The guy in the phone shop told me I didn't need a screen protector with my note as it has gorilla glass, do you really needed one?
I do enjoy using the stylus a lot
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I was of the same opinion that SGN doesnt need a screen protector.
Now I have minor scratches on my screen (after 4 months of using it), they are visible when you put device under light.
Just to clarify I keep my right pocket free from anything (keys, coins, etc), plus I have a flip cover. Despite all of this I incurred scratches on the screen.
My advice is keep the screen protector, dont neglect it.
i always have a screen protector
its an expensive device, even if it is 1/million chance of getting a scratch, a screen protector is only a couple of £'s
I use my S-Pen over a matte screen protector and it's fine once you get used to the texture. It's always going to be different if it's not the screen you are touching.
I can't deny the super nice feel of using the stylus or even fingers on the screen itself. But yeah, like panyan said, the SGN is quite expensive, so I'd rather get used to the screen protector than risk scratches. And other people tend to use my phone a lot for games and stuff --- :| so that adds security.
However, if you use your phone very differently, like say: You never put it in your pocket and you have a flip cover, and you make sure to leave it on a flat surface when not in use --- I think you can make do without a protector. )
Yes, you do need a screen protector, all it takes is one grain of sand in your pocket to scratch your screen, gorilla glass or not it will scratch.
Gorilla glass is just scratch resistant not scratch proof.
Now fitting one without getting dust/dirt trapped underneath is another thing, I normally but a multi-pack as i know i am going to ruin a few.
An note owner recommend these though i have not tried them myself as i got a one with my gel case and i manged to fit it fist time perfect .
A nice generic guide to fitting a screen protector.
John.
You don't need screen protector. My screen is perfect after half-year using. I hate screen protectors, I feel it like a condom...
I usually fit one, have done to my other devices, have to agree some of them restrict you, have tried media devils on my wife's iPad, it gave you a tip to add few drops of water, then wipe clean this reduces the static which makes the dust attract, works a treat, have just ordered a 6 pack, interesting that gorilla glass is not as tough as they suggest
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You don't need screen protector. My screen is perfect after half-year using. I hate screen protectors, I feel it like a condom...
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so you will replace anyones device who listens to this information and decides not to fit a screen protector and then their screen gets scratched?
I have been using this spray to clean all my notebooks, tablets, phones for a couple of years and it works great, and it`s cheap.
Just spray a small amount on a clean cloth and not directly on the screen
John.
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There are two different things:
- Toughness
- Hardness
Toughness is how much you can bend something by before it breaks, think of a ruler, you can bend it into a big curve before it snaps -> good toughness
Glass on the other hand, the slightest knock (a tiny bend in the material), and it shatters -> bad toughness
Hardness is the surface resistance; so you can use a sharp knife on a ruler and it will cut into it -> low hardness
But with glass youd have to push alot harder for it to cut into it -> high hardness
Now we've got those simple analogies out of the way: Gorilla Glass is designed to extremely TOUGH, not hard, but TOUGH.
This means you can take a piece of Gorilla Glass and load the thing up will lots of weight and it will bend and bend and bend and finally breaks alot later than normal glass would
BUT, Gorilla Glass is no better than standard glass in a HARDNESS test, so you can still easily scratch the surface
(on the Corning site they claim that the surface has an "armour" but when looking through the technical material properties, the hardness test is inconclusive of this advantage)
Have you seen this Gorilla Glass 2 Video.
http://www.informationweek.com/news/mobility/smart_phones/232400088
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in that video the guy is applying a load to the glass and the glass is supported at the edge by a metal ring - so it is a flexural bending test
he says at the beginning that it is the industry standard strength test, which is neither toughness or hardness (just to confuse things )
basically this reinforces my point that gorilla glass is designed to bend under load and not crack - thanks for that video
EDIT: haha! just seen the end of that video:
normal soda lime - 27 pounds
fortified soda lime - 55 pounds
1mm GG2 - +120lbs
0.8mm GG2 - +120lbs
he could only get up to 120lbs of force and then claimed "20% thinner for the same performance" LLLOOOOLLLL
DUDE - youve got to take the samples to failure before you make performance claims!
It might be rated for up to 120lbs to manufactures even though it most likely can take more, but as with everything there might be strength variation between different batches of glass, plus it would look bad if it broke.
120lbs = 8st 8lb that`s a lot of weight.
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i always have a screen protector
Im using before a matt anti static screen guard but too dim. now im using clear guard and im satisfied so clear and bright.
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Definitely go with a screen protector. Worst case scenario you scratch the screen protector and feel relieved that it wasn't the screen!
I use the glas.t which has saved my girlfriends iphone from drops twice (plus a bunch of scratches) and my Note is still in pristine condition.
The arguments against a screen protector are null when you consider that there is a real risk of scratching your screen and a replacement means £££.
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nope i had my note for nearly 2month now and its still in mint condition, people on here claim to have scratched there screen using the s pen but i cant see how thats possible its designed to work on the glass, i am getting a oleophobic screen protector tho just incase and for peace of mind, but imo my gs2 and my g-note screens are tough as nails and i think even without a protector they will remain in mint condition.
I applied a screen protector on my iPhone 3gs before I touched it with my bare hands... I took it off a month after and after that I never used screen protectors again.
Sure, it ended up with a lil scratch which was only visible with a strong light and certain angle.
But on my old HD2 or Desire HD I never got a scratch - I always used a leather case for them.
On my new Galaxy note I wont use a screen protector either - fitted a nice Flip Cover first thing I did.
Usability -> Protection
You'll still sell the phone after 6 or 12 months why not enjoy it as much as you can.
Like another user said; it's like using a condom. Agreed, I hate condoms.
If you end up getting a screen protector, I would suggest Zaag. Extremely durable. In fact, they are almost impossible to break.
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
Uhm, I had 3 scratches after putting it in my jeans pocket (it was the only thing in there, no keys or anything else).
The Note scratches easier than my old Nokia 5800 plastic phone and my Cheap hannspad tegra 2 tablet (which by the way has 1 scratch after ~1.5 years and I've been dropping it, throwing it, treating it like crap.. but this thing doesn't want to die
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just asking because the phone is so big. I didn't use either on my SGS II either and had no issues with major scratches or resale. (sold for $405 on Ebay recently) with photographed blemishes with a small scratch and dings on the body. normal wear and tear.
I don't view my phones as jewelry or rare baseball cards. Resale has always been better than if I spent $50 on cases and screen protectors I buy my phones used and don;t worry about a few blemishes. The slim form factor and smooth screen outweighs the need for a perfectly blemish free device. The larger these devices get the less I am inclined to make them even larger.
Am I alone in this?
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No.
10chars.
I don't use a screen protector or case either
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I don't use a screen protector or case either
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no rubber we go raw?
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Im not using a case or screen protector. Not too sure about a case working with the car dock and I didnt think a screen protector was necessary with gorilla glass.
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(...) and I didnt think a screen protector was necessary with gorilla glass.
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in fact it could be safer - even with all my paranoia and safety precautions I happened to scratch my previous device - the glass is not sand-resistant
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in fact it could be safer - even with all my paranoia and safety precautions I happened to scratch my previous device - the glass is not sand-resistant
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My SGS II was scratched as well but not bad enough to affect it's usefulness or sale. I had one scratch and I really did not baby the device and carried it in my pockets with all kinds of things. The glass scratch resistant not scratch proof. It takes a lot to scratch it though,
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Im not using a case or screen protector. Not too sure about a case working with the car dock and I didnt think a screen protector was necessary with gorilla glass.
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It really isn't UNLESS one is OCD about their device and would not be able to sleep if a blemish should occur. One of the reasons I buy used other than to save money is the phone is already marred. The first "door ding" or dent on a shiny new car or guitar is the worst. I don't buy either new either. Maybe I am more OCD than I thought
I always install screen protector and case to my mobile phones. Mostly because I prefer to keep all my device in prestine condition rather than resale value. I find it is less economical to "protect" your device than just leave it as it is. For example, I have spend $200 on different cases and screen protectors during my 1.5 years ownership of iphone 4. I doubt I sell my iphone 4 for $200 more.
But some Note's case provides a functionality in addition to protection. Those wallet case let you store credit card and cash inside so you don't have to carry addtional wallet, which is really appealing.
Mine had fine lines already.... so much abt the glass...
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I use a cheap 10 dollar case/belt clip, but no screen protector. I used a Dell Streak for a little over a year. Had a screen protector for about 2 months, took it off and never used one again. I didn't even bother with one on the Note.
After confirming that the screen is gorilla glass, I removed screen protector (it was scratched anyway). Not a single thing visible in the screen glass after 5 months. Of course I do not carry the phone in a pocket with sharp metal objects / sand / industrial cutting tools / diamonds...
The battery cover is another thing, it gets marks (lost texture) where it touches the table. Poor plastic, sorry. Anyway, replacing the battery cover costs the same as a case, and you don't have to cope with the extra size...
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I always install screen protector and case to my mobile phones. Mostly because I prefer to keep all my device in prestine condition rather than resale value. I find it is less economical to "protect" your device than just leave it as it is. For example, I have spend $200 on different cases and screen protectors during my 1.5 years ownership of iphone 4. I doubt I sell my iphone 4 for $200 more.
But some Note's case provides a functionality in addition to protection. Those wallet case let you store credit card and cash inside so you don't have to carry addtional wallet, which is really appealing.
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Interesting take. I don't know about pulling out all of that every time I want to use the phone though. For those who wear a suit and carry in their jacket pockets might be a great idea than the back pocket. I am leery of carrying a phone that sticks out above my back pocket though. Always carry in the front.
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After confirming that the screen is gorilla glass, I removed screen protector (it was scratched anyway). Not a single thing visible in the screen glass after 5 months. Of course I do not carry the phone in a pocket with sharp metal objects / sand / industrial cutting tools / diamonds...
The battery cover is another thing, it gets marks (lost texture) where it touches the table. Poor plastic, sorry. Anyway, replacing the battery cover costs the same as a case, and you don't have to cope with the extra size...
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Battery covers are Cheaper than all but the $2 Hong Kong gel cases. I have a White Note prefer a dark one but it was the only one available used at the time. I found one doesn't see blemishes as easily on the back cover. It came with the " Samsung foilio cover" but getting Sand under the screen cover could be a problem here at the beach so I dumped it.
i don't use either of them.... but i'd be happier if I did. Because the back panel of the phone already looks a bit scratched and bruised... whereas the screen has a noticeable thin scratch on it.
But anyways its just a phone after all, and being too obsessive about every small dot or change of it isn't too good for us.
OMG This it very cook thing
I'm just using a $3.50 matte screen protector (pack of three) with a $3.90 neoprene pouch from ebay.
Tried the TPU stuff, but that stuff attracts dust into the space between the screen and the bezel (about 1/10 of an inch opening?). Nasty crap.
i dont use either, never did with my hd2 either
Im thinking about screen protector - but case ? Hell no. I used a case on my iPhone 3G and guess what - the case scratched my screen, resulting in matte spots on the corners.
Just keep the keys in another pocket
My Note is used bare unless being transported in my bag and then it resides in a cheap Shocksock from Ebay ... I used to be fanatical about cases for my phones but hate the extra bulk and I use my car dock several times a day which just isn't practical alongside a case ...
The Notes beauty shouldn't be hidden beneath an ugly case ...
Bare is best in my opinion
I usually don't create threads and make posts but I haven't seem much talk about this product and decided to share my experiences.
I bought the iloome screen mate screen protector after watching flossy carters youtube review and he said it was "A GO". I have had it installed for about 2 days and so far so good. It is tempered glass so it is super smooth and clear. It is not edge to edge (but pretty close) so my cases still fit without a problem.
The touch sensitivity is good but not great. Every so often I do get missed registers but it is not that bad. I installed it slightly off of the back button and I have some problems getting that button to work from time to time but this is not the screens fault, it is mine.
I had the Zagg and hated the sticky feeling of it, the small wrinkles and it make the screen a bit blurry. The iLoome feels and looks just like the naked screen.
If you are looking for a new screen protector I recommend you take a look at this one.
http://www.iloome.com/Galaxy-S-III-ScreenMate/b/6180893011?ie=UTF8&title=Galaxy+S+III
FYI: I am no way affiliated with iLoome in any way, just trying to give back to the community!
Looks nice...are the camera and proximity sensors covered or cut out?
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Looks nice...are the camera and proximity sensors covered or cut out?
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The camera, ear piece, sensor are all cut out. Menu, back, notification light are not but have an outline of the buttons, so if you line it up correctly, you can see the back light of the menu and back buttons.
it also comes with two home button covers to match the height of the new screen after installed.
I just got this yesterday after having seen Flossys video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0LTYSfrcb8 Great product, went on with no bubbles. I was a bit worried about my case fitting (Trident Kraken), but it worked perfectly.
correction to previous post the only cut outs are the ear piece and the home button, i just took mine off today after about two weeks of use. there is a notable change in screen response a as not a big deal to some, to me it was too bad and the fact that the uag and other various cases i own did fit, they didn't fit correctly ex. the volume and power buttons being more difficult to press for me anyway. I also dropped my phone with this on from about 3inches and it cracked by the ear piece. others may have had better luck maybe i just got a bad one out of the bunch but in my own experiences i wouldn't choose to buy this again...
So the cut outs are just clear cut outs then?
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So the cut outs are just clear cut outs then?
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correct except the home button and speaker up top
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correct except the home button and speaker up top
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Thanks for the info......kinda sucks that the SAMSUNG logo is covered up
How much woild this score over 10?
I never really paid attention to the samsung logo being covered until you said something about it.
What do you mean score over 10?
I have had it for over a week now and still like it.. I love how it feels to most. Out of all of the screen protectors I have tried, Zagg, Zagg HD, the cheap ones from the mall, this is the best by far! It does catch finger smudges like the naked screen but quick wipe on your paints removes them very easily. I highly suggest this product, just be sure to install it correctly to reduce frustration that I am having with the back button sensitivity. You can install a rom with nav buttons to fix that but I like my screen real estate.
I was excited to see a glass protector for th s3. Thanks to Erica Griffin's excellent YouTube review. Since spigen's glas discontinued due to screen sensitivity issues, I have been using their ultra crystal and nano clear plastic protectors. They were good, but I miss the feel of glass, and finger prints aren't as easily wiped off compared to glass. anyway, I Just installed the iloome screenmate last night for my S3. I got it on 95% perfect, no issues due to installation like the OP. However, I do have a complaint on the Sensitivity reduction. there have been unresponsive touches, almost seem like I have to press harder than usual. It's really annoying. I'll put up with the dots, but screen sensitivity is important to me. It sucks when the plastic films are more sensitive than the iloome glass.
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I was excited to see a glass protector for th s3. Thanks to Erica Griffin's excellent YouTube review. Since spigen's glas discontinued due to screen sensitivity issues, I have been using their ultra crystal and nano clear plastic protectors. They were good, but I miss the feel of glass, and finger prints aren't as easily wiped off compared to glass. anyway, I Just installed the iloome screenmate last night for my S3. I got it on 95% perfect, no issues due to installation like the OP. However, I do have a complaint on the Sensitivity reduction. there have been unresponsive touches, almost seem like I have to press harder than usual. It's really annoying. I'll put up with the dots, but screen sensitivity is important to me. It sucks when the plastic films are more sensitive than the iloome glass.
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update: it's been a few days. i am getting a little used to the iloome glass. If I have to do it over again, I'll stay with the plastic film protectors. Now I just have to accept the iloome glass is as good as it'll get for the S3. Lessons learned, don't get a phone with curved screen if you like glass protectors.
I have the iloome and like it a lot. I had one a few weeks ago that the glue failed on, iloome gave me a quick friendly refund. I figured I'd go back to plastic, after two weeks I really missed the feel of glass and reordered the iloome. I have a little bit of a rainbow effect under the glass but I have to look for it to see it. At this p point I'm extremely happy with the iloome.
To answer the earlier post I'm at a high 8 out of 10.
Following is an image of the rainbow effect I see. (note it I rarely notice it unless I am looking for it.
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I just bought this iloome thing, because im having this weird issue where my screen is getting warm or hot but not the battery when ever I just browsing stuff or checking facebook for like 10 mins. I thought its my cpu but i just watched a movie on netflix and it didnt get hot or anything. So idk if I just have a high temeperature or what so i hope iloome will solve my this issue.
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update: it's been a few days. i am getting a little used to the iloome glass. If I have to do it over again, I'll stay with the plastic film protectors. Now I just have to accept the iloome glass is as good as it'll get for the S3. Lessons learned, don't get a phone with curved screen if you like glass protectors.
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update #2: I have the iloome creame case along side with tempered glass. The case is your typical hard plastic case that provides minimal (if any) drop protection. The fit and finish is very good, and doesn't feel cheap. Anyway, my 1 year old grab my phone from the table and threw it to the tile floor. It landed on the corner of the phone, cracked the iloome tempered glass, nothing else is damaged.
So yes, it probably saved my screen, and I am grateful.
iloome doesnt back their product...email only!!
Bought the iloome tempered glass for my Note 3..did the shower antidust/debris thing- 10 minutes.. washed hands..set everything up- read directions..cleaned phone- cleaned phone again..(cleaned until my facial hair grew back)
yet.. after carefully applying the glass, there we go..debris under glass.
carefully lifted glass..no breakage- tried to use dust stickers, scotch tape on both surfaces..
applied again..same debris. emailed iloome- stated issue- the problem here is static electricity!! not just airborne dust. they will not exchange. only sell you another one at a discount..although ismooth and other companys provide phone numbers to call them, and even offer to send you more to help out.. Iloome does not. My advice?
Buyer beware! destatic yourself..( like when handling electrical chipsets..)memory chips, etc.) very frustrating to WASTE almost 30 bucks to accomplish this CLEANROOM NECESSARY process. maybe its time to tell some companies where to put their gadgets.
This is a review of Anker Tempered Glass premium screen protector for Galaxy S5. http://www.ianker.com/product/77SMGLXS5-1T1A
Let me start this review with a basic explanation of PET Film vs Tempered Glass screen protectors. Film is for scratch protection. Direct impact will shatter your display glass even with 4H hardness film screen protector. Tempered Glass offers scratch and impact protections where these are typically rated at 9H hardness and will absorb direct impact, shattering only in extreme case. If you want ultimate protection - tempered glass is the way to go! Until recently, tempered glass screen protectors used to be thick and heavy, and used adhesive which sometimes wasn't sticking on the edges (thicker glass, less flexibility, worse edge adhesion). Also, in the past you had not too many choices, and tempered glass protectors were very expensive. A lot of this has changed today, and Anker's new product is an example of it. Here is what I found.
It arrived in a very secure slim package with all the necessary installation instructions and accessories. I have dealt with other brand name premium tempered glass screen protectors in the past, and this package was as complete as any other which cost 2x-3x as much. You get your generous size micro-fiber cloth, bubble removal tab (plastic, not some cheap carton), a sticker for dust removal, alcohol prep pad, detailed instructions, and one tempered glass screen protector, very carefully packaged. Installation is very easy, a lot simpler than with a film protector. First of all, you need a dust free environment and a clean non-static surface. I use our kitchen granite top island, where I do all of my reviews. Make sure your hands are washed with a soap and dried afterwards. Another trick I use - ALWAYS install screen protector without my t-shirt (yeah, topless!!! ). You know how much you read on the internet about "go to your bathroom, let the shower run to get rid off dust in the air, blah, blah, blah". Sure, you get rid of dust in the air, and then you lean over your phone to install screen protector, specks of dust from your t-shirt get in there by static lol!!! So anyway, make sure hands are clean, phone display is wiped with alcohol pad to get rid off oil, and then still wipe it with a micro-fiber cloth so there is no dust.
The installation itself is easy because unlike thin film screen protector which bends in your hands, you can hold tempered glass by the edge with your fingers without bending so it's easy to align it with a phone. Be careful because you will have about a mil of margin to fit it between edges of the phone frame. But don't worry, if you mess it up, just lift the screen protector with your finger nail and apply it again. I did it 3 times with mine until I got it perfect. You will know when it's perfect when you can squeeze all the air bubbles from underneath (first time it wasn't sticking along right edge until I realized I overlapped it with a phone edge). Finally it went on like a butter, no bubbles, perfect adhesion around edges, and worked well with UAG case.
Now, about this glass protector itself. It's very thin, only 0.33mm thick. The touch feeling is like a perfect glass display, very smooth. Nearly perfect transparency. Anker has it in a spec as 94% light penetration, while to me it was like nothing on top of the screen. It has 9H hardness, anti-chip rounded edges, shatter proof so in case of direct hard impact it won't shatter into tiny sharp pieces. Also, it's smudge and fingerprint resistant, thanks to oleophobic coating.
Overall, I was very impressed with a quality of Anker's tempered glass screen protector and very pleased with end results after installation. It definitely has a premium spec comparable to other brand name tempered glass protectors, it doesn't distort or alter the color of the screen, it feels like a real smooth glass and thin enough not too add extra bulk to your S5, and the most important - it should give you a piece of mind beyond just a basic scratch protection. This one gets my high recommendation!
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How's the fingerprint scanning with the screen protector on? Any difference?
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How's the fingerprint scanning with the screen protector on? Any difference?
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Gotta ask my wife, it's her phone Not even sure if she has it enabled. But don't see why it would be a problem. Home button is open so it shouldn't cause any problem. Due to glass being thin, it will be easy to slide the finger. I'm using on my Note 2 Seidio VITREO glass which is twice as thick, and you can really feel a cavity around home button. So to answer your question, it should NOT be a problem since S5 home button is open and not recessed too much.
Looks nice but unfortunately the link from the Anker site to Amazon US brings up a plastic film product from Anker. I searched everywhere in Amazon and can't find the glass screen protector.
White definitely looks better than the black, it gives a nice contrast. Now I wish I would have got a white phone instead.
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I have a Spigen glass tr slim and it's actually easier to use the fingerprint scanner with it on. I believe it's .23mm though.
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Looks nice but unfortunately the link from the Anker site to Amazon US brings up a plastic film product from Anker. I searched everywhere in Amazon and can't find the glass screen protector.
White definitely looks better than the black, it gives a nice contrast. Now I wish I would have got a white phone instead.
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It was temporary sold out, now it's back in stock. Check that link again!
water
How does the protector handle getting wet? More, specifically, can the adhesive around the edges survive water?
This is a review of ZeroLemon Note 4 tempered glass screen protector. http://zerolemon.com/product/zerole...-protector-for-samsung-galaxy-note-4-full-hd/
To be honest, I wasn't planning to create a separate review thread for this tempered glass protector after I confirmed that it has "halo" effect along the edges where it didn't stick to the screen of Note 4. As most of you already aware, Note 4 screen is slightly curved toward the edges and as a result a thicker screen protector, such as tempered glass, will not be able to flex and stick to that part of the screen. As a matter of fact, even some of the film screen protectors have problem with that, and I see some manufacturers pre-cutting them to cover only the display portion of the screen. Hopefully a robust solution will be available soon, but what do we do in a meantime?
I thought I will wait and see until a week after getting my Note 4 I discovered a small hairline scratch on a screen of my brand spanking new phone with Gorilla 3 glass. That quickly changed my mind and I figured to apply Zerolemon tempered glass protector while I'm waiting for a better solution. I didn't buy it and received it as a review sample in exchange for my honest opinion about it. But for $8.99 I think it worth every penny even as a temporary solution. Here is why.
Beside the low price, this is actually high quality tempered glass protector offering a typical 9H hardness rating, rounded edges, high glass clarity like original display, the same touch screen sensitivity for both finger touch and s-pen touch, and oleophobic coating to minimize fingerprints (which actually works quite well). And even so it has the same feeling like an original display glass, it feels less slippery when sliding your finger. The only problem, it doesn't stick to the edges and you can see this so called "halo" effect which is visible only with a black background. I demonstrated in my pictures below how it looks in both cases.
Also, I had no problem using it with my UAG Maverick case where the top of the glass protector doesn't even touch the bumper of the case, and the bottom of the glass protector goes underneath of it. I'm typically very anal about screen protector installation and will not allow a single speck of dust, so halo effect is not acceptable by my standards. But to be honest I had this screen protector since yesterday and totally forgot about those edges while enjoying a bit more of carefree tossing of my phone in the pocket.
Oh, and forgot to mention the most important part - installation took literally less than a minute. I used included alcohol wipe to clean the screen. Then, removed a protective film from a "sticky" part of the glass and laid it down pushing air bubbles out with my thumb after application. Of course, make sure you are working in dust-free area and have you hands washed with soap before starting. Though no specific instruction was included with this protector, if you don't have previous experience, just look up videos on YT.
Here are the pictures.
Unboxing, before install
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After the install
With UAG case installed
With screen on (white and black background)
I have the UAG MAVERICK also and mine went under the case on the top and bottom left corners. I guess it's the way you align it. Either way it's a nice piece of glass but the huge halo and going under the case on the corners I did not like. So I took it off and put the xtreme Spartan on. Smaller than the LG but less halo and doesn't go under case. So I am keeping that one on until something better comes along.
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Here is the pic I took of mine right after I installed it today. I am, like you, happy with the protector otherwise. The halo is ginormous, even by my standards (I'm not extremely picky) and I was worried maybe my screen curve was more than everybody elses'. But, seeing your, I guess not. The help around the home button, for me, is particularly disconcerting. Anyhow, I'm using it despite the ugly halo, until we can get some curved glass. I do like the fact that it covers almost the whole screen. It's smooth and high quality.
k.babymamma said:
Here is the pic I took of mine right after I installed it today. I am, like you, happy with the protector otherwise. The halo is ginormous, even by my standards (I'm not extremely picky) and I was worried maybe my screen curve was more than everybody elses'. But, seeing your, I guess not. The help around the home button, for me, is particularly disconcerting. Anyhow, I'm using it despite the ugly halo, until we can get some curved glass. I do like the fact that it covers almost the whole screen. It's smooth and high quality.
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That's allot of halo
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I know,right? Lol I can get it to go out with my finger depresssing, but it comes right back when I lift up my finger. It's even all the way around so maybe my screen is extra curvy?
Wow massive halo my spigen has none think I'll stick to the plastic
k.babymamma said:
Here is the pic I took of mine right after I installed it today. I am, like you, happy with the protector otherwise. The halo is ginormous, even by my standards (I'm not extremely picky) and I was worried maybe my screen curve was more than everybody elses'. But, seeing your, I guess not. The help around the home button, for me, is particularly disconcerting. Anyhow, I'm using it despite the ugly halo, until we can get some curved glass. I do like the fact that it covers almost the whole screen. It's smooth and high quality.
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Holy cow. Mine is nowhere near that size; even vectron has a slightly larger halo than mine. I'm guessing I really just managed to hit the sweet spot, because my halo is pretty thin, and frankly, since my Verus has a lip, I'm not too worried. It is, after all, really just security for if it somehow lands face first, and the edges aren't important if that happens.
I still can't believe they haven't figured out how to deal with the curve, though. If our screen is glass and curved, why can't they manufacture a tempered glass piece that has a slight curve as well? Seems ridiculous to me.
Now, if I can just find a dock that will allow a Verus case....
EDIT: Try putting something very heavy on the front of your phone overnight to see if that might finally make it adhere, for those who have this problem? I know I tried that with my old Note 2, when I accidentally bent a corner up (and yes, apparently it is possible to do so), and so I set a thick glass skull on the corner overnight. It helped quite a bit, actually. It didn't completely go flat, but it definitely lessened the problem.
How many of you guys use your beloved OnePlus 3 without any form of protection? I mean without screen protectors or case or skin. I've been using my phone without any case or skin for past 5 months and with only default screen protector it came with. I'm thinking of removing it, so, was asking if it's a good idea to use without any screen protector
Update: I just want to say that I went for rhino shield crash guard. I've been using it for quite a while now, and so far it has really grown on me. It's not too big or bulky and offers good protection.
0xelectron said:
How many of you guys use your beloved OnePlus 3 without any form of protection? I mean without screen protectors or case or skin. I've been using my phone without any case or skin for past 5 months and with only default screen protector it came with. I'm thinking of removing it, so, was asking if it's a good idea to use without any screen protector
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I did. I had my op3 since July and I never used cases or screen protectors. I did dropped it a couple of times, the aluminium developed some light scuffs, and on the display you could only see some fine scratches. In January my gf dropped it, and it shattered the glass. I got it repaired at one plus service centre, and they sent it back with a screen protector. Now I also ordered a pretty case, just in case... I don't want it to happen again. A really tough phone overall
0xelectron said:
How many of you guys use your beloved OnePlus 3 without any form of protection? I mean without screen protectors or case or skin. I've been using my phone without any case or skin for past 5 months and with only default screen protector it came with. I'm thinking of removing it, so, was asking if it's a good idea to use without any screen protector
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I dropped my phone 6 f***** inches off the ground WITH a screen protector and no case. Shattered the glass accross the whole top of the phone. It all depends on what material and how it falls. This phone has 2.5d glass meaning the front glass protrudes a tiny bit and it curves to the edges. If you drop it on any sort of surface that is harder than glass like cement, asphalt or ceramic, it will shattered the screen if it lands on any corner where the glass touches first.
Now how the heck you can use this thing without a case blows my mind, I can not hold this phone without a case, it literally slips out of my hand.
crzykiller said:
I dropped my phone 6 f***** inches off the ground WITH a screen protector and no case. Shattered the glass accross the whole top of the phone. It all depends on what material and how it falls. This phone has 2.5d glass meaning the front glass protrudes a tiny bit and it curves to the edges. If you drop it on any sort of surface that is harder than glass like cement, asphalt or ceramic, it will shattered the screen if it lands on any corner where the glass touches first.
Now how the heck you can use this thing without a case blows my mind, I can not hold this phone without a case, it literally slips out of my hand.
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Yeah, it's pretty slippery. But, the added bulk of case just didn't cut it. And I've this urge to look at the phone's design, appreciate it and show off (lol!) every now and then. And stories like this make me skeptical and vulnerable. I also haven't found a good case to go with it.
I'm fully naked and it s amazing . It s so slim and without screen protector is so much better. That screen protector is not even covering full screen..It makes the experience very unpleasant
Well i am a fan of skins , so that's what I've got with a silicone sleeve over that and my default screen protector that came with the phone , it would be my luck to remove the protector and a stone finds its way in my pocket ...
I have big amounts of love for this phone! Coming from a moto g play after smashing my opo it is a phenomenal upgrade and with the dbrand concrete skin its a sexy phone haha but the screen scratches way too easily for my liking and that's with me being careful but its fine/micro scratches that appear under certain light now it's not gonna make me not use it but I feel it could have been better.
I'm also a fan of skins. I've got a carbon fiber dbrand skin and also had my screen replaced by the one plus service center so I'm using the pre installed screen protector that came with the new screen. The dbrand skin really helps with grip. I just can't use a case the added bulk just ruins the experience of using the device for me. Don't know why I've always been like that with my devices. I hate cases. OCD I guess.
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Living without screen protector/temper glass since last September. And oh boi is it durable: beach sand, 10+ drop to flood tile, washing in sink. No dink or scrape...the only micro scrape I got is trying the damn s-pen and it doesn't even work! I do use cases tho. Pic as reference.
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Without any protection here. I dont mind if my phone got scratches or something. I use my phones so long that i couldnt sell them anyway when i stop using them cause its not worth anything any more.
So why should i hide my nice metal body phone and some plastic stuff? No, thx
Got a transparant case with a dbrand. Also a screen protector since I was getting allot of scratches..
i got only a case around the back. from time to time i saw a few deeper scratches on my screen. i took care all the time to not scratch my screen, but i still found some scratches. I removed them with polish for car windshields. They are completely gone now.