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I have been looking for oil-resistant screen protectors for this phone all over the internet. Do any of you have one that is oil resistant but CLEAR?
Because I used Steinheil Fingerprint Proof and it really affected the vision (it's a matte material :S? no idea). Is it possible for there to be a screen protector that is fingerprint free AND clear?
I just bought a "5pcs Clear LCD Screen Protectors For Motorola XT720 701" off ebay.
It says its Fingerprint Free, but I don't know if I could trust that. Because I got a screen protector from HK saying it reduces fingerprints, but it still had oil stains.
So, any Fingerprint resistant AND clear screen protectors that people can recommend?
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I have been looking for oil-resistant screen protectors for this phone all over the internet. Do any of you have one that is oil resistant but CLEAR?
Because I used Steinheil Fingerprint Proof and it really affected the vision (it's a matte material :S? no idea). Is it possible for there to be a screen protector that is fingerprint free AND clear?
I just bought a "5pcs Clear LCD Screen Protectors For Motorola XT720 701" off ebay.
It says its Fingerprint Free, but I don't know if I could trust that. Because I got a screen protector from HK saying it reduces fingerprints, but it still had oil stains.
So, any Fingerprint resistant AND clear screen protectors that people can recommend?
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Screen protectors are worse than fingerprints. I used some of the best in the market like zagg and bodyguardz. They are clear in the start but slowly accumulate scratches and imperfections and decolourize ruining your viewing experience. Not to mention they too attract fingerprints. I removed my zagg after 4 months and I enjoy my phone ten times more. Just wipe it on your shirt when it gets a lil dirty. Besides fingerprints dont show up when the screen is on anyways. Its only when the screen is off that you notice them.
Our XT720's screen is made of Gorilla Glass, which is very hard and scratch proof. So, unless you'd like an anti-glare (another word for matte) protector, you won't need clear or whatever. As Sorhab said, screen protectors are made of plastic and can easily be scratched.
Only matte screen protectors are fingerprint free. Even that, you still need to wipe it with mild soap-liquid at least once a month to clear.
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i was afraid of that, because Matte traps light in AND out. so on a bright day, the screen is less bright, and the sunlight is trapped inside, giving off a generally hard to see screen.
I'm a bit of a clean screen freak. Ive been using no screen protector for a few days and I always end up having to wipe it alot. Everything is a lot clearer though.
I guess there really is no hope. If I want oil-free, then I have to sacrifice clarity and brightness right
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i was afraid of that, because Matte traps light in AND out. so on a bright day, the screen is less bright, and the sunlight is trapped inside, giving off a generally hard to see screen.
I'm a bit of a clean screen freak. Ive been using no screen protector for a few days and I always end up having to wipe it alot. Everything is a lot clearer though.
I guess there really is no hope. If I want oil-free, then I have to sacrifice clarity and brightness right
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Go without the screen protector, our XT720's have one of the most beautiful screens and resolution. Overtime youll come to notice them less. Its only when we buy something new that we are anal about cleanliness
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
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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.
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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:
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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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I wanted to let everyone know that I was given a ZeroLemon Ultra Glass Armor - 9H Premium tempered glass screen protector for my HTC one M8 in exchange for this review.
Now with that out of the way on with the review! The packaging at first glance was nice. It was not flashy with lots of colorful pictures. It has a plan covering almost like a paper bag but slightly lighter. The ZeroLemon logo is at the top, and has icons on the front displaying the features of the 9H. The inside of the packaging was professionally done. The 9H was on one side, and an alcohol swab and microfiber cloth were in a pocket on the other. I get the impression that the packaging was designed so that it can take impacts, and the 9H would still be protected. I removed all of the contents out of the packaging, and here is where I found an issue. The instructions for installation were in boxes behind the 9H. They have a small picture with text underneath. Each box is assumed to be a step in the installation process. I read through each step, and I was not sure what I was reading. It was like it was written in another language, and then translated to English. Just to give it the benefit of the doubt, I re-read all of the instructions, and came to the same conclusion; however, I have install dozens of screen protectors, so I figured how hard could it be.
I have a process for installing screen protectors using a hot shower to remove dust particles from the air in the bathroom. Generally, this method has served me well for getting a dust free lint free application of a screen protector, so I decided to use this method for applying the 9H. I went through my normal process, and when it was time to put the 9H on, I was very surprise how easy it was to line up and get it perfect on my screen. Because it is tempered glass, I could hold it from one end, and move it any way I wanted to. I also did not get any finger prints on the bottom of the 9H because it was rigid. After it was on and centered, I had decided that was the easiest screen protector I had “EVER” installed. At first there were a lot of small air bubbles under the screen. I kept working on pushing them out. I was a little worried because I could not get them all out. By the next day I still had some, but eventually I worked them all out. After inspecting the 9H on my M8, I could not see any imperfections. I thought it was a clean install; however, I found a small piece of lint close to the bottom of the screen. One thing about the 9H is that even with the small piece of lint, there was no air bubble around it. I don’t think I would have found it if I had not been specifically looking for it. I could not find any other imperfections in the installation.
The 9H is thicker than the last screen protector that I had, so you will need to be aware about this. I use a Seidio Surface case, and it was a little loose with my old screen protector; however, it is now a snug fit. I actually like the Seidio Surface case more now with the 9H on as I thought it should have been a better fit than it did. The surface of the 9H is very smooth, and I can’t tell I have a protector on it. It is not holding finger prints like my last protector did, and I have to admit that ZeroLemon’s claim of turning your screen into an “Anti-fingerprint ‘Oleophobic’ display” is true! The 9H does resist oil and finger prints like no other protector I have ever used. One thing to note is that the 9H is very reflective. You will get reflections off of any light source, but the screen clarity is extremely good.
My overall assessment of the 9H is excellent. The packaging could use a little work as far as the instructions go, but the rest of the packaging was very professional if a little plain. Installation was a snap that easily beat all other screen protectors on ease of installation that I have ever used. The 9H is a little thicker which could impact what case you are using so be mindful about that. Screen clarity is fantastic and the ability to resist oil and finger prints leaves the screen clean most of the time (ie no more wiping your phone on your shirt of pants..yuck). The 9H is not an anti-glare protector, so you will have to deal with the reflective surface; however, I think this is minor compared with the benefits the 9H brings to the table.
Well, that is my review; I hope it has been helpful. I plan on using the 9H as my daily driver. I normally use an anti-glare protector, but I am so impressed with the clarity, oil & finger print resistance that I am going to keep using it. Oh, other reasons to keep using it would be the protection from impacts, drops, and scratches; however, I have not encountered any of those since using this screen protector, so I did not include it in my review. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.
Rob
Here is my review of It
Here is what stood out to me on this overall exceptional screen protector.
1. The Fit- This is an exact fit of the screen on some glass protectors like my Mime glass there is a 0.5 mm or so border that makes installation easier, there is no such boarder on this protector which I think is good overall because it makes the phone look and feel better due to the screen protector covering 100% of the glass.
2. Installation- Even with the exact fitting glass the install is easy like most glass protectors. The way I install screen protectors is the hinge method, which makes lining up the glass go perfect every time, just look up "glass screen protector hinge method" on YouTube and you will see what I am talking about. After I got the screen protector on I just pressed out some tiny bubbles around the edges and I was good to go. Also the box comes with everything that you would need to get your screen clean.
3. Using my phone- Because this is a glass screen protector there is nothing to talk about clarity wise as it is perfectly clear. For fingerprints I would say that it is better than the naked screen but will still get fingerprints, they are very easy to wipe off and it is nowhere near the fingerprint magnet that some plastic screen protectors can be.
ZeroLemon is now my favorite brand of screen protectors I can't believe that I spent so much on Mime screen protectors when these are such a better value and quality.
Free for reviews aside-is it actually a good screen protector? My Nilikin has a chip on the corner and is starting to get cracked, so I like the idea of a cheap one with a lifetime warranty.
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Free for reviews aside-is it actually a good screen protector? My Nilikin has a chip on the corner and is starting to get cracked, so I like the idea of a cheap one with a lifetime warranty.
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ok, so you think just because we got a free screen protector we are simply saying it is good as "Payment?" I like how people review it and say it is good and then get asked if it is really good... Sorry, just kinda annoys me.
That aside, I actualy like this one more than my Nilikin. with in a couple weeks my nilikin had a couple small chips. so far this one is chip free, but It is only a few days on my device... Time will tell to this. The nilikin was just a touch smaller than the glass screen, just a small border mainly top and bottom, but the zero lemon fits PERFECTLY. I could see this being an issue if you are not good at putting on a screen protector, but for most of us slightly anal retentive people it is freaking great.
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Free for reviews aside-is it actually a good screen protector? My Nilikin has a chip on the corner and is starting to get cracked, so I like the idea of a cheap one with a lifetime warranty.
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I have had mine on a little longer, and I really like it. My Nilikin was a fingerprint magnet, this one resist them. I will admit my Nilikin did protect my screen when I dropped it, it took the crack and not my screen. Will this one do the same? I believe it will, but I won't purposely drop my phone to find out. And it fits perfect, edge to edge. Where the Nilikin was a little smaller. I am ordering one for my wife's M8. Less expensive and lifetime warranty.. How can you beat that?
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Free for reviews aside-is it actually a good screen protector? My Nilikin has a chip on the corner and is starting to get cracked, so I like the idea of a cheap one with a lifetime warranty.
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My review is genuine. Just because we got a $9 screen protector for free does not mean we owe them anything other than the review we promised we would give them. If the 9H was worthless, I would have said that, but that is not the case. I spent my time to change a perfectly good screen protector, make notes and write the above review. I didn't do it to get a free screen protector that would only cost me $9. My time is worth more than that. I did it because I thought it would be a cool thing to do. If people don't believe my review is real, that is their problem as I reviewed it as I saw it. The 9H is really as good as I reviewed. :good:
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I am using the screen protector that came with the phone but I am worried that it might not be that good to rely on.
I am not taking about dropping the phone or something. All am I caring about is scratches from the pen or stuff in my pocket. Can this screen protector help against these or it is useless?
The reason I kept it, because it fit so well and it does not affect the screen quality.
Obviously experience may vary quite a bit due to different conditions. For me so far the stock protector works quite well and protects the screen from scratches.
But as I like the "Glass feeling" a bit more I'll fit a tempered glass protector sometime in the future....
Agree. I will do the same. It is just not easy to find a glass protector that actually fits
Khalid Madkour said:
Agree. I will do the same. It is just not easy to find a glass protector that actually fits
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Well, both Amfilm and Whitestone have UV-based tempered glass protectors that fit really good, but do you want to spend the money for those?
They're not like $10 for 3 pieces or something
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Well, both Amfilm and Whitestone have UV-based tempered glass protectors that fit really good, but do you want to spend the money for those?
They're not like $10 for 3 pieces or something
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Spending 70~100 USD to protect 1200$ is worth it but the problem these kind of screen protectors can not be found in Egypt I think so until I find a way to get them without paying much taxes and fees I will stick with the default S.protector
I remember Samsung saying that a glass screen cover would interfere with the fingerprint scanner. I'm curious as to whether or not that's actually the case...
I had problems with the finger reader. He caught the fourth, fifth time. (I added the same one a couple of times and it didn't help.) Today I took off the factory foil and magic. The reader catches off the shot every time!
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I remember Samsung saying that a glass screen cover would interfere with the fingerprint scanner. I'm curious as to whether or not that's actually the case...
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I tried a cheap UV-based tempered glass (10 euros) and on my Note 10 it works flawless every time.
And since the S21 series has a much bigger sensor I expect it to work fine as well, I know Whitestone Dome works fine, AND the AmFilm one too.
I used Note 8 for 3 years without screen protector and had maybe 1 micro scratch that was only visible when screen off. Now still using S21U with pre installed screen protector but the feeling of it is not so good, very rubbery especially if fingers are wet. Debetaing to take it of because I have some problems with fingerprint reader too, it's not bad but sometimes it's not detecting the finger.
Make sure your case has a lip guard. That has always worked for me.
I really liked the factory fitted screen protector.
It is more than adequate to protect the screen from scratches from everyday use. Unfortunately the corner peeled off after getting caught on some fabric on the couch so I had to replace it.
I decided against a tempered glass protector for the following reasons:
1. Regular tempered glass SP interfere with the ultrasonic fingerprint reader. Go to amazon and search for s21U TP screen protectors and you'll see what i mean.
2. There are some TG screen protectors that use UV light hardened resins to stick to screen. These are supposed to be fingerprint reader friendly but the good ones like Whitestone Dome are very expensive (for a disposable item) and you have to get a perfect installation, with the resin being a potential hazard if it seeps into the phone.
The cheap ones on the other hand are usually not very good and have a thinned out layer of glass overlying the fingerprint reader that is really irritating to look at.
3. I'm not sure what that UV hardening adhesive does to the oleophobic coating on the screen over a long time.
4. TG screen protectors do not have an anti-reflective coating like the phone screen. So once you apply it, the surface becomes shiny and reflective like glossy screens. This doesnt happen with the softer TPU protectors. Maybe someone who has recently applied a TG SP can post his experience here?
3. TG also adds thickness to the screen as compared to TPU screen protectors, and this is a pretty chunky phone already.
I moved away from tempered glass protectors about 3 years ago after trying a bunch of them and have been using TPU (liquid skin type) SP since then. They are cheap, easy to install, usually come in multi-packs so you can swap them out when it gets dirty or peels off or scratches etc, without breaking the bank or feeling sorry that you have to throw away a $30 - $50 tempered glass protector that you applied with utmost care. The newer materials are also very nice to touch, virtually indistinguishable from the underlying glass.
Having said all this, I have friends that swear by tempered glass protectors and are willing to pay anything to have the feel of glass under their fingers. There's no right or wrong answer here, just what works for you.
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I really liked the factory fitted screen protector.
It is more than adequate to protect the screen from scratches from everyday use. Unfortunately the corner peeled off after getting caught on some fabric on the couch so I had to replace it.
I decided against a tempered glass protector for the following reasons:
1. Regular tempered glass SP interfere with the ultrasonic fingerprint reader. Go to amazon and search for s21U TP screen protectors and you'll see what i mean.
2. There are some TG screen protectors that use UV light hardened resins to stick to screen. These are supposed to be fingerprint reader friendly but the good ones like Whitestone Dome are very expensive (for a disposable item) and you have to get a perfect installation, with the resin being a potential hazard if it seeps into the phone.
The cheap ones on the other hand are usually not very good and have a thinned out layer of glass overlying the fingerprint reader that is really irritating to look at.
3. I'm not sure what that UV hardening adhesive does to the oleophobic coating on the screen over a long time.
4. TG screen protectors do not have an anti-reflective coating like the phone screen. So once you apply it, the surface becomes shiny and reflective like glossy screens. This doesnt happen with the softer TPU protectors. Maybe someone who has recently applied a TG SP can post his experience here?
3. TG also adds thickness to the screen as compared to TPU screen protectors, and this is a pretty chunky phone already.
I moved away from tempered glass protectors about 3 years ago after trying a bunch of them and have been using TPU (liquid skin type) SP since then. They are cheap, easy to install, usually come in multi-packs so you can swap them out when it gets dirty or peels off or scratches etc, without breaking the bank or feeling sorry that you have to throw away a $30 - $50 tempered glass protector that you applied with utmost care. The newer materials are also very nice to touch, virtually indistinguishable from the underlying glass.
Having said all this, I have friends that swear by tempered glass protectors and are willing to pay anything to have the feel of glass under their fingers. There's no right or wrong answer here, just what works for you.
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A case with enough lip protection is good enough.
Thank you for sharing you experience. I decided to stay with the factory screen protector. It really love it as it fits the screen so well and is clear as if there was no screen protector.
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I really liked the factory fitted screen protector.
It is more than adequate to protect the screen from scratches from everyday use. Unfortunately the corner peeled off after getting caught on some fabric on the couch so I had to replace it.
I decided against a tempered glass protector for the following reasons:
1. Regular tempered glass SP interfere with the ultrasonic fingerprint reader. Go to amazon and search for s21U TP screen protectors and you'll see what i mean.
2. There are some TG screen protectors that use UV light hardened resins to stick to screen. These are supposed to be fingerprint reader friendly but the good ones like Whitestone Dome are very expensive (for a disposable item) and you have to get a perfect installation, with the resin being a potential hazard if it seeps into the phone.
The cheap ones on the other hand are usually not very good and have a thinned out layer of glass overlying the fingerprint reader that is really irritating to look at.
3. I'm not sure what that UV hardening adhesive does to the oleophobic coating on the screen over a long time.
4. TG screen protectors do not have an anti-reflective coating like the phone screen. So once you apply it, the surface becomes shiny and reflective like glossy screens. This doesnt happen with the softer TPU protectors. Maybe someone who has recently applied a TG SP can post his experience here?
3. TG also adds thickness to the screen as compared to TPU screen protectors, and this is a pretty chunky phone already.
I moved away from tempered glass protectors about 3 years ago after trying a bunch of them and have been using TPU (liquid skin type) SP since then. They are cheap, easy to install, usually come in multi-packs so you can swap them out when it gets dirty or peels off or scratches etc, without breaking the bank or feeling sorry that you have to throw away a $30 - $50 tempered glass protector that you applied with utmost care. The newer materials are also very nice to touch, virtually indistinguishable from the underlying glass.
Having said all this, I have friends that swear by tempered glass protectors and are willing to pay anything to have the feel of glass under their fingers. There's no right or wrong answer here, just what works for you.
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A case with enough lip protection is good enough.
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Yes. For most purposes, I agree with you that it's enough. I used to think so too... Never used a screen protector on any of my phones. Tried the tempered glass one on my last phone but felt it was too thick and reflective, so there is away and went with a naked screen. The experience was amazing, interfacing with the screen without any barriers. At least until I got two mysterious scratches on my OnePlus 6 screen, about 2 months apart, one after the other. Never dropped the phone, didn't put it face down, just used it normally. Must've been a grain of sand in my pocket... I'm still not sure to this day what caused the scratches...
I was using a spigen case without a screen protector then. Had to live with those scratches for 2 years. It was heartbreaking to see them everytime... See attached pics.
Since that experience, I vowed never to go with the screen naked again. Maybe I was just unlucky. But the fact that it happened twice is something I cannot ignore, and cannot risk on this new phone. It's too beautiful and too expensive to gamble with, at least based on my personal experience.
Second day I had my Note 10+ it faceplanted on a rough piece of 1/8" thick aluminum angle from pocket height. The metal hit the curve portion of the screen. Oh Yeah... isn't that special?
The case soaked up some of the impact but the factory screen protect was hit and savaged.
It protected the screen, zero damage. gulp.
Been using wet apply Gorilla IQ Sheild after trying a bunch of products including Whitestone.
After 9 months it's still on and while it's due to be replaced it's held up amazing well for $5 a pop.
Unlike the other junk, it's easy to apply and line up properly
I use the Zizo Bolt case to provide to majority of the protection. Raised screen guards on all sides are needed as I learned earlier
After 1.5 years, zero damage.
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Must've been a grain of sand in my pocket... I'm still not sure to this day what caused the scratches...
I was using a spigen case without a screen protector then. Had to live with those scratches for 2 years. It was heartbreaking to see them everytime... See attached pics.
Since that experience, I vowed never to go with the screen naked again. Maybe I was just unlucky. But the fact that it happened twice is something I cannot ignore, and cannot risk on this new phone. It's too beautiful and too expensive to gamble with, at least based on my personal experience.
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Sand will do it every time. I tried the same experiment over 2 years ago with the same results. I always use a good case and screen protector because permanent scratches pi$$ me off.
Clarification: Case with a lip everywhere and a regular TPU screen protector is great for the majority of use-cases out there. And, it is the cheapest option.
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Clarification: Case with a lip everywhere and a regular TPU screen protector is great for the majority of use-cases out there. And, it is the cheapest option.
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And very effective when using a good case.
BDU upper pant leg cargo pockets are great for smartphones...just make sure to keep the rear facing button, buttoned or your will lose it
Hey guys. I just got my Find X3 Pro and am absolutely loving it so far, but I'm not loving the screen protector that came on it. Has anyone ventured to try any of the tempered glass or TPU ones on Amazon yet?
May i ask if you removed that build in plastic - cheap looking - screen protector? in case you did remove it did you notice if the screen looks better ? f.e. brigher etc? cause i have not yet removed it but i think it dims the screen a bit...
Thorgoth said:
May i ask if you removed that build in plastic - cheap looking - screen protector? in case you did remove it did you notice if the screen looks better ? f.e. brigher etc? cause i have not yet removed it but i think it dims the screen a bit...
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I removed it because i really felt the rims when using the gestures from the sides and bottom.
Didn't notice more brightness.
I haven't removed the screen protector yet, the screen must be really hard I damaged the screen protector the first day.
I put my phone in my pocket whilst removing an ATM (legally) and it's just wrinkled the edge , with no damage to the screen at all!
The only screen protectors I've been tempted to get are on eBay and they are tempered glass privacy ones from China to the UK.
I'll update what they are like.
I removed it because i really felt the rims when using the gestures from the sides and bottom.
I tried 2 types of screen protector.
The first in tempered glass and with curved edges and the second is gel film.
The first is bad because the edges go to touch the cases (which we all use to protect it from falls) causing the uplift of the side edges with consequent loss of touch sensitivity.
The second is much better but it also has the same problems with the covers. I resolved cutting the side edges and the corners of the gel film with a cutter.
I never managed to have a perfect screen protector. You ALWAYS feel the sides of the screen protector when you slide your finger over it (for example to slide from the curved side or from the top to open the notifications). Apparently I'm overly sensitive for that
lorenzo.pierini said:
I tried 2 types of screen protector.
The first in tempered glass and with curved edges and the second is gel film.
The first is bad because the edges go to touch the cases (which we all use to protect it from falls) causing the uplift of the side edges with consequent loss of touch sensitivity.
The second is much better but it also has the same problems with the covers. I resolved cutting the side edges and the corners of the gel film with a cutter.
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Put a hydrogel and dont put your case on for 2-3 days. After that you should be able to easily put the case on without any risk of hydrogel uplifting.
Is the hydro gel bad for the original screen guys? Looked at it several times but don't dare to apply
khoaitaychienvn said:
Is the hydro gel bad for the original screen guys? Looked at it several times but don't dare to apply
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Why are u afraid of? Its like a screen protector but more flexible/gummy. Water is used to apply it on the screen.
don't use screen protectors at all they make you screen get worse but IF YOU NEED ONE hydro gel are weak af and don't do jack **** to protect you phone but make the screen look less worse than temped tempered are the opposite more strong but less visability
The case is the display's primary protection*.
It should be slightly raised on the edge above the display and more so on the top/bottom.
I prefer using a wet apply urethane screen protector as the are easy to place, long lasting and inexpensive.
In 2 years of using the Zizo Bolt case and Gorilla IQ Sheild on my Note 10+ there's been zero damage to the phone in spite of a lot of drop onto concrete. Try as you may, eventually they take the plunge... a good case will save them almost everytime at heights of 2-5 feet onto concrete.
*the screen protector's primary role is protection from sand scratches and then marring protection when dropped. A tempered screen may seem strong but it can directly transfer the force of an impact to the display and break it.
Glass is a witchy substance that sometimes seems to defy the laws of physics. Ask any glazier.
Some of the laws of hydraulics apply to glass. Stress on one point may be transposed to another portion of the panel. If a spot is already under stress or has been stressed, it can fracture with only a small insult.
clockwork.satan said:
Hey guys. I just got my Find X3 Pro and am absolutely loving it so far, but I'm not loving the screen protector that came on it. Has anyone ventured to try any of the tempered glass or TPU ones on Amazon yet?
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I found some decent ones on MediaDevil here in the UK much better than the standard one!
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Put a hydrogel and dont put your case on for 2-3 days. After that you should be able to easily put the case on without any risk of hydrogel uplifting.
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I usually wait a few hours if it's hot, no issues.
Simply reseating it if it breaks away works well as long as no dust reaches it first. A bit of the attachment solution can be also used.
This type of protectors last me 6+ months and remain almost clear even at 6 months.
The display must be completely lint/dust free though. Wet your clean fingers before touching protector during placement.
What you didn't see... you will see latter
blackhawk said:
I usually wait a few hours if it's hot, no issues.
Simply reseating it if it breaks away works well as long as no dust reaches it first. A bit of the attachment solution can be also used.
This type of protectors last me 6+ months and remain almost clear even at 6 months.
The display must be completely lint/dust free though. Wet your clean fingers before touching protector during placement.
What you didn't see... you will see latter
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blackhawk said:
I usually wait a few hours if it's hot, no issues.
Simply reseating it if it breaks away works well as long as no dust reaches it first. A bit of the attachment solution can be also used.
This type of protectors last me 6+ months and remain almost clear even at 6 months.
The display must be completely lint/dust free though. Wet your clean fingers before touching protector during placement.
What you didn't see... you will see latter
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The easiest way to avoid dust ("ivisible" one as well) on screen is to go to the bathrom and turn on warm water under the shower/in the bathtub and leave it for 15 min with closed door and window (if you have it). Then go to the bathroom with your phone and apply the screen protector. I can guarantee there will be no dust under.
Well if you need a clear screen protector then you can try gadgetshieldz screen protector. I'm using it on my Find X3 Pro for 3 months now and there are no bubble issues and this goes well with a curved screen.