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Hey guys, I just took my screen protector off today because it was getting dirty. But im wondering, can I really just go without the screen protector? How reliable is the gorrilla glass on this thing? I wonder if Rogers even put gorilla glass on the captivate phones. Anyway, what are peoples experiences without using a screen protecotr?
I have never had an issue other than fingerprints.
I am careful though and do not put it in a pocket with anything metal.
i was wondering the same thing a while back then i found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912515
Lots of people sharing their experience.
I always use a screen protector because I know one day I will get rid of this phone and I want it looking perfect. The gorilla glass will scratch.
No protection on my cappy. Been in my pocket with keys. Looks brand new.
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No protection on my cappy. Been in my pocket with keys. Looks brand new.
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Lol i dont get it, people are saying they do get screatchs from keys and some people dont. Anyway somehow I reached into my desk and discovered I had saved 2 extra screen protectors.....so i guess im gonna use them anyway.
I've dropped my phone and had it in my pocket with keys and coins. Just a cleaning with a cloth to clear finer prints and smudges and the screen looks brand new.
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After almost 14 months use including dropping it on pavement several times (always find your phone before you get out of your truck ), throwing it in my front pocket with keys, etc., I have two or three tiny scratches that you have to look for.
Pretty impressed with the durability but I also consciously avoid doing the previously mentioned "oops" actions.
Never have used a screen protector, throw it into my pocket - "usually" without keys or coins. My screen looks the same as the day I brought it home - wonderful stuff this gorilla glass.
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i have used the generic screen protectors, that are super cheap but dont cover the entire front of the screen just fits over the display area, i took that off a few days ago cause i realized the ares not covered (the top and bottom) are completely new looking. finger prints and smudges a a P.I.T.A. but the glass feels SOOO smooth compared to the protector...
btw this is a question...they usually go in the Q&A section....
I took scissors to my screen.. Pretty good, too.. Scratched that thing, and even heard some 'scratching' 'oh no, I musta scratched it' sounds while doing it.. It came out completely clean.
I have also dropped it from about 6 feet, having it land on a corner.. and all it did was put a dent in the corner.. (This happened a couple of times)
This phone is almost indestructible.
No screen protecter here and has been threw some crap and.looks.brand new...my sis had one but in my own opionion it took away from the badass display
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Scratch resistant not scratch proof.
jack man said:
i was wondering the same thing a while back then i found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912515
Lots of people sharing their experience.
I always use a screen protector because I know one day I will get rid of this phone and I want it looking perfect. The gorilla glass will scratch.
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I stopped using screen protectors on my cappy almost a year ago
I have one SLIGHT scratch that you really have to look for.
Don't set it on table tops screen faced down(that's just dumb)
Make it a rule of thumb to keep your phone in a pocket for itself with nothing else in it
Just take care of it, the rest takes care of itself.
I've had mine almost a year without a protector and it looks brand new. And I'm kinda hard on my phones.
Almost been a year now with no screen protector just some surface scratches but nothing major. As for screen protectors go i hate them. They collect dust and scratch super easily well worth it if you dont have a phone with gorilla glass but not worth it with the captivate.
Just wish they had made the body out of something else because it scratches real easy but a simple $1 case fixed that
Can't stand screen protectors. Have had no scratches yet. I work construction often digging trenches, and have pulled my phone our of my pocket that was full of sand and rocks. Still looks brand new.
I do use a body glove case because without it, I have a hard time holding the phone
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Mine's naked too and it looks brand new. But there are scratches nevertheless. Micro ones that most lighting doesn't seem to reveal. It's weird but here in the office, I can't see any scratches at all. Good lighting. But when I use it at church, for some reason, the overhead lights show tons of scratches.
No screen protector, just the Body Glove Mirage skin shown here: http://www.amazon.com/Body-Glove-Mirage-Samsung-Captivate/dp/B0040M7H96
I generally throw it in the pocket opposite the one with my keys, but it does get thrown in with other stuff, like sunglasses, usb sticks, etc. Had it for over a year now and no scratches. Very resilient. Protectors definitely take away from the beauty of the screen, but it really depends on how hard you are on your phone.
No screen protector here. I somehow have a scratch on the screen though. Not sure how that happened but it isn't too noticeable and life goes on.
Dear All,
Did anyone purchase and install a Skinomi screen protector on their Nexus 7 yet? What is the general opinion on the Skinomi Techskin screen protector? Your comments are highly regarded as I'm thinking which wet screen protector to purchase for my Nexus 7.
Thanks.
I personally do not like Skinomi. they damage and bruise easily in my opinion. For the price you pay the quality degrades quick. Bruising occurs more frequently in wet screen protectors I buy.
My skinomi just arrived today and best buy installed it perfectly for free. I'm letting it sit for a day until I use it. I'll keep you updated.
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My skinomi just arrived today and best buy installed it perfectly for free. I'm letting it sit for a day until I use it. I'll keep you updated.
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I installed the carbon-fiber one on my N7; first time installing a skin type cover and wet screen protector.
Getting everything lined up was a pain for the skin itself. Had to pull it up and recenter several times, and still didn't get it perfect as I had hoped.
You use a heat gun/hairdryer to "seal" it to the device, so it doesn't peel off after you've installed it.
I don't worry about sitting my N7 down on tables/chairs now, as there's no chance to accidentally scratch the back.
The screen protector went on without an issue, just take your time and keep your fingertips wet with solution. Watch their instructional youtube videos before trying.
The resilience/self healing of the screen protector seems poor. Scrape your fingernail into it, and the mark is there forever, but it's only noticeable when the screen is off.
The protector finger/slide feel is better than dry protectors I've used, but it's not like naked glass.
The viewing quality of the screen doesn't seem impaired at all by the protector. No weird off-angle reflection or rainbow effects, or texture while the screen is on.
IMO it works, but is overpriced for what you get.
Still waiting on my Skinomi Carbon with Protector...how long did it take for you? How is the 'gripiness' of the carbon? I like the stock rubbery feel and don't want to drop it.
Thanks
RF
my skinomi should arrive any day now. will post review n pic sometime this weekend i suppose.
and remember, code get25 will get u 25% off. $20 for both nexus and RAZR protector including shipping n tax? i dig it.
I let mine sit for about 30 hours and then took a look at it. The bottom right corner is BARELY too long and hangs over the edge a little bit. Everywhere else fits perfectly, so I know it's a problem with the protector. It goes to the edge everywhere else. I'll power it on in the morning. $12 with one day shipping with Amazon Prime and I think it's worth it. I put my TPU case on it and don't notice the corner. I'll let you know if it peels back.
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Still waiting on my Skinomi Carbon with Protector...how long did it take for you? How is the 'gripiness' of the carbon? I like the stock rubbery feel and don't want to drop it.
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RF
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Gripness is poor compared to the glorious naked back of the N7, which is the best I've felt on a tablet. Slippery even though it's textured. Disappointing, but seems protective against surface scratches.
Took probably 45 mins to install skin and screen protector.
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The edges haven't peeled up anymore. Screen is clear and looks good. However, after using the Zagg on my Galaxy Nexus, the Skinomi on my nexus 7 is like using flypaper. I HATE the feel of it. I'm sure it'll improve over time, but it's not even close to the quality of my Zagg. If I had to choose again, I'd choose Zagg.
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Installed Skimoni on my Nexus 7 2 weeks ago, love it, easy to install, screen was not responsive for a few hours after installation but now everything is ok.
I've been using a Skinomi for a couple weeks and I think it's good. I decided to go with just a screen protector rather than a case. Most of the cases I've seen make the N7 too thick in my opinion.
The screen protector went on easily enough. I did get a bit of dust under the screen protector near the right edge that I notice every time I look at my N7. I agree that the screen protector takes away from the great feel of the naked screen but since the screen isn't gorilla glass, I think it needs something to protect it.
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Keep them coming..
Dear All,
I knew there would be N7 owners that installed Skinomi screen protectors I just had to ask...Now, we need pics to see your results. I ordered mine on July 28 and still haven't got it yet. I'm getting it shipped to Canada but it should of arrived by now. Keep the comments rolling in... :good:
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Dear All,
I knew there would be N7 owners that installed Skinomi screen protectors I just had to ask...Now, we need pics to see your results. I ordered mine on July 28 and still haven't got it yet. I'm getting it shipped to Canada but it should of arrived by now. Keep the comments rolling in... :good:
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just installed it last night. this morning it looks glorious.
First thoughts:
- less than 15 minutes to install. just make sure u follow the video instructions EXACTLY. when it asks u to put water on ur hand, u ask, how much? when it want u to pick up the protector, u ask, how slow should i move? For a first time user with wet installation, that was a walk in a park. clean device. spray fingers. spray protector. peel. spray protector again. stick. slide. remove bubble. pat to dry.
- there are smudges and micro bubbles, but by morning they're all gone. don't worry.
- the smoothness feeling is different, the skinomi feels a little more "sticky", especially if u put pressure. but if ur a light-touch user, it's just as smooth.
- under reflection, i can almost see why it's called "orange peel texture", but i could not feel it in my hand. a bit "sticky" but nowhere near "rough".
- it's somewhat fingerprint resistant, but not 100% smudge-resistant.
- the skin feels a bit "soft", so scratching it with ur nail or keys will leave a mark, but u can't feel that mark at all and it seems to disappear after awhile.
- clarity is top-notch. i could not find any difference in color or brightness when i test it with a couple 1080p movies (Lorax for color, Wall-E for darker environment)
- size/cut quality, however, is the only "not perfect" score. it's a tiny bit smaller than my nexus (about 1, maybe 1.5mm at most) so the edges where the screen protector ends, and fairly *thick*, so it is a bit "sharp" (u can feel this when u slide down the notification from outside the protector into the screen) and it does attract dust in the corners.
overall, very happy. not incredibly happy or anything (abit thick and soft and sticky from what i expected), but it's clear, protects, and barely noticeable.
will take pic later...
I give it a 7/10. I got the Black Carbon kit. Skinomi is the only mfg that I can find, that also covers the bottom part of the silver bezel. I wish they included 4 more strips for the top half of the bezel. The Carbon back could probably be about 1mm longer in length. If you line up the speaker cut out perfectly (equal distance all around the perimeter of the speaker), the bottom microphone hole gets covered. I had to "cheat" the skin down so the edge of the speaker cut out on top, was right at the edge of the speaker. That left about 1mm of space at the bottom of the speaker where you can see the dimpled rubber stock back. This also leaves about 1mm of space on the top, near the Micro USB, where you can see the stock back. But this does line all the mic holes up and it is flush at the bottom. You *really* have to look hard to see this, so 9/10. The side pieces look fine, although around the POGO Plug takes some fiddling.
The screen protector it a "soft type" (I call the rubbery/vinyl type soft, and the plastic type hard). I have a Seidio "hard" type on my Nexus S, and love it. It doesn't have a mark on it after 2 years and looks like glass with the screen off and light reflected off it. This screen protector has very slight "orange Peel" and also what look like "crease marks" all over it. You can only see these with the screen off and looking at reflected light, with the screen on, it is perfect. It does scuff. I like that it had actual cut outs for both the camera and flash. Install was fine (steamy bathroom and latex gloves), no bubbles and imperfections do disappear after 24 hours and fit is perfect. 8/10.
These are all niggles, I'll be leaving it on.
After having mine on to about a week, my screen has started losing responsiveness until I reboot. Probably a rogue app, but it makes me wonder.
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I've had one on for a few weeks now. I have to say I'm not a huge fan. I would describe the texture as gummy and it has made my tablet less pleasant to use. I'm probably going to switch it out for the default screen protector that comes with otterbox I intend to purchase. I've had a much better experience with those on a couple of other devices.
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I've had one on for a few weeks now. I have to say I'm not a huge fan. I would describe the texture as gummy and it has made my tablet less pleasant to use. I'm probably going to switch it out for the default screen protector that comes with otterbox I intend to purchase. I've had a much better experience with those on a couple of other devices.
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i agree. gummy is a better word to describe it. i was going with "soft and sticky" :silly:
but for me it's not overly gummy, and the "gummy-ness" does protect from finger prints and scratches. it does leave a mark but it "heals" up pretty well.
also, just realized that i kind of missed the center abit, so the space on the left is a bit larger than the right, and the bottom right corner kinda lift up abit. completely fine, but being a perfectionist with screen protectors, i feel like i have to redo it.....
anybody can comment on redo-ing a Skinomi?
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I like that it had actual cut outs for both the camera and flash.
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Flash??? i didnt kno Nexus7 has flash!
Cant you just contact them for a free replacement if you messed up? I think I read somewhere that they do that.
I know most screen protector manufacturers allow that.
I just ordered a screen protector (no back protection, not a fan of the fake carbon/aluminum stuff) for $12 after shipping. Found a 25% off coupon online, it was "get25" I think.
I've used both dry and wet application type protectors in the past. And yea, the dry ones always feel better, but I still prefer the wet ones because its easier to get a perfect fit.
If you're good any fitting screen protectors perfectly or just dont care that it might be slighhttly off, then go for a dry application one.
I personally cant stand if the edge of the protector isnt parallel to the edge of the screen, or if the spacing on the edges are uneven lol. So I go for wet ones.
yup. just saw FAQ that it's easy to remove, wash, and re-apply. guess that's what i'll be doing when i get home
(maybe this time i'll take pictures... lol)
Hi everyone!
I"m very excited for Aug 10th to get this phone... and even though it's shatterproof, I've heard from a few people on YouTube that the phone is NOT scratchproof :/ So we are still going to have to search for the Best Screen Protector.
As new ones come out and are verified, I will update this post! Good luck with the search everyone. My first one that I'm going to try is Probably the Mr Shield or an OMOTON one. I don't see amFilm yet, but it's early still.
Cheers!
Stu
I had the Z force. The screen came pre-installed with a plastic protector which scratches instantly. I never removed mine, just placed a glass one over it. When I did that the screen became super reflective because there were too many layers of stuff (it was annoying). This time I will remove the plastic screen protective the moment the glass one arrives. From the old phone they say that the Verizon glass protectors were the best, I think they are listed as flexible glass. Others have said they used different brands that have worked well too, so we will just have to try and see. One things for sure, it will need a glass protector right out of the box unless you like scratches.
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I had the Z force. The screen came pre-installed with a plastic protector which scratches instantly. I never removed mine, just placed a glass one over it. When I did that the screen became super reflective because there were too many layers of stuff (it was annoying). This time I will remove the plastic screen protective the moment the glass one arrives. From the old phone they say that the Verizon glass protectors were the best, I think they are listed as flexible glass. Others have said they used different brands that have worked well too, so we will just have to try and see. One things for sure, it will need a glass protector right out of the box unless you like scratches.
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Sorry to burst your bubble but the plastic protector is non user removable on the Z2
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Sorry to burst your bubble but the plastic protector is non user removable on the Z2
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You haven't burst my bubble, this is good news. It's one less step I have to take now to get my glass protector on. I would suggest everyone get the absolute thinnest glass screen protector you can find to keep the light touches responsive and screen glare to a minimum.
While Amazon is amazing, it can be incredibly frustrating trying to sift through the hundreds of cheap Chinese junk products to find the quality ones. You can't always go by reviews either. I like to look for bigg-ish name brands and read their product page thoroughly. I decided to go with this protector: https://www.amazon.com/Protector-Skinomi-Hardness-Ballistic-Tempered/dp/B071G6ZV7J/ It's made by Skinomi which makes high quality products. They also listed the glass to be .33mm thick which is the thinnest I could find. I checked the Verizon website and they had two options, one not listing the thickness and the other being .4.
Also the Skinomi one mentions something about clarity and I suspect that the cheaper protectors are the ones with a lot of reflection to them. Not sure on that. I will come back and give my review of the Skinomi glass protector when I get it on the phone.
I bought this same brand last year for my Moto Z and it has been great. So I ordered the Moto Z2 force version. Hopefully quality will be as good:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072M7WH6N/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got my phone today and put on the Skinomi protector within 5 seconds. No bubbles, easy install, no extra glare, and I can give the screen the absolute lightest touch and it responds. I'm talking I can barely feel the touch on the tip of my finger and it works. That .33mm thickness works well.
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The Verizon ones look the best as they cover more of the screen.
https://www.verizonwireless.com/acc...lass-display-protector-moto-z2-force-edition/
One member here has one and I am waiting to hear back about it.
The Verizon one is great! No complaints so far.
Yeahhhh....IQshield one not so good. Doesn't apply correctly to the screen. Used all 3 and every single one has a nice bubble in the lower right of the device next to the home button. Glass feels good, but either my device has a nice bend in the lower right or the glass just isn't flat. Other interesting thing....3 pack of protectors, yet only ONE set of installation stuff (prep pad/dust remover sticker).....weird. I'd just recommend staying far away from this one. Has good reviews, but I don't get how. And I'm not a rookie when it comes to screen protectors, so I know I'm putting this thing on right...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0721671TX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I used this one and I have no bubbles at all! Moto Z2 Force Screen Protector [2-Pack], ILLUMI AquaShield Full Coverage Screen Protector for Moto Z2 Force HD Clear Anti-Bubble Film https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0721LSQHC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_A4ZZPt6yqgSTa
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Yeahhhh....IQshield one not so good. Doesn't apply correctly to the screen. Used all 3 and every single one has a nice bubble in the lower right of the device next to the home button. Glass feels good, but either my device has a nice bend in the lower right or the glass just isn't flat. Other interesting thing....3 pack of protectors, yet only ONE set of installation stuff (prep pad/dust remover sticker).....weird. I'd just recommend staying far away from this one. Has good reviews, but I don't get how. And I'm not a rookie when it comes to screen protectors, so I know I'm putting this thing on right...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0721671TX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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The bubbles usually go away by the end of the first day.
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The bubbles usually go away by the end of the first day.
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I know bubbles usually go away in a short time.
It's not bubbles, though. The entire lower right to the right of the fingerprint sensor doesn't adhere to screen. So either my device came bent or the batch of protectors I got are slightly warped in that lower right.
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I know bubbles usually go away in a short time.
It's not bubbles, though. The entire lower right to the right of the fingerprint sensor doesn't adhere to screen. So either my device came bent or the batch of protectors I got are slightly warped in that lower right.
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I've had that happen before with certain phones. No brand could fix it. Even this phone did it right in the beginning and over the course of a day it fully sealed. Good luck in solving this because it can be very annoying.
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I've had that happen before with certain phones. No brand could fix it. Even this phone did it right in the beginning and over the course of a day it fully sealed. Good luck in solving this because it can be very annoying.
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Agreed. Nothing makes a 700+ dollar phone look cheap like a nice big air gap under a screen protector lol
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I used this one and I have no bubbles at all! Moto Z2 Force Screen Protector [2-Pack], ILLUMI AquaShield Full Coverage Screen Protector for Moto Z2 Force HD Clear Anti-Bubble Film https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0721LSQHC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_A4ZZPt6yqgSTa
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Of course it has no bubbles because it's plastic and you did a good job putting it on. Nice rainbow effect with the light though.
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I got my phone today and put on the Skinomi protector within 5 seconds. No bubbles, easy install, no extra glare, and I can give the screen the absolute lightest touch and it responds. I'm talking I can barely feel the touch on the tip of my finger and it works. That .33mm thickness works well.
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The Verizon ones look the best as they cover more of the screen.
https://www.verizonwireless.com/acc...lass-display-protector-moto-z2-force-edition/
One member here has one and I am waiting to hear back about it.
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Wow $25... Lifetime warranty?
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I also had an issue with a persistent gap, using this screen protector, in the upper left and right corners (left of the FFC and right of the flash). https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072Q55HFY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I ordered a different brand, but intended to just leave this one on until it arrived. After about 36 hours and heating up and cooling down a few times, the gaps had disappeared. My theory is that the phone's screen is just not as flat as a traditional glass panel, so you do not have two perfectly flat mating surfaces when using a tempered glass screen protector. It seems the screen is soft enough to eventually form to the screen protector, as i'm sure the screen protector is a more stable material than the screen.
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I know bubbles usually go away in a short time.
It's not bubbles, though. The entire lower right to the right of the fingerprint sensor doesn't adhere to screen. So either my device came bent or the batch of protectors I got are slightly warped in that lower right.
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Mine does the same thing, got the IQ
I got this one. Should have been $35 from T-Mobile but I got it free since I know the workers there almost intimately. Should tell you how often I go to that specific store. They didn't have Zs in stock but ordered one for me.
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I got this one. Should have been $35 from T-Mobile but I got it free since I know the workers there almost intimately. Should tell you how often I go to that specific store. They didn't have Zs in stock but ordered one for me.
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How is it. I got this one to try from skinomi
https://www.amazon.com/Protector-Sk...084&sr=8-5&keywords=z2+force+screen+protector
I didn't like how it set on the phone, couldn't get it to adhere everywhere. Currently I got a z play screen protector on my device. It cover the fingerprint partially, but seems to be better then the skinomi.
https://www.amazon.com/protector-Co...1279&sr=1-32&keywords=z+play+screen+protector
I'm not sure because of the black bottom and top and the screen protector makes it so I can't see any non adhesiveness.
So I just got the Zagg screen protector yesterday from best buy. looks really good and fits really well with the defender Otterbox case. one thing i noticed later on when watching videos is where the screen curves near the edge there is a line that runs down the side right in the middle if the curve on both sides. Not a super big problem but once i noticed it, kinda is annoying. when doing everyday things you wont see it but when in landscape and the screen is a bright color it will stand out. Anyone else have this screen protector and can verify if theirs has the same problem? ill try and get a picture when i can get hold of another phone.
Can you at least post a picture? This is too long to read.
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I contacted zagg and they said it's adhesive on the curved part on the screen and that's what's making that line. As I said in my post when I can I will post a picture.
I think all curved protectors have that line on the very edges. Its the adhesive ( since no glass protectors are full adhesive coverage ). My Zizo Bolt screen protector does the same. Still looks/ feels great even with the faint line and I wouldn't dare run without a protector lol
And it's hard to post a pic because the line is so faint.
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Ya not a big deal. Just thought the line was odd. So far loving everything about this phone.
And that's why they usually paint the edges black.
On another note it maybe more prevalent on the zaggs because they use a stronger adhesive and it's slightly thicker
Well what is nice is that there is no Halo effect on the screen protector like there was on the note 5. That was terrible and collected so much crap in it.
Yup no halo. I'm not using the zagg but I'm sure the zizo tgsp is of equal quality. Thank god they didn't do black edges!
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I think all curved protectors have that line on the very edges. Its the adhesive ( since no glass protectors are full adhesive coverage ). My Zizo Bolt screen protector does the same. Still looks/ feels great even with the faint line and I wouldn't dare run without a protector lol
And it's hard to post a pic because the line is so faint.
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How do you like your Zizo Bolt case, the screen protector and the holster so far?
I am considering ordering it, but not sure about the glass. Is the adhesive on all 4 sides or just the top and bottom?
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Can you at least post a picture? This is too long to read.
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Did you have an image? I was thinking of getting this and want to see how bad it is.
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How do you like your Zizo Bolt case, the screen protector and the holster so far?
I am considering ordering it, but not sure about the glass. Is the adhesive on all 4 sides or just the top and bottom?
Thx
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The adhesive is on all 4 sides. The way they designed it to cut around the earpiece and cameras, it's completely sealed against dirt which is awesome. I've used the bolt case on a few phones and love them. They hold up well against drops.
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I got the zagg glass for my note 8 I guess it will work but wish there was a better option, screen just doesn't look as good as other glass screen protectors. I think I would even be happier with one that just ended before the curve and be really thin ... I wish i looked at the forums a bit more for the price the whitestone is looking like a better option the more i look at the phone , such a great looking screen before the zagg got put on, the full glued on ones look so much better with not fuzzy lines on each side. I wonder if i got the LOCA glue and used with the zagg would make it look better then it does now. ugh hate wasting money .... dam you Samsung and your curved edges lol
I'm really liking the Zagg Glass Curve. Extremely easy install; Case friendly; No screen sensitivity issues at all. Looks great!
The Zagg Curve has been improved immensely over what they provided for the S*+. Thicker, nor more loose edges with dust getting under the screen. I have just one complaint.
The dot matrix drives me nuts outdoors, when the phone is off and if the screen isn't up bright enough to make it disappear.
yeah ive used it for two days outside so far and the dot matrix is driving me nuts , also the little gap makes a huge glare and takes away from clarity when out side
razor237 said:
yeah ive used it for two days outside so far and the dot matrix is driving me nuts , also the little gap makes a huge glare and takes away from clarity when out side
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Just take it out when the suns down that way it doesn't glare[emoji6][emoji4][emoji21]
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Slicktune22 said:
Just take it out when the suns down that way it doesn't glare[emoji6][emoji4][emoji21]
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Lol too funny ...... Well my zagg didn't last too long ouch , Haven't taken it off yet but I think my screen is still good I hope
Is this the best option or is there a better one?
dpoverlord said:
Is this the best option or is there a better one?
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Whitestone dome glass is better, it's a pain in the rear to install but it offers full adhesive layer instead of just the top and sides without the dot matrix of the zagg.
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i bought the zagg protector today. have a similar line, not sure if it's affecting touch capabilities though
I just applied my Ringke Dual Easy Wing Screen Protector. It was quite nifty the way they designed everything for a pretty much dustless install.
My question for anyone else that has used this screen protector on this phone or any phone, does the horizontal line in the film from where the two backing pieces were split, Step#2 And Step #3, ever work its way out?
It's not real noticeable only from certain angles.
8/21 3:50PM EST - Fingerprints created fine with no issues
8/29..The spen does leave marks in the screen protector
It's so hard to try to get a picture of it
Androider4Life said:
I just applied my Ringke Dual Easy Wing Screen Protector. It was quite nifty the way they designed everything for a pretty much dustless install.
My question for anyone else that has used this screen protector on this phone or any phone, does the horizontal line in the film from where the two backing pieces were split, Step#2 And Step #3, ever work its way out?
It's not real noticeable only from certain angles.
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Mine will arrive sometime today. I'll let you know if I experience any lines of any kind within the view of the screen.
Can you tell me if the screen protector is smooth? Will it interfere with smooth movement of the S-Pen over the screen? Thanks
done12many2 said:
Mine will arrive sometime today. I'll let you know if I experience any lines of any kind within the view of the screen.
Can you tell me if the screen protector is smooth? Will it interfere with smooth movement of the S-Pen over the screen? Thanks
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It's completely smooth. I haven't turned the phone on it, but I just took the Spen across it and it feels like nothing is there.
Androider4Life said:
It's completely smooth. I haven't turned the phone on it, but I just took the Spen across it and it feels like nothing is there.
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Thanks for the info. Looks like mine just showed up. I'll get it on in the next couple of hours and report back.
Random question! Up to what part does the wing cover? Is it compatible with a DBrand skin?
gbert15 said:
Random question! Up to what part does the wing cover? Is it compatible with a DBrand skin?
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Covers both the left and right side of the phone and even goes over the rounded edge on the back
Here's a picture so you can see how far around the back it goes. And I took a picture of the sides so you can see the coverage around the buttons
Androider4Life said:
I just applied my Ringke Dual Easy Wing Screen Protector. It was quite nifty the way they designed everything for a pretty much dustless install.
My question for anyone else that has used this screen protector on this phone or any phone, does the horizontal line in the film from where the two backing pieces were split, Step#2 And Step #3, ever work its way out?
It's not real noticeable only from certain angles.
8/21 3:50PM EST - Fingerprints created fine with no issues
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I just got it installed and I see the horizontal (ever so slight) indention in the orange peel surface of the screen protector. Mine doesn't have any air under that line so even at the right angle, I can't get a picture of it. It's completely invisible when the screen is on and you can't even see it with the screen off unless you angle the phone perfectly to catch a glance of it. If you wouldn't have started this thread, I would have never noticed it and I'm very picky. Lol
That said, this screen protector is much nicer then previous PET film type protectors I've used. Very smooth and doesn't have that rubbery feel to it in the least bit. I don't see s-pen intentions after using it either. Huge plus! The install method made a dust/particle free install a breeze.. Probably the best $9 screen protector we're ever going to see again.
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I just got it installed and I see the horizontal (ever so slight) indention in the orange peel surface of the screen protector. Mine doesn't have any air under that line so even at the right angle, I can't get a picture of it. It's completely invisible when the screen is on and you can't even see it with the screen off unless you angle the phone perfectly to catch a glance of it. If you wouldn't have started this thread, I would have never noticed it and I'm very picky. Lol
That said, this screen protector is much nicer then previous PET film type protectors I've used. Very smooth and doesn't have that rubbery feel to it in the least bit. I don't see s-pen intentions after using it either. Huge plus! The install method made a dust/particle free install a breeze.. Probably the best $9 screen protector we're ever going to see again.
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I just had a chance to fire up my phone and everything and yeah you can't see that line at all when the screen's on.. I think the last time I had a note was like the note 4 and I had a zagg film screen protector on it. And I know that thing had major orange peel and was soft and you could indent it with your finger or the s pen. This screen protector is nothing nothing like that
The install was great. They could have made the numbers on the tabs a darker color. When I first read the instructions and it was telling me the numbers I didn't see them
How about fingerprints and glare... I had their Matt one before on the note 10 plus I was very happy with that one
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How about fingerprints and glare... I had their Matt one before on the note 10 plus I was very happy with that one
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I'd have to get back to you on that. I was camping this weekend and do not have a case for the phone yet. So I literally put my screen protector on and then put it back in the box.
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How about fingerprints and glare... I had their Matt one before on the note 10 plus I was very happy with that one
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Fingerprints are definitely an issue with this screen protector. The install turned out so flawlessly that I can look past that.
There's no horizontal line.
Fingerprints wipe off easily and I feel like there's less than on just the plain glass. This is my favourite screen protector because I can swipe type easily with no sticky feeling and the spen glides right over it.
Will this work with the Otto Defender pro case?
Spen does leave marks in the screen protector
Androider4Life said:
Spen does leave marks in the screen protector
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Yeah, I spoke too soon in my previous reply. It definitely does, but not as bad as I've had with previous PET type screen protectors.
S-Pen does leave marks, but they fade. Not completely, but they fade quite a bit.
This is easily my favorite screen protector, and I've tried the cheap ones all the way up to Whitestone Dome on my Note 10+. I really liked the Whitestone Dome, but it just affected the fingerprint scanner too much. Plus they raise the price with each new phone.
So now my Note 10+ and my Note 20 Ultra both have the Ringke Dual Easy Wing screen protectors on them.
If you check the Amazon reviews for it, the first one is mine. Pics were taken right after installation.
I'm extremely impressed with this screen protector. I thought it was going to be rubbery and leave tons of marks on the screen when using the S-Pen, but it feels almost like the glass below it and leaves very little marks that go away quickly. To answer the OP's question from being a vinyl graphics installer over the last 20 years, you want to be VERY careful when dealing with folds and application material that go over the screen, and I'll explain what I mean by that. When you are removing the dust layers 2 and 3, you want to be careful NOT to run the squeegee OVER the one that is remaining on the screen, depending on which one you pulled off first.
Adhesive likes to lay down and connect to the screen in a horizontal way, so if you have a raised application material - the dust layer - still on the screen and you squeegee over that raised edge, you are stretching the glue that is designed to go straight down now around the edge, and when the second layer is removed, the adhesive is now bent over itself and creates a line from the adhesive doubled up. When this happens, you can't fix it with cure time or running the squeegee over it enough times, the adhesive is stuck to itself and can't be fixed.
TL ; DR - don't run the squeegee over the application material when installing because it will permanently ruin the adhesive and can't be repaired.
Seeing mixed opinions regarding the s-pen with this screen protector... Not sure if I should buy it.
For example this review made me doubt buying it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-...=cm_cr_othr_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B08CZJL67L