Aduro Membrane Anti-Glare (or Ultra-Clear) screen protector? - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Just recently bought a 3-pack of Basalguardz, and while the protector itself is bad (doesn't distort quality, doesn't feel too different than plain screen, etc), I put on two of the three and couldn't get rid of bubbling that appeared on both top and bottom. I actually ordered them on mistake (wanting to buy the anti-glare one), but from Amazon reviews, it doesn't seem much better in that regard.
Anyway, can anybody comment on Aduro Membrane screen protectors (anti-glare particularly) and how they fit? I'm not too concerned about screen quality of the anti-glare option as long as it actually is anti-glare/matte (only a small percentage of my phone usage "requires" a high-quality screen), but whether I end up with that same bubble effect on top/bottom/sides as with the Basalguardz is a big deal to me.
I'm sure there are better options out there, but I don't feel comfortable spending more than $5 on a single screen protector when I'm liable to screw up at least once out of every three, and $5 for a 3-pack seems nice.

I actually just got these yesterday. This fit is...eh. Not super impressed by that aspect. I have slight bubbling effects around the edges, because trying to align the camera whole perfectly made it so the right side of the protector is basically resting on the end of the glass. It's barely noticeable, but present. However, it is most definitely the clearest SP I have ever used. It's basically like having it unprotected.
magus57 said:
Just recently bought a 3-pack of Basalguardz, and while the protector itself is bad (doesn't distort quality, doesn't feel too different than plain screen, etc), I put on two of the three and couldn't get rid of bubbling that appeared on both top and bottom. I actually ordered them on mistake (wanting to buy the anti-glare one), but from Amazon reviews, it doesn't seem much better in that regard.
Anyway, can anybody comment on Aduro Membrane screen protectors (anti-glare particularly) and how they fit? I'm not too concerned about screen quality of the anti-glare option as long as it actually is anti-glare/matte (only a small percentage of my phone usage "requires" a high-quality screen), but whether I end up with that same bubble effect on top/bottom/sides as with the Basalguardz is a big deal to me.
I'm sure there are better options out there, but I don't feel comfortable spending more than $5 on a single screen protector when I'm liable to screw up at least once out of every three, and $5 for a 3-pack seems nice.
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kmakiki said:
I actually just got these yesterday. This fit is...eh. Not super impressed by that aspect. I have slight bubbling effects around the edges, because trying to align the camera whole perfectly made it so the right side of the protector is basically resting on the end of the glass. It's barely noticeable, but present. However, it is most definitely the clearest SP I have ever used. It's basically like having it unprotected.
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Do you think it would fit properly (as in, without bubbling around the edges) if it was moved a little in any direction (even if that means covering the camera a bit - unless that'd also mean the speaker and therefore bubbling around there)? If not, I may want to continue my search...after seeing how easily I could pop the BasalGuardz off (in order to return it), I definitely don't want bubbling around the edges.

I'm also looking at this Fosman Anti-Glare screen protector, since it does leave a little empty space on the sides (and eliminates the bubbling problem as a result) - any thoughts? Most of the bad reviews seem to be regarding the pixelation due to it being anti-glare (no-duh).

I don't know about the Fosman, but yeah, if you moved mine to the left a wee bit, it would not cover the speaker at all, and get rid of the bubbling. It's just that the fit is not perfect. Also, protip, this guy in particular seems to be a lint magnet. The first one I applied just sucked the lint up; moved to a different, less linty area of my apartment, and got it on clean as a whistle.

kmakiki said:
I don't know about the Fosman, but yeah, if you moved mine to the left a wee bit, it would not cover the speaker at all, and get rid of the bubbling. It's just that the fit is not perfect. Also, protip, this guy in particular seems to be a lint magnet. The first one I applied just sucked the lint up; moved to a different, less linty area of my apartment, and got it on clean as a whistle.
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Alright. I'll probably start with the Fosman then, since it's only $3 (hopefully doesn't take too long to ship since it's not Prime-eligible), and then move to the Aduro if anything; there doesn't seem to be many other decent ones on Amazon for the price, so hopefully either will do.

I have the Aduro. Its a good screen protector, but there's no way to get aligned 100% without some lifting around the edges because the screen protector is cut to size.

divinewisdom said:
I have the Aduro. Its a good screen protector, but there's no way to get aligned 100% without some lifting around the edges because the screen protector is cut to size.
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Ah, in that case, I'll make sure they're not cut to fit - I'd rather have a little missing on the edges than bubbling.

magus57 said:
I'm also looking at this Fosman Anti-Glare screen protector, since it does leave a little empty space on the sides (and eliminates the bubbling problem as a result) - any thoughts? Most of the bad reviews seem to be regarding the pixelation due to it being anti-glare (no-duh).
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Of course noticeable pixelation and it covers the phone really well. Almost to the top of the phone, but noticeable space on the bottom. So at the top dust and crap can get under and it looks dirty. Otherwise the matte feeling is great and works as suppose to.
Although I like the basal one better, these two are very comparable and can be had for cheap!

I just received mine and put it on and it fits perfectly! I love it!
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I hate the Aduro! There is absolutely no way to do it without lifting. You have NO IDEA how many hours i spent rubbing the edges and get them to stick. The Aduro came with three screen protectors. I rubbed the first one for a week, still lifts, apply the second one and rubbed it for a week, still life. I thought "Hey maybe it might go away in couple weeks" but NOPPPEEEEE IT GETS WORST. Next thing I know the lifting has spread to other edges of the screen protector. That's when I finally gave up.
I purchased this one and i"m happy with it so far. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00724P35O/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
*The right edge is not lifting, it's just light reflecting on the edges. This screen protector is absolutely PERFECT for me.
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I've had my Aduro screen protector for a week and the first one I put on was rough but the 2nd one was perfect and its working great. Doesn't even look like there's a protector on there.
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I ended up going with the Fosmon, and liked it so much that I ordered another 3-pack for when I need to replace them. I didn't apply it too well (kinda off with placement), but I can tell that when I do re-apply it (and correctly that time), there wouldn't be any bubbling. It sucks that it doesn't cover the entire front, but at least it covers the important parts.
As for actual quality - definitely improves outdoor viewing (still have to crank up the brightness, but everything can be read much more easily), and definitely love the silky/smooth feeling on the screen, great for Swype.

magus57 said:
Just recently bought a 3-pack of Basalguardz, and while the protector itself is bad (doesn't distort quality, doesn't feel too different than plain screen, etc), I put on two of the three and couldn't get rid of bubbling that appeared on both top and bottom. I actually ordered them on mistake (wanting to buy the anti-glare one), but from Amazon reviews, it doesn't seem much better in that regard.
Anyway, can anybody comment on Aduro Membrane screen protectors (anti-glare particularly) and how they fit? I'm not too concerned about screen quality of the anti-glare option as long as it actually is anti-glare/matte (only a small percentage of my phone usage "requires" a high-quality screen), but whether I end up with that same bubble effect on top/bottom/sides as with the Basalguardz is a big deal to me.
I'm sure there are better options out there, but I don't feel comfortable spending more than $5 on a single screen protector when I'm liable to screw up at least once out of every three, and $5 for a 3-pack seems nice.
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I've always taken my phone to my service provider...Verizon. I'm not sure about the other companies but Verizon will install your screen protector for their customers for free whether it's a new or used phone. They install screen protectors all the time and do a great job with no air bubbles. Hope this helps.

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SGP/Spigen Ultra Nano Clear Review

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.
lexluthor said:
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.
markysd said:
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.
lexluthor said:
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?

Seidio vitreo, beefy screen protector.

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http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SPTSSGS3-BK
This product is compatible with our ACTIVE® and ACTIVE® with Metal Kickstand. It is not compatible with our SURFACE™, CONVERT®, OBEX™, or Innocell/CONVERT® Plus and is not guaranteed to be compatible with other manufacturers' products.
Seidio's VITREO™ is a tempered glass material that utilizes advanced technology to shield and protect your Samsung Galaxy S III's screen. Made from a high grade glass with a 9H hardness rating, VITREO™ is shatterproof, allowing it to absorb impact and prevent damage from occurring to your screen. The VITREO™ surface feels just like the device's screen without interfering with touch sensitivity or optical clarity while giving you an extraordinary level of protection. The design and lightweight material will provide peace of mind no matter what comes in contact with your device.
- High grade tempered glass with a 9H hardness rating prevents damage in the event of scratches and abrasions
- Tapered (rounded) edges provide a premium and more aesthetically enhanced profile for your device
- Engineered to reinforce the strength of the critical points of impact which results in prolonged durability
- Oleophobic coating resists marks and smudges with advanced technology that reduces the appearance of fingerprints
- Full panel protects the entire screen without leaving any portion exposed
- Promotes touch sensitivity and enhances optical clarity
- Easy installation without bubbling and lifting
- Only 0.55mm (0.02in) thin
Contains:
- VITREO™ Screen Guard
- Microfiber Cloth
- Alcohol Wipe
- Plastic Pick
- 4 Home Button Stickers
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I have preordered, and shall review as soon as it comes in.
wow wow wow $40....
scarrmrcc said:
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SPTSSGS3-BK
I have preordered, and shall review as soon as it comes in.
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would love your feedback after a couple days/weeks use as the spigen version has poor feedback regarding the touch response... I def want one, but i need my devices responsivness
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would love your feedback after a couple days/weeks use as the spigen version has poor feedback regarding the touch response... I def want one, but i need my devices responsivness
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I just got mine today and from initial impressions, touch responsiveness appears to be completely unaffected.
And the oliophobic coating seems almost magical at dealing with my fingerprints.
Need to figure out something about the home button though. This thing is quite thick for a protector and makes the home button hard to press. Seidio includes stickers to put on it (2 pairs of clear and translucent blue), but they're transparent/translucent and apply a funky cylindrical magnification effect to the brushed metal look of the button which looks really weird and unattractive IMO, so I'm looking for an opaque option.
Bro, still no touch sensitivity issues? Seriously considering this glass screen protector as Spigen has discontinued their version (and they never made a blue one. -__- )
Does this interfere with putting a case on the phone? I have a puregear dualtek that I'm not gettin rid of, I'd hate to buy this and find out I need to choose one or the other.
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Bro, still no touch sensitivity issues? Seriously considering this glass screen protector as Spigen has discontinued their version (and they never made a blue one. -__- )
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I do have small issues with swipes being mistaken for taps (especially with vertical scrolling), but I had that problem before with no protector and I'm unsure if this has made it worse at all.
Though as for blue, you're SOL here too. You only get black or white.
kingston73 said:
Does this interfere with putting a case on the phone? I have a puregear dualtek that I'm not gettin rid of, I'd hate to buy this and find out I need to choose one or the other.
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The protector stops ~3mm from the edge of the phone (and in from that is ~1mm of slight tapering). This is sufficient clearance for their active cases (plastic over silicone, like the otterbox commuter line), but they explicitly state it's not compatible with their Surface (just plastic), Innocell (their battery case), and Convert (like an active around the innocell case) cases.
I'm honestly not sure whether your case would fit or not. I could give you some pictures of what this looks like on mine when I have another camera available this weekend.
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I do have small issues with swipes being mistaken for taps (especially with vertical scrolling), but I had that problem before with no protector and I'm unsure if this has made it worse at all.
Though as for blue, you're SOL here too. You only get black or white.
The protector stops ~3mm from the edge of the phone (and in from that is ~1mm of slight tapering). This is sufficient clearance for their active cases (plastic over silicone, like the otterbox commuter line), but they explicitly state it's not compatible with their Surface (just plastic), Innocell (their battery case), and Convert (like an active around the innocell case) cases.
I'm honestly not sure whether your case would fit or not. I could give you some pictures of what this looks like on mine when I have another camera available this weekend.
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I know they only make black and white with this, but at least I get the choice of a dark glass screen protector with this brand as opposed to Spigen's white only and Spectre's proximity, weird manufacturing pattern on glass problems.
In any case I'll wait for one of the big youtube reviewers to get this glass protector... If they ever will.
Got mine a few days ago when I get around to peeling off my Spigen ill update you guys
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I got mine yesterday. I don't notice any difference in sensitivity.
I do notice that it is really heavy. You will need a case with this because it is extremly ugly without a case. The fit is still too small for the screen. You can use a hybrid 2 piece case like the Musubo retro. You will hate having it with the UAG case or anything like that. It will fit but there will be a gap that just looks silly.
The sticker for the home button really cheap.
I purchased mine from Amazon and its going back. Gotta love Amazon.
Got mine today.
Hi Y´all!
Just installed it about 20 minutes ago.
Black was on back order so i ordered the white one.
Thought it would make an interesting contrast to the blue phone & case.
Now - not so sure but it´s too late.
Installation: Hmm - Not as easy as it sounds. At least not to me.
Lined it up with front speaker & home button first.
Problem arose the last couple of millimeters before the actual "contact" with the screen because there weren´t room to get a grab of the edges any more.
It ended up being about 3/10´th of a millimeter off centered at the home button
Won´t correct though. got a clean fit.
In use: Really slick surface. No fingerprints either
Sensitivity takes a hit No two ways around it.
Not much mind you. Subjectively i´d say about 95 % retained.
Is it a problem. Well -- non time critical use is fine - most of the time. Typing is a bit slower.
Temple run 2: Forget it. Just won´t work when one missed gesture is one too many.
I´ll leave it on for a while. Maybe screen sensitivity can be adjusted somhow.
Will post question in Q&A section. Search didn´t reveal anything.
As it is... well ... Close - very close.. but no cigar.
Honestly won´t reccommend it.
I can live with the slightly off alignment. But the sensitivity :crying: Rats - had such high hopes.
Regards
ELO
Everyone still happy with this. Seem to be many complaints on Amazon and want to pull the trigger.
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iLoome ScreenMate Tempered Glass Screen Protector

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
SneakySonBeach said:
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.

Review of Zerolemon Note 4 tempered glass screen protector w/lots of pics!!!

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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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.

Samsung Galaxy S8+ Official Screen Protector Quick Look

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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crzycrkr said:
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??
meeejay said:
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

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