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I just got my Mate 20X and love it (thanks FunkyHuawei!). I am waiting on accessories to arrive from China. While I wait, I am using the Huawei installed screen protector. It is funny, the first few days I used this with the plastic film on the front while waiting for the screen protectors to arrive but last night when I removed that film to install the temp glass protector I got I noticed it seems to have a protector already installed. FunkyHuawei said Huawei installed that.
Does anyone know, is this Huawei installed protector any good? Should I just use it until it shows wear and then replace it or maybe replace it now? It looks good, seems to cover well and no other issues I can discern.

SWBgHz said:
I just got my Mate 20X and love it (thanks FunkyHuawei!). I am waiting on accessories to arrive from China. While I wait, I am using the Huawei installed screen protector. It is funny, the first few days I used this with the plastic film on the front while waiting for the screen protectors to arrive but last night when I removed that film to install the temp glass protector I got I noticed it seems to have a protector already installed. FunkyHuawei said Huawei installed that.
Does anyone know, is this Huawei installed protector any good? Should I just use it until it shows wear and then replace it or maybe replace it now? It looks good, seems to cover well and no other issues I can discern.
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Huawei put covers on there phones i find them pretty good I'll buy new when this gets used

Just changed the OEM one off my M10P before I gave it to my nephew. The original lasted about 6 months for me.

Are the ones they use temp glass or film, hard to tell without picking at it?

Do they still have zero oleophobic coating underneath the factory screen protector like on the P10 and some of their other phones or did they stop doing that?

SWBgHz said:
Are the ones they use temp glass or film, hard to tell without picking at it?
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Film on oem. To me the tempered glass one's feel better once you change but I had to turn on gloves mode after that.

I noticed it to and was wondering how it got on there. Thought the dealer might have put it on.

Lol it seems this phone has two screen protectors on first one can be pulled off but there is a second that is very hard to see but its there. I was quite surprised as you can hardly notice its there unless you pick at it from the corner.

I don't use screen protectors on my phones. Any harm or benefit if I remove the factory installed one from Huawei? Screen angles better? Responsiveness better?

I never took the Screen cover off mine when I got it, I peeled the white remove tab off the screen cover, and it will stay that way until the plastic wears out or peels off.

Only took mine off for tempered glass. Otherwise they're very good

I received my phone and am puzzled by the screen protector. I detect a rising at the corners, so I thought it had a protector or film, but when I tried to take it off, it didn't want to come, so I thought it might be part of the screen.
Then I noticed that there was some distortion on the screen. While playing with it, I ran a fingernail over it, and created another mark in the screen. I was freaked out, but apparently it's a really well put on screen protector? I'm happy to leave it on, but does anybody know how to buff any slight creases out of it?

bigfire said:
I received my phone and am puzzled by the screen protector. I detect a rising at the corners, so I thought it had a protector or film, but when I tried to take it off, it didn't want to come, so I thought it might be part of the screen.
Then I noticed that there was some distortion on the screen. While playing with it, I ran a fingernail over it, and created another mark in the screen. I was freaked out, but apparently it's a really well put on screen protector? I'm happy to leave it on, but does anybody know how to buff any slight creases out of it?
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That's a film screen protector. I remove it from the very first second and i install the Tempered Glass One.

VERY FUNNY. I put a glass screen protector on top of the factory film protector, which I did not notice until many days after. I only knew that is a removable film until I read this thread. The double screen protectors apparently worked fine for me, and now I feel super strong.

Samsung screen protector for S10+

Has anyone been able to purchase the stock original screen protector that came with the phone? I swear I saw it briefly on Samsung Canada site under accessories page but it's no where to be found now.
Stock protector feels so smooth once you applied a oleophobic coating on it! Not to mention perfect fitment for the phone.
Part number: ETFG975CTEGCA
Does UK, US or other country Samsung sells the stock protector?
Thanks
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I believe they're 18.99 for Samsung UK (ET-FG975CTEGWW). Samsung US has a supply of them, but they are not accessible via sales.

It is 19.99 here in the States.
I was able to purchase one but not going to get it shipped till 4/5.

Iamnegan said:
Got myself a Gadgetshieldz screen guard for the S10+ when I ordered my skin from them. It’s a self healing one and no scratches till now and most importantly it works fine with the fingerprint scanner. This one looks much better than the actual Pre-installed Samsung screen guard. The screen and guard cost me only around 10$ including shipping.
https://www.gadgetshieldz.com/galaxy-s10-plus-screen-protectors-covers-cases.html
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To each his own I guess, I hate self healing skins as they have a orange peel finish and it drags/not smooth. The Samsung original one is PET material, not as smooth as glass but much better than self healing protector.

lexi250 said:
To each his own I guess, I hate self healing skins as they have a orange peel finish and it drags/not smooth. The Samsung original one is PET material, not as smooth as glass but much better than self healing protector.
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I'm using the screen protector for a while, No orange peel effect. And it is not a glass protector, It's a plastic protector as you know it's more smooth than glass.

lexi250 said:
Has anyone been able to purchase the stock original screen protector that came with the phone? I swear I saw it briefly on Samsung Canada site under accessories page but it's no where to be found now.
Stock protector feels so smooth once you applied a oleophobic coating on it! Not to mention perfect fitment for the phone.
Part number: ETFG975CTEGCA
Does UK, US or other country Samsung sells the stock protector?
Thanks
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How do you apply the oleophovic coat? Where can I find it?

You get 2 protectors (3-5 would've been nice) and they are made in Korea just like the phone. The packaging mentions shock protection, dunno how valid that statement is!

Otao Screen Protector for S10 Plus
I always liked the GLASS Otao Screen Protectors so I thought I would try the plastic one when it came out on Amazon. To Be honest, I was very pleasantly surprised.
Easy to install (Dry install and not wet) and there were no bubbles or any issue after I installed. I have been using it with a Case (Ringe Crystal Fusion) for about a week and I am very happy with it. Fingerprints work fine with it.
2 Screen Protectors - under $6.00 - Great Price! LINK

I peeled off my screen protector, the fingerprint is instant now. And the feel is much better.

bassbounce said:
I peeled off my screen protector, the fingerprint is instant now. And the feel is much better.
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Same here after a month which it was good. But now my screen seems more responsive and vibrant!

galaxys said:
Same here after a month which it was good. But now my screen seems more responsive and vibrant!
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I'm so tempted to remove the one that was pre installed. But samsung adviced to leave it on...

whitestone Dome Glass
check it out
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NQ235XX?ref=ppx_pt2_dt_b_prod_image

Ace42 said:
You get 2 protectors (3-5 would've been nice) and they are made in Korea just like the phone. The packaging mentions shock protection, dunno how valid that statement is!
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Do these have the same cutout for the front camera or is the whole corner cutout?
Saw someone say that the whole corner was cutout.

It is the whole corner cutout.

glock20c said:
whitestone Dome Glass
check it out
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NQ235XX?ref=ppx_pt2_dt_b_prod_image
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I've been using these for the last 3 devices. No issues. On my S10+ the top keeps trying to lift. I'm on my 4th one now and about to give up. They install perfect reach time but after a few days you can see it starting to lift near the top bezel. No case touching it. Anyone else having these issues?

itsachirpthing said:
I've been using these for the last 3 devices. No issues. On my S10+ the top keeps trying to lift. I'm on my 4th one now and about to give up. They install perfect reach time but after a few days you can see it starting to lift near the top bezel. No case touching it. Anyone else having these issues?
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none at all...I've cured it with UV lamp a couple of times though

itsachirpthing said:
I've been using these for the last 3 devices. No issues. On my S10+ the top keeps trying to lift. I'm on my 4th one now and about to give up. They install perfect reach time but after a few days you can see it starting to lift near the top bezel. No case touching it. Anyone else having these issues?
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I have the same issue without a case as well. If you look closely you'll see that there is still a thin strip of adhesive keeping it dust tight but still lifting around the edges.

Are there any dry application screen protectors that cover the entire screen like Samsung protector? Those case friendly protectors look weird since they leave margins on the display

itsachirpthing said:
I've been using these for the last 3 devices. No issues. On my S10+ the top keeps trying to lift. I'm on my 4th one now and about to give up. They install perfect reach time but after a few days you can see it starting to lift near the top bezel. No case touching it. Anyone else having these issues?
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Same here, i have been using them since Galaxy S8+, never had any issues, once fitted it stayed good until damaged or removed. Now for S10+ i've had 3 replacements under warranty as it is lifting up or peeling of as they call it, and it is not even close to the edge, i have another replacement waiting to be fitted so i will try to put more glue maybe? as it looks like there is just about in the tube, I am so tempted to remove it and have just natural screen without any protectors but it is an expensive phone

All sold out here

Screen protector

Hey guys how many of you have left the pre installed screen protector on? And does the actual screen hold up to scratches ok and does the naked screen get fingerprints as bad as the screen protector does?

robgee789 said:
Hey guys how many of you have left the pre installed screen protector on? And does the actual screen hold up to scratches ok and does the naked screen get fingerprints as bad as the screen protector does?
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The pre-installed "screen protector" is a very thin piece of plastic similar to the ones you peel off new phones. I put my phone in my pocket with a few keys for a few hours and I was shocked to see TEARS (not scratches) all over the screen. So I immediately removed it to realize it's just thin plastic. I also noticed colors/brightness looked better without it as plastic is not as clear as glass and it affects screen visuals.
The actual screen has Gorilla Glass 3 it should resist scratches but a real screen protector is highly recommended.

Sufyan3D said:
The pre-installed "screen protector" is a very thin piece of plastic similar to the ones you peel off new phones. I put my phone in my pocket with a few keys for a few hours and I was shocked to see TEARS (not scratches) all over the screen. So I immediately removed it to realize it's just thin plastic. I also noticed colors/brightness looked better without it as plastic is not as clear as glass and it affects screen visuals.
The actual screen has Gorilla Glass 3 it should resist scratches but a real screen protector is highly recommended.
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Cheers mate I just removed mine and you really can tell the difference and it feels a little more responsive too
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robgee789 said:
Cheers mate I just removed mine and you really can tell the difference and it feels a little more responsive too
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Yes mate display looks even more impressive after you remove it glad it helped

The gorilla glass is really soft on this one, so it does scratch a lot (at least in my case). So now I got a tempered glass to mask the scratches and prevent new one from happening.

I just peeled off pre applied from my A70 , I use flip cover
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My UK model, bought from the official Samsung online store, didn't come with a factory installed screen protector.
I'm running the latest May update but still find the fingerprint sensor only works 30% of the time despite registering the same thumb 3 times over.
I have a tempered glass protector on, but the sensor was just as poor without it. I find I use face unlock more than anything.
I can live with it, but it's quite a disappointing experience!

Sufyan3D......
Was there any hard to remove left over adhesive?

No
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Will the screen protector for the A80 fit the 70?
I like the no notch look of the one for the A80.

Screen protection on 10+

Wondering if anyone has removed the factory screen protector on the Note 10+? Mine since putting it in my pocket has become all scratched up. I'm thinking of removing the OEM screen protector and replacing it with something similar like the white dome.
Has anyone removed the OEM protector?
I had a Note 8 and used the zagg and it was great!!! Although they haven't released one yet for the 10+, the White Dome is the closest to the OEM. Ideally I would like to get the OEM one from Samsung but I dont know where to get it???
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Buy whitedome or amfirm

I just removed mine two days ago, it became scratched, and I could not stand it, it lasted looking fine for about 3 months, which was totally expected being made of plastic

been using the whitestone dome since launch, fingerprint scanner works and it's still in perfect condition, I would strongly recommend that and just making sure you install it too the letter of the install instructions, better to take a while to install and have it work well rather than try to rush it.

Belimawr said:
been using the whitestone dome since launch, fingerprint scanner works and it's still in perfect condition, I would strongly recommend that and just making sure you install it too the letter of the install instructions, better to take a while to install and have it work well rather than try to rush it.
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Do you recommend I remove the OEM protector? Then install the whitestone?
Btw what method did you use to remove the OEM protector
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Jiannu1385 said:
Do you recommend I remove the OEM protector? Then install the whitestone?
Btw what method did you use to remove the OEM protector
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It's a plastic film. Peel it off...
Don't install another one on top of it.

Jiannu1385 said:
Do you recommend I remove the OEM protector? Then install the whitestone?
Btw what method did you use to remove the OEM protector
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You can remove the OEM protector by simply pulling it off.

They have released the Zagg Invishield for the note 10+. I just applied mine yesterday after my OEM screen protector was looking a bit ****

Jiannu1385 said:
Do you recommend I remove the OEM protector? Then install the whitestone?
Btw what method did you use to remove the OEM protector
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it's no different to a cheap plastic film other than it being better fitted and sized due to being applied at the factory, just like any other protector carefully lift a corner then just peel it off and it should come off clean. then just do the normal cleaning with the wipes and such before applying the new protector.

Belimawr said:
it's no different to a cheap plastic film other than it being better fitted and sized due to being applied at the factory, just like any other protector carefully lift a corner then just peel it off and it should come off clean. then just do the normal cleaning with the wipes and such before applying the new protector.
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It's quite a bit better than the plastic ones you buy because it cured and sticks to the edges. Those plastic ones never work out

pcriz said:
It's quite a bit better than the plastic ones you buy because it cured and sticks to the edges. Those plastic ones never work out
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never said it wasn't but as far as removing it, it is no different.

I was impressed with hoiw well the original plastic screen protector worked - but it did begin to peel in time. I discovered several plastic screen protectors that have worked very well. One in particular that I like is the Otao Note 10 Plus Screen Protector - TPU - it comes with a tool for installing the screen protector with optimum placement - you can find it here - 3 screen protectors in each package - good prices - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VHBNRJP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Hope this helps you

Question Just installed a glass screen protector and FPR won't recognize

I did the steps people have said to do like increase touch sensitivity and re add all the fingers I would use but it still won't work. I don't know who made this protector since I got it off a marketplace site and when I met with the person all he gave me was the screen protector. It was only $5 i got it for so no big deal if it's ****.
Other than that it feels good and everything else works fine.

There are some other threads on here about glass screen protectors. The majority don't work with FP, but there are some that do. Check those threads for info.

In general you need to go for the UV glued type..... All the ones with just glue on the edges will leave an air gap between screen and glass, this heavily impedes with FP functionality.....

Is the brand on Google's approved list?

s3axel said:
In general you need to go for the UV glued type..... All the ones with just glue on the edges will leave an air gap between screen and glass, this heavily impedes with FP functionality.....
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The air gap has nothing to do with it, the Pixel 6 with its perfectly flat screen has the same problems, my wifes Spigen one has rendered her FPS useless.

MrBelter said:
The air gap has nothing to do with it, the Pixel 6 with its perfectly flat screen has the same problems, my wifes Spigen one has rendered her FPS useless.
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Thanks, maybe the cause is not as simple as I assumed... Still my experience remains over many phones: the edges-only glued glass protectors just don't work (for me )

s3axel said:
Thanks, maybe the cause is not as simple as I assumed... Still my experience remains over many phones: the edges-only glued glass protectors just don't work
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I'm not disputing that, i was just clarifying the Pixel 6 suffers the same problem even with a flat screen.
Never had a problem with a 1+ phone using a glass protector over the FPS even with the cheapest crap i could find so as far as i am concerned all the reasons Google are coming out with are absolute cobblers.

So should I just take this thing off or wait for a software update from Google?

I for myself have installed a TPU screen protector presently, awaiting delivery of a UV glass protector as I like those more
I'd hope Google improves the behaviour of the FPS, in how far however I don't know.....

I am currently using the below TPU screen protector and could not be happier with it. My fingerprint scanner works nearly every single time and I have not had an issue. Once the screen protector has been properly applied (I admit, I screwed it up the first time) I cannot even tell that it is on my screen visibly or by touch.
Having said that, I am a little concerned that a TPU screen protector is not as good in general as a glass one. I have not had an issue yet, but I also have not had an accidental drop or anything.
I will also say that I have registered each of my thumbs twice. I will get an occasional "longer" read, and by longer, maybe a half a second longer. However, I have noticed that when that happens, my thumb is slightly out of the read circle. When my thumb is dead center, it reads it every time really quickly.
I am not all that excited about a UV glass protector as I have read horror stories of discoloration and some users not being able to get them off.
Supposedly Google has released their approved screen protectors list. I am not about to spend 50 bucks on a Zagg. The one for Panzer was more reasonable, but it disappeared off their website. The Otterbox is another TPU and I like the one I have:
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I might just take this off and use nothing. I didn't use a protector for my s7 edge or s10+ and didn't get a single scratch. I only got it because I wanted to preserve the oilyaphobic coating. This thing only cost me $5 in the end

Did peeps make sure to use the increased screen sensitivity setting for use with screen protectors?

KedarWolf said:
Did peeps make sure to use the increased screen sensitivity setting for use with screen protectors?
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yes, it makes zero difference.

Typically with curved screens, you need a full-screen adhesive in order for the FPR to work after installation. Either that, or one with edge adhesive with an area over the reader that also sticks to the screen, but I personally think those are kinda ugly. For the regular P6, my girlfriend ordered a brand called "TOCOL" for a glass protector, which is working great all around.
If/when Whitestone Dome releases one for the P6P, that will be the only really good option. It's either that, or buy an edge adhesive style one, buy LOCA glue and a UV lamp, and DYI it. Only way you're going to have glass and a working FPR.
I'm using a TPU protector and a case. TPU has come a long way tbh, the dry install ones I got feel like a naked screen and give me some piece of mind in regard to small scratches. The case does the rest as far as drop protection. Victus Glass is pretty good for shatter resistance generally, but crap for scratches.
OP, I would remove that one if you want to use the Fingerprint Reader. There isn't a software update that's going to solve that problem unfortunately. I'd just use a decent TPU for now and if you really want glass after you try it still pray for Whitestone Dome. There's another thread on here dedicated to working protectors, I'd check that out and pick one.
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orlans21 said:
I did the steps people have said to do like increase touch sensitivity and re add all the fingers I would use but it still won't work. I don't know who made this protector since I got it off a marketplace site and when I met with the person all he gave me was the screen protector. It was only $5 i got it for so no big deal if it's ****.
Other than that it feels good and everything else works fine.
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If you prefer the 9H glass protectors, you'll have to find a glass protector that is "Google certified" to work with fingerprint reader.
These are glued to the screen to make 100% positive contact with the glass protector.
I'm guessing you have a 9H glass protector like mine that has a very small air gap between the screen and the protector. Even with the enhanced fingerprint reader setting, my fingerprint reader doesn't pick up anything.
The TPU flexible protectors supposedly work well, but I like the 9H glass protectors.
The Google Certified 9H glass protectors that I've found are between $15 - $39 per protector, and many of them are "out of stock" at the moment.

MrBelter said:
The air gap has nothing to do with it, the Pixel 6 with its perfectly flat screen has the same problems, my wifes Spigen one has rendered her FPS useless.
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Yeah it's only the Pro model that has curved screens and requires UV glue protectors, which there is currently none available until Whitestone Dome releases. I managed to get this and it works perfectly but it's already out of stock [3 Pack]Google Pixel 6 Pro Screen Protector,Akcoo Liquid UV Tempered Glass [Full Screen Adhesive][Edge to edge coverage][Compatible with fingerprint sensor] for Pixel 6 Pro 6.7 inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KC72DW...abc_YW4QX456AX8GJ33BV928?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

orlans21 said:
So should I just take this thing off or wait for a software update from Google?
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Have you tried to delete the finger print and add a new one?

lucky_strike33 said:
Have you tried to delete the finger print and add a new one?
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yeah, i got rid of the protector. it was garbage