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Best screen protector

I'm looking for a new screen protector so can someone tell me what's the best screen protector that doesn't show any fingerprints or oil from fingers...thanks in advance!!!
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Screen protector is not needed for this phone. It's got the GORILLA (glass).
I've had my phone since its launch, storing it my pockets and no scratches. If you use your pockets, the fabric will easily wipe off the prints.

sd1esel said:
Screen protector is not needed for this phone. It's got the GORILLA (glass).
I've had my phone since its launch, storing it my pockets and no scratches. If you use your pockets, the fabric will easily wipe off the prints.
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Don't listen to that guy, its glass it will scratch. The general consensus it that Realook is the best protector because once you apply it you cant tell its there.
Its the only one I'll ever use!

Mine was working great until I got a big scratch...not sure how...after that I am in favor for screen protector...don't listen to the other guy...it will eventually scratch...my true story
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Guess u guys dont baby this phone as much as i do. No scratches yet for me. What did u 2 do to get the superficial damage?
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I've been babying my phone for a few weeks but my screen protectors are in the mail.
Gorilla glass is tough, no doubt, but so is sand. Minor scratches can happen, so I've been extra careful.
OP: I've done a lot of research, and based on a really good youtube video I had it narrowed to either Ghostarmor or Reallook screen protectors.
You'll find a lot of happy customers for either. You'll also find, if you look hard enough, some who prefer both over the other XD. I've read in some mall kiosks and bestbuys, you can find Ghostarmor and have it professionally applied with some kind of toaster... If you want to cover the whole phone (front/back/sides), then Ghostarmor seems the way to go.
Reallook however has a lot of happy customers here on xda and elsewhere... I figured for $10 for a pair it'd be worth a shot. That's my conclusion after spending too much time researching the topic =).

I'd say to definitely go with realook screenprotectors. I've tried many different ones but this is by far the best

+1 for the Realook screen protector.
I have had three vibrants and was able to re-install the *same* realook screen protector without bubbles! People don't believe that I have a screen protector on. Plus it doesn't affect the touch screen's response.
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I have used zagg on all my pdas and I really like them. I get it installed at the mall where I live. They will replace it for the 5 dollar install fee if I have any problems.
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been naked since the day i got it, put a clear freak on it for about a week but that was a mistake. Naked = best.

Realook.

I received 2 realooks and both of them had bubbles near the ear speaker. I also bought some from eBay, which imo worked just as well as the realook ones, and also looked equally as good.
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I have Steinheil Anti-glare and Anti-fingerprint. I like it alot.

Sgpstore.com!
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briankao1992 said:
I received 2 realooks and both of them had bubbles near the ear speaker. I also bought some from eBay, which imo worked just as well as the realook ones, and also looked equally as good.
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I figured this out.
If you get minor air bubble above/below the ear speaker without dust underneath, the trick is not to push the air out so much as you need to create horizontal tension across the top of the screen protector.
Alternately push the SP from any bubbles around the speaker towards the top-left and top-right corners of the phone - not just up to the nearest (top) edge. I was able to get the problem 99% solved one evening, then the next day when I woke up the sucker was perfectly flush everywhere!

I got the zagg screen protector but I wouldn't recommend it. Especially if you use swype. The zagg is a little sticky and has a little resistance when using swype. My biggest problem was that my home button stopped responding with it on. It became such a nuisance that I had to take it off. I don't think it was zagg's fault but the sensitivity over the home button is just weird.
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Realook is but far the best I have tried and they are pretty cheap for two. ~$11 on ebay. Had one on for 2 months and the screen still looks naked!
Small price to pay for the added protection imo.
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i've never personally used a reallook, although i understand they are amazing. yesterday i had a bodyguardz screen protector applied, and its freakin fantastic! very clear, after not even 24 hours i can't tell its there anymore. very easy to glide your finger over, and lifetime guaranteed against scratches and rips.

i got clearfreak installed on my vibrant and my wifes vibrant. i had reallook but couldn't get the bubbles out around the ear speaker.

invisableShield hd sucks.

Had high hopes for it after installing one on my ipad mini. Turned out great and is clear as day. Put one on my note 2 and got water trapped under the protector and its not drying up after 4 days. Even put it in rice, no go. Waste of money. Suggestions? Should i pull it and redo?

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Had high hopes for it after installing one on my ipad mini. Turned out great and is clear as day. Put one on my note 2 and got water trapped under the protector and its not drying up after 4 days. Even put it in rice, no go. Waste of money. Suggestions? Should i pull it and redo?
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If you put on your iPad and you're happy with it, then the HD shield doesn't suck. You just botched somewhere and ruined the installation. Take it to a Zagg kiosk in the mall, and have them apply it.

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If you put on your iPad and you're happy with it, then the HD shield doesn't suck. You just botched somewhere and ruined the installation. Take it to a Zagg kiosk in the mall, and have them apply it.
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It's not botched as it went on fine with no bubbles. It's the fact the liquid never dried up despite putting it in rice. I don't t have any zagg kiosks near me or I would. I'm just afraid to pull it off and try again.

fix-this! said:
It's not botched as it went on fine with no bubbles. It's the fact the liquid never dried up despite putting it in rice. I don't t have any zagg kiosks near me or I would. I'm just afraid to pull it off and try again.
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U used to much fluid and did not wipe out enough. Register ur screen protector online and file s claim a few days later
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ive used zagg shields on so many products you def just installed it wrong

ebocioj said:
ive used zagg shields on so many products you def just installed it wrong
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Nope, took it off and redid it. Still too much liquid under the protector after sitting in rice to dry quicker. also its now stretched a bit. Probably just a defective shield. I'll buy something different for it.

Try the iSmooth ones. you get 3 protectors, dust removal thingy. I did an install and it was completely bubble free. In fact, you can't even tell there's a screen protector.

i heard good things about these and bought it last night.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300786329144?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I had tech armor do mine. I'm lazy and like other people to do that kind of stuff now, since my daughter's always interrupt me when I'm trying to do stuff like that.
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Here's a nice tempered glass protector had one on my s3 and my galaxy nexus and bought fit my note
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/tempered-glass/voyager-2
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fix-this! said:
i heard good things about these and bought it last night.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300786329144?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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Not to bump this but i bought these and they are awesome. Dry install, barely noticable and crystal clear. only paid $16 and just bought another pack for the future. Apparently they dont scratch easy, we shall see.

After trying everything, and I mean all of them... I fell in love with the iSmooth protector. It's thicker than the normal protector, which aids in the install. Plus, if you leave em a good review on amazon they send you three extra protectors for free. I find the fingerprints to show up less than with the sgp ultra crystal as well. YMMV

fix-this! said:
Not to bump this but i bought these and they are awesome. Dry install, barely noticable and crystal clear. only paid $16 and just bought another pack for the future. Apparently they dont scratch easy, we shall see.
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They look promising! And they are located in my city.
Does it cover the entire front? The uag screen protector I have on now leaves a gap
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Mftek1 said:
They look promising! And they are located in my city.
Does it cover the entire front? The uag screen protector I have on now leaves a gap
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Yup full frontal coverage.

mdt73 said:
After trying everything, and I mean all of them... I fell in love with the iSmooth protector. It's thicker than the normal protector, which aids in the install. Plus, if you leave em a good review on amazon they send you three extra protectors for free. I find the fingerprints to show up less than with the sgp ultra crystal as well. YMMV
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+1 to ismooth, after trying most waterbase and film base, this is actually the best screen protector i have ever tried. It actually makes the screen better. Hard to scratch (which is unlike i have never seen for a film protector) and almost invisible to detect is on.

Wet screen protector is NOT recommended for its gooey surface which can interfere S-Pen.
I used Realook and Glassil, and they work fine (the latter seems to have much better scratch resistance).
I may try Clarivue tempered glass in the future.

yea
i hate screen protectors

I had the Zagg HD on my S3, ripped it off after a week. The 'self healing' is crap. There were so many indentions on the screen from my fingernails or from miscellaneous things in my pocket. Just ordered a Mime tempered glass screen protector so I'll see how that goes. I've never used the glass protectors before.
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Zagg got my a$$ a couple times with me and my iphones back in the day and I've swore them off ever since. Everyone I talk to hates zagg lol.

jondevere said:
i hate screen protectors
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So do I unfortunately 2 , 3 year old daughters necessitate them for me.
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Which screen protector do you prefer Zagg or Ghost armour

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Ive been using a zagg for a day now and I dont like it. It makes the home/back button issue wayyyyy worse
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These two are basically identical. Along with any other wet apply.
The zagg will probably be cut better. But the ghost armor will probably have less orange peel/slightly thinner.
the best screen protector would be an sgp. http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/htc/htc-one-screen-protector-steinheil.html

Skinomi!

+1 for Spigen. I have one for my GN10.1 and I couldn't be happier.
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Get GA installed by them and you have lifetime warranty, including damage, on the screen protector
My vote is on GA, never liked Zagg's orange peel feel. GA is completely smooth

Martin Fields is the best.

I got a spigen first, and botched the install, so had to throw it away, but what was correctly applied looked great.
Then I got a Zagg, and I'm very very disappointed. The back looks good, but the front has what looks like a fold line, and is definitely not cut to adequate dimensions.
Also, the orange peel look is horrible.
Bottom line: forget the Zagg, get a spigen (I have no experience of the ghost armor)

I wonder if with zagg will have their protector available in the matte style for the one. I like it better than their normal version. The cut will also never fully cover the screen so that when you use I case, there is no worry if it pushing the protector up
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Which spigen one would you recommend?
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They got a 3 pack of the clear ifrogz at the AT&T stores for 10 dollars. Super easy to put on with no bubbles, and it's cut out perfectly, sometimes I forget it's even on.
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I used a Skinomi on my wive Nokia and I like it very much, dont see it at all and doesnt seems to affect the touch at all. So I ordered a Skinomi from Amazon and going to install that one on my HTC One. They are only 10 dollar.

Neither, I always get phantomskinz, since ye olde palm pre days. I've tried several brands and in my experience they are always well cut, has zero orange peel, and 'heals' better than other brands (especially skinomi which seems to quickly gather marks)
Non-disclaimer - I don't work for phantomskinz just have been very happy with them
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Phantom Skinz
I second the Phantom Skinz vote, as well. I'm not associated with the company at all but highly recommend their product over Zagg. Never used Ghost Armour, so can't comment on that. Great price and customer service too.

Using a Zagg for the meantime. It doesnt fit well. Lots of gap on the sides.
Awaiting my SGP + Clear Slim Case which is delayed until May

Using a Zagg, since I couldn't find anything else in my local area.
I had the guy at Best Buy apply it for me, since I'm usually terrible at applying screen protectors due to being an absolute perfectionist on how it comes out.

I have Ghost Armor on my Nexus 10 and it is great, fits well, perfectly smooth, few gaps. They don't have them in stock near me until next week, but I'll most likely be having it installed then.

I've used the Spigen and I would say their cases are great, but the screen protectors are flaky. My first was the nano and it cracked around the home screen. The replacement cracked after I dropped it. I replaced that with the Slim.tr which peeled up around all the edges. My wife's Slim.tr also had peeling issues. They've since stopped making the slim.tr and have refunded my money. I'll be looking into Ghost or something else.
Also, spigen support is hit and miss. Sometimes you get a response next day, other times I've sent 3 follow up emails over the course of a month before they responded.

S3 without screen protection???

Had one of those cheapo glare reducing screen protectors. Got tired of degraded display. I've got nothing on it now. Looks amazing. Anyone else using the S3 this way??? Thoughts???
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I HATE screen protectors. I used my HTC evo, and shared with my 3 and 4 yr olds for 2.5 years and only used a screen protector for 1 month. I ended up after those 2.5 yrs with only a couple very very minor scratches.
Decided to keep rolling naked cause if I'm paying so damn much for this phone I want it to feel like it should.

I am going naked too.
Insurance is a wonderful idea.
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Glare-reducing screem protectors tend to do that, whereas a regular clear one will not. If you put a screen protector on very well you cannot tell its there without looking for the edges and cutouts and I find the only difference is sometimes they attract fingerprints a bit more... but that tradeoff is well worth it when 3 years later you can pull off the protector and have a literally like new screen.

I used to worry incessantly about scratches or dings. Then the cases started getting larger and larger and I'd have a phone that was twice as thick as the day I unboxed it. I've since gone "naked" on my SIII and it's holding up beautifully. The screen is clear and unblemished and it's nice to have a phone that will slip into any pocket without catching or bulging. :good:

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Glare-reducing screem protectors tend to do that, whereas a regular clear one will not. If you put a screen protector on very well you cannot tell its there without looking for the edges and cutouts and I find the only difference is sometimes they attract fingerprints a bit more... but that tradeoff is well worth it when 3 years later you can pull off the protector and have a literally like new screen.
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Yeah I get that. They just don't FEEL the same though......at least I havent found one that does....... Having said that, I'm definately up for a suggestion.

fitz420 said:
Yeah I get that. They just don't FEEL the same though......at least I havent found one that does....... Having said that, I'm definately up for a suggestion.
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Best screen protectors I've ever used came from spigen SGP ... Here is one for the S3. They are pretty damn close to the original glass in both smoothness and oleophobic-ness, and are pretty easy to put on to boot.
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...een-protector-steinheil-ultra-nano-clear.html

Sg300 said:
Had one of those cheapo glare reducing screen protectors. Got tired of degraded display. I've got nothing on it now. Looks amazing. Anyone else using the S3 this way??? Thoughts???
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I used it for a little bit this way. Loved the feel. But I noticed some people complaining about the fingerprints were showing more and more and some glide was lost. The problems appears to be that the oleophobic coating wore down. Decided to go back to utilizing a screen protector...about the same time lifeproof released the nuud and fre for the s3. Decided to go with the fre. I have tried multiple screen protectors before: zagg, spigen, even cheapos, and none can match the feel for the real thing. They come close bu just don't cut it.

Haven't had one since day one with this phone. No damage in over a year. I'll never use one again.
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never have, never will

i have no idea how the naked glass feels like Lol, always have a ismooth film protecting it.

I love mine without the screen protector.. But I still use it.. Not for protection porpoises.. That's silly because of the gorilla glass.. I use it for the touch.. The matt touch is amazing and I hardly notice it..
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I'm not a big fan of screen protectors... I use the Samsung Flip Cover and it works good enough.

I´m not a fan of screen protector too! I use as the only protection for my galaxy s3 an FitBag
and i can say it´s an really nice thing

someone took my screen protector off so I said oh what the heck can happen, it has gorilla glass, and after 1 month the screen got scratched so I had to put another protector on to hide the scratches.. .. . ..

Me personally i love the protection of a screen protector, i cant stand scratchs on my screen... So i double the protection screen protector , plus otter box defender case which has a built in screen protector
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I love the "Just Like Glass" product, I can't even tell it's there... cheaper than some other ones too.
http://www.dbacases.com/just-like-glass.html
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i use screen protector film, bought on ebay, because od scratches.
Just clean the screen sometimes if is protector too and quality will be fine :laugh:

No to screen protectors. Hate the feel and glare. One year with the S3 and not a mark, knock on wood.
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I took my screen protector off, I was sick of replacing them all the time. I haven't got a scratch yet but I am careful
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Screen protectors?

Is there any company out there that makes screen protectors like SPG? Currently I have the Verizon screen protector with the diztronic tpu case and it's already peeling. I know Skinomi makes one but it's a wet application and I really don't like the feel of it. I know Skinomi has a sticky feeling to it like Zagg when you glide your finger on the screen. I have searched across the Web. Seems like no love for the Maxx.
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No, Skinomi is the best protector. Zagg is a piece of crap! I have used multiple Skinomi protectors (never the whole body ones) and loved all of them. I have the Skinomi on my MAXX right now and my fingers glide like on polished glass. You have to be in a dust-free environment and have an assistant help spray your fingers with the applicator. There is a science to doing it right. Also the lifetime warranty is awesome.
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I got a 2 dollar one from eBay and you can't tell its on. I mean its just a piece of plastic.

Zenelia said:
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Well I also got a screen protector for Droid ultra a month ago...this time I just tried to go for something different rather than following the same zagg and skinomi products...I purchased an Amzer universal screen protector...it was a bit costly but it is such a fine on the phone that it makes my cell phone screen safe and sound for lifetime... I have also purchased another one for my N7(2013) too...
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SON OF A B... I feel like I am being punished for upgrading early or something! I have the anti glare screen protectors. The girl at the store did a GREAT job of putting them on. She even used scotch tape and everything to eliminate dust. Well...I'm on day 6 of use, and now my protector is peeling off. Why are so many things going wrong with my purchase! I'll call it bad luck and have her put a different one on and hopefully week 2 of my trial will go better and the notification volume issue will be resolved.

Wow those are pretty cool!
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I don't see where the shatter proof are available for the maxx... Am I missing something?
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+1 to Skinomi
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No, Skinomi is the best protector. Zagg is a piece of crap! I have used multiple Skinomi protectors (never the whole body ones) and loved all of them. I have the Skinomi on my MAXX right now and my fingers glide like on polished glass. You have to be in a dust-free environment and have an assistant help spray your fingers with the applicator. There is a science to doing it right. Also the lifetime warranty is awesome.
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I agree with skinomi being on top, still have a skinomi on my original droid razr maxx for almost 2 years and you cant barely tell its on there.

I bought a skinomi and I think it sucks. When I think screen protector I think of something hard that can not be scratched. These "tech skins" are some kind of soft gel. I actually gouged it with my fingernail while swiping.

I use the xtremeguard. Feels rubbery and not as durable as I expected. I scratched it intentionally using my fingernails and it failed me.
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using skinomi.. it is a soft type material but protects well.. and the items it comes with just makes it easy to install. if you gauge it with any small scratches or even your fingernail.. dont worry about it, it heals itself back.

Here's a follow up on the verizon anti glare 3 pack. I'm still on my first one. It's got quite a few tiny marks but not visible when display is on.
Once in a while my defender or Trident cyclops cases will make the edge bubble ever so slightly but no dust has accumulated and upon removal of cases with built in screen protectors it goes away.
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So has anyone found any glass screen protectors for the Droid Maxx? Phone's been out for a while and I still can't find any sellers..

nitro glass doesn't make one yet... im South New Jersey..and our mall has a kiosk called ClearCoat... pretty sick screen protector...

Another +1 for Skinomi. I am currently using it. Application was a cinch. And they have an application video to aid. It is applied and I put a Otter box on top. Feels and looks great. Not as stick or gelly as I expected. Perfect.

Friend still insists best buy sold tempered glass screen last year. Still searching.
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Long story short, my mother just got this phone a few days ago and I know the amount of abuse she inflicts on her phones. She normally just throws it into her purse with all the other stuff. I'm trying to find a protector that can handle whatever may hit the screen. I've used Skinomi and like them but I've used a tempered glass protector and I like those a lot more. Do any of you have a recommendation for what type to get?
P.S. I already have found her a case, so the body of the phone should be safe.

Hikikomori-Otaku said:
I've used Skinomi and like them but I've used a tempered glass protector and I like those a lot more.
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I haven't seen any of those for the Ultra series yet. I have a Skinomi, and have had it on the phone for 5 months now - it's just fine. Occasionally the case will start to peel the edge a bit but it's always easy to get it to adhere back down. In fact, I haven't seen that happen in weeks.

So yesterday I removed my anti glare screen protector (verizon 3 pack) because it was due for a change. The screen was so hard to see, very shiny and reflective, but it did look slightly clearer.
But I became weary and installed another one. Lol.
Anyone have clear full body armor?
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