NOTE: Before anyone else complains about the length of something they read voluntarily or tells me to "Just use (insert one of a thousand brands I don't have the money spend on to see if it's better than the one I have)", Here's the sum of what I'm saying... My humble and entitled opinion is that XO Skin is by far the best "skin". It certainly is my favorite. Ok, happy reading! :winky face to show I'm not all that upset about anything, just using too many words:
I have revolutionized the way I (and I assume plenty of people to follow if enough people see this) will forever use screen protectors on all of my gadgets. I've done it successfully with my Galaxy Nexus (albeit with the less desired products for what is described here) and it works perfectly. I've never seen this idea talked about, mentioned, or anything else along those lines, so I feel like this deserves a brand new post.
I've been faced with the same dilemmas with screen protectors as many of the rest of you have. Dry installation protectors peel, scratch, get dusty, and so on.. Wet installation protectors have the dreaded orange peel effect, and the seemingly unavoidable "rubbery" texture, which makes gaming near impossible, and even at hotter screen temperatures during prolonged use it makes multigestures fail. So where is the middle ground?
Well, without any further hesitation, I share with you,
THE BEST solution for screen protection:
****This solution does involve the use of a wet install screen protector. If you have any hang ups about using wet installation protectors at all in the first place, if maybe you're unsure about using liquid near you're device, find out more information about them, maybe take it to a Best Buy or your carriers store, the people there have lots of experience putting these on and can help you with understanding if you want to go through with the process or not.
***Please follow all directions and instructions included with your device and any accessories you use. I am not responsible for any damages or otherwise that happen to your device.
I currently have a ZAGG Invisible Shield as the first layer of main protection on my Galaxy Nexus. The installation went beautifully, but the orange peel and rubber effects are forever present. As a solution to this, I simply installed one of Verizon's glare reduction screen protectors over the top, and the orange peel is all but invisible now (finally) and the rubber effect is now outright gone. And the touch screen sensitivity is completely unaffected. I did extensive tests to see if this was at ALL affected, and to my amazement, it was still perfect. Using just the accessories I had laying around that I was unhappy with, I combined them to create a screen protector that now literally has shock protection along with the very best of both worlds from wet and dry installation protectors.
To get an unbelievably smooth solution, I am going to install a mirror finish dry protector, which removes the rubber grip problem, over a wet install XO Skin, which eliminates the orange peel effect the ZAGG still suffers from but still has the rubber grip by itself.
Add that to the XO's full body protection skin for the rest of the GNex, and i may just have found a solution to leaving those bulky cases at home.
This should work with any combination of your favorite screen protectors! Mix and match to find your favorite pair and tell me about it!
(Note: I'm waiting until I get a replacement phone because of unrelated backlight issues before I go forward with the full blown install. I'll post pictures when I get it all done!)
*****UPDATE: the latest stupid thing I did to my Galaxy Nexus was this: I was mindlessly twirling a Bic Lighter attached to a retractable leash (called a lighter leash, it's like that thing for janitors keys, only it's for a lighter. They're quite handy when you're not an idiot)around in bed with my GNex laying right next to me. Before I realized what I was doing, *WHACK*! I smacked my screen so hard with the jagged metal striker wheel the sound scared the crap right out of me. Then I DID realize what I had done and it scared the crap out of me all over again. If I had done what I did without any protection, I absolutely would have busted my screen, or at the very least gouged the living hell out of it. A dry protector alone would have probably left me to the same fate. The ZAGG or XO Skin would have undoubtedly been permanently blemished. A waste of an expensive piece of space rubber. But to my relief, the inexpensive top protector took the force of the hit, and left the underlying ZAGG and phone screen untouched. This along with the rest of the reasons ive listed has made this solution a permanent part of my gadget protecting regimen. (pics to follow if I can find my point-n-shoot.)
Please remember to come back and give me a Thanks if this guide helped you out!
neccoguy21 said:
Dry installation protectors peel, scratch, get dusty, and so on..
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Interesting idea! Wouldn't you still run into these problems having the dry protector as the top layer though?
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Interesting idea! Wouldn't you still run into these problems having the dry protector as the top layer though?
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Yes, but I feel much better about replacing the dry ones while the wet one continues to protect the screen. I HAVE at one time or another scratched my screen between installing screens. Now that's gone too!
Typed entirely by the witchcraft that is Swiftkey X's predictions database from my Team Kang AOKP Gnex.
I get the same results you have just using Skinomi, but to each his own.
What do you do for a worn ZAGG- I'm quite fond of mine however... Different things (Cough) a puppy... have scratched the screen a good bit. Im wondering if I can restore it anyway.
just xtremeguard worked the same for me...
and it cost a buck...
but everyone has their own choice
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What do you do for a worn ZAGG- I'm quite fond of mine however... Different things (Cough) a puppy... have scratched the screen a good bit. Im wondering if I can restore it anyway.
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I had a few dents and scratches on my ZAGG too. Not puppy damage, but a few scars. Putting a dry screen protector over it and doing what I had to do to get rid of the air bubbles inadvertently made the dents and scratches mold to the firm underside of the plastic screen protector. It looks brand spankin new.
Typed entirely by the witchcraft that is Swiftkey X's predictions database from my Team Kang AOKP Gnex.
Thanks for the help, ill give the dry screen a shot.
xtremeguard for me..
I also use Zagg. Works well for me.
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Thanks for the help, ill give the dry screen a shot.
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No problem! I'm just glad to be the one giving the help instead of the one needing it. Let me know what happened if you wouldn't mind.
Typed entirely by the witchcraft that is Swiftkey X on my Team Kang AOKP GNex.
mmmm interesting topic clear coat seems pretty good when i use to prevented some scratches on my nexus
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mmmm interesting topic clear coat seems pretty good when i use to prevented some scratches on my nexus
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You put clear coat on your phone?!
Typed entirely by the witchcraft that is Swiftkey X on my Team Kang AOKP GNex.
I don't use protection.
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To be honest, using any water based protection is somewhat of a hassle if you mess up on something. I prefer the dry solution, you don't have to worry much except for the bubbles or alignment.
Interesting idea, never tried it, but I think twice the screen protector is twice the headeck ,
Myself I have used most brands of screen protectors, after struggling and wrestling with the zagg wet annd the dry zagg that I have used for a few months they are all worthless to me, on my white iPhone 4s the zagg start to turn yellow by the buttons after a few weeks of use, and so on . I now have an unopened Galaxy Note Zagg at my house unopened, which I will probably never used worth $40, I had it with all of them, after all this I have learned that the cheap screen protectors that you get from the cheap chineess cell phone accessories web sites are the best, they feel like glass they cost $2 $3 or less and they do the best in the long run,they are also the easyest to install, that is my opinion.
Please escuse my bad spelling, ESL
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I dont care about a few scratches. So I dont use
just use an iShieldz instead
With Gorilla Glass no need to worry at all
Personally i think those cheap protectors you find on amazon do the job just fine. Its how you take care of it that makes them last.
Thanks!
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I cant find any. its probably just because of the phones newness i guess, but there is a shortage of cheap accessories on eBay... lol but patience is a virtue...
DO NOT use matte protector, it makes the SAMOLED look like 1970s B&W TV with no signal, I tried it on my vibrant and on the new sgs-II with same results. Anyways if you want one then its available here:
http://www.wirelessemporium.com/p-9...sgh-t989-screen-protector-film-anti-gloss.asp
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DO NOT use matte protector, it makes the SAMOLED look like 1970s B&W TV with no signal, I tried it on my vibrant and on the new sgs-II with same results. Anyways if you want one then its available here:
http://www.wirelessemporium.com/p-9...sgh-t989-screen-protector-film-anti-gloss.asp
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hmmmm never heard this before.... this is not good. thanks for the heads up. i was deff gonna buy one. how did it do against finger prints?
It does reduce the fingerprints as compared to glossy one but at a cost of looking at horribly pixelated screen with rainbow effect which is much noticeable in solid colors or backgrounds. You'd wish they worked as well as matte screens on laptop.
LOL i guess i purchased one without knowing
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319554
i'll write up a review after it arrives
I used to have a matte screen protector on my HD2. Gave me headaches from the rainbow oil-slick effect.
Yep, the other members are correct. I had one on the S2 for about...two days because my OEM screen protector had gotten bent, and it was the worst move ever. Touch accuracy was a joke. The screen looked horrible. ~1980's tv
Yeah I hated my matte screen protector on my SGS4G. Made it look really pixilated like vicosphi said.
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Anyone got a good screen protector to recommend?
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...otector&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Quite a few there and was wondering if anyone could provide some feedback.
Avoid the xtreme guard ones.
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Avoid the xtreme guard ones.
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Wanna try giving supporting facts?
DigitalRev is an idiot. But I'm not gonna say why or anything... Just saying.
Let me guess, you couldn't figure out how to put it on...
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Wanna try giving supporting facts?
DigitalRev is an idiot. But I'm not gonna say why or anything... Just saying.
Let me guess, you couldn't figure out how to put it on...
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I was wondering why they were so bad. I had a coupon code to get a full body for 2.50 shipped.
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Wanna try giving supporting facts?
DigitalRev is an idiot. But I'm not gonna say why or anything... Just saying.
Let me guess, you couldn't figure out how to put it on...
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I'm an idiot just because I voiced my opinion? You must work for them...
Unlike the typical screen protectors, the ones I got from XtremeGuard do not have 3 layers of plastic (meaning there's no protective layer covering the top of the screen protector itself, just the screen protector and the backing).
In addition, the sides of the screen protector do not stick to the screen. You get a bubbling effect all around the screen protector. This probably has something to do with the poor cutting of the film. You can see that they aren't well cut even before peeling and applying the screen protector. I haven't had this issue with other screen protectors, and yes, I've used many.
Maybe they sent me a bad batch but I'm only speaking from experience. I'm not talking about their other full body products, only the screen protector.
I still have around 4 or 5 of them lying around at home left over from testing if anyone wants pictures but that would have to wait until tonight.
Just got my phone today... ordered Realook Screen protector two days ago... I had it on my Samsung Vibrant.. one of the best! It gives the real glass feel and looks like nothing is there.... hope it give me the same result.
i ordered this cheepo matte one. when i get it i'll do a review of it.
http://www.cellularfactory.com/fulldet.jsp?d=54697&a=62
i got a matte for my hp touchpad and i love how it makes the screen easier to use even though image is less crisp.
matte Screen protector
I tried a matte screen protector and am glad I finally got some regular ones. The matte one, does not look good on the phone. It is harder to read smaller words and does give the screen a much less defined look. One other big issue is my matte screen did not have the cutout for the front facing camera and every time I tried using the front facing camera, my face was all blurred out. One selling point to the matte screen is enhanced visibility in sunlight. I found out this is not true with the super AMOLED plus screen. The screen looks fantastic in sunlight with a regular screen protector, and dull looking with the matte screen. Hope this helps.
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Wanna try giving supporting facts?
DigitalRev is an idiot. But I'm not gonna say why or anything... Just saying.
Let me guess, you couldn't figure out how to put it on...
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I purchased an xtreme guard on Ebay and the cutout was reversed. The sticky part was on the wrong side. The seller is sending me a replacement. hopefully it's correct this time. The cutout doesn't seem exact either. I'll report back when I get the new screen protector. I purchased a mirror finish one prior and I couldn't see **** in the daylight. Lol!
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DigitalRev said:
I'm an idiot just because I voiced my opinion? You must work for them...
Unlike the typical screen protectors, the ones I got from XtremeGuard do not have 3 layers of plastic (meaning there's no protective layer covering the top of the screen protector itself, just the screen protector and the backing).
In addition, the sides of the screen protector do not stick to the screen. You get a bubbling effect all around the screen protector. This probably has something to do with the poor cutting of the film. You can see that they aren't well cut even before peeling and applying the screen protector. I haven't had this issue with other screen protectors, and yes, I've used many.
Maybe they sent me a bad batch but I'm only speaking from experience. I'm not talking about their other full body products, only the screen protector.
I still have around 4 or 5 of them lying around at home left over from testing if anyone wants pictures but that would have to wait until tonight.
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3 layers? That's the cheap crap. Why do you need to cover a scratchproof screen protector? How do you think they keep costs down? By not doing laying an unnecessary layer of film. Even the $30 ZAGG doesn't have a top protective layer.
In addition, you more than likely applied the film incorrectly.
Mine should be here anyday now. I'll post how to make it proper.
I don't work for Xtreme. I've just always used them since my LG Dare days.
I've worked in the wireless industry since 2005. I applied over 400 screen protectors in the past year.
I can say it's not for everyone. Especially the wet applications. I actually ordered one to prove you wrong.
I'll also do an iPhone 4 and Touchpad as well.
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I didn't read the directions. I used a spray bottle. I didn't use the squeegee that came with it. I used another. The screen protectors work perfectly fine. Yes, it gets bubbles. But that's the concept. That's how all wet applications work. I did 3 today and they all settled / cured within hours. Be sure to take your time. I use an air duster. A little heat goes a long way and speeds up the process. I usually throw it in my pocket screen facing my leg.
If you get dust under there, you muffed up.
Some of the bubble will stay under there for 1-3 days. You can work them out. If you stretch the screen protector it will overlap and you will see it lift up. I left mine sit in the sunlight for a little and the bubble started working themselves out. Make sure you're doing it right first before telling everyone to avoid the company. Have a little more tact. I'm sure most of the others are probably better at simple things like applying screen protectors than you are.
AllGamer said:
LOL i guess i purchased one without knowing
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319554
i'll write up a review after it arrives
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Curious if you got yours yet and how its looking?
I always preferred the Matte ones because of the feel of them and the lack of finger prints.
So a couple of days ago in the Do you over protect? thread, I was very blasé about not using any type of screen protection and I thought I might be inviting fate so I quickly scrabbled to the Zagg Nexus page as I've heard very positive reviews about them. I paid my €24.99, sat back for a couple of days and it arrived today...
First impressions were of utter disappointment, right off the bat it feels cheap, you can't run your hands over it smoothly as it generates too much friction. Secondly I noticed that there was a huge 'L' shaped defect on the front of it.
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On closer inspection I saw a score along the bottom of it as well.
I didn't fit it to the phone, obviously, and have since contacted Zagg for a full refund. I can appreciate this is a manufacturing defect but for €25 I was expecting something really special. It doesn't even look like it'll be 100% invisible as it claims, it's very bumpy.
Needless to say I won't be buying from Zagg again. I've been over to ProtectionFilms24 and bought the Vikuiti screen protector for the Nexus which is an amazing screen protector. I've had one on my HD2 and it was robust, removable and was wipe clean on both sides so you could reapply any time you wanted.
Am I being too hard on Zagg, or are they really as good as people say? I must say I can't remember the last time I opened an accessory and was so disappointed. I can't understand how people say they are so good.
it's pretty known that zagg has an orange peel feel. it actually works really well as i have one on my phone if you dont mind the orange peel feel.
looks like the L shape is just a defect and can happen to pretty much any protector.
I've used Zagg on basically all my phones. You have to give it several days to lose that 'sticky' feel, and then it is very smooth, IMO.
I recently had my Galaxy Nexus in a sports armband and the plastic stuck to the Zagg and caused an air bubble. Because of this, I removed it and much prefer the phone with no screen protector at all.
crachel said:
I've used Zagg on basically all my phones. You have to give it several days to lose that 'sticky' feel, and then it is very smooth, IMO.
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Is the colour saturation affected by the Zagg? They look and feel so 'cheap' I'm almost inclined to think so.
crachel said:
I've used Zagg on basically all my phones. You have to give it several days to lose that 'sticky' feel, and then it is very smooth, IMO.
I recently had my Galaxy Nexus in a sports armband and the plastic stuck to the Zagg and caused an air bubble. Because of this, I removed it and much prefer the phone with no screen protector at all.
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Odd... I had a Zagg on my Incredible for 1.5 years and it never lost the tacky feeling...or the odd semi-ripples. And it wasn't a poor install as the Zagg rep at the stand did it, and a different one said it was normal. :-/
To be fair... it did a nice job keeping it safe.
*brohoof*
No they don't seem to affect the colors on the screen. I've had one installed on several different phones and they never had the sticky feeling go away. But they do protect the screen very well.
I just installed an XOSkin protector to my Gnex and I like it a lot better than the Zagg ones.
I bought the zagg full body protector i only used the body protector and get rid of the screen protector within minutes.. truth be told a 5$ matte screen protector will look and feel better than a 25$ zagg screen protector on your screen ( just saying my opinion thou) and trust me it is a 100 times easier to install..mainly if u have no previous experience with it..
I always though their screen protector sucked. Better off with the eBay ones at least they feel smooth. And some are really clear.
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I just installed an XOSkin protector to my Gnex and I like it a lot better than the Zagg ones.
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+1 on the XOSKin. I wasn't sure either when my wife and I got our new Nexii, so I put a Zagg on hers right away because they had them at Best Buy, and she's clumsy and I didn't want to wait. For comparison sake, I ordered an XOSkin for mine and waited patiently for it to arrive.
I can't even tell the XOSkin is on mine, but her Zagg is so obvious with the excessive orange peel, and the way it doesn't cover the entire face of the phone causes dust and crud to build up around the edges near the front camera/earpiece. It just looks super tacky. I've asked her multiple times if I can buy her an XOSkin to replace the Zagg, but she doesn't seem to mind it.
Well Zagg have a 45 day no quibble returns policy, I emailed them earlier I'm just waiting on a reply it's defective so hopefully it'll be hassel free getting my Pennies back. I'll stick with what I know, the 3M Vikuiti it's a fantastic protector.
I got this orange crap effect with Zagg too, hated it.
Getting an XO Skins screen protector instead, they advertise no orange peel which everyone says is true.
I've always used Zagg screen protectors. They're far from "invisible" (soon to hopefully be fixed with the expansion of their new Zagg HD line.)
They do suffer slightly from a slight tacky feeling. The best way I've found to fix that is regularly (once a day or so.) wipe your screen down with a phone wipe. Preferably a high percentage Isopropyl Alch. wipe. After a week or so the tack feeling is completely gone and the protector is still just un-scratchable as it's ever been.
I've never had any issues at all. Granted I put them on all day long for my customers (US Cellular Rep). I've gotten very skilled at application of these suckers.
Horrible, horrible things. Resistive to touch and the orange peel effect distorts the screen slightly. I had one on my HTC Sensation and took it off within days.
Terrible
When I first bought my htc desire I ordered the zagg screen protector, it looked horrible and there is so much friction that it just doesn't feel natural at all.
It was also far from invisible... so no I don't think you were being too harsh on Zagg!
Hate it
I am active so I like to use an armband with my phone. The screen protector sticks to the clear plastic of ANY armband...which pretty much destroys the screen protector and the armband. It is a problem that Zagg knows of, but they haven't bothered to come up with a solution.
I have used other screen protectors that do not suffer this problem with my armbands.
Zagg works well if installed correctly. Just blows if you get lint or dust under it. When installing .
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almost bought the zagg. thankfully i read this post before
I would rather stick a piece for tyre to screen than have to use Zagg again
I haven't used a zagg on my gnex but I have tried it on other devices and installed on a couple of friends devices.
In my opinion the shields for the back is ok if you want a little extra grip and for that very reason I will never use one for my screen again. To sticky for my taste.
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My opinion on Zagg shield is that they are difficult to put on the screen (atleast for me) but once it is on there pure magic! after you give it a week to settle in, and it loses that sticky orange peel feeling it is great! and your phone just feels safer
I just seen this protector on CPN and the design is unique, piqued my interest. I haven't seen another like it. Anybody have it and if so, how is the fit and clarity? Does the colored areas match the phone nicely and blend it as it should does it stand out like a sore thumb?
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I had one on my atrix 2, and while i liked it, I dont know how well it would fair against the bevelled edges of the screen, being that it is completely flat.... Anyone else who has one some input on this would be greatly appreciated! thanks in advance....
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I just seen this protector on CPN and the design is unique, piqued my interest. I haven't seen another like it. Anybody have it and if so, how is the fit and clarity? Does the colored areas match the phone nicely and blend.....
I've seen a lot of these before an installed many of them for people and everytime i did it fit very very well and highly recommend over any other screen protector on the basis that you can remove it wash it and dry it and use it again. Zagg sucks
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Gadgetz said:
I just seen this protector on CPN and the design is unique, piqued my interest. I haven't seen another like it. Anybody have it and if so, how is the fit and clarity? Does the colored areas match the phone nicely and blend.....
I've seen a lot of these before an installed many of them for people and everytime i did it fit very very well and highly recommend over any other screen protector on the basis that you can remove it wash it and dry it and use it again. Zagg sucks
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I bought this from my local ATT store a few days ago...
I am Mixed on if I like it or not. The fit and finish is very nice... it feels nice and doesn't have a problem with the beveled edge.
The Clarity of the screen is good... but it is not as good as a naked screen I have the iVisor AG and the AG stands for anti glare. it does cut down on glare but it does muddy the image some.
As far as the visor part matching.. it does not match perfectly. You can see the cutouts on the bottom of the phone for the 2 soft keys. It's not terrible but it's not perfect either.
one thing I do love about it is 0 fingerprints and the quality of the screen is very good. I feel very confident that my screen is protected. 0 bubbles, application is a breeze and you can pull it off and clean it. Although I haven't had to yet.
I paid 25 bucks and that is a bit steep if you ask me, I was really feeling vulnerable having my phone naked so i went ahead and bought it.
anyways.. my .02
link to another thread that has pics of a white visor on a blue phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726785&highlight=visor
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Thanks for the link. On the white phone there is some led bleeding around the capacitive buttons, I'd imagine this would significantly decrease that. Hmm.....might have to stop by AT&T tomorrow
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I usually can't stand most screen protectors especially anti-glare, but this new moshi ivisor ag on my galaxy 3 is incredible. Inside screen looks great and fool proof to put on take off and back on again!
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I had one and I didnt like it. Install was easy and bubble free.
It was far to easy to get dust between the screen and the protector it self. Also had a hard time getting any case to work with it. Maybe it was just my bad luck? Then again maybe not.
Try it out! You may like it. I on the other hand didn't find it all that great. Way to pricey and the screen protector seemed to have collected dust and lint like crazy.
I bought one for the pebble blue, and really liked it. Did a great job of preventing fingerprints. Overall, it blended in very nice. Most people didnt even realize a SP was on it.
I ended up returning it and just getting a basic SP because I couldn't use it along with the TPU case I got. Because the iVisor goes all the way to the edges, when I put the case (Diztronic Matte Black) on, it would push the iVisor up. The case was more important to me, so I opted for the regular SP that doesn't go all the way to the edge. This will work until I get an Otterbox Defender.
If you don't use a case...the iVisor works very well.
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I usually can't stand most screen protectors especially anti-glare, but this new moshi ivisor ag on my galaxy 3 is incredible. Inside screen looks great and fool proof to put on take off and back on again!
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Good to hear. Does the part covering the screen lay flat against the screen or is there a bit of room between them? The way I imagine you'd be able to tell is when you press on the screen to type or swipe, you'd see some movement in the protector possibly causing a slight degredation of the display.
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I had one and I didnt like it. Install was easy and bubble free.
It was far to easy to get dust between the screen and the protector it self. Also had a hard time getting any case to work with it.
Try it out! You may like it. I on the other hand didn't find it all that great. Way to pricey and the screen protector seemed to have collected dust and lint like crazy.
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That goes with any protector, as far as getting dust trapped. That's more of an issue with your environment and your prep work than the protector itself. What case were you trying to use with it? Yeah, it's very pricey but worth it if it can be reused, as user friendly as claimed and doesn't degrade the display much like most AG protectors do. I like that it covers the whole screen but doesn't present the danger of installing a wet application protector....nor the downtime that goes along with those.
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I bought one for the pebble blue, and really liked it. Did a great job of preventing fingerprints. Overall, it blended in very nice. Most people didnt even realize a SP was on it.
I ended up returning it and just getting a basic SP because I couldn't use it along with the TPU case I got. Because the iVisor goes all the way to the edges, when I put the case (Diztronic Matte Black) on, it would push the iVisor up. The case was more important to me, so I opted for the regular SP that doesn't go all the way to the edge. This will work until I get an Otterbox Defender.
If you don't use a case...the iVisor works very well.
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Yeah, those TPU's fit very tight so I could see how that would be a problem with this protector. I use a Incipio Silicrylic so hopefully I'll be fine cause I stopped by the AT&T store today and picked one up! Gonna install it later on and see how I like it, will post a review as well.
I love mine I got the white one eventhough I have the pebble blue phone. I think the contrast looks nice even where the menu buttons appear. It was hard to find a case that fits right with this protector but this speck case goes great with it. Please ignore the bad photos can't find my nexus or camera so found a thundebolt laying around to take pics. For a 35 dollar case it scratches easily but still looks and feels great and provides reliable protection
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Looks good...I hope the Seidio Surface fares better than your Speck
Got my SGP/SPigen Ultra Nano Clear install on Friday.
I'm generally very good at dry protector installs. I've done it many times and know all of the tricks.
I have a couple of issues with this product.
First, it's so thin that's it's very hard to take off the top and bottom protective screens. I was able to get it done, but I bent the plastic a tiny bit down by the home button and it sticks up a little bit there. That's really a non-issue and isn't real noticeable.
Next, and more of a pressing issue, is that the protector scratches VERY easily. I keep it in my pocket (a pretty clean pocket) and there are already a bunch of scratches on the protector. With the screen on bright, you can't really tell, but with it off, they are pretty clear.
If I have that many scratches in a 3 days, it'll probably be near unusable in a month.
I generally don't like screen protectors on gorilla glass, but I know the glass can scratch. But it's kind of silly to have something over the top of it that's already scratched up. Might as well just take a chance on the gorilla glass not scratching then.
Anyone else notice that these scratch very easily?
Have had it on almost 2 weeks now and no scratches at all. I would maybe try another one since you do get 3.
mine has some but not noticable at all unless u are looking for them. ive had mine one for about 2 weeks with a case.
I've had mine on for 5 days.. I usually find these things a complete pain to install, but this one went on first try. Mine has no scratches whatsoever, crystal clear and covers enough of the glass in my opinion. I agree it was a little bit difficult to separate the protective back layer when installing, but if you just pull it from the two tabs (top and bottom protector tabs), it will come off.
As I said, it's not overly noticeable, but with the screen off, you can easily tell there's quite a bit of scratching.
I purchased this via ebay (authorized reseller). They just wrote back and gave me a very fair offer. If I pay the $2 difference, they'll ship me out the ultra crystal product.
I took them up on their offer.
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As I said, it's not overly noticeable, but with the screen off, you can easily tell there's quite a bit of scratching.
I purchased this via ebay (authorized reseller). They just wrote back and gave me a very fair offer. If I pay the $2 difference, they'll ship me out the ultra crystal product.
I took them up on their offer.
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Ultra Crystal? You sure that's what they offered? That product was discontinued a few weeks ago because it peels up at the edge. It was replaced by the Ultra Nano, and the soon to be released Curve Crystal (the true successor)
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Ultra Crystal? You sure that's what they offered? That product was discontinued a few weeks ago because it peels up at the edge. It was replaced by the Ultra Nano, and the soon to be released Curve Crystal (the true successor)
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Good point. Their email is a bit confusing, but I think they did mean the curve crystal.
keep us updated but im loving my nano so far.
Thanks for the review! I don't have the screen protector but I've been reading a lot of posts/reviews and it seems that the issues you mentioned regarding the tricky installation and frequent scratches are rather common. At the same time, users appear to be divided on the product...
In any case, hope things work out with the seller :fingers-crossed:
I have this screen protector and love it. It's very thin and easy to install. I can't even tell it's there. It doesn't peel up on the edges and works well with the cases that I have tried. I have had it for 2 weeks with no scratches. I don't put my phone in my pocket though.
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You definitely can't tell it's there, it doesn't pull up, it feels like your finger is on glass and the fact that it didn't go all the way to the edges is minimally bothersome.
Install is tough and scratches are the deal breaker for me.
Will update if they do or don't honor their offer.
had a really easy time with this one. no lint at all underneath, looks barely visible, so far so good. just bought neo hybrid. with kyanROM this phone is just the best.
kyan~ said:
had a really easy time with this one. no lint at all underneath, looks barely visible, so far so good. just bought neo hybrid. with kyanROM this phone is just the best.
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still waiting for the crystal one to come out and get a few reviews on it before purchasing.
very tricky to peel off the screen protector from the film be very careful i mess up my 1st one it got bent so flimsy and very thin good thing it came with 3 screen protectors my second try was perfect on the spot :victory: its very thin and cant really see it or feel it..the oil resistant works great on finger prints but not when you have oily fingers or when you make a phone call..no scratches on it had it for about a week but i do take care of my phone i dont toss it around or put it in my pockets with keys i baby my phone lol..best screen protector i had so far on any phones..only thing about this is that is dont go on the side as you can see..going to wait on the new one that covers the whole screen but bit worry about cases hitting it..will wait for review on that before i get it..
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I love this screen protector. Came with my sgp ultra thin case (which I also love)
Thin, perfect cutouts, absolutely no orange peel, no distortion..
It does feel grippy AT FIRST. Use it for a bit and it feels like glass again
Very happy with mine. I haven't installed a cover in a couple years and I got the first one on fine and it is only visible if you look around the edge. With a Diztronic case, there is barely any exposed surface in the front. It was a bit tacky at first, but it quickly went away after using it.
I was going to buy the new full screen version, but I think this one might be better for future cases I might get.
i am not happy with this product, got it cause it sounded good and looked good but it doesnt last. i received/installed on 7/24/12 and not long after having it on my phone i started noticing small scratches from the few coins i would have in my pocket, then over the weekend i had it in the pocket of my cargo shorts with my pocket knife clipped on there aswell i pulled my phone out to mess with it and the protector was scratched to holy heck and starting to come loose around the home button, i carried my DX like this during the time i had it with no problems using a Zagg. if this is how "good" their product is i wouldnt buy anything else from them.
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very tricky to peel off the screen protector from the film be very careful i mess up my 1st one it got bent so flimsy and very thin good thing it came with 3 screen protectors my second try was perfect on the spot :victory: its very thin and cant really see it or feel it..the oil resistant works great on finger prints but not when you have oily fingers or when you make a phone call..no scratches on it had it for about a week but i do take care of my phone i dont toss it around or put it in my pockets with keys i baby my phone lol..best screen protector i had so far on any phones..only thing about this is that is dont go on the side as you can see..going to wait on the new one that covers the whole screen but bit worry about cases hitting it..will wait for review on that before i get it..
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F the screen protector what case is that??? looks awesome
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el_chupa_cabra said:
i am not happy with this product, got it cause it sounded good and looked good but it doesnt last. i received/installed on 7/24/12 and not long after having it on my phone i started noticing small scratches from the few coins i would have in my pocket, then over the weekend i had it in the pocket of my cargo shorts with my pocket knife clipped on there aswell i pulled my phone out to mess with it and the protector was scratched to holy heck and starting to come loose around the home button, i carried my DX like this during the time i had it with no problems using a Zagg. if this is how "good" their product is i wouldnt buy anything else from them.
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Finally someone else posting this. Mine is all scratched up after just a couple weeks.
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Finally someone else posting this. Mine is all scratched up after just a couple weeks.
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did you ever get the replacement? if so what was it and how is it holding up?
Hello S8 & S8+ owners,
In search for a good screen protector we almost tried everything available at the market, the favorite for me so far was the one from Spigen as it is compatible with almost all the covers you can purchase, but it's life is short and get a lot of marks and scratches over the days
So i decided to try the Official Screen Protector
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The Package has 2 screen protectors, once you hold it you can feel that it's a hybrid between film and tempered glass, it's hard and flexible at the same time
If you are used to apply the old film screen protector using a credit card pushing the air at same time you applying the screen protector you will get a great result, no one at the youtube videos managed to apply it with the lowest amount of air bubbles
something great about it that the air bubbles fade away within one or two days , i guess it has also a self healing mechanism because while i was trying to force the air bubbles out of it there was a lines or scratches under it but its all gone now and it's very clear
it's touch is nice and you can feel that your finger is sliding on it , very close to the original glass
It's a little bit thick so Samsung called it for External Shock and i guess it will do a good job regarding the minor shocks.
The thing i don't like about it that it's not compatible with spigen cases or any other case that cover a part of screen , it works very fine with covers like Nillkin Frosted Shield
I guess it's the best option available there if you use your phone without cover or with a very slim cover and i guess it will be compatible with Samsung original covers but i don't have any to try
This actually looks good, shame it isn't case friendly.
I've had this on for about a month. Best option I've come across so far. I just trimmed the top and bottom about ⅛" before installing so it wouldn't interfere with cases
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I've had this on for about a month. Best option I've come across so far. I just trimmed the top and bottom about ⅛" before installing so it wouldn't interfere with cases
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Do you have any pics of your finished product?
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Do you have any pics of your finished product?
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No, sorry. I just pulled it off to try the Dendrobates screen protector
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It's a really good , i think it's the best one ever , if it was a little bit smaller and covers compatible will be the dream that came true for curved screens
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No, sorry. I just pulled it off to try the Dendrobates screen protector
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No worries appreciate anyway
I have this one installed on mine too. All good except that there's a white border around it as if it's dust stuck underneath.
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I have this one installed on mine too. All good except that there's a white border around it as if it's dust stuck underneath.
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i have the same white border but with no dust and don't think that it's white due to the dust
Why do you need a screen protector ? Screen these days are pretty strong and durable
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vikramdhani said:
Why do you need a screen protector ? Screen these days are pretty strong and durable
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A screwdriver might not scratch your screen, but a single grain of sand will scratch your screen. Go ahead and try it.
How is the screen guard on finger prints? does is easily catch finger prints??
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How is the screen guard on finger prints? does is easily catch finger prints??
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it catches the fingerprints but easy to clean
Hello,
does the original screen protector any good? i ask because i have one in my phone and it´s already 2 little marks on the screen protector. Most of the time i use the s view stand cover and the LED cover, and a few times the silocone cover.
I thought this screen protector was a against little scratches, but as far as i can see it´s not like that. i don´t belive this is so strong as samsung claim
Will it protect the screen from cracking in an accidental drop?
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Will it protect the screen from cracking in an accidental drop?
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Not Granted , But it's thick and feel glassy
Better than the film protectors
Ok protector, i have...
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I bought the Ounier Full Coverage Bubble-Free Screen Protector as it was one of the first brands to come up when searching for screen protectors for Samsung Galaxy S9. My phone is fairly new and I needed to have it fully protected first before I include it in my busy daily routine. I’m the kind of person who chooses convenience over price, but as this product was recommended by a friend (for his S8), I gave it a chance. Besides, It’s really great that the pack has 2 screen protectors; the easier to change, the better. I’ve also had bad experiences with other screen protectors for my old phones as they sometimes hinder with some of the phone’s features, like the double tap, the sensors, etc. Since my friend can’t recall any troubles at all with this protector, this eased my mind a bit with what it had to offer.
I’ve always admired how my friend’s phone looked so seamless and smooth, it always fooled me thinking that his screen protector came with the phone when he purchased it. To my surprise, he installed it himself. Now I’m not a bad friend, but this guy can get excruciatingly stupid at times. I thought if someone as dense as him had managed to somehow not mess up with wet installation, how hard can it be?
I got the screen protectors, a squeegee, a tiny piece of cloth, a manual, and a small bottle spray solution. I’m the old-fashioned type, I never even knew that “wet installation” is actually a thing if not for my buddy. All these items looked so weird to me. I’ll never understand how people come up with this stuff but if it works, then it's fine with me.
The installation was a bit hard for me. Even with my old phones that had the typical stick-on screen protectors, I always have someone else do it or have it pre-installed before I buy the phone. Still, I’m really just doing this task because I was inspired by my friend, and I wanted to rise up to the challenge.
Upon getting ready, I tried to clean the phone. I realized I forgot to put some solution on the cloth, that’s why I was struggling to really make the phone dust-free. Reading through the instructions, I can’t believe how wet my phone would be while doing this. I mean, is it really supposed to be like that? Watching a video I found online helped me clear up the confusion. It really is a sloppy process.
I tried keeping the screen protector down when I already applied the solution. I think I put too much of the solution which made everything slide where I didn’t want them to. I was getting impatient and thinking I can start over with the second protector. Luckily, the squeegee worked wonders. It was so satisfying to watch the bubbles go away while I was clearing them. What bothered me though, is the edges took some time to stick to the screen. I needed to press the edges down with my palm repeatedly until it stuck into place. My friend suggested to let the film set for at least 5-10 minutes so it would stick and using a hairdryer can really come in handy as it won't adhere if it is too wet, especially on the edges.
I almost messed up too when I failed to align the corners where they should be (camera, sensors, speakers). Good thing was that the screen protector kept moving around. Just be careful not to press down with the squeegee too hard as the film stretches quite easily. You wouldn’t want a deformed screen protector, of course. If you’re having trouble clearing the bubbles, take your time.
Once looking crisp and free from air bubbles, I left it for a solid 30 minutes to sit. I went back to it to make sure I had all sides pressed firmly down. Thinking I was done at last, the manual said it’s important to leave it for a few hours. It was also stated that the bubbles will gradually disappear as soon as the moisture underneath the film completely dried up. It might take overnight or a day for some but bottom line is just trust the manufacturer that it would work. I impatiently left it overnight and checked it at the crack of dawn.
Here comes the testing part. There were no swiping and tapping issues after placing the film. I was also worried that rainbow colors will be visible since it was a wet installation, but there were none! I don't know if it's a bad idea but I intentionally scratched it with my nails to see if it would leave a mark. The following day, the scratch was still there but already faded and was hardly noticeable. I was amazed and I’m counting on it to make my phone look brand new for a long time.
Translucent, sleek, sexy — that’s exactly how my phone screen looked. I almost feel bad that I underestimated the installation part as I almost wanted to throw the first screen protector I used. If done correctly and patiently, you will have a premium looking phone. Don’t rush it if you don’t want to regret it. So for you guys who are afraid of the “wet installation”, give it a try. It was a bit difficult for me, but I’ll do it again if it means maintaining the high quality of my Samsung Galaxy S9. And besides, the S9