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after i removed the stupid label they had on the screen, the screen still feels kinda gummy. is that a screen protector?
idk what you mean by gummy but wipe it off with a cloth. also the phone comes with an actual screen protector in the box
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after i removed the stupid label they had on the screen, the screen still feels kinda gummy. is that a screen protector?
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Don't think so. THe protector is a separate item in the box. You have to apply it.
Does AT&T sell extra screen protectors? If not, where can I get extras of the one that comes in the box?
Has anyone gotten the supplied screen protector to align correctly so there are no air gaps or bubbles? It's driving me crazy trying to get it to install aligned correctly.
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I had a hard time as well. The way I got it to work was to do it lenthwise.
I first lined up the lower edge with the "Send" key, then I lined up the upper edge with the "htc" logo, then I used a soft cloth to smooth out the air bubbles as laid down the screen protector across the screen. It took some time and patience, but these thing always do. The att version is not easier / harder than any other one I have used.
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Has anyone gotten the supplied screen protector to align correctly so there are no air gaps or bubbles? It's driving me crazy trying to get it to install aligned correctly.
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I got mine applied with no bubbles on the first try, but I'm afraid I cheated. I went into my university's class 100 microelectronics clean room (no more than 100 particles larger than half a micron, per cubic foot of air) and used a vacuum wand to hold the protector from the top until I had it aligned.
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hmmmmm, i scoured the box, and lookeds at the manual but didnt see any screen protector included. the guminess was from the label it ships with. i have a mark on the screen right now, but i think i just need to wipe it off. i have to be extra careful as im out of town the next 3 days with no screen protector. im typing on it now and i love how quick i can type with the keyboard!
Best way to do it (minus a clean room at the university) is to apply scotch tape to the top and bottom of the protector while its still attached to the film. Make sure that the tape over hangs on all sides ( left and right on top side and bottom side) Then peal away from film, holding cover by the tape, and line up bottom with the call and end key. Use the tape to adjust and move as needed. Grab a small stack of post it notes and use them to smooth out the edges. If any bubbles are present, use the scotch tap and peal up the side of concern and smooth out again.
Had some issue with tmo touch 2, but my att tilt 2 went on perfect with no bubbles nor hair. Shame I had to send tilt 2 back due to flimsy hinge, wish me luck when the new one arrives.
simplest way to do it is to apply one end first...i did the bottom end (zoombar area) making sure its straight with the 4 hardkeys then a slight bend creating a U and push down the protector as you lay it on the whole screen..all with two fingers holding the top tip sides of the protector ..i got no air bubbles..
kidvi said:
hmmmmm, i scoured the box, and lookeds at the manual but didnt see any screen protector included. the guminess was from the label it ships with. i have a mark on the screen right now, but i think i just need to wipe it off. i have to be extra careful as im out of town the next 3 days with no screen protector. im typing on it now and i love how quick i can type with the keyboard!
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The screen protector is in the envelope with the CD-ROM. I couldn't find it either until a co-worker who picked one up mentioned it.
enisoc said:
I got mine applied with no bubbles on the first try, but I'm afraid I cheated. I went into my university's class 100 microelectronics clean room (no more than 100 particles larger than half a micron, per cubic foot of air) and used a vacuum wand to hold the protector from the top until I had it aligned.
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WOW,,,, that is cheating!
when I put mine on my tilt and my gf's blackberry I used a credit card. no other kind of card works since theyre flimsy. credit cards/debit cards work very well, or cards that are just as stiff as one.
can the down side be cleaned? I tried to realign mine and now I have some dust particles causing bubbles. driving me crazy!
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can the down side be cleaned? I tried to realign mine and now I have some dust particles causing bubbles. driving me crazy!
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Take some scotch tape and dab it on. The tape can also be useful for peeling the corner of the film up to get at the inside.
you can wash it with soap and water. Dont touch it otherwise. Blow it semi dry and slap it back on.
I applied mine by hand, with only one small bubble that I worked out with a credit card. It has been great and has not affected operation at all. Holla.
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The screen protector is in the envelope with the CD-ROM. I couldn't find it either until a co-worker who picked one up mentioned it.
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cool! ill check it out when i get back in town tmrw. thx!
Source for Tilt 2 Screen Protector
After a lot of searching, I think I found what seems to be the same protector that comes in the box for the AT&T Tilt 2.
http://www.clearprotector.com/atandt-htc-tilt-2-screen-protector.html
I'll know for sure when they arrive in a couple of days. I scewed up the one in the box trying to get rid of bubbles and dust particles.. prob could wash it, but thought it would be good to have a couple of new ones and start there.
Jim
I was able to get the dust particles off mine with the scotch tape trick. I also was able to get it put back on using tape. When I took it off to clean it, I put a long piece of scotch tape longways. I was able to align it pretty well holding the tape and lowering it onto the phone. The edges are not perfect but it's tons better than it was before.
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
here s a 10 % off coupon if u order from amazon "2ZDlV2W5"
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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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 .
Had a few bucks laying around and decided to get a new case and protector for my phone.
Thing is that I have had horrible experiences with screen protectors in the past for all types of phones. They are always so hard to put on and I always seem to mess up. I chose the zagg shield because of the lifetime warranty.
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go slow with it. Make sure the room your doing it in, isnt dusty/has alof of moving air or else you will end up with dust/fuzz under the protector.
Also, dont be afraid to go a little heavy on the application solution. it will help you be able to adjust the screen protector while its on the screen, then just use the squeege and secure a corner down, then squeege the rest out(away from the openings on the phone)
Good advice but where is that place where no micro dust you can't see? Until I find that place I'll just have to keep buying multi-pack screen protectors.
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If I were you find a ghost armor stand/shop I had zagg on my phone and it was nearly perfectly dont but after a while it started peeling. Ghost Armor will apply everything for you and you can get them replaced for 5 bucks.
My advice FWIW, and I've covered a few devices now, gives better results than a lot of the videos you see on youTube.
1. I use plenty of liquid on your fingers (to prevent fingerprints), and on the sticky side of the protector.
2. Concentrate on lining up the protector so it's in the right position. Spray the top, and squeegy out the excess, but don't worry about bubbles at this point.
3. Once the protector is in the right position, making sure that your fingers are still wet, peel up the protector from one end so you've lifted just over half of it, and spray the sticky side again, and then using the sqeegy, re-lay the protector down pushing along away from the side that's stuck down. (you might need to re-spray the top too so the squeegy moves nice and easy).
4. If you find you have a bubble, or a piece of grit stuck under the protector, simply lift it again, give it a quick spray, remove the grit, and re-lay it, until you are happy with it. You shouldn't see any bubbles (not even the really tiny ones which do disappear on their own anyway).
5. Now (with your fingers wet again) peel up the protector from the other end, ie. the end that you left stuck down, and peel it so it's past the point you started with the first half, and repeat the process (spraying, and squeegying).
You should end up with a clean install with no bubbles.
Good luck.
Cheers,
Steve.
Like others have said, use lots of application solution. Don't be afraid to mix it with water if you get low.
If you get the maximum coverage version, be prepared to spend a lot of time applying it.
Also, be prepared to get a replacement in a couple of months. Lots of in<->out of pocket will peel the edges. I've had mine for about four months and it's getting pretty peeled.
Does the invisible shield for Droid 2 Global suppor the extended battery?
I can't find any info about this from Zagg's site. Just wondering.
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Good advice but where is that place where no micro dust you can't see? Until I find that place I'll just have to keep buying multi-pack screen protectors.
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Get your bathroom steamy by running the hot water in your shower or tub (leave the exhaust fan off). Go in there and install while it's still hot and humid. No airborne dust. qed
So, screen sizes getting bigger seems to be making it more and more difficult to apply a screen protector without getting any stray cat hairs or dust in between it and the screen. How do you guys do it, or do you just put up with a bit of dust?
I just got a wet application screen protector today since that was the last kind of protector I successfully applied to a phone (long ago), but that was a no go. It seemed fine until I was done and realized that somehow, from some where, a bunch of hairs got under the protector. I tried to use some tape to get them off but it didn't work, and then I dropped the protector and things just got worse from there.
This was in the bathroom after taking a steamy shower as I have read over and over that it's supposed to get most of the crap out of the air.
How do you guys do it? I have looked it up several times, but I just don't get how these people have such an easy time of it.
I use painters tape after I clean the screen (before applying of course) to make sure no other dust or hairs are on the screen. Use a can of air to blow away crap in your work area also.
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I'm really really good at applying screen protectors (wet application) because I started using Invisible Shield when they first came out about 10 years ago.
The trick is to not use their solution, as they only give you like a tiny vial of solution.
1. Get a plastic cup (I use one of those red beer-pong cups), fill it with warm water to the top, put 2 drops of dish detergent in, swirl your finger in it. That is your solution.
2. Remove the protector from the backing, dip the entire thing into the cup, place it on your screen. You should be able to easily move the protector around the screen to adjust positioning. If you cant, take it off, dip the whole thing in the solution again, and put it on the screen again. Yes, your device will get very wet, but do not worry... it's not a problem at all (I've done this to tons, and I mean tons, of phones/cameras/gps, etc...) Don't worry.
3. Once you're happy with the positioning, use a credit card to squeegee out the water in between. Adjust positioning again to make sure it's perfect, squeegee again. Squeegee a few more times, make sure you've gotten as much water out as possible. If your device has rounded corners (such as the back of the note 2 cover), after you squeegee out all the water the corner will still stick up. Put your finger on each corner for a few seconds, maybe 20-30 seconds if necessary. It will stick.
4. Done. It will be invisible, you will not notice a thing on your phone.
Kobe_No_Means_No said:
I'm really really good at applying screen protectors (wet application) because I started using Invisible Shield when they first came out about 10 years ago.
The trick is to not use their solution, as they only give you like a tiny vial of solution.
1. Get a plastic cup (I use one of those red beer-pong cups), fill it with warm water to the top, put 2 drops of dish detergent in, swirl your finger in it. That is your solution.
2. Remove the protector from the backing, dip the entire thing into the cup, place it on your screen. You should be able to easily move the protector around the screen to adjust positioning. If you cant, take it off, dip the whole thing in the solution again, and put it on the screen again. Yes, your device will get very wet, but do not worry... it's not a problem at all (I've done this to tons, and I mean tons, of phones/cameras/gps, etc...) Don't worry.
3. Once you're happy with the positioning, use a credit card to squeegee out the water in between. Adjust positioning again to make sure it's perfect, squeegee again. Squeegee a few more times, make sure you've gotten as much water out as possible. If your device has rounded corners (such as the back of the note 2 cover), after you squeegee out all the water the corner will still stick up. Put your finger on each corner for a few seconds, maybe 20-30 seconds if necessary. It will stick.
4. Done. It will be invisible, you will not notice a thing on your phone.
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Will this work with SGP Ultra Crystal screen protector? or are they only the non-water applyable?
Can't speak specifically for the sgp but I've been using the wet application method on all my dry application protectors for some time across at least 5 different phone models with no issues. Much easier to apply accurately than dry
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So, screen sizes getting bigger seems to be making it more and more difficult to apply a screen protector without getting any stray cat hairs or dust in between it and the screen. How do you guys do it, or do you just put up with a bit of dust?
I just got a wet application screen protector today since that was the last kind of protector I successfully applied to a phone (long ago), but that was a no go. It seemed fine until I was done and realized that somehow, from some where, a bunch of hairs got under the protector. I tried to use some tape to get them off but it didn't work, and then I dropped the protector and things just got worse from there.
This was in the bathroom after taking a steamy shower as I have read over and over that it's supposed to get most of the crap out of the air.
How do you guys do it? I have looked it up several times, but I just don't get how these people have such an easy time of it.
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I read some where that you should apply it in a bathroom and before you start get a spray bottle and put water in it. A couple sprays in the air before... No dust works for me
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Well I just got 2 more cheap protectors in the mail, the first one I tried to get perfect, and each time I tried to get rid of a piece of dust it would get worse. The second one I have one bubble and I gave up. Fine. I have a bubble... oh, and they are cheapo reflectors, and supposed to be matte... so now my screen looks pretty horrible. Sigh. Whatever, my screen is protected. I will get an SGP later and figure something out in the mean time... maybe take them to a tmo store since they did it for me last time and it came out perfect somehow. I think my house is just too dusty, and there's no way to change that. I live in the desert, I have cats, the place is old. Sigh.
omg just did both of the note 2's and it took about 30-40 minutes, ridiculous, but afterwards looks nice till today i had the damn T-Mobile protector on it lol i got tired of seeing T-Mobile =P
Here's the trick for me. I got in the bathroom turn on the shower for a good few minutes. (Hot water) because the humidity in the air will get rid of most of the dust. Then you apply your screen protector by 1st.
Positioning it first without taking off the adhesive side (to know where the edges should be)
2nd.
You must not use a credit card to squegee out bubbles that'll scratch the screen, if you are put a microfiber cloth over the credit card so you'll be pushing down with the cloth not the card
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phreshjoker said:
Here's the trick for me. I got in the bathroom turn on the shower for a good few minutes. (Hot water) because the humidity in the air will get rid of most of the dust. Then you apply your screen protector by 1st.
Positioning it first without taking off the adhesive side (to know where the edges should be)
2nd.
You must not use a credit card to squegee out bubbles that'll scratch the screen, if you are put a microfiber cloth over the credit card so you'll be pushing down with the cloth not the card
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Well i did it at my dining table and i regretted doing so because I ended up getting a few particles underneath, but all you need to do at that point is take any type of sticker (mine came with 2 stickers which were called Dust Removal stickers, but its truly a regular sticker lol) so I had to use that several times, but the final result is great
I ended up ordering the SGP Ultra Crystal and also ordered MobC from amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009M7TZYO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00) which ended up coming in first, so I am still waiting for the SGP but honestly i do regret ordering them because the MobC are freakin great, crystal clear, and i have no regrets of putting it on!
Kobe_No_Means_No said:
I'm really really good at applying screen protectors (wet application) because I started using Invisible Shield when they first came out about 10 years ago.
The trick is to not use their solution, as they only give you like a tiny vial of solution.
1. Get a plastic cup (I use one of those red beer-pong cups), fill it with warm water to the top, put 2 drops of dish detergent in, swirl your finger in it. That is your solution.
2. Remove the protector from the backing, dip the entire thing into the cup, place it on your screen. You should be able to easily move the protector around the screen to adjust positioning. If you cant, take it off, dip the whole thing in the solution again, and put it on the screen again. Yes, your device will get very wet, but do not worry... it's not a problem at all (I've done this to tons, and I mean tons, of phones/cameras/gps, etc...) Don't worry.
3. Once you're happy with the positioning, use a credit card to squeegee out the water in between. Adjust positioning again to make sure it's perfect, squeegee again. Squeegee a few more times, make sure you've gotten as much water out as possible. If your device has rounded corners (such as the back of the note 2 cover), after you squeegee out all the water the corner will still stick up. Put your finger on each corner for a few seconds, maybe 20-30 seconds if necessary. It will stick.
4. Done. It will be invisible, you will not notice a thing on your phone.
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degeneration said:
So, screen sizes getting bigger seems to be making it more and more difficult to apply a screen protector without getting any stray cat hairs or dust in between it and the screen. How do you guys do it, or do you just put up with a bit of dust?
I just got a wet application screen protector today since that was the last kind of protector I successfully applied to a phone (long ago), but that was a no go. It seemed fine until I was done and realized that somehow, from some where, a bunch of hairs got under the protector. I tried to use some tape to get them off but it didn't work, and then I dropped the protector and things just got worse from there.
This was in the bathroom after taking a steamy shower as I have read over and over that it's supposed to get most of the crap out of the air.
How do you guys do it? I have looked it up several times, but I just don't get how these people have such an easy time of it.
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For with app screen protectors...exactly as Kobe mentioned. Couple of drops / 1 part dish washing liquid to 5 parts water (distilled water if your tap water has too much minerals)...just so the solution is slippery enough for the application process. Run your finger nail down the edge of the credit card / tool your going to use to ensure there are no nicks / sharp edges that will damage / crease your wet app screen protector.
Steamed bathroom also helps.
I recommend dry applications for flat surface...wet applications for curved surfaces.
With dry app screen protectors, those clear / ultra clear packs off of eBay usually work well. The only issues I have seen is that the adhesive may get weak over time (if you need to lift protector to remove dust then press down again) and initial cutouts maybe hard to see from pics. Eventually these dry app screen protectors fall to 3/5/? packs per <$1 ???
Position the dry app screen protector then apply / remove film. There will probably be dust, pet hair, etc. Lift up one corner / side / section at a time and slide the shipping tape between the screen protector and screen (sticky side of shipping tape against sticky side of screen protector)...then press dry screen protector down on the shipping tape which will also press against the screen. Carefully lift the corner / section of the screen protector...then flip the shipping tape over and slide back under between the screen protector and screen (sticky side of shipping tape now facing screen) if needed. Usually the particle is on the sticky screen protector side, but sometimes it maybe stuck to the screen side. The idea is to use a shipping tape with strong enough adhesive to remove the particle without ripping off / damaging the screen protector adhesive. Painting tape adhesive maybe too weak in removing any dust / pet hairs...UPS grade shipping tape maybe too strong...I like Staples equivalent shipping / packing tape...it has just enough adhesive strength to remove any dust / pet hairs.
Hope some of this helps.
What works for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1988725
Got my spigen... I am probably never buying from anyone else. Well, I dunno, but from the packaging to the application I felt like I was using quality. I thought I had ordered the ultra crystal but I actually went for ultra oleophobic for some reason... and I am crossing my fingers that the surface tension changes after some use (doubt it) but it does do what it says, finger prints do not stick. However the down side is the s pen doesn't feel nice against it (it did feel really nice against the crappy matte protector, felt like a pencil on paper, but I couldn't stand the rainbow effect, maybe I will try a spigen matte in the future). Any way, I used the "hinge" technique I saw somewhere online and it worked pretty well. Got 3 pieces of dust under the screen (1 on the screen, 2 on the bezel) and I used some scotch tape to life the protector and one of the included dust removal stickers to quickly take care of the problems.
the protector is FREAKING INVISIBLE! right now the screen is off and I can see reflections, and I can barely make out where the protector ends.
Thanks for everyone who gave me their tips and tricks, I finally have a screen protector on my note that I am happy with.
Also, for those people going naked, it doesn't affect my screen but I saw I already have 2 minute scratches on my screen. I keep my phone in my pocket on its own, and somehow I managed to scratch the screen already (got on release day). I have wasted a bunch of cash getting a screen protector on that I was happy with, and I might spend more in the future, but at least I know that if anything terrible happens I can replace the little piece of plastic instead of forever having to deal with a scratch.
EDIT: playing around with it some and then wiping it off, I already am fine with how the S pen feels. I think it was actually sticking to whatever they used to apply the outer layer of protection that you remove after applying the protector. A little bit more drag then on the naked glass, but I like that I can now get more of a tactile response of my writing. I am hooked on Spigen.
I do all my screen protectors at the dinning room table in about 2 mins with perfect results every time. I attached a few screenies but they really don't do it justice. It is insanely hard to get a good picture of something clear when using a flash. the specks of dust that are noticable are on top of the protector not underneath. I'm using the spigen oleophobic and love them.
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