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Tiny sctatch on screen, need help!

I dropped my phone and then noticed the tiniest, thinnest scratch on the screen. I can't feel it when I touch the screen, and can only really see it when the light shines on it. I know it's not a big deal, but it's going to slowly drive me crazy. Anything I can do to get rid of it, or reduce it even more? I have hope since it's so tiny. Thanks.
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Replace the screen.
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@rbiter said:
Replace the screen.
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I need another way!
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Scratches will eventually lead to a crack. Its like a small chip on a windscreen. So call a windscreen repair centre.they will repair it cheaply
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Phillmitchell said:
Scratches will eventually lead to a crack. Its like a small chip on a windscreen. So call a windscreen repair centre.they will repair it cheaply
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Since it's so minuscule, isn't that a good scratch removing cream I can use?
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inyrules said:
Since it's so minuscule, isn't that a good scratch removing cream I can use?
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Lol. Not many of us have experience rubbing our screens with cream. Be the guinea pig or man up and buy a screen and screen protector. Matter of fact, just buy a screen protector and be done with it. Ocd is underrated. Or overrated. Depending on how you look at it.
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Most of the wet screen protector will fill the scratch.
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Get a screen protector or a new screen. It's a bit late now to be worried about scratches on your screen, should've gotten a screen protector.
But, we live and we learn.

I have a nice little scratch on mine too. These things are going to happen. It's just a phone!!! Put a screen protector on it and be done with it!

The wet screens will fill in the tiny scratches nicely. The dry apply ones won't.
the XO screen protector seems to be very popular, might be a good choice.

Get an XO Skin and put it on your screen. It filled both a scratch and a scrape on my Gnex, when I thought I'd have to live with the damage.

Get some ocd pills and use a screen protector
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Brasso.
Makes your screen crystal clear.

It's been mentioned allready, but the wet apply screen protectors really do work for "hiding" the scratch.
I had a scratch on my droid charge and I actually did try a paste I got from autozone to try and remove the scratch, well... it didn't work. It didn't add to the problem but it didn't remove it either.
So I applied a wet screen protector from skinz I believe, then I couldn't find the scratch no matter how I tried. It was successful in healing my ocd.

zeekiz said:
Brasso.
Makes your screen crystal clear.
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Annd there goes the oleophobic coating.

I confirm that XO wet apply covered a scratch on my gnexus display.
It probabely only works for scratches on the coating though, not for deep scratches on the glass.

ArmanUV said:
I confirm that XO wet apply covered a scratch on my gnexus display.
It probabely only works for scratches on the coating though, not for deep scratches on the glass.
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The coating is what I'm sure got scratched. If I run my finger over it I can't feel it. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. Looking into the XO screen protector.

Polyfilla

is the S3's glass/screen not totally flat?

not sure if it's just a bad screen protector or the screen is not entirely flat, but it seems kinda strange to me that only the edges of the phone that the screen protector won't stick. i've never seen this in any of my previous SP installations. any thoughts anyone? btw, these are the really cheap SPs from ebay, but they've always worked for me.

Correct, screen is not flat. Take a good look at the edges and you'll see they curve awat in the last few mm.
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falconator said:
Correct, screen is not flat. Take a good look at the edges and you'll see they curve awat in the last few mm.
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It looks pretty cool imo. Like when you drop water onto a penny.

That is why some screen protectors don't cover the entire front of the GS3. If it bothers you I believe this screen protector is slightly smaller than the front so it doesn't leave those lifted edges.
http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Rear...41&sr=8-1&keywords=galaxy+s3+screen+protector

manchild83 said:
That is why some screen protectors don't cover the entire front of the GS3. If it bothers you I believe this screen protector is slightly smaller than the front so it doesn't leave those lifted edges.
http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Rear...41&sr=8-1&keywords=galaxy+s3+screen+protector
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the SP i had on is slightly smaller than the screen already, but i don't think this is the problem here though, instead i think it's my screen's edges that is not flush. has anybody else with a S3 that has this problem? it would suck going back to costco and telling them this is the reason i wanted to exchange my phone.

its ur screen protector

MMakoto said:
the SP i had on is slightly smaller than the screen already, but i don't think this is the problem here though, instead i think it's my screen's edges that is not flush. has anybody else with a S3 that has this problem? it would suck going back to costco and telling them this is the reason i wanted to exchange my phone.
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the entire edge of the screen is beveled downward to create a curve at the edges. run your finger along the edges and you'll notice it, it's pretty substantial and was an intended design. if you want a protector that will cover all the edges you will need a flexible one. u suggest the skinomi one that's on sale on Amazon.
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dLo GSR said:
the entire edge of the screen is beveled downward to create a curve at the edges. run your finger along the edges and you'll notice it, it's pretty substantial and was an intended design. if you want a protector that will cover all the edges you will need a flexible one. u suggest the skinomi one that's on sale on Amazon.
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So does that mean all the S3s are with the same glass design and mine is not a defect?
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MMakoto said:
So does that mean all the S3s are with the same glass design and mine is not a defect?
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Did you really even have to ask that?
And this is really unfortunate. My 5 for $0.99 screen protectors from ebay have the same stupid 2mm non-sticking edge at the top/bottom. Maybe I just use a scalpel to cut the next one before I apply it? Might leave a really sharp edge though..

SGP has a Flex HD protector that is supposed to offer full screen coverage. It's $18 but I'm going to give it a shot.
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I have used belkin and incipio protectors, and both do not stick around the edges of the phone. It does detract from appearance a bit, but I am not going to worry about it anymore. I have yet to see a screen protector that is 100% flush with the screen.

A tip for those who got the same screen protector. If you have a hair blow dryer, hot blow dry the screen protector first to the point where it gets kinda soft, peel off the part 1 of the SP then apply it. blow drying the SP would soften it and would make it cooperate to stick in the screen. Now, I haven't tried this as I had just ordered the SP similar to this but I've tried the same method when I had the htc sensation(contour glass). There's a big possibilty that this would work
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Xcor3 said:
A tip for those who got the same screen protector. If you have a hair blow dryer, hot blow dry the screen protector first to the point where it gets kinda soft, peel off the part 1 of the SP then apply it. blow drying the SP would soften it and would make it cooperate to stick in the screen. Now, I haven't tried this as I had just ordered the SP similar to this but I've tried the same method when I had the htc sensation(contour glass). There's a big possibilty that this would work
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Nice suggestion, but it doesn't make the glue more gummy or anything? Would really have appreciated it if samsung took this into account before they put this odd curve on the glass. Why don't phone companies just ship screen protectors and cases with their phones? In fact the casing should be shock resistant and cheap to replace on EVERY phone. Maybe just a chassis and then you put whatever case around it even.
90% of people stick their nice phone in an ugly $2.99 case. It's a huge market that samsung and others are just giving away. The $39.99 cases don't look any better either...

Scratch

Hi , I got a scratch in my nexus screen, is it possible to change just the outer glass? The LCD screen is intact.
With something like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290736140062&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160

ectodroid said:
Hi , I got a scratch in my nexus screen, is it possible to change just the outer glass? The LCD screen is intact.
With something like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290736140062&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160
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You could, but to do it properly you'd have to find a way to separate your digitizer from the original broken glass and re-seal the new glass to the digitizer. This is extremely difficult and nearly impossible to do properly outside of a factory equipped with the proper equipment and it is far easier to simply buy a new digitizer assembly.
If it's just a scratch and not a crack, I would recommend simply putting a wet-application screen protector on the device. According to many posters around here, that typically covers scratches very well and protects from future scratches.

JaiaV said:
You could, but to do it properly you'd have to find a way to separate your digitizer from the original broken glass and re-seal the new glass to the digitizer. This is extremely difficult and nearly impossible to do properly outside of a factory equipped with the proper equipment and it is far easier to simply buy a new digitizer assembly.
If it's just a scratch and not a crack, I would recommend simply putting a wet-application screen protector on the device. According to many posters around here, that typically covers scratches very well and protects from future scratches.
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Thanks I will just let it be then, I can only see it in direct sunlight.
Got a link to the wet application screen protector threads?

ectodroid said:
Thanks I will just let it be then, I can only see it in direct sunlight.
Got a link to the wet application screen protector threads?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1338

ectodroid said:
Hi , I got a scratch in my nexus screen, is it possible to change just the outer glass? The LCD screen is intact.
With something like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290736140062&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160
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Real sorry to hear about your screen, how did you happen to scratch it? The wet films work pretty well.
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Atrix27 said:
Real sorry to hear about your screen, how did you happen to scratch it? The wet films work pretty well.
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I was putting on my jacket with phone in hand... the zipper glided on the screen and there was the scratch the zipper isn't even solid metal :crying:

ectodroid said:
I was putting on my jacket with phone in hand... the zipper glided on the screen and there was the scratch the zipper isn't even solid metal :crying:
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Your kidding, have you seen the videos of guys taking knives and keys to the screen and nothing happens? I just got mine, now I'm a little worried.
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Screen protector, screen protector, SCREEN PROTECTOR.

Why screen protectors?

Almost all phones now days have screens made with some kind of scratch resistant glass (like Gorilla Glass) so why do people still insist on putting a screen protector on? surely anything that could sctrach your screen now days wouldn't be stopped by the sheet of plastic. I get just as many marks on my screen from using it (fingerprints and such) by using a screen protector or not.
so why do people still insist on using them, I just don't see the need.

I only use the ones with anti finger print. Because my screen gets all covered in prints..

a screen protector and case add substantial extra protection. Even a just the phone falling to floor, without a screen protector can badly scratch or break screen.
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I don't use those protectors anymore becuase the material is very often very cheap. All my protectors got soo many scratches so i "put it away" and now I don't get any scratches on my display.

Gainer5 said:
I don't use those protectors anymore becuase the material is very often very cheap. All my protectors got soo many scratches so i "put it away" and now I don't get any scratches on my display.
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I haven't used a screen protector in a while. I just use the case with my S3 and leave it without. You just gotta make sure you clean off the screan from prints and that's it. I find the screen protectors were more of a pain in the ass than anything.

I'm with iXanza, I specifically have the anti-smudge protector because between me and my girlfirend and babysitting my cousins my screen gets so greasy and gross I can't even enter my unlock code without having the protector..

Beacuse I already scratched my phone in my pocket without that protection. I put together wuth my car keys

Not got one for mine, and so far so good.

Because it keeps your screen like new

Gorilla glass is scratch resistant, not scratch proof. Sodium is very sharp, and can damage gorilla glass. Sand is even worse. When you can buy screen protecters cheap, why not? Replacing a protecters is a lot better than replacing a screen.
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[email protected] said:
Because it keeps your screen like new
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agreed
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it keeps the screen fingerprint free.
u also get an added smoothness (if u r using a good quality sc.grd)

sugarboy.sanju said:
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it keeps the screen fingerprint free.
u also get an added smoothness (if u r using a good quality sc.grd)
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if u have good case u dont need it

Because anyone with a wife knows they will DESTROY any device that isn't protected... My wife ruined a very good screen protector the first week she had it on her phone. Mine looks new up until I sell my phone, perhaps years later. I can't imagine what kind of damage a naked phone would have after a trip in her purse. Lol
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+1 to all posts differentiating scratch resistant vs scratch proof. No glass is scratch proof, so the trick is finding a screen protector that doesn't dramatically compromise touch screen sensitivity. Going without screen protection will equal scratches, but people balance usability vs. Protection to determine if they slap a protector on there. Wow...it's just like condoms in a way.
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Xalies said:
Almost all phones now days have screens made with some kind of scratch resistant glass (like Gorilla Glass) so why do people still insist on putting a screen protector on? surely anything that could sctrach your screen now days wouldn't be stopped by the sheet of plastic. I get just as many marks on my screen from using it (fingerprints and such) by using a screen protector or not.
so why do people still insist on using them, I just don't see the need.
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I rarely use screen protectors anymore but when I do I go for a zagg, they last and have a great warranty

Didnt think I needed one anymore...
blober54 said:
I rarely use screen protectors anymore but when I do I go for a zagg, they last and have a great warranty
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I gave up on screen protectors...didn't think I needed one due to the higher quality glass in todays phones. But alas, there is a huge scratch across the screen of my Xiaomi MI. Kind of disappointed. I much prefer the clarity and sensitivity of not using a protector but...
~j

I used to wear a screen protector on my phone but now i dont.
I put my phone into my bag with keys and other accessories and the screen protector did a great job but i had to replace it often.
So i abandon the idea of a screen protector and i bought a leather case that protects whole device and everything is ok.
Additionaly the sense of "naked" screen is better of any protector...
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They all have the same purpose whether you like it or not, i.e. protect your screen. So save money for something else more important if you don't think you would need one. I got 2 kids and they have been fighting to each other everyday just to get the Nexus 7 and it's been scratched up like hell. So I must have one to protect it.

dealextreme said:
I much prefer the clarity and sensitivity of not using a protector but...
~j
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I use Clarivue screen protectors and they have always been clear and super smooth - smooth enough to game without a problem.
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EP2008 said:
I use Clarivue screen protectors and they have always been clear and super smooth - smooth enough to game without a problem.
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how's the application? I hate dust and crap. I usually end up peeling them off.
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Tempered glass screen protector

Anyone on the forums try one yet? The seller has 100% feedback for his/her ebay sales, although not all sales are for the glass protectors. I only saw that one person with our phone had purchased one. (veyoncee, are you on this forum???)

I would like to know about this as well. Does anyone know if Spigen is coming out with one?
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andygold said:
Anyone on the forums try one yet? The seller has 100% feedback for his/her ebay sales, although not all sales are for the glass protectors. I only saw that one person with our phone had purchased one. (veyoncee, are you on this forum???)
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Can post a link to the one you are talking about?
When the f*ck did we get ice cream??

esimon311 said:
Can post a link to the one you are talking about?
When the f*ck did we get ice cream??
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I did post the link in the original posting but i guess it got deleted. Here goes again but a bit differently.
http://(get rid of the spaces and brackets) item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?index=0&sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=321121631126
If that does not work just go to ebay and search "optimus g pro tempered". The seller is " e-sparkler".

Here it is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-Tempered-Glass-Screen-Protector-Premium-0-4T-GlassView-New-/321121631126?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item4ac4573b96

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Here it is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/LG-Optimus-G-Pro-Tempered-Glass-Screen-Protector-Premium-0-4T-GlassView-New-/321121631126?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item4ac4573b96
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Yep! Thats it. Thanks. Dont know why it deleted the link in my original post.

This looks interesting. Anyone try it out yet?

I think I'm gonna have to try one of these.
When the f*ck did we get ice cream??

I'm curious as to how flat it lays against the screen. I assume it has total contact but I'm not 100% sure. I'd also like to know how well it plays with cases, with it having a thickness that is greater than the typical plastic screen protector. And then there's finger printing. I bought the AT&T/Casemate ones and they are grease magnets and somewhat hard to remove finger oils.

andygold said:
I'm curious as to how flat it lays against the screen. I assume it has total contact but I'm not 100% sure. I'd also like to know how well it plays with cases, with it having a thickness that is greater than the typical plastic screen protector. And then there's finger printing. I bought the AT&T/Casemate ones and they are grease magnets and somewhat hard to remove finger oils.
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It makes full contact using a silicone adhesive. It does cause issues with hard shell cases. It should be about as fingerprint resistant as our original glass considering it is made from oleophobic glass.
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I bought one. Its very good. Resist fingerprint very well, much More so than not having one.
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Btw, it lays completely flat. It doesn't go over the tapered edge and actually leaves about 0.5mm of actual flat edge.
When first installed, it didn't completely adhere near the camera and raised slightly, but after about a day it bonded all the way.
Just be mindful about the bubbles when installing. Slightest dirt will show up as a bubble.
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philoso said:
I bought one. Its very good. Resist fingerprint very well, much More so than not having one.
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philoso said:
Btw, it lays completely flat. It doesn't go over the tapered edge and actually leaves about 0.5mm of actual flat edge.
When first installed, it didn't completely adhere near the camera and raised slightly, but after about a day it bonded all the way.
Just be mindful about the bubbles when installing. Slightest dirt will show up as a bubble.
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How is it for light transmission...does the anti-smudge property block light (like a matte screen protector does)?
If it does smudge, is it relatively easy to remove them? (my Case-Mate vinyl protectors hold onto smudges, needing a liquid cleaner to remove the grease).
During your installation did you trap any dust, and if so, is the silicone adhesive forgiving? Basically, can you remove and reapply or will that possibly leave permanent fingerprints on the adhesive as well as dust?
If you had to do it over again, would you still get this product or try something else?

If you've used spigen glass, they are identical in my opinion.
It basically comes down as the best screen protector you can buy. You won't go back to using any other type of protector.
You can read up on spigen glass it applies for this as well.
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philoso said:
I bought one. Its very good. Resist fingerprint very well, much More so than not having one.
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I'm curious. How long did it take to get and did you buy from esparkler? Also, the picture kind of makes it look like it has a matte coating, which I don't want, can you confirm if it is gloss or matte? Thanks man.
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lessthanzach said:
I'm curious. How long did it take to get and did you buy from esparkler? Also, the picture kind of makes it look like it has a matte coating, which I don't want, can you confirm if it is gloss or matte? Thanks man.
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I live in California, ill say about two weeks or so. Yes from same seller that OP listed(esparkler).
Matte coating? Gloss? Its just glass. There is no matte or gloss coating. Its just very clear.
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Mine is on the way...From Korea...to Michigan.
ETA .... Mid August LOL

AKA_Rizzo said:
Mine is on the way...From Korea...to Michigan.
ETA .... Mid August LOL
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Get there yet?
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Nope. When it does I will post in this thread.
It's a city over from me, So I suspect I'll get it today.

Alright, I got my glass protector today.
I'll give you the bad news, I do not have a photo of it on the phone..But I will cover everything so you won't miss it.
Packaging
The Envelope and the product both had a bubble wrap element to them. So the product made it here safe and I bet yours will too.
The Robot is my watermark and it covers my address.
Sellers Address
It's only worth $8.00 to them LOL
The opening process in order.
They included two Home Buttons
This will let you press the button with the glass on. It's not very tall so have no worries about it grabbing. My Tough Case it higher from the screen than the button.
Alcohol wipe,Home Buttons and a cheap cloth
The glass
It has very accurate cut outs for Home Button,Speaker and the Sensor/Camera area.
Application.
Scotch tape will help you remove any lint after you clean it. It will remove it from the adhesive side of the glass.
My adhesive side plastic cover stayed on the glass and the pull tab came off. It took a finger nail on the Speaker slot to pull it up and off.
I lined it up with the home button as it gives a 360* range of center to focus on. I then let that side rest down and gently let it drop down and on.
If you do it this way you will get to watch as it will pull itself to the OGP screen, It's actually interesting to watch as the glass will change color as it adheres to the screen from Home button up to the speaker.
Impressions
It's really slick and smooth.
The screen is just as responsive as it was naked.
I do not see any finger prints while I've been touching it.
Make certain you have every spec of dust removed. The glass is rigid and it will allow for a larger bubble of air and make it more noticeable.
I work at a steel plant and carry my phone all day, I also live a very active life style so this glass will gets its strength tested.
If it scratches or breaks I will update this thread.
All in all after a hour of having it, I like it and so far have no complaints about it.