Just a heads up, when buying a screen protector, make sure the sensor is uncovered. I see a lot of screen protectors that covers the sensor, and that will definitely cause all sorts of issues with the proximity sensor!
Just to wake this thread up, I finally put my Reallook on that does cover camera and sensors and I have no issues with it. I've actually never had a problem with this brand.
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hidea said:
Just a heads up, when buying a screen protector, make sure the sensor is uncovered. I see a lot of screen protectors that covers the sensor, and that will definitely cause all sorts of issues with the proximity sensor!
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I'll second this. I had a screen protector from Skinomi that wasn't cut right. I figured, what the heck - its clear, just like the glass beneath it, right?
Every time I made a call, the screen shut off as if I had the phone to my ear and activated the prox sensor. Ripped that screen protector off, and everything was fine.
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Anyone for Fire Phone Screen Protectors?
Just spotted one at 0.24mm!
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Anyone for Fire Phone Screen Protectors?
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Hmm.. They are getting really popular and I guess you've got to go with one even if it does have Gorilla Glass it still not gonna take a drop directly to the screen. Obviously theres the question of camera results changing, opacity, fitting, responsiveness, cut outs etc and now even the face sensors are a brand new issue.
I've been keeping an eye on amazon and theres plenty around just a case of searching through and seeing who is considering what!
Thickness must be an issue when considering whether the glass will affect the responsiveness of the screen or sensors, I was just on Facebook and spotted that Orzly have one at 0.24 mm thickness.
Haven't had a chance to use any on the device yet but I'll repost here when I have.
Any recommendations?
Spartan Tempered Glass
I purchased a couple of the Spartan Tempered Glass screen protectors from Xtreme Guard, @ ~$4 a piece. While they looked real nice on the phone they had the side effect of triggering the proximity sensor. I had to take it off to make the device usable as a phone... The second you begin a call the screen goes black, it made it impossible to hang up or use the dial pad.
Not sure if there is any setting to adjust the proximity sensor, I couldn't find anything.
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http://www.amazon.com/Aduro-SHATTER...-2&keywords=fire+phone+glass+screen+protector
For $2, this is am excellent glass screen protector as good as any other. As with most glass screen protectors for this phone, the proximity sensor is triggered, so it's impossible to hang up calls. You can attempt to escape the call using buttons.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WXY18WK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
this protector seems to be the best available right now. It comes with a proximity Sensor window.
Picked up this Moshi screen protector for $5 at the local AT&T store:
https://www.att.com/accessories/screen-protectors/moshi-anti-glareanti-fingerprint-ivisor-screen-protector-amazon-fire-phone.html#sku=sku7270242
Currently selling for $15 at Amazon. Easy to install and working well so far.
There were still a few cases available at the AT&T store, too, more that shown as available through the online site.
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I've also made the mistake of getting a Spartan tempered glass screen protector from XtremeGuard. I'm having the same issues with the proximity sensors. Screen off and unusable in calls. The home button can't wake the phone up anymore. I had to remove it. Wasted $6.
It seems that the majority of screen protectors being sold lack a hole for the proximity sensor. I only have experience with matte screen protectors but I gather this is an issue with the clear/glossy protectors as well. On one protector I used a razor to cut out a hole but then opted for the hole puncher. One properly placed hole punch worked well, though the border of the cut did not adhere well to the surface of the glass. I recommend having that hole punch to deal with the proximity sensor issue.
I purchased a glass screen protector by Volt on Amazon. It works flawlessly. Highly recommended.
Just search Amazon for "volt fire phone screen protector" and it should be the first result.
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I purchased a glass screen protector by Volt on Amazon. It works flawlessly. Highly recommended.
Just search Amazon for "volt fire phone screen protector" and it should be the first result.
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I have the same screen protector, it works pretty good, except I notice it sometimes doesn't recognize scrolling on webpages or when I try to flick down the menu system. I believe Xtremeguard has some too, I ordered 1 as a backup but I haven't tried to dry fit it. LOL it was only 2 dollars after discount.
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I have the same screen protector, it works pretty good, except I notice it sometimes doesn't recognize scrolling on webpages or when I try to flick down the menu system. I believe Xtremeguard has some too, I ordered 1 as a backup but I haven't tried to dry fit it. LOL it was only 2 dollars after discount.
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I haven't had the same experience. Functionality-wise, it works the same as not having a screen protector at all. I guess YMMV. I wouldn't mind a back up for $2 though LOL.
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I haven't had the same experience. Functionality-wise, it works the same as not having a screen protector at all. I guess YMMV. I wouldn't mind a back up for $2 though LOL.
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oh, I did a dry fit on the Xtremeguard Spartan version, it appears to fit perfectly. There's a cut out for the front-facing camera, speaker and the home button. linky. Every now and then they'll be 80% or 90% off coupons
I've had a lot of success with their version, and I like it.
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oh, I did a dry fit on the Xtremeguard Spartan version, it appears to fit perfectly. There's a cut out for the front-facing camera, speaker and the home button. linky. Every now and then they'll be 80% or 90% off coupons
I've had a lot of success with their version, and I like it.
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I wonder if they finally changed their screen protector design. I bought the same one and it would trigger my proximity sensor. If you go back to page 1 of this very thread you'll see I'm not alone. I've tried contacting XtremeGuard twice on the matter but they are ignoring my emails. I'm out $6. They're out a customer (this having been like the 10th screen protector I buy from them).
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I wonder if they finally changed their screen protector design. I bought the same one and it would trigger my proximity sensor. If you go back to page 1 of this very thread you'll see I'm not alone. I've tried contacting XtremeGuard twice on the matter but they are ignoring my emails. I'm out $6. They're out a customer (this having been like the 10th screen protector I buy from them).
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The Volt screen protector I have has a cutout for the proximity sensor. No issues at all.
Also recommend volt screen protector
I used iCarez protector which caused black screen with my phone. After replacing it with Volt glass protector the black screen is gone. I am very happy with the Volt protector. It also feels like the original glass screen.
I always use iCarez screen protectors. I have a review on my website six10webdesign com / reviews. They are so easy to install and look great!
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I always use iCarez screen protectors. I have a review on my website six10webdesign com / reviews. They are so easy to install and look great!
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On that site there is only zagg glass protector????
Click on the youtube link in the top menu. It is a video review.
I'm kinna interested to have this screen protector : http://www.spigen.com/brands/google/nexus-5/nexus-5-screen-protector-glas-tr-nano-slim.html
I was wondering
1. Is there any possibility that this type screen protector may scratch my device screen? As it is made of glass material too.
2. Is it possible to tear it off in the future, without leaving any mark and scratches on my device screen? As in the future, I might feel like I may not want to have a screen protector on my screen. Or, I would like to change a new screen protector.
3. Also, it seems that this screen protector doesn't have a cut-off hole for front camera and other sensors. Will it affect the quality of front camera, and other sensors?
Thanks.
Cheok
1. The back is adhesive... The most its going to do is leave some sort of residue like duct on glass as an extreme example.
2. Yes it can come off. This is a screen protector... Not a screen damager. I think you are misunderstanding the point of it.
3. No, front camera quality is not reduced.
I had the exact same one and it literally let me down like massively. Started getting random air bubbles in it, which were impossible to get rid of without taking the damn thing off. Been running naked since then.
I have this screen protector and I haven't had any problems at all. It has micro scratches on the screen protector but my screen should be just fine.
I've made a few phone calls and when i pull the phone away from my head to look up a contact or go to speaker phone, the screen stays black. It's happened every time and i have to hit the power button twice to get the screen to come back on again. Anyone else having this issue?
Do you have a Spigen Tempered Glass Screen Protector installed on your phone? Or any screen protector that covers the proximity sensor?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/accessories/spigen-tempered-covers-proximity-sensor-t3230630
Yup, totally do! I forgot to search for "proximity sensor". Duh, sorry about that.
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Do you have a Spigen Tempered Glass Screen Protector installed on your phone? Or any screen protector that covers the proximity sensor?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/accessories/spigen-tempered-covers-proximity-sensor-t3230630
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Just activated my Nexus 5X is this is driving me crazy. I have a screen protector, but that shouldn't be an issue.
Seen here that's this is an issue with Android 6 - wondering why they haven't fixed it with 6.0.1 etc
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/oqh-V37hgDM
https://code.google.com/p/android-developer-preview/issues/detail?id=3230
If the screen protector is covering the proximity sensor you will experience this issue.
I'm having this issue as well. No screen protector.
I want to buy for my fire phone for front and back tempered glass 9H, anyone knows some good offers? I found some mikvon tempered glass for 8$ front + 8$ back on ebay and amazon and from aliexpress 1-2$ just for screen. The leather case from amazon is good? I am new here, and new user of fire phone( 125$ new)
Not sure what ones are good, but make sure the one you get has a hole cut out for the proximity sensor on the front of the phone. Otherwise when you get a call your screen will turn off because it thinks it is up to your face.
Do you mean the 4 holes of cameras? in sunlight near them i saw some violet sensor in the back of glass
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Do you mean the 4 holes of cameras? in sunlight near them i saw some violet sensor in the back of glass
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No those are for the 3D effect on some stuff for stock FireOS. I mean near the top of the phone there is a proximity sensor.
the area that needs a cutout is right underneath the selfie camera on the front. in the top right corner. You can't really see the proximity sensor, unless you get really strong light and you can kind of make it out through the glass.
I had bought a screen protector from Volt that worked well . I had bought another one which didn't have the cutout, and it was a disaster (couldn't hang up after a phone call).
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the area that needs a cutout is right underneath the selfie camera on the front. in the top right corner. You can't really see the proximity sensor, unless you get really strong light and you can kind of make it out through the glass.
I had bought a screen protector from Volt that worked well . I had bought another one which didn't have the cutout, and it was a disaster (couldn't hang up after a phone call).
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Thx for advice. I understand that sensors are good for something( I don t use auto brightness)
tl;dr: I put on a LOCA screen protector, but the fingerprint scanner did not work.
So when I received my S10+, I immediately went to my nearest mall to buy a tempered glass screen protector, because I was afraid that I would drop it, and crack my shiny new phone. They showed me a LOCA screen protector and they said that it supported the in-display fingerprint scanner, and because the whitestone dome glass was also LOCA, I agreed to buy it. When I got back home, first I removed the plastic screen protector, then removed any fingerprints or dust, then I carefully put on the LOCA glue in the middle, then put the glass on, tiled it left and right to make sure the glue fully touched the glass and placed it on the table, then UV cured the top, middle, and bottom, each for 15 minutes. After it was done, I carefully used a razor blade to remove excess, making sure not to remove the glue touching the glass, then powered on my S10+. The touch was working normally, so I went into settings, searched fingerprint, and tried to register my finger, but it kept saying "Press a little harder", or "Make sure your finger fully covers the fingerprint scanner", etc. I pressed harder, but nothing happened. So I went to the mall again and decided to exchange for a plastic screen protector. So if you don't want to waste money, DO NOT BUY A RANDOM BRAND SCREEN PROTECTOR. Even if they tell you its LOCA or that it supports the in-display screen protector, don't buy it unless its a Whitestone Dome Glass or another screen protector that has been confirmed to work with the fingerprint sensor, in which case go for it.
I think even with the Whitestone Dome you had to press on the fingerprint area while curing to make sure the fp scanner worked. So I'm guessing it would be the same with the non Whitestone ones.
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I think even with the Whitestone Dome you had to press on the fingerprint area while curing to make sure the fp scanner worked. So I'm guessing it would be the same with the non Whitestone ones.
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No need to press on the FP during curing with Whitestone. Just do some extra curing and first at the bottom.
XDDDD12345 said:
tl;dr: I put on a LOCA screen protector, but the fingerprint scanner did not work.
So when I received my S10+, I immediately went to my nearest mall to buy a tempered glass screen protector, because I was afraid that I would drop it, and crack my shiny new phone. They showed me a LOCA screen protector and they said that it supported the in-display fingerprint scanner, and because the whitestone dome glass was also LOCA, I agreed to buy it. When I got back home, first I removed the plastic screen protector, then removed any fingerprints or dust, then I carefully put on the LOCA glue in the middle, then put the glass on, tiled it left and right to make sure the glue fully touched the glass and placed it on the table, then UV cured it for 15 minutes. After it was done, I carefully used a razor blade to remove excess, making sure not to remove the glue touching the glass, then powered on my S10+. The touch was working normally, so I went into settings, searched fingerprint, and tried to register my finger, but it kept saying "Press a little harder", or "Make sure your finger fully covers the fingerprint scanner", etc. I pressed harder, but nothing happened. So I went to the mall again and decided to exchange for a plastic screen protector. So if you don't want to waste money, DO NOT BUY A RANDOM BRAND SCREEN PROTECTOR. Even if they tell you its LOCA or that it supports the in-display screen protector, don't buy it unless its a Whitestone Dome Glass or another screen protector that has been confirmed to work with the fingerprint sensor, in which case go for it.
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Curing for 15mins??? Was this a personal decision on your part to cure for 15 minutes? To the second post, yes you're correct that Whitestone Dome updated their instructions to push down on the sensor in between curing sessions.
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Curing for 15mins??? Was this a personal decision on your part to cure for 15 minutes? To the second post, yes you're correct that Whitestone Dome updated their instructions to push down on the sensor in between curing sessions.
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Yes, it was my personal decision since I searched up how long to cure and the search result i saw said 15 mins so I randomly decided to do that, but also see edit, I did top, middle, bottom each for 15 mins, so should've been enough, the bottom for a bit more longer. After knowing it didn't work, cured it for 2 hours, but it still didn't work.
I tried the WhiteStone on my S10+ and it didnt work too well... even after following each step to the T. The FP was hit and miss each time, became annoying really quickly so off it came
I did think it might have been an error on installation but checking out the Amazon reviews, many people have the same issue.
I think a good idead would be a Tempered glass protector with a cutout for the FP sensor which is then covered by a TPU attached to the glass
Anyway, thats me done. Taa
I installed a ''ramdom'' brand instead of White Stone because it was much cheaper and came with 2 protectors. I did press a little at the bottom where the sensor is located. And the sensor was working, but not very reliable. Now with the new update for biometrics it has improved a lot.
My experience with the Whitestone on the S10+:
My first install I got a huge bubble. This is despite having done about 5 installs on my S9+ I upgraded from. I mistakenly dropped the pin when the glue hit the arrows instead of when the glue touched the glass. I did the cleaning of the phone and glass before curing. Note: I couldn't get the absorption pads in, so it made a huge mess in the tray.
Second install was with my "cleaned" glass. The install went much better. There were two annoying but acceptable bubbles. I only noticed them on white bg or when the screen was off. The FPS was very hot or miss. Turned out there were micro bubbles barely noticeable below the FPS and below the speaker. Apparently they were causing a problem even though it wasn't where the sensor was. It was enough to throw it off. I did the 1 minute press at install. Success rate was about 2/10.
I contacted WSD about how to do a warrenty, using Facebook messenger. I was willing to pay for the replacement. I figured the error was in my cleaning of the glass. They ended up sending out the replacement for free. No pictures or anything needed.
Third install went off without a hitch. The replacement shipped with the absorption pads installed. They now hook into the top tray instead of putting into the bottom. I did the 1 minute press and cured 2 or 3 minutes each top and bottom. Success rate is now 17/20, which is just as good or better than what I got on my 9+. The latest patches seem to help a ton.
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I'd read someone say after the latest patch to redo finger prints with a little pressure as possible. This seems to have made a big impact for me.
I've read that if you're hands are dried out, that can affect things. I definitely have more problems when my hands are dried out.
Sometimes my thumb will move slightly during the scan. This results in an almost definite fail.
Lifting my thumb too fast seems to contribute to fails. If I leave my thumb on until it clears, I have almost perfect recognition.
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One thing that comes hand in hand with a new smartphone is screen protector. Two major materials for a screen protector can either be a plastic film or tempered glass. Tempered Glass screen protector is preferred over the plastic screen protectors because it offers better protection. So, what could be some of the criteria in choosing the best-tempered glass screen protector? To help you choose the right one, I carefully selected the 4 criteria below:
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This is some key criteria when choosing the screen protector
Maybe buy a flip case and leave the Samsung fitted protector
I considered various options then decided a working fingerprint sensor was more important to me than a glass screen protector so just bought a faux leather flip cover with magnetic clasp (£2.99 on eBay)
What I noticed with the whitestone is that it takes a few days for the fingerprint scanning to get better. Its still not as good as without a screenprotector, but on day 1 i couldnt even register my fingerprint, since then every day its a bit better.
Recently purchased the whitestone dome glass and installed it. Been using it for almost a week now and fingerprint scanner works pretty well for me (95% of the time). Was hesitant due to bad reviews but gave it a shot and I'm pleased with it. I followed the instruction video on their website and installed with no problems.
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I considered various options then decided a working fingerprint sensor was more important to me than a glass screen protector so just bought a faux leather flip cover with magnetic clasp (£2.99 on eBay)
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I ended up buying the Neo Flex Screen protector and Spigan neo hybrid case absolute brilliant so glad I did. I've had them on now for about 2 months working in the building trade so my screen goes through a lot dust and all sorts and this screen protector has done brilliantly.
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