I just got a SGN and I want a wet applied screen protector.. I read through many forums and I came down to the ghost armor and XO.. I have a zagg on 2 of my devices and I don't mind them but I heard zagg is cap and those two other screen protectors are better? Which should I take out of those screen protectors? Thank you so much!
I have ghost armor, and its great
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I have the XO screen protector and it's the best one i've tried so far. Havent tried ghost armor so i cant say but i would get xo on all my other devices moving forward
Using ghost armor right now. It feels and looks really good.
It's great to know that both are great but I want to know which is better.... Did anyone use both screen protector?
I'd also like to know this, as I will be purchasing a screen protector soon as well, and I don't want to have to go with the traditional screen protectors which both take away from the beauty of the screen as well as change the texture of the screen.
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I'd also like to know this, as I will be purchasing a screen protector soon as well, and I don't want to have to go with the traditional screen protectors which both take away from the beauty of the screen as well as change the texture of the screen.
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Then xo.
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I'm using xo and love it! Sold on them for life. Perfect protector.
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Was waiting for Ghost Armor to have a kiosk apply it but ordered the XO, I am VERY happy with this screen protector. Unlike all clear dry apply protectors I've used this hardly shows fingerprints at all unless i have something on my hands, clarity is perfect. It does take a few days for it to be totally bubble free which might make you worried but its not bothersome if you know its going away. I followed the directions and removed the battery for install and left it overnight, I made the mistake of putting on my case that morning and it slightly lifted an edge by the volume keys and it looks like a spec of dust got under it. It's not on the visible part of the screen itself so not an issue. I would use XO skins again without any hesitation.
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It's great to know that both are great but I want to know which is better.... Did anyone use both screen protector?
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Yes, in fact I switched from an XO skin to a Ghost Armor on my GNex, but I did it only because of the case I was using was de-laminating the XO skin off the screen. IMHO, Ghost Armor skins have a better hold on the screen so if you're using a higher coverage case (like the case-mate tough-mate), it seems to hold better and give a better overall result with very little orange peel. If you're not, the XO skin works great and seems to give a "cleaner" result with practically no orange peel.
The Ghost Armor is actually my 5th skin on this phone... I've gone through Zagg, Skinomi, BestSkinsEver, XO skin and Ghost Armor, and none of them were perfect. The Zagg peeled within 2 days and just never looked right. The skinomi and BSE weren't much better for peeling but were atleast clearer, especially the BSE. The XO skin was the clearest of the bunch and held better than the others, but after ~1.5 weeks started getting little bubbles along the side and POW, peeled in a corner and never looked right again. Now I'm on to Ghost Armor, had them trim the edges a bit before they installed it and haven't had a problem in ~2weeks. It's not quite as clear as the XO skin or the BSE, but it's not really too bad at all (ALOT nicer than the Zagg) and it's staying put so far...
Agree that Ghost Armor is the best of the bunch
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i had a ghost armor screen protector on my droid x and had to remove it because when i looked at it with polarized sunglasses on i could barely see it, it was just a rainbowed mess. this is not the case with the xo protector.
might be something you want to look into.
Does anyone know how either one of these guys stack up against the SGP Flex?
Xo skins is better
The xo skin felt much less rubbery and was far less tacky. I didn't apply mine right so I'm using ghost armor right now. Because the xo skin is thinner it's much more responsive. The cut for the galaxy nexus was better on the xo skin as well.
I have the ghost armor on my phone for 5 months note and works well. It's smooth and doesn't not have a lot if orange peel effect.
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I have xo, I think some months now.. almost 4.. well, is pretty good, but after some weeks I star to notice some like blister, whitout air inside, is strange.. and I never really lost the orange skin effect... I don't looking for a different one because I think is a really protective skin and I like the sensation when I touch it, but compare the price should be better..
Does the ghost Armor cover the entire screen or does it have a gap around the edge.
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XO Skins has a regular fit http://xoskins.com/cell-phone-skin-...tectors/samsung-galaxy-nexus-screen-protector and a case fit version http://xoskins.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-screen-protector-case-fit
The case fit ones are smaller and have a gap around the edges. Initially I used the regular fit and then got a case fit when I swapped cases. I have a review I did of their with pics as well as a bunch of other folks. They are the best imo. But out of the two brands XO Skins and Ghost Armor are easily the higher quality brands. Most others that I have must resell cheap chinese stuff from alibaba.com The XO doesnt have orange peel and hides finger prints very well. Hang on to the spray bottle cus you can use that to clean your phone later.
I tried to order XO Skins, but I think they don't ship to my country... (Serbia)
Is there some online retailer that ships?
stretched than you very much for that response. When the BSE eventually starts to peel i will try the XO.
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Anyone use one of these skins/shields on their phone? Anyone customize a skin before? Does it come out good?
Im also interested in peoples experiences with products like these.
I've had a bit of experience with Zagg. I do like them, but I personally struggle with the installation a bit. My other half seems to have more luck than me, so she gets to do most of them!
As far as protection goes, they're very good. They do, however, have an 'orange-peel' texture which can take some getting used to, and does provide some resistance against the finger.
A friend of mine uses Skinomi skins on just about everything. He has a penchant for the Carbon Fibre ones, and they look terrific when done properly. Set yourself aside a good bit of time to get it right, make sure you're in a dust-free room (especially if they're clear skins) and use a credit card as opposed to the 'squeegee' thing that comes with them. I also found heating the actual protectors with a hairdryer allows them a bit more flexibility. This little tip works for regular screen protectors too!
Good luck!
Recommendation on screen protector
I used a screen protector on my device branded "Ewoti".It is quite awsome. I used some screen protectors before,but the clarity after application were not good.However,this named "Ewoti" screen protector impressed me very much with its high definition. Also It can anti-scratch, anti-fingerprints. Really very awsome.
I'm using Zagg invisible Shield on my P500... It's a very good screen protector.
I used Skinomi on my Asus TF & it was one of the easiest installs ever. I have to admit I prefer the wet apply over the dry because it's forgiving if you mess up & I mess up a lot on the dry apply, especially when it comes to a tablet. The screen protector feels a little rubbery in the beginning but it doesn't anymore after a few months. The downside to Skinomi was I wasn't able to use my tablet for 48-72 hours. I had some serious tablet withdraws but I survived.
Hope that helps.
I'm using a Zagg Invisible Shield on my iPad. I'm very satisfied with the invisible shield! It's very strong and although it takes time to properly apply it; when it sticks, it sticks (or so to say ).
I personally can't stand the "tacky" feel those screen protectors give.
I just ordered a full body skin from Skinit. It seems to me that the DROID3 should be as naked as possible so i went with a skin and a pocket pouch. I'll post when i receive it and get it installed
i love zagg have used them on my last 4 phones
Zagg has the best screen protectors, they are the only ones I use now. Skinit has awesome skins. I had a maple wood pattern one on my OG droid that I got for $4.00 on Amazon.
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Zagg is very good. A bit pricey, though...
meh
skinit is just a vinyl overlay, like a giant sticker. It wasn't for me, the edges peeled after a bit and I couldn't get them back down. All gunked up. That was on my cell of course, the one for my laptop is good though!
I'm using a bestskinsever skin.. and for $10 it works great. I don't have any experience with the more expensive ones but I've bought like 10 BSEs and they've all be great.
I've had them on iphone 2g, 3g, 4g and now a Sammy SGS2!
I've had both the zagg and the skinomi. The zagg is a stronger screen protector but the skinomi is pretty good for how cheap it is, just beware not to use it with a tpu case. My tpu case made the skinomi peal off. The skinomi will get some dings from your finger nails if they are too hard, the invisible shield won't.
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I personally can't stand the "tacky" feel those screen protectors give.
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Check out Steinheil anti-fingerprint screen protector. It has a matte finish so it isn't sticky like some of the other protectors I have used. I use Swype on my phone and I can just glide over the screen without any resistance at all. Has held up great for me. About $12 for a 2-pack.
Is Ghost Armor or Invisible Shield better?
I am just in the market for a screen protector, I love the Ghost armor body, but I am getting a case anyway, so I dont really see the point in getting the full body protection.
The ghost armor is way better, there's a thread somewhere in here showing pictures of it already. I've used all of them and zagg is always my least favorite. Even though I always try the zagg with every new phone I get and just end up throwing it away...
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The ghost armor is way better, there's a thread somewhere in here showing pictures of it already. I've used all of them and zagg is always my least favorite. Even though I always try the zagg with every new phone I get and just end up throwing it away...
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How does it compare to XO skins or BestSkinEver or Skinomi?
I've got a tough-mate case and it's managed to peel up all 3... I've had to switch back to a diztronics TPU case til I can solve it... any tips?
I will probably get flamed for this, but I think the Zagg's are crap. Sure they're patented and popular, probably because they're sold in retail stores like Best Buy to consumers who may be unaware that there are better options out there. The irony here is that I bought a Zagg for my GNex. I had one on my Vibrant last year and it was so-so. The orange peel was horrible and the edges look equally bad over time. The orange peel on this Zagg isn't as bad, but it is still easily noticed.
This Zagg also carries the same annoying 'defect' as the one on my Vibrant....those occasional rainbow type horizontal or vertical hairlines. Zagg told me it was the way I applied the skin and I said BS. After putting on enough Zagg's over the years, I consider myself fairly skilled at applying the wet type screen protectors. I got all the air bubbles out and let it dry long enough without using the phone as they request. But on a white background you can definitely see a line here and there.
I haven't tried Ghost Armor yet, but I did order a Clear-Coat and an SGP flex protector and will compare those two and use which one I like best. But as it stands, my opinion of the Zagg hasn't changed. I also find it more annoying that they seemed to have started "branding" the lower right corner with Zagg on their newer protectors. Luckily I was able to rub over it enough to wipe it off, LOL.
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How does it compare to XO skins or BestSkinEver or Skinomi?
I've got a tough-mate case and it's managed to peel up all 3... I've had to switch back to a diztronics TPU case til I can solve it... any tips?
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I think the Skinomi is worse than the Zagg. I tried one on my Vibrant last year and was not impressed. I can't speak for BSE. The toughcase peeled up the corners of my Zagg as well. I switched back to my Diztronic TPU because of that. I didn't like the fit of the toughcase anyway. As much as I dislike the Zagg, I'd rather keep it on than the toughcase, LOL. The silicone layers that touch the phone body will eventually start peeling up the protector simply because they flex and stretch over time. Combine that with the issue of a case being designed for the LTE Nexus (slightly thicker) and being used on the GSM Nexus which is thinner and you'll see what I mean. The TPU cases shouldn't have this problem because they're more rigid. I had to make sure the Zagg was centered perfectly so that it's not riding up to the very edge of the screen on one side which makes matters worse. Even after all of this, I'll bet money the Zagg starts to peel at the edge and corners anyway because that's what they eventually do.
My opinion is Ghost amour is by far better.
I can barely see the outline on the screen. In fact you wouldn't notice it unless looking for it.
There is no detraction of the clarity of the screen.
Feels almost exactly like the bare screen. Just slightly not a smooth.
Lifetime guarantee- just pay install if it bubbles, peels, or you scratch it.
They will custom cut anything you want.
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Ghost Armor hands down
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So when i first got the phone i had the vzw rep throw a anti-glare protector on it, but it really lost the clarity of the screen. I then went to a SGP flex, and if you didn't know this is a water based protector. Install went well, got the thing damn near perfect after two attempts. All the airbubbles were out, but was told it would take a few days to "cure". After close to a week on the screen protector the resolution looks horrible because of the orange peel. It almost looks like finger nail marks ALL over the whole screen. Anybody else experience the sgp for the worse? For $18 they should hold up a whole lot better than this.
I do like the feel of the protector, but thats where the love ends. Im blown away with how bad protector held up.
agreed, i found it just as bad as the zagg. i didnt mind how much oil it retains but the oils + the orange peel really soured me. im on an XO right now and i can feel the rubberiness (sp?) starting to fade. this applied excellently for me no orange peel but is real hard to clean
You guys need to get dry screen protectors... all of the wet ones are the same old crap.
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You guys need to get dry screen protectors... all of the wet ones are the same old crap.
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But the dry one doesn't offer edge to edge coverage. The Flex might look bad, but it feels great, with a glassy smoothness that belies its textural downside.
I guess that is a downside, but if you pair up the protector with a good case thatll slightly lip over, you cant even see the end of the protector.
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I guess that is a downside, but if you pair up the protector with a good case thatll slightly lip over, you cant even see the end of the protector.
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Which is exactly what i have done right here. I have a Case Mate TOUGH, and a Terrapin screen protector(dry fit, soon to be replaced with a Martin Fields though) and the lip of the case covers the edges of the screen and protector perfectly.
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Which is exactly what i have done right here. I have a Case Mate TOUGH, and a Terrapin screen protector(dry fit, soon to be replaced with a Martin Fields though) and the lip of the case covers the edges of the screen and protector perfectly.
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Same here, i cant speak for the protectors you have, but the $8 (after corp. Discount) verizon protectors look and feel great with matte black tpu case.
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Im rocking an Incipio case from verizon. Maybe i will look at dif. protectors, not covering the whole screen isn't a big deal for me.
The feel on the SGP is great but oh my the orange peel. My friends that are into phones just laugh when they see this screen protector. Who would of thought, I heard Steinheil are the best you can buy.
I vote for Verizon crystal clear screen protector. It's simply beautiful (with the silicon case to cover-up the gap).
I want to find a wet apply screen proctecor (Horrible at putting screen protectors on)that covers everything but the catch is i don't want a rubber feel to it i want it to feel like glass or smooth like plastic. I don't care about glare or finger prints because they can come off. Like I said all I want is wet apply,no rubber feel to touch, doesn't take away from the beautiful screen.
Please help and I looked at the poll they had but didnt hint on the info im looking for.
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I want to find a wet apply screen proctecor (Horrible at putting screen protectors on)that covers everything but the catch is i don't want a rubber feel to it i want it to feel like glass or smooth like plastic. I don't care about glare or finger prints because they can come off. Like I said all I want is wet apply,no rubber feel to touch, doesn't take away from the beautiful screen.
Please help and I looked at the poll they had but didnt hint on the info im looking for.
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Zagg HD
Well my dad has zagg on his ipad and evo and its SOOOOOO rubbery.
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Well my dad has zagg on his ipad and evo and its SOOOOOO rubbery.
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I have the XO Skin protector and while there is some tackiness to it, it's not as bad as others I've had in the past. I still use Swype without issue.
I don't think any of the wet application protectors available will suit your requirements. They all have some degree of "grip" to them. The only "smooth like glass" protectors I know of are dry applications.
Oh i see lol well what about the flex?
Xtreme Guard has been working great for me. No orange peel and they are only $1.99.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/23071073586...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2415wt_1378
I find the XO Skins to be the most forgiving for micro bubbles under the screen protector. The only time that I haven't had a perfect application of the screen protector, was when I got a piece of lint or fiber under it.
Looks good and lasts pretty long with warranty to back it up. Only thing is its expensive compared to some you can find on ebay, but I believe there is a 40% discount code floating around somewhere from memorial day sale
XO skins man. Fits perfect and barely noticeable. If you use a case make sure you get the case fit. Love it. Used to have the zagg invisible shield but IMO opinion XO skins destroys it.
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Like the guy on top said. Make sure it'll fit your case. I had a flex screen protector and it felt smooth but still rubber like. My cruzerlite case ripped it right off. My otterbox defender left impressions on the screen protector. Try a dry one. They're only $2 for 6 of them with free shipping.
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i found on Verizon store a 3pack of dry screen protectors for $11 ;-) (i don't like the wet ones) it fits perfect on my GN from Sprint ... is really hard to tell that there is an SP on it .
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Take the Brando Ultra Clear. You won't find anything better.
hey guys. so I had a problem with the Zagg Shield HD...once I got the extended battery and the case for it..it kept lifting up. My wife has her on her phone and it's now got a bunch of marks on it.
So I tried the Spigen glas. protector. looks beautiful but always had sensitivity issues. They sent me a free replacement. still, i'm not enjoying the phone as much and I feel it's down to how I have to press extra hard on the back button and type extra slow...
so, what is the best "old-school" screen protector i can get that won't affect sensitivity but still protects the screen from scratches? I need one that won't go to the edges but also won't just be the screen part...if that makes sense. something like the coverage of the Spigen glas without the sensitivity issues i'm having with the glas.
thanks!
Try the Anzer/Amzer. What ever it is called. I plan on replacing my Spigen Glass screen protector with one of those. I hated my zagg invisible shield HD.
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searched Amazon and three versions came up. they all look like they go to the edge of the screen, which is not good with cases on the extended battery. that's why I had to get rid of the Zagg...
any others?
I am just using the one that came with my Diztronic case and I ordered a pack of 3 screen protectors from Amazon for $3.85 (for my wife's GS3). They are all clear, don't mess with the sensitivity, and look great. If I hand my phone to 10 people, 9 of them wouldn't even know that have I have a screen protector on there and the 1 that does know would know because they are looking for it.
I don't know why everyone insists on getting these tempered glass screen protectors or the Zagg-like (rubber feeling) screen protectors that you can't poke a pen or a drill bit through in a YouTube video. All I need is something that will keep my keys from scratching up the screen in my pocket and if it does scratch the screen protector I want to be able to replace it quickly and cheaply. For basically a buck each... You can't go wrong.
I still have the original 'cheap' screen protector on my old Vibrant that my kid is using and it still looks great so I have never needed to change them out. I still have 2 out of the 3 that I bought back when I got that phone so I am ready to go if/when it needs replacing.
Spigen nano clear is good. It came with my case. The edges only go to the edge of the screen so it's good if u have a bulky case. It's also really easy to clean and feels smooth like glass
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anyone try the Spigen 4H protector?
the nano and clear are 2H, the glas is 8H, this one is 4H and seems to be more like a film but stronger than the other models.
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...axy-s3-screen-protector-steinheil-series.html
I'm looking for a good and cheap screen protector too. I prefer the dry application hard plastic ones (4H), I don't like the tempered glass neither the wet application skins.
I have the SGP Ultra Nano Clear and it's good sp but scratched easily. I had the Ultra Crystal, it was better but the fit wasn't right (too big, caused the edges to peel). I think they fixed its size already, not sure.
My ideal sp would be the curved and clear with 4H hardness and fingers print resist at a price of less than $15 (for 2 ps). I found one from korea - SkinPlayer 3D, but it's more expensive than $15 and can't be found outside korea. there's a topic about it -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856079
I think i'll go with the Ultra Crystal again. unless somebody will recommend a cheaper sp with the same or better quality.
sounds like you're describing the one I posted above in terms of look, hardness, price, etc. but now it's just a question of whether it'll peel on the sides or not...
any other suggestions?
I'm really ITCHING to get rid of this Spigen glas thing...I was ready to order the Nano Optics but the reviews are so mixed for those online I don't want to waste my time and money anymore.
why do local stores only carry Zagg?! ahhhh
Go with the just like glass protector by dba. I just put it on and it feels exactly like the glass.
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Do you have a picture of how it looks on as far as coverage goes?
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Do you have a picture of how it looks on as far as coverage goes?
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I don't but check out the just like glass thread there might be some pics there. The one I have is a test cut one tho
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I did and that's why I asked. I saw talk of different cuts and test versions. I wasn't sure how to order or to make sure I was getting the "better" version...
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Currently I'm using ultra nano, pretty good, the only complain could be visibility under the sun.
Any experiences with realook 3d?
Spg curved crystal best screen protector yet!!!!
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Spg curved crystal best screen protector yet!!!!
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i appreciate your enthusiasm, but there's a few things that concern me. Spigen makes the glas, and both of them have had horrible sensitivity. second, the curvel crystal makes it sound like it goes to the edges of the phone...and that was my problem with the Zagg Shield HD...the cases were lifting the edges badly.
is either of these things happening to you? do you have a picture of how it looks on the phone?
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i appreciate your enthusiasm, but there's a few things that concern me. Spigen makes the glas, and both of them have had horrible sensitivity. second, the curvel crystal makes it sound like it goes to the edges of the phone...and that was my problem with the Zagg Shield HD...the cases were lifting the edges badly.
is either of these things happening to you? do you have a picture of how it looks on the phone?
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And I appreciate your skepticism but yes it does go around the curved edges and I have a tpu case on mine and its been on a few days and I don't have any issues with it.
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I have the spigen curved one also, no issues at all with sensitivity, not sure where you heard that? It feels really good, like no layer at all. I can't tell you whether it will lift up or not with a case, my case is 2 pieces so it never pushes against the edges..