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[Q] Lens protection, ideas/needed?

I don't want a case, the phone seems relatively tough by design, gorilla glass and all. I'm concerned about the camera though. Anyone have any ideas for protection or whether it actually needs it?

Thinking about using one of these: ht tp://goo .gl/3PkWY
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Anyone used these?

eddablin said:
Thinking about using one of these: ht tp://goo .gl/3PkWY
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Anyone used these?
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Interesting - didnt know those sort of things existed.
Not sure what to do about mine - I'll monitor this thread with interest

It was my understanding that the lens cover is made of the same/similar glass that's used for the front of the phone.
The HTC Desire etc. had a plastic lens cover that was on the back cover rather than on the actual phone itself which is why something like that needed to exist.

subvertbeats said:
Interesting - didnt know those sort of things existed.
Not sure what to do about mine - I'll monitor this thread with interest
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Can you show me the link please?

duryard said:
Can you show me the link please?
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http://www.androiddecision.com/2011/05/03/cell-phone-camera-lens-protector/

Hampa_D said:
http://www.androiddecision.com/2011/05/03/cell-phone-camera-lens-protector/
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Thanks hampa_D

I've got a scratch on the front screen of my phone already! Didn't get any in my hero this bad after 20 months. No idea how it happened.
Thinking it might be a one off. Has anyone else got any scratches?

if you guys haven't seen my thread already.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064773
(temporarily for now) I have a small square cut out from the left outs of INVISISHIELD screen protector and have placed it over the "8.0 MEGA" bit.
So when I place it on the table the invisishield will take the weight & scratches

Hampa_D said:
http://www.androiddecision.com/2011/05/03/cell-phone-camera-lens-protector/
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Thanks for linking to my site eddablin and Hampa_D!

simply buy a cheap phone protector, cut it and put in to the lens. I do that on my hd2 for years and its great.

This sounds like a good idea. Does it affect picture quality through the invisishield though?
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if you guys haven't seen my thread already.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1064773
(temporarily for now) I have a small square cut out from the left outs of INVISISHIELD screen protector and have placed it over the "8.0 MEGA" bit.
So when I place it on the table the invisishield will take the weight & scratches
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eddablin said:
This sounds like a good idea. Does it affect picture quality through the invisishield though?
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No I just did two really thin strips on the top and bottom of the lens so that it doesn't affect camera whatsoever. And on the bottom just above the speakers. Ill take a pic and post it when I have time. definitely working though. I'm at peace without needing a case.
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dk206 said:
No I just did two really thin strips on the top and bottom of the lens so that it doesn't affect camera whatsoever. And on the bottom just above the speakers. Ill take a pic and post it when I have time. definitely working though. I'm at peace without needing a case.
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OK shall try that. Sounds like a good idea.

Tel me if you like it!
I know this looks messy and tbh I think could've done it better but was in a hurry and didn't want to take it outside without some sort of protection.
Not planning to get a case for this.
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dk206 said:
Tel me if you like it!
I know this looks messy and tbh I think could've done it better but was in a hurry and didn't want to take it outside without some sort of protection.
Not planning to get a case for this.
Pictures taken with my GT-I9000 using stock camera App
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Looks good. I'm sure I had some of this stuff lying around but predictably, I can't find it. Will definitely buy some!

I find it hard to believe that some case maker doesnt jump on this gap in the market and design a case with a simple sliding or magnetic cover over the lens... it seems simple, in my head!
Im going to try and make my own cover on a silicon case, just ordered some really thin magnetic strip and going to try to devise a simple material flap to cover the lens and fix with the magnet.. sue, it will prob look awful, but its a case of function over design for me!

DocSoton said:
I find it hard to believe that some case maker doesnt jump on this gap in the market and design a case with a simple sliding or magnetic cover over the lens... it seems simple, in my head!
Im going to try and make my own cover on a silicon case, just ordered some really thin magnetic strip and going to try to devise a simple material flap to cover the lens and fix with the magnet.. sue, it will prob look awful, but its a case of function over design for me!
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Will look forward to it. Mind you the official Samsung Galaxy II case is out in England. The canera bit is reccessed giving it protection wheb its lied flat on a surface. However still no lens cover anywhere online.
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$6.29 TPU

Pretty dang good!
Probably wouldn't work with a screen protector as the sides come over the screen a bit. I don't use screen a screen protector so it's not an issue for me. As you can see all the buttons are exposed. Took about 5 days (even though he's only about 100 miles from me) to get delivered and the seller doesn't send it with a tracking number. But for the price I'm not complaining!!!
It's pretty thin and does not add too much to the phone's width. I think it's a nice balance of thickness and protection.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SMOKE-SAMSUNG-HERCULES-T989-GALAXY-S2-SOFT-SILICONE-TPU-GEL-SKIN-COVER-/360406430228
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I found a even cheaper one for 2.49$
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-S-CUR...ccessories&hash=item564764d8c2#ht_1375wt_1252

johnnyboyya said:
I found a even cheaper one for 2.49$
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-S-CUR...ccessories&hash=item564764d8c2#ht_1375wt_1252
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Mine is from a us seller and looks 100 better IMHO.

not bad for $6
way better than the one i got off Deal Extreme for $2.39, that didn't have proper fitment
johnnyboyya said:
I found a even cheaper one for 2.49$
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-S-CUR...ccessories&hash=item564764d8c2#ht_1375wt_1252
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this one looks good, and it has proper fitment vs version 1 of the same case
i have that same case on transparent
and the same case on black, for my old i9000 and i9020

vw671 said:
Pretty dang good!
Probably wouldn't work with a screen protector as the sides come over the screen a bit. I don't use screen a screen protector so it's not an issue for me. As you can see all the buttons are exposed. Took about 5 days (even though he's only about 100 miles from me) to get delivered and the seller doesn't send it with a tracking number. But for the price I'm not complaining!!!
It's pretty thin and does not add too much to the phone's width. I think it's a nice balance of thickness and protection.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SMOKE-SAMSUNG-HERCULES-T989-GALAXY-S2-SOFT-SILICONE-TPU-GEL-SKIN-COVER-/360406430228
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I have two of these and I love them. Best fitting TPUs ever

AllGamer said:
not bad for $6
way better than the one i got off Deal Extreme for $2.39, that didn't have proper fitment
this one looks good, and it has proper fitment vs version 1 of the same case
i have that same case on transparent
and the same case on black, for my old i9000 and i9020
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yah i got the DX one too. fit well but the mic holes were covered. and the buttons covered too. too hard to push. im gonna get one of these exposed button ones too

madman604 said:
yah i got the DX one too. fit well but the mic holes were covered. and the buttons covered too. too hard to push. im gonna get one of these exposed button ones too
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oh i didn't have that problem, it was just the camera window cut was a bit off, everything else was spot on
here's the review http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1349395

Wow..that case looks really slick. I'm guessing here but it might be ok with sp's. I use a d30 dual impact one and i think the lift on the sp comes from constantly putting pressure on the volume and power keys. Since they are exposed on this one that means less stress. Low investment to try....
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SwervFusion said:
Wow..that case looks really slick. I'm guessing here but it might be ok with sp's. I use a d30 dual impact one and i think the lift on the sp comes from constantly putting pressure on the volume and power keys. Since they are exposed on this one that means less stress. Low investment to try....
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I bought a similar case with covered buttons. I quickly fixed it with a x-acto knife. I've dropped the phone on concrete twice and not a dent or scratch on my phone so far.

Case is now road tested I've been on travel for the last two days and the case has been great, so worth the $6.
On a side note, finding the power button to unlock the screen is so much easier now with the case. Your thumb is guided to the button by the case
Same is true with the volume rocker, without the case I have a bit of a hard time telling if I'm initially pushing up or down on the volume rocker but with the case it's much easier. You can feel the case above your finger pushing up and below your finger when pushing down.

I just purchase 2 for around $11.

MIME USA vs. Power Support Screens

I got the "shock absorbing" screen protector from Motorola by Power Support, while it was nice it was plastic. So it didn't feel the same, fit on the device nice...but it still had a "tacky" feel like ZAGG if you've ever tried those. I've used it a few weeks, held up nice, just didn't like the feeling.
Here are some images of it installed:
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As soon as I found out MIME USA was getting one, I contacted them. I got it yesterday & installed it, instantly fell in love. Fits on device like a glove, no more "tacky" feeling screen on my device. There is 2 small "bubbles" on top/bottom right side on the device, hopefully with time they go away. Also, I think there's a small lint in the middle of the screen, hopefully it doesn't bother me too much.
Here are some images of it installed:
Overall both are awesome screen protectors, but the glass on the MIME USA will always win me over. If you have any questions about it let me know & I will do my best to answer them
Here's a small gallery of both screen protectors with/without cases http://imgur.com/a/9gBCx

I'm surprised there was no questions or anything, I saw a lot of posts on the other thread.
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WinDroidGuy said:
I got the "shock absorbing" screen protector from Motorola by Power Support, while it was nice it was plastic. So it didn't feel the same, fit on the device nice...but it still had a "tacky" feel like ZAGG if you've ever tried those. I've used it a few weeks, held up nice, just didn't like the feeling.
Here are some images of it installed:
As soon as I found out MIME USA was getting one, I contacted them. I got it yesterday & installed it, instantly fell in love. Fits on device like a glove, no more "tacky" feeling screen on my device. There is 2 small "bubbles" on top/bottom right side on the device, hopefully with time they go away. Also, I think there's a small lint in the middle of the screen, hopefully it doesn't bother me too much.
Here are some images of it installed:
Overall both are awesome screen protectors, but the glass on the MIME USA will always win me over. If you have any questions about it let me know & I will do my best to answer them
Here's a small gallery of both screen protectors with/without cases http://imgur.com/a/9gBCx
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Out of curiosity, what kind of case are you using?

ijeenyus said:
Out of curiosity, what kind of case are you using?
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The Air Jacket from Power Support
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Thanks for the pictures! I'm waiting for mine to come in the mail still. Glad o see that it is nice.

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Thanks for the pictures! I'm waiting for mine to come in the mail still. Glad o see that it is nice.
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It's an awesome screen protector for sure
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Nice pictures and comparison. That is disappointing to hear about the PS shock absorbing version that you used. My PowerSupport Brilliant is definitely not what I would describe as tacky.

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Nice pictures and comparison. That is disappointing to hear about the PS shock absorbing version that you used. My PowerSupport Brilliant is definitely not what I would describe as tacky.
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My finger wouldn't slide as easily as it does now, otherwise it was an awesome screen protector. It would also miss some taps, so that was a bummer
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WinDroidGuy said:
The Air Jacket from Power Support
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That's an Air Jacket Grip. The Air Jacket is completely clear, and doesn't cover the top/bottom or the buttons.

Can you get us a picture from the side of the phone without a case on so we can see how far the protector protrudes from the glass surround?

nhizzat said:
Can you get us a picture from the side of the phone without a case on so we can see how far the protector protrudes from the glass surround?
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If you look in the album there's a few there

WinDroidGuy said:
If you look in the album there's a few there
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Thanks! Seems to protrude no more than the protectors from Moto's site.
In the MIME specific thread, several members are complaining about poor fitment. Looking at the pics in your album, fitment seems to be spot on.

nhizzat said:
Thanks! Seems to protrude no more than the protectors from Moto's site.
In the MIME specific thread, several members are complaining about poor fitment. Looking at the pics in your album, fitment seems to be spot on.
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You really can't see it from the pictures. I'm not saying "Don't get one", but unless you have a bulker case, in my situation--a Supcase--then it won't work that well.

OnePlus One Protective Case - (Issue)

Be careful when ordering OnePlus One Protective case. Not sure if anyone else has had this issue but the 4 corners on mine have all cracked. It seems that the case was too small for the phone. This is the stock one with the logo on the back
Here is the link to the original Case

playya said:
Be careful when ordering OnePlus One Protective case. Not sure if anyone else has had this issue but the 4 corners on mine have all cracked. It seems that the case was too small for the phone. This is the stock one with the logo on the back
Here is the link to the original Case
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exactly the same issue, all started after just one single day wearing it, the bottom left corner cracked,and the case never suited correctly to the device ..... really poor quality

wollax said:
exactly the same issue, all started after just one single day wearing it, the bottom left corner cracked,and the case never suited correctly to the device ..... really poor quality
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Poor quality and they probably didn't have a phone to try the case on.

bonfilet said:
Poor quality and they probably didn't have a phone to try the case on.
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The company itself OnePlus makes the case. So they would have a phone to try it on.
This is probably why their cases are OOS as they're fixing them for quality assurance. I think I read that on the Reddit AMA post from a OPO employee.

zephiK said:
The company itself OnePlus makes the case.
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Wow, never would have imagined that their own cases are so poorly made. Makes you worry a bit about the phone itself (haven't received mine yet).

bonfilet said:
Wow, never would have imagined that their own cases are so poorly made. Makes you worry a bit about the phone itself (haven't received mine yet).
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The build quality for the OPO is quite nice. Only concern is for those who have yellow tints on screen
Here it is,
Speaking of accessories, you've stated that you'll make money through accessories (and that $50 back is one clear example). Yet you seem to be having problems keeping accessories in stock. I would have purchased a screen protector with my phone if one was available at the time. What issues have you run into keeping accessories in stock?
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The answer was,
Accessories not meeting our quality standards, lead times for design and manufacturing. We were modifying the design of the One right up to the last minute, which didn't make things easier. Never Settle, right?
http://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/2bk0wu/oneplus_amaa/cj689u8
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me too... cracked on top corner..
so can rma? lol

Same here....3 corners cracked within 48 hours ! I've raised a Ticket with them and asked to be reimbursed rather than replaced as this fault seems to be happening too much !

nfl46 said:
So far, so good with mines. It's been three days.
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Had mine for 16 days so far, no cracks - you guys should stop dropping your phones
Wonder if it's the colours? Mines the clear case.

Mines been on for a week now ..... no issues , dont seem too tight too
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loving the brite orange look too

Mine doesn't fit at all. One corner is always off... :/
Also, I find the case to be so plasticky...
Check out my post in another topic. I have a couple of photos too!

ratcom said:
Mines been on for a week now ..... no issues , dont seem too tight too
loving the brite orange look too
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Same with me. How you liking that g watch I see there.

Order a phone and case for my friend. Case started cracking on all four corners.Its less than a week.I have raised a ticket for this issue and i think this problem is common. There is a thread on oneplus on site also
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/where-is-my-refund-opo-slim-case-cracked-within-12-hr.79621/
Dont know why they havent fixed the case yet
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My OnePlus Clear Case fits good but the quality is not that great it has a small crack after 2 months of usage.
You better get another case.

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My OnePlus Clear Case fits good but the quality is not that great it has a small crack after 2 months of usage.
You better get another case.
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Same with me. Picked up a Pelosi case which I like much better. Has the same gritty style to it but a little rougher than the back of the opo.
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The case I got did not even fit, pops off the bottom when I click on the top or the sides if one side is fully seated then the other side pops out. Either my phone is misshapen or the cases are utter crap

I have mine for 6 Days now, It seems a way to tight any without any dropping 3 of 4 edges are allready cracked.

Zagg Curve S8+ install/ first Impressions.

Picked up the last Zagg glass Curve and installed it today. Its great so far and the cut definitely supports most cases. I sampled a few cases that Best Buy carry and they fit to include the commuter Otterbox case. didn't have anothe phone to take fitment unfortunately. The included RED mounting guide allows for a perfectly centered installation
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I went to Tmobile store today, had not 1, but 2 attempts by the store. Didn't see what he messed up on the first, seemed easy enough with the kit provided. Second one was a good install, visually, but the center became immediately unresponsive. The clickity issue came about. Hope you have better luck.

I used to install them when i work at Best Buy so it was easy for me. He may have bowed it which cause the loss of contact. I've been using for about 5 hrs with no issues. I will update if it does change tho.

How much ? are these going for this year?
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lordandroid said:
How much are these going for this year?
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50$ plus taxes

Is the adhesive all around

Yes its around the entire glass yes
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Waiting for my sapphire order and lets see.. Assuming its less glass and more of a flexible plastic, and that should be more than enough for me.. If it worked..

NO ...THE ADHESIVE is around the edges only
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Is the adhesive all around
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All of the tempered glass screen protectors have the either adhesive on the top and bottom or all around the edges. But not on the entire surface... The good brands will use true silicon adhesive. While the cheaper ebay brands will use ****ty adhesive cutouts..

Does it have the little white dots all over it?

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Does it have the little white dots all over it?
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Are you referring to the adhesive area? If so no, the rest of the screen protector is completely unnoticable.
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How does this hold up when the phone is wet? I'm worried about switching to tempered glass, since the adhesive is just on the edges, not sure if that would be sufficient enough to seal off water?
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Well it went in the pool today so I'll let you know in a few days.
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So, i got mine today and installed it on a phone fresh out of the box. I used the guide they send and it went smoothly. However, ive noticed a couple of things that i dont know if i can live with. First, the sensitivity in the middle of the screen especially the home button and middle keys on the keyboard seems to be slightly affected. I have to push just a little harder for things to be recognized which i find obnoxious. Im a fast typer and find that i am constantly going back and correcting almost any word that contains keys in the center 1/3 of the keyboard. Secondly, and this one about drove me batty, is that the corners seem to not adhere completely. This causes an audible click kind of noise but not all of the time. It took me most of the day to figure out that it was the screen protector and not some sort of weird keypress or something. I may have fixed that issue though but running the blow drier on high around the screen for about 15 seconds and then pressing firmly all the way around. So far it hasnt came back.
Anyone else experiencing any of these issues?

I'd stay away from Zagg there screen protectors arent as perfect as there retail price point would suggest.
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My screen is still adhering to the sides but it has bonded lots more since the initial install. I have no issues with sensitivity, sorry you are having bad luck
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