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Okay, I know that everyone wants to protect their beautiful new phone's screen but every screen protector I have come across is such a ***** to put on.
Any recommendations on which are the best and HOW TO INSTALL them the easiest?
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Okay, I know that everyone wants to protect their beautiful new phone's screen but every screen protector I have come across is such a ***** to put on.
Any recommendations on which are the best and HOW TO INSTALL them the easiest?
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Dude, I'm pretty sure there is already a thread on this a few posts below... personally, I find eBay has the cheapest, and as long as you're careful in your application, they work great. I got one that reduces glare and doesn't collect fingerprints like the screen used to. They also have privacy screens, mirror screens, and more. Just depends on how much you pay. If you really have to have a perfect application of the screen and have the money, then get a screen protector at one of those little mall kiosks, where they are usually more than happy to put it on for you, the right way. It just tends to cost more than buying online.
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You've got to make sure that your screen is absolutely clean and dustless. If there's dust, a bubble will form around the dust particle and no amount of pushing will get rid of the bubble. I use a lint free wipe (the kind sold for cleaning glasses or computer screens) as well as a piece of microfiber cloth to dry the screen off. Then I blow the screen clean with canned air. I make sure my hands are washed and I don't touch the screen protector directly. I find that even if I hold the screen protector by the edge only, I'll leave at least one speck of dust. Instead, I put a piece of scotch tape on the upper surface of the screen protector and use that as a handle to manipulate the protector while I install it.
I've also had luck carefully lifting off the protector with scotch tape and then sticking the corner of a lint free wipe in, sandwiched between the screen and the protector, to pull out that one last dust particle.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
Thanks guys.
I've ruined two so far. Haha.
Got dust all over the adhesive side.
They are probably unsalvageable now aren't they?
You can save them...use clear packing tape and secure it to a table sticky side up.
Take your screen protector that has the dust (the side that sticks to the screen) face down on the sticky take. Keep a hold of the screen protector by using scotch tape or similar...push down and just pull up...and repeat until the protector is clean and reapply to your phone.
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You can save them...use clear packing tape and secure it to a table sticky side up.
Take your screen protector that has the dust (the side that sticks to the screen) face down on the sticky take. Keep a hold of the screen protector by using scotch tape or similar...push down and just pull up...and repeat until the protector is clean and reapply to your phone.
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Thats a great idea! Will this also remove finger prints?
I made the mistake of grabbing the sticky side out of frustration and put a nice smudge on it.
Yes it sure will. It will totally clean it off. The only thing that method can't fix are creases or bends.
This way, it'll save you from having to buy more screen protectors since those are still pretty new.
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really doesn't matter what type of screen protector it is... I've always found that, Glass Cleaner, blow dryer, and a credit card always work best. Make sure your screen is clean, hold your phone about half of an arms length away, spray the cleaner so there's a light mist of it on the phones screen. Place the screen protector, and the cleaner should give you a bit of play before it's set, get where you want it, use the credit card to remove any air bubbles, and the blow dryer will help dry what little cleaner is left behind the screen protector... Hope this helps
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really doesn't matter what type of screen protector it is... I've always found that, Glass Cleaner, blow dryer, and a credit card always work best. Make sure your screen is clean, hold your phone about half of an arms length away, spray the cleaner so there's a light mist of it on the phones screen. Place the screen protector, and the cleaner should give you a bit of play before it's set, get where you want it, use the credit card to remove any air bubbles, and the blow dryer will help dry what little cleaner is left behind the screen protector... Hope this helps
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The glass cleaner won't damage the phone if left under the screen protector?
Wow there is so much I have never thought of!
Haha, thanks guys.
I have had good luck with the real look brand
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I've had my Realook on late November. It's still in excellent condition. I occasionally use scotch tape on one corner to lift it up and remove what little dust collects around the edges.
Another trick I know of is to apply the SP in the bathroom after running the shower on hot for a few minutes. It gets a lot of moisture in the air and causes dust to settle for a bit. Combine that with an impeccably clean screen, careful application (with latex or nitrile gloves if you got some), and a good squeegee and you'll be tip-top.
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Dude you can't beat the Zagg protectors plus the lifetime warranty and if you drop it and your ish breaks they buy you a new one.
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Dude you can't beat the Zagg protectors plus the lifetime warranty and if you drop it and your ish breaks they buy you a new one.
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They provide a warranty on your actual device?
check out the site zagg.com
For those of you with the realook protector, are you having any problems with the proximity sensor on the phone? There's reviews on amazon stating that the realook covers the entire front face of the phone (including the little proximity sensor in the top left). Apparently, this makes it impossible for the phone to tell when it's up to your ear during calls, and subsequently the screen stays dark no matter what you do. Can anyone else confirm this issue, and does your realook screen protector cover just the rectangular lcd screen, or the entire front glass face of the phone?
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They provide a warranty on your actual device?
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no, but they do provide a lifetime warranty on your invisibleshield...if anything happens, you send it back and they'll send you a new one free of charge
I love my invisible shields and i put one on every device I won
iPad, Macbook Pro, MYT4G, my iphone 4, my HD7...everything lol
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There's reviews on amazon stating that the realook covers the entire front face of the phone (including the little proximity sensor in the top left).
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the invisibleshield has a cutout for the sensor, not sure about the realook one
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For those of you with the realook protector, are you having any problems with the proximity sensor on the phone? There's reviews on amazon stating that the realook covers the entire front face of the phone (including the little proximity sensor in the top left). Apparently, this makes it impossible for the phone to tell when it's up to your ear during calls, and subsequently the screen stays dark no matter what you do. Can anyone else confirm this issue, and does your realook screen protector cover just the rectangular lcd screen, or the entire front glass face of the phone?
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I have no cut out for the sensors and it covers the entire glass. I've never had problems with the proximity sensor.
However, I do remember reading that they changed their template and that the newer version isn't as good. Might want to look into that before buying.
yeah with ZAGG, you pay a premium, but it also contains the pieces to cover the back and sides of the phone. This + the tmobile clear hard shell case is quite the combo to a protected phone
ive found the screen protectors from BestSkinEver are literally the bestever! haha...but seriously, they are amazing and feel like a soft gel when it completely dries and you'll hafto wait till it completely dries to see how amazing the skin looks. if done carefully (the site provides detailed instructions - water and a tiny bit of soap is needed), you'll have the clearest skin you could want! good luck!
i can't post the url link (since im still a newb) so google bestskinever
I use the xtreme guard protectors off eBay(kinda expensive $4 for just one) but its perfect for me. Absolutely no air bubbles.
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Anyone is using Exim screen protector on I9100? Is it perfect fit? Is it a fingerprint magnet? Can anyone share some photo after having it on?
No one using Exim screen protector???
I an using the exim screen protectors. Got them off ebay, shipped from HK. It took 2+ weeks to get them.
I would consider them a perfect fit. They are a tad undersized, but I prefer that; it makes for an easier install.
Exim quality, very scratch resistant, but average when it comes to finger prints. They wipe off easily.
I will take a picture later on and post it.
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I an using the exim screen protectors. Got them off ebay, shipped from HK. It took 2+ weeks to get them.
I would consider them a perfect fit. They are a tad undersized, but I prefer that; it makes for an easier install.
Exim quality, very scratch resistant, but average when it comes to finger prints. They wipe off easily.
I will take a picture later on and post it.
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Hi,
Thanks for your reply. How do you rate the installation process. Is it tough to install? How about the process of getting the bubble out? Is there any bubble after the installation? It would be great if you could post so picture. Well I feel that as long as fingerprint and oil stain is easily wipe of, this is consider good.
I found installation to be easy, as it's undersized a tad. If you have ever put screen protectors on, this one is no different. peel off a little of the top while folding down the protective layer and line up the top portion. once you have the top lined up and stuck on pull the rest of the films cover off and let it lay down.
If you didn't get the alignment right, get some clear magic tape, apply a little section to the bottom of the screen protector, lift up while holding the top of the protector in place with your thumb and pivot in place.
If you get any dust in between the protector and screen, apply some tape near the area, lift up and with your other hand stick a piece of fresh tape under the screen protector to grab the dust.
On another note, if you have ever applied a invisible skin like zagg, bodyguardz, or skinomi: you can use the same technique of spraying the protector aligning in place and pushing the fluid out with a squeegee.
I'll look for a good video to show what I'm talking about and post it below.
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Hi,
I know how the Zagg shield work. Thanks for the pictures. The screen protector look pretty decent and well fitted. May I know the type of Exim screen protector you have. Does it look as if there is no protector on screen? Thanks.
You can't tell it is on at all, crystal clear.
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I am using the Exim protector and agree it is pretty good. It is clear but I wouldn't say it's invisible as you can tell from the photos. I am waiting for the Martin Fields ones to be available.
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Pinkthesink & PeteRyde , may I know which Exim are you using. Screen Protector Ultra Clear (SPUC)), Screen Protector Ultro Protection (SPUP) or Screen Protector Original Clear (SPOC))
I just checked, it is SPOC. I also received the steinheil ultra oleophobic protector in the mail yesterday from exportprive.com. It is very nice.
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I just checked, it is SPOC. I also received the steinheil ultra oleophobic protector in the mail yesterday from exportprive.com. It is very nice.
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Hmm. That explain why it not that clear. SPUC would be a better choice.
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Hmm. That explain why it not that clear. SPUC would be a better choice.
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I have just ordered a pack of Exim screen protectors SPUC for my SGS2 directly from Exim online store.
It's gonna be shipped to me in 7-21 business days apparently.
jeanclaudevandamme said:
I have just ordered a pack of Exim screen protectors SPUC for my SGS2 directly from Exim online store.
It's gonna be shipped to me in 7-21 business days apparently.
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Hi,
Do keep us updated of the quality and cutting. Thanks.
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Pinkthesink & PeteRyde , may I know which Exim are you using. Screen Protector Ultra Clear (SPUC)), Screen Protector Ultro Protection (SPUP) or Screen Protector Original Clear (SPOC))
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I'm using SPUC.
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I'm using SPUC.
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How is the quality?
It is pretty good and very clear. Fingerprints are easy to wipe off which is good as it does accumulate them easily. The only thing I don't like about it is the cut. It is as per the picture where the home key is cut to the button and the speaker/camera cut to the top.
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Been using the EXiM SPUC protectors on all of my phones since my TouchPro and have found them to be very clear but they are prone to fingerprints. I'd personally prefer fingerprints rather than permanent scratches.
On this phone they fit fairly well. The cut outs are well placed and don't obstruct any of the sensors at the top, but they are a little small around the edges (good if you use one of those TPU style cases because the case will be less likely to push on the edges of the protector).
Not much else I can comment on. They fit, they are clear and they are cheap while remaining high quality.
Hi PeteRyde & zehro,
Thanks for the review on the screen protector. I do agree the cutting is not as great as the rest. But most importantly, it is hard enough to resist scratch and is clear. Further to that, the pricing is pretty competitive.
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Do keep us updated of the quality and cutting. Thanks.
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Experiment over. Costly, and I wish I never indulged in it.
Disclaimer: The Exim SPUC would likely be pretty good if the installation went more perfectly than Mary's inception of Jesus H Christ. It felt very smooth, did not scratch or oil at the slightest touch and was extremely clear picture quality wise.
One thing that's wrong with it is that some air bubbles dont' come out, they don't even move, they stay there and become a splodge.
What you really need is about 10 of these in a pack, because if they don't install more perfectly than the inception of Jesus H Christ on your first try, you need to bin them and move on.
Basically my 1st try ended up with lots of air bubbles and some dust/lint underneath beacuse i initially got the positioning wrong, so i lifted it up to realign it, getting more dust in the process.
So I move onto my 2nd try with the second protector in the pack. This time, I get alignment correctly first time. Unfortunately there were still air bubbles and there was a speck of dust where the screen was. The airbubbles wouldn't come out and ended up in sploges, trying to remove that speck of dust ended in more dust on the screen.
So now both protectors were boned. Then I decided to test Exim on it's word that it's protectors are washable, so I blast the silicon side under my tap to get rid of all dust. It did get rid of all dust/lint.
So I try reapplying it wet with just tap water, well it does apply, but the water won't come out properly and leaves skidmarks underneath, even with a squidgee (I have a spare Zagg Invisible shield one).
No good, so I wash it under tap again, then I first of all dry and clean my phone screen with microfibre cloth, then blast it with an air compressor to blast out and dry any escaped water in the bit where the screen joins the side, because I didn't want moisture into phone electronics.
This time I try an "proper" wet solution, I actually have a bottle of that Zagg Invisible shield spray, so I use that and try to reapply the Exim SPUC. It works better than water, but I was becoming increasingly frazzled and another bit of dust got underneath the screen, so I decided to blast screen with air compressor, big mistake, solution streak everywhere. So I take off the Exim protector to wipe excess liquid
I then found the Invisible Shield spray is utterly crap and the whole Zagg thing is just a rip off because the spray solution made a film on my screen, like it was obviously. The I madly scrub with microfibre cloth to get rid of it, thank **** it went.
In a moment of despair, I touch my SGS2 screen with my bare fingers, it was wrong, but felt so right. Like grabbing the fine ass of a lapdancer, something that you're suppposed to look, but not touch.
Then having totally wrecked my new Exim Screen Protectors which costed me $11 or £8. I go back to the 10 pack £1.99 protectors I got of eBay, they're cheap and slutty like the whore of Babylon, but at least they're readily disposable.
I tried and fail to apply 3 more cheap screen pretectors because of dust/link/air bubbles, bin them all and on 4th go, succeed. Experiment over.
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Experiment over. Costly, and I wish I never indulged in it.
Disclaimer: The Exim SPUC would likely be pretty good if the installation went more perfectly than Mary's inception of Jesus H Christ. It felt very smooth, did not scratch or oil at the slightest touch and was extremely clear picture quality wise.
One thing that's wrong with it is that some air bubbles dont' come out, they don't even move, they stay there and become a splodge.
What you really need is about 10 of these in a pack, because if they don't install more perfectly than the inception of Jesus H Christ on your first try, you need to bin them and move on.
Basically my 1st try ended up with lots of air bubbles and some dust/lint underneath beacuse i initially got the positioning wrong, so i lifted it up to realign it, getting more dust in the process.
So I move onto my 2nd try with the second protector in the pack. This time, I get alignment correctly first time. Unfortunately there were still air bubbles and there was a speck of dust where the screen was. The airbubbles wouldn't come out and ended up in sploges, trying to remove that speck of dust ended in more dust on the screen.
So now both protectors were boned. Then I decided to test Exim on it's word that it's protectors are washable, so I blast the silicon side under my tap to get rid of all dust. It did get rid of all dust/lint.
So I try reapplying it wet with just tap water, well it does apply, but the water won't come out properly and leaves skidmarks underneath, even with a squidgee (I have a spare Zagg Invisible shield one).
No good, so I wash it under tap again, then I first of all dry and clean my phone screen with microfibre cloth, then blast it with an air compressor to blast out and dry any escaped water in the bit where the screen joins the side, because I didn't want moisture into phone electronics.
This time I try an "proper" wet solution, I actually have a bottle of that Zagg Invisible shield spray, so I use that and try to reapply the Exim SPUC. It works better than water, but I was becoming increasingly frazzled and another bit of dust got underneath the screen, so I decided to blast screen with air compressor, big mistake, solution streak everywhere. So I take off the Exim protector to wipe excess liquid
I then found the Invisible Shield spray is utterly crap and the whole Zagg thing is just a rip off because the spray solution made a film on my screen, like it was obviously. The I madly scrub with microfibre cloth to get rid of it, thank **** it went.
In a moment of despair, I touch my SGS2 screen with my bare fingers, it was wrong, but felt so right. Like grabbing the fine ass of a lapdancer, something that you're suppposed to look, but not touch.
Then having totally wrecked my new Exim Screen Protectors which costed me $11 or £8. I go back to the 10 pack £1.99 protectors I got of eBay, they're cheap and slutty like the whore of Babylon, but at least they're readily disposable.
I tried and fail to apply 3 more cheap screen pretectors because of dust/link/air bubbles, bin them all and on 4th go, succeed. Experiment over.
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What an experience you have. I guess it is due to the area you are in when applying the screen protector. It seems to me dust is all around you which is causing all this agony. You can try the suggestion as listed here. Look at post 1, 2, this and this video for the soap method. You may want to contact Exim and check if you can get a replacement. Anyway how many Exim protector you get in the order?
just got my screen protector, but failed to get it in without a bunch of hairs or bubbles underneath. what tips do you guys have for getting it on there without fail? Can I rinse it and hang it dry then try again? Or should I just buy a new one? pics/videos welcome
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1. Wash your hands with soap
2. Turn off fan/AC
3. Use handheld water sprinkler(for plants) to sprinkle water in the area you are going to use for putting on the protector
4. Have some cello tape on the side to get rid of hair dust etc. from the edges underneath the protector
even better than that go to your local Tmobile store and they will put it on. My wife and I both have SGS2 phones and you can't really tell the screen protectors are on. The employees burned through a pack because they screwed up the first attempt on both phones. The price was 14.95 (pack of 2) but just the fact they put it on for you is enough.
Thanks guys. I'll be sure to hit thanks. I haven't tried the first method yet because I've been busy.
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just got my screen protector, but failed to get it in without a bunch of hairs or bubbles underneath. what tips do you guys have for getting it on there without fail? Can I rinse it and hang it dry then try again? Or should I just buy a new one? pics/videos welcome
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this is what i do,
apply the screen protetor after you take a hot shower or turn on hot water while applying the screen protector (steam will get rid of most of the dust). Use a credit card to smooth out all the air bubbles. Don't worry about the dust too much. After you got all the bubbles out then use
cello tape on the side to get rid of hair dust etc. from the edges underneath the protector.
make sure the area is free of dirt. Just blow off the dirt first before applying the screen protector
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even better than that go to your local Tmobile store and they will put it on. My wife and I both have SGS2 phones and you can't really tell the screen protectors are on. The employees burned through a pack because they screwed up the first attempt on both phones. The price was 14.95 (pack of 2) but just the fact they put it on for you is enough.
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I use this method!! it works everytime
I will try this next time. I'm a perfectionist and I just kept removing it and therefore more and more dust. The last time the store rep did a good job, plus if they,mess up they can burn through more sp.
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I use this method!! it works everytime
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in matter of fact i just had them do mine this morning and he was a perfectionist and he did a great job!
Use air duster to get everything off of the screen. Once the screen is completely clean without any dust peel the plastic from the screen protector revealing the adhesive. Line up the screen protector at the top of the phone, use a credit card covered with a cloth and slide down from the top of the screen potector to the bottom. Should be perfect without any bubbles
Do yourself a favor and get a phantomskin "wet" install screen protector. I've been using them on all my phones and get the zagg protection without orangepeel.just follow the instructions on soapy water and lay it on the phone straight. Best screen protectors IMHO plus it's buy one get one free. They are $10 but use "fall30" code for 30% off. $6.95 shipped to your door. Ill post pics when mines come in this week.
I thought I'd just do a poll, this really could apply to any phone so I put this poll in a popular phone forum section. I remember for my SGS2, it took 7 tries (ie 7 protectors) to get one on perfectly, ie no dust no bubbles whatsoever. That equated to a total wastage of $30+ before finally nailing one.
Just got a new phone (Note 2), bought the Steinheil Ultra Crystal. 1st one in the pack, about 10 pieces of dust. 2nd one in the pack, 3 pieces of dust. Total wastage, $18. FML
I have found if it's not on perfect 1st time, lifting it up to dab away dust with scotch tape introduces more dust.
Apply it in your bathroom with some steam generated by hot shower or crane.
Helps preventing dust particles under your protector
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Apply it in your bathroom with some steam generated by hot shower or crane.
Helps preventing dust particles under your protector
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What I find helpful is place the phone on a newspaper. Do not use cloth because it would only create cloth particles and sticking them onto your phone as your breath when applying the screen. In addition, wipe off the screen with a clean cloth dampened with a little ethyl alcohol. Allow the screen to dry and then use another cloth (the ones that come with your screen protectors) to wipe off. Make sure you do this under as much lighting as possible. Once you don't see any specs of dust on the screen start lining up the screen protector from one end of the phone so you know exactly how the screen looks on the phone. The final steps involve peeling off the cover and laying it on the screen. Do this slowly. Press down on the screen as you peeling off the cover. I would not peel off the screen and then stick it onto the phone. This will most likely increase your chance of getting minute dust particles sticking on the screen. Always check for dust on the screen as you go. If you see any, stop right away and blow it off and reapply. This method does not completely prevent the dust particles from sticking onto the screen protector but it will minimize it.
One. I clean the phone with my shirt and water. Clean it with the microfiber cloth. Peel about 1/8 inch off the screen protector, apply to phone slowly while removing film and use the card provided in screen protector box to flatten it our with bubbles. Any bubbles and I lift slightly and re apply. Easy peezy
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And the last protector I put on I did it in my work truck!
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Use the Hinge method
Just bought a 100x screen protectors for $20 time to try this out
where I work, we have controlled rooms to avoid particulate in the materials, I tried in these rooms, and I can assure that it's better to do it in the shower (LOL)
Or you can buy one of these protectors that include an spray, it's completely safe to put on of these, even in the case you screw it up, you can remove it, and apply more spray and put the protector again.
(i will never buy a normal protector after use the ones with an spray included)
I use the hinge method, works first time most times even in a room with lots of dust.
is it really possible to do it perfectly?
that, I got to see.
I tried it so many times I even can't remember, and I never succeeded.
Anyhow I gave up
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None. My gorilla glass is nearly unscratchable. Phone was dropped face down on cement and just a tiny micro scratch on the bezel.
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None. My gorilla glass is nearly unscratchable. Phone was dropped face down on cement and just a tiny micro scratch on the bezel.
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Take it to the beach and see if you can say that again.
None. My gorilla glass is nearly unscratchable. Phone was dropped face down on cement and just a tiny micro scratch on the bezel.
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Wow you are so lucky your screen didnt break! hope not to come off as patronising but these things break so easy....get that thing some protection man. Mine broke on its first fall.
I've wasted so many with specs of dust ruining it I do them all after I've had a shower while still naked and hot water running and it works every time.
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Wow you are so lucky your screen didnt break! hope not to come off as patronising but these things break so easy....get that thing some protection man. Mine broke on its first fall.
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I don't see how a screen protector saves a screen from smashing tho. Gorilla glass is good and I find the closer they are to the lcd the better smash protection.
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Take it to the beach and see if you can say that again.
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Lucky only rocks on the beaches where I live.
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You guys should try out the SGP Curved Crystal... its freking amazing feels as if theres nothing on your screen.
I got my screen protector on first try...
Currently using a cheapo screen protector I bought from eBay for like a dollar.
Honestly, there's nothing to it.
Clean screen>Placement>Credit card to lightly remove air bubbles>Peel>Microfiber to remove any smaller bubbles.
Bam!
I've been using BestSkinEver for all my devices. Perfect application on first try everytime. That's probably the nature of wet application ones though.
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Hinge method. Then if there's particals trapped beneath, use tape to remove them.
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I always use belkin ones, every time it goes on perfect.
Here's a tip if you are getting a lot of dust under it.
Take 2 sticky tapes and place one on the corner of the screen. Lift your protector up with one piece of tape and get that dusty ***** underneath it with the other one.
Also a very good tip! If you are experiencing a lot of dust in your environment whilst placing the protector. Place the protector in the bathroom after a long shower! No kidding!
It helps to clean the apartment first - seriously-
So, screen sizes getting bigger seems to be making it more and more difficult to apply a screen protector without getting any stray cat hairs or dust in between it and the screen. How do you guys do it, or do you just put up with a bit of dust?
I just got a wet application screen protector today since that was the last kind of protector I successfully applied to a phone (long ago), but that was a no go. It seemed fine until I was done and realized that somehow, from some where, a bunch of hairs got under the protector. I tried to use some tape to get them off but it didn't work, and then I dropped the protector and things just got worse from there.
This was in the bathroom after taking a steamy shower as I have read over and over that it's supposed to get most of the crap out of the air.
How do you guys do it? I have looked it up several times, but I just don't get how these people have such an easy time of it.
I use painters tape after I clean the screen (before applying of course) to make sure no other dust or hairs are on the screen. Use a can of air to blow away crap in your work area also.
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I'm really really good at applying screen protectors (wet application) because I started using Invisible Shield when they first came out about 10 years ago.
The trick is to not use their solution, as they only give you like a tiny vial of solution.
1. Get a plastic cup (I use one of those red beer-pong cups), fill it with warm water to the top, put 2 drops of dish detergent in, swirl your finger in it. That is your solution.
2. Remove the protector from the backing, dip the entire thing into the cup, place it on your screen. You should be able to easily move the protector around the screen to adjust positioning. If you cant, take it off, dip the whole thing in the solution again, and put it on the screen again. Yes, your device will get very wet, but do not worry... it's not a problem at all (I've done this to tons, and I mean tons, of phones/cameras/gps, etc...) Don't worry.
3. Once you're happy with the positioning, use a credit card to squeegee out the water in between. Adjust positioning again to make sure it's perfect, squeegee again. Squeegee a few more times, make sure you've gotten as much water out as possible. If your device has rounded corners (such as the back of the note 2 cover), after you squeegee out all the water the corner will still stick up. Put your finger on each corner for a few seconds, maybe 20-30 seconds if necessary. It will stick.
4. Done. It will be invisible, you will not notice a thing on your phone.
Kobe_No_Means_No said:
I'm really really good at applying screen protectors (wet application) because I started using Invisible Shield when they first came out about 10 years ago.
The trick is to not use their solution, as they only give you like a tiny vial of solution.
1. Get a plastic cup (I use one of those red beer-pong cups), fill it with warm water to the top, put 2 drops of dish detergent in, swirl your finger in it. That is your solution.
2. Remove the protector from the backing, dip the entire thing into the cup, place it on your screen. You should be able to easily move the protector around the screen to adjust positioning. If you cant, take it off, dip the whole thing in the solution again, and put it on the screen again. Yes, your device will get very wet, but do not worry... it's not a problem at all (I've done this to tons, and I mean tons, of phones/cameras/gps, etc...) Don't worry.
3. Once you're happy with the positioning, use a credit card to squeegee out the water in between. Adjust positioning again to make sure it's perfect, squeegee again. Squeegee a few more times, make sure you've gotten as much water out as possible. If your device has rounded corners (such as the back of the note 2 cover), after you squeegee out all the water the corner will still stick up. Put your finger on each corner for a few seconds, maybe 20-30 seconds if necessary. It will stick.
4. Done. It will be invisible, you will not notice a thing on your phone.
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Will this work with SGP Ultra Crystal screen protector? or are they only the non-water applyable?
Can't speak specifically for the sgp but I've been using the wet application method on all my dry application protectors for some time across at least 5 different phone models with no issues. Much easier to apply accurately than dry
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degeneration said:
So, screen sizes getting bigger seems to be making it more and more difficult to apply a screen protector without getting any stray cat hairs or dust in between it and the screen. How do you guys do it, or do you just put up with a bit of dust?
I just got a wet application screen protector today since that was the last kind of protector I successfully applied to a phone (long ago), but that was a no go. It seemed fine until I was done and realized that somehow, from some where, a bunch of hairs got under the protector. I tried to use some tape to get them off but it didn't work, and then I dropped the protector and things just got worse from there.
This was in the bathroom after taking a steamy shower as I have read over and over that it's supposed to get most of the crap out of the air.
How do you guys do it? I have looked it up several times, but I just don't get how these people have such an easy time of it.
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I read some where that you should apply it in a bathroom and before you start get a spray bottle and put water in it. A couple sprays in the air before... No dust works for me
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Well I just got 2 more cheap protectors in the mail, the first one I tried to get perfect, and each time I tried to get rid of a piece of dust it would get worse. The second one I have one bubble and I gave up. Fine. I have a bubble... oh, and they are cheapo reflectors, and supposed to be matte... so now my screen looks pretty horrible. Sigh. Whatever, my screen is protected. I will get an SGP later and figure something out in the mean time... maybe take them to a tmo store since they did it for me last time and it came out perfect somehow. I think my house is just too dusty, and there's no way to change that. I live in the desert, I have cats, the place is old. Sigh.
omg just did both of the note 2's and it took about 30-40 minutes, ridiculous, but afterwards looks nice till today i had the damn T-Mobile protector on it lol i got tired of seeing T-Mobile =P
Here's the trick for me. I got in the bathroom turn on the shower for a good few minutes. (Hot water) because the humidity in the air will get rid of most of the dust. Then you apply your screen protector by 1st.
Positioning it first without taking off the adhesive side (to know where the edges should be)
2nd.
You must not use a credit card to squegee out bubbles that'll scratch the screen, if you are put a microfiber cloth over the credit card so you'll be pushing down with the cloth not the card
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phreshjoker said:
Here's the trick for me. I got in the bathroom turn on the shower for a good few minutes. (Hot water) because the humidity in the air will get rid of most of the dust. Then you apply your screen protector by 1st.
Positioning it first without taking off the adhesive side (to know where the edges should be)
2nd.
You must not use a credit card to squegee out bubbles that'll scratch the screen, if you are put a microfiber cloth over the credit card so you'll be pushing down with the cloth not the card
Sent From the Van Down by the River
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Well i did it at my dining table and i regretted doing so because I ended up getting a few particles underneath, but all you need to do at that point is take any type of sticker (mine came with 2 stickers which were called Dust Removal stickers, but its truly a regular sticker lol) so I had to use that several times, but the final result is great
I ended up ordering the SGP Ultra Crystal and also ordered MobC from amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009M7TZYO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00) which ended up coming in first, so I am still waiting for the SGP but honestly i do regret ordering them because the MobC are freakin great, crystal clear, and i have no regrets of putting it on!
Kobe_No_Means_No said:
I'm really really good at applying screen protectors (wet application) because I started using Invisible Shield when they first came out about 10 years ago.
The trick is to not use their solution, as they only give you like a tiny vial of solution.
1. Get a plastic cup (I use one of those red beer-pong cups), fill it with warm water to the top, put 2 drops of dish detergent in, swirl your finger in it. That is your solution.
2. Remove the protector from the backing, dip the entire thing into the cup, place it on your screen. You should be able to easily move the protector around the screen to adjust positioning. If you cant, take it off, dip the whole thing in the solution again, and put it on the screen again. Yes, your device will get very wet, but do not worry... it's not a problem at all (I've done this to tons, and I mean tons, of phones/cameras/gps, etc...) Don't worry.
3. Once you're happy with the positioning, use a credit card to squeegee out the water in between. Adjust positioning again to make sure it's perfect, squeegee again. Squeegee a few more times, make sure you've gotten as much water out as possible. If your device has rounded corners (such as the back of the note 2 cover), after you squeegee out all the water the corner will still stick up. Put your finger on each corner for a few seconds, maybe 20-30 seconds if necessary. It will stick.
4. Done. It will be invisible, you will not notice a thing on your phone.
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degeneration said:
So, screen sizes getting bigger seems to be making it more and more difficult to apply a screen protector without getting any stray cat hairs or dust in between it and the screen. How do you guys do it, or do you just put up with a bit of dust?
I just got a wet application screen protector today since that was the last kind of protector I successfully applied to a phone (long ago), but that was a no go. It seemed fine until I was done and realized that somehow, from some where, a bunch of hairs got under the protector. I tried to use some tape to get them off but it didn't work, and then I dropped the protector and things just got worse from there.
This was in the bathroom after taking a steamy shower as I have read over and over that it's supposed to get most of the crap out of the air.
How do you guys do it? I have looked it up several times, but I just don't get how these people have such an easy time of it.
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For with app screen protectors...exactly as Kobe mentioned. Couple of drops / 1 part dish washing liquid to 5 parts water (distilled water if your tap water has too much minerals)...just so the solution is slippery enough for the application process. Run your finger nail down the edge of the credit card / tool your going to use to ensure there are no nicks / sharp edges that will damage / crease your wet app screen protector.
Steamed bathroom also helps.
I recommend dry applications for flat surface...wet applications for curved surfaces.
With dry app screen protectors, those clear / ultra clear packs off of eBay usually work well. The only issues I have seen is that the adhesive may get weak over time (if you need to lift protector to remove dust then press down again) and initial cutouts maybe hard to see from pics. Eventually these dry app screen protectors fall to 3/5/? packs per <$1 ???
Position the dry app screen protector then apply / remove film. There will probably be dust, pet hair, etc. Lift up one corner / side / section at a time and slide the shipping tape between the screen protector and screen (sticky side of shipping tape against sticky side of screen protector)...then press dry screen protector down on the shipping tape which will also press against the screen. Carefully lift the corner / section of the screen protector...then flip the shipping tape over and slide back under between the screen protector and screen (sticky side of shipping tape now facing screen) if needed. Usually the particle is on the sticky screen protector side, but sometimes it maybe stuck to the screen side. The idea is to use a shipping tape with strong enough adhesive to remove the particle without ripping off / damaging the screen protector adhesive. Painting tape adhesive maybe too weak in removing any dust / pet hairs...UPS grade shipping tape maybe too strong...I like Staples equivalent shipping / packing tape...it has just enough adhesive strength to remove any dust / pet hairs.
Hope some of this helps.
What works for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1988725
Got my spigen... I am probably never buying from anyone else. Well, I dunno, but from the packaging to the application I felt like I was using quality. I thought I had ordered the ultra crystal but I actually went for ultra oleophobic for some reason... and I am crossing my fingers that the surface tension changes after some use (doubt it) but it does do what it says, finger prints do not stick. However the down side is the s pen doesn't feel nice against it (it did feel really nice against the crappy matte protector, felt like a pencil on paper, but I couldn't stand the rainbow effect, maybe I will try a spigen matte in the future). Any way, I used the "hinge" technique I saw somewhere online and it worked pretty well. Got 3 pieces of dust under the screen (1 on the screen, 2 on the bezel) and I used some scotch tape to life the protector and one of the included dust removal stickers to quickly take care of the problems.
the protector is FREAKING INVISIBLE! right now the screen is off and I can see reflections, and I can barely make out where the protector ends.
Thanks for everyone who gave me their tips and tricks, I finally have a screen protector on my note that I am happy with.
Also, for those people going naked, it doesn't affect my screen but I saw I already have 2 minute scratches on my screen. I keep my phone in my pocket on its own, and somehow I managed to scratch the screen already (got on release day). I have wasted a bunch of cash getting a screen protector on that I was happy with, and I might spend more in the future, but at least I know that if anything terrible happens I can replace the little piece of plastic instead of forever having to deal with a scratch.
EDIT: playing around with it some and then wiping it off, I already am fine with how the S pen feels. I think it was actually sticking to whatever they used to apply the outer layer of protection that you remove after applying the protector. A little bit more drag then on the naked glass, but I like that I can now get more of a tactile response of my writing. I am hooked on Spigen.
I do all my screen protectors at the dinning room table in about 2 mins with perfect results every time. I attached a few screenies but they really don't do it justice. It is insanely hard to get a good picture of something clear when using a flash. the specks of dust that are noticable are on top of the protector not underneath. I'm using the spigen oleophobic and love them.