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Good screen protector for use with S-Pen?

Hi everyone,
I'm looking for a screen protector that can add some extra grip to the screen to make handwriting easier. It needs to be hard enough not to get punctured by pressure or scratched.
Thanks in advance
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henriquesb said:
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for a screen protector that can add some extra grip to the screen to make handwriting easier. It needs to be hard enough not to get punctured by pressure or scratched.
Thanks in advance
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I think they should all be good enough for the pen. Even the cheap on I got from the sprint store is plenty hard enough.
With that said I'm ordering this one below. I've had them before and they are ultra clear and very scratch resistant. Far better than Zagg.
SPIGEN SGP Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Screen Protector Clear Steinheil [Ultra Crystal]

X2 on the ultra Crystal running it now, very nice
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sky1193 said:
X2 on the ultra Crystal running it now, very nice
Regurgitated From My Giant Note II
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Do not look at any of the wet install protectors. They will get indentions from the s-pen. All the dry install ones will be fine tho. Ghost armor, zagg hd... both get tiny marks from the s-pen.

Avoid the SGP Ultra Optics and probably all the matte and anti-fingerprint protectors. I thought a bit of grip would help handwriting but that was a huge mistake, the loose tip doesn't get along with the extra grip.
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Ive been using the ultra crystal and now my pens tip has turned blue. This happen to anyone else?

henriquesb said:
Avoid the SGP Ultra Optics and probably all the matte and anti-fingerprint protectors. I thought a bit of grip would help handwriting but that was a huge mistake, the loose tip doesn't get along with the extra grip.
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Hmm...I don't agree with this post.
I have the SGP Ultra Optics on my Note 2 now and it actually aids in using the S-Pen with less slippery surface.
The pen still glides over the surface well enough while providing some paper like texture.
The only thing that I don't like is how it makes a bit of squeaky sound, but it's not too bad.
The SGP Ultra makes the screen less reflective of the ambient lights and is still clear enough to show the screen very well.
Highly recommended!

I ordered one of the dba just like glass protectors. Ill let you guys know how it turns out.
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Im using the SGP ultra crystal and had no problems at all, the only thing I don't like is that it doesn't cover the entire screen.

Im not happy with the sprint screen protectors yet wanted something on it right away as of right now the sprint one will suffice but it is getting scratched up from the spen.
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gizmo0681 said:
Im not happy with the sprint screen protectors yet wanted something on it right away as of right now the sprint one will suffice but it is getting scratched up from the spen.
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How hard are you writing with the pen? I'm using tje WriteRight protectors too and the clear one had yet to actually get a scratch from the pen. Any lines left are just lines in skin oil that wipe off.
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Skripka said:
How hard are you writing with the pen? I'm using tje WriteRight protectors too and the clear one had yet to actually get a scratch from the pen. Any lines left are just lines in skin oil that wipe off.
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I'm not writing very hard I'm actually letting the pen just glide but marks will not wipe clean. I guess it could be the extra oil that I leave on it from my hands as I am a maintenance technician by trade. I will figure something out @ some point.
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I have now bought three different types of screen protectors and find that all get scrtached by the s-pen way to easily.
I'm from Australia and is it possible to get these Ultra Clear scratch resistent screen protectors delivered here?

Ghost armor works great
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Tempered glass screen protectors for the G2 are available...

Ships on 10/4 apparently... It looks like it's some kind of glass, maybe not the normal hard tempered glass type, but they claim 8H hardness.
http://www.iloome.com/LG-G2-Screen-Protector-Flexible/dp/B00F4IIGMM

DeaconBoogie said:
Ships on 10/4 apparently... It looks like it's some kind of glass, maybe not the normal hard tempered glass type, but they claim 8H hardness.
http://www.iloome.com/LG-G2-Screen-Protector-Flexible/dp/B00F4IIGMM
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Looks interesting. If you order one, let us know how it is.

YES finally!!

Careful, looks like this protector goes all the way to the edge of the screen. The edges of the G2 are curved, which means a screen protector will not attach properly

pmoradi2002 said:
Careful, looks like this protector goes all the way to the edge of the screen. The edges of the G2 are curved, which means a screen protector will not attach properly
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Of course you realize that is not a real product photo, right?
I am certain the actual shipping product fits properly.

The one you linked is flexible, so I'm not sure it's real glass. The site also links a more expensive tempered glass option which is thicker which I may pick up.
Only thing that could make it better is if it included the black top and bottom sections to cover the Verizon and lg logos.
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This is the tempered glass one:
http://www.iloome.com/LG-G2-Screen-Protector-Tempered/dp/B00F4IJ93W

I've never used a tempered glass screen protector.
How does it feel/look compared to regular screen protectors?
What benefits does tempered have over regular screen protectors?
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o0adam0o said:
I've never used a tempered glass screen protector.
How does it feel/look compared to regular screen protectors?
What benefits does tempered have over regular screen protectors?
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Its clearer for one, the feel is just like using the phone without a protector at all.

canecbr600 said:
Its clearer for one, the feel is just like using the phone without a protector at all.
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I'm the WORST at putting these dang screen protectors on, no steady hands. Knowing my luck i'll finally get it on and aligned right with no bubbles then to only notice i have fingerprint marks underneath, lol!!!

o0adam0o said:
I've never used a tempered glass screen protector.
How does it feel/look compared to regular screen protectors?
What benefits does tempered have over regular screen protectors?
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when i got my gs4 it was the first time i ever decided to use a tempered glass screen protector. i bought a mime glass screen protector. now i cant go back to the screen protectors that are flimsy like zaggs. the glass screen protector feels just like you are touching the screen itself and the sensitivity as far as the phone goes, it thinks you are just touching its own glass so you lose none. only way you can tell you got 1 on will be at the top where the cut out for the ear piece will be. they are more expensive but if you want the best i'd recommend getting a glass screen protector. i'm hoping mime picks up the g2. they have the best customer support.

drathian1 said:
This is the tempered glass one:
http://www.iloome.com/LG-G2-Screen-Protector-Tempered/dp/B00F4IJ93W
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Ah, that's new from the other day... Not sure I like the rounded corners on it, they don't follow the contour of the actual screen. Sort of ghetto...

gregish said:
The one you linked is flexible, so I'm not sure it's real glass. The site also links a more expensive tempered glass option which is thicker which I may pick up.
Only thing that could make it better is if it included the black top and bottom sections to cover the Verizon and lg logos.
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You do know glass can bend without breaking right? Fiber cables are glass.

just watched a few reviews on iloome glass screen protectors and they were all positive.. nothing negative.. I just installed the crystal hd by spigen which is pretty darn close to perfect.. these are undetectable other than the edges and not 100 percent the feel of glass.. I'd say 85 percent. I'll definitely purchase the glass one next time mostly for teh glass feel.. they are only around 10-15 dollars more.

gregish said:
The one you linked is flexible, so I'm not sure it's real glass. The site also links a more expensive tempered glass option which is thicker which I may pick up.
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Just FYI, I looked around some more and I saw a video of the "flex" model and it does "crack" on impact like a full glass one during the impact test. Obviously none of these splinter into shards to cut you, but the flexible one is definitely made of a material that is brittle enough to crack in the familiar spider web pattern of traditional tempered glass.
You can see this here at 7:25:

Just ordered one for my G2.
I got one similar on my Canon 5D MKIII DSLR and absolutely LOVE it!

Interesting this makes my choice harder
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I don't want to wait the two weeks for this to release but I really want one. Those glass protectors give you great protection. You can use almost any flimsy case with it and feel secure.
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black trim version
Just ordered one with the black trim which should cover the LG logo quite nicely for a very clean look.

xyltha said:
Just ordered one with the black trim which should cover the LG logo quite nicely for a very clean look.
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URL? I cant find it on iloome's site

Recommended Screen Protectors?

I've seen a lot of talk about cases but not much on screen protectors (aside from the tempered glass ones). On my OG Droid I used a Zagg Invisible Shield that worked well but had a bad orange peel look to it. My GF's iPhone has a "Power Support" screen protector on it which is crystal clear and works well.
What is everybody using? Are the tempered glass protectors where it's at now?

I always have used sgp spigen screen protectors, think they are the best ones.
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I know it's kind of pricey, but Zagg InvisibleShield Symphony Dry is the best in my opinion! Covers the front and back it's honestly my fav.

The Best Period
I'm currently using the iloome flex glass protectors. It looks great and it is real glass and it's only $16.99, but it is worth it. Looks nice and feels good. Plus its thinner then the Spigen nano glass protector.

xdax036 said:
I'm currently using the iloome flex glass protectors. It looks great and it is real glass and it's only $16.99, but it is worth it. Looks nice and feels good. Plus its thinner then the Spigen nano glass protector.
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aren't the edges coming off ? iloome stopped sending it out for now

I'm not having any problems with the edges don't know how aggressive you have to be for the edge of the protector to peel
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Never had an issue with Steinheil/Spigen

Privacy Screen Protector for my G2
Well I have this Privacy Screen Protector I purchased it from Fommy , and its working really very fine..no hard issues till now..so If someone looking for a privacy screen protector..can give a try to this one....its nice one to go for.....

Has anyone ever rocked their phone without a screen protector? if so, did you screen get scratched up? Reason I ask is my Diztronic case for my Verizon G2 is great but it pushed up my Verizon screen protector (dry one from the store, which was working great). Am I going to ruin my screen without a screen protector? Does anyone have a Diztronic case and a screen protector that works well with it?

I switched from my Ballistic case to the Tudia Melody, which I love, because the former was causing my Zagg Invisible Shield to pull up. But all my previous phones have been completely naked and never had any problems with scratches.
VZW LG G2

Does anyone have any issues with spigen and the proximity sensor like in this review? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E486GMU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1382404949&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
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cc1995 said:
Has anyone ever rocked their phone without a screen protector?
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I've always gone back and forth using them or going naked about 50% of the time. Never scratched a screen till this one... one week into use there was a tiny one dead center. I think it was actually sorta caused by the flip case. Either the metal ring on it out something got sick between the flap and screen.
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I saw some german ones that had holes for all the sensors, anyone has one of these?
I was thinking of invisible defender but not sure how the cutout is.
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cc1995 said:
Has anyone ever rocked their phone without a screen protector? if so, did you screen get scratched up? Reason I ask is my Diztronic case for my Verizon G2 is great but it pushed up my Verizon screen protector (dry one from the store, which was working great). Am I going to ruin my screen without a screen protector? Does anyone have a Diztronic case and a screen protector that works well with it?
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I ran my DNA completely naked. After a year it ended up having a few very fine scratches on the screen. Nothing horrible, but still there. I really like the feel of the bare glass, but may go back to a screen protector for my G2. I'm just not very good at installing them - maybe a glass one would be better... I don't know.

rfarrah said:
I ran my DNA completely naked. After a year it ended up having a few very fine scratches on the screen. Nothing horrible, but still there. I really like the feel of the bare glass, but may go back to a screen protector for my G2. I'm just not very good at installing them - maybe a glass one would be better... I don't know.
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http://youtu.be/_oJX99p3kEc
this seems foolproof for screen protector application and should be stickied ha hah
best in dust free no wind environment
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xdax036 said:
I'm currently using the iloome flex glass protectors. It looks great and it is real glass and it's only $16.99, but it is worth it. Looks nice and feels good. Plus its thinner then the Spigen nano glass protector.
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How much does it change the feel of the device? I love the idea of a non-plasticy protector.

just bought the Obliq pure oleophobic.
I'll post my thoughts on it as soon as it comes in

This one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2496233
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bigox said:
This one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2496233
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Looking closely at the edges of the screen protector on the phone, you will notice that the screen has about a 0.5mm radius all the way round it that is not sticking to the phone glass as a result of the glass curvature around all the phone screens edges.
I am having this same issue with my iloome flexible glass protector on my LG G2 as well sadly.
Without an external case that overlaps this edge I CANNOT recommend this glass screen protector as you run the fair risk of slicing yourself (i had to buy a gel case with overlap to mitigate this very real issue) or worse yet having a piece of glass screen protector break off in your skin because the glass screen protector is so thin and the edge is exposed around all the edges of the screen protector...
More details here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46601941

bigox said:
This one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2496233
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There is plenty of room around the bezel area for a case. This screen protector fits perfect.
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Who's using a uncurved screen protector

I wanted to know if I install a screen protector thats not built for the notes curved edges will it peel off?and information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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xda23 said:
I wanted to know if I install a screen protector thats not built for the notes curved edges will it peel off?and information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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there is a big thread about glass SP in the accessories section, http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/accessories/tempered-glass-screen-protectors-t2878038/page31. bottom line is, no SP (glass or regular) will fit the note 4 entirely. all of them out there right now only covers the flat surface of the screen, not the edges. currently only the supershieldz and spigen ones work properly, without covering the edges of course.

**** I'm running naked lol

JUSMEJOSE said:
**** I'm running naked lol
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i am too but then again, i dont care if it gets scratched since its going back due to display defect. waiting for mine to come off back order and to be shipped.

Skinomi makes a shield just like the old Zagg ones that works well and it's only $9 shipped via Amazon with a lifetime warranty

twistedumbrella said:
Skinomi makes a shield just like the old Zagg ones that works well and it's only $9 shipped via Amazon with a lifetime warranty
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Do you have a download link to this screen protector that your talking about. Thanks.
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xda23 said:
Do you have a download link to this screen protector that your talking about. Thanks.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00L4K9EES/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1414029131&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40
I'm hoping download was a typo.

don't get the skinomi one. they will leave imprints from the s-pen. i use ismooth hd screen protectors. They don't reach the edge so they won't peel, but that won't matter if you use a case.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...qid=1414035411&sr=8-1&keywords=note+4+ismooth

Supcase beetle frost black is awesome on my white note 4. I use similar case on my m8. These two devices are a perfect match .

Glass screen protector

Has anyone installed a full glass screen protector yet? If Yes did it work?
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I'm also interested in a tempered glass protector but I can't find one that had decent reviews. So what gives? What are you guys using? What do you like?
--Mike
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So far they don't work. I bought two. One of them was a super guardz brand and the other a vetroo. The adhesive is only used on the edges and the top and bottom so it's not like the usual tempered glass that sticks to the screen with an adhesive that's all over the protector. They're very flimsy and click a lot and won't work with a case. I preordered the OtterBox defender and I'm waiting the 1-2 months that it will take for it to come. I will be careful until then.
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I had that Nano liquid screen protector on my Nexus 6 and it worked great I did drop it one time and it did not scratch at all. Now will it protect better than a glass one idk. But it's better than nothing.
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I just ordered my new case spigen I have used them since the note 3. Amazing and very nice case. I really need to find a screen protector anyone have any good brands?
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ice5192 said:
I just ordered my new case spigen I have used them since the note 3. Amazing and very nice case. I really need to find a screen protector anyone have any good brands?
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Xtremeguard wet apps are great for the price and stuck well to the corners. Some cases will still push it up tho.
Skinomi has the best full body protection I've seen so far, but will only work with certain cases too.
Tempered glass protectors have yet to work on any edge device to my knowledge.
Samsung official pet/dry film protectors look like they have a great fit as well, but will have issues with lifting from most cases too.
Hope some of that helps dude.
I'm using Skinomi TechSkin Full Coverage with Spigen Thin Fit case.

KillaHurtz said:
Xtremeguard wet apps are great for the price and stuck well to the corners. Some cases will still push it up tho.
Skinomi has the best full body protection I've seen so far, but will only work with certain cases too.
Tempered glass protectors have yet to work on any edge device to my knowledge.
Samsung official pet/dry film protectors look like they have a great fit as well, but will have issues with lifting from most cases too.
Hope some of that helps dude.
I'm using Skinomi TechSkin Full Coverage with Spigen Thin Fit case.
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Do you have a link? For Amazon?
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KillaHurtz said:
Xtremeguard wet apps are great for the price and stuck well to the corners. Some cases will still push it up tho.
Skinomi has the best full body protection I've seen so far, but will only work with certain cases too.
Tempered glass protectors have yet to work on any edge device to my knowledge.
Samsung official pet/dry film protectors look like they have a great fit as well, but will have issues with lifting from most cases too.
Hope some of that helps dude.
I'm using Skinomi TechSkin Full Coverage with Spigen Thin Fit case.
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Does your s pen leave marks or dents on your screen protector?
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Does your s pen leave marks or dents on your screen protector?
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My skinomi is set to arrive Tuesday and I will be doing a video review.

KillaHurtz said:
Xtremeguard wet apps are great for the price and stuck well to the corners. Some cases will still push it up tho.
Skinomi has the best full body protection I've seen so far, but will only work with certain cases too.
Tempered glass protectors have yet to work on any edge device to my knowledge.
Samsung official pet/dry film protectors look like they have a great fit as well, but will have issues with lifting from most cases too.
Hope some of that helps dude.
I'm using Skinomi TechSkin Full Coverage with Spigen Thin Fit case.
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On your recommendation, that's what I'm getting until things shake out a little more. I was going to be patient until my Spigen case came in but it arrived 6 days early, lol! Now I just want to put the Note 4 away and slap a sim in the 7! I could go back to T-Mob and have them put something on, but they just pissed me off!

I have been reading that none of the curved screen protectors out now work. They are saying that they only have adhesive on the sides. Hope they will come out with one that works good.

Screen protector case combos are slim to none on phone. Spigen worked well with the skinomi, leaving edges in tact, however the bezel covers made it much harder (than the s7 edge) to get on. Overall fit and feel are good, providing better clarity and original feel compared to xtremeguard. Product fails for me because it was $30+ and the side protection was useless. I would rather spend my cash with xtremeguard and get quintuple the product. One corner refuses to go down, and is gonna bug the living hell out of me. Definitely paying for the name and advertising with this one.
Will add a few pics later on.

After searching Amazon and other sources, I decided to go with a temporary solution for now. None of the reviews can be trusted yet.
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RaymondPJR said:
After searching Amazon and other sources, I decided to go with a temporary solution for now. None of the reviews can be trusted yet.
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I called amazon and theu refunded me the $30 on the skinomi for the extended install time and the bunk quality of the side protection. My advice, go with Xtremeguard, they have kicked /-\$$ in every device I have had and they are beyond afforable.

I took my keys today and put them in the pocket my phone was guess the results? Perfectly fine everyone will believe anything and everything they see get a nice case and you will be fine... this is my 12th galaxy device and by far the freaking best...
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The OtterBox tempered glass screen protector in this video looks interesting because it is cut smaller so it won't interfere with cases. Unfortunately, it is the most expensive of the bunch. (I am not affiliated with the video creator in any way.)

ice5192 said:
I took my keys today and put them in the pocket my phone was guess the results? Perfectly fine everyone will believe anything and everything they see get a nice case and you will be fine... this is my 12th galaxy device and by far the freaking best...
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Thanks everyone is tripping about that YouTube video with the scratch test. I don't think I will be scratching my phone with something as hard as the guy in the video did.

I don't know why they are making them without adhesive in the middle.

jason504 said:
I don't know why they are making them without adhesive in the middle.
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I was thinking the same, just doesn't make sense.

Yeah i think we all need to find a screen protector cause excuse my language but this is complete bull****. My phone has so many niks & scratches on it that it sickens me. Not even a wk with this dam thing never touched anything hard, nevet dropped & unless in my hand it sits in my pocket. Sorry but there is no dam reason i should have scratches & niks all over from maybe being in my pocket with some dam change a few times!