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Are tempered glass screen protectors necessary?

Hello. I just ordered a OnePlus one, and now I'm looking for the accessories.
I actually have a Note 2 with a tempered glass screen protector. The other day I've met a friend that works on the construction and he died me his Note 2 that he had been using since 6 months ago, and the screen was perfect, without a mark. He sweared that had the phone dropped several times and the screen was, as I said, perfect.
It made me think that maybe the OPO with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3, maybe it doesn't make much sense to use one of these screen protector.
What to you guys think?

Not necessary but if you want the extra protection go for it.
I personally don't use screen protectors but its ultimately up to you.

I don't usually run screen protectors but I'm glad I got one for my OPO.
After a few days of owning it I noticed some super light scratches on the bottom of the screen. This was during the brand new period of owning it and the screen had not touched anything except empty pants pocket, my fingers, and t-shirt for cleaning.
Thankfully my ozrly tempered glass protector showed up the next day, and I've been running that since. Pretty happy with it.
Tl;dr: I'd run a lot of phones naked, but not this one.

Precisely, as this is a cheap phone, and also has gorilla glass,I don't see the necessity as in a Note 3 or an iPhone...

as cheap as it is at $360, a $6 protector won't hurt your wallet

ptolomeo said:
Precisely, as this is a cheap phone, and also has gorilla glass,I don't see the necessity as in a Note 3 or an iPhone...
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The phone is inexpensive but difficult to repair or replace. I see someone doesn't know the difference between the cost of something and how valuable something is.
I always keep my phone in a dedicated empty pocket but it always gets the random light scratch over its lifetime. A good $15-$25 glass screen keeps it looking new. That way when you pull out your device you don't look like some kind of a hobo.

The Ringke Fusion comes with a screen protector free of charge when you buy the case by the way.

ptolomeo said:
Hello. I just ordered a OnePlus one, and now I'm looking for the accessories.
I actually have a Note 2 with a tempered glass screen protector. The other day I've met a friend that works on the construction and he died me his Note 2 that he had been using since 6 months ago, and the screen was perfect, without a mark. He sweared that had the phone dropped several times and the screen was, as I said, perfect.
It made me think that maybe the OPO with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3, maybe it doesn't make much sense to use one of these screen protector.
What to you guys think?
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All you need to scratch your screen is a grain of sand.
Are glass protectors mandatory? of corse not, otherwise they would come in the package with the phone. That said, i firmly beleave they are a "must have" for any phone, as you will regret not having one as soon as you get a scratch on it. for my xperia z2 it lasted 1 week 'till i regreted not having one, when for the first time I went "YOLO" on a phone.
You don't need a 30 dollar glass protector, I've had all kinds of brands and prices and all i have to say is that they are all the same, the only thing I insist on is rounded edges, so you don't feel it as much.
I'm on my second OPO, since I sold my first one after it fell face down, slightly tilted up, since it damaged the chrome ring on the top. When it fell, along with the dent, the glass screen protector was shattered on the top left. If you did not realize this so far, the only reason my "amazing gorilla glass" did not shatter aswell is that the protector took the hit for it (shattering to spread the energy). Gorilla glass is made to take scratches, not falls.
Finally, it is up to you. Do i think you do not need a normal plastic screen protector? well, you don't. Do you need a GLASS screen protector? after my experience my opinion can only be yes. I am currently waiting for a new one and have a crappy regular protector on.
Ultimate shield has proven to be a very good, not very expensive, and reliable seller for every phone I got it for (htc one m7, note 3, xperia z2, OPO)

Not absolutely necessary, but you really can scratch the phone screen.
Plastic screen protectors scratch really easy because they are plastic. So even if it protects the screen they end up looking like crap. That's where tempered glass protectors shine, it protects the screen and still looks really nice (albeit at a higher cost).

Tempered glass screen protector is never necessary until...well, until you drop the phone once on a wrong surface...
Take your risk.

I never really believed in tempered glass, until I saw more videos on these types of ion-reinforced glass. They are definitely not indestructible. As somebody above stated, all it takes is a grain of sand for there to be a micro-scratch on the screen. It's from these nearly-invisible weaknesses that the screen will crack when exposed to force when dropped. I believe the reason is that Gorilla Glass 3 is around 6-7 on the Moh's hardness scale, which is harder than metal, which is why keys and knives don't scratch it, but not as hard as sand or rocks.
So in other words, some type of protector will prevent these micro-scratches. The question is then, plastic or tempered glass? I've always used plastic on the last dozen or so phones and tablets I've had, but even the best plastic one (Belkin) still definitely felt plastic in their friction, it wasn't as smooth as glass, and a year later, there are small scratches in it.
Yes, it's true that the OPO is cheap enough that if you smash it, it's not a huge deal, and yes, there was a screen replacement kit I saw in another thread that was $110 or something, BUT it's the time and hassle. For me, slapping on a $15 glass protector (which I found easier to apply than previous plastic protectors), is worth it.
With the OPO, I decided to try a Nilkin tempered glass protector, and it feels as smooth as the original glass, which is great if you're a power user that does alot of quick inputs. It also seems to be very resistant to scratches so far, but I don't believe it's the 9H that they stated in the ad. The downside is that it's definitely noticeably thick, you can see it from the side, and you can feel the edges next to the cutouts.
PS. I'm no expert, so take it as you will.

My screen scrathed its hairline but it did i now have a thin glass screen protector .25mm thick very thin and looks amazing $6 was shipped from china less then week
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=301283644483&alt=web

I own the iphone 5 and it too like all phones are prone to light surface scratches. Better put some protection on it

Screen Protectors Hunt Again

Hi guys so the screen protector hunt starts again ive been looking on amazon uk and some of them seem to be a full adhesive fit does anyone know if the xz2 has flat glass near the main display or is it 2.5D like most models
hear is one ive been looking at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Protector-...6&sr=8-7&keywords=xperia+xz2+screen+protector

On the same hunt, the glass is definitely 2.5D. I wouldn't expect any full adhesive glass protectors to work without massive halo's.

Goronok said:
On the same hunt, the glass is definitely 2.5D. I wouldn't expect any full adhesive glass protectors to work without massive halo's.
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nightmare isnt it ive had loads of phones lately and everyone has been rubbish id be happy with a good film protector along as its crystal clear but even them seem to have a snowy effect
the Girlfriends iphone 8 plus is the last decent protector ive seen

I’ve ordered
Beyeah??
Will give you an update once I get the phone! Got to wait until 5th April! ?

well just received my xz2 and tired these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Newzerol-D...7&sr=1-8&keywords=xperia+xz2+screen+protector
there okish nice and clear but dont fit too well and at the top and bottom the dont seem to be sticking all too well
anyone had any luck with any more?
thanks

I buy iVoler tempered glass from amazon ita, are warranty life...when will arrive i'll check the description
Edit: iVoler tempered glass for xz2 are very bad, halo in all 4 sides

Zazzinho said:
I buy iVoler tempered glass from amazon ita, are warranty life...when will arrive i'll check the description
Edit: iVoler tempered glass for xz2 are very bad, halo in all 4 sides
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I bought these
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BHLGSBT/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_QVp0Ab7M39G0D
Fitted nice and stuck quite well and no halo till you touch the display then hallo everywhere but they gradually disappear once left alone
God I hate the whole screen protector problems the gf has a iPhone 8 plus bought one went on full adhesive not problems looks crystal clear :crying:

brockyneo said:
I bought these
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BHLGSBT/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_QVp0Ab7M39G0D
Fitted nice and stuck quite well and no halo till you touch the display then hallo everywhere but they gradually disappear once left alone
God I hate the whole screen protector problems the gf has a iPhone 8 plus bought one went on full adhesive not problems looks crystal clear :crying:
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1 hour ago i've seen the brotect airglass, how are this screen protector?
Edit: finally today it's arrived brotect airglass, first time i've buyed and it's arrived a back screen protector for s9+ in xz2 package (???), contact the support and they send me a new for free and it's arrived today...no halo, great brightness and very good oleophobic treatment

i think they all seems to be lying on us... they advertise it as a 3D or full cover edge to edge but when you get your hands on it you realize it only protects the LCD, like flat protector...
well, i like this by IMAK... it's a 3D and full edge to edge film rather than tempered glass... what i don't like about it is not glossy, but rather anti-glare which i hate.
check the link below if anyone is interested in buying it
https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Sony-X...var=552691546263&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649

I bought this one, fits edge to edge very well.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07B3XGHDV/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_ZWe8AbT6KPEVK

brockyneo said:
Hi guys so the screen protector hunt starts again ive been looking on amazon uk and some of them seem to be a full adhesive fit does anyone know if the xz2 has flat glass near the main display or is it 2.5D like most models
hear is one ive been looking at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Protector-...6&sr=8-7&keywords=xperia+xz2+screen+protector
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this should look amazing, also it does protects the sides....
take a look
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Xperia-XZ2...-Full-Coverage-3Pack-Clear-Flim-/302707711634
here is the perfect case that match it
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-Xperi...&itm=601568981187&_trksid=p5411.c100167.m2940

Does plastic screen protector protects your phone from falls and prevents shattering like the glass ones?

I bought this one but was rubbish bad rainbow affect and started coming off withing a week https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BHLGSBT/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_5VY8Ab1MD67AR
But bought this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BPRBRPT?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Works perfect crystal clear and stuck well at the edges been 2 weeks and still looks new and case friendly

AlvinZahran98 said:
Does plastic screen protectors protect your phone from fall and prevents shattering like the glass ones?
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It prevents glass breaking by 30%.
Or was it 70%?
But it definitely strengths the glass structure.

MartinX3 said:
It prevents glass breaking by 30%.
Or was it 70%?
But it definitely strengths the glass structure.
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So it is safe to use, as safe as when I use a glass screen protector?

AlvinZahran98 said:
So it is safe to use, as safe as when I use a glass screen protector?
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I prefer a thick glass screen protector.
It will easily avoid bubbles and is way stronger.

MartinX3 said:
I prefer a thick glass screen protector.
It will easily avoid bubbles and is way stronger.
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Okay, I always use a glass screen protector too. But, it is a nightmare to find a good glass screen protectors for this phone.

AlvinZahran98 said:
Okay, I always use a glass screen protector too. But, it is a nightmare to find a good glass screen protectors for this phone.
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I use this one.
I hope you like it.
https://www.wigento.de/smartphone/s...sony-xperia-xz2-schutz-huelle-neu/a-42519990/

I recommend this:
https://www.gadgetshieldz.com/sony-xperia-xz2-screen-protectors-cases-covers-skins.html
Fits perfectly and the smoothness is like glass!

Dont buy this particular type of glass on aliexpress (this is my first bad buy here, others that i ordered for diferent models were worth it) it seems to be problem with this one... i have bad connection in middle of screen 3 cm vertikal (no air bubble, just pad materials on protective glass
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yxu55ssg7vig4xi/Screenshot_20180618-075151.png?dl=0

tempered glass screen protectors

Okay. Here it is. We can start the debate soon about which screen protectors actually work on this phone without Halo and bubble issues. It is always an issue with these curved glass screens but there are always 1 or 2 screen protectors that people can get to actually work. Please post which ones you have purchased and how well they worked.
Posting without pictures is not helpful to anyone.

Ordered the ones through Amazon from Mr. Shields and the case/protector from HanhuaTech. The Mr. Shields order gave me 3 and all 3 were nothing but bubbles. Never used their stuff before and highly disappointed. The latter was a nice case, but the screen protector has a black ring around the edges and is impossible to line-up so it doesn't cover the edges of the display area. No bubbles though. Just cut off part of my screen. Still looking. The Otterbox Defender does not include a screen protector.

I tried those Mr shield protectors with my v30 and they were garbage.
The supershieldz worked well with my v30 but the v40 version has that stupid black border which means it only has adhesive at the edges and will have the rainbow effect

Guess we're all screwed for a bit. For what this thing costs, I refuse not to have the tempered glass protector, but they all have the black ring or bubbles. Early adopter blues I guess.

Curved screens, like the V40 (and pretty much every flagship phone) have tend to have poor tempered glass adhesion, in my experience. It seems they all utilize only adhesive along the outer edge, leading them to come unstuck extremely quickly and easily. All of the reviewed models on Amazon, likewise, have this problem. Hopefully a good one will come out for this phone at some point reasonably soon.
I know that T-Mobile tried to sell me an overpriced one when I purchased my phone, though I'm not certain they had any in stock yet. If no models come out that stay stuck pretty well, I will take purchase one of theirs, as they will replace it every time I come in the store.

Be patient and wait for IQ Shield LiQuidSkin, best on the market for curved screens. Available mid Nov.

I quite enjoy the bodyguardz one I got. It's aluminosilicate like gorilla glass and does have the black border, however I've seen 0 rainbowing. Also comes with lifetime replacements which I will probably thoroughly abuse.

I just ordered a set right from their website. It didn't list that it wasn't in stock and ready to ship, so we'll see!

Don't rush! The earlier you get it, the bigger the risk it's not properly tested yet (especially when it comes to curved screens). This early after release, you're the guinea pig...

While I'm waiting for "IQ Shield LiQuidSkin" I ordered "PULEN Screen Protector"... I'll keep you updated!

I ordered the Poetic tempered glass screen protector. Works like a charm. 3 Days and still sticking no problem. No halo, rainbow effect, etc. Absolutely loving it. Fit is amazing and the feel is as good as the original glass, if not slicker. I'm using it with a Ringke Fusion-X case and they work perfectly together. The screen protector is case friendly and the gap between the glass and case is very minimal.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HNNBJLC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

nyttliv7 said:
While I'm waiting for "IQ Shield LiQuidSkin" I ordered "PULEN Screen Protector"... I'll keep you updated!
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I know PULEN hasn't got very good reviews, but for now, while waiting for LiQuidSkin, it's all good, fits almost perfect. Nothing I recommend though. The black frame covers a faction of the visibility of the screen (left and right side)
But totally OK. Let's see if it falls off before I get my LiQuidSkin?

tveith said:
I ordered the Poetic tempered glass screen protector. Works like a charm. 3 Days and still sticking no problem. No halo, rainbow effect, etc. Absolutely loving it. Fit is amazing and the feel is as good as the original glass, if not slicker. I'm using it with a Ringke Fusion-X case and they work perfectly together. The screen protector is case friendly and the gap between the glass and case is very minimal.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HNNBJLC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I was just looking at the poetic glass on Amazon and can't seem to find a good enough review that specifies it the tempered glass fully seals to the device or only seals around the edges of the glass?

Just heard from Whitestone email support that they do not currently plan on producing Dome Glass for the V40... real shame. Maybe some other V40 owners can chime in to pique their interest?
I was also just looking at the Poetic before I came over here, and also wonder if it is in fact full-adhesive. Anyone?

justinkerng said:
Just heard from Whitestone email support that they do not currently plan on producing Dome Glass for the V40... real shame. Maybe some other V40 owners can chime in to pique their interest?
I was also just looking at the Poetic before I came over here, and also wonder if it is in fact full-adhesive. Anyone?
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I've been looking at that but but I'm in high doubts it's full adhesive

I just installed the Poetic tempered glass from Amazon and it has a massive rainbow effect. There clearly isn't any adhesive in the middle. Until someone makes a decent one it will have to do.

Blown 89 said:
I just installed the Poetic tempered glass from Amazon and it has a massive rainbow effect. There clearly isn't any adhesive in the middle. Until someone makes a decent one it will have to do.
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Dang, it seems so difficult to find good tempered glass screen protectors. Poetic seemed promising but glad you confirmed it is not full adhesive, since so many brands don't specify.

nyttliv7 said:
I know PULEN hasn't got very good reviews, but for now, while waiting for LiQuidSkin, it's all good, fits almost perfect. Nothing I recommend though. The black frame covers a faction of the visibility of the screen (left and right side)
But totally OK. Let's see if it falls off before I get my LiQuidSkin?
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Update!
Amid medium level reviews on Amazon, I have to say I'm surprised this pulen sp is working so well. Some kind of drier than normal glue, covers the whole sp, and if you place it perfectly, it's actually a very nice sp. The black frame slightly covers (1/10 of a mm) of left and right sides, but it really doesn't take away anything, not even the screen off blue notification around the frame. I'm not sure about the physical strength though. I'm a very careful person, never really drop my phone. No rainbow! No dust stuck around the borders. Right now I'm not sure I will order the liQuidSkin? I'm happy with this one

Folks, whitestone dome for LG V40 available for sale @ Amazon :
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JQT17Q4/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_gAR5BbVS4BYDV

I'm using Key liquid glass screen protector. I can't stand the film protectors so decided to use this. It's a wipe on application, scratch resistant, 9H superior hardness rating, water proof and anti bacterial. Just clean the screen with the included cleaning wipe than apply the liquid screen protector via the included wipe. Let sit for about 5 minutes and you're set.

Stock screen protection durability ?

I have the s10+ for about a week and loved the stock screen protector, I usually use films like imak hydrogel and they can last easily 3 months before getting too scratched. The stock film is perfectly installed and sometimes I forget this screen has one as the touch feeling is very close to glass.
Though how many of you kept it and for how many weeks/months ?

Almost 3 months. No problems with it.
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its really good, best plastic / stock screen protector in recent years

My stock screen protector seemed to get scratches even in just my pocket dedicated for just my phone. I took it off and installed an InvisibleShield Ultra Clear and it's great. Granted, the stock screen protector felt better.

I scratched it with my nail by accident and it made a dent/scratch, ripped it off later that day

aroy97 said:
I scratched it with my nail by accident and it made a dent/scratch, ripped it off later that day
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Some plastic screen protectors have auto-healing, some minor scratches go away after 24-48h, dunno if the stock one is like that

vegetaleb said:
Some plastic screen protectors have auto-healing, some minor scratches go away after 24-48h, dunno if the stock one is like that
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I liked the stock screen protector for about a month until I tried using the Ringke case. It destroyed the corners of the screen protector. Wish I had known beforehand.

I still have mines on even though it's all scratched up. Wished I took more care of it.
I'm going to keep mines on until I find a really trustworthy tempered glass screen protector that works great with the fingerprint scanner, so for now my scratched up preinstalled screen protector will suffice.
There are people who said it's the best screen film they had and is trying to buy the same Samsung one, but the one Samsung is selling is not the same one that came preinstalled.

jv1450 said:
I still have mines on even though it's all scratched up. Wished I took more care of it.
I'm going to keep mines on until I find a really trustworthy tempered glass screen protector that works great with the fingerprint scanner, so for now my scratched up preinstalled screen protector will suffice.
There are people who said it's the best screen film they had and is trying to buy the same Samsung one, but the one Samsung is selling is not the same one that came preinstalled.
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Perhaps because the pre-installed one was posed by a machine with perfect precision, when you install a film protection yourself you will always have a 1/4 of mm difference or worse bubbles or micro dusts under it giving orange skin look under good light.
I like imak hydrogel films since the s8, but spigen are also good

keeping the pre installed screen protector on until it gets ugly. so far only a couple of little scratches, and peace of mind knowing the glass underneath is perfect.
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Good quality screen protector and case?

I usually got Spigen cases for my phones and Whitestone Dome glass, but since this is a flat screen, there will be no Whitestone this time.
I mean, I don't miss it too much because it's really, really expensive. But I do need a good alternative now with this phone.
What screen protector did you guys buy, and which of them worked great? I want to have FULL coverage with good adhesion.
Casewise, well, just post whatever works great.
Ps.: Glass wise I found Nillkin has a few on their website, but I have my doubts.

I got the Nillkin case and glass, quality-wise quite good
and ordered this as a backup .mytrendyphone.eu/shop/full-cover-xiaomi-mi-10t-pro-5g-tempered-glass-screen-protector-261932p.html

LightSmok said:
I got the Nillkin case and glass, quality-wise quite good
and ordered this as a backup .mytrendyphone.eu/shop/full-cover-xiaomi-mi-10t-pro-5g-tempered-glass-screen-protector-261932p.html
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Thank you, placing my order. I hate how the stock case wont even protect the camera 'hump' lmao. Got some time though, have a week until unlock is done.

I ordered a Nillkin Amazing H+PRO. Have that one on my Mi Mix 2S so went with it again.
I don't plan to buy any case since I actually like the one that comes with the phone.
Seems to me that the Xiaomi cover is slightly higher than the camera so when you have it on the table the camera is not touching the table so perhaps it does protect the camera a little bit but I am not sure.

I regret buying a screen protector, should have just let the pre applied factory film be on the phone. When I installed the screen protector there was a white dot inside a air bubble which was annoying so I removed the protector and removed that white dot but then when I put the protector back on there was more bubbles and a black dot appeared in the middle of the screen so I ended up buying a new tempered glass protector but from a different brand. So disappointed because when I applied it to my Mi Mix 2S it was perfect, no bubbles or anything.