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Hi everyone. I searched the forums for screen protectors, and what I found was a whole lot of threads on various screen protectors out there, but nothing centralizing these discussions. So I thought I'd create this thread.
1. What type of screen protector do you use?
2. How has it held up?
3. Have you gone without a screen protector?
4. If so, do you have any scratches?
5. What's the most you have paid for one?
6. What's the cheapest you have paid for one?
7. Any Rants? Any Raves?
8. Any you would recommend?
9. Any you would want to try?
10. Any tips to putting certain ones on?
Let's help each other out by sharing our knowledge on screen protectors for the HTC One.
Top screen protectors according to you guys.
1. Mime Feather Glass Screen Protector - $27.95 http://mimeusa.com/product/htc-one-feather-glass-tempered-glass-screen-protector/
2. Zagg Clear HD Screen - $19.99 http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/htc-one-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields
3. Verizon 3 Pack Anti-scratch Protectors - $12.99 http://www.verizonwireless.com/acce...-protectors-3-pack-w-screen-wipe-for-htc-one/
Installation videos
1. Android Authority demonstrating how to install wet and dry screen protectors such as the Zagg and ScreenWear http://youtu.be/sf0a-c7WH8U
2. Danny Winget demonstrating how to install a glass screen protector such as the Spigen Glass http://youtu.be/F4_wtcmWVv4
Reviews via Amazon
1. Zagg HD http://www.amazon.com/ZAGG-HDHTCM7S...dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
2. Zagg Original http://www.amazon.com/ZAGG-HTCM7S-i...dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
3. Mime Ghost Glass http://www.amazon.com/MIME-Tempered...dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
4. AmFilm http://www.amazon.com/Protector-Inv...dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
5. Tech Armor http://www.amazon.com/Tech-Armor-De...dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
6. Skinomi http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS...dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Drop Test
1. Zagg Shield drop test http://youtu.be/NxcUMZ4bTCM
2. Tempered Glass drop test http://youtu.be/33T1Qun7jsQ
Zagg HTC One High Def Screen Protector - Amazon
I think Zagg makes the best screen protectors, I have used them on both the HTC Droid Incredible and the HTC One. The Zagg screen protectors are not the cheapest option for screen protectors especially if you go for the ultra clear model but I think the cost is worth it, especially since zagg offers warranty replacements, you only pay for shipping. With the warranty replacements, registering your product on the Zagg website is quick and easy, there are no serial numbers you need to have or anything, you only need to tell them what device you got it for and which model screen protector you got.
Another benefit of the zagg shields is the lifetime of the screen protector, in my experience the screen protectors lasted almost 2 years for my Droid Incredible before I replaced it, the screen protector started to come off around the edges of my phone. While the screen protectors do age, I would much prefer the aged screen protector opposed to any damage to my screen. In my entire life of my Droid Incredible, bought in April 2010 and still used as an e-reader by my girlfriend today, there is not one scratch on the screen thanks to the Zagg shield.
While I have not personally tried the Verizon 3 pack of screen protectors, I have had friends use them and they were disappointed with the quality of them, the biggest issue was having the screen protector stay on.
Zagg screen protectors have done such a great job in my opinion I have not wanted or even thought of trying another brand.
As for tips to putting the Zagg brand on, make sure you wash your hands before you do anything, clean the screen so their is no oil, fingerprints, dust or anything else on the phone, make sure the spray gets on both the screen protector and the screen but do not soak either, just enough spray to cover the phone and protector. I found it best when applying the screen protector to start at the top of the screen in one of the corners and work your way to the opposite top corner then work your way down, make sure to use the applying tool they put in the packaging, be sure to use a good amount of force when use the tool but be careful not to apply too much pressure and crack the screen.
If you do not want to try putting the screen protector on yourself, you can go to the Cell Phone employees at Best Buy and have them put the screen protector on. You do not need to purchase the protector from Best Buy, but they charge you a fee to do it. The major benefit of this is that if they screw up and ruin your protector they will replace it.
I tried the Verizon 3-pack when initially purchasing the one. While they are decent, I knew I wanted something a little more rugged.
I did some research and ended up settling on the Mime USA Feather lite tempered glass screen protector. It's super thin and flexes nicely when unboxed, so it's highly unlikely to actually shatter like other tempered glass protectors. It's extremely scratch resistent. I tested car keys, nails, and knives on the screen protector after applying it to the phone and absolutely no marks showed up. It fits perfectly to the parameters of the screen and is hardly noticable after application. I would highly recommend this product. I ordered it from the Mime USA website for about $28, they even threw in a code for free shipping!
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I usually don't use screen protectors and whenever I put on a case, I take it off an hour later. I've had the phone for like 9 months now and the screen is fine. There are tiny little scratches but you can't notice them unless you try really hard to, they don't affect the clarity of the screen in any way. I just don't like using screen protectors because they attract finger prints and smudges so easily even when I try a more expensinve screen protector. Honestly the screen will be fine for a long time. Yes there will be extremely tiny scratches but you won't care because they're almost non-existant. But one thing to keep in mind though, is that sand is crazy harsh on the screens, so I'm extra careful when I go to the beach with my phone. That's when I suggest putting on a case and a screen protector. Because even if a tiny bit of sand getes in your pocket, it might cause a little damage. Right now my phone is brand new since I got it replaced because of a camera issue, and I just can't get myself to stick with putting on a case or screen protector, I had a screen protector on it but I took it off 2 weeks later because I miss the naked screen.
Spitfire91726 said:
I did some research and ended up settling on the Mime USA Feather lite tempered glass screen protector. It's super thin and flexes nicely when unboxed, so it's highly unlikely to actually shatter like other tempered glass protectors. It's extremely scratch resistent.
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Reviews go with what you said. I think when I buy my next screen protector when my zagg wears down, I'm going to try one of these.
i'm using an invisible shield screen protector. Went on pretty easy, there were no bubbles, and it's pretty thick. I've only had it on for a week, so I can't say much about durability, but it's pretty good as far as a screen protector goes. I'm still very partial to those matte finish screen protectors, so i'll probably be picking up one of those in the future.
BygSii said:
Reviews go with what you said. I think when I buy my next screen protector when my zagg wears down, I'm going to try one of these.
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Got a MIME Feather myself about a month ago or so now, and I must say that it's the best choice I've ever made as far as screen protection. I'd had a Spigen and some other tempered glass brand, but they were both just too thick and noticeable on the screen. The Feather is perfect because it's hard to even tell it's on there, plus it has the Oleophobic coating to prevent smudges and fingerprints. Seriously, don't even waste your money on another screen protector. You can't beat the MIME Feather.
tyler.durden said:
Got a MIME Feather myself about a month ago or so now, and I must say that it's the best choice I've ever made as far as screen protection. I'd had a Spigen and some other tempered glass brand, but they were both just too thick and noticeable on the screen. The Feather is perfect because it's hard to even tell it's on there, plus it has the Oleophobic coating to prevent smudges and fingerprints. Seriously, don't even waste your money on another screen protector. You can't beat the MIME Feather.
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+1 what he said, minus the experience with Spigen. The MIME Feather is the first glass screen protector I've tried, and I don't think I'll ever use anything else. It's superb and well worth the premium price. With that on the screen and a Ballistic Shell Gel case on the rest of the phone, I don't worry about it too much.
I got a EBay $6.99, Chinese made, 0.4mm thick tempered glass screen protector a few weeks ago.
Went on really well, no bubbles and sticking down along all edges and corners. Has the beveled edges on the glass so no sharp edges.
Far better than ANY plastic one i have used on any phone. Touchscreen works well with it on.
Actually hard to notice now its on unless you run your finger from the speaker onto the screen , so the REALLY thin ones must be pretty close to invisible.
I polish up the screen every 2-3 days. Does get prints on it, so maybe the expensive ones have a better oleophobic coating??
For the price, most excellent.
astmacca said:
I got a EBay $6.99, Chinese made, 0.4mm thick tempered glass screen protector a few weeks ago.
Went on really well, no bubbles and sticking down along all edges and corners. Has the beveled edges on the glass so no sharp edges.
Far better than ANY plastic one i have used on any phone. Touchscreen works well with it on.
Actually hard to notice now its on unless you run your finger from the speaker onto the screen , so the REALLY thin ones must be pretty close to invisible.
I polish up the screen every 2-3 days. Does get prints on it, so maybe the expensive ones have a better oleophobic coating??
For the price, most excellent.
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so it's basically putting another layer of glass on top of your screen? Like putting a slide cover on a microscope slide? I wonder if that'll make screen touching a little imprecise (or any more than having a screen protector.
xzyragon said:
so it's basically putting another layer of glass on top of your screen? Like putting a slide cover on a microscope slide? I wonder if that'll make screen touching a little imprecise (or any more than having a screen protector.
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Its definitely putting another layer of glass on the screen. You have to be careful and get it in the right position 1st time as they dont move around once stuck down. Removing them without breaking is, i suspect, very difficult. The "tape hinge" method of application works pretty well.
I have found the touch sensitivity on mine to be great. Certainly there is no difference to the "usability" of the phone, and the smoothness an feel is as good as the original screen.
I did read one review where the buttons on screen wouldn't work with a glass screen protector, but that has certainly NOT been my experience. From what i have read the thickness of these has come down from around 0.6mm in early incarnations to something like 0.15mm and being flexible in some brands.
I got a 0.4mm one. No scratches as yet. Its supposed to be very hard (9H??). I had no issues with fitting my case on after installing the screen protector.. Its a cheap silicone and hardback model that provides good corner protection. Hopefully the screen protector will help if it falls on its face sometime.
What about Just Like Glass?
Has anyone tried it?
Didnt know protectors like the Mime feather existed. Will have to try it out.
Xeternall said:
Didnt know protectors like the Mime feather existed. Will have to try it out.
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Just bought my first one a month ago (MIME Ghost), best screen protector I have ever used. It's definitely scratch resistant and feels like the original screen. Not sure how it will hold up to drops, but that's not something I am willing to test.
Had a friend buy some Write Guard screen protectors for his HTC One. I installed one on his HTC One. Screen protector was all ready getting all kinds of scratches in it. No Bueno.
I used the XtremeGuard screen protector for a very long time on my HTC One, but recently I decided I wanted a matte finish screen protector, so I switched to Tech Armor Anti-Glare. Feels much nicer to me and gets a lot less fingerprints and smudges.
I was using the protector that came with the UG case. After reading this thread, I picked up a MIME. Very impressed. It goes on dry, was easy to remove and reposition and left absolutly no bubles (these drive me CRAZY). It has somewhat finger print resistant and I did not heave to deal with wetting the protector, then waiting 24 hours to see if all the bubles went away. Best screen protector I have purchased and believe me, I have tried at least 20 different types over the years.
I have had no issues with the touch sensitivity. You can't even notice it's on unless you look really closely at the top edge.
Using the screen protector that came with my otterbox comuter and it is quite terrible.
The screen protector has been on since April and it is already deteriorating. The spots where I'd swype, type show heavy signs of use. With a faint finger swipe over the screen you can actually feel the difference.
Other than that, the actual performance isn't the worst. Glare and all in the sun is bad, indoors though I don't have any issues.
Will look into MIME.
Cheers,
Hi All,
I have an official Glass Screen protector on my new 1+1 and while it looks great I am finding that the screen is very "tacky" and it's not easy to slide my thumb around on it. I have never had this issue with any other glass screen protector so assuming it's the way it's designed.
I was looking to buy the Orzly to replace it but wondering if that's the same or if it's smoother and more "slippery" and easier to slide your fingers around on it?
Thanks
sheppy1 said:
Hi All,
I have an official Glass Screen protector on my new 1+1 and while it looks great I am finding that the screen is very "tacky" and it's not easy to slide my thumb around on it. I have never had this issue with any other glass screen protector so assuming it's the way it's designed.
I was looking to buy the Orzly to replace it but wondering if that's the same or if it's smoother and more "slippery" and easier to slide your fingers around on it?
Thanks
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Hey,
I've had a few glass screen protectors and if I'm honest the Orzly one is really good, it feels very smooth and is really resistant towards fingerprints.
Brilliant! Glad you said that as I ordered one a few days ago hehe. Should be here soon so I'll be replacing my official screen protector with it.
got 1 for my phone, never regret about the purchase
darren486 said:
got 1 for my phone, never regret about the purchase
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I ordered the original one and it took two weeks to arrive
and it wasnt worth the wait. I dnt think the original oneplus one glass screen is that good
The Orzly is my first tempered glass screen protector.
It's a good one, very smooth under fingers (and I'm really picky about it). Only thing, really take care when you apply it, some very very small dust particles can stick onto the silicone before you stick it onto the screen.
You don't notice it at first but after one week, those particles are kinda melted into the silicone and come closer to the glass, then, under some high luminosity condition (first time I noticed it I was in an airport), you can see them.
I thought it was micro scratches but no, the glass is still extremely smooth and it's definitely behind.
Hi there,
got my orzly some months ago, and still satisfied. At work I have three different screen types: the original glass (no protector), my orzly tempered glass, and the mate glass screen protector of colleague 2. IMHO the orzly ist the best choice. The mate glass is better than the original, but you need some time to get a little bit familiar with the material. Everyone of us is satisfied with his choice. If you ask me: thumbs up for orzly!
@Anghirrim: You are absolutely right, I thought I was 100% good at assembly, but some days later I saw flaws under the protector. I have no idea how these dust particle bastards managed it between screen and protector... You are not alone, my friend!
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@ItsMeDontPanic
For I know.... I applied the screen and found one damn particle. Thus I removed the glass and got the particle off, but during this small particle hunting party, I saw little by little dust sticking onto the silicon.
When applied again the glass, nothing was visible, and it arrived few days after.
I have the ozly and its great smooth and its cheap second one I bought. I bought one with my first one plus, and when I got my second. Order right away
I have ozly, it's expensive but worth it
It's been nearly a year with orzly attached to my opo, still looking good.. i recomend it +1
Sadly the oleophobic coat didn't long last
I've tried Orzly for a while now I'm using NILLKIN glass 9H protector...
It's a bit more expensive but is much better than Orzly above all the oleophobic side...
I need the original screen protector thin film for op2 just as it comes with mobile officially. Can anybody suggest me such a screen protector coz tempered glass is bulky but this thin protector is awesome.
Thanks.
How about the original oneplus two screen protector.
http://www.amazon.in/OnePlus-2-Prem...&sr=8-4&keywords=oneplus+two+screen+protector
I know its costly but this is either the one that comes by default or can only be better.
or buy the Nillkin Tempered Glass 9H + Pro. Normal screen protectors have 0.1mm, stock tempered glasses have 0.3mm and this one has 0.2mm. Most of my friends think it's a non tempered glass because of how thin it is, and it is pretty protective.
The plastic screen protectors are a waste of time. They scratch in few weeks and definitely doesn't protect you touch from breaking if dropped. Better go for the glass screen protectors.
Anyone here knows of a place that sells cases for the bs3 that come with a built in screen protector. Or even just a good shock protective case and plastic/gel screen protectors?
Im a bit of a clumsy fella and already dinged up the screen protector on the bs3. Would feel alot better not having the cheap plastic case that comes with the phone on it.
Even a good drop protective case and the normal screen protectors (not the tempered glass) seem to be impossible to find.
Ebay is the place u need to check
I bought 4 cases 3 glass protectors front and back from Ebay , already delivered and amaaaaaaxing
Are there any issues with having a screen protector on this curved screen? Are they harder to put on? Do they tend to come off? I'm trying to decide between getting the Pro or the regular version. I know in the past there were issues with curved screens. In addition to what's mentioned above, the screen protectors for curved screens didn't provide complete coverage. TIA
If your happy with none tempered glass then curved isn't a problem. I've still got the one that came with my devices and have no issues with keeping it on for as long as possible
There some nice uv light glue +tempered glass on aliexp, i'm waiting for mine, i had curved displays before and it's the best you can get, the glue is really there to be on all the surface nad even on the curves, i'm tempted to install some s20+ protector on my 9pro because it's the same size nad curves, till the ones i'm waiting for arrives
It's ok, but my devices prefer naked...
Chinaroad said:
There some nice uv light glue +tempered glass on aliexp, i'm waiting for mine, i had curved displays before and it's the best you can get, the glue is really there to be on all the surface nad even on the curves, i'm tempted to install some s20+ protector on my 9pro because it's the same size nad curves, till the ones i'm waiting for arrives
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I've ordered a couple too.
I bought the Spigen NeoFlex from Amazon, they are a TPU protector and they are useless, too flexible to apply easily and also the edges do not stay stuck down to the curve so would pick up dirt and come off easily. I sent back for a refund as not fit for purpose in my view.
I bought the Zagg InvisibleShield GlassFusion+ for my Pro and the normal tempered glass by Zagg for my 9. Both with the eye comfort, micropel bs. The GlassFusion+ is the old school "rubbery" type screen protectors. It definitely feels like glass, but isn't glass. It goes somewhat to the edges of the glass. Maybe stops ⅛" from the actual end of the curve. Bubbles like crazy by the curves. Keep having to smooth them out but they keep showing up. Not sure if it's cause of the screen protector or not. Went to register them with Zagg and had to talk to customer care and it escalated to a supervisor because apparently they're not even in their system yet. Go figure lol
Chinaroad said:
There some nice uv light glue +tempered glass on aliexp, i'm waiting for mine, i had curved displays before and it's the best you can get, the glue is really there to be on all the surface nad even on the curves, i'm tempted to install some s20+ protector on my 9pro because it's the same size nad curves, till the ones i'm waiting for arrives
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Link?
dalelindley76 said:
If your happy with none tempered glass then curved isn't a problem. I've still got the one that came with my devices and have no issues with keeping it on for as long as possible
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Are you saying that the phone comes with a tempered glass screen protector and there are no issues with it?
It sounds like for the curved screen the tempered glass is better and for the flat screen you can use TPU. Is that the consensus?
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mP1hlMF
i still cant recommand it yet because didn't receive it, but what i do recommand is a screen protector that come with the glue and uv light, because the glue will be at all the surface, hardens fast, no bubles, and it does not come loose easily
bird333 said:
It sounds like for the curved screen the tempered glass is better and for the flat screen you can use TPU. Is that the consensus?
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I've not recieved my glass ones, and I'd certainly go with a LOCA/UV glue version as those that are out on Amazon look to not be full glue coverage, some even just have the top,sides and finger print scanner and they look awful.
I can safely say though that I feel a TPU one would be false economy as not only do they offer very little in the way of drop protection, the one I tried didn't fit well at all.
On my 8 pro , I've used a few UV type glued protectors with no issues at all with Whitestone Dome being my favorite for a genuine feel and solid protection. I emailed them and they said later this month for the 9 pro. If you go this route justake sure to put the sticker over your ear piece when applying the glue.
Samuel Holland said:
On my 8 pro , I've used a few UV type glued protectors with no issues at all with Whitestone Dome being my favorite for a genuine feel and solid protection. I emailed them and they said later this month for the 9 pro. If you go this route justake sure to put the sticker over your ear piece when applying the glue.
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Whitestone Dome was the best I had on previous phones. Thanks for the info on time frame. My factory-installed film protector just started to lift on one edge yesterday so I'm ready to buy a replacement, but I'll probably wait and get one of those.