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What's the deal with all these Spigen GLAS protectors?

Hey guys, so I got my Nexus 5 recently and pretty happy with it (even got the official Gray bumper today and well, kinda nice) but I really don't wanna end up having a plastic screen protectors like with all the other phones I had, I hate sooooo much when fingerprints show on the PET film and they always do so I thought of just getting a nice tempered glass protector - expensive but $ well-spent. After a little googling I found out that spigen are the best ones out there, that the N5's glas.tr had a design flaw, and that they are replacing it with the glas.tr NANO Slim. Now, couple questions:
Is there a really big difference between the Glas.T and the glas.TR NANO Slim? Or just the rounded edges on the TR version?
I'd really like to know also when Spigen is gonna sell these things. I wanna order one of these tomorrow so I've checked Amazon.co.uk and they are both in stock, but on amazon.com glas.t will be in stock on 30th nov and glas.tr on fifth december. But why are these in stock at amazon.co.uk? Am I missing something? (I'd like to order the protector from amazon.co.uk because UK is more near than US to Italy of course, but first I wanna know if it actually is in stock)
Last but not least, do you think these protectors will cause any issue with the official bumper? Because I really don't wanna flush 40 bucks down the toilet.

I have the GLAS.tR and have no problems with it. Most people had like one whole corner of the glass lifting up.. I had 2 air bubbles (decent size), the first one went away, the second one is almost gone now. I guess it's just how you install it. I do know that anyone that bought the GLAS.t/tR from spigen and requested a replacement will be getting the nano slim as soon as it is released. They didn't specify a release date, though:
"We will be releasing the New GLAS.t and GLAS.tR Nano tempered glass screen protectors within the next few weeks and we would like to send these as a replacement for your GLAS.t or GLAS.tR Slim when the New Nano Slims are available"

So... whats the news with the nano.tR protectors... are they any good...
My glas.tR slim was stuck for a few days eventually it gave up on one of the corners, and that part is lifted up now...
glas.t and glas.tr are total failures... if at all the nano's only work...
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The NANO fixes that issue even Spigen has recognized. But I want to know from you guys: does it protect the WHOLE glass surface of the phone or leave a little space at the edges? I wanna know because I don't want to get issues with the Google bumper.
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Bytecode said:
The NANO fixes that issue even Spigen has recognized. But I want to know from you guys: does it protect the WHOLE glass surface of the phone or leave a little space at the edges? I wanna know because I don't want to get issues with the Google bumper.
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I have the GLAS.tR, which also lifted in the top right corner. The fit of the glass has a small space around all edges of roughly 1mm. (Which for me, makes it harder to line up as you need to make spacing even on all sides - I would prefer an exact fit).

theickleone said:
I have the GLAS.tR, which also lifted in the top right corner. The fit of the glass has a small space around all edges of roughly 1mm. (Which for me, makes it harder to line up as you need to make spacing even on all sides - I would prefer an exact fit).
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Everyone'd love an exact fit but that'd make it incompatible with any case.
On a different but not unrelated topic, is there really a big difference between glas.t and glas.tr? Just the rounded edges? Glas.t go in stock earlier so I'll have to wait less and maybe can get it for around Xmas. If I wait for december fifth I'll most likely get it after Christmas cause you know, in that time of the year every shipping gets jammed and stuff.
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Bytecode said:
Everyone'd love an exact fit but that'd make it incompatible with any case.
On a different but not unrelated topic, is there really a big difference between glas.t and glas.tr? Just the rounded edges? Glas.t go in stock earlier so I'll have to wait less and maybe can get it for around Xmas. If I wait for december fifth I'll most likely get it after Christmas cause you know, in that time of the year every shipping gets jammed and stuff.
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I personally only have experience with the glas.tr, but the rounded edge is really the main difference. I do know that the glas.t is thinner, but I feel that the "bulk/extra thickness" difference between the two are pretty minimal.
I went for the glass.tr because I swipe from the edge of the screen with quite a lot of my apps.

theickleone said:
I personally only have experience with the glas.tr, but the rounded edge is really the main difference. I do know that the glas.t is thinner, but I feel that the "bulk/extra thickness" difference between the two are pretty minimal.
I went for the glass.tr because I swipe from the edge of the screen with quite a lot of my apps.
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Will the rounded edge thingy make a big deal if I'm using a case? If not imma go for glas.t.
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I have the glas.t because of the lower profile and it was cheaper. I do NOT have a case with it, however, and I prefer it that way. Unlike a lot of others, I actually had no problem applying the glas.t without bubbles (I used clips to hold it in place for several hours to achieve this).
The screen protector covers basically the entire screen, leaving a minor 1-1.5 mm bezel around the edges. I'm not sure about the rounded edges of the tR, but I've had my screen protector for about 2 weeks and there are zero blemishes. Nothing cracked, nothing scratched. But you should note that while it's tempered glass, it's not fingerprint proof. My hands do get oily at times, and it WILL show fingerprints.
That being said, I really really like this product (when it works obviously). The glass feels amazing to use on a daily basis. It's quite durable (as I said before, I keep my phone without a case and just carry it in my pocket). Screen clarity is great and touch sensitivity is still consistent across the entire screen. With the Nano version improving on the regular glas.t/tR, I would definitely recommend picking one up. The tR's are meant for use without a case (hence the rounded edges), so I would probably get the t.

b.spec said:
I have the glas.t because of the lower profile and it was cheaper. I do NOT have a case with it, however, and I prefer it that way. Unlike a lot of others, I actually had no problem applying the glas.t without bubbles (I used clips to hold it in place for several hours to achieve this).
The screen protector covers basically the entire screen, leaving a minor 1-1.5 mm bezel around the edges. I'm not sure about the rounded edges of the tR, but I've had my screen protector for about 2 weeks and there are zero blemishes. Nothing cracked, nothing scratched. But you should note that while it's tempered glass, it's not fingerprint proof. My hands do get oily at times, and it WILL show fingerprints.
That being said, I really really like this product (when it works obviously). The glass feels amazing to use on a daily basis. It's quite durable (as I said before, I keep my phone without a case and just carry it in my pocket). Screen clarity is great and touch sensitivity is still consistent across the entire screen. With the Nano version improving on the regular glas.t/tR, I would definitely recommend picking one up. The tR's are meant for use without a case (hence the rounded edges), so I would probably get the t.
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So, the glas.tr are for people who don't use cases eh? I'm gonna buy the glas.t then (I always use a bumper). One question: does it show fingerprints and dirt as the normal gorilla glass 3 or a little more? And what about it compared to a PET screen protector?
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Bytecode said:
So, the glas.tr are for people who don't use cases eh? I'm gonna buy the glas.t then (I always use a bumper). One question: does it show fingerprints and dirt as the normal gorilla glass 3 or a little more? And what about it compared to a PET screen protector?
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To my experience, it seems to be the same amount for fingerprints on the screen and the glass protector. But a quick wipe solves the problem.
I used a Spigen PET (ultra clear, front and back) screen protector on my Nexus 4, which seemed to be collecting oil. It would be difficult to remove even when wiping. (Should be called Spigen oil slick).
But generally, even though it does get a smudge it cleans a lot easier compared to the PET screen protector. :good:

theickleone said:
To my experience, it seems to be the same amount for fingerprints on the screen and the glass protector. But a quick wipe solves the problem.
I used a Spigen PET (ultra clear, front and back) screen protector on my Nexus 4, which seemed to be collecting oil. It would be difficult to remove even when wiping. (Should be called Spigen oil slick).
But generally, even though it does get a smudge it cleans a lot easier compared to the PET screen protector. :good:
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This is exactly what I was going to say. The glas.t feels just like the gorilla glass 3 since both have the oleophobic properties. As mentioned above, while it still shows fingerprints I think a big advantage is how easily those are to get off the screen. Typically film screen protectors, no matter how clear they are, will smudge fingerprints around until it's like "meh, good enough".

Also, you might want to check Glass-M and Nillkin for tempered glass screen protectors. Way cheaper and people seem to be happy about them. The Nillkin you can buy for like 9 €... That's one hell of a price difference.
I bought the Glass-M for about 20 € (including shipment to Europe). It's about half the price of the Spigen one and I doubt there is much difference.+
http://theglass-m.com/collections/f...red-glass-screen-protector-for-google-nexus-5

Thanks for the replies guys. About the glass-m thanks, but I'd rather have the best in its class (spigen).
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Tempered Glass Screen Protector Quality (ALL brands)

There's an ongoing discussion on which brand of tempered glass screen protectors are the best value, but I'm curious which ones have been most prone to chips and bubbles. I've had this problem with the Spigen GLAS.t and am looking to replace it. I'm not willing to sink $30+ for something that will just chip within several weeks. I'm very careful with my N5 and I have 6 chips that have magically appeared over the past couple months.
Your votes are appreciated =) If you haven't encountered any issues, details like which screen protector you have and for how long (this is important) would be helpful. Cheer!
EDIT: To help get more definitive information, please try to post details that reveal the following:
BRAND (Spigen, etc.)
MODEL (GLAS.tR, etc.)
PROBLEM(S) (# of chips or bubbles, none, etc.)
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN USING IT​
EDIT2: Here's a list of the tempered glass screen protectors and their thickness, please let me know if I need to correct or add anything:
SPIGEN
GLAS.t Nano - 0.15mm
GLAS.tR Nano - 0.23mm
MIME
Feather - 0.15mm
Ghost - 0.3mm
NILLKIN
H+ Nanometer Anti-Explosion - 0.3mm
GLASS-M
Slim - 0.33mm
Nano Slim - 0.2mm (note: you can select the Slim and Ultra Slim from the drop down)
Ultra Slim - 0.15mm
AMZER
Kristal - 0.4mm
CRUZERLITE
TRUGLASS - 0.25mm
SEIDIO
VITREO - 0.55mm
iLOOME
Premium - 0.26-0.4mm
Flex - 0.12mm
ANKER
Premium - 0.38mm

nilkin anti explosion is 9h, 0.3mm and KICKS ASS
love it
cheap
strong
ships world wide

You could ask for experiences of those who've owned and used the product for a month or two. It's common to see people on within a week singing praises but things don't always go so well with cheap glass over time.

I got the Spigen Glas.Tr and it had a chip in it on day 1. Ended up cracking across the screen.
I emailed their customer service 11 days ago and still haven't gotten a response.
Pretty upset.
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bblzd said:
You could ask for experiences of those who've owned and used the product for a month or two. It's common to see people on within a week singing praises but things don't always go so well with cheap glass over time.
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Yeah this is my thinking too. The first few weeks I had mine I LOVED it, but ask me today and I wouldn't recommend it. If anyone who hasn't had any problems with their screen protector mention how long they've used it for, that would be helpful =)
eyeisdasteve said:
I got the Spigen Glas.Tr and it had a chip in it on day 1. Ended up cracking across the screen.
I emailed their customer service 11 days ago and still haven't gotten a response.
Pretty upset.
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My GLAS.t is cracked across the screen too, twice! Sad to hear the tR has issues as well since Spigen claims the rounded corners help a lot more with chipping.

Using the mime feather with a Ballistic case and the right top and bottom corners started cracking for some reason. I also have a crack from left to right in the center of the screen that doesn't even touch the corner cracks. Not very happy. This is my first slim-design glass protector and first time using MIME, but I never had any problems with my Spigen.

I've had the mime ghost with a spigen neo hybrid for over a month now. No cracks at all. Tiny bubbles only when case is on. The case is very tight fitting, so the corners rise up a little. No problems with the screen protector itself.
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i'm on my second mime ghost glass and it's paired up with the spigen slim. both were chipped and the second one has a scratch on it as well.

Spigen glas.tr here.I haven't had any issues yet... I've been lucky, but I baby the **** out of my phone.
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can the people stating the have cracking issue also say how thick the glass is? maybe if you can edit that question into the main thread, we'll find a trend =?

Well those people who got their screen protector chipped or bubbled...can they share some pics of it....and mention the particular cause that how it was happened...???
As I use this Tempered glass Screen protector for my N5 and believe me its such a nice product that it never make me feel as if I have put something on my screen..the touch is pretty smooth and flawless...n I just love it...and couple of times it has saved the screen from my car keys too.....I just love this product..very pleasant experience....
Thanks

Hey guys, I updated the first post with a list of tempered glass sp's for the N5 along with their thickness and link. Let me know if I'm missing anything!

Mime Ghost
I have been using MIME Ghost for over a month now. It is good. No bubbles/cracks. I have read may posts that say that the mime feather cracks easily after a week or two. Ghost is a bit thicker and a better option in my opinion.

Jimmy2u said:
Well those people who got their screen protector chipped or bubbled...can they share some pics of it....and mention the particular cause that how it was happened...???
As I use this Tempered glass Screen protector for my N5 and believe me its such a nice product that it never make me feel as if I have put something on my screen..the touch is pretty smooth and flawless...n I just love it...and couple of times it has saved the screen from my car keys too.....I just love this product..very pleasant experience....
Thanks
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I have 6 chips around my Spigen GLAS.t and I honestly have NO idea how I got any of them. I treat my phone with care and always leave it in its own pocket so it doesn't get scratched or anything, albeit I don't have a case on it. But a good quality screen protector should be able to withstand day-to-day use without a case, in my opinion.
Interestingly this is the first I've heard of the Amzer Kristal (which I'll add to the list in the first post) and it's the thickest of all its competitors. How long have you been using it, and do you have a case with it?

b.spec said:
I have 6 chips around my Spigen GLAS.t and I honestly have NO idea how I got any of them. I treat my phone with care and always leave it in its own pocket so it doesn't get scratched or anything, albeit I don't have a case on it. But a good quality screen protector should be able to withstand day-to-day use without a case, in my opinion.
Interestingly this is the first I've heard of the Amzer Kristal (which I'll add to the list in the first post) and it's the thickest of all its competitors. How long have you been using it, and do you have a case with it?
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Any piece of glass with sharp corners will chip easier, even with large window panes. If you have the glas.t and are not using a case, it will definitely chip as the edges are most vulnerable and more chips/cracks will propagate from there. I don't know why Spigen doesn't put the message for the glas.t on all of the glas.t products, but this is from the iPhone 5 glas.t page:
*As this is a glass product, please note that the edges of the glass are the most vulnerable areas. We highly recommend that you use a case along with your GLAS.t SLIM to avoid chipping or cracking the edges of your GLAS.t SLIM
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Myself, I have had the glas.tr since early December and have no issues with or without a case. I switch between the Neo Hybrid/Ultra Fit and no case about half the time and have had no chips or bubbles.
TL;DR: If you get a glass protector without rounded edges, it will most likely chip unless you have a case to protect the edges of the glass.

tysj said:
Any piece of glass with sharp corners will chip easier, even with large window panes. If you have the glas.t and are not using a case, it will definitely chip as the edges are most vulnerable and more chips/cracks will propagate from there. I don't know why Spigen doesn't put the message for the glas.t on all of the glas.t products, but this is from the iPhone 5 glas.t page:
Myself, I have had the glas.tr since early December and have no issues with or without a case. I switch between the Neo Hybrid/Ultra Fit and no case about half the time and have had no chips or bubbles.
TL;DR: If you get a glass protector without rounded edges, it will most likely chip unless you have a case to protect the edges of the glass.
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Thanks for this. I was going back and forth between the t and tR, but figured I was careful enough with my phone that it should be fine. I assumed the disclaimer was for people who had the tendency of being a little more hard on their phones. I'm really thankful mine was in the first batch that was recalled, so I essential got a trial run at the glas.t. Good to hear the tR is more durable as they advertise. I'm curious to know which of the other brands have curved edges as well, which is definitely a must if I'm not using a case.

Added the Cruzerlite TRUGLASS to the first post as well. Seems like there isn't one brand that is clearly more durable than the rest.

nillken
H+ 9h
used static tape, dirt removing tape, and installed in bathroom with hot shower on to make sure no dust was floating but
produced spiderweb like bubble on bottom of screen which i could not get rid of, took it off after an hour and returned it.

halojinx said:
nillken
H+ 9h
used static tape, dirt removing tape, and installed in bathroom with hot shower on to make sure no dust was floating but
produced spiderweb like bubble on bottom of screen which i could not get rid of, took it off after an hour and returned it.
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Had the same thing but just used a binder clip with some microfiber cloths to protect the phone to apply pressue on that point of the protector for a few hours and untile the bubbles went away and they did and havent com back since and its been a few days.

Nocturnal86 said:
Had the same thing but just used a binder clip with some microfiber cloths to protect the phone to apply pressue on that point of the protector for a few hours and untile the bubbles went away and they did and havent com back since and its been a few days.
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I will try that next time, thanks.:good:

Which glass screen protector?

Hi,
I've had a Nillkin glass screen protector on for a few months, and the glass has slowly started to lose its sticky around the corners and keeps air bubbles all the time. It's also got a slight chip on one of the edges.
So I'm looking for a replacement, preferably one that doesn't have a cut out for the light sensor.
I don't particularly want to pay £30 for a spigen one, especially if it goes the same way after a couple of months. So I'm looking for around £15/$20. At the moment I'm looking at the Glass-M one, but would appreciate some other recommendations? Ideally one available in the uk that I don't have to import from the states or HK.
Thanks

Here's a good start, on top of the many threads specific to the different brands:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2610874
Search is your friend

Scottland said:
Hi,
I've had a Nillkin glass screen protector on for a few months, and the glass has slowly started to lose its sticky around the corners and keeps air bubbles all the time. It's also got a slight chip on one of the edges.
So I'm looking for a replacement, preferably one that doesn't have a cut out for the light sensor.
I don't particularly want to pay £30 for a spigen one, especially if it goes the same way after a couple of months. So I'm looking for around £15/$20. At the moment I'm looking at the Glass-M one, but would appreciate some other recommendations? Ideally one available in the uk that I don't have to import from the states or HK.
Thanks
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Iloome flex is what I use.

Scottland said:
Hi,
I've had a Nillkin glass screen protector on for a few months, and the glass has slowly started to lose its sticky around the corners and keeps air bubbles all the time. It's also got a slight chip on one of the edges.
So I'm looking for a replacement, preferably one that doesn't have a cut out for the light sensor.
I don't particularly want to pay £30 for a spigen one, especially if it goes the same way after a couple of months. So I'm looking for around £15/$20. At the moment I'm looking at the Glass-M one, but would appreciate some other recommendations? Ideally one available in the uk that I don't have to import from the states or HK.
Thanks
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I can recommend the Glass-M 0.15mm glass. Great fit and feels great on being so thin. I purchased from a Hong Kong seller on eBay for £9.50 delivered and delivery was only 1 week or thereabouts.

thanks
Thanks for the links =)

I was looking for a Nillkin tempered glass because it's way cheaper than Spigen, but then, after reading some reviews about webs spider and other issues, I decided to buy the glass-m 0.15mm for a few more bucks.
I am very happy with my choice, it's perfect

Well, im looking for one glass too... I have been looking for the shield armor one (or something like that, I don't remember the name of it) I see many reviews and looks like works very good on the iPhone... I don't know if buy it or no (25$), what you say?
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Thanks for the replies - can I just confirm the GlassM one doesn't have the cut-out for the light sensor?
Also, would the thinness of this not go against any additional protection from dropping that the glass ones tend to offer?

Scottland said:
Thanks for the replies - can I just confirm the GlassM one doesn't have the cut-out for the light sensor?
Also, would the thinness of this not go against any additional protection from dropping that the glass ones tend to offer?
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The Glass-M only has a cut out for the earpiece.
With regard to drop protection. I don't think there will be much in it. A serious drop on any glass protector will break it I believe. Its mainly for scuff and scratch protection. I went for the thin 0.15mm option because I wanted the phone to be as close to naked as possible.

pemz82 said:
The Glass-M only has a cut out for the earpiece.
With regard to drop protection. I don't think there will be much in it. A serious drop on any glass protector will break it I believe. Its mainly for scuff and scratch protection. I went for the thin 0.15mm option because I wanted the phone to be as close to naked as possible.
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I'm more thinking about the screen underneath the protector. Although not guaranteed, the "extra protection" offered by a glass protector is one of the draws for me.

Scottland said:
I'm more thinking about the screen underneath the protector. Although not guaranteed, the "extra protection" offered by a glass protector is one of the draws for me.
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I'm not sure a glass protector will protect much against a drop onto a concrete or hard surface from height. I think it all depends on how it lands, the glass protector will protect against scratches and scuffs should it survive the impact from the fall.

I'll tell you which one NOT to buy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400653222919?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
The cutouts are on the wrong side of the screen protector. It would have fit perfectly if it werent for this issue. The adhesive side has both cutouts on the wrong side of the protector, its like it was made backwards. Seemed good quality for 8 bucks but its unusable.

As this thread is dedicated to glass screen protectors, does anyone use a glass screen pro with a tpu case?
I'm tempted by the iloome flex but unsure if my case will case the protector to raise at the edges

I'm using the Anker glass screen protector - it feels better than the stock screen and when the coating rubs off or it gets broken/scratched you can replace it with another one for around £12. I've already had the stock Nexus 5 screen coating rub off.
No drop in image quality at all. I really wasn't sure about it but there is no downside to it.
It works perfectly well with my Nexus 5 Cruzerlite TPU Case (A2) and the combination means the phone is pretty much bullet proof whilst still being slim and lightweight.

Yaminashi said:
As this thread is dedicated to glass screen protectors, does anyone use a glass screen pro with a tpu case?
I'm tempted by the iloome flex but unsure if my case will case the protector to raise at the edges
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I've been using the MIME Feather with the Diztronic TPU case for a couple of months now. I've had zero issues with this combination.

Like buttered toast...

...my naked N5 slipped from my cold, numb fingers and landed flat but face down on a NYC sidewalk a couple days ago. At first it looked like a "soft landing" but no such luck and now I'm looking at a screen replacement (screen itself OK, but glass cracked all to hell).
So now I'm wondering if this could have been prevented simply by a case and not necessarily a screen protector as well. I've used cases such as an Otterbox Commuter in the past but never dropped any of those phones to the extent this one went down. It seems to me that any case with a slight lip on the front -- as most of them must have -- would be enough since the screen itself would not hit the ground.
From research on this forum and web sites I'm currently favoring the Spigen Thin Armor case but am wondering if a high-quality screen protector would also be worth it. My screen at the time it was damaged really had no scratches at all, so the Gorilla Glass was doing its job. Would one of those tempered glass protectors also provide shatter protection? Or would a decent case by itself be sufficient?
FWIW, I've used thin-film protectors in the past but always found them annoying due to bubbles, making the screen less readable, and/or affecting the touch response.

Even with a case on, if there was a small rock or a jagged edge on the ground that nicks the screen, it would have still been toast anyway. This is regardless of if there was a lip protecting it or not. It all depends on what's on the ground by chance.
A tempered glass protector probably could have saved the screen though, since you said it landed flat on its face. Tempered glass protectors are perfect for impacts that land face down, not so much on edges or sides. You will see most demonstrations of tempered glass done with nails, hammers, drop tests, etc. with the phone being impacted directly on the face. If it impacts from the side, there is a good chance the screen could still break as tempered glass isn't really designed to protect from those types of impacts.
That is where the case with a lip comes in. Those are meant to protect from side and edge impacts. Most drops generally don't land flat like yours, they tend to bounce around on corners first, so the case would absorb most of the impact and not the phone directly.
Your best bet is to both have a tempered glass screen protector (for flat impacts), and a bumper frame or TPU case (for the rest).
I use a Nillkin H+ Tempered Glass screen protector and a bumper frame (back not covered as I put a skin on the back) and I'm pretty much covered for most brain lapse moments.

rochrunner said:
FWIW, I've used thin-film protectors in the past but always found them annoying due to bubbles, making the screen less readable, and/or affecting the touch response.
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Once you learn the hinge method for putting on screen protectors, you won't have air bubbles or dust underneath. You can't even tell my phone has a screen protector on it. Youtube has several videos on how to do it properly.
I refuse to pay big $$$ for glass protectors because you only get one of them, and you either do it right, or throw it away. With plastic protectors, you get several for a few dollars.

wolfen69 said:
I refuse to pay big $$$ for glass protectors because you only get one of them, and you either do it right, or throw it away. With plastic protectors, you get several for a few dollars.
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That's not true. I applied and removed my Nillkin more then 10 times during the application to get rid of the dust I missed trapped underneath because I suck at applying screen protectors. It reapplied the same every time. All you have to do is make sure you don't firmly press it down and you're fine. This is even after you see the adhesion process occur. It will still peel up. The adhesive takes a few hours to a day (depending on brand) to fully stick/cure.
If a person like me can apply one glass screen protector, anyone else will do it better. One is all you need.
Plastic will only give basic scratch protection and leave a greasy screen after a while. If it takes the same fall his did, the screen would still be done for.

mmmmBACON said:
I use a Nillkin H+ Tempered Glass screen protector and a bumper frame (back not covered as I put a skin on the back) and I'm pretty much covered for most brain lapse moments.
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What bumper frame do you use? I've been looking for one myself for a while now...
Cases protect the actual body of the phone, and maybe the screen if it happens to land flat. But if a rock of some other elevated object hits the screen then it will be done for. And a plastic screen protector will do nothing, that protects against scratches like from sand. A glass one would be the best bet for shatter protection. I've seen a person take a hammer to a screen with a glass screen protector on. The protector was rekt but the phone screen was fine.

Awesomepie85 said:
What bumper frame do you use? I've been looking for one myself for a while now...
Cases protect the actual body of the phone, and maybe the screen if it happens to land flat. But if a rock of some other elevated object hits the screen then it will be done for. And a plastic screen protector will do nothing, that protects against scratches like from sand. A glass one would be the best bet for shatter protection. I've seen a person take a hammer to a screen with a glass screen protector on. The protector was rekt but the phone screen was fine.
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There are 2 that I would probably recommend. I'm currently using a transparent bumper case off of ebay. I did a review here http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/accessories/lucency-transparent-bumper-case-review-t2690108. It is $2.88 shipped. If you do choose this one, I would stick to black. After using them for a while now, the various colours tend to stain easily, but the black doesn't. It is just for light drop protection, but since the main body is a harder plastic, it won't absorb a higher drop like a softer bumper frame, or a TPU case would. I personally like it because it is transparent and you can still see the sides of the phone and the skin through it.
The other is the replica Nexus 4 bumper, for the Nexus 5. Mine is still in the mail so I haven't tried it out yet, but others have bought it and it seems to have gotten pretty good reviews overall. http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/accessories/replica-official-nexus-4-bumper-nexus-5-t2698422. It's a little bit pricier at $12.99 off Amazon, or around $8 - $10 off Aliexpress.

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...my naked N5 slipped from my cold, numb fingers and landed flat but face down on a NYC sidewalk a couple days ago. At first it looked like a "soft landing" but no such luck and now I'm looking at a screen replacement (screen itself OK, but glass cracked all to hell).
So now I'm wondering if this could have been prevented simply by a case and not necessarily a screen protector as well. I've used cases such as an Otterbox Commuter in the past but never dropped any of those phones to the extent this one went down. It seems to me that any case with a slight lip on the front -- as most of them must have -- would be enough since the screen itself would not hit the ground.
From research on this forum and web sites I'm currently favoring the Spigen Thin Armor case but am wondering if a high-quality screen protector would also be worth it. My screen at the time it was damaged really had no scratches at all, so the Gorilla Glass was doing its job. Would one of those tempered glass protectors also provide shatter protection? Or would a decent case by itself be sufficient?
FWIW, I've used thin-film protectors in the past but always found them annoying due to bubbles, making the screen less readable, and/or affecting the touch response.
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There are many choices for thicker protection cases. Properly applied screen protectors don't have any bubbles.
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Hey! There's a kickstarter project for someone: A case with airbags that deploy when the phone finds itself in free-fall .

Claghorn said:
Hey! There's a kickstarter project for someone: A case with airbags that deploy when the phone finds itself in free-fall .
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Those sly people at Honda have already done it.

Claghorn said:
Hey! There's a kickstarter project for someone: A case with airbags that deploy when the phone finds itself in free-fall .
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I don't think I'd feel comfortable having that in my side pocket close to my family jewels or especially not in my back pocket.
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Those sly people at Honda have already done it.
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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!

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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.

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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.
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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.

ShrekOpher said:
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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