I got my Z3C today, and noticed that it comes with a screen protector built-in.
Is this something that I should not remove? Is the screen similarly fragile to the Xperia Z/ZL?
I had thought that they no longer put these protectors on from the Z2, so it is a little confusing, but I ordered a tempered glass protector, and I'm wondering if it would be wise to take off the screen protector currently on there and apply it, or if I should apply it on top of the current protector.
Thanks for help.
Yours arrived with the screen protector applied? My screen protector came in the box for me to apply myself.
Eclypz said:
Yours arrived with the screen protector applied? My screen protector came in the box for me to apply myself.
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Are you sure there was no other screen protector below that one? I think on mine there is a screen protector which I didn't apply along with one which I did.
now that i look harder, you could be right..there might be one on there...but i can't really tell for sure, and I don't want to try to peel it off to find out (in case there really is one applied). My phone is the white model, so it's really hard to see
If there is one on there, then it's applied really well. Do you notice one applied on the back as well?
When i saw the screen protector in the box, i just assumed they left it up to us to decide if we wanted a screen protector applied.
Mine didn't even come with a screen protector in the box (Belgium)
duraaraa said:
I got my Z3C today, and noticed that it comes with a screen protector built-in.
Is this something that I should not remove? Is the screen similarly fragile to the Xperia Z/ZL?
I had thought that they no longer put these protectors on from the Z2, so it is a little confusing, but I ordered a tempered glass protector, and I'm wondering if it would be wise to take off the screen protector currently on there and apply it, or if I should apply it on top of the current protector.
Thanks for help.
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For your sake I'd say leave it on it. It won't hurt you and it probably wont give you any trouble in terms of touch responsiveness after you've added the Tempered glass protector.
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I've installed the in the box screen protector, it will do its job but its cut the same size as the shatter protector so was a nightmare to align without it going off one side but not the other. The application was the hardest of any I've ever applied as the shatter protector attracts dust like a magnet! The edges are already picking up dust so I'm on the lookout for a replacement.
I've got some Terrapin ones from Amazon...anyone tried these yet?
I've a feeling a wet apply protector would be best for this screen, as I'd expect them to be big enough to overlap the edges of the shatter protector.
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LadFromWales85 said:
I've installed the in the box screen protector, it will do its job but its cut the same size as the shatter protector so was a nightmare to align without it going off one side but not the other. The application was the hardest of any I've ever applied as the shatter protector attracts dust like a magnet! The edges are already picking up dust so I'm on the lookout for a replacement.
I've got some Terrapin ones from Amazon...anyone tried these yet?
I've a feeling a wet apply protector would be best for this screen, as I'd expect them to be big enough to overlap the edges of the shatter protector.
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I got a pack of these..
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180983297773?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
they are a like a foil and very hard to apply indeed. Ended up with a lot of bubbles but was able to get rid of most of them, only with few where the dust particles settled.
It is very clear and leaves the screen smooth to use. Also they only have the cut for the front cam and does cover the sensor areas whereas the terrapin ones seem not to cover the sensors as well. Ordered a terrapin pack too off Ebay as a comparison.
The Terrapin ones I ordered from Amazon just arrived today (I bought the 10-in-1 pack) and they seem very good so far - the screen no longer attracts dust like a moth to a flame. It was a bit difficult to apply at first (it took me 3 attempts) but I finally got it nice and smooth with only a few bubbles around the edges where I think it lost it's stickiness due to me trying to peel it off again to reapply.
At the price of 10 for £3.49 I'm quite happy with these,
I have too installed the in box screen protector (above the anti shattering film) on my T
Now i am looking for a fingerprint-proof film
Sony japan sell various films (glossy, matte, fingerprint, privacy) but unfortunately it's for their "GX" (same as TX) model
Any one heard about this brand ?
http://www.bodyguardz.com/screengua...-skins-films.html?dir=asc&order=sort_priority
I am more interrested by the figerprint-proof part and wouldnt like the screen to become fuzzy because of the Antiglare
Doesn't the phone come with a factory screen protector? Mine looks like it has one. I received a screen protector with my Incipio case, but didn't put it on since it looked like mine had one already. Didn't know if that would affect the screen sensitivity.
I think the phone come with a preinstalled anti-shattering film. (but it's a little confusing since there is no mention to that in the manual or box)
It can act as a screen protector too, but you can put another one above if you want to keep it in mint condition.
I have absolutely no sensitivity problem with the factory film + protection film
crmb said:
I have too installed the in box screen protector (above the anti shattering film) on my T
Now i am looking for a fingerprint-proof film
Sony japan sell various films (glossy, matte, fingerprint, privacy) but unfortunately it's for their "GX" (same as TX) model
Any one heard about this brand ?
http://www.bodyguardz.com/screengua...-skins-films.html?dir=asc&order=sort_priority
I am more interrested by the figerprint-proof part and wouldnt like the screen to become fuzzy because of the Antiglare
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drew1129 said:
Doesn't the phone come with a factory screen protector? Mine looks like it has one. I received a screen protector with my Incipio case, but didn't put it on since it looked like mine had one already. Didn't know if that would affect the screen sensitivity.
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I think the phone come with a preinstalled anti-shattering film. (but it's a little confusing since there is no mention to that in the manual or box)
It can act as a screen protector too, but you can put another one above if you want to keep it in mint condition.
I have absolutely no sensitivity problem
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Yes, all xperia phones (Correct me if i am wrong) come with a factory fitted protector. And the first thing you should do is take it off and dont bother with them
IMO the protctors get sctatched very easilly and atract dust, whist the bare screen is very durable and looks cleaner.
I dont use a case and keep my phone in my pocket with car keys, house keys and loose change. The screen never gets scratched. And I have done that on my x10, my neo and now my T.
Disclaimer, if you take the protector off and then drop a working diamond tipped drill onto it and it scratches the screen, thats not my fault
So you think the factory installed "supposedly shatter-proof film" is meant to be removed before use (if you didnt like it) ?
like on my xperia s e my tablet s , i took it off on my XT and is so smooth ... the glass feel is 100times better then the plastic and the screen is sharper .. the screen protector preinstalled is so thick...
gregbradley said:
I dont use a case and keep my phone in my pocket with car keys, house keys and loose change. The screen never gets scratched. And I have done that on my x10, my neo and now my T.
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I'm glad you mentioned this. Has your Xperia T attracted particles underneath the camera or the gap between the display and corners while in your pocket? It may be too early to tell, but it seems all phones are prone with the issue.
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Yes, all xperia phones (Correct me if i am wrong) come with a factory fitted protector. And the first thing you should do is take it off and dont bother with them
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so the issue I have is the feel of the screen with the think layer on it (not the free protector in the box or the other you can buy and apply).
So I too would be tempted to peel, but who else has done this.
Glass would indeed feel better.
Any idea if screen protectors for the original Z tablet are going to fit on the Z2?
Go with Tempered Glass Protector!
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Any idea if screen protectors for the original Z tablet are going to fit on the Z2?
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I personally bought this from ebay: H1 Ultra Thin Clear Tempered Glass Film Protector F Sony Xperia Z2 10.1" Tablet
I have put it on my z2 and it looks great and I have the extra protection.
I actually didnt think these tempered glass were really what they say they are, but this weekend, my phone, z1s fell and had a crack on the screen. I was so upset! :crying: But when I inspected it closer, I noticed the crack was on the tempered glass I have on it!!!! :victory: so it really did work and absorb the break. So that $10 glass saved me a bunch of money!!
So if you dont have one, think about getting one. Well worth the $15 you pay for.
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Any idea if screen protectors for the original Z tablet are going to fit on the Z2?
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screen protectors for Xperia Z tablet works on Xperia Z2 tablet, im using it on mine atm. it fits perfectly if youre still wondering .
anyone got any suggestions for matte ones?
I bought an ebay cheapie. It works re: anti glare and has actually really helped the fingerprint magnet factor / made the surface 'slide' better, but it has a weird polarising effect that's clearly visible as a sort of strange colour/pattern overlay, so on the fence about whether it was the right move or not...
On the first Sony Tablet S there was an official screen protector that had all the anti glare properties but didn't show a funny pattern, I'm looking for basically that effect.
I bought this tempered glass screen protector from eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/191544717348?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Not too expensive and it arrived very fast from Hong Kong (1 week) and in a crazy overdone packaging. It was inside a large foam box, so no chance of it breaking in shipping
It comes with a wet and dry wipe and installation is like every other glass screen protector. It was a bit tricky to get it on, since it's so large, but I managed on my 2nd try. I'm pretty happy with it, no bubbles and no weird colors. I was hoping it would bring less fingerprints, but it seems to be about the same as without. The screen touch seems to be better though somehow.
Also keep in mind that the hole on the protector isn't for the front facing camera, but for the ambient light sensor! At first I thought I had received the wrong item
I recently changed from my normal plastic screen protector for a 0.3 MM glass screen protector and love it! Looks way better than plastic ones, resists scratches much better and I can slide my finger over it much more easily. Would definitely recommend a glass protector. Buy one for your phone to try it first if you're unsure as they do cost quite a bit more, but for phones aren't much more expensive than cheap plastic ones.
I'll be getting one of these in a few days time and wanted to know if it ships with a screen protector and if it does, is it usable. 1st gen shipped with one but had this big whitish moto g logo that ruined everything. As this mobile is quite new failed to find too many options. There is the usual GadgetShield but just wanted to know if the stock (if it has) can be used for a few months.
Any help would be appreciated.
The bottom left corner is white, but it's quite good in my opinion, due to it's matte surface the screen looks a bit grainy, but it's good enough until there are other screen protectors available.
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The bottom left corner is white, but it's quite good in my opinion, due to it's matte surface the screen looks a bit grainy, but it's good enough until there are other screen protectors available.
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its fine for me. thanks a lot
Anybody found a good quality matte screen guard? Is gadgetshieldz matte or glossy, any idea?
Thanks
I haz me a chineZe glass on my Nexus5 and Im getting the misses a MotoG2 and a Glass screen protector for her also..
Mine didn't came with a screen protector. I got it from London. Had to buy a couple on Amazon, turns out the Matte ones are the best choice for me. Doesn't require much cleaning and are like the glossy ones.
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The bottom left corner is white, but it's quite good in my opinion, due to it's matte surface the screen looks a bit grainy, but it's good enough until there are other screen protectors available.
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The little white tab actually peels off, lift the protector up a bit and use your nail to get the tab off and stick back the protector.
I just ordered an Ultimate shield protector though off ebay, hope it's good.
Is there any need for a screen protector at all? Isn't gorilla glass hard enough?
Rochambeau said:
Is there any need for a screen protector at all? Isn't gorilla glass hard enough?
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I bought a few to keep my screen "clean"
Can anybody give me link of good matte screen protector.
I got my moto g yesterday, I still have the initial plastic layer on my screen.. So do I need a screen protector? Because colors like blue, orange seem a bit dull..
i put on it a glass screen protector (casebase) and i notice that if i put the phone on a table and i try to use the touch sometimes it doesn't work on the edges...for example it's hard to write the Q or the P with the keyboard
if I keep it in hand it works better, but not as good as it was without the glass protector or with the classical screen protector made of plastic
same here
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i put on it a glass screen protector (casebase) and i notice that if i put the phone on a table and i try to use the touch sometimes it doesn't work on the edges...for example it's hard to write the Q or the P with the keyboard
if I keep it in hand it works better, but not as good as it was without the glass protector or with the classical screen protector made of plastic
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dude same problem here, exactly same, after applying tempered glass screen protector .....bro plz inform me if you find any solution plz plz
the solution is use the phone with 2 hands or with voice command
I put a mr. Shield screen protector on my wifes moto g2. It was super easy to apply, looks absolutely perfect. They are super cheap on amazon. Not tempered glass tho. They were 6 bucks shipped for a pack of 5. I highly recommend them.
vikasb32 said:
Can anybody give me link of good matte screen protector.
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Bought matte screen protector from following link
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Matte-Screen...?pt=IN_Mobile_Accessories&hash=item1c47945485
Its nice and cheap.
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The bottom left corner is white, but it's quite good in my opinion, due to it's matte surface the screen looks a bit grainy, but it's good enough until there are other screen protectors available.
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You can remove this white corner tape cover.
It's not matte, but I do have this brand, and it's pretty good. Cheap, too. I've used them plenty of times before, and I've always been pretty happy with this company.
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Can anybody give me link of good matte screen protector.
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i use scranwrap. its cheap and works and can be replaced in bulk
The Force appears to have a better screen in it than the Z. I have both devices in my possession and have noticed a difference when you tilt the screens. On the standard Z, the further you get away from center the more washed out the colors get and at extreme angles the colors almost invert. You can take the Z Force screen all the way to the very edge to where you can't even see the screen anymore and the colors never fade away or change at all. I don't know if it's a totally different LCD of if they have bonded the plastic screen to the LCD in some new way, but the viewing angles are awesome on the Force. Just an observation.
I totally would have expected the opposite, other shatterproof displays in the past have been crap. Need to go check them out now.
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I totally would have expected the opposite, other shatterproof displays in the past have been crap. Need to go check them out now.
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This is exactly what I thought too. I was so confused I had to keep checking the phones to make sure I didn't have them in the wrong hands. I couldn't believe it. The damn plastic shatterproof screen is beating out the glass piece. This might be the future for all phones.
I put a glass screen protector over my Force screen so I have the best of both worlds. For those who don't know the shattershield screens dent very easily so be careful.
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This is exactly what I thought too. I was so confused I had to keep checking the phones to make sure I didn't have them in the wrong hands. I couldn't believe it. The damn plastic shatterproof screen is beating out the glass piece. This might be the future for all phones.
I put a glass screen protector over my Force screen so I have the best of both worlds. For those who don't know the shattershield screens dent very easily so be careful.
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Did you have the tempered glass protector on your Force while doing this comparison?
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Did you have the tempered glass protector on your Force while doing this comparison?
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No both phones were fresh out of the box. The shattershield phones come with a preinstalled plastic screen protector (which sucks) and it was on as well and nothing on top of it. Just came out of the box.
I was going to take that plastic protector off before I put the glass down but opted not to. Doesn't seem to have affected visual clarity.
Don't they say the force's screen is better?
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Don't they say the force's screen is better?
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Who's they? And what do you mean by better?
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I was going to take that plastic protector off before I put the glass down but opted not to. Doesn't seem to have affected visual clarity.
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The top layer of the shatter shield is plastic...and removable?
I had my phone for 7 days and there are some noticeable (albeit light) scratches. Annoying since I've babied it. I installed a screen protector yesterday on it.
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The top layer of the shatter shield is plastic...and removable?
I had my phone for 7 days and there are some noticeable (albeit light) scratches. Annoying since I've babied it. I installed a screen protector yesterday on it.
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It's just a plastic screen protector that peels off.
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It's just a plastic screen protector that peels off.
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You're not talking about the one that has white text that says "SIM/SD Card Tray" or what the buttons are right?
So I did I just put a screen protector on a screen protector? I mean, I'm OCD but that might have been excessive...
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You're not talking about the one that has white text that says "SIM/SD Card Tray" or what the buttons are right?
So I did I just put a screen protector on a screen protector? I mean, I'm OCD but that might have been excessive...
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If the phone is anything like the droid turbo 2, there is a factory plastic screen protector installed that can be removed. Since I didn't touch my phone until my glass screen protector arrived, I put my glass protector right over the top of everything and it looks great.
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You're not talking about the one that has white text that says "SIM/SD Card Tray" or what the buttons are right?
So I did I just put a screen protector on a screen protector? I mean, I'm OCD but that might have been excessive...
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in essence, yeah you did. The top layer of the shattershield screen is plastic and acts like what most people would consider a screen protector....
for past phones you could buy replacement top layers from Motorola...im not sure if they are on sale for our phones yet...
I'm in the market for a tempered glass screen protector as well. Glass just feels better to me. So I can remove the plastic cover and put the tempered glass instead?
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I'm in the market for a tempered glass screen protector as well. Glass just feels better to me. So I can remove the plastic cover and put the tempered glass instead?
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I would not recommend removing the plastic layer as this is part of the shattershield and would imagine using the phone without it would void the warranty of the screen even with sing an aftermarket protector. I have not read documentation to back this up but it would be worth looking inot since the screen is guaranteed not to shatter for four years, it would be a shame to void the warranty so early into the warranty period.
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I would not recommend removing the plastic layer as this is part of the shattershield and would imagine using the phone without it would void the warranty of the screen even with sing an aftermarket protector. I have not read documentation to back this up but it would be worth looking inot since the screen is guaranteed not to shatter for four years, it would be a shame to void the warranty so early into the warranty period.
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It's a removable plastic screen protector. Moto sells replacements.
The only issue I have with the Z Force screen (and it really is a non issue) is that it has an odd discoloration when looking at it with polarized sunglasses. The colors are.... I dunno.. Odd....
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You're not talking about the one that has white text that says "SIM/SD Card Tray" or what the buttons are right?
So I did I just put a screen protector on a screen protector? I mean, I'm OCD but that might have been excessive...
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How does the screen protector over the screen protector look? It seems that would really be overkill and mess up the texting.
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How does the screen protector over the screen protector look? It seems that would really be overkill and mess up the texting.
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I'm glad I did it. The stock screen protector is incredibly soft. Yes it is replaceable but they are pricey.
The screen protector I chose has a matte look to it and gives the screen a little bit more tactile feel. I like it. It's not as distorted as as you'd think.
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I'm glad I did it. The stock screen protector is incredibly soft. Yes it is replaceable but they are pricey.
The screen protector I chose has a matte look to it and gives the screen a little bit more tactile feel. I like it. It's not as distorted as as you'd think.
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Could you give a link to the one you got?
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Could you give a link to the one you got?
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I hate putting on screen protectors. It usually comes out crooked or there is dirt under it. This one is very forgiving. Got it on my first try and the dirt was gone by the second day.
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Hey guys just decided to make a quick unboxing, review and installation guide of the IQ shield scree. Protector for the one plus 3. In my opinion is the best screen protector as of now. I tried to get very close so you can inspect the edges Hopefully the little video helps those who are a but confused. Thanks!
I ended up getting this screen protector. I installed it yesterday. My orlzy screen protector kept coming off.
Its been different not being on tempered glass but I would still recommend this screen protector.
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I ended up getting this screen protector. I installed it yesterday. My orlzy screen protector kept coming off.
Its been different not being on tempered glass but I would still recommend this screen protector.
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Yes I do agree. Its a bit different but I believe as off now each glass protector I order seems to either get in the way of a case or have another problem.