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Anyone using Exim Screen Protector on I9100?

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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Pinkthesink said:
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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Pinkthesink said:
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.

hostet said:
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.

hostet said:
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.

PeteRyde said:
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.

hostet said:
Hi,
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.

jeanclaudevandamme said:
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?

Nexus 5 Screen Protector Warning

I just thought I should share a valuable lesson: DON'T BUY CHEAP SCREEN PROTECTORS!
I have been fine in the past with cheap screen protectors from eBay. They got the job done, and they were only a dollar or two. And you got six of them.
Anticipating the arrival of my N5, I bought a Spigen Neo-Hybrid case (Which is excellent), and some cheap screen protectors for $2. (12 to be exact)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231089059032?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I bought a bunch because that gives ample headroom if you mess up a few times.
I try to install the first one, and it ends up with bubbles near the cutouts for the speaker and camera. Okay, I'll just try another one.
I've gone through six of them, and they all have the same bubble problem near the cutouts.
I ended up buying higher-end screen protectors: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EV97UD6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'll be sure to report on those when they arrive.
But the lesson is to be cautious with cheap screen protectors.

The xtremeguard screen protectors are really good, and they can be found for under $2.

mprasolov said:
I just thought I should share a valuable lesson: DON'T BUY CHEAP SCREEN PROTECTORS!
I have been fine in the past with cheap screen protectors from eBay. They got the job done, and they were only a dollar or two. And you got six of them.
Anticipating the arrival of my N5, I bought a Spigen Neo-Hybrid case (Which is excellent), and some cheap screen protectors for $2. (12 to be exact)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231089059032?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I bought a bunch because that gives ample headroom if you mess up a few times.
I try to install the first one, and it ends up with bubbles near the cutouts for the speaker and camera. Okay, I'll just try another one.
I've gone through six of them, and they all have the same bubble problem near the cutouts.
I ended up buying higher-end screen protectors: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EV97UD6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'll be sure to report on those when they arrive.
But the lesson is to be cautious with cheap screen protectors.
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I've got some of the iSmooth protectors and they are quite good...once I properly installed them. Dry apply are a little tricky but there are enough tutorials and videos to help. I also have the Neo Hybrid and I'm quite happy with it.

BigOkie said:
I've got some of the iSmooth protectors and they are quite good...once I properly installed them. Dry apply are a little tricky but there are enough tutorials and videos to help. I also have the Neo Hybrid and I'm quite happy with it.
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I guess I lucked out with my choice of screen protector!

Not necessarily. I bought these SAMAR crystal clear screen protectors, managed to apply one without getting any dust or air bubbles. It has all the cutouts, the fit is good, and it is quite smooth when swiping, very happy with it so far. To top it all off it is dirt cheap and you get 6 protectors all with cleaning cloths! I've read others on here who have been happy with this brand too. Would definitely recommend.

use a drop of water when u install. it'll help take out bubbles.
also you can reapply these, just rinse in soap water then water, then shake off excess and apply. squeegee out the water - should be next to nothing.

ktamondo said:
The xtremeguard screen protectors are really good, and they can be found for under $2.
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True. And even with that. I got one first and tested before I got backups.

I use an IQshield screen protector and it's nothing short of pure awesome. No bubbles at all, and it's so smooth and dried hard. It feels like glass.

You get what you pay for. I bought the spiegen Crystal for 10 bucks and they went on perfect and looked perfect and felt pretty good to you cant even tell its on unless you look at the earpiece closely. But there's always better! I just recently bought a Nillkin Glass screen protector with 9h hardness and olephobic with rounded edges and its gonna be getting here in a week or so and that should be way better than a cheap or high quality screen protector!

This sounds silly, but whenever I install a cheap screen protector, I do two things: first, i make sure the side that's going to be applied to the screen is FACE DOWN. Never face it up, under any circumstances. if I do, its before removing from packaging. I even remove the adhesive that protects the protector itself, with the screen protector face down. this doesn't give a chance for dust to sit on the bottom of the screen when facing up. Yes im sure any dust flying around will still find a way to stick, but this reduces the chances. Plus, you make sure you are applying in a clean environment anyway. I usually vaccum the house (or area at least) prior to applying, and give the dust time to settle afterwards.
second, and heres the silly part: I make sure the screen is completely wiped, and blow on the screen itself with DRY LIPS as im applying the screen protector face down. This blows off any dust that may settle between the time you apply the screen, and make sure lips are dry as to not blow moisture onto the screen.
There really isn't any fool proof method for applying screen protectors without dust, but without some sort of clean box with a built in HEPA filtration system, this seems to work well for me 80-90% of the time, versus just applying like normal.

unvaluablespace said:
This sounds silly, but whenever I install a cheap screen protector, I do two things: first, i make sure the side that's going to be applied to the screen is FACE DOWN. Never face it up, under any circumstances. if I do, its before removing from packaging. I even remove the adhesive that protects the protector itself, with the screen protector face down. this doesn't give a chance for dust to sit on the bottom of the screen when facing up. Yes im sure any dust flying around will still find a way to stick, but this reduces the chances. Plus, you make sure you are applying in a clean environment anyway. I usually vaccum the house (or area at least) prior to applying, and give the dust time to settle afterwards.
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You can skip all the surgical-precision vacuuming if you do the application in the bathroom. Turn on the shower, hot as it'll go. Leave it run for 5-10 minutes til the bathroom is steamy. That knocks all the dust out of the air.
Then you can apply your screen protector in peace.

Caelrie said:
You can skip all the surgical-precision vacuuming if you do the application in the bathroom. Turn on the shower, hot as it'll go. Leave it run for 5-10 minutes til the bathroom is steamy. That knocks all the dust out of the air.
Then you can apply your screen protector in peace.
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but wouldn't that cause moisture in the air? I could see that getting in between the screen during application. I bought a ton of screen protectors like OP though, so I'll have to give this idea a shot lol

The moisture will get out over time. Its just like having windows tinted
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unvaluablespace said:
but wouldn't that cause moisture in the air? I could see that getting in between the screen during application. I bought a ton of screen protectors like OP though, so I'll have to give this idea a shot lol
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It doesn't matter. Even dry-applied screen protectors go on better this way, and any moisture completely dries out quickly anyway.

Spend a few hundred dollars on a phone and then buy the cheapest cases and screen protectors you can? Doesn't make sense.
I'll pay the extra $8 for a Spigen screen protector and a quality case that match the quality of my Nexus.
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Spigen could've tried a bit harder and made all the cutouts. Even the temporary screen protector that comes with the phone has those. I think most screen protectors will be similar at the $1+ range but you can't expect much from ones that cost $0.25.

xtremeguards didn't have bubbles for me. Buying 6 of the same screen protectors and then saying all of them have problems doesn't make sense.

I'm assuming the OP means the bubbles are from the edge of the cutouts not sticking down which is a common issue with cheap screen protectors.
the cutouts are not made well so the screen protector itself is warped at the cutouts for the speakers etc so its not flat and does not stick down creating bubbles there.

Just install in steamy bathroom. The steam prevents dust from floating in the air.
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I got this Nillkin one: http://dx.com/p/277084. I only had one. Applied by using the "hinge" method. Went perfectly. Cutouts are perfect and bubbles are removed very easy (easier than other screen protectors I've had).
I used a little wet cloth to make my screen wet and to remove dust. At first it feels very rubbery, but after using it for a day or even less, it feels just like the glass!

What screen protectors can be put on with spray?

I like to use the spigen clear glass screens but they are very hard to get on perfectly.
Can you use spray with these or can anyone recommend another brand?

Check out gadgetshieldz.

I had a best skins ever one on my nexus 4 after trying 5-6 others and it was by far the best. Had 2 for my nexus 5 show up today so will fit and post what I think shortly if you're interested I bought the spg ones for my nexus 5 but wasted 2 with tiny specs of dust. Has be perfect for me or it'll be ripped off!
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Confused_Cheese said:
I had a best skins ever one on my nexus 4 after trying 5-6 others and it was by far the best. Had 2 for my nexus 5 show up today so will fit and post what I think shortly if you're interested I bought the spg ones for my nexus 5 but wasted 2 with tiny specs of dust. Has be perfect for me or it'll be ripped off!
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Dude I bought two packages and went through all 6 with my ocd. Besides little specs of dust it's also hard to put on perfectly lining up with the speaker and stuff. I got it close and it would probably be perfect to many but still pisses me off.
Anyway post your thoughts about this new one when you can.

you can use a spray with any of the rubbery ones, the hard plastic/matte ones do not use liquid afaik

Hand76 said:
I like to use the spigen clear glass screens but they are very hard to get on perfectly.
Can you use spray with these or can anyone recommend another brand?
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I've got the Skinomi TechSkin, and I'm happy with it. It uses spray for the application, so it's easy to get perfectly aligned and dust-free. I used on my gnex as well, and it held up well over time... for me atleast.

athani said:
Check out gadgetshieldz.
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Does this screen have am orange peel look to it or rubbery feel?
Also does it come with a solution to spray? If not what did you use?

I am the worlds worst at putting on screen protectors. The best thing I found for putting them on is turning on your shower full blast hot and waiting till the room gets really steamy. That's how I put on my spigen (dry install) and it turned out perfect. I've also used xo skins (wet install) on my old gnex and had good luck with them.
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Hand76 said:
Dude I bought two packages and went through all 6 with my ocd. Besides little specs of dust it's also hard to put on perfectly lining up with the speaker and stuff. I got it close and it would probably be perfect to many but still pisses me off.
Anyway post your thoughts about this new one when you can.
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glad im not the only one this way

Hand76 said:
I like to use the spigen clear glass screens but they are very hard to get on perfectly.
Can you use spray with these or can anyone recommend another brand?
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Minus the Spigen bubble issue, I've applied all my glass protectors with left over solution from Zagg. After a day or so the liquid goes away. It doesn't hurt it IMHO. I'm pretty OCD about my screen protectors.
If you decide to go with a different type I'd suggest one of the plasticy ones just because you can remove dust easily using a piece of scotch tape. iSmooth gives you scotch tape like dust removers. Most of the people in my office come to me to apply screen protectors...lol
When I say plasticy ones I'm referring to anything that is rigid. The problem with Skinomi and Zagg like protectors is the scotch tape method doesn't work and they are much harder to get aligned. the upside to them is that they don't scratch like the rigid ones.

I think I am the only one that uses the wet method to install dry screen protectors. I used the wet method to install the spigen dry protectors, since they are the "static cling" type and not adhesive as with many other dry protectors. I normally install them in a steamed bathroom, and if i get any lint stuck on the screen i take it off them phone and rinse it under water then try again.
I didn't order the spigen glass protector due to people having bubble problems, but when the new revised version is out i'll buy it and also try installing it wet.

Hand76 said:
Does this screen have am orange peel look to it or rubbery feel?
Also does it come with a solution to spray? If not what did you use?
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The Skinomi protector came with spray, microfiber cloth, and a rubber wedge for squeegeeing out the excess spray solution and air bubbles
It does have an orange peel effect, but I can really only tell when the screen is off and/or outside light hits the screen at a perfect angle. My personal opinion is that its effect on screen quality is negligible
It does have a more rubbery feel than a bare screen, however that's because it should "self-heal" from light scratches/abrasions
Should you go the spray route for the first time, definitely look up some how-to-apply videos. I want to add that the protector on my g-nex lasted the entire lifetime of the phone (~2 yrs) without a problem, which hasn't been my experience with most traditional protectors. That's the main reason I put it on my N5

xtremeguards.com

Found a great film protector

Not many post on XDA but I promise you I do not work for this company lol. I've been searching forever for a good screen protector and glass is off the table. Whitestone is too expensive and I know I'd mess it up! I've gone through several brands of films on Amazon that have good/moderate reviews but they have all had poor coverage or just didn't stick down on the edges, and I consider myself a pro at installing films. Found a new one that claimed it used new technology to create a tpu type film and took a gamble on it as there where no reviews/ratings. I am pleased to announce that with proper care putting it on its flawless, adheres 100% to the sides and is almost unnoticeable by touch or look. (Except for that it's film and not glass) I will note however that be careful installing as the adhesive is very strong, and getting dust out after installing is near if not impossible. I'll post pics tomorrow of the product and a pic of my phone with it installed!
amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071NY2RXP/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
... Can't post links yet. It's the JOLOJO film for the Galaxy S8/+ on Amazon. Make sure you get the film not glass protector.

First time post...you are this isn't you selling it?
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SEVENEDGE said:
First time post...you are this isn't you selling it?
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Honestly I just got tired of looking for screen protectors. I made this account on XDA forever ago and decided that since I'd finally found one I'd just like to share my experience to maybe save some others frustration. I always lurk around here, have since the Moto a855 days, just never get on and post.
If someone does decide to try one of these protectors and chimes in that'd be great as I know my low post count doesn't make me look very believable lol

ha. yeah, I suspected some time ago, that an employee or more were making accounts promoting their asian battery, with low post counts.
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Don't know about this one, but I just received a similar TPU-type screen protector. Haven't installed it yet, will reply back after I have.
This is the one I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07121XQWT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

ChuckL123 said:
Not many post on XDA but I promise you I do not work for this company lol.
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amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071NY2RXP/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
... Can't post links yet. It's the JOLOJO film for the Galaxy S8/+ on Amazon. Make sure you get the film not glass protector.
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monkey39 said:
Don't know about this one, but I just received a similar TPU-type screen protector. Haven't installed it yet, will reply back after I have.
This is the one I bought: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07121XQWT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I would be curious to know how these work with a case.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
I would be curious to know how these work with a case.
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Well, can't tell you that as I screwed up the install and had to trash it [emoji17]. Couldn't get the bubbles out of it. Very likely my ineptness - been a while since I used anything besides tempered glass.
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monkey39 said:
Well, can't tell you that as I screwed up the install and had to trash it [emoji17]. Couldn't get the bubbles out of it. Very likely my ineptness - been a while since I used anything besides tempered glass.
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Dammit, man!! Now I'll never know!

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Dammit, man!! Now I'll never know!
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Sorry man, had high hopes for it based on the case problems with tempered glass I've been reading about. Anyway, just ordered a tempered glass one [emoji9] that purports to be "case friendly". We'll see.
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I got mine on without bubbles, but I learned very quickly the adhesive is extremely strong on these screen protectors and getting tiny bubbles out is very hard. You have to choose a large one and push it around through all the smaller ones. As far case usage goes, they fit snug and the only case I own is a OtterBox Symmetry which I have no problems with.
In the description and picture it states these have a 9H rating, and while I've had mine on since Friday without any scratches I have to call BS on that claim. They are a tpu film, feel like film, definitely don't feel like glass but are 100% crystal clear. They seems fairly durable compared to some other PET films I've used, and they are much thicker/heavy duty. (Can't tell once applied however)

Orange peel? Or completely flat like PET

tofu- said:
Orange peel? Or completely flat like PET
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No orange peel at all. 100% smooth like PET. I can't stand wet apply protectors because of the orange peel/clarity so I've never used them. Always stuck to cheap PET and this is very similar.
Like I said though, I can't stress enough to be careful putting it on as it has a very strong adhesive. It is still easy to take off and leaves no residue, but getting dust/dirt/hair out after is impossible. It's not like normal PET that uses static.
I did get a short piece of hair on mine when installing, which I'd normally remove or put on a new film after, but with the adhesive and TPU this seems to have just molded around it and it's almost not noticable. Leaves no air as the protector won't push back up. I'm very OCD with my protectors.
EDIT: Also, another note is that where this is a hard TPU film I have noticed it resist scratches very well but will indent like the wet apply protectors when force is applied such as with a finger nail. It does seem to recover after awhile. Funny how it's a TPU that feels like film. Also, 4 days now and no signs of peeling/no scratches. My phone is in and out of my pants pocket all day long.

ChuckL123 said:
No orange peel at all. 100% smooth like PET. I can't stand wet apply protectors because of the orange peel/clarity so I've never used them. Always stuck to cheap PET and this is very similar.
Like I said though, I can't stress enough to be careful putting it on as it has a very strong adhesive. It is still easy to take off and leaves no residue, but getting dust/dirt/hair out after is impossible. It's not like normal PET that uses static.
I did get a short piece of hair on mine when installing, which I'd normally remove or put on a new film after, but with the adhesive and TPU this seems to have just molded around it and it's almost not noticable. Leaves no air as the protector won't push back up. I'm very OCD with my protectors.
EDIT: Also, another note is that where this is a hard TPU film I have noticed it resist scratches very well but will indent like the wet apply protectors when force is applied such as with a finger nail. It does seem to recover after awhile. Funny how it's a TPU that feels like film. Also, 4 days now and no signs of peeling/no scratches. My phone is in and out of my pants pocket all day long.
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Use a piece of scotch tape to remove any dust the gets behind it. Just peel up your screen protector then use the tape (sticky side to screen protector sticky side) to pull any dust or hair off the inside.

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Use a piece of scotch tape to remove any dust the gets behind it. Just peel up your screen protector then use the tape (sticky side to screen protector sticky side) to pull any dust or hair off the inside.
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I tried that. Tape stuck to the adhesive on the film and when pulling off left a mark where the tape was on it. Like I said, the screen protector has a strong adhesive and doesn't use static. Usually only static pet protectors can have dust removed with tape. In this case, the adhesive on the film is stronger than tape.

How's it holding up a week later?

great screen protector
thanks OP for recommending this
I installed mine a bit over a week ago and have to say fairly impressed with it. It is stronger than your normal PET protectors (doesn't get micro scratches easily) and has very strong adhesive as the OP mentioned (great for the edges).
I did buy the case friendly version though instead of the full screen one
https://www.amazon.com/JOLOJO-Protector-Anti-Bubble-Strengthened-Application/dp/B071NZKKT1/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501007553&sr=8-2&keywords=jolojo
As far as install is concerned - If you have a rubber squeegee (had one from the armorsuite products) it will help greatly. Combine that with the hinge method and you will get a really good install.
Cons
You have to be pretty damn exact for the borders. There is really no room for error.
Not glass but I am definitely happy with it.

I bought a wet install film screen protector and I am loving it... No touch sensitivity issues, easy to install, and self heals scratches... I have used it on on a few past phones as well as smartwatches and have never had any issues with them.
https://www.amazon.com/ArmorSuit-Pr...ung+galaxy+s8+plus+armorsuit+screen+protector

It’s Supershieldz for me.

Got these today. Chuck is right, they are somewhat a pain to install but the result is great. Recommend.

Does the material of the Jolojo feel rubbery like other films do or is it smoother with less friction?
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Factory screen protector - tiny air bubbles

Anyone else with a couple of tiny air bubbles or imperfections in the application of the factory screen protector out of the box? I have 2 but they are tiny and only show in certain lights and angles. They are like little dots.
But it does make me worry if Samsung can't apply it perfectly , what chance do I have when I need to replace it?!

Nope me and my wife both have the phone. No bubbles. Was hard to even see the protector at first.

Same I didn't even notice it was there until I peeled of the first layer protector then I could see the real protector underneath

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Same I didn't even notice it was there until I peeled of the first layer protector then I could see the real protector underneath
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Ok, so there's 2 layers? Like a thin protector covering the ACTUAL screen protector? I just want to make sure before I peel the top layer back.
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ianmb said:
Ok, so there's 2 layers? Like a thin protector covering the ACTUAL screen protector? I just want to make sure before I peel the top layer back.
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Got a pic of the protector on yours now?

DeeXii said:
Got a pic of the protector on yours now?
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I dont. But I haven't removed any protector except for the thin film one on the back.
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I left whatever was on there in the box. Fingerprint seems slow but other than that it is good. Are there 2 layers on top?

After a day or two, I had about 3 bubbles show. Not tiny too. I pressed all of them with my fingers. Even rubbed the really tiny one with my nail. That seemed to work

3 note 10 pluses unlocked . only one protector on top.. not two. ive removed the protectors ....

I had a small bump that I tried to scratch off and it is now a small pin hole. Drives me crazy, even though it's hard to see. I chatted with Samsung and they said to take the phone to the Samsung Experience store at Best Buy and they would replace the screen protector. Turned out to be bad information as Best Buy has no replacement parts. I called back and was told it is a warranty item, but Samsung has no replacement screen protectors!!..No time line known to have them.. Also, told I could not remove the existing screen protector as I could damage the screen and it would void warranty.. Not impressed with their lousy customer service!
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I am not sure, but the protector preinstalled may be just as the back one, just a packing protective measure

My factory installed one has glue or something on it that won't come off and samsung has no idea what to do

oneandroidnut said:
My factory installed one has glue or something on it that won't come off and samsung has no idea what to do
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Wow...,seeing that I took a very close look on mine, I don't see any blemishes. Hope it's just some left over glue or dust underneath the plastic protector. Am gonna be taking that protector off as soon as it starts to wear-off.

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Wow...,seeing that I took a very close look on mine, I don't see any blemishes. Hope it's just some left over glue or dust underneath the plastic protector. Am gonna be taking that protector off as soon as it starts to wear-off.
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Yeah I told samsung I am not removing until I have a replacement to see if I have anything underneath but I doubt it as it is rough in that area as I run my hand over it

I removed mine when I got it. It just stuck out too much for me.

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Yeah I told samsung I am not removing until I have a replacement to see if I have anything underneath but I doubt it as it is rough in that area as I run my hand over it
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Costs saving lack of HEPA Clean Room rule for $1000+++ phones assembly line?

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Costs saving lack of HEPA Clean Room rule for $1000+++ phones assembly line?
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I honestly don't think it was that i think it was during boxing. From some manuals or the box, something in that stage the phone is money and screen protector as well just something on top i think

Not here.

It was 2 protector on front of mines and wife the top first layer looked like 1 on back with the tab and all and second layer was actual screen protector I got att device idk if that have to do with but the box was different.

oneandroidnut said:
My factory installed one has glue or something on it that won't come off and samsung has no idea what to do
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That looks like it was marred. Been there, done that.
The factory screen protector is pretty good; leave it on as long as you can. It really can save your screen... I inadvertently tested it in a nasty drop onto a rough metal edge from 2 feet. No glass damage at all.
These phones love to faceplant...
Gorilla IQ Sheild is the only 3rd party protector I would recommend. Self healing, very scratch resistant and a fairly easy wet apply. No bubbles and the tactile feel is acceptable.
Pay close attention to installation. Since it's a wet apply, placement is easy just allow at least 10 hours drying time. If it lifts on the curve even after a month take a little bit water, wet and reapply that portion before dirt gets under it. Make sure it's sticking on the curve surfaces on install; simply press it down an extra time or two in the first few minutes.
Works with any case.
Got 3 months on this one and still looks great. Two to a box.