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i-Blason 0.24mm 8H Tempered glass screen protector review.

Hey guys, having been a die-hard fan of SGP ultra crystal screen protectors for all the devices in the home (Evo LTE, One, iPhone 4(s), Asus TF101), I was a little disappointed to learn from another thread here that SGP didn't have plans to bring their tempered glass screen protector to our shiny new N7 FHDs. I had checked out the SGP model on my friend's Note 2 and decided that on my next device i would give one of these a try. Luckily i-Blason came to the rescue with their version of a tempered glass screen protector and here's my review, I hope it will be helpful and perhaps answer some questions.
The protector was packaged in a plastic folder frame and came in a padded envelope. On the inside it had the regular microfiber square, squeegee, and the protector itself in a paper sleeve as well as the protective plastic on both sides.
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Immediately I noticed how much thicker and stiffer it was compared to the dry apply plastic ones. I tried to flex it a bit and of course being at that thickness, it did have a small amount of give but overall pretty hard. I tried to get a picture of how thick it is compared to an SGP Ultra Crystal for the HTC One that i had lying around, but the photos don't really illustrate too well the difference between the two. The first is the i-Blason, second is the SGP.
Looking at the screen protector itself I thought there were holes for the camera and the sensors, however it was actually the case that it was actually just thinner at those parts in the back, the front is one continuous piece with no holes in it. This came as a surprise to me as I was expecting holes, but given how thick it is and its stiffness, it was a good call on their part.
I used the hinge method, and scotch taped any particles of dust out of the way. My house is pretty dusty so it actually seemed like the hover method might have worked better, ymmv. Once you get it in place, due to its stiffness its actually pretty easy to lift up without worrying about bending the corner.
I got it on there properly aligned, but as you can see in some of the photos there are some spots where the adhesive just didn't seem to want to stick too well. I've had this issue in the past with a few of my SGP protectors, so i would just guess its the silicone adhesive not being completely uniform on the underside. The issue is cosmetic and does not affect the display sensitivity or the quality once the screen is lit.
Heres some photos of the 4 corners after I was done. The cut was very precise and everything lined up perfectly.
Heres a picture of it from profile after installation. I am slightly worried about the fact that it does stick up a bit from the bezel, but given that my friend's Note 2 is pocketed and his is just as thick, there shouldn't be any problems with lifting, especially since I intend on having it in a case when I'm out and about. Something to think about though if you're the kind of user that doesn't like cases ruining the looks of your device.
And finally, I tried my best to take before and after photos of the same screen on max brightness. We all know that trying to take a photo of a screen is usually a futile endeavor in regards to showing distortion of screen protectors, but what the hell here they are for the sake of completeness.
Can you tell which is which? I can't so i guess thats a good thing.
I don't think I've seen many complaints if at all regarding the fact that the screen is too slippery. I know that at this dpi and this smaller screen size typing is more difficult as the already oversensitive screen registers even the tiniest movements as a swipe. This screen protector actually brings that slipperiness down, to about the same as all my other devices naked. Looking forward to using my device more now as I didn't care too much for the super slippery glass. I was in an excited hurry to write up this review as I know there are others that were curious about his product and I'm willing to bet they probably have only a smidge more patience than I.
TL;DR: I was skeptical of this screen protector as I have never heard of nor had any experience with the brand, however I wanted to try something new, and i'm glad it turned out well so far. If i had to give this thing a score, it would have to be a 4.5 out of 5 due to the spots on the screen that didn't quite stick completely and thus introduced some visual artifacts.
PROS:
Thick, the hardness probably won't do much against a drop on the side, but it might protect it better than a dry apply plastic protector and not have the orange peel or rubber feeling of wet apply protectors.
Easy to install: The stiffness makes installation via the hinge method a breeze. Lifting corners to get rid of dust after you get it aligned is also painless as theres little risk of bending it like with plasic protectors.
More scratch resistant? I didn't want to try it with a key test, but i'm hoping given its 8H rating that it will maintain its pristine appearence longer than my SGPs, which admittedly scratch when you breathe on them.
Its glass, you're basically putting another screen on top of your screen, thats like strapping another car in front of your car to protect its front.
CONS:
Price: when I bought this on amazon it was 20 bucks, it has since gone up to 25. Last time i checked the SGP crystal clear is priced at 13 per piece on their website. This is almost twice the price, but if it lasts through the life of 2 SGPs and still looks awesome, its totally worth it.
Thick: Its primary strength may prove to be a weakness. The screen protector MAY be subject to lateral forces which may start to lift it, time will tell.
Doesn't stick perfectly at some places: This could be my fault for having lifted it a few times to pick up dust, or it could be its too stiff and doesn't want to conform, or less than perfect adhesive application at the factory. Whosever fault it is, the problem is cosmetic and in no way affects the operation of the N7.
Not prime eligible: Not really a knock on the product itself, but i had to wait quite awhile for this.
Having just had a few hours with it, I can say that I would recommend this to any one who wants to try a glass screen protector. They could have priced it more ridiculously, but at the current price point it seems fair for what you're getting.
UPDATE: Those tiny little spots are gone now that ive spent a little bit of time applying regular finger pressure on them for a few minutes.

What case is that? And nice review! Was thinking about getting one myself.
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xsaqzw said:
What case is that? And nice review! Was thinking about getting one myself.
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Its a dBrand skin

Nice review. I ordered the same one. Interestingly the mailman just dropped mine off while reading your review Lol. I'll apply mine when I'm off work tomorrow xD
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I also received and applied my i-Blason screen today. I think mine came with a defect on part of it, because there is one bubble that refuses to go away. Its not dust either. I'm super anal about not having bubbles. So I asked i-blason if they can send out a new one as their is a 1 year satisfaction warranty that specifically says it covers bubbles underneath the screen. Other than me being anal about the bubble though, this is a super screen protector and I highly recommend it to anyone.
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I just received mine today as well. The install was quick and easy. No bubbles, everything lined up perfect. No loss in touch response either. I would recommend this screen protector.
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lacrossev said:
Looking at the screen protector itself I thought there were holes for the camera and the sensors, however it was actually the case that it was actually just thinner at those parts in the back, the front is one continuous piece with no holes in it. This came as a surprise to me as I was expecting holes, but given how thick it is and its stiffness, it was a good call on their part.
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I know you mentioned it is just thinner in those areas and they aren't actually holes, but I wonder why they all keep doing anything special at all for the notification LED on the clear models. They are putting in extra effort and it makes it worse
I could understand on the anti-glare models. Illumishield got rid of the notification cutout on their latest SP version.

sfhub said:
I know you mentioned it is just thinner in those areas and they aren't actually holes, but I wonder why they all keep doing anything special at all for the notification LED on the clear models. They are putting in extra effort and it makes it worse
I could understand on the anti-glare models. Illumishield got rid of the notification cutout on their latest SP version.
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Probably so you can see it better. I think it makes sense in this case.

got mine yesterday as well, just installed it. installed pretty cleanly.
so far i love it.
anybody using a case to cover the back of the n7, not a skin per se, but more of back cover/case, which doesn't interfere with the screen protector?

I got a defective one today. Big bubble is under the glass.
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Did you try to pick it back up and pushing down on that spot as you're laying it down? Once the bubble gets trapped its impossible to get out with the squeegee
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lacrossev said:
Hey guys, having been a die-hard fan of SGP ultra crystal screen protectors for all the devices in the home (Evo LTE, One, iPhone 4(s), Asus TF101), I was a little disappointed to learn from another thread here that SGP didn't have plans to bring their tempered glass screen protector to our shiny new N7 FHDs. I had checked out the SGP model on my friend's Note 2 and decided that on my next device i would give one of these a try. Luckily i-Blason came to the rescue with their version of a tempered glass screen protector and here's my review, I hope it will be helpful and perhaps answer some questions.
The protector was packaged in a plastic folder frame and came in a padded envelope. On the inside it had the regular microfiber square, squeegee, and the protector itself in a paper sleeve as well as the protective plastic on both sides.
Immediately I noticed how much thicker and stiffer it was compared to the dry apply plastic ones. I tried to flex it a bit and of course being at that thickness, it did have a small amount of give but overall pretty hard. I tried to get a picture of how thick it is compared to an SGP Ultra Crystal for the HTC One that i had lying around, but the photos don't really illustrate too well the difference between the two. The first is the i-Blason, second is the SGP.
Looking at the screen protector itself I thought there were holes for the camera and the sensors, however it was actually the case that it was actually just thinner at those parts in the back, the front is one continuous piece with no holes in it. This came as a surprise to me as I was expecting holes, but given how thick it is and its stiffness, it was a good call on their part.
I used the hinge method, and scotch taped any particles of dust out of the way. My house is pretty dusty so it actually seemed like the hover method might have worked better, ymmv. Once you get it in place, due to its stiffness its actually pretty easy to lift up without worrying about bending the corner.
I got it on there properly aligned, but as you can see in some of the photos there are some spots where the adhesive just didn't seem to want to stick too well. I've had this issue in the past with a few of my SGP protectors, so i would just guess its the silicone adhesive not being completely uniform on the underside. The issue is cosmetic and does not affect the display sensitivity or the quality once the screen is lit.
Heres some photos of the 4 corners after I was done. The cut was very precise and everything lined up perfectly.
Heres a picture of it from profile after installation. I am slightly worried about the fact that it does stick up a bit from the bezel, but given that my friend's Note 2 is pocketed and his is just as thick, there shouldn't be any problems with lifting, especially since I intend on having it in a case when I'm out and about. Something to think about though if you're the kind of user that doesn't like cases ruining the looks of your device.
And finally, I tried my best to take before and after photos of the same screen on max brightness. We all know that trying to take a photo of a screen is usually a futile endeavor in regards to showing distortion of screen protectors, but what the hell here they are for the sake of completeness.
Can you tell which is which? I can't so i guess thats a good thing.
I don't think I've seen many complaints if at all regarding the fact that the screen is too slippery. I know that at this dpi and this smaller screen size typing is more difficult as the already oversensitive screen registers even the tiniest movements as a swipe. This screen protector actually brings that slipperiness down, to about the same as all my other devices naked. Looking forward to using my device more now as I didn't care too much for the super slippery glass. I was in an excited hurry to write up this review as I know there are others that were curious about his product and I'm willing to bet they probably have only a smidge more patience than I.
TL;DR: I was skeptical of this screen protector as I have never heard of nor had any experience with the brand, however I wanted to try something new, and i'm glad it turned out well so far. If i had to give this thing a score, it would have to be a 4.5 out of 5 due to the spots on the screen that didn't quite stick completely and thus introduced some visual artifacts.
PROS:
Thick, the hardness probably won't do much against a drop on the side, but it might protect it better than a dry apply plastic protector and not have the orange peel or rubber feeling of wet apply protectors.
Easy to install: The stiffness makes installation via the hinge method a breeze. Lifting corners to get rid of dust after you get it aligned is also painless as theres little risk of bending it like with plasic protectors.
More scratch resistant? I didn't want to try it with a key test, but i'm hoping given its 8H rating that it will maintain its pristine appearence longer than my SGPs, which admittedly scratch when you breathe on them.
Its glass, you're basically putting another screen on top of your screen, thats like strapping another car in front of your car to protect its front.
CONS:
Price: when I bought this on amazon it was 20 bucks, it has since gone up to 25. Last time i checked the SGP crystal clear is priced at 13 per piece on their website. This is almost twice the price, but if it lasts through the life of 2 SGPs and still looks awesome, its totally worth it.
Thick: Its primary strength may prove to be a weakness. The screen protector MAY be subject to lateral forces which may start to lift it, time will tell.
Doesn't stick perfectly at some places: This could be my fault for having lifted it a few times to pick up dust, or it could be its too stiff and doesn't want to conform, or less than perfect adhesive application at the factory. Whosever fault it is, the problem is cosmetic and in no way affects the operation of the N7.
Not prime eligible: Not really a knock on the product itself, but i had to wait quite awhile for this.
Having just had a few hours with it, I can say that I would recommend this to any one who wants to try a glass screen protector. They could have priced it more ridiculously, but at the current price point it seems fair for what you're getting.
UPDATE: Those tiny little spots are gone now that ive spent a little bit of time applying regular finger pressure on them for a few minutes.
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What is that red cover on the back of got Nexus 7?

Hmm, they won't ship to Canada.

foodude1 said:
What is that red cover on the back of got Nexus 7?
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It's a dBrand skin. There's a thread for it in this section. Please don't quote the entire OP in the future...

I had a pretty large bubble when I applied mine at first. You have to work from the middle out. It is harder to work the bubbles out then compared to a normal screen protector.
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Malden said:
I had a pretty large bubble when I applied mine at first. You have to work from the middle out. It is harder to work the bubbles out then compared to a normal screen protector.
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I am not comfort on the think and no hole at front camera position.

Got the screen protector earlier this week, and finally got around to installing this afternoon. No issues applying, though it's a little skewed from user error. The screen protector is on par with all the other glass SP on my other devices. For my it's just added comfort that the original glass is protected.
I noticed a few "marks" under the screen protector after application. They seemed to be indentations in the adhesive from the factory. Applying fingertip / fingernail pressure to the affected areas for a few seconds seemed to help the silicon stick better and clear the trapped air.
I'm glad they chose not to leave holes in the screen protector. Less area for dirt, dust and lint to collect. The camera doesn't seem to be affected by the layer of glass. The illusion of a "cutout" may just be the lack of silicon adhesive in each area. I highly doubt they took the extra time to grind down each area.
Get this screen protector. You won't be disappointed in the feel and protection.

I've had mine on for over a week I think it's great.

truelies1 said:
I am not comfort on the think and no hole at front camera position.
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The "hole" by the camera and the notification light are not actually holes. I didn't look closely at the sp before I applied it but I think they are just areas where the glass is thinner so there is no adhesive on those areas or it is a different type of glass. If you rub your finger across where the camera and notification light are it is completely smooth. You don't feel an indentation or anything. So it is just one solid price of tempered glass with no cutouts. It does gives the appearance that there are cutout holes there but there aren't. It does not affect the camera in any way.
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My original one ended up shattered when I received it. Emailed the company and they sent a replacement. Just got my new one today. Easy installation. As for the shattered one, I took a knife to it for kicks. No scratches. Definitely worth the money.
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Screen Protector

Okay, so the only real issue I can see that may bother me when my Z1 arrives is that many people are reporting issues with the anti shatter film installed onto the screen of the Z1. Apparently its easily scratched. I want to avoid this from day one. Any suggestions on a screen protector that can be installed on top of the film that won't affect the screens touch response?
Nexus 5 + Z1 on the way Sent using XDA Premium.

George4.4.2 said:
Okay, so the only real issue I can see that may bother me when my Z1 arrives is that many people are reporting issues with the anti shatter film installed onto the screen of the Z1. Apparently its easily scratched. I want to avoid this from day one. Any suggestions on a screen protector that can be installed on top of the film that won't affect the screens touch response?
Nexus 5 + Z1 on the way Sent using XDA Premium.
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I just got my Z1 less than a week ago. I haven't had any scratches in mine, but it is a fingerprint magnet. I'm putting a Ghost Armor screen protector on mine tomorrow. If you're not familiar, Ghost Armor is about the same thing as the Zagg Invisible Shield. Some people love them, some hate them. I've never had any real issue with them. They are scratch resistant, and pretty oliphobic (I believe that is the correct term) so they don't gather fingerprints too bad.

Thank you for your reply. I may have to buy the Ghost Armor myself. Please can you provide an update regarding the responsiveness of the screen once the Ghost Armor is installed? If its the same as before installation then I think that may be the best way to avoid these unwanted marks and scratches without having to remove the stock anti shatter film.
Nexus 5 + Z1 on the way Sent using XDA Premium.

George4.4.2 said:
Thank you for your reply. I may have to buy the Ghost Armor myself. Please can you provide an update regarding the responsiveness of the screen once the Ghost Armor is installed? If its the same as before installation then I think that may be the best way to avoid these unwanted marks and scratches without having to remove the stock anti shatter film.
Nexus 5 + Z1 on the way Sent using XDA Premium.
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The Ghost Armor was supposed to be delivered to a local mall Ghost Armor kiosk today. I went to have it installed, and they hadn't received it. Said it was a problem with corporate. Supposed to be there in the next day or two. I'm having it sent there instead of to me directly because I've never had much luck putting the things on without air bubbles, or not getting them lined up right. I'll pay the extra $10 to let someone else put it on. I figure that they do it all day, every day, so have much more experience with them. I've used both Ghost Armor and Zagg before, and never had any touch screen issues.

Well I hope they get it in for you ASAP and all goes well with installation. I don't think I'm as lucky here in the UK, we don't have such kiosks, but if we did I bet they'd make a fortune. Thanks for the update!
Proud owner of Z1, Nexus 5 & Note 3 Sent using XDA Premium.

George4.4.2 said:
Okay, so the only real issue I can see that may bother me when my Z1 arrives is that many people are reporting issues with the anti shatter film installed onto the screen of the Z1. Apparently its easily scratched. I want to avoid this from day one. Any suggestions on a screen protector that can be installed on top of the film that won't affect the screens touch response?
Nexus 5 + Z1 on the way Sent using XDA Premium.
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I think you can use any of the screen protectors except the glass ones I guess.

GTCC said:
I think you can use any of the screen protectors except the glass ones I guess.
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nope glass ones are fine as well, the ASF does scratch very easily but I put all sorts of protector on top of it ie (PET, Tempered Glass, even wet installation type). I ended up removing it simply because I liked the look of it without it.

I am currently using the iSmooth front screen protector, and love it. The installation is easier than normal due to the protector being slightly thicker. I used an iSmooth on a Galaxy Note 2 through an entire deployment to Afghanistan, with no real wear that could be found. I highly recommend it.
That said, I love using this phone naked, so I might just break down and get some ghost armor. I personally don't mind the texture. I will warn you though... the corners have a chance to peel up if you put the phone in your pocket too early. I use a leather Xperia sleeve, so hopefully this won't happen to me (again).

mdt73 said:
I am currently using the iSmooth front screen protector, and love it. The installation is easier than normal due to the protector being slightly thicker. I used an iSmooth on a Galaxy Note 2 through an entire deployment to Afghanistan, with no real wear that could be found. I highly recommend it.
That said, I love using this phone naked, so I might just break down and get some ghost armor. I personally don't mind the texture. I will warn you though... the corners have a chance to peel up if you put the phone in your pocket too early. I use a leather Xperia sleeve, so hopefully this won't happen to me (again).
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Does the side armor cover the entirety of the device? The iPhone Ghost Armor seems to tend to leave openings when there are buttons/sim slot. Whe nI get my Z1, I want the thing covered completely.

kusanou said:
Does the side armor cover the entirety of the device? The iPhone Ghost Armor seems to tend to leave openings when there are buttons/sim slot. Whe nI get my Z1, I want the thing covered completely.
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I am in desperate need of a screen cover for my Z1. I have never used Ghost Armor before and would be interested if anyone can advise what the main difference is like between that of MatteArmor and GhostArmor?
Also has anyone tried this before as a comparison? http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/40820-Mu...=&locale_filter=6&sort_by=&show_all=1#reviews

gz023247 said:
I am in desperate need of a screen cover for my Z1. I have never used Ghost Armor before and would be interested if anyone can advise what the main difference is like between that of MatteArmor and GhostArmor?
Also has anyone tried this before as a comparison? http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/40820-Mu...=&locale_filter=6&sort_by=&show_all=1#reviews
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Ghost Armor would be your typical clear cover, whilst matte would have a more matte feel to it, think of the feel that anti-glare screen protectors have. I'm actually thinking of going with Skinomi skins, since it's cheaper and it seems to cover more of the device when comparing some of the other products they each have together. I am unsure of how the Ghost Armor looks on the Z1, but I'd imagine it'd be about the same as something like the iPhone 4. Here's a link to the full body protection kit from Skinomi.
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi®-Tech...TF8&qid=1387504236&sr=8-1&keywords=skinomi+z1

kusanou said:
Ghost Armor would be your typical clear cover, whilst matte would have a more matte feel to it, think of the feel that anti-glare screen protectors have. I'm actually thinking of going with Skinomi skins, since it's cheaper and it seems to cover more of the device when comparing some of the other products they each have together. I am unsure of how the Ghost Armor looks on the Z1, but I'd imagine it'd be about the same as something like the iPhone 4. Here's a link to the full body protection kit from Skinomi.
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi®-Tech...TF8&qid=1387504236&sr=8-1&keywords=skinomi+z1
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Appreciate your feedback and advice, thanks. Followed your link and seems to get great reviews, however I'm in the UK so cost wise for me probably wouldn't be so practical. Do you have experience of using the Armor or Zagg covers on previous phones, if you did what where your thoughts?

gz023247 said:
Appreciate your feedback and advice, thanks. Followed your link and seems to get great reviews, however I'm in the UK so cost wise for me probably wouldn't be so practical. Do you have experience of using the Armor or Zagg covers on previous phones, if you did what where your thoughts?
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Luckily, they seem to sell them on the UK site as well.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Skinomi®-Te...TF8&qid=1387511919&sr=8-1&keywords=skinomi+z1
Personally, I haven't tried any skins of this kind, the closest thing is a cheap carbon fiber skin I bought for 5 dollars on amazon, however, after watching several videos on youtube on different skins, I find that the Skinomi skins seem to cover more of the device, and have very nice cut outs. The Ghost Armor unfortunately cover too little for me to feel completely safe, and the Zagg skins seem very prone to getting a yellowish discolor.
The skins also have a sort of rubbery texture to them, which I personally am not too worried about so long as the device is protected, and if I don't like it on the front of the device, I can always just peel it off and replace it with a different screen protector, or maybe save up for a tempered glass one.
It might also be a good idea to still have a case on it, a bumper would be perfect if you want to show off your shiny new Z1, and protect not only the device, but the edges of the skin to keep them from getting all dirty and peeling off like what I've seen from some of the more unfortunate/heavy users.

gz023247 said:
Appreciate your feedback and advice, thanks. Followed your link and seems to get great reviews, however I'm in the UK so cost wise for me probably wouldn't be so practical. Do you have experience of using the Armor or Zagg covers on previous phones, if you did what where your thoughts?
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Sorry that I haven't replied back sooner. The Ghost-Armor that I ordered from the mall kiosk didn't come in. I was in the town where my company is based (about four hours from home), and the guy at the kiosk admitted that he screwed up and didn't order it express as he had intended. I stopped by on Monday, but it wasn't going to arrive until the next day. He was actually extremely nice about it, and cut out a workable screen protector for me until I will get back there after the new year. It isn't quite as smooth a feel as without it, but it doesn't seem to affect screen response at all. I've got the full-body coverage waiting for me, but like I said won't be having that applied until around January 6th or 7th. I've used both Zagg and Ghost-Armor before, and I've never had any real problems with them. I have seen a little of the "orange-peel" using them, but not enough that it has ever bothered me. Search Zagg Invisible Shield orange peel, and you should get an idea of what I'm talking about.

Hi,
Well for now I've ordered the Muvit Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Sony Xperia Z1 from Mobilefun. Hopefully it will do the trick for now, though I may end up eating my words lol!! Realised it was actually this one I was after http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/krusell-self-healing-screen-protector-for-sony-xperia-z1-p40761.htm whoops!!
The invisible shield armour didn't get a great review by someone :-\

I have bought the most popular in amazon.fr atFolix screen protection. It has 3 layers for every side.
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I am happy, especially if you know some tricks to do that.

I just bought a Anti-fingerprint and Anti-shocking for screen, but are they really useful and can be useable for behaving unexpected events? or just same ads which heard every day?

XtremeGuard - Yes it is the best
I am using XtremeGuard on my Xperia Z and mY iPad since 5 months ...
Even on my Xperia Z1
I purchased using 80off2 coupon and had to pay only 10 dollars (600 Rupees) when i ordered Full Body Protecton for my Xperia Z and iPad 4 including shipping ...
Not even a single scratch since then and the transparency is very much appreciable ...
www.xtremeguard.com
They will deliver anywhere in the world (Even they delivers to rural villages in india) and they give great discounts...
But we need a credit card or PayPal to order ...
I used Zagg which got peeled off after 2 months on my Xperia Arc S ...
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For Installation see the article from Here ...
https://www.xtremeguard.com/Articles.asp?ID=239
See the video from Here ...
www.xtremeguard.com

Price wise, dont fork out too much for a screen protector. You can pick a font and back quality GEARMAXX screen protector for less than $12 bucks from ebay

The Nexus 5 is 6 Months Old! Post pics of your phone!! (accessories, ideas, links)

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1) Name the version of your phone and when you bought it. If it’s Original, Replacement, RMA, Launch, etc. specify that as well. Ex: Black 32GB – October 31st, 2013 (Launch). This is just to see how long you've had your phone, and I guess bragging rights?? (I no longer can say I have a launch day phone... )
2) Name ALL of the accessories you are currently sporting on your phone. Include brand (if applicable) and LINKS!! This is so that anyone else who likes the look of your phone and what you’ve done, can look it up themselves, or buy those accessories. We want to share ideas.
3) A Picture of the accessories on your phone! Preferably nothing too huge, 1920x1200 and below would be best. Just nice enough, and big enough to show off your look.
4) This is NOT a what is better than what thread, or which company is better than the other! NO arguments! This is just to show off what you've done with your phone and to discuss ideas. If you like what they've done, hit the thanks button. Don't bash people or their choices. Everyone has their own opinion and taste, respect that.
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Well a few days ago the Nexus 5 hit the 6 month old mark. You know what that means… It’s old sauce now and completely outdated! You might as well get rid of it and buy something newer. It’s clearly too slow and can’t keep up with the new phones that have just launched/are coming out.
Of course, we know that’s not true at all!! This phone is still a damn beast and remains pretty close to being top of the line!
So, being 6 months old I’m sure many people have had a lot of time to personalize their phones. So why not show off what you’ve done with your phone? It’s a good way to keep an “aging” phone interesting, and it will help others here maybe get some new ideas of what they would like to put on their phones! It also gives me reason to post more pics!!
If you rock your phone naked, that’s cool too! If you want to show us a picture of your naked phone go for it. It would be nice to see how your phone has held up over the months with no protection at all!
We’re here to show the looks and give ideas. So give as much information as possible. Include the brand name if there is one, and where you bought it (a link please)!
Phone:
Red 32GB – February 28th, 2014 (Replacement of Launch Day phone with shattered screen)
Accessories:
Nillkin H+ Tempered Glass Screen Protector - http://www.amazon.com/Nilkin-Hardness-Tempered-Screen-Protectors/dp/B00GQOQKJE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399348626&sr=8-1&keywords=nillkin+H%2B+nexus+5
Generic eBay Black Replica Nexus 4 Bumper for the Nexus 5 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-7-Colors-NEW-Metal-TPU-Frame-Bumper-Cover-Case-For-LG-Goole-Nexus-5-/360898185809?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item5407354a51
Black Titanium Skin from @dbrandSkins - https://dbrand.com/shop/nexus-5
Screen with Nillkin H+ Tempered Glass Screen Protector.
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dbrand Black Titanium skin and Replica Nexus 4 Bumper.

WOOOOOOW my nillkin glass just got shipped, but where did you buy the nexus 4 replica bumper? Thanks a lot.
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I didn't see the links now I got them :$

man, that looks awesome! I wasn't jealous of the red n5 until now.

Lokke9191 said:
man, that looks awesome! I wasn't jealous of the red n5 until now.
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Thanks!
I actually bought the red phone just because I knew I was going to put skins on the back! :laugh: I wanted the letters to be red instead of black or white. Kind of weird to buy a red phone for just that reason alone, but I've been really happy with how everything turned out.

@Mmmbacon: Is that bumper really made out of metal? I would really want to try it if it is. Does it affect signal quality?

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@Mmmbacon: Is that bumper really made out of metal? I would really want to try it if it is. Does it affect signal quality?
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As metal as Samsung phones have metal borders, or PU Leather is to Leather. :laugh:
So does it affect signal quality? Not in the slightest.

mmmmBACON said:
As metal as Samsung phones have metal borders, or PU Leather is to Leather. :laugh:
So does it affect signal quality? Not in the slightest.
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Well, that's a bummer. I really wanted to try a metal bumper, but the only two options that I can find on ebay aren't exactly inspiring. The phone makes direct contact with the metal frame so it probably wears off the coating and affects signal quality. Something like the one you own, but with a metallic outer rim would be ideal.
On a different note, I can barely wait for my ringke fusion to arrive. Expect some drool worthy pictures of it along with some neon glowing skin if I can my get my hands on a friend's DSLR .

Geo2160 said:
@Mmmbacon: Is that bumper really made out of metal? I would really want to try it if it is. Does it affect signal quality?
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It's mainly metal backs that cause signal issues. GPS and the like.
@Mmmbacon: I don't suppose you'd be able to share some more screenshots of that screen protector would you please? I'm interested but I dont feel I get a good idea of it compared to your shots (when searching the net)

rootSU said:
It's mainly metal backs that cause signal issues. GPS and the like.
@Mmmbacon: I don't suppose you'd be able to share some more screenshots of that screen protector would you please? I'm interested but I dont feel I get a good idea of it compared to your shots (when searching the net)
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Sure, no problem.
After taking these, I noticed that I didn't put the protector on completely centered! I can't unsee it now... It's only off by maybe half a mm or less, but still.
Anyway, these are as clear as I can get them without having an SLR. My 8 year old Canon Powershot was about to explode.

mmmmBACON said:
Sure, no problem.
After taking these, I noticed that I didn't put the protector on completely centered! I can't unsee it now... It's only off by maybe half a mm or less, but still.
Anyway, these are as clear as I can get them without having an SLR. My 8 year old Canon Powershot was about to explode.
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I've ordered a Nillkin H+ protector, too, based on the reviews on this forum, and I gotta say, it looks pretty awesome. How does it feel according your perspective?
I hope I can slap mine on half as accurately as you did!

IvIaniac said:
I've ordered a Nillkin H+ protector, too, based on the reviews on this forum, and I gotta say, it looks pretty awesome. How does it feel according your perspective?
I hope I can slap mine on half as accurately as you did!
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It feels just like the normal screen. It's basically a second piece of gorilla glass with an oleophobic coating, slapped on top of the first one. :laugh: Just as smooth, just as responsive, and fingerprints wipe off just as easily. It's so much better than a plastic screen protector, well, because it's not plastic! You don't feel the difference because there really isn't a difference between this and the actual screen.
A tempered glass screen protector is basically a 3rd party version of gorilla glass that you can install yourself, without actually calling it "Gorilla Glass" which is just a marketing name. It's the same thing as Apple calling anything with a high resolution a "Retina Display".
Anyway, we'll see how long before the oleophobic coating wears off, but I've had the screen protector on the phone for over 2 months now and it still feels and cleans exactly the same as the day I put it on.

Man that screen protector looks so good that I just bought one. I'll be coming over from the plastic protector world so I'm pretty stoked. Hopefully it doesn't take as long as Amazon told me it would to ship here either :silly:

mmmmBACON said:
It feels just like the normal screen. It's basically a second piece of gorilla glass with an oleophobic coating, slapped on top of the first one. :laugh: Just as smooth, just as responsive, and fingerprints wipe off just as easily. It's so much better than a plastic screen protector, well, because it's not plastic! You don't feel the difference because there really isn't a difference between this and the actual screen.
A tempered glass screen protector is basically a 3rd party version of gorilla glass that you can install yourself, without actually calling it "Gorilla Glass" which is just a marketing name. It's the same thing as Apple calling anything with a high resolution a "Retina Display".
Anyway, we'll see how long before the oleophobic coating wears off, but I've had the screen protector on the phone for over 2 months now and it still feels and cleans exactly the same as the day I put it on.
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I've never tried a glass protector so I can't speak about it. You may be right about the fingerprint part, I don't know, but I do know that my amFilm plastic screen protector is smooth as silk. Maybe because of all the skin oils? Anyway, whatever floats yer boat.
I will be posting pics of all my stuff once it comes in, but I'll have to use my roommates phone to take the pics, since my Nexus is the only decent phone I have. I can't exactly take pics of my N5 with my N5. Cheers, and happy 6 mo. anniversary Nexus 5.

GTI6speed said:
Man that screen protector looks so good that I just bought one. I'll be coming over from the plastic protector world so I'm pretty stoked. Hopefully it doesn't take as long as Amazon told me it would to ship here either :silly:
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You'll notice the difference, probably instantly.
wolfen69 said:
I've never tried a glass protector so I can't speak about it. You may be right about the fingerprint part, I don't know, but I do know that my amFilm plastic screen protector is smooth as silk. Maybe because of all the skin oils? Anyway, whatever floats yer boat.
I will be posting pics of all my stuff once it comes in, but I'll have to use my roommates phone to take the pics, since my Nexus is the only decent phone I have. I can't exactly take pics of my N5 with my N5. Cheers, and happy 6 mo. anniversary Nexus 5.
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:laugh: You've lubed up your screen protector so much that it's nice and smooth!
The biggest reason I went with a glass screen protector was the drop protection. I wanted to avoid this from happening again (or at least drastically lower the likelihood)... I didn't know that the feel was going to be like a night and day difference compared to the plastic ones I've felt before. A tempered glass screen protector will protect much better from a face down drop, compared to a plastic one which won't protect at all. They are scratch protection only, not impact.

mmmmBACON said:
You'll notice the difference, probably instantly.
:laugh: You've lubed up your screen protector so much that it's nice and smooth!
The biggest reason I went with a glass screen protector was the drop protection. I wanted to avoid this from happening again (or at least drastically lower the likelihood)... I didn't know that the feel was going to be like a night and day difference compared to the plastic ones I've felt before. A tempered glass screen protector will protect much better from a face down drop, compared to a plastic one which won't protect at all. They are scratch protection only, not impact.
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I used to be a big case kind of user, but I just can't cover up my red N5. I just use the ringke crystal fusion (?) clear case. I like how the case is semi-tacky, and easy to hold. It has a little extra in the corners, and may protect from small drops. Haven't dropped my n5 yet, so I can't say if one case is better than another. But, I did see this case from Ballistic: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ballistic-G...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item51b9f69eed
I just wish the back of it was clear instead of all those "holes". A nice 1 piece snap on case that had some real corner protection, but still was clear, would be nice.

@mmmmBACON
Thanks for your review and thank you for the eBay link to the bumper. I've been searching for something like this for weeks! BUT WHICH COLOR?
So I've got a white 16GB N5 from February as because I RMA'd it because of the hissing issue in videos (didn't know that this is software related)
Original was bought on December...
Also, I've ordered an tempered glass film on Aliexpress:
0.3mm Explosion-proof Tempered Glass Film for Google Nexus 5 / E980
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/0-3m...-Film-for-Google-Nexus-5-E980/1728914566.html
It costs less than 9 USD so it's worth a try to see if the quality is good as described or not.
There's also an dbrand black titanium skin on the frame and on the back of my white N5. I'm waiting for coupons to replace it by white carbon on the back and matte white on the frame.
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wolfen69 said:
I used to be a big case kind of user, but I just can't cover up my red N5. I just use the ringke crystal fusion (?) clear case. I like how the case is semi-tacky, and easy to hold. It has a little extra in the corners, and may protect from small drops. Haven't dropped my n5 yet, so I can't say if one case is better than another. But, I did see this case from Ballistic: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ballistic-G...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item51b9f69eed
I just wish the back of it was clear instead of all those "holes". A nice 1 piece snap on case that had some real corner protection, but still was clear, would be nice.
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Yeah I'm a fan of minimalism, which is why I used the quicksand hardcases. Since I wanted to use skins this time around, I switched to bumper cases. The phone still feels relatively small because of the thinness of not having a back. Though it is a bit wider and taller, but I didn't want to go completely naked, so of course that's the tradeoff.
Yeah, that ballistic case reminds me a little too much of the Samsung Bandaid S5 and a dog bone haha. :laugh: Probably fantastic for drop protection though.
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@mmmmBACON
Thanks for your review and thank you for the eBay link to the bumper. I've been searching for something like this for weeks! BUT WHICH COLOR?
So I've got a white 16GB N5 from February as because I RMA'd it because of the hissing issue in videos (didn't know that this is software related)
Original was bought on December...
Also, I've ordered an tempered glass film on Aliexpress:
0.3mm Explosion-proof Tempered Glass Film for Google Nexus 5 / E980
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/0-3m...-Film-for-Google-Nexus-5-E980/1728914566.html
It costs less than 9 USD so it's worth a try to see the quality is good as described.
There's also an dbrand black titanium skin on the frame and on the back of my white N5. I'm waiting for coupons to replace it by white carbon on the back and matte white on the frame.
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Yeah, there are a bunch of nice colours but I stuck with black for a couple of reasons.
Black tends to go with anything, it's a safe, neutral sort of colour. So even if you decide to change the skin on your phone to some crazy colours or patterns, it should still look good as it would be a nice black border. With the other bumpers (except maybe white which should also match nicely with everything) you have to try to match colours well or it might clash.
The other reason is that with most TPU cases (even though this is a harder TPU), if you choose something other than black, there is always the chance that it will stain or get dirty very easily. It usually ends up being hard to clean, or you can't clean the stains. With the black, you don't have to worry about it staining, or it doesn't show. I'm not sure if these ones will stain or not, but I just decided not to take the chance.
Also, once you get your glass screen protector you should tell us what you think and post some pictures in this thread. It would be good to see some other options out there and how they fit and look. I chose the Nillkin H+ because it was a highly rated screen protector for a very reasonable price. If there are other nice protectors out there at good prices, that's always a good thing. I don't believe tempered glass screen protectors are worth spending anything more than $10 - $15 on. The process of how they are made is pretty much the same, wherever you buy them, so there's no real point spending $40+ on a big brand when there are very good ones for 1/4 of the price.

Bought my 32gb white N5 off of Swappa in late January. Had the Slickwraps black alligator leather skin on for about a month, before switching to the red carbon fiber. I'm using the lucency bumper case mmmbacon recommended, and love it.
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I'll take some shots when I received the protector.
That alloy bumper looks awesome, doesn't it?
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/supp...e-for-lg-nexus-5-Google-armor/1685723592.html
But does it protect? ...
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bofbaz said:
I'll take some shots when I received the protector.
That alloy bumper looks awesome, isn't it?
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/supp...e-for-lg-nexus-5-Google-armor/1685723592.html
But does it protect? ...
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Yes it does a little bit, but it will effect your signal.

Detailed guide on Tempered Glass Protectors for the V30: What to buy and not to buy

Note: I initially intended to post this on the V30 subreddit, but then the mods on there decide to remove it for some stupid reason... (it took me 4 hours to write this guide FFS!) But I guess that is typical of reddit mods in general.
So now I have posted it on here. F*** reddit! Anyways rant over ​
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PREFACE
When it comes to tempered glass screen protectors (TGSPs) for the LG V30, or for any curved phone in this matter, finding the perfect one can be quite a tricky task, simply because there might not be a perfect one due to the curved nature of the display.
I just want to tell you guys that from my experience, there IS a perfect tempered glass screen protector out there, but before I get into that, HERE ARE THE TWO MAIN COMMON TGSPS THAT YOU SHOULD AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
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#1 : DO NOT buy the common "full cover" TGSP that you see on sites like Aliexpress or eBay.
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Be aware as while the pictures might look like the glass is curved, it isn't. In fact the edges are as flat as a pancake!
So when you put the protector on, the flat straight edges of the protector will protrude out, making the phone not only uncomfortable to hold, but also makes it very easy for dust to get trapped under the protector, and overall generally looks ugly AF. And that's even not the worst part. The worst part is that this screen protector relies on sticky adhesives that only sticks onto the edges of the device, so you have a big gap of air in between the protector, making the V30's beautiful AMOLED display look like some cheap unlaminated IPS screen. All of these downsides makes this screen protector a big no-no.
#2: DO NOT buy the regular TGSP that doesn't fully cover the display.
Don't get me wrong though, this is miles better than the pseudo-"full cover" TGSP as the entire screen protector is electrostatically adhered to the display, which drastically improves clarity. However while they don't make your display look like crap, it is generally still an eye-sore and you'll eventually want to take it off.
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So getting all that out of the way, here's what you should buy:
DO BUY UV GLUE TEMPERED GLASS SCREEN PROTECTORS
After researching a little bit more, I finally stumbled across the perfect TGSP that ACTUALLY has curved glass on its edges! This TGSP is unique as it uses UV glue as the bonding process rather than relying on electrostaticity or a sticky adhesive.
Now putting glue on your screen might sound a bit crazy, but it actually comes off easily and doesn't damage your screen at all as shown in this video:
This is what the UV glue screen protector looks like on my V30:
Here are 3 main reasons why you'd want to consider buying a UV TGSP over a regular TGSP for the V30:
1) It ACTUALLY covers the entire curved screen.
Compared to the more common "full-coverage" TGSP, the glass on this one is curved while the glass on the former is flat like a pancake. And I don't mean curved as in "2.5D", I mean the edges are actually curved downwards to fit onto the V30's concave screen.​2) It is insanely clear and transparent.
Unlike regular TGSPs (and especially w/r/t the non-electroadhesive ones), the UV TGSP offers the most clarity and transparency. Personally I found the colors and saturation to look every bit as vibrant and sharp as the original display, and the blacks still retain their deep AMOLED goodness. I was seriously shocked as to how sheer it looked, as if there was nothing on the screen at all. Now I can finally admire the V30's gorgeous display in confidence!​3) It only costs around $3 if you buy it on eBay or Aliexpress. ​
And now here are the 3 main reasons why you wouldn't want to buy this:
1) Lol I'm just kidding there's only one. Obviously this requires a bit more time and effort to put on than a regular TGSP, emphasis on "a bit". You have the extra step of applying the UV glue onto the display, and curing the glue for about a minute. If that sounds too complicated, then this (and generally any task that requires minimal patience) is probably not for you.​
IMPORTANT SIDE NOTE: They don't tell you this on the listing, but when installing the glass, it is highly recommended to cover the speaker grill (with tape, cotton, sticky tack, etc.) so that the excess glue won't go into the speaker. Also I'd recommend wiping the edges of the screen with a cotton ball dipped with alcohol if there is any excess glue on the edge.
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DO BUY TPU ("HYDROGEL") SCREEN PROTECTORS (as an alternative)
Luckily for those that don't want to risk putting glue onto their screen, there is a great alternative to TGSPs. Another obscure type of screen protectors are TPU screen protectors.
These ones are made of a soft rubbery TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) material that is very flexible, and because of the flexibility, these are made to fully cover the curved edges of the V30, providing even better coverage than the UV TGSP. HOWEVER...... one major downside to TPU is that it is nowhere near as strong as glass. The flexible nature of the material also creates new problems, such as air bubbles when installing or peeling. So if you are looking for the absolute best protection, this is probably not the best idea. That goes for all plastic screen protectors in general.
Here is a picture I took of my V30 with the hydrogel film screen protector applied:
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SUMMARY/TL;DR
Avoid the "3D curved full cover" TGSP, they aren't actually curved and makes your beautiful AMOLED screen look like an unlaminated IPS screen.
Avoid regular TGSPs, while they don't make your display look like crap, it is generally still an eye-sore and you'll eventually want to take it off.
Do buy the UV glue TGSPs. This is the real deal as the glass is actually curved on the edges, giving you full screen coverage. It also has the best transparency I've ever seen on a TGSP.
Do buy the "Hydrogel" TPU screen protector. This is a great alternative to the UV glue TGSP. It covers a bit more of the V30's screen, while also providing superb clarity and screen visibility. The downside is that is it more prone to scratches.
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If this guide helped you in any way, or if you found it to be very informative, please give me a thanks
And sorry if the formatting of this post is all over the place, it's my first time doing a detailed guide on here.

Link to buy the UV glue tempered glass screen protector:
►https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32996700177.html?
►https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33044886254.html
►https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-LG-V50...-Tempered-Glass-Screen-Protector/133154480173
Link to buy Hydrogel TPU screen protector: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32946624680.html?

One point. There are 3D curved glass protectors that are actually curved. I have one on my phone. The down side is that the glue is only around the edges. The decreases the touch sensitivity slightly. I can't give you the product name as it was shipped with my phone in an unmarked envelope.
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Hi,
I would love some more experience reports from other people and also ... I like to pay with paypal and therefore Ebay links would be cool because paypal is rather expensive on aliexpress.
I also wonder how the removal of the glue really works - maybe it is just me but I cannot see a lot on the video that shows this process ...
regards

daniu said:
Hi,
I would love some more experience reports from other people and also ... I like to pay with paypal and therefore Ebay links would be cool because paypal is rather expensive on aliexpress.
I also wonder how the removal of the glue really works - maybe it is just me but I cannot see a lot on the video that shows this process ...
regards
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Here is a more obvious example of someone removing the UV protector: https://youtu.be/Z70dqq6kcF0?t=76
I would imagine it takes a bit of force to remove it, but it should come off without leaving any marks the screen.

kenbo111 said:
The down side is that the glue is only around the edges. The decreases the touch sensitivity slightly.
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If the glue is only around the edges, that means there is entire gap of air in between the glass and the display right? I wouldn't like that, not because of the touch sensitivity but because it makes your screen look super bad, like an unlaminated display.

NeonHD said:
If the glue is only around the edges, that means there is entire gap of air in between the glass and the display right? I wouldn't like that, not because of the touch sensitivity but because it makes your screen look super bad, like an unlaminated display.
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It really doesn't look bad. But I still want to replace it with the uv glue type.
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Hi
did someone order anything described here?
I am waiting for the UV-glued glas but would appreciate any report before trying myself
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daniu said:
Hi
did someone order anything described here?
I am waiting for the UV-glued glas but would appreciate any report before trying myself
regards
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My UV glued tempered glass is still going strong after a month. Just remember to pour the liquid into a big blob in the center, and let the screen protector automatically fill in the rest via gravity (don't try to move the protector). Once the glass is completely filled, dry the glue with the UV light for a minute.

NeonHD said:
My UV glued tempered glass is still going strong after a month. Just remember to pour the liquid into a big blob in the center, and let the screen protector automatically fill in the rest via gravity (don't try to move the protector). Once the glass is completely filled, dry the glue with the UV light for a minute.
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Just one question concerning this:
When do you remove the excess uv glue? I would be afraid that it hardens by the uv light in the wrong place
By the way - it is not gravity - it is capilarity ...
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daniu said:
Just one question concerning this:
When do you remove the excess uv glue? I would be afraid that it hardens by the uv light in the wrong place
By the way - it is not gravity - it is capilarity ...
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When the liquid glue is fully filled. If excess glue forms along the sides, just wipe it down with a tissue.

NeonHD said:
When the liquid glue is fully filled. If excess glue forms along the sides, just wipe it down with a tissue.
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I ordered mine. It's on the way. Did you have to cover any holes before you started?
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kenbo111 said:
I ordered mine. It's on the way. Did you have to cover any holes before you started?
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I didn't cover the holes on mines, but I think it would be a good idea to do so, maybe with small bits of tape.

P.S. don't mean to bump this thread, but I actually find it so interesting that—a week after making this post—I got a job offer at Mobile Outfitters. Now I apply screen protectors as a profession haha

My glas arrived today.
Application is much less scary than I expected. I used some tape around the device to avoid the glue getting somewhere it should not go.
However after the procedure my speaker seems to be covered by glue ... had to clean it with alcohol and am not finished yet. If someone has a better idea to get it clean again - tell me.
Another thing is: take care if the glad overlaps the device on both sides similar. I gave the impression that it is shifted to one side. Not really a problem since my transparent silicon housing covers that anyways
Besides these topics I like it and it is just great to have the complete display usable without a frame ...
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daniu said:
My glad arrived today.
Application is much less scary than I expected. I used some tape around the device to avoid the glue getting somewhere it should not go.
However after the procedure my speaker seems to be covered by glue ... had to clean it with alcohol and am not finished yet. If someone has a better idea to get it clean again - tell me.
Another thing is: take care if the glad overlaps the device on both sides similar. I gave the impression that it is shifted to one side. Not really a problem since my transparent silicon housing covers that anyways
Besides these topics I like it and it is just great to have the complete display usable without a frame ...
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Yup I love mines too, I think this is the best T.G. screen protector you could ever get for a curved glass phone. Mines is actually cracked already, but I'm planning to buy another one soon. Also try using a alcohol-dipped cotton swab to clean out the speaker.

Great guide! Just bought one on Aliexpress and there was a $2 off coupon so I got it for $1.99. I'll report back when I get it and get a chance to put it on.
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Ok - some more experience with this wonder glas:
in the last days - not even 1 week after applying the glas - I found lots of dirt on the edges of the glas. I carry my phone in my pocket and so there is quite a bit of fluff from my jeans. I tried to remove it carefully with the effect that the glue at the edges under the glas was also removed which did not look very nice. Today I wondered if the glas had moved slightly to the side. I tried to remove my silicon housing and found that it was glued to the glas/phone. Actually I know the problems of UV-glue from my job: they tend to never fully harden and can flow somewhere after month or years (stronger glues can cause severe damage). I had thought that this is not a problem here because everything is open and the device is exposed to the UV light contained in daylight
Trying to move the glas back ended in the glas jumping off the phone. As I had ordered 2 glasses anyways I applied the other one (this time with tape on the speaker). Now I will expose the glue for the rest of the day moving it from corner to corner with the UV light and hope that it is better after doing that. However I am still afraid that the light is just too weak. On the other hand I am afraid that a stronger light might damage something - which is possible ...
BTW: I find it a bit special that when you order 2 glasses you get only 1 UV light - what if the second one is a gift?
Bottom line for me at the moment: I am not sure if I can really recommend this glas. I will write again if something happens. Good chances that everything is OK now if I don't write. Unfortunately the other protector is not available for V30 ATM
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So where can I get just the uv light? I got my glass but, I didn't realize it didn't come with the light!
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kenbo111 said:
So where can I get just the uv light? I got my glass but, I didn't realize it didn't come with the light!
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Hi,
oh ... that would be interesting - where did you exactly buy? Not your problem but I would prefer to not receive another UV light next time ...
did you receive the glue?
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Broken Rear Camera Glass?

I have been noticing these reports from people saying that their rear camera glass has been breaking on their own without the phone falling down the ground and having them in really good cases.
Imagine checking your phone out and seeing the camera glass cracked...
Anyone experienced this?

RandomJazz said:
I have been noticing these reports from people saying that their rear camera glass has been breaking on their own without the phone falling down the ground and having them in really good cases.
Imagine checking your phone out and seeing the camera glass cracked...
Anyone experienced this?
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No issue here but i have a tempered glass protector on my lens.

xTheDevilx said:
No issue here but i have a tempered glass protector on my lens.
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I am waiting on a dbrand skin!

RandomJazz said:
I am waiting on a dbrand skin!
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They're nice skins was thinking about getting one but I'm getting a case with a sliding cover so when i don't use the camera it will be protected just by sliding the camera lens cover on the phone case.

xTheDevilx said:
They're nice skins was thinking about getting one but I'm getting a case with a sliding cover so when i don't use the camera it will be protected just by sliding the camera lens cover on the phone case.
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I saw those, really interesting but those dbrand teardown skins look so good. Wanted to give them a shot, so I got those plus a few clear cases to try it out.

RandomJazz said:
I saw those, really interesting but those dbrand teardown skins look so good. Wanted to give them a shot, so I got those plus a few clear cases to try it out.
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Let us know how good they are after hearing about the camera being shattered on there own i didn't want to take that chance at the moment I'm using a Spigen Hybrid Neo Case that i won. But will be replacing it with that case I'm getting for that camera protection but still waiting for it to get delivered.

If you drop your phone, its going to be 50/50 whether you break anything. Just don't drop your phone.
I would recommend a glass protector as the addition of a skin can reduce the brittle effect and absorb a lot of the forces
There are a lot of people also saying the glass broke without them doing anything. TBH I find this VERY hard to believe...

cheetah2k said:
If you drop your phone, its going to be 50/50 whether you break anything. Just don't drop your phone.
I would recommend a glass protector as the addition of a skin can reduce the brittle effect and absorb a lot of the forces
There are a lot of people also saying the glass broke without them doing anything. TBH I find this VERY hard to believe...
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Same here I don't believe it looks like it was intentionally broken the hole where the cracks are look too precise.

I've applied a Spigen GlasR protector on mine. Works perfect, and doesn't introduce an awful haze to photos when using the flash either. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0844KGLZJ/
I've tried one other that advertised itself as being edge to edge but wasn't, and produced horrendous photo quality compared to the Spigen

Seems like a skin over the lens is a real sensible option. You don't have to worry about a glass cover that may affect camera lens clarity and you still get some protection to the overall camera system.

jonboi said:
I've applied a Spigen GlasR protector on mine. Works perfect, and doesn't introduce an awful haze to photos when using the flash either. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0844KGLZJ/
I've tried one other that advertised itself as being edge to edge but wasn't, and produced horrendous photo quality compared to the Spigen
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That looks like a really good lens protector how's the quality of the images when you use that zoom feature? i read on that review that it had issues with it on.

I just read an article on Techspot this morning for the days news. Some are theorizing there is some sort of gas inside the glass and it explodes outwards. If that is the case then no glass protector is gonna help with that problem. The BS part is Samsung saying its cosmetic damage and not covered under the origianl warranty. So that will cost you $400.00 dollars to repair. Or if you have Premium care it will cost $100.00 for the deductable. If it turns out this is a defect they should be fixing it free. I guess time will tell. As of now only a couple dozen have reported it.
https://www.techspot.com/news/85027-owners-find-galaxy-s20-ultra-rear-camera-glass.html

Paul_Deemer said:
I just read an article on Techspot this morning for the days news. Some are theorizing there is some sort of gas inside the glass and it explodes outwards. If that is the case then no glass protector is gonna help with that problem. The BS part is Samsung saying its cosmetic damage and not covered under the origianl warranty. So that will cost you $400.00 dollars to repair. Or if you have Premium care it will cost $100.00 for the deductable. If it turns out this is a defect they should be fixing it free. I guess time will time. As of now only a couple dozen have reported it.
https://www.techspot.com/news/85027-owners-find-galaxy-s20-ultra-rear-camera-glass.html
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The real question is though why would they put gas between the glass? I think it's time manufactures stopped using Gorilla Glass and use Tempered Glass instead.

jonboi said:
I've applied a Spigen GlasR protector on mine. Works perfect, and doesn't introduce an awful haze to photos when using the flash either. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0844KGLZJ/
I've tried one other that advertised itself as being edge to edge but wasn't, and produced horrendous photo quality compared to the Spigen
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No problem with dust in the holes?

xTheDevilx said:
That looks like a really good lens protector how's the quality of the images when you use that zoom feature? i read on that review that it had issues with it on.
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No problem with dust in the holes?
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No issues with the zoom. I fkd up the install of the first one, went on incorrectly and didn't line up. The second attempt was perfect and holes where they should be. No issues with image quality or pics with flash.
The only hole in the protector is for the mic, and so far has been no issue with dust accumulation, still clean as a whistle.

jonboi said:
No issues with the zoom. I fkd up the install of the first one, went on incorrectly and didn't line up. The second attempt was perfect and holes where they should be. No issues with image quality or pics with flash.
The only hole in the protector is for the mic, and so far has been no issue with dust accumulation, still clean as a whistle.
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I noticed with the one i got from the Bay i get glare from the flash so might end up getting this one eventually.

This is why I rather use a skin or just be careful about how I use the phone/lie it down on surfaces. Because of the glare and other lens issues while trying to snap images. Rather not get anything in the way of the camera lenses.

I got a glass protector but it was really bad. So the skin should be a better solution.
Well, no idea how it can happen without dropping the phone.