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I recently purchased a packet of mybat-branded fitted screen covers for the Cricket Zio, part CRKM6000LCDSCPRTW. It appears to be a decent fit. Light sensor, LED and earpiece cutouts are within 0.5mm tolerance. Soft buttons are covered, does not overlap the hard buttons or trackball recess.
Now to see how it holds up. Or not. It may well be good, but my caffeine-addled hands cannot get it to go on straight, before the sticky gets covered in lint.
Ive got ghost armor on my screen. Gonna have the rest done later this week. Free replacement armor since it is covered in the price.
my soft keys are covered same as yours.
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here is what I used for mine... looks to be the same stuff as the ghost shields for ALOT less
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Pack-S-Shield...958919?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230b0874c7
they also have a full body kit
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Pack-Sanyo-ZI...958830?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230b17b6ae
but I use a tight form fitted plastic case so.....
first time I had tried to use that type of screen protector on a different phone I didnt have as much luck.... same type of protector but when I squeegeed it down I think I pressed to hard and caused it to orange peel on the surface... it worked great to protect but just didnt look that good.....
this time though on the Zio it went down smooth as can be and more or less looks like its not even there.... only place you can really tell is where its cut to go around the trackball and hard keys... and for the price I am SUPER happy with it..... no scratches (even with a diamond earing that is KNOWN to destroy phone screens) and I personaly feel it adds a bit of smoothness to the screen when your touching/sliding things around on it.... for 4 bucks I aint complaining!
Yes.... but free replacements.
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I wish they made a clear super thin plastic case that enclosed it 100%. Would be great for people in the trades industry. They wouldn't have to worry about gumming up their phones
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They do the sides and back aswell ad top and bottom. At that point the only thing hurting your phone is being run over, dropped from a decent 10+ feet, water, and yourself.
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I got tired of the hard case, and decided to carry my phone naked. Heck, first day having nothing on it, I got scuffs! I realized I should have applied some NuFinish car wax on my handheld prior to going naked, but I didn't. O well...I decided to purchase this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220709157635&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Why have a thin light device, if you have to make it bigger?
Have you noticed how big the Huawei Ascend with full body armor? That thing is about as big as a bible!
Zagg all the way
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dreamstryder said:
here is what I used for mine... looks to be the same stuff as the ghost shields for ALOT less
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Pack-S-Shield...958919?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230b0874c7
they also have a full body kit
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Pack-Sanyo-ZI...958830?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230b17b6ae
but I use a tight form fitted plastic case so.....
first time I had tried to use that type of screen protector on a different phone I didnt have as much luck.... same type of protector but when I squeegeed it down I think I pressed to hard and caused it to orange peel on the surface... it worked great to protect but just didnt look that good.....
this time though on the Zio it went down smooth as can be and more or less looks like its not even there.... only place you can really tell is where its cut to go around the trackball and hard keys... and for the price I am SUPER happy with it..... no scratches (even with a diamond earing that is KNOWN to destroy phone screens) and I personaly feel it adds a bit of smoothness to the screen when your touching/sliding things around on it.... for 4 bucks I aint complaining!
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I got the full body version a couple months ago. seems to hold up well. Decent fit although i had to trim around the earpeice, as well as cut a hole for the back cover button ). II think theirs are lifetime warranty as well
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Zagg all the way
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I would have agreed with you three days ago, but I've carried my ZIO naked for a year and a half, and it's fared pretty well for being in a desert. Anyway, I hit up T-Mobile (I own a cricKet ZIO) for a screen protector only they give out, and for fifteen dollars, I'd give my full seal of approval. Straight up. It improves screen smoothness by 60%, and protects 90% as well as Zagg Invisible Shields for 25% less.
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It makes me want to cry... I went straight to the Zagg store and had it done up front and back, I was waiting 24 hours to put the bumper on to allow the screen protector to dry. What are the chances? :crying:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yu72rf9dvzdw6qg/20130607_215846.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ig8brk151jh85ai/20130607_215952.jpg
Let this be a lesson to anyone else thinking of going zagg.
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Let this be a lesson to anyone else thinking of going zagg.
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I still think zagg makes a nice compliment to a bumper, but i wouldnt go bumperless again, i will just wait patiently for the zagg to dry next time before using the phone
A screen protector is not meant to keep the screen from cracking...
Don't blame Zagg
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If it makes you feel any better, I dropped my black naked phone 3 feet last night on my patio while drunk and there's not a scratch on it.
Sorry about your luck. I nearly cried when I realized I dropped it. And again when I found out it was pristine! (tiny scuff in the bezel but I won't cry about it)
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myturbo1 said:
A screen protector is not meant to keep the screen from cracking...
Don't blame Zagg
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It was a joke
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Damn that sucks! I've been keeping my phone with no case or screen protector and doing well so far.
jlear3 said:
If it makes you feel any better, I dropped my black naked phone 3 feet last night on my patio while drunk and there's not a scratch on it.
Sorry about your luck. I nearly cried when I realized I dropped it. And again when I found out it was pristine! (tiny scuff in the bezel but I won't cry about it)
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LOL! I don't think that's going to make him feel any better that your phone survived and his didn't! =)
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Frankly speaking, you guys can't handle it. I am using my Nexus 4 since the ever first shipment with NO CASE, SCREEN PROTECTOR or anything. I am a pretty normal user and the phone has never fallen from my hand. I wonder whether you guys are just too reckless in the first place.
I had a case on mine first few months I had it but found it bothersome and annoying. It is now going no screen protector or case (as it has been for 5 months) and it is still pristine! Not even micro scratches that you have to hold the phone under the sun to see.
But that would definitely be very... Emotion wrecking.
Should have went with a dry apply protector from SGP.
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I baby my black nexus 4, got an oem bumper on it but nothing else. Use to use screen protectors but they just peel, bubble or smudge to much. I am thinking about trying it naked, but sods law will probably come in to play and I will be without a phone then.
I have had my GS3 without a case OR screen protector for 9 months without a single incident. I decide im going to take better care of this phone and then this happens. currently using gs3 again until i receive the repair kit. this is costing me $140 to fix. On the other hand its still cheaper than i paid for my gs3.
I see there are a couple different videos on youtube for replacing the screen. Has anyone had any experience with replacing screens? if so, which tutorial/video did you find most helpful?
edit: the phone being black on the front is a blessing in disguise when you go to order replacement parts the week the phone launches lol
Ouch, I feel for you, pictures like this make me realise I should buy a case :/
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I cracked my naked N4 I received just before christmas after about 4 months exactly like the OP and I nearly cried. Fortunately got a replacement through my insurance and got a poetic bumper for it. No more risks as I dont think I can handle that trauma again!
ak700 said:
Frankly speaking, you guys can't handle it. I am using my Nexus 4 since the ever first shipment with NO CASE, SCREEN PROTECTOR or anything. I am a pretty normal user and the phone has never fallen from my hand. I wonder whether you guys are just too reckless in the first place.
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Be careful my friend. In my experience you now have the attention of all the bad spirits out there.
I don't hope so, but I wouldn't wonder if your phone falls down and cracks in the next few days. Waiting for the update....
I never bother with wet application skins exactly because I don't want to wait for 24 hours to use my phone while the dry ones can provide the same, if not better, protection.
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The only reason i go with Zagg is the warranty. As soon as my replacement parts arrive next week im going to fix my phone and then ill peel the zagg off the shattered glass and have them reapply a new one. Its within 14 days so technically they shouldnt even charge me the installation fee again lol.
Do your self a favor homez!!! Ballistic case and Dbrand skin your glass you'll be glad u did I had my N4 for 2 weeks b4 I even switched to a micro sim just waiting for a case and skin and even then I'm still very careful to not have change in my pocket or drive with it in my lap or nothing No chances with this Black Beauty!
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I hate ZAGG now, I went through 20 of those between the 3 different phones I have had... They have rainbow scratches to easy lol
Just got xtremeguard and it is working awesome but the back piece came off when I took off my case.
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Who is using them? R they necessary?
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I'm thinking of getting one
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I ordered one from Amazon for 6 bucks.
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You can put a screen protector on your watch face? Interesting...
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I did.
I cut one and adjusted to the size.
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I did as a precaution. Skinomi off amazon for $2. Cant even tell its there, but gives me a little peace of mind. After getting a scratch on my Motoactv without realizing it, id rather play it safe.
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Got Mine
I just ordered mine from Amazon. I wear my watch on the inside of my wrist, but have gotten 1 minor scratch, so for $6.00, a little peace of mind. I used to get them for all my phones, but since I keep it in my shirt pocket, it doesn't get as much abuse as my watches do.
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I did.
I cut one and adjusted to the size.
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I like your style. I did the same.
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Mine arrived through the post today. I cant believe I am going to put a screen saver on a watch
No idea what its going to look like but I cannot imagine its going to improve its aesthetics? I will fit one tomorrow and find out.
chino0131 said:
I did as a precaution. Skinomi off amazon for $2. Cant even tell its there, but gives me a little peace of mind. After getting a scratch on my Motoactv without realizing it, id rather play it safe.
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Aren't those wet applications? There's a thread that talks about fog buildup in the lens due to moisture: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477441
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I just ordered one of these that include body protection http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Skinomi-...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item1e812e366a
, I dont know how durable the watch is yet.
I've been using a screen protector for my gear since the day I got it. Cut out of a large piece that I had for my iPad. What I noticed is that the ones I have seem to have issues with the fact the watch face is slightly curved.
It still works, but might come off after a while. I used a wet application type one as well (best skins ever) and it worked really nicely. You just gotta be careful when the charger cradle is connected to it as there seems to be some pressure exerted and causing the film to bubble upwards sometimes, and eventually causing it to become really ugly.
My thoughts are the best screen protector for the watch would be those sticky type that has some adhesive on it, something like those I used back in my Palm Pilot days.
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I just ordered one of these that include body protection http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Skinomi-...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item1e812e366a
, I dont know how durable the watch is yet.
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Thanks for the information. Can you keep us updated after you have fitted the kit and let us know how it goes?
Many thanks.
namura said:
I've been using a screen protector for my gear since the day I got it. Cut out of a large piece that I had for my iPad. What I noticed is that the ones I have seem to have issues with the fact the watch face is slightly curved.
It still works, but might come off after a while. I used a wet application type one as well (best skins ever) and it worked really nicely. You just gotta be careful when the charger cradle is connected to it as there seems to be some pressure exerted and causing the film to bubble upwards sometimes, and eventually causing it to become really ugly.
My thoughts are the best screen protector for the watch would be those sticky type that has some adhesive on it, something like those I used back in my Palm Pilot days.
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Can i ask, did the wet application cause any issues with your watch? I saw the full protection version that Skinomi is selling. I think it looks ok, but I also know the watch has issues with moisture.
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Just fitted my screen saver. Bought from Amazon. Kwmobile. Very good quality, in fact superb but the watch face is curved so is the crystal so the screen saver sticks up at both ends.
Absolute waste of money. I went and bought three of them as I know from years of experience with these things how much they vary in quality and ease of application. I am now stuck with three screen savers that are no good to man nor beast!
Back to the drawing board on this one.
In terms of mobile phones though if Kwmobile make screen protectors for mobiles I would use them, they just dropped a brick with Gear.
Ho-hum.
Bjs051084 said:
I just ordered one of these that include body protection http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Skinomi-...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item1e812e366a
, I dont know how durable the watch is yet.
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That looks nice let us know how it goes please
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cherylbaker said:
That looks nice let us know how it goes please
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note 2 for sale
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No worries can do : ) Has anyone else noticed very very fine scratches on your screen? only visible in the right light and angle, I work in an office and the only thing that has come in contact with my screen is my sleeve, no buttons just material from my business shirt. So i have cut out a screen protector. I noticed the scratches after day 1 of use :S
Tweh said:
Can i ask, did the wet application cause any issues with your watch? I saw the full protection version that Skinomi is selling. I think it looks ok, but I also know the watch has issues with moisture.
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During the time I used the wet application film on the watch, I did not notice any issue with condensation or problems. The only problem I found was the fact that the charging cradle seem to have really tight tolerances. So the film gets bubbled up every time I charge the phone. Eventually that ruined the film and I reverted back to my home made Spigen. Done properly most people won't know there's something covering the watch. I've got the Spigen covering the front face and wet application film covering all the metal parts
You can see the hair like scratches, is anyone else experiencing the same?
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Ah, good idea, never even thought about using a screen protector. .. I have a bunch of unused ones for phones I don't even own anymore, will get the scissors out!
Hey guys, I have a problem. I use on Gear screen protector from one of my previous phone One X (nilkin). I cut small square for the gear but after one hour I find out that the screen protector is no there .
So, I was thinking that the screen protector is maybe old and does not work, so yesterday I damaged my second original Samsung Galaxy Note3 screen protector and everything looks okay. But today the screen saver is not there anymore
Any solution? These screensaver should be really good, on my phone always work very well. I am really dissapointed because screen protector from Samsung was not cheap.
I also had the same problem, first I cut one from my old S2, shifted past a few hours. So I order two from a german suplier on ebay specific to the gear, and the same problem past few hours.
The problem is in the glass of the Gear being curved.
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I use:
http://www.liquid-kristall.com/en/home/1-0.html
may not be as effective as a plastic one, but it's invisible and it's working so far. Use ot on my note 3 as well.
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Allure40 said:
I also had the same problem, first I cut one from my old S2, shifted past a few hours. So I order two from a german suplier on ebay specific to the gear, and the same problem past few hours.
The problem is in the glass of the Gear being curved.
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So are you without screen protector like me?
For now yes, but I think I will give a try to liquid-kristal, tks for sharing Thelestat . Should give some extra protection, with the advantage of being completely invisible.
I've heard some reports of gear's whith Glass scratched on the wrist. Must be due to some clothes we wear.
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Dry screen protectors will fall off. It s meant for straight flush glass only. I just cut out any wet screen Protector and it works well for the glass and metal. Xtremeguard has 80% off their website.
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I purchased screen savers for my Gear from a company selling on Amazon.de. I have had no end of problems trying to convince this company that though the quality of the screen saver is great the point is it will not remain on the Gear, as people above have already mentioned, the body and glass are curved. What happens is the stiffness of the saver results in both ends of the saver sticking up, getting caught on clothes and coming away.
The only solution I can think of is for a manufacturer to produce a thinner protector that will bend to shape and remain stuck to the screen?
The company I purchased from requested photos and goodness knows what. I just filled a claim with Amazon.de and got my money back. I am not going to do the R&D for the company! I bought three of them as in general screen savers can, on times, be a devil to fit.
The glass will and does scratch so take care.
Kind regards.
A good screen protector thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46707863
Screen Protectors?
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thelestat said:
I use:
http://www.liquid-kristall.com/en/home/1-0.html
may not be as effective as a plastic one, but it's invisible and it's working so far. Use ot on my note 3 as well.
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Did you apply to the gear camera and the metal frame as well?
I did apply to the camera, did not think to do the metal frame.
If your cutting it out of another type, I found you need to round the edges. the corners that lift up, if the are sharp, will get caught on everything
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I did apply to the camera, did not think to do the metal frame.
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Any difference to the pictures? as in blurr or smoky? Cos the lens is plastic...not sure if it makes a difference.
I figured i'll be using the Liquid Kristall for the gear.
Since after applying you can't see a layer on the screen....makes one wonder if there is actually any protection on the screen
Hi there everybody.
So, as title say: Do you prefer to keep phone in case, or not ?
I'm using case for my LG G2 Mini
What's your opinion?
Peace.
I am using my Nokia 3310 to protect my case .
Samsung galaxy note naked since the day it was born and not a scratch on it
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I am using my Nokia 3310 to protect my case .
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Or to protect the world against Nokia
I prefer naked becuse phone in case is ugly
Just a Sock, nothing more ^^ Case is just for Festivals.
I use a case, it's open in the front but stays put on any surface and protects the phone when i drop it.
Always used a case on my previous phone but not on the last. It's more thin in the pocket and for the moment (little more than a year) no scratch or anything like that.
naked.I can't imagine my phone in case.I think its so unconmfortable to use
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I would prefer case because anything happened to my phone like fell of the table
or something like that,My phone is protected and also it keep
my phone heat from burning my hand
Never used a case and I drop my phones on average once every month... never had a problem but I sure skipped some hearbeats every time I felt it accelerating at 9.8m/s2 towards the floor.
Naked because my main phone is a Kyocera Brigadier, no matter what I do to it it's still good, even went swimming with it in my pocket and forgot about it, when I got out like 15 minutes later... just pulled it out a and started playing with it, no problem!
Definitely a case for me. Always dropping my phone. Still not used to holding these large 'smart' phones. With flip phones (last one I owned,) I could drop that thing and never really worry.
I always like phones without cases and also without screen guards. According to me it just makes the phone look a bit shabby.
My xperia M2 is about 2 months old and it's naked.
Smiley Case clothing my Sparkle V
In a case, particularly when I'm at work. Sometimes I take the phone out of the case on my off days.
naked since my case's paint is fading away D:
No case, then my family and friends ask how I don't break it.
I have zero sympathy for people that spend hundreds of dollars on a smartphone and have shattered screens (and/or backs, when glass) because they didn't protect them with a case. I have more sympathy for their poor phones (even if they are iPhones). Yeah, a phone is less bulky and in some examples sexier without a case, but a wee bit of TPU that costs a few bucks can save you hundreds in a new phone or screen replacements. I'd also opine that a shattered-to-smithereens screen is far uglier than any case.