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Review of the Invisible Gadget Guard | Screen Protector Shield for HTC Aria
Better then the one from at&t...
Size
...still just a little too big. The need to take a millimeter off the top. Also, the hole for the track button is a little to big... or I could have just stretched it while applying, but I'll get to that. Otherwise I am happy with the fit of the protector.
Application
Be afraid. If placing a near dripping wet "vinyl" sheet on your phone doesn't sound like a good idea, then this protector is not for you. This application method dose provide with a wide margin of error, if your like me and fail at applying screen protectors 50% of the time. The downside to this is as the protector will bend and wrinkle making smooth application difficult. Application tip: take the back off your aria and place the phone on a washcloth. That will allow the water that is forced out to run away from the phone and be caught by the washcloth.
Look
After application your display will appear off for a few min, but as the water evaporates, that will go away. The next day the display will be fairly clear, and not much worse then the hard plastic sticker screen protector. In my case the protector was not quite smooth, but that could be my 5 failed application attempts. While this is slightly annoying, is not a major issue.
Overall
This is not a bad screen protector, but has quirks that you may not like. It is better then the default at&t protector, but as new "hard" protectors come on the market, it will fall to you confidence and personal likes and dislikes as to if you choose this protector.
I tried this and totally ruined it. It looked like crap when it was on, with lots of gray areas, and the bubbles wouldn't all come out.
I tossed it in the trash and just chocked it up to more money wasted, because I read on the web that they will fight you tooth and nail if you try to get a refund.
When I did it I had that problem, but I pulled it off before it stuck, added more water and tried again. It really did take like 5 tries to more or less correctly apply the stupid thing.
Just installed mine. It seems a bit cloudy. I didn't think application was difficult, but the necessary use of water is unnerving. Hopefully it clears up as it dries.
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Just got mine in the mail and applied it today. A bit difficult but it's pretty good. Just got that cloudiness like others have mentioned. I'm guessing these are fine,tiny bubbles. I read in a few places the cloudiness will take sometime to dry up (about a week to cure completely). Apparently this material is tough stuff and if the cloudiness disappears, it'll all be worth it xD
Hope it clears up. Keep us posted. Still trying to decide which screen protector to buy.
Great review. You almost have to install these things in a clean room with robotic surgical devices to get them perfect.
I ended up going to bestbuy the other day and getting a zagg for an incredible. It was just a smidge bigger but came out damn near perfect. It is almost the exact size in width and the speaker is perfect, but the bottom is just about a 1/2 too long, so I had to trim and use a hole punch. Super disappointed in zag for not releasing the right cover. Jessica from zagg tells me that they have a cover the they are not releasing it yet and have no release date in sight. grrrrrr. I know the hd mini zagg is supposed be a good fit to, but bb did not stock that cover.
A few days on, and the cloudiness persists...anyone seeing any improvement?
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Super disappointed in zag for not releasing the right cover. Jessica from zagg tells me that they have a cover the they are not releasing it yet and have no release date in sight. grrrrrr. I know the hd mini zagg is supposed be a good fit to, but bb did not stock that cover.
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That's interesting, given that it's on their web site and I didn't see anything that said it was not yet available. Of course, they might tell you that AFTER they take your money. But I could just be cynical.
Post Script: I've got the Invisible Gadget Guard, and it's ok. What's perfectly applied is fantastic. But there are some places where it looks like there are small air bubbles underneath. Reapplying simply changed the pattern. They were originally annoying but, 2 days later, are decidedly less so. However, positioning is a pain.
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Jessica from zagg tells me that they have a cover the they are not releasing it yet and have no release date in sight. grrrrrr. I know the hd mini zagg is supposed be a good fit to, but bb did not stock that cover.
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Apparently Jessica from Zagg is a dirty liar.
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/htc-aria-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
A quick check in here.
I purchased mine on Ebay from a seller called jusage. I paid a cool $7.67 for the Invisible Gadget Guard film PLUS car charger (generic 12v cigarette lighter adapter to micro-USB), and FREE shipping. A pretty good deal, in my view.
Unlike Zagg's, the kit includes neither a vial of "Apple sauce", nor a swath of chamois, not a squeegee. But I installed Zagg's films many time before and am quite comfortable with just a sauce of water (with one 1 tiny drop of dishsoap), a credit card, and a microfiber towel.
The fit is ideal. All cutouts are perfect. The film went on without any issues. After having dried overnight, the film is invisible now.
Same here I got the Gadget guard from ebay with the charger.. Only took 5 mins and let it dry good to go. And the charger is not a to much of a POS!!
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A few days on, and the cloudiness persists...anyone seeing any improvement?
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9 days since I first installed, and all the cloudiness is gone...in fact, I had forgotten about it all week, and actually thought of it this morning and had to look for edges to see if it was even on there! Patience is key, but I have to say after a week, you can't even tell I have it on there.
Fit = perfect, no bubbles, no cloudiness...
Definitely giving the Gadget Guard 5 stars...highly recommend.
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9 days since I first installed, and all the cloudiness is gone...in fact, I had forgotten about it all week, and actually thought of it this morning and had to look for edges to see if it was even on there! Patience is key, but I have to say after a week, you can't even tell I have it on there.
Fit = perfect, no bubbles, no cloudiness...
Definitely giving the Gadget Guard 5 stars...highly recommend.
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Ditto. I put mine on about a week ago. Application was easy. It is certainly not "invisible" as I can still tell it's there. The cloudiness is gone, it did take a while. There are no air bubbles like you would see with cheap protectors. It was easy to install, I ordered it from amazon and paid a few bucks more than most people, but I'm happy with it. Now, if only my amzer argyle case would ship...
I put the invisible gadget guard on about a week ago, I wouldn't say I'm having issues with cloudiness, as much as little pin sized dots all over the place, in clumps (which could be the so called "cloudiness"). its definitely not air bubbles as air bubbles would be bigger. Its causing a little pixel distortion on a plain white screen.
As I said, it has been almost a week and no real improvement.could anyone tell me if this is the same issue they are having or had? Or when these god forsaken dots will go away?!?
This was the first experience I've ever had with invisible gadget guard. I have however, applied three invisible shields (on other devices) with no such issue.
Thanks in advance for any input!
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Overall I like it. Cloudiness disappeared but there's like two specks of dust under the guard. Just as long as it does the job, I'm not complaining.
Got the free car charger too. Hehe
I also purchased the Aria protector combo (screen + back + car charger) from jusage on eBay. Best-offered him $12 shipped which he promptly accepted. I ordered it the same day I ordered my phone from AT&T, hoping it would arrive at the same time or before the phone did. The phone arrive first, 2 days before the Gadget Guard.
Having read and viewed the installation instructions and video online (I was also sketchy about the water application), I decided to keep my phone untouched in the box until the protectors arrived. When they did, I washed my hands thoroughly before opening the box and removing the plastic from the phone. I washed my hands again before beginning the install of the protectors.
The fit of the film for the screen is dead-on. The fit for the back is okay, with cut-outs for the camera and htc logo. Make no mistake, due to the rubberized material, it's tricky to install the back film. I decided not to use water on the back (did on the screen though) because I wasn't sure the rubber wouldn't absorb the water or allow it to dry once the film was applied. I was meticulous with the application, using a credit card to slowly ease on the film from top to bottom before using a microfiber cloth (microfiber = no lint) to wrap the edges. When all was said and done, it looked pretty good. I had to peel back and re-install one edge of the screen to get rid of a pesky air bubble, but the back was pretty solid on my first try.
The next day, one of the top edges was peeling back. I pressed it back down and it re-adhered itself, but about 20 minutes later, it began peeling again...just enough to catch some lint. I tried 3 more times to clean it with water and reapply, but each time it would peel up. Finally I decided to just cut it off.
Today, two days later, the opposite corner started to peel up.
I emailed jusage through eBay and explained the situation to him. He replied the same day, apologizing for the trouble and saying he was sending me a replacement back film at no cost.
I'll update when I've received the replacement back film, but overall, I like this product. You can't beat the combo deal of a front and back protector film AND a car charger, all for $12 or less shipped to your door.
I just ordered some Realook screen protectors from Amazon today. The stores here did not have any screen protectors of any brand for the Vibrant, and I just didnt want to wait any longer without protection. Then to my surprise a few of the Bell Mobility dealers just got in some iShieldz. They tell me they stopped carrying other brands because they found these were the best protectors hands down. Can anyone else comment on how they compare to the Realook protectors.
i recently bought some cheap ebay protectors for my galaxy s and to be honest i was not satisfied with the finish and bubbles on my screen. so i came on here and researched on screen protectors there are 2 kinds of them : one is water based screen protector ishields is one of them and second is dry application. i did not want to risk my device with water damage and went with realook "SP". ishields are not smooth and have that rubber feel to it just like invisible shields. i would recommend reallook as long as u do a bubble free installation , install it in ur bathroom after u take a shower cuz the dust particles settles down in steam
i will post some pix of my samsung with realook on in next post
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Never heard of iSheldz, but if you can, go in store and see if they have any demos to get a feel of it. If it feels like rubber, then well, it's your call. I don't like that rubber feeling and went with Realook. Realook is like a piece of plastic per say. You don't have that rubber feeling and after awhile, it will feel just like the naked screen, for me anyways.
Your call.
I'm in the market for a screen protector too. I heard Realook is better than iShields but, I like the rubber feel better.
Anybody with Realook, is the installation easy?
Is Realook installation easy?
For me it was not very easy, and not very difficult. I got frustrated initially by dust particles (which for me were impossible to avoid) causing bubbles. The key turned out to be using scotch tape to remove individual spots from the underside of the film (which is exactly what the directions suggest).
The other trick was getting the positioning exactly right. The fit is quite precise, so 1/4mm off on the angle and it will run off the side of the glass at the bottom. I ended up using a piece of tape on the top surface of the film at both the top and bottom to help in both lifting it to remove dust particles and to get the positioning just right.
It's a dry application, which makes it less dangerous as far as getting liquid in the phone, but you can't slide the film around to position it.
The end result though is well worth the 10-15 minutes of effort it took me. It's probably as close to the original glass look and feel as is possible.
I took an advice from another user here saying to run hot water in the bathroom so that it will be filled with steam and result in less dust in the air. I did just that. Took a shower and then immediately started to apply the screen protector. Took me two tries. Make sure to have scotch tape ready so you could peel it off if you messed up.
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DKYang said:
I took an advice from another user here saying to run hot water in the bathroom so that it will be filled with steam and result in less dust in the air. I did just that. Took a shower and then immediately started to apply the screen protector. Took me two tries. Make sure to have scotch tape ready so you could peel it off if you messed up.
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Probably want to keep the tape out of the bathroom when your taking the shower to ensure the proper adhesiveness.
iShieldz look like Zagg lite, they feel like Zagg kinda sticky and after a few weeks they make the screen look like crap.
My vote is for Realook...
Just be patient and do it in a place where you are not going to be disturbed for the few minutes it will take to get it on perfectly. Doesn't even look or feel like it's there. You'll love it and you get two for the price.
real look it looks amazing and very easy to install ...
I use Realook and didn't find it to be terribly hard to install. It's the best looking I've ever seen and it's smooth, so there's no finger friction on the touch screen, which is a requirement for me (Swype user). If I were going to do it all over again I'd definitely go with the Realook again. I can't imagine anything better.
I somehow got a nasty scratch on my realook today. I really don't know how. But I want to cry lol better that than my phone I guess
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I just re-ordered the reallook sp's (2 pack). Anyone want to split the cost?
Yes please
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wow I ordered a realook screen protector, amazon said a delivery date on the 20th, I got it 2 days after I ordered it. It was hard as hell to install, I got dirt and fingerprints all over my first one, then I tried the other, took my time, had allot of dust on the screen causing bubbles, got some scotch tape and slid it under neath and took off the lint all over it after I washed it with water, sqeegeed it on, it was tedious but it doesnt look like I even have one on it, freakn amazing, next time i put one on it'll be much easier. First time took a while lol
Realook suggests to spray some water in the area that you are going to apply the SP to cut down on dust. I sat under a ceiling fan, on low, when I put mine on. Just take your time when applying it and you will be happy with it. I am with mine .
I tried to use them, I really did. The first one was a zagg and it wasn't a very good experience. The screen was rubbery and got scratched up within 2 weeks. So I removed it and just left my seidio case on for a few months. No scratches at all. Now I just got an otterbox impact case and came w/ a nicer screen protector. I put it on, but the lint underneath the screen was driving me crazy. I tried cleaning it off and made it even worst! Is anyone else just rockin it with just a case? I'm done w/ screen protectors.
I used my phone for months without a screen protector until the OB Defender(waste) came out.
I do agree with you that the lint and dust is utterly frustrating. you almost need a clean-room with a surgeon to get the damn thing on right. I can't remember who suggested it, but they said if you take your phone into the bathroom after a good, hot shower, the moisture in the air will keep dust from floating around and you'll get a real clean protector.
i will tell you this, like i said, i rocked my phone for months without any protection. then one day i slid it into the same pocket as my car keys and received a nice long scratch along the length of the phone.
I use the otterbox one and I love it. You really can't tell that there is even a screen protector on the phone. You just gotta be very careful when you put it on. I have gotten really good at it, mine is perfect- not a bubble, spec of dust, scratch, etc...
Screen protectors can be a pain in the ass, but with just a LITTLE bit of time, they can be awesome. First off, i use and swear by steinheil screen protectors. They feel exactly like the glass on the phone and not one person including myself has been able to tell the difference between an evo with it on and no screen protector. Second off, its the method of application that makes or breaks screen protectors. The single best way to apply one is in the bathroom. Turn on the shower and let the bathroom get foggy. This drops all the dusk in the air so you have a nice clean environment to work in. also use a good/new lint free cloth to clean while in the bathroom. use a little patience to get it lined up and start on the bottom and slowly move up using the included tool or a credit card. smooth out any remaining tiny bubbles and your in heaven my friend.
Wish I posted here first before applying the screen protector. I'll just have to baby it for now.
If you are going to use one of the ones made with the military grade polymer, bodyguardz is one of the better ones. It doesn't have the orange peel feel to it and they have a dry apply version.
I use steinheil too. The shower method is a little excessive tho. Just get a couple pieces of tape and dab around the whole screen to remove as much lint as you can, apply the protector and if there is still lint under use a strip of tape to life the protector and another piece to remove the lint.
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Screen protectors can be a pain in the ass, but with just a LITTLE bit of time, they can be awesome. First off, i use and swear by steinheil screen protectors. They feel exactly like the glass on the phone and not one person including myself has been able to tell the difference between an evo with it on and no screen protector. Second off, its the method of application that makes or breaks screen protectors. The single best way to apply one is in the bathroom. Turn on the shower and let the bathroom get foggy. This drops all the dusk in the air so you have a nice clean environment to work in. also use a good/new lint free cloth to clean while in the bathroom. use a little patience to get it lined up and start on the bottom and slowly move up using the included tool or a credit card. smooth out any remaining tiny bubbles and your in heaven my friend.
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I started using them and love them. IMO one if not the best out.
You just have to take your time. You cant tell mine is on.. I have used the anti fingerprint anf liked it a lot, but im using clear now and love it.... I wont go to the wet apply again.
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I hate the glass. I like the plasticy rubbery feel of zagg. My hand can slide and there's no smudges or prints on. Amaxing
A drop of Chuck Norris's semen was placed on the IPhone. We now have the Htc Evo.
Just FYI, I found a screen protector that I swear buy. It feels like glass, like the original screen. I dont know how scratch resistant it is but after a few months I'm still scratch free. Also I put one on my wifes phone. They come in a three pack off Amazon for $7 and some change shipped. It's worth giving a shot. Here's the link- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003T1WI02/ref=oss_product
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I use steinheil too. The shower method is a little excessive tho. Just get a couple pieces of tape and dab around the whole screen to remove as much lint as you can, apply the protector and if there is still lint under use a strip of tape to life the protector and another piece to remove the lint.
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That's pretty innovative! I'll remember the tape trick next time. Thanks
I like Zagg InvisibleShield on my EVO. I had to order a replacement since I messed mine up with attempting to put on the front of a DecalGirl skin (pain in the butt).
I know I would have a hard time doing it myself so I had Best Buy install the last one and probably do my replacement. Yeah, they charge $8 but both times on my EVO and on my father's new android upgrade were perfect. No air bubbles, no trapped dust, dirt, and grim under the screen protector.
Check my Signature for a great option for screen protectors. They used to only have one type, now you can get a whole lot of options. I love them! I used the shower method too, and it worked great for me. Still on my first one - 4 months and counting.
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Check my Signature for a great option for screen protectors. They used to only have one type, now you can get a whole lot of options. I love them! I used the shower method too, and it worked great for me. Still on my first one - 4 months and counting.
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Are there scratches on ur screen protector? That's the other thing that drives me crazy.
I personally have to have a screen protector mainly due to my job . I work in the service department of a heavy equippment dealership . Besides being around dust and dirt and parts being ground down there is no telling what my fingers will pick up . I went with no protector at first and thats when I got my first two scratches . Had the invisible shield installed and scratches got covered up . Point of the story is , depending on your field of work and what you are exposing the phone to pretty much determines how well your screen is gonna remain scratch free . One thing that does irritate me to some extent . I had a Blackberry Storm that remained scratch free and never had a screen protector on it .
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Screen protectors can be a pain in the ass, but with just a LITTLE bit of time, they can be awesome. First off, i use and swear by steinheil screen protectors. They feel exactly like the glass on the phone and not one person including myself has been able to tell the difference between an evo with it on and no screen protector. Second off, its the method of application that makes or breaks screen protectors. The single best way to apply one is in the bathroom. Turn on the shower and let the bathroom get foggy. This drops all the dusk in the air so you have a nice clean environment to work in. also use a good/new lint free cloth to clean while in the bathroom. use a little patience to get it lined up and start on the bottom and slowly move up using the included tool or a credit card. smooth out any remaining tiny bubbles and your in heaven my friend.
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Going to give my vote to the Steinheil too. First off, I started out with a Zagg but could not stand the rubbery feel. In addition, I also use my EVO as a music player when I work out (I have an armband case that has a plastic cover on it) and every time I pulled the EVO out of the case after the workout, it would pull the Zagg cover off. PAIN IN THE *SS! I got so tired of it happening, the last time I just crumpled up the Zagg and tossed it in the trash. At that point, I was ready to go with a NAKED screen but had to remind myself that I was on my second EVO. The screen on my first got scratched 3 days after I brought it home (Don't even know how... with a 20-month old running around at home, could have been anything).
Now, going back to the Steinheil - I read reviews of it on Amazon and everyone raved. It was somewhat affordable so I thought, why not. After applying it, I have to say it's pretty awesome. Does it feel like glass? Not in my opinion - it feels "silky" but not SMOOTH like glass (does that make sense?) More importantly, it doesn't feel like rubber like the Zagg. And a fringe benefit, it does a great job of keeping off the fingerprints! And how about working out? I've used put in the armband case now 4X and it hasn't come off once. With the Zagg, I've had to reapply it 4 times!
So, my vote is for the Steinheil too... (BTW, they give you two in a case so you can try and find someone to split the costs with you if cost is an issue).
Boxwave screen protectors are the way to go. The crystal ones are awesome
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I buy the cheap ones from China on ebay and they seem to work fine. I usually just buy them in bulk for like $10 and stash them. I replace them every couple of months once they get scratched. I swear by the shower method in the bathroom, always have a clean application.
I initially had a zagg screen protector but it was GARBAGE. I ripped it off after 2 days of having it. I ended up getting a privacy screen protector off eBay for $3.00 and have had it since. I do miss the crisp clarity of the Evo screen but it has proved useful and has worked much better than that zagg crap.
I got a Zagg as soon as I got my Evo. I had used them on other devices (G1, my brief stint with an iphone, my Moment). Some people don't like the orange peel effect, and say it feels tacky, but it doesn't bother me (I don't even notice the orange peel effect). I have had it since August of last year, since the Evo was so hard to come by for the longest time lol. I have no scratches, and no bubbles. No peeling of the sides, except one when I put my Seidio case on initially, but it smoothed back out. I had Best Buy install it for me this go around, and I couldn't be happier. I have had it like I said, since August, with heavy use, and it stays in my pocket. It still looks as good as the day I got it
I just thought I should share a valuable lesson: DON'T BUY CHEAP SCREEN PROTECTORS!
I have been fine in the past with cheap screen protectors from eBay. They got the job done, and they were only a dollar or two. And you got six of them.
Anticipating the arrival of my N5, I bought a Spigen Neo-Hybrid case (Which is excellent), and some cheap screen protectors for $2. (12 to be exact)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231089059032?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I bought a bunch because that gives ample headroom if you mess up a few times.
I try to install the first one, and it ends up with bubbles near the cutouts for the speaker and camera. Okay, I'll just try another one.
I've gone through six of them, and they all have the same bubble problem near the cutouts.
I ended up buying higher-end screen protectors: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EV97UD6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'll be sure to report on those when they arrive.
But the lesson is to be cautious with cheap screen protectors.
The xtremeguard screen protectors are really good, and they can be found for under $2.
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I just thought I should share a valuable lesson: DON'T BUY CHEAP SCREEN PROTECTORS!
I have been fine in the past with cheap screen protectors from eBay. They got the job done, and they were only a dollar or two. And you got six of them.
Anticipating the arrival of my N5, I bought a Spigen Neo-Hybrid case (Which is excellent), and some cheap screen protectors for $2. (12 to be exact)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231089059032?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I bought a bunch because that gives ample headroom if you mess up a few times.
I try to install the first one, and it ends up with bubbles near the cutouts for the speaker and camera. Okay, I'll just try another one.
I've gone through six of them, and they all have the same bubble problem near the cutouts.
I ended up buying higher-end screen protectors: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EV97UD6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'll be sure to report on those when they arrive.
But the lesson is to be cautious with cheap screen protectors.
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I've got some of the iSmooth protectors and they are quite good...once I properly installed them. Dry apply are a little tricky but there are enough tutorials and videos to help. I also have the Neo Hybrid and I'm quite happy with it.
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I've got some of the iSmooth protectors and they are quite good...once I properly installed them. Dry apply are a little tricky but there are enough tutorials and videos to help. I also have the Neo Hybrid and I'm quite happy with it.
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I guess I lucked out with my choice of screen protector!
Not necessarily. I bought these SAMAR crystal clear screen protectors, managed to apply one without getting any dust or air bubbles. It has all the cutouts, the fit is good, and it is quite smooth when swiping, very happy with it so far. To top it all off it is dirt cheap and you get 6 protectors all with cleaning cloths! I've read others on here who have been happy with this brand too. Would definitely recommend.
use a drop of water when u install. it'll help take out bubbles.
also you can reapply these, just rinse in soap water then water, then shake off excess and apply. squeegee out the water - should be next to nothing.
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The xtremeguard screen protectors are really good, and they can be found for under $2.
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True. And even with that. I got one first and tested before I got backups.
I use an IQshield screen protector and it's nothing short of pure awesome. No bubbles at all, and it's so smooth and dried hard. It feels like glass.
You get what you pay for. I bought the spiegen Crystal for 10 bucks and they went on perfect and looked perfect and felt pretty good to you cant even tell its on unless you look at the earpiece closely. But there's always better! I just recently bought a Nillkin Glass screen protector with 9h hardness and olephobic with rounded edges and its gonna be getting here in a week or so and that should be way better than a cheap or high quality screen protector!
This sounds silly, but whenever I install a cheap screen protector, I do two things: first, i make sure the side that's going to be applied to the screen is FACE DOWN. Never face it up, under any circumstances. if I do, its before removing from packaging. I even remove the adhesive that protects the protector itself, with the screen protector face down. this doesn't give a chance for dust to sit on the bottom of the screen when facing up. Yes im sure any dust flying around will still find a way to stick, but this reduces the chances. Plus, you make sure you are applying in a clean environment anyway. I usually vaccum the house (or area at least) prior to applying, and give the dust time to settle afterwards.
second, and heres the silly part: I make sure the screen is completely wiped, and blow on the screen itself with DRY LIPS as im applying the screen protector face down. This blows off any dust that may settle between the time you apply the screen, and make sure lips are dry as to not blow moisture onto the screen.
There really isn't any fool proof method for applying screen protectors without dust, but without some sort of clean box with a built in HEPA filtration system, this seems to work well for me 80-90% of the time, versus just applying like normal.
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This sounds silly, but whenever I install a cheap screen protector, I do two things: first, i make sure the side that's going to be applied to the screen is FACE DOWN. Never face it up, under any circumstances. if I do, its before removing from packaging. I even remove the adhesive that protects the protector itself, with the screen protector face down. this doesn't give a chance for dust to sit on the bottom of the screen when facing up. Yes im sure any dust flying around will still find a way to stick, but this reduces the chances. Plus, you make sure you are applying in a clean environment anyway. I usually vaccum the house (or area at least) prior to applying, and give the dust time to settle afterwards.
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You can skip all the surgical-precision vacuuming if you do the application in the bathroom. Turn on the shower, hot as it'll go. Leave it run for 5-10 minutes til the bathroom is steamy. That knocks all the dust out of the air.
Then you can apply your screen protector in peace.
Caelrie said:
You can skip all the surgical-precision vacuuming if you do the application in the bathroom. Turn on the shower, hot as it'll go. Leave it run for 5-10 minutes til the bathroom is steamy. That knocks all the dust out of the air.
Then you can apply your screen protector in peace.
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but wouldn't that cause moisture in the air? I could see that getting in between the screen during application. I bought a ton of screen protectors like OP though, so I'll have to give this idea a shot lol
The moisture will get out over time. Its just like having windows tinted
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unvaluablespace said:
but wouldn't that cause moisture in the air? I could see that getting in between the screen during application. I bought a ton of screen protectors like OP though, so I'll have to give this idea a shot lol
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It doesn't matter. Even dry-applied screen protectors go on better this way, and any moisture completely dries out quickly anyway.
Spend a few hundred dollars on a phone and then buy the cheapest cases and screen protectors you can? Doesn't make sense.
I'll pay the extra $8 for a Spigen screen protector and a quality case that match the quality of my Nexus.
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Spigen could've tried a bit harder and made all the cutouts. Even the temporary screen protector that comes with the phone has those. I think most screen protectors will be similar at the $1+ range but you can't expect much from ones that cost $0.25.
xtremeguards didn't have bubbles for me. Buying 6 of the same screen protectors and then saying all of them have problems doesn't make sense.
I'm assuming the OP means the bubbles are from the edge of the cutouts not sticking down which is a common issue with cheap screen protectors.
the cutouts are not made well so the screen protector itself is warped at the cutouts for the speakers etc so its not flat and does not stick down creating bubbles there.
Just install in steamy bathroom. The steam prevents dust from floating in the air.
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I got this Nillkin one: http://dx.com/p/277084. I only had one. Applied by using the "hinge" method. Went perfectly. Cutouts are perfect and bubbles are removed very easy (easier than other screen protectors I've had).
I used a little wet cloth to make my screen wet and to remove dust. At first it feels very rubbery, but after using it for a day or even less, it feels just like the glass!
I have to have it perfect, but i always end up with dust/dirt bubbles, or it`s not aligned correctly.
I would pay to mine fitted perfect, why does somebody not set up a business fitting them.
Phone shop`s should offer the service for a small fee.
I usually buy a cheap pack or 6-10 as i throw a lot away, or still end up not having one fitted.
John.
Tinderbox (UK) said:
I have to have it perfect, but i always end up with dust/dirt bubbles, or it`s not aligned correctly.
I would pay to mine fitted perfect, why does somebody not set up a business fitting them.
Phone shop`s should offer the service for a small fee.
I usually buy a cheap pack or 6-10 as i throw a lot away, or still end up not having one fitted.
John.
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For dry applies, look up the hinge method on Youtube, it makes applying screen protectors a breeze, and gets things perfect every time the first time. As far as dust goes, I recommend shining a LED flashlight around the screen, and using a piece of tape to spot remove every last bit of dust just prior to peeling the screen protector's 1st side up.
For wet applies, I find that I get better results by not using any soap, and just using water by itself. Less chance of it appearing cloudy or hazy after it dries. The key is to use liberal amounts of water to keep the protector sliding.
Every time I install one I screw it up so I finally gave up and just started picking them up at the AT&T store and let them do it. Ordered a mime ghost glass a while back and was heading down to the AT&T store to see if they would install it, but stopped at Radio Shack on the way there and those guys were more than willing to install it for me also. The guy said the mime is much easier to install because its more solid and not like those flimsy cheap ones you buy elsewhere. Seems most places that sell them aint got no problem installing them if they aint all tied up with other stuff.
Thats the problem. the cheap ones do not stick as well as the ones from good companies such as Spigen, MediaDevil, martin fields
glass protectors are the thing now, MIME feather glass from the USA is the best
Tinderbox (UK) said:
I have to have it perfect, but i always end up with dust/dirt bubbles, or it`s not aligned correctly.
I would pay to mine fitted perfect, why does somebody not set up a business fitting them.
Phone shop`s should offer the service for a small fee.
I usually buy a cheap pack or 6-10 as i throw a lot away, or still end up not having one fitted.
John.
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I would use the hinge method for placement, as far as the dust/dirt try the shower method. Run the shower for five minutes with the door closed on hot (allows steam to form). Turn off shower and allow the steam to settle (2-3) minutes, this pulls the dust and dander out of the air. Then apply the screen protector to the handset.DO NOT leave the handset in the bathroom while the rooms fills with steam or when it is settling. I did not believe this method would work but I have used it on my Rezound, Droid X, Nexus 7 tablet and my HTC One with dust/hair free installs.
I used to be clumsy at it, but now I fit mine flawlessly. I have done it with 3 phones and 2 tablets and all of them were bubble free. My rule, keep the device under a light so you can see the dust particles or anything else clearly. Wipe it with micro fiber (or use alcohol wipes if the surface is smudgy). Use a scotch tape to remove the dust particles, small strokes, even in the areas which look clean. It takes 2 minutes to cover the whole device. Align the screen protector across the edges and work your way down, making sure the sides align and are in straight line. You will get bubbles which you can then remove using a credit card by wiping them towards the edges. Works for me everytime.
I work at a cellphone store and whenever someone buys a screen protector we install them for free glass or plastic:laugh:
what I find is the easiest method of applying a film screen protector and worked for me for 2 years whilst working in a vodafone store is the following:
1) ensure the screen is clean of dust, a good cloth in a relatively clean environment does the job, if not do it near a boiling kettle.
2) before peeling off the first layer line the screen protector up along the top of the handset, where you would like it begin. (for the htc one, it would be just below the top speaker grill),
3) peel back the first layer only slightly, line and up press down adhesive side with the top of the handset, easiest done with the top of the handset facing away from you. (benefit of this is, you've pulled the whole thing off and it's less likely to catch dust if only a small part of the protector is visible to wilderness.
4) with the top of the protector adhered to your screen, swivel the phone around so the top is closest to you without letting the protector move from it's position,
5) from here, it is a simple task of taking a piece of cardboard or hard paper and gently push forward from the top, whilst slowing peeling back the bottom plastic until you're at the bottom.
6) you may have some small bubbles right on the bottom edge of your protector, just use your thumb or the paper to gently squeeze them out.
Works for me 90% of the time. Also depends somewhat on the quality of the protector. But I would recommend a Glas.Tr or MIME type protector.
I love that dust remover that came with the mime. I covered the whole screen, ripped it off and put the glass one on in less than a second.
I bought mine from mobilefun.com. Don't remember exactly which, but it was one of the "premium" ones (not cheapest). From a 5-pack I got it perfect on the 4th try! Be patient and read the insructions carefully (which I didn't before the 3rd try) hehe ...
OK, i read no instructions apart from which tab to pull of first on the protector, i cleaned the screen with the included cloth, no steamy room or anything, it took me five attempt's to get the protector in the right place and there were bubbles galore, but i managed to get them all out, no dust underneath that i can see so i wasted no screen protectors i still have two left.
John.
Three things are recommended, dust removing sticker, microfiber cloth and a room with heated vapor such as a bathroom, after you have showered(dont take device in during shower).
I got some cheap matte ones from eBay... They are truly awsome and fit the whole screen(you must be pro master on fittin screen protectors)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/35084675949...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
My secret for fitting perfectly is to hold your screen down after wipin all the dust while getting the protector ready itself... Once I put it on without any dust under ir, I press it very hard and move it in direction where I need if not correctly positioned... When its just sticked on, you can still move it slighty - thats all it takes to get those 0,1mm right