I see your point, that it is far more desirable to lose the $30 protector than the phone. The thing is, if I do accidentally drop my phone I would much rather the screen protector not break at all, because I don't want to have to replace it...ever, if possible. As far as I'm aware, this doesn't shatter / fracture like glass & the oleophobic coating feels really good (does the glass on this phone have an oleophobic coating? I never found an answer to that...)
I will have to see how this one stands the test of time, but the glass ones do prove popular. In any event, I think everyone believes some protection is better than no protection. Also, I don't use cases so hoping for maximum protection on front & back. Now only time will tell...

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[*]Edge could be smoother / rounded
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I installed them this week and this is ruining it for me, it doesn't feel nice in hands anymore, I hesitate to remove it from the back.
For the front: I never used screen protectors before (got scared of broken glass on Z3 compact posts) so I think the plastic feeling/finger marks are also very annoying but I guess they are all like that.
The speaker cut is ugly.
I might try a tampered glass protector if I find a high quality one like the dbrand.glass ones

phroenix said:
All I would improve is making the speaker a proper cutout i.e. surround it with protector, rather than the U shaped cut - I think all protectors for this phone are like that at the moment - hopefully someone improves that part of the design, then it will be really stealthy.
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The Orzly tempered glass does not have this cut-out but it covers both the proximity and front camera.

Great review, please give your experience with the camera and flashlight. All pictures are overexposed by the light absorbed by the rhino back protection. The cut outs are way to tight to overcome this problem.
= serious flaw

Hi, as I mentioned I'm only a very amateur photographer & based on the pictures I've taken on my old phone this seems a big step up. I would have taken before & after shots to compare, but wasn't aware of the problem. I can't really tell if the photo is overexposed when using flash / fill flash, it seems pretty normal to me but I know there are others who are most probably more knowledgeable than me in this area who are experiencing similar concerns. I do agree that the cutout for the flash is very tight but the cutout for the camera seems pretty good for me. Hopefully Evo labs take this seriously & improve the design. Good luck

As a picture says more than a thousand words..
Here are 2 shots to compare. Same settings, app and darkness room.
Also 2 other pictures to show how much flashlight is absorbed.
Edit: The problem will be addressed having bigger cuts for the camera and flashlight. A free replacement including free shipping can be requested by the producers.

Received replacement with 'bigger' gap for the flashlight. Difference is not noticeable, same problems. Don't buy the back protection from rhino shield.

I find the UltimateShield better. It doesn't feel as sharp on the edges and doesn't attract as much fingerprints.
Also it's only £9.99 which is much cheaper than the Rhinoshield

Just installed the Rhino Shield on my Z3 compact and I'm very curious how they will last. I was a backer on the original kickstarter campaign for the Nexus 4, had a bit of mixed feeling back then.
Installation went almost perfect. Let's see how the Rhino Shield holds up during use.
It works perfectly with my Puro ultra slim case. I'll post some shots later.

I've been using this for a while now. I like it. I just wish that it wasn't that easily scratched.

[REVIEW] Ultimate Shield® Screen Protector (non-glass) & Spigen Tough Armor Case

For those who want stylish drop-protection and scratch resistant screen protection, here's a review and installation guide/tips for the Ultimate Shield® Front Shield Invisible Screen Protector and the Spigen Tough Armor Black (Built-in Kickstand).
The products...
Ultimate Shield® Google Pixel 2 XL FRONT SHIELD Invisible Screen Protector
Google Pixel 2 XL Case Spigen [Tough Armor] [Black] Built-in Kickstand
A bit of background first, if I may...
My previous OnePlus 5T was the first phone I felt the need to have screen protection (let's just say kitten claws and phone screens don't blend so well....) in addition to good quality drop protection. So when switching to the Google Pixel 2 XL I figured let's play it safe. For a few reasons though when trying out tempered glass protectors on the 5T, I just couldn't settle. I couldn't get over the mirror-like reflection which for me, spoilt the beauty of the display. Several brands later and I found the same disappointing experience (sensitivity issues, fingerprint magnets, poor fit, high reflection etc.). So I decided to try the Ultimate Shield non-glass screen protector. Which I LOVED.
Speaking in the present and with the glorious Pixel 2 XL I wasted no time in purchasing the same Ultimate Shield Screen Protector and high quality Spigen cases combination. Pictured in this review will just be the Tough Armor, though I could upload some pics of the Liquid Crystal clear case if requested.
Installation...
I'm not going to lie, it's not 'easy' as such, but once you nail the technique and with a little hard work you can achieve the results you want. As you may know, the Ultimate Shield (and similar brands like IQ Shield) require a wet installation - that is to say, with the use of slightly soapy water.
You may attempt to follow my instructions to the letter or be inspired to attempt it in a different way, so either way here are my steps that I achieved a near-perfect installation:
DISCLAIMER - these are my steps which I found to be successful - your actions are your responsibility and if you don't trust these steps, simply follow the instructions provided by Ultimate Shield.
1. Humid environment - I ran the shower hot for a short while with the window shut. You want it to be nice and steamy in there which helps all those pesky little dust particles fall to the ground and not float around making their way under your screen. The perfectionists amongst us will not be able to unsee that 1 hair or a collection of dust located anywhere on the screen! In the interest of full disclosure, this was actually my third installation. I don't mind admitting this, but I wish to keep this iIxel perhaps until Pixel 4 XL (IF I can wait that long...) and so I wanted as perfect installation as possible, given it's potential lifespan with me. Plus it always helps resale value too to have a well kept phone. I kept my window shut to avoid any airflow/potential risk of 'contaminants' floating their way in and to maintain humidity.
2. Further dust reduction - Perhaps over-the-top, but I removed my bathroom matt and towels just in case any fibres were floating around from them and I even did the installation topless. Like I say, perhaps over the top but who knows where the little fibres would originate from...
3. Workstation setup - I used the toilet seat (closed and clean of course ) and a wooden chopping block to work on.
4. Tools/stuff you'll need - As the included Ultimate Shied instructions state you'll need a bowl of clean water with a tiny drop of washing up liquid in there. I cleaned the bowl thoroughly (no point in having bits of dust in there to begin with, that would ruin your hard work!) and I even use filtered water. Hell, why not. The tip I'd like to say is don't stir like crazy - don't make bubbles - but instead swirl your finger(s) round slowly and you'll see the the water and washing up liquid mix. If you do make some bubbles let them settle. Or use a spoon and get them out. As these bubbles will just be extra bubbles to squeegee out later. More bubbles, more work. You'll also receive the microfiber cloth and a small squeegee. I like the size of the included squeegee card, but it in my opinion could be a little sturdier, so I used both that and a normal credit card. More on this later.
5. Let's begin - Your bathroom should be nice and steamy by now and you're ready to begin. Feel free to turn the shower off if it's too steamy or just steamy enough. Time is of the essence from the second you peel the screen protector from away from it's film, just in case any rogue particles are floating around on standby ready to attack - so you should be prompt, but similarly, don't rush.
You'll need to wash your hands to ensure you clean any oil/dirt from them. Likewise with the phone. I didn't go as far far as rinsing the phone under the tap, I mean I guess the phone is water resistant but I found the steamy bathroom and wiping the phone with the cloth sufficed. This is your call - but either way this is a critical step. Power down the device and clean that screen and clean it good! Keep checking for any dust/fibers/hairs or whatever may have made its way to your screen. Look at your phone from every angle possible in the light. Really make sure your screen is clear of anything that shouldn't be there.
You're done checking?
No. No you're not.
Seriously - make sure no bits are there!
6. Applying the screen protector - Once your happy with the screen, wet your fingers with the water from the bowl. Wet all of your fingers, from tips to sides. Then carefully begin peeling the screen protector from it's film. Do this carefully. Very carefully. With your wet fingers, peel it slowly and be careful not to stretch it and to emphasise, keep those fingers wet! You don't want any fingerprints on the sticky side of the protector. Once peeled, you can dip it directly in the bowl of water however I found it best to repeatedly wet my fingers and 'stroke' the sticky side (don't get mixed up and forget which is the sticky side...!). If you see any big soapy bubbles on it, try wipe them off with your wet finger but don't worry too much as you should be able to squeegee them out soon. But again, more bubbles, more work... Now check your screen and ensure you're happy there is no bits on there. If you're happy, then proceed to applying the protector.
7. Alignment - Ensure you've definitely put the screen protector on not only the right way round but also that it's not upside down! You'll need to look at the application in multiple angles with good lighting to really check that it's lined up nicely. I found that the beauty of this screen protector is that it is a really good fit. Like right to the edge of the screen and the camera/speaker cut outs are nice. So use these cutouts as reference and take the time to line it properly. Again, keep those fingers wet. They'll soon dry up and you want to avoid touching the exposed sides that haven't stuck down yet (more on that later).
8. Squeegee - Now it's time to get those trapped bubbles/water out. Use the included squeegee card or a credit card, whichever you prefer, with the microfiber cloth wrapped around it. This makes your squeegeeing less harsh on the surface of the screen protector and helps it glide. Hold your phone still and press firmly from the centre to the edges. Now then, do this assertively but with caution. A few key tips:
- You want to press hard enough to get the water out, but as you release the trapped water the screen protector will be binding itself to the screen and begin to settle in it's position. So 2 things here to be mindful of: while there's water still under there and as you are squeegeeing, the protector may move around - ensure you maintain good alignment. Secondly, as water is released it will keep it's place so again, ensure you have good alignment. If not, now is the time to carefully peel it back off (with wet fingers), wet it and try again.
- When squeegeeing, do so with good pressure but not too much. You may get some stubborn bubbles which may require extra force. I found myself alternating between the flat long side of the card and sometimes using the corner for a stubborn bubble - though tread carefully here, as whilst the protector is durable you can 'dent' it a little if too much pressure is applied. As will be seen on my pictures, I've got the slightest dent marks from applying a little too much pressure with the corner of the card. These protectors are supposed to be "self-healing" though, so perhaps overtime the dent may come out, as with the bubbles which are also said to take some time to go away. We'll see...
- Take extra care around the speaker/camera lens cutouts. I found these areas, especially the around the speaker, not to stick down straight away and on my first install attempt I kinked it a little stretching it, causing it not to sit flush. So go slowly and keep the applied pressure from the centre to the sides.
If you notice any trapped dust at this point under the protector then carefully remove, remove if possible wet fingers (may even have to use your nail carefully) and try again. Once the protector dries it may be hard to get it off again without stretching it, so bear this in mind.
Give the screen a thorough inspection in good light at all angles. You'll maybe see big bubbles of water and so if so, do your best to squeegee them out. You may see little collections of tiny soapy bubbles. Again, do what you can to remove. Once your happy enough you can let it rest. The screen might not look perfect right now and it will look hazy (keep it powered off still for the time being, for what it's worth) but this haziness should clear up in time and it is said that slight imperfections can take some further time to clear up.
9. The waiting game - the sides may not be sticking down yet but this is normal. It may take an hour or longer for them to begin to stick and so patience is required. A little tip here is be careful where you let it rest whilst the protector dries. I'm talking from experience here, as with my first install I took the phone into my front room just on the table and little bits of dust found themselves under the protector at the sides where it hadn't yet stuck. So my advice and technique to prevent this, is to very loosely wrap the phone up with tinfoil. This prevented any dust getting to it and of course no bits/particles would come from the tinfoil either. I found this to be successful in allowing it to dry in peace.
I left it an hour and checked on it. Carefully use your fingers/thumbs to press down those sides if they are yet to stick down. If an area is still not sticking, press and hold for 10 seconds or so and it should stay. If not, more time may be required.
After patiently waiting overnight, as recommended, I turned my phone back on - it may be safe to turn it on soon after the install, given the device is water resistant, but still I wanted to ensure it was fully dry, the speaker grill for example, just in case.
10. The end result - It is with all of the above steps that I woke up to see most of the haze had gone and I'd managed a near-perfect installation. VERY happy! The sides have stuck down and it really does suit the phone very well. As mentioned, the protector hugs the entire screen - more than the actual display but indeed over the curved edge and it's this which, for me, makes it compatible with Spigen case at least. I still took care in placing the phone in the case, to prevent lifting the protector up but I'm confident that the lip of the case goes well over the protector. You can't see any edges of the protector as it is fully covered by this case, which for me is yet another selling point. Other than the cut out for the camera/speaker etc. you can barely notice it!
So in summary...
Pros
- Precisely cut out
- Fits the phone extremely well
- No loss of sensitivity
- No mirror-like glare (the colourful display remains that way)
- Barely noticeable
- Case compatible (I have only test with the 2 Spigen cases, but I found on my previous OnePLus 5T that these tight fitting cases were the most problematic - this is not the case with this Pixel 2 XL setup)
- Offers great scratch resistance - I keep my phone in my pocket by itself and never with anything else, but I've the extra peace of mind and will avoid any hair-line scratches or scuffs
Cons
- Some may find this a little more time-consuming and complex process than standard protectors or tempered-glass installations, but that's for you decide...
- There is the slightest 'orange peel' effect, but again this really is very slight - at least to me - never noticeable when the screen is on and only really seen if looking hard for it up close
- Whilst this protector offers great scratch resistance I would only use this type of protection with a good case as of course, this protector offers very little in terms of drop protection.
I hope the above guide/review is of use to some people who are looking to protect their device and perhaps wasn't too pleased with tempered glass.
See attached pictures from the morning after the night before. You will see a couple of spots of dust on the screen but these are luckily on the phone and not trapped underneath. Lastly, it is said that any haze/little bubbles can take 24-72 hours to fully disappear, but even after just overnight I am very happy with this setup!
I'm happy to answer any questions or upload any more pictures if requested.

How do you find the Tough Armor case? Are the buttons still easy to press? Does it add much bulk?

RaiderX303 said:
How do you find the Tough Armor case? Are the buttons still easy to press? Does it add much bulk?
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Here's my thoughts...
- it does have a slightly bulky feel, feels bigger and heavier than the Liquid Crystal case, but I like it..
- it has sufficient grip but perhaps slightly slippy, not too much though
- the buttons are good but on my opinion could be a little better. The liquid crystal case buttons are clicky and pop out, on the Tough Armor the volume buttons are flush with the side of the case and the power button is rippled, so that's easier to find when feeling for it
- the kickstand is flimsy as they say, but fully functional and serves its purpose well
Overall I absolutely love it. If I could change a few things I would but this has superior drop protection over the Liquid Crystal and in combination with this screen protector I'm confident my phone is well protected

cd993 said:
Here's my thoughts...
- it does have a slightly bulky feel, feels bigger and heavier than the Liquid Crystal case, but I like it..
- it has sufficient grip but perhaps slightly slippy, not too much though
- the buttons are good but on my opinion could be a little better. The liquid crystal case buttons are clicky and pop out, on the Tough Armor the volume buttons are flush with the side of the case and the power button is rippled, so that's easier to find when feeling for it
- the kickstand is flimsy as they say, but fully functional and serves its purpose well
Overall I absolutely love it. If I could change a few things I would but this has superior drop protection over the Liquid Crystal and in combination with this screen protector I'm confident my phone is well protected
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How does it feel? Fingers slide around like the regular screen? How's the fingerprint coating?
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def-g said:
How does it feel? Fingers slide around like the regular screen? How's the fingerprint coating?
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For me, it genuinely feels very natural. Definitely feels different than a tempered glass or having none at all, but it's very smooth and barely noticeable. It's been on device for about 40 hours now and feels well bonded. For me it's good for fingerprints and also not 'mirror-reflective' like some tempered glass. Price is £7.99 on ebay

Detailed guide on Tempered Glass Protectors for the V30: What to buy and not to buy

Note: I initially intended to post this on the V30 subreddit, but then the mods on there decide to remove it for some stupid reason... (it took me 4 hours to write this guide FFS!) But I guess that is typical of reddit mods in general.
So now I have posted it on here. F*** reddit! Anyways rant over ​
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PREFACE
When it comes to tempered glass screen protectors (TGSPs) for the LG V30, or for any curved phone in this matter, finding the perfect one can be quite a tricky task, simply because there might not be a perfect one due to the curved nature of the display.
I just want to tell you guys that from my experience, there IS a perfect tempered glass screen protector out there, but before I get into that, HERE ARE THE TWO MAIN COMMON TGSPS THAT YOU SHOULD AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
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#1 : DO NOT buy the common "full cover" TGSP that you see on sites like Aliexpress or eBay.
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Be aware as while the pictures might look like the glass is curved, it isn't. In fact the edges are as flat as a pancake!
So when you put the protector on, the flat straight edges of the protector will protrude out, making the phone not only uncomfortable to hold, but also makes it very easy for dust to get trapped under the protector, and overall generally looks ugly AF. And that's even not the worst part. The worst part is that this screen protector relies on sticky adhesives that only sticks onto the edges of the device, so you have a big gap of air in between the protector, making the V30's beautiful AMOLED display look like some cheap unlaminated IPS screen. All of these downsides makes this screen protector a big no-no.
#2: DO NOT buy the regular TGSP that doesn't fully cover the display.
Don't get me wrong though, this is miles better than the pseudo-"full cover" TGSP as the entire screen protector is electrostatically adhered to the display, which drastically improves clarity. However while they don't make your display look like crap, it is generally still an eye-sore and you'll eventually want to take it off.
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So getting all that out of the way, here's what you should buy:
DO BUY UV GLUE TEMPERED GLASS SCREEN PROTECTORS
After researching a little bit more, I finally stumbled across the perfect TGSP that ACTUALLY has curved glass on its edges! This TGSP is unique as it uses UV glue as the bonding process rather than relying on electrostaticity or a sticky adhesive.
Now putting glue on your screen might sound a bit crazy, but it actually comes off easily and doesn't damage your screen at all as shown in this video:
This is what the UV glue screen protector looks like on my V30:
Here are 3 main reasons why you'd want to consider buying a UV TGSP over a regular TGSP for the V30:
1) It ACTUALLY covers the entire curved screen.
Compared to the more common "full-coverage" TGSP, the glass on this one is curved while the glass on the former is flat like a pancake. And I don't mean curved as in "2.5D", I mean the edges are actually curved downwards to fit onto the V30's concave screen.​2) It is insanely clear and transparent.
Unlike regular TGSPs (and especially w/r/t the non-electroadhesive ones), the UV TGSP offers the most clarity and transparency. Personally I found the colors and saturation to look every bit as vibrant and sharp as the original display, and the blacks still retain their deep AMOLED goodness. I was seriously shocked as to how sheer it looked, as if there was nothing on the screen at all. Now I can finally admire the V30's gorgeous display in confidence!​3) It only costs around $3 if you buy it on eBay or Aliexpress. ​
And now here are the 3 main reasons why you wouldn't want to buy this:
1) Lol I'm just kidding there's only one. Obviously this requires a bit more time and effort to put on than a regular TGSP, emphasis on "a bit". You have the extra step of applying the UV glue onto the display, and curing the glue for about a minute. If that sounds too complicated, then this (and generally any task that requires minimal patience) is probably not for you.​
IMPORTANT SIDE NOTE: They don't tell you this on the listing, but when installing the glass, it is highly recommended to cover the speaker grill (with tape, cotton, sticky tack, etc.) so that the excess glue won't go into the speaker. Also I'd recommend wiping the edges of the screen with a cotton ball dipped with alcohol if there is any excess glue on the edge.
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DO BUY TPU ("HYDROGEL") SCREEN PROTECTORS (as an alternative)
Luckily for those that don't want to risk putting glue onto their screen, there is a great alternative to TGSPs. Another obscure type of screen protectors are TPU screen protectors.
These ones are made of a soft rubbery TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) material that is very flexible, and because of the flexibility, these are made to fully cover the curved edges of the V30, providing even better coverage than the UV TGSP. HOWEVER...... one major downside to TPU is that it is nowhere near as strong as glass. The flexible nature of the material also creates new problems, such as air bubbles when installing or peeling. So if you are looking for the absolute best protection, this is probably not the best idea. That goes for all plastic screen protectors in general.
Here is a picture I took of my V30 with the hydrogel film screen protector applied:
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SUMMARY/TL;DR
Avoid the "3D curved full cover" TGSP, they aren't actually curved and makes your beautiful AMOLED screen look like an unlaminated IPS screen.
Avoid regular TGSPs, while they don't make your display look like crap, it is generally still an eye-sore and you'll eventually want to take it off.
Do buy the UV glue TGSPs. This is the real deal as the glass is actually curved on the edges, giving you full screen coverage. It also has the best transparency I've ever seen on a TGSP.
Do buy the "Hydrogel" TPU screen protector. This is a great alternative to the UV glue TGSP. It covers a bit more of the V30's screen, while also providing superb clarity and screen visibility. The downside is that is it more prone to scratches.
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If this guide helped you in any way, or if you found it to be very informative, please give me a thanks
And sorry if the formatting of this post is all over the place, it's my first time doing a detailed guide on here.

Link to buy the UV glue tempered glass screen protector:
►https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32996700177.html?
►https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33044886254.html
►https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-LG-V50...-Tempered-Glass-Screen-Protector/133154480173
Link to buy Hydrogel TPU screen protector: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32946624680.html?

One point. There are 3D curved glass protectors that are actually curved. I have one on my phone. The down side is that the glue is only around the edges. The decreases the touch sensitivity slightly. I can't give you the product name as it was shipped with my phone in an unmarked envelope.
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Hi,
I would love some more experience reports from other people and also ... I like to pay with paypal and therefore Ebay links would be cool because paypal is rather expensive on aliexpress.
I also wonder how the removal of the glue really works - maybe it is just me but I cannot see a lot on the video that shows this process ...
regards

daniu said:
Hi,
I would love some more experience reports from other people and also ... I like to pay with paypal and therefore Ebay links would be cool because paypal is rather expensive on aliexpress.
I also wonder how the removal of the glue really works - maybe it is just me but I cannot see a lot on the video that shows this process ...
regards
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Here is a more obvious example of someone removing the UV protector: https://youtu.be/Z70dqq6kcF0?t=76
I would imagine it takes a bit of force to remove it, but it should come off without leaving any marks the screen.

kenbo111 said:
The down side is that the glue is only around the edges. The decreases the touch sensitivity slightly.
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If the glue is only around the edges, that means there is entire gap of air in between the glass and the display right? I wouldn't like that, not because of the touch sensitivity but because it makes your screen look super bad, like an unlaminated display.

NeonHD said:
If the glue is only around the edges, that means there is entire gap of air in between the glass and the display right? I wouldn't like that, not because of the touch sensitivity but because it makes your screen look super bad, like an unlaminated display.
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It really doesn't look bad. But I still want to replace it with the uv glue type.
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Hi
did someone order anything described here?
I am waiting for the UV-glued glas but would appreciate any report before trying myself
regards

daniu said:
Hi
did someone order anything described here?
I am waiting for the UV-glued glas but would appreciate any report before trying myself
regards
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My UV glued tempered glass is still going strong after a month. Just remember to pour the liquid into a big blob in the center, and let the screen protector automatically fill in the rest via gravity (don't try to move the protector). Once the glass is completely filled, dry the glue with the UV light for a minute.

NeonHD said:
My UV glued tempered glass is still going strong after a month. Just remember to pour the liquid into a big blob in the center, and let the screen protector automatically fill in the rest via gravity (don't try to move the protector). Once the glass is completely filled, dry the glue with the UV light for a minute.
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Just one question concerning this:
When do you remove the excess uv glue? I would be afraid that it hardens by the uv light in the wrong place
By the way - it is not gravity - it is capilarity ...
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daniu said:
Just one question concerning this:
When do you remove the excess uv glue? I would be afraid that it hardens by the uv light in the wrong place
By the way - it is not gravity - it is capilarity ...
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When the liquid glue is fully filled. If excess glue forms along the sides, just wipe it down with a tissue.

NeonHD said:
When the liquid glue is fully filled. If excess glue forms along the sides, just wipe it down with a tissue.
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I ordered mine. It's on the way. Did you have to cover any holes before you started?
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kenbo111 said:
I ordered mine. It's on the way. Did you have to cover any holes before you started?
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I didn't cover the holes on mines, but I think it would be a good idea to do so, maybe with small bits of tape.

P.S. don't mean to bump this thread, but I actually find it so interesting that—a week after making this post—I got a job offer at Mobile Outfitters. Now I apply screen protectors as a profession haha

My glas arrived today.
Application is much less scary than I expected. I used some tape around the device to avoid the glue getting somewhere it should not go.
However after the procedure my speaker seems to be covered by glue ... had to clean it with alcohol and am not finished yet. If someone has a better idea to get it clean again - tell me.
Another thing is: take care if the glad overlaps the device on both sides similar. I gave the impression that it is shifted to one side. Not really a problem since my transparent silicon housing covers that anyways
Besides these topics I like it and it is just great to have the complete display usable without a frame ...
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daniu said:
My glad arrived today.
Application is much less scary than I expected. I used some tape around the device to avoid the glue getting somewhere it should not go.
However after the procedure my speaker seems to be covered by glue ... had to clean it with alcohol and am not finished yet. If someone has a better idea to get it clean again - tell me.
Another thing is: take care if the glad overlaps the device on both sides similar. I gave the impression that it is shifted to one side. Not really a problem since my transparent silicon housing covers that anyways
Besides these topics I like it and it is just great to have the complete display usable without a frame ...
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Yup I love mines too, I think this is the best T.G. screen protector you could ever get for a curved glass phone. Mines is actually cracked already, but I'm planning to buy another one soon. Also try using a alcohol-dipped cotton swab to clean out the speaker.

Great guide! Just bought one on Aliexpress and there was a $2 off coupon so I got it for $1.99. I'll report back when I get it and get a chance to put it on.
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Ok - some more experience with this wonder glas:
in the last days - not even 1 week after applying the glas - I found lots of dirt on the edges of the glas. I carry my phone in my pocket and so there is quite a bit of fluff from my jeans. I tried to remove it carefully with the effect that the glue at the edges under the glas was also removed which did not look very nice. Today I wondered if the glas had moved slightly to the side. I tried to remove my silicon housing and found that it was glued to the glas/phone. Actually I know the problems of UV-glue from my job: they tend to never fully harden and can flow somewhere after month or years (stronger glues can cause severe damage). I had thought that this is not a problem here because everything is open and the device is exposed to the UV light contained in daylight
Trying to move the glas back ended in the glas jumping off the phone. As I had ordered 2 glasses anyways I applied the other one (this time with tape on the speaker). Now I will expose the glue for the rest of the day moving it from corner to corner with the UV light and hope that it is better after doing that. However I am still afraid that the light is just too weak. On the other hand I am afraid that a stronger light might damage something - which is possible ...
BTW: I find it a bit special that when you order 2 glasses you get only 1 UV light - what if the second one is a gift?
Bottom line for me at the moment: I am not sure if I can really recommend this glas. I will write again if something happens. Good chances that everything is OK now if I don't write. Unfortunately the other protector is not available for V30 ATM
regards

So where can I get just the uv light? I got my glass but, I didn't realize it didn't come with the light!
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kenbo111 said:
So where can I get just the uv light? I got my glass but, I didn't realize it didn't come with the light!
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Hi,
oh ... that would be interesting - where did you exactly buy? Not your problem but I would prefer to not receive another UV light next time ...
did you receive the glue?
regards