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XtremeGuard: Best Bang for Buck Screen Guard!

I just read through the other thread here titled "Free Military Grade" and I seriously can't believe that its still a sticky here!
Anyway coming back to topic, I just received the XtremeGuard Screen protector for my HD2 and to come straight to the point - this is the best screenguard you can buy at this rate!
I've personally used Zagg and Bestskinsever for the rest of my Devices (iPad and iPhone 4) and can without a doubt say that the material used here is the SAME!
I got the Full Body Screen Protector for just 6$ off Ebay incl. Shipping (WorldWide Shipping).
The quality is same as the Zagg I currently have applied to my iPad.
If you are looking for a screenguard then I haven't seen anyone else offering this quality at such a low rate.
Note: This is no paid review or anything. Just my pure personal experience.
You can buy from their site : http://www.xtremeguard.com/ or directly order one from Ebay. I'd go with Ebay simply cause of their guarantee and money back policies.

What I don't like about those screen protectors like Invisible shield and bestskinsever is the rubbery feel left on your screen. Your fingers don't glide like it would on protector-less screen. Does this one have the same rubbery feel to it?
I currently use Vikuiti (TM) DQC-160: http://www.protectionfilms24.com/article/vikuiti-screen-protector-dqc160-htc-hd2-28087.html
It's like having no protector at all. The screen protector glides perfectly, no rubbery feeling. They also have a promo, buy 2 get 1 free, so you get 3 screen protectors... And unlike the skins that have to be installed with soapy water, these go on without water and are even washable and reusable!
I've tried all screen protectors imaginable (Bodyguardz, zagg, Clearprotector, bestskinsever, cheap ebay protectors, etc.) and Vikuiti is the best I've used...
What bothers me about Xtremeguards is they say Zagg is not military grade and theirs are. But Zagg was the first to boast military grade helicopter blade protection film...

Well I found Zagg to be the most rubbery. XtremeGuard was on the same line with Bestskinsever.
About the Military grade protection I feel those are just marketing gimmicks and not to be taken seriously.
Vikuiti (TM) DQC-160 is still costlier and only covers the front. So assuming this higher cost and coverage area it should be made of a different and higher quality material.
As far as the quality of material goes, Zagg/Bestskinsever/XtremeGuard use the same/similar type of material. But XtremeGuard was the cheapest I could find.

I'm notoriously brutal on my phone screens, and have ruined many of them over the years. The Gorilla glass on my HD2 (now a year old) has remained unprotected since day one, and it's still perfect. The surface is amazing.
Has anybody really scratch up their screen?

Bimboy said:
The Gorilla glass on my HD2 (now a year old) has remained unprotected since day one, and it's still perfect.
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Sorry mate, but the HD2 doesn't have Gorilla glass. It's tough, but not Gorilla tough - and I know, cos I tried to scratch mine one night with a bottle cap when I was drunk. Thank god that didn't work!

Bimboy said:
I'm notoriously brutal on my phone screens, and have ruined many of them over the years. The Gorilla glass on my HD2 (now a year old) has remained unprotected since day one, and it's still perfect. The surface is amazing.
Has anybody really scratch up their screen?
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Its my personal experience that having a screen guard on drastically reduces the chances of causing a screen breakage incase the phone falls down.

I use a matte screen guard just to reduce direct daylight glare. Since I use the Otterbox Defender and keep it screen side in, there's not much chance of keys or other things scratching even the guard.

johncmolyneux said:
Sorry mate, but the HD2 doesn't have Gorilla glass. It's tough, but not Gorilla tough - and I know, cos I tried to scratch mine one night with a bottle cap when I was drunk. Thank god that didn't work!
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Wow thats a relief

I've been using the Zagg protection for my HD for more than two years now.
It's very effective, as it truly turns your device into a rubber bouncing ball, so you'll really unlikely damage it if if falls down in most situations.
However, the screen part was very unpleasant to use, as your finger wouldn't slip anymore on the rubbery (and sticky) surface, and since the micro bubbles that always appear took several months to disappear from large surfaces such as the back battery cover, it compromised the scren readability for a too long time to be tolerated, so I prefered to use standard screen protection sheets (my current one is an anti-glare one).
Now for the drawbacks :
- Two years later, the glue turned yellow. It's obvioulsy not a problem on the black HD shell, but it could have been if you covered the screen as well.
- The sheets can theorically be removed, cleaned and replaced. It's true in the beginning. But two years later, the glue will stick to the HD and peel off from the film ! BTW, the film now rips easily, so it appears to have lost its initial sturdiness.
- I bought a Brodit craddle for my car, and it's very tight. So tight it ripped off the Zagg protection ! It may be thin, it's not thin enough...
So I finally removed it entirely. After all, I always put it in my belt leather case when I'm not using it and I barely use is as a basket ball - though it fell down quite a few times and I thanked the Zagg protection.
But my HD is ageing now and since I have problems with the screen, I think I'll change it for an HD2, so I won't replace the protection.
In conclusion :
- The Zagg protection is excellent, but consider replacing it after at least two years.
Well, I know it's actually more than the time some people keep their phones, but I keep mine for many years, so it's a concern for me.
- It will be a problem if you intend to use a slip-in car craddle, because of the added thickness.
The sheet is also very shock and scratch proof, but easily teared off if applied a strong pressure with a cutting edge, as for instance the hard ABS Brodit craddle edges.
- You'll quickly find it's not suitable to protect the screen.
Otherwise, if you intend to protect your Leo from scratches and shocks without wrapping it inside a huge box or ugly silicon case, while retaining its original appearance and design, and don't wish to have to get it out of the box/case each time you want to access the battery, SD card or SIM card, or plug into your car handsfree kit, then it's a perfect solution that no other can match.

Screen protectors are worthwhile on old resistive screens made of plastic, as plastic scratches very easily. They are a waste of money on glass screens, however, as it is extremely hard to scratch glass
Glass screens crack when extreme pressure/shock is exerted on the edges of the devices and compresses the glass. No screen protector is going to protect the glass from that. A shock absorbing silicon/rubber case, while not fool proof, offers the best protection from a shattered screen.
I've never had a screen protector an my old iPhone and my HD2, and there isn't a single scratch on the screen on either device. Everything else on my iPhone got scratched, but the screen is actually the most durable part:
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Anti-glare screen filters can still be interesting if you're using your device outside under strong sunlight, as it's the case here where I live.
Otherwise, I agree the mineral glass is supposed to be scratch proof.
... But not break proof ! The Leo's glass screen has proved many times to be very, very thin compared to the iPhone's one... And very fragile when hit.
So beware if like me, you're carying your device everywhere on hard work. You can frequently hit your hip, so at least, don't store your Leo in your carrying case with the glass turned outside !!!

I prefer the otterbox defender
Which has a screen protector. For one thing, it will keep the glass from shattering should the device fall.
I do have a plastic protector under the otterbox, because the screen tends to stick to the otterbox otherwise. Some people have recommended a bit of baby powder on the screen, but I just can't bring myself to do that - and I wonder if they realize that such powder can be talc or cornstarch. I'm not sure I'd want either getting on my screen!

I just received the Full Body Screen Protector from Xtreme Guard today and I am a bit lost as to how to apply it since this is the 1st time I am trying to apply this type of protector.
In the instructions, it says to soak all fingers in soapy water solution --> can I use any type of washing hand liquid and mix it with water?
Then this is the part where I'm really lost : "Peel off the guard from its backing, then re-dip your fingers in the solution and completely wet the backing of the guard" --> Does that mean I must wet/dip the whole protector in the solution before applying?
Please bear with me, I'm completely noob for this type of thing. Any help would be really appreciated - thanks!!

Final5k said:
I just received the Full Body Screen Protector from Xtreme Guard today and I am a bit lost as to how to apply it since this is the 1st time I am trying to apply this type of protector.
In the instructions, it says to soak all fingers in soapy water solution --> can I use any type of washing hand liquid and mix it with water?
Then this is the part where I'm really lost : "Peel off the guard from its backing, then re-dip your fingers in the solution and completely wet the backing of the guard" --> Does that mean I must wet/dip the whole protector in the solution before applying?
Please bear with me, I'm completely noob for this type of thing. Any help would be really appreciated - thanks!!
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First rule of thumb, go slow!
And not to hijack this thread or anything, but I always refer to the Phantom Skinz website when I install skins. I have used a few different products and Phantom Skinz was the best. Frack you, Ghost Armor!!! (Note, I have never used XtremeGuard but I am thinking about it because of the much cheaper price).
Back on topic, the Phantom Skinz website had some pretty in depth instructions and I did not just want to take credit for them, so:
http://phantomskinz.com/installation.aspx
And here is a video install because sometimes it is easier to watch someone do it first:
http://phantomskinz.com/install.aspx

Hey guys, I recently bought one of these off Amazon when I ordered my Otterbox case, it was only $2 so I figured I had nothing to lose. Here's my take on it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19109961#post19109961

916x10 said:
Hey guys, I recently bought one of these off Amazon when I ordered my Otterbox case, it was only $2 so I figured I had nothing to lose. Here's my take on it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19109961#post19109961
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When I replaced my HD2 a couple of months ago I decided not to put a screen protector on the device, using the one built into the Defender instead.

Well, one of the second hand HD2s I bought went with a couple of original HTC screen protectors, so I put one of them on mine, in order to potect the screen from shocks, as the glass is very thin (much thinner than the iPhone's for instance).
You never know what can happen...
It may not be the best protection in the world : it's a bit thick, it makes the picture look a bit "weavy" when seen from tight angle (so I guess it's not perfectly flat), it can be scratched moderately easily, it's prone to collect fingerprints (as all the existing protections actually, and even the glass with no protection at all), the screen is still as difficult to read under strong sunlight (I think even a bit worse than with no protection at all), and it's slightly less finger-slippery than the glass screen alone, but...
... It has a gigantic advantage towards all and every other existing screen protectors (probably except the Zagg Invisible Shield, but this one is so rubbery and sticky it's almost unusable, actually) :
... It covers the whole screen, including around and under the buttons.
Most, if not all other protections, stop on top of the buttons, making a visible and ugly "stairs step". Plus they're not really better. Too bad.
So the HTC one is the one I prefer (the other best choice being no protection at all, since the glass can hardly be scratched, only broken).
BTW, I don't use a full casing protection nor sleeve, as I'm using a belt pouch and a very tightly fit Brodit car craddle that forbids any protection other than a screen film (it would just rip off the Zagg full body protection as it's too thick : I had the problem with the HD).

Screen protector scratched by... included applicator card and microfiber cloth?

So I picked up a screen protector on Amazon by ArmorSuit... it seemed to have solid reviews and I heard reports of great customer service, so I spent the 20 bones to pick one up. I just now applied it, and it went on well without a hitch. Since it was a wet protector and majority of my screen protector experience was with dry ones, I watched the YouTube video and also thoroughly read the instructions. Last thing I wanted to do was install a wet protector incorrectly and mess up my device.
Once done I checked out the finish. Despite the fact it's been 20 minutes and not 12-24 hours like they say to let it sit, I noticed lots of tiny scratches on it, which definitely looked like it was from the applicator card. What baffles me more is I have a microfiber cloth that came with the kit that I was wiping the screen off with... I noticed even swirly scratches after I was done, yet this microfiber cloth has nothing in it whatsoever!
Er, uh. Has anybody ran into anything like this with screen protector application?
Despite this, I'm still relatively happy with the screen protector as it fits perfectly and was very quick and easy to install. That being said, I'm still a little disappointed in what I'm seeing here, but I'd still trade hairline scratches that aren't that visibleat all (and not visible whatsoever with the screen lit up) versus air bubbles and dust pockets which clearly are visible regardless... which is almost always the case with dry protectors... Don't get me wrong, it's not like it's a series of key-gouging lines here, but when video installation guide shows the tilted tablet glaring off of the ceiling light to show it is 100% smooth and flush with a perfect glass-like surface, that's where I can see these very fine marks.
Maybe, just maybe, this is some sort of epic self-healing screen protector that'll remove those blemishes over the next day as it sits. :laugh: Yes, just maybe.
EDIT, er... uh... under the bulleted list of features I found these two items that I may have overlooked when I first purchased it:
Self-healing technology , Military grade material engineered for your specific device
ArmorSuit Lifetime Replacement Warranty *Made in the USA*
lol????

My ArmorSuit came with a nice horizontal scratch in it and these visible shallow 'gouges'. I'm guessing from the installation card. I'm getting rid of it as it just doesn't look clean. Looks like a thin slab of rubber and not perfectly flat like the glass. YMMV though as I know I didn't install it Grade A, but still, I can't imagine that this screen protector can look or feel like glass.
Part of me like the feel of these wet protectors, but it does feel unnatural and sort of tiring to use. I opted for the 3-pack of CrazyOnDigital (clear) protectors. I figure I will mess up 1, get 1 right, and keep 1 for next year.

For installing via wet method (sounds dirty no? lol) you have to get almost everything but the device "wet". That includes your fingers and the screen protector (both sides) itself and also the squeegee or card or whatever you call it...
I have seen what is called 'burn' marks if not properly wet. Sucks I know! But The wet products in my experience are always great when finally dry. I have the XO skin and it's about totally dry. Looks great IMO.

"burn marks" sounds about right

kpjimmy said:
For installing via wet method (sounds dirty no? lol) you have to get almost everything but the device "wet". That includes your fingers and the screen protector (both sides) itself and also the squeegee or card or whatever you call it...
I have seen what is called 'burn' marks if not properly wet. Sucks I know! But The wet products in my experience are always great when finally dry. I have the XO skin and it's about totally dry. Looks great IMO.
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I'm not sure how much more wet you can get a screen protector when it's already dripping, which was the status of it when I placed it on the screen. Likewise, I did wash my hands just prior and also had my hands both completely saturated in the provided fluid.
Burn marks sounds like some food for thought, but I'm unsure how you can get a burn mark from a microfiber cloth when I'm wiping the screen off in a circular motion. I mean, I didn't attach it to a circular sander or anything...
So in the event this magical self healing thing doesn't live up, what other screen protector would you guys recommend? I definitely want to go with a wet application, as I'm already able to tell a world of difference, but I'm a little dissatisfied with how incredibly sensitive this protector is to scratches. It's great you can take a dremel to it and it still protects the actual tablet screen but when a microfiber cloth scratches it I can't say it impresses me.
EDIT - Just got an email response from them minutes ago. The bulk of the message is pasted below:
Regarding the marks on your screen protector:
Any filmy marks, air bubbles, swirl marks or haze underneath the screen protector is due to the solution, which can take up to 2 weeks to go away. It typically doesn't take this long, but it will eventually go away because the material is designed to be breathable. This will release any trapped solution.
Regarding the scratches on your screen, here is a quick and easy fix.
1. Please turn off your device.
2. With your screen protector still on your device, spray 1 pump on the screen protector and then spread the solution evenly with the included microfiber cloth.
3. The scratches should then disappear soon, within a few days at the very most because the material is self-healing.
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I guess I'll have to be a little more patient and see what happens.

Not sure why they don't just put this in the instructions, but here's a trick:
When you're pushing the bubbles out, put the piece of plastic that you peeled the protector off of over the screen. Don't ever use the squeegee directly on the screen.

slack04 said:
Not sure why they don't just put this in the instructions, but here's a trick:
When you're pushing the bubbles out, put the piece of plastic that you peeled the protector off of over the screen. Don't ever use the squeegee directly on the screen.
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I thought the same thing, but once I realized that the microfiber cloth was giving swirl marks, that whole premise behind that idea kind of crumbled. If a microfiber cloth will legitimently give this screen protector swirl scratches from wiping it clean, then that's pretty fail.
That being said, I'm remaining quite optimistic about this "self healing" thing. Maybe I will see them slowly disappear? Who knows. It is a little more comforting knowing they have a lifetime guarantee, but we'll tackle that conversation when/if it ever becomes necessary. At any rate, I keep reminding myself - at least the screen protector still looks 1000% better than any dry screen protector AND it's protecting the screen in the process. :good:

cfn87 said:
My ArmorSuit came with a nice horizontal scratch in it and these visible shallow 'gouges'. I'm guessing from the installation card. I'm getting rid of it as it just doesn't look clean. Looks like a thin slab of rubber and not perfectly flat like the glass. YMMV though as I know I didn't install it Grade A, but still, I can't imagine that this screen protector can look or feel like glass.
Part of me like the feel of these wet protectors, but it does feel unnatural and sort of tiring to use. I opted for the 3-pack of CrazyOnDigital (clear) protectors. I figure I will mess up 1, get 1 right, and keep 1 for next year.
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I ordered the exact same 3-pack and I have to say they're great. Got it perfect on the first try and it looks crystal clear. It looks a lot better than those $10-$20 dollar protectors out there.
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The Importance of a Real (Tempered Glass) Screen Protector!

I use a tempered oleophobic glass screen protector on my Galaxy Note 2. Just yesterday, it saved my phone from a 1 m drop onto a tile floor. There is now a hairline crack in the protector, but that's much better than having a hairline crack in the Note 2's screen itself. It would've been the screen if it weren't for the protector!
If I had used a plastic film protector, it would have bee a different story. Those flimsy films only protect from scratches, which this tempered glass protector does a much better job at anyway.
These protectors only cost around $10 on eBay, so it's a worthy investment to prevent spending $300 to replace the whole screen assembly.
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Here's a link to the one I bought.
Disclaimer: Not actually bulletproof.
Note: You don't have to buy from this link if you don't want to - it posts from China, so it may take a very long time for most people. Try searching for a tempered glass screen protector locally first.

How is it installing this particular protector? And what effect does it have in regards to the s-pen?

+1
Just went ahead and ordered 1 from link in OP.
Installation steps/advice would be great please.
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+100 for Tempered Glass!!! Have my VITREO on and wouldn't leave a home without. We all focus on getting good cases to protect our phone, and some end up adding $0.99 thin film screen protector from ebay. Even good stuff from Spigen with 3H hardness will only protect from scratches. Impact protection is only reliable with a tempered glass. Furthermore, tempered glass usually is super clear, no light effects, not interference with s-pen, and it feels super smooth like a real glass.
@vantt1, how is it sticking to the edges? One of the biggest problems with Note 2 is display curve toward edges. Spigen didn't even bother making their signature Glass.t stuff for Note 2. MIME got it right only from a 2nd try. Other brands had issues with glass not sticking to the edges. Sedio VITREO shrunk the glass to cover only visible part of the display and not even going all the way around home button, all that to avoid with curved part of the Note 2 screen edge. So curious with the one you got if it's sticking to the edges or not? Or perhaps it's a bit thinner and thus more flexible in comparison to VITREO, so edges do stick better?

GMAN1722 said:
How is it installing this particular protector? And what effect does it have in regards to the s-pen?
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Installation is relatively straightforward. Just make sure the screen you're applying it on is super clean and dust free, then peel the plastic film covering the silicone-based adhesive off and align the protector according to the location of the home button and the front camera. Don't worry if there's one or two specks of dust in between the protector, because it is near impossible to remove the dust again. Pushing it will make the silicone fill up pretty much all the remnant air bubbles caused by the dust, and will look nearly invisible anyway.
As to the S-Pen, it doesn't affect it at all. Hover and tapping works just fine, and because it is glass it doesn't scratch like the old matte ones I used to use.
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Just went ahead and ordered 1 from link in OP.
Installation steps/advice would be great please.
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Nice! See the above for installation tips.
vectron said:
+100 for Tempered Glass!!! Have my VITREO on and wouldn't leave a home without. We all focus on getting good cases to protect our phone, and some end up adding $0.99 thin film screen protector from ebay. Even good stuff from Spigen with 3H hardness will only protect from scratches. Impact protection is only reliable with a tempered glass. Furthermore, tempered glass usually is super clear, no light effects, not interference with s-pen, and it feels super smooth like a real glass.
@vantt1, how is it sticking to the edges? One of the biggest problems with Note 2 is display curve toward edges. Spigen didn't even bother making their signature Glass.t stuff for Note 2. MIME got it right only from a 2nd try. Other brands had issues with glass not sticking to the edges. Sedio VITREO shrunk the glass to cover only visible part of the display and not even going all the way around home button, all that to avoid with curved part of the Note 2 screen edge. So curious with the one you got if it's sticking to the edges or not? Or perhaps it's a bit thinner and thus more flexible in comparison to VITREO, so edges do stick better?
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This 2.5D is by no means flexible, but the protector is smaller than the Note 2's screen by about 1-2 mm around the edges. It sticks reasonably well to the curved edges, but it is visibly not making complete contact. The protector clings perfectly where the actual AMOLED panel is though, and that's good enough for me. Furthermore, as you said, the glass does make seamless contact with the display, so there is no air gap at all and no extra reflections.
It's very smooth and hydro/oleophobic too!

Now this is the kinda thread I like seeing... Much better than one I've seen called " Don't use a screen protector!" which I hope dies in the depths of this forum
My tempered protector is the best 6 bucks I've ever spent on phone accessories and it's the first accessory I'll buy for all my future phones. I stop worryimg about what else is in my pocket. And because it's glass it's easy to forget that you're even using a screen protector unlike with the flimsy plastic films.
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Okay, you guys sold me on this. I just purchased one from the OP's link

I bought one again myself as a replacement for my currently cracked one.

Just ditched my several week old zaggs invisishield, which proved to be a sticky, bubbly pos which ripped after just a few weeks of sitting in the pocket of my khakis (with nothing else in the pocket).
Received and installed a Seidio Vitreo which I learned about in vectron's thread. The Vitreo is outstanding but I wonder what makes it so much more expensive ($30+)...hardness maybe?
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Braneless said:
Just ditched my several week old zaggs invisishield, which proved to be a sticky, bubbly pos which ripped after just a few weeks of sitting in the pocket of my khakis (with nothing else in the pocket).
Received and installed a Seidio Vitreo which I learned about in vectron's thread. The Vitreo is outstanding but I wonder what makes it so much more expensive ($30+)...hardness maybe?
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...hardness maybe? No that's not why. I'd bet money it's no harder than the rest.
The only difference with Seidio is that it's not as wide and therefore it doesn't go as far to the edges. As you might have read in Vectron's review, if the screen protector goes too far to the edges the curved edges of the Note 2's screen will cause the protector to not stick as well.
The reason it's so much more expensive is because of the word Seidio printed on it's packaging and I guess a bit also for the fact that they solved a problem that no other protector solved at the time they released their product.
In my opinion Seidio products in general are overpriced, but hey we all live on different budgets
That being said I bought a $6 protector on eBay from a Chinese seller here and I couldn't be happier. I dont have the problem of it not sticking properly to the edges. It came in nice packaging with proper English instructions.
The edges are nicely tapered and the feel is great.
Plus the seller threw in an aluminium button sticker for free... I asked for one...haha
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...hardness maybe? No that's not why. I'd bet money it's no harder than the rest.
The only difference with Seidio is that it's not as wide and therefore it doesn't go as far to the edges. As you might have read in Vectron's review, if the screen protector goes too far to the edges the curved edges of the Note 2's screen will cause the protector to not stick as well.
The reason it's so much more expensive is because of the word Seidio printed on it's packaging and I guess a bit also for the fact that they solved a problem that no other protector solved at the time they released their product.
In my opinion Seidio products in general are overpriced, but hey we all live on different budgets
That being said I bought a $6 protector on eBay from a Chinese seller here and I couldn't be happier. I dont have the problem of it not sticking properly to the edges. It came in nice packaging with proper English instructions.
The edges are nicely tapered and the feel is great.
Plus the seller threw in an aluminium button sticker for free... I asked for one...haha
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Yours looks better on the top edge... the Seidio has an asymmetric cut around the earpiece. I'll keep that one in mind for my next phone or if the Vitreo breaks.
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Hälftebyte said:
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That being said I bought a $6 protector on eBay from a Chinese seller here and I couldn't be happier. I dont have the problem of it not sticking properly to the edges. It came in nice packaging with proper English instructions.
The edges are nicely tapered and the feel is great.
Plus the seller threw in an aluminium button sticker for free... I asked for one...haha
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Just now ordered one from the seller you posted, hope the cut and fit is as good as yours' - will update as and when i receive the same, thanks for the heads up!

Hälftebyte said:
...hardness maybe? No that's not why. I'd bet money it's no harder than the rest.
The only difference with Seidio is that it's not as wide and therefore it doesn't go as far to the edges. As you might have read in Vectron's review, if the screen protector goes too far to the edges the curved edges of the Note 2's screen will cause the protector to not stick as well.
The reason it's so much more expensive is because of the word Seidio printed on it's packaging and I guess a bit also for the fact that they solved a problem that no other protector solved at the time they released their product.
In my opinion Seidio products in general are overpriced, but hey we all live on different budgets
That being said I bought a $6 protector on eBay from a Chinese seller here and I couldn't be happier. I dont have the problem of it not sticking properly to the edges. It came in nice packaging with proper English instructions.
The edges are nicely tapered and the feel is great.
Plus the seller threw in an aluminium button sticker for free... I asked for one...haha
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Although the curved edge problem exists on my protector, I haven't noticed any reduction in contact within the last 6 moths that I have been using it. Sure, a little bit of dust does get caught under it, but it doesn't seem to affect the protectors amount of contact at all.
Braneless said:
Yours looks better on the top edge... the Seidio has an asymmetric cut around the earpiece. I'll keep that one in mind for my next phone or if the Vitreo breaks.
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My protector also has that extra bit of glass underneath the home button, which in my opinion goes well with my home button sticker.

puneet_si said:
Just now ordered one from the seller you posted, hope the cut and fit is as good as yours' - will update as and when i receive the same, thanks for the heads up!
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Good stuff.. Hopefully it works well for you too
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Damn, should've checked here before I got one on Amazon for twice the price. By the way if anyone's looking for some reliable instructions on applying them here's a nice guide I wrote as a review earlier:
1. I don't know about you but I'm a bit anal with my phone so that whole just "line it up as best as you can and drop it" stuff isn't good enough for me. I'm going to introduce to you the hinge method which will allow you perfect alignment. Lay your screen protector over your screen exactly where you want it to be placed. Don't remove any of the plastic coating just yet, you just want to line it up. Then, tape the bottom part of the screen protector down with two pieces of tape effectively making a hinge. When you go to apply it you will simply remove the backing and the screen will lay down perfectly where it needs to be but we'll get to that in a bit there is still a little more prep required.
2. You are going to need to clean your screen so you don't have any particles under it to cause bubbles this is probably obvious but I would be remiss not to include it. This kit includes a microfiber which for most installations should be just fine however if you feel you need a little extra cleaning help you can also try a little bit of isopropyl alcohol.
2. Your enemy is dust so you want an environment that is less conducive to that. Let the shower run for a while until the steam builds up to ground the dust. Humid=Less dusty. If you haven't guessed by now you will be applying the screen protector in your bathroom.Set up a little station so you can have the phone/screen protector as close to eye level and and as visible as possible to spot any dust particles.
3. The moment of truth! Take another quick swipe with your microfiber cloth and check for any dust particles. You can now peel off the backing. There should be no guesswork here due to your hinge method so this part should be a piece of cake. Slowly lower it starting with the side closest to the screen and it should hinge close. Run your finger down the middle of the screen. You should see it adhere to the rest of the screen on it's own for the most part. Remove the front protective layer. Wrap the little card (or a credit card) with the microfiber and push out any remaining bubbles. You're done! If you did everything correctly not only will your screen protector be perfectly aligned but you will have no bubbles.

This tread should be a salesman good god. After reading through this thread I overed one from ebay right away.
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How thin is this?

keysikasuy said:
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0.4 mm thick.

OnePlus 3: Orzly Accessories Review!

Hey there guys! Some of you may remember me from my OnePlus 3 Peer Reviews! I hope you liked them if you did read them . Recently I ordered an Orzly FlexiCase and I approached Orzly asking if they would be willing to give me some more accessories for review for you guys! Recently, a package of OnePlus 3 cases, screen protectors etc arrived and here I am to give you my truthful review! (For the screen protector, I also have another brand of one from CaseBase to give you guys an even better comparison) Links to all the products will be in the title of the product name! (It will be red anyway.. All links are to Amazon. Replace the prefix with your countries amazon site.. ie change .co.uk to .com)
1. Tempered Glass Screen Protector
Well, let me start by saying this.. I hate plastic screen protectors. If I have to be honest, this is the first ever tempered glass screen protector I have used, and I am impressed. As you may have seen in my first impressions for my Peer Review, I didn't like the pre-installed screen protector and it wasn't aligned correctly which really bothered me. It also made the screen feel cheap and it collected every single fingerprint.
This screen protector however feels exactly like the actual screen of the OnePlus 3 and it has oleophobic coating on it as well, helping stop all the finger prints. This screen protector was the easiest one I ever installed and the instructions on how to install it were very clear and straight forward. Some pictures? Sure!
(These are some pictures of the packaging and what is included in the package)
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The glass itself is 2.5d, just like the actual glass on the phone making it a lot more comfortable to use in the hand. It also works perfectly with cases, and I have used the Orzly Grip-Pro case, Flexi-Case and wallet case with the screen protector installed. As you can see in the upcoming image, it looks great!
As I said at the start of the review, I also installed a CaseBase screen protector on to my OnePlus 3 before I put on the Orzly protector. First thing I liked about the CaseBase protector, they provide you with two of them, which I think is a very good idea. However, the presentation is in no way as good as the Orzly One. They put the cleaning clothes, tempered glass etc all in one packet where as the Orzly glass had everything in its own separate compartments which in my opinion shows that everything was thought through. The actual CaseBase glass is just as good as the Orzly Screen protector. It is also 2.5d, however I found that it didn't go around the edges as much as the Orzly one did. It also was a small bit more of a fingerprint magnet, but it still worked ok, it just wasn't my preference.
(Here are some pictures of the CaseBase screen protector)
(In that packaging for the screen protector, there are two Tempered Glass screens)
2.Orzly Grip-Pro Case
This case has to be one of the best cases I have used to date. It does as the name suggests, it is really grippy. The back of the case has these type of ridges that just stick to your hand. I had my hand nearly vertical before it even started to slide. It is a two-part case meaning you have to separate the case to put it on. There is a soft, rubber inner shell to protect the phone and then there is the hard, grippy shell. The case looks like a bulky case, but it doesn't feel it surprisingly. I really am not a fan of bulky cases so when I first saw this case I wasn't very impressed, but now it is my go-to case.. it just doesn't feel bulky. For those of you wondering, yes this case does protect the camera bump. It actually goes over the bump by a couple of MM which means you shouldn't have to worry about your brand new phones camera glass cracking . The front of the case has a really good lip around the device, and if you place it down on any surface (with the exception of sand and rocks) nothing would be able to touch the screen of the device. I have (with a lot of fear and worry) drop tested the OnePlus 3 in the Grip-Pro case to see the durability, and it survived without a scratch. Only once did the hard outer shell of the Grip-Pro case pop off!
The buttons are a big part of any case, and yes, the buttons on this case are covered by rubber. However, there are little plus and minus marks etc to indicate where the buttons are and there are diagonal lines on either side of the buttons to indicate where they are, however I would still recommend learning where the buttons are positioned before you use this case.
This case comes in a range of colours such as the grey in the pictures, red, pink, blue and silver!
(Some pictures of the grip case)
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Overall, I really do like this case. The ports are exactly where they should be, its grippy, its not as bulky as I thought, the build is similar if not better to that of an Otterbox case.. what isn't there to love?
3. Orzly FlexiCase
If you may remember from the start of this post, this is the case which I purchased for myself when it was on pre-order meaning I have been using it for around 2 weeks. The quality of this case is what you would expect for a gel TPU case, but what surprised me so much was the fact that the ports were just so exact for a device that I purchased on pre order. You often see stories of people getting pre-ordered accessories for their newly released phones and the ports aren't exact or there is a port hole missing etc.
I was using this case in pretty rough Irish country side conditions. I went onto the beach during a storm with the case, and my god the amount of scratches it saved me from getting on the back of the OnePlus 3 was amazing. It saved my phone from getting it's screen smashed after falling out of my pants pocket while cycling down a hill. It really is one of the best, cheap TPU cases out there. This case also does protect the camera which is a really good thing!
The buttons are again, covered, but they do stick out from the rest of the case making them easy to find when its a dark room etc. These cases also come in a range of colours which are Clear (The one I personally purchased), green, black, pink and purple!
(Here are some pictures of the FlexiCase)
4. Orzly Wallet Case
I personally am not a fan of wallet cases, but I know that some of you OnePlus 3 owners/potential buyers are so lets review one!
Firstly, let me start off by saying that this case also comes in a range of colours which are Black, Blue and Red. At the moment I have the blue case.
It is a leather case, and it feels really good in your hand. There is a magnet strap to open and close the case and an opening for the power button to turn it on/off if the case is still closed. There are also openings for the volume buttons when the case is open.
The case is very bulky for my liking, but then again most wallet cases are. On the inside of the case there are two slots for credit cards, money, business cards etc... hence the name wallet case! The case does protect the camera for those of you wondering, which is always a good thing!
(Here are some pictures of the wallet case)
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5. Orzly Fusion Bumper Case
I received this case a few days ago, and I must say I am impressed. I've purchased multiple orzly fusion bumper cases for different devices ranging from the Nexus 6p to the Nextbit Robin and now, the OnePlus 3. I can really see the evolution in the quality of the cases. The Nexus 6p was very plasticy with shiny sides. The Robin was a harder plastic with matte sides allowing better grip. The OnePlus 3 is all hard plastic, with rubber on the insides and it definitely is the best one so far. The rubber allows there to be a lot more protection available to the device which is a good sign! The case does add quite a bit of grip. I love the fact that in the four corners of the device are little stands which allow the phone to stay raised on the back, which you are able to see in the pictures I have attached! There is quite a good bit of a lip around the screen which helps keep it off a surface if the phone is face down and if will allow you to protect it from drops a lot better!
Overall I really love this case. Ports are exact, it's grippy, not bulky and it's cheap for the amount of protection it adds. I 100% recommend this case!
Update:
Here is a picture of the Orzly Grip-Pro case in red ( I really love this colour!!)
And thats all I have for you guys at the moment! I have to say kudos to Orzly for getting this cases out so soon after the launch of the OnePlus 3, and also thanks to them for allowing me to review them for you guys! I really enjoyed testing them out! Hopefully I have helped you guys who are debating if you should get an accessory or not and maybe even have gotten a few of you to purchase one! I 100% recommend the accessories!!
If you have any questions please feel free to PM me or comment below!
Darragh

Do you think Orzly 2.5D Pro Fit Glass protector will fit well with Cruzerlite Bugdroid case?

nice work [and slippers]

yourmate said:
nice work [and slippers]
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I was just gonna say that...nice slippers! Lol
I'm currently using the cruzerlite bugdroid (clear), which is very nice. However, it doesn't wrap around the sides well, especially with the TGSP. I have ordered the grip pro. Should get it next week.

Update: red grip pro case in hand now and it really is a great colour! But it's personal preference ha.
Also fusion bumper case ordered and on the way! Expected a review soon!

I read from another thread that the Orzly tempered glass protector interfered with the Orzly Flexicase at the sides, do you also find this to be true?

I'll put it out there now, the Orzly 'Pro-Fit' tempered glass pictured here is absolute [email protected]!
Seriously, I don't usually feel bitter about wasting the best part of £10 but on this occasion I need to speak out about it...
For a start they have it completely wrong, they've made the top and bottom parts black (why? is my question....) Then they've put horrible little sticky tape under the frame and those black parts which is the only part that sticks to the screen...
Now if you've ever used tempered glass before (like I did with Ultimate Shield on my OnePlus One) you basically position the tempered glass and press in the middle of the screen, then watch it spread out and self adhere to the screen... This isn't the case with this sh1t... The problem being is that the actual glass part of it is actually always hovering ever so slightly above the screen because of the tape on the borders and black parts being of a certain thickness obviously...
So I stuck it out for a few days as I felt like it offered some sort of protection even though it looked absolute crap and like a back in the day phone because the glass is easily a different colour to the black parts (obviously) only to find a few days later I had collected dust on both edges because the tape hadn't stuck down onto the screen properly or whatever...
Seriously I could easily go on for ages, take pictures etc etc, but at the end of the day, all I want to do is warn people off it, I have Ultimate Shields version of this at home ready to be fitted, I'll give it a try but out of the box it looks like the exact same product so they're both probably made in the same sh1tty way...
Also, I used it with the official Sandstone back cover just so you know I did use a case...
It all fit quite well, but I really don't like the idea of the actual tempered glass having the black top and bottom part, I feel like I might be missing a row of pixels if I position it slightly wrong...
So why can't they just make a big piece of tempered glass (completely transparent) that adheres the old fashioned way by pressing down in the center and watching it spread..?

For the Indians here, wondering about Orzly
I have ordered a bunch of Orzly accessories directly from their site, and will be tracking the progress on this thread.
Head over if you guys wish to know about the shipping time, any issue with customs and whatnot.
Also, this review as pretty dope, I would have loved to see the Fusion Bumper case, but I guess since I bought it, I might as well wait and check it out when it arrives. I'll do a short review if you guys want. I also got the transparent case, and their USB 3.0 cables, purely because I was curious, since we have USB 2.0 on our OnePlus 3.
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API182 said:
I'll put it out there now, the Orzly 'Pro-Fit' tempered glass pictured here is absolute [email protected]!
Seriously, I don't usually feel bitter about wasting the best part of £10 but on this occasion I need to speak out about it...
For a start they have it completely wrong, they've made the top and bottom parts black (why? is my question....) Then they've put horrible little sticky tape under the frame and those black parts which is the only part that sticks to the screen...
Now if you've ever used tempered glass before (like I did with Ultimate Shield on my OnePlus One) you basically position the tempered glass and press in the middle of the screen, then watch it spread out and self adhere to the screen... This isn't the case with this sh1t... The problem being is that the actual glass part of it is actually always hovering ever so slightly above the screen because of the tape on the borders and black parts being of a certain thickness obviously...
So I stuck it out for a few days as I felt like it offered some sort of protection even though it looked absolute crap and like a back in the day phone because the glass is easily a different colour to the black parts (obviously) only to find a few days later I had collected dust on both edges because the tape hadn't stuck down onto the screen properly or whatever...
Seriously I could easily go on for ages, take pictures etc etc, but at the end of the day, all I want to do is warn people off it, I have Ultimate Shields version of this at home ready to be fitted, I'll give it a try but out of the box it looks like the exact same product so they're both probably made in the same sh1tty way...
Also, I used it with the official Sandstone back cover just so you know I did use a case...
It all fit quite well, but I really don't like the idea of the actual tempered glass having the black top and bottom part, I feel like I might be missing a row of pixels if I position it slightly wrong...
So why can't they just make a big piece of tempered glass (completely transparent) that adheres the old fashioned way by pressing down in the center and watching it spread..?
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Bro, I am scared about the same things, and you have disheartened me. Since I am getting the Accessories Bundle, I can't really cancel my order now, but once I receive the package, I'll see if your concerns are well founded, and maybe give my second opinion. But I really hope that's not the case.

gro0vr said:
I have ordered a bunch of Orzly accessories directly from their site, and will be tracking the progress on this thread.
Head over if you guys wish to know about the shipping time, any issue with customs and whatnot.
Also, this review as pretty dope, I would have loved to see the Fusion Bumper case, but I guess since I bought it, I might as well wait and check it out when it arrives. I'll do a short review if you guys want. I also got the transparent case, and their USB 3.0 cables, purely because I was curious, since we have USB 2.0 on our OnePlus 3.
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Bro, I am scared about the same things, and you have disheartened me. Since I am getting the Accessories Bundle, I can't really cancel my order now, but once I receive the package, I'll see if your concerns are well founded, and maybe give my second opinion. But I really hope that's not the case.
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Here are some pics of the fusion bumper case if you need them

Does the transparent flexi case turn yellowish aftsr a few days?

EpicPlayer said:
Here are some pics of the fusion bumper case if you need them
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Thanks.
My bundle arrived today. The back of the Fusion Bumper is not as I extracted. There is a rectangular line that runs across.

Update : Added fusion bumper and red grip-pro cases

API182 said:
I'll put it out there now, the Orzly 'Pro-Fit' tempered glass pictured here is absolute [email protected]!
Seriously, I don't usually feel bitter about wasting the best part of £10 but on this occasion I need to speak out about it...
For a start they have it completely wrong, they've made the top and bottom parts black (why? is my question....) Then they've put horrible little sticky tape under the frame and those black parts which is the only part that sticks to the screen...
Now if you've ever used tempered glass before (like I did with Ultimate Shield on my OnePlus One) you basically position the tempered glass and press in the middle of the screen, then watch it spread out and self adhere to the screen... This isn't the case with this sh1t... The problem being is that the actual glass part of it is actually always hovering ever so slightly above the screen because of the tape on the borders and black parts being of a certain thickness obviously...
So I stuck it out for a few days as I felt like it offered some sort of protection even though it looked absolute crap and like a back in the day phone because the glass is easily a different colour to the black parts (obviously) only to find a few days later I had collected dust on both edges because the tape hadn't stuck down onto the screen properly or whatever...
Seriously I could easily go on for ages, take pictures etc etc, but at the end of the day, all I want to do is warn people off it, I have Ultimate Shields version of this at home ready to be fitted, I'll give it a try but out of the box it looks like the exact same product so they're both probably made in the same sh1tty way...
Also, I used it with the official Sandstone back cover just so you know I did use a case...
It all fit quite well, but I really don't like the idea of the actual tempered glass having the black top and bottom part, I feel like I might be missing a row of pixels if I position it slightly wrong...
So why can't they just make a big piece of tempered glass (completely transparent) that adheres the old fashioned way by pressing down in the center and watching it spread..?
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so far, the entire thing has worked out good for me and the fact there is only adhesive around the sides doesn't bother me very much, but its a personal preference I suppose. As for the black top and bottom thing, I think it is the way it has to be made or something because the other tempered glass I got, the casebase one, has the same thing, a black top and bottom.

shalom06 said:
Does the transparent flexi case turn yellowish aftsr a few days?
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Nope I have had mine for a couple weeks now and is still as clear as it was on day one

So I got a Pelosi Sandstone case instead and I love it. It has a texture similar to the official Sandstone case but completely covers all four edges rather than just the left and right edge

Screen Protector Tag-Team!

So after going through many TGSPs and finding pretty much all of them terrible, I found a off-the-wall solution that seems to tic off all of the major check marks for me:
Smooth glass-like surface
Great touchscreen sensitivity
Great optical clarity
Won't peel off (obviously)
Turns out, it's not just one solution, but a combination of two different screen protectors used in conjunction. This might be a long post but stay with me here.
First thing I tried long ago was the wet-apply TPU stuff from IQ-Shield. It's actually a great product if you put it on properly and is fairly inexpensive. The application might be a pain for some (I didn't mind it so much). But I'd always hated the texture and tackiness of the surface. Also, it's aways a bit sharp at the edges that it bothered me to hold it. And strangely, these are easy to scratch. The scratches really show on them too. They're also smudge magnet and look terrible unless thoroughly clean.
Then I tried all of the major TGSPs on the market (GPEL, ZAGG, AmazingThing and a few cheaper stuff) and while many of them looked great, the glare and touchscreen sensitivity was always anywhere between inadequate to terrible.
Then I looked in this PET(I think?) plastic stuff from G-Color
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FTUB74S..._t1_B01FTUB74I
Turns out this stuff is pretty great. It honestly feels as smooth as glass. Looks like glass. Screen sensitivity was awesome. clarity was amazing. I can also atest to it durability as well. I'd been moving my futon around a bit and had the phone perched on the the backrest. The phone fell onto the metal frame of the futon, glassface first. the impact messed up the screen protector and it got warped at the impact site, but the phone glass was fine. Great start so I ordered another immediately.
But low and behold, after another two weeks or so of usage, the edge began to lift. Turns out the silicone adhesive, which works fine on flat glass, doesn't do so well with curved glass long term.
Disappointed, I thought about ways of giving it extra adhesion then I remembered that the TPU stuff is very tacky. So I washed and re-applied (wet) the IQ-Shield stuff. I let it set until all the air and water bubbles disappeared (about two days). Then I washed the G-Color piece (it had lint and dust stuck on it). I applied that one wet as well (yes you can apply PET protectors wet) right on top of the IQ-Shield. Gave it another few ways days to set and the bubbles disappeared. I was astonished by the results. I got all of the things I was look for above. I tried force peeling the edge off and I was very surprised how hard it was to do. I gave it three weeks and it had been flawless.
I went and bought another G-Color piece (this time in white). Of course taking the first (gold) one off you probably have to reapply the TPU one underneath. A second round of thorough washing and reapplying the IQ-Shield (I didn't have to buy a new one. As long as you wash it correctly with dish soap and are careful, you can reuse them). Once again, let it set over a couple of days.
Since it was the first time I applied the new G-Color piece, I applied it dry as instructed on package. You'd only need to apply the PET stuff wet if you're reapplying for second time after washing. The first time should be dry using the guide stickers. The results were similar (maybe a bit better since I was using a brand new G-Color piece). It's been a month and a half now. Flawless. Well almost: Since I applied the G-Color with white bezel over a black phone, its white part is not as bright-white as it could be. More like a white-grey, but unless you butt it up to another white phone, you won't notice. The gold one looks completely gold.
So now I have a phone protected by two layers. The two layers together are also a bit thinner than a single TGSP. It looks completely like glass and I've been amazed how scratched resistant it has been. They're also smudge and fingerprint resistent.
Another check mark that might matter to some, but not me: Case-friendliness. Those that have such cases, this might not work so well since this goes pretty close to the edge of the glass. It does leave about a .5mm around the edge. I personally would have liked it to go all the way to the edge but I don't know how that would effect the adhesion. None of my cases wrap around the edge of the glass so it never affected me at all.
Hope this helps someone.
Tip: When applying wet after washing with dish soap, try not to completly wash off the dish soap. A bit of dish soap remaining will help you with positioning the protector since it will allow you to slide it around a bit. Once you're in position, pressing down (especially around the home button, ear speaker and camera cut-outs) will hold it in place while you squeegy the remaining water out. I like to use my finger and roll it to push water out. Try not to slide you finger across the surface as it might catch and pull the protector out of position. Don't worry about air or water bubbles too much. They will slowly disappear over a few days.
https://goo.gl/photos/ztPVFEuUUCoPqJrZ7
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Thanks for those VERY complete tips, I shall follow your guidelines reapplying my TGSP!

Just curious how your solution is holding up. I just bought an S7 edge, so I'm in the market for a good screen protection solution. This sounds like a pain, but it also sounds like it may just be worth it!
TIA!