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AndoridPolice on the Glass N4

From the latest review by Androidpolice.com: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/11/07/google-nexus-4-review-the-beautifully-crafted-premium-flagship-phone-that-android-deserves/
"Since this whole smartphone thing started, every phone has had a glass front - a glass front that is easily breakable. So unless you are clamoring for a plastic touchscreen, I don't see how you can say it's ok for the front to be glass, but not the back."
Preach on, brother :highfive:

I don't mind the glass back as long as it's not the cause of the phone overheating. I live in Arizona and hopefully I can use this phone in the summer and not have it melt in my hands.

Ravynmagi said:
I don't mind the glass back as long as it's not the cause of the phone overheating. I live in Arizona and hopefully I can use this phone in the summer and not have it melt in my hands.
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I was wondering why in the small print it said that the N4 wasn't available in Arizona. Now I know it is because of the "Melty Phone" issue

MN_Bug said:
From the latest review by Androidpolice.com: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/11/07/google-nexus-4-review-the-beautifully-crafted-premium-flagship-phone-that-android-deserves/
"Since this whole smartphone thing started, every phone has had a glass front - a glass front that is easily breakable. So unless you are clamoring for a plastic touchscreen, I don't see how you can say it's ok for the front to be glass, but not the back."
Preach on, brother :highfive:
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That doesn't make a lot of sense. Having a glass back and front makes it much more likely for even the front to shatter. The reason being glass has no give. So any shock can only be absorbed by the glass. Don't get me wrong, I'm getting the phone. But a glass back is always a concern.

MN_Bug said:
From the latest review by Androidpolice.com: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...premium-flagship-phone-that-android-deserves/
"Since this whole smartphone thing started, every phone has had a glass front - a glass front that is easily breakable. So unless you are clamoring for a plastic touchscreen, I don't see how you can say it's ok for the front to be glass, but not the back."
Preach on, brother :highfive:
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Well isn't gorilla glass technically plastic?
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@rbiter said:
Well isn't gorilla glass technically plastic?
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No. I believe it is chemically strengthened glass. To be exact, it is: alkali-aluminosilicate sheet glass. But not plastic. If you take a bunch of smart people and add a bunch of money, you get cool stuff like Gorilla Glass.

bozzykid said:
That doesn't make a lot of sense. Having a glass back and front makes it much more likely for even the front to shatter. The reason being glass has no give. So any shock can only be absorbed by the glass. Don't get me wrong, I'm getting the phone. But a glass back is always a concern.
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I think I liked what the comment was going for. The front has been glass and has been prone to breakage so adding it to the back shouldn't be that big of a deal. And since I found out the iPhone had it, that makes me less worried. If my wife hasn't broke her iPhone yet, then it must be indestructible.

This is best review I saw. Good job and can't wait to get this phone

bozzykid said:
That doesn't make a lot of sense. Having a glass back and front makes it much more likely for even the front to shatter. The reason being glass has no give. So any shock can only be absorbed by the glass. Don't get me wrong, I'm getting the phone. But a glass back is always a concern.
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Agreed. That's pretty dumb logic. Double the glass sufaces means double the chance of something shattering if dropped.

MN_Bug said:
If my wife hasn't broke her iPhone yet, then it must be indestructible.
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I can't tell if you are trying to be funny but the iPhone 4/4S are well known for the glass shattering real easy. With the metal band connecting the glass, neither side of glass has any give so it takes little to shatter it.

bozzykid said:
I can't tell if you are trying to be funny but the iPhone 4/4S are well known for the glass shattering real easy. With the metal band connecting the glass, neither side of glass has any give so it takes little to shatter it.
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I'm going to have to stand by my quote

Wow great review by them. I'd say that theirs is the most in depth review I've read yet. I wasn't considering the phone before (as I am happy with my GNex) but now I am starting to want it.

Really like this review and just confirms my need for this bad boy N4!

i LOVE the patterned back, but i wouldn't have went with a glass back. it's fragile and adding it on the back side makes the phone even more vulnerable to shatter. it's a relieve to know that it's made out of Gorilla Glass 2. i had a phone with Gorilla Glass for 2 years without a scratch.
that said, i will be putting a bumper case onto mine.

Ravynmagi said:
I don't mind the glass back as long as it's not the cause of the phone overheating. I live in Arizona and hopefully I can use this phone in the summer and not have it melt in my hands.
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Considering Glass is a pretty good thermal conductor, and plastic is effectively an insulator, I doubt that would have anything to do with it.

"The screen on time for both battery charts was 2 hours and 40ish minutes."
Ugh...that's horrible...

Gorrila glass is not so power as ads. still be crashed.

I've never had shattering issues on any phone... if any, I'm more concerned about scratches, which I guess makes the glass back good news.

If I happened to break the glass I just get another one from Google
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I get 4 hours of screen time on my Gnex and I think it's awful. He's saying the Nexus 4 doesn't even last 3 hours!!!
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Defect?

Got my 1+ on December 28. I also bought a junk tempered glass screen protector from 1+. So I had to take off the OEM screen protector to put on the new one. Didn't fit. The edges would not stick to the screen. Called them and they said it was a human error when installing. They didn't even want to try and look at it by photos. So I had to take it off. Fast forward to yesterday. I was scrolling on the left side of the screen up and down. I felt something like lint. So I did what anybody would do. Wipe it off with a microfiber cloth. As soon as I started scrolling again I felt it again. Like a tiny bead or something. Then at an angle with really good lighting I saw scratches. Of course I Google it and turns out some people have this problem. But I don't want to just forget about it since it is less than a month old. Contact support opened a ticket and they are saying I need to pay for the repair and shipping and possibly labor and more. Let me know what you guys think.

It just looks like normal screen scratches to me. If the glass screen protector wasn't a good quality one, I wouldn't necessarily be surprised if that somehow caused the scratches. I'm not saying that that is definitely what caused it, but it wouldn't surprise me.

I've also gotten some explainable scratches (well, a big scratch) and it's not like a normal one.....how/when it's visible is weird to what I'm used to seeing on phones, but I never really have gotten a scratch on a personal phone in years, so maybe this is how most scratches start out, and I've only seen scratches once they worsen....
Either way, something is up with this it feels like. Would be cool to see if anyone else has issues with way-too-easy scratching, since the OP3 didn't have the issue, maybe they changed something from the 3 to the 3t. It could also be the screen protector.....but nothing on that should have scratched your phone like it did...

I had the same problem with the ****ty screeprotector from 1+..
It didn't stick at the edges... They told me, I did it wrong..
Pffffff, I know, I did it right. Not my first phone or Tab
Now I don't have any protection at my screen. I'll report.....

jbw716 said:
It just looks like normal screen scratches to me. If the glass screen protector wasn't a good quality one, I wouldn't necessarily be surprised if that somehow caused the scratches. I'm not saying that that is definitely what caused it, but it wouldn't surprise me.
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Not going to convince myself that it is normal when I other devices that I have had have never done this especially only having it for less than a month. As soon as I finished my call about the screen protector I took it off. Max time was maybe 30 minutes on the phone. I wish I would have kept the original one on.

iytrix said:
I've also gotten some explainable scratches (well, a big scratch) and it's not like a normal one.....how/when it's visible is weird to what I'm used to seeing on phones, but I never really have gotten a scratch on a personal phone in years, so maybe this is how most scratches start out, and I've only seen scratches once they worsen....
Either way, something is up with this it feels like. Would be cool to see if anyone else has issues with way-too-easy scratching, since the OP3 didn't have the issue, maybe they changed something from the 3 to the 3t. It could also be the screen protector.....but nothing on that should have scratched your phone like it did...
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Yes something is up. Some of op3 have said they had the issue. Plus it's a gorrilla glass 4. And YouTube stress test by Jerry rig aka Zach put it through heavy scratch test without the screen protector of course.

T0xic4u said:
I had the same problem with the ****ty screeprotector from 1+..
It didn't stick at the edges... They told me, I did it wrong..
Pffffff, I know, I did it right. Not my first phone or Tab
Now I don't have any protection at my screen. I'll report.....
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Yea this isn't my first rodeo either on installing screen protector. Pretty much they told us we is dumb.

My question is would you pay 69 and that is there quote to fix it or just slap a screen protector on and be done with it?

The problem is to find a good protector..
The display is curved. And most protectors are smaller then the screen or they don't stick...

T0xic4u said:
The problem is to find a good protector..
The display is curved. And most protectors are smaller then the screen or they don't stick...
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I bought 2 skinomi ones. They are not glass just film.

Receiving my opo today. Shoukd i not put in tempered glass screen protector???and btw it DOES show on there website hos it fits and there's even a video showing it does not cover all sides of the phone. It comes with a pre installed screen protector right? Your saying the tampered glass did this?!!
Shatter their dreams! and haunt their nightmares !

nano303 said:
Receiving my opo today. Shoukd i not put in tempered glass screen protector???and btw it DOES show on there website hos it fits and there's even a video showing it does not cover all sides of the phone. It comes with a pre installed screen protector right? Your saying the tampered glass did this?!!
Shatter their dreams! and haunt their nightmares !
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Yes there is a pre applied screen protector the film type. I would just keep that on if I knew what I know now I would never have changed it. I have went through 3 glass ones including the one on 1+ website and all have done the same won't apply to the edges. The only one that will apply well is the film type skins. And yes the video does show how it fits. But how many did they have to do till the right one? If you bought from 1+ just don't open it and just return it. They won't take it back if opened and it's been 24hrs. Lessoned learned on my end.
Edit. And no the glass didn't scratch the screen. I think it's a coating of some type coming off. Because it's not deep you can't feel it. Just see it at an angle under bright light.

cameljockey1 said:
Yes there is a pre applied screen protector the film type. I would just keep that on if I knew what I know now I would never have changed it. I have went through 3 glass ones including the one on 1+ website and all have done the same won't apply to the edges. The only one that will apply well is the film type skins. And yes the video does show how it fits. But how many did they have to do till the right one? If you bought from 1+ just don't open it and just return it. They won't take it back if opened and it's been 24hrs. Lessoned learned on my end.
Edit. And no the glass didn't scratch the screen. I think it's a coating of some type coming off. Because it's not deep you can't feel it. Just see it at an angle under bright light.
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I can live with it not covering the screen 100%. Its just what we have to deal with ever since apples iPhone 6 had 2.5D glass. Tempered glass screen protector wont fit no devide with 2.5D glass or 3D glass (s7 edge) its just to costly to manufacture. I will probably return it. Might keep it though never had a problem with tempered glass screen protector they are the best! Never have smudges and they clean up soo easy and look so smooth. What scratched your screen friend?
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Anyone going to go bare without a screen protector?

I pre ordered my note 8 with Verizon and it came in yesterday!
I have the spigen kick stand case on it now. Got it from Amazon prime for 17 bucks and it's great. Makes the phone easier to handle.
I have the cheap plastic screen protector that came on the phone in the box. Really can't decide on a screen protector. I hate the wet application ones and the dry adhesive tempered glass always bubble. Thinking about going raw....any one else?

I'm supposed to get mine tomorrow but none of my accessories are here and I ordered the phone after the accessories. I wouldn't do it only because of some of the complaints of the s8 and scratches on the screen. There's some screen protector that I'm gonna try that is supposed to be a hybrid between regular protectors and tempered. Hopefully I can order that soon but I'm gonna have to use the one in the box or a temporary tempered glass on it
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Gynomagick said:
I pre ordered my note 8 with Verizon and it came in yesterday!
I have the spigen kick stand case on it now. Got it from Amazon prime for 17 bucks and it's great. Makes the phone easier to handle.
I have the cheap plastic screen protector that came on the phone in the box. Really can't decide on a screen protector. I hate the wet application ones and the dry adhesive tempered glass always bubble. Thinking about going raw....any one else?
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I am,in place of a screen protector,I'm using a liquid sealer.
Here's one that's relatively inexpensive:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/NanoBlot-Liquid-Screen-Protector-Phone/165968396
https://www.walmart.com/ip/NanoBlot-Liquid-Screen-Protector-Tablet/112875380
And another that costs a bit more,but,good for several applications:
https://www.nanoflowx.com/spraygard
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nanoflow-X-...tector-PROTECTS-UP-TO-16-PHONES-/172590962858
Do these sealers work?
That's debatable,but,I've been using several different brands for about two years & while it is impossible to prove a negative I haven't had a single blemish on any of my phones for 2+ years.
Do not mistake this stuff as an equal replacement for a screen protector,it's merely providing scratch resistance,nothing in regards to breakage.
I don't recommend these sealers to everyone,especially to those who are prone to exposing their phones to scratching (using the phone w/dirty fingers/exposed to the elements/dropping/typically careless in regards to pocketing/pursing with items that may scratch on a regular basis,etc...)
I don't baby my phone,but,I do take care to keep it in a pocket holster while @ work & in a neoprene sleeve most other times.
For me,a screen protector is not necessary,so,I use a sealer for added protection against scratching.
Some think they're snake oil & TBH,I don't blame 'em,but,I loathe screen protectors as a whole,less a perfectly installed factory one,as w/the Huawei Mate 9,you'd be hard-pressed to notice.
I wish a factory-installed protector was an option,perhaps I'd be more inclined to use one,provided it didn't have the looks akin to a protective bra on a car circa 1980-1990.........................

KOLIOSIS said:
I am,in place of a screen protector,I'm using a liquid sealer.
Here's one that's relatively inexpensive:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/NanoBlot-Liquid-Screen-Protector-Phone/165968396
https://www.walmart.com/ip/NanoBlot-Liquid-Screen-Protector-Tablet/112875380
And another that costs a bit more,but,good for several applications:
https://www.nanoflowx.com/spraygard
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nanoflow-X-...tector-PROTECTS-UP-TO-16-PHONES-/172590962858
Do these sealers work?
That's debatable,but,I've been using several different brands for about two years & while it is impossible to prove a negative I haven't had a single blemish on any of my phones for 2+ years.
Do not mistake this stuff as an equal replacement for a screen protector,it's merely providing scratch resistance,nothing in regards to breakage.
I don't recommend these sealers to everyone,especially to those who are prone to exposing their phones to scratching (using the phone w/dirty fingers/exposed to the elements/dropping/typically careless in regards to pocketing/pursing with items that may scratch on a regular basis,etc...)
I don't baby my phone,but,I do take care to keep it in a pocket holster while @ work & in a neoprene sleeve most other times.
For me,a screen protector is not necessary,so,I use a sealer for added protection against scratching.
Some think they're snake oil & TBH,I don't blame 'em,but,I loathe screen protectors as a whole,less a perfectly installed factory one,as w/the Huawei Mate 9,you'd be hard-pressed to notice.
I wish a factory-installed protector was an option,perhaps I'd be more inclined to use one,provided it didn't have the looks akin to a protective bra on a car circa 1980-1990.........................
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With my first Note 7 I used Sharkproof "snake oil" and like you was very careful with daily handling. For the 4 weeks (!) i had my first Note 7 I had no issues. The only issue I had was that Sharkproof made the screen too slippery. For my third Note 7, the second was a swapped device from Samsung which went on eBay, I used Samsung's OEM screen protector. On the whole this was a great option as the S Pen worked well and was more effective than gel/TPU type and I managed not to waste money searching for the holy grail of the tempered glass solution. For the Note8, Samsung have not made available their own screen protector.
EDIT : And so for the Note8, I'm going to have to waste money on TPU/Gel like protectors until Samsung....

KOLIOSIS said:
I don't baby my phone,but,I do take care to keep it in a pocket holster while @ work & in a neoprene sleeve most other times.
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You would have social services take my phone in to protective custody, if you saw how I treated it.
Was just looking at my S7E screen, thinking "that's actually
pretty good, for its age". Then remembered I smashed it and had it replaced a month ago.
I have a case on it now...
My problem with screen protectors: Every one I've used has looked and felt worse than the micro scratches it might prevent.

ReformedAppleFan said:
You would have social services take my phone in to protective custody, if you saw how I treated it.
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LMFAO,you sound like one of my friends from my youth who handled LP's as if they were Frisbee's on a good day & more like a Zildjian on a drum solo..... ?

Does the S8 have the same gorilla glass the Note 8 will have?
I was so hopeful that i could forego the screen protector on this one but from reading this thread i doubt it.
Last note I had was the 4 and i had the screen crack on me.

no matter how many people say they got no scratches, never go without protector. they are either blind, lie or can't place the phone in right angle to see those scratches.
i always buy protectors because of the scratches and not because the screen could crack.
on my s4 which has gorilla glass 3. i haven't had a protector for the last year after using always the same protector 3 years before.
since then there aren't any hard scratch on the display or anything but i notice alot of fine micro scratches but only when i put heavy light on it and hold it in the right angle.
i have used it much, but mostly at home and also kept care of it. still it happened.
as far as i know and have read this isn't any better on the newest gorilla glas 5. so i will not risk anything and keep on using protectors.
for the note i just simply can't find anything good.
whitestone dome on the s8 was good, but overpriced, not friendly for every case, popped up after a few months or just cracked very fast.
not good enough for this kind of money otherwise it would be good is guess.
all other glass protectors are useless since they only stick to the sides and will force problems like bad touch, dirt underneath or popping up very fast.
then there are wet tpu protectors which i don't like. they are too thin and flexible. they just don't feel right, leave marks quickly and often got a yellow touch or rainbow effect.
also they will probably not stick long on the edges and are mostly not case friendly even if they say so.
so the only thing which i consider are the good old school tpu/pet protectors which are applied without any water or so.
i hope they will stick good on the edges and if they are case friendly nothing will pop up.
it's a little bit harder to get all the bubbles out but i rather put some time into placing the protector right and remove the bubbles then buying every few weeks a new one or even go without any.
of course they will also feel kinda cheap like plastic (it is plastic afterall) but atleast they are not so thin and flexible like the wet tpu ones.
for now i will try this one and hope it will be good. if not well then im fuc*ed cause i can't find anything else!! (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlsDqBQUwuU

I will be using Clear View cover, so no screen protector for me.

Raw and Vegan!
That's the only way I roll, yo!
Gynomagick said:
Thinking about going raw....any one else?
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074MS9Q8C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ordered that one from "cubevit", price is right and the reviews from someone who actually has it seem good.

chrisknife said:
no matter how many people say they got no scratches, never go without protector. they are either blind, lie or can't place the phone in right angle to see those scratches.
i always buy protectors because of the scratches and not because the screen could crack.
on my s4 which has gorilla glass 3. i haven't had a protector for the last year after using always the same protector 3 years before.
since then there aren't any hard scratch on the display or anything but i notice alot of fine micro scratches but only when i put heavy light on it and hold it in the right angle.
i have used it much, but mostly at home and also kept care of it. still it happened.
as far as i know and have read this isn't any better on the newest gorilla glas 5. so i will not risk anything and keep on using protectors.
for the note i just simply can't find anything good.
whitestone dome on the s8 was good, but overpriced, not friendly for every case, popped up after a few months or just cracked very fast.
not good enough for this kind of money otherwise it would be good is guess.
all other glass protectors are useless since they only stick to the sides and will force problems like bad touch, dirt underneath or popping up very fast.
then there are wet tpu protectors which i don't like. they are too thin and flexible. they just don't feel right, leave marks quickly and often got a yellow touch or rainbow effect.
also they will probably not stick long on the edges and are mostly not case friendly even if they say so.
so the only thing which i consider are the good old school tpu/pet protectors which are applied without any water or so.
i hope they will stick good on the edges and if they are case friendly nothing will pop up.
it's a little bit harder to get all the bubbles out but i rather put some time into placing the protector right and remove the bubbles then buying every few weeks a new one or even go without any.
of course they will also feel kinda cheap like plastic (it is plastic afterall) but atleast they are not so thin and flexible like the wet tpu ones.
for now i will try this one and hope it will be good. if not well then im fuc*ed cause i can't find anything else!! (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlsDqBQUwuU
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I'm getting this for the note 8 as soon as it's out. I've been on contact with the company and sounds like next week. Seems like a very thick pet, or some hybrid of tempered. https://youtu.be/ksCnb3xlKU4
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MACHEK said:
I'm getting this for the note 8 as soon as it's out. I've been on contact with the company and sounds like next week. Seems like a very thick pet, or some hybrid of tempered. https://youtu.be/ksCnb3xlKU4
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it actually looks quiet good except for the silver bars. lets see when it's available maybe i get a copy too if it's good!! thanks
Gynomagick said:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074MS9Q8C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Ordered that one from "cubevit", price is right and the reviews from someone who actually has it seem good.
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those are ALL fake reviews. don't do it man... just don't

chrisknife said:
those are ALL fake reviews. don't do it man... just don't
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Ugh, i need something though!

i have this weird thing where i do protectors for at least the first yr then i just go bare. it doesn't make too much sense logically i suppose but i probably will with the Note 8 again. My S7 has been bare for a while now and has zero scratches FYI

chrisknife said:
it actually looks quiet good except for the silver bars. lets see when it's available maybe i get a copy too if it's good!! thanks
those are ALL fake reviews. don't do it man... just don't
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Yeah silver isn't good, they are actually only doing black for now on note 8
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On second thought. With the monthly insurance I pay for, why not just go with a bare screen and if it cracks, get a new one?

Gynomagick said:
On second thought. With the monthly insurance I pay for, why not just go with a bare screen and if it cracks, get a new one?
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Bare always feels great!
However, the cuts and scratches really detract. Insurance will not cover that as normal wear and tear. So, for the first time, I'm wrapping mine up. hehe
Bought 9H screen protector. If it's not as "Sensitive" I can always take it off.

chrisknife said:
it actually looks quiet good except for the silver bars. lets see when it's available maybe i get a copy too if it's good!! thanks
those are ALL fake reviews. don't do it man... just don't
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I checked the reviewers, they seem to give 5 stars to all the products they review!!!
EDIT - Clarification - the spot check I did, I found all the reviewers I selected gave 5 star reviews to other proucts

JameyS said:
Bare always feels great!
However, the cuts and scratches really detract. Insurance will not cover that as normal wear and tear. So, for the first time, I'm wrapping mine up. hehe
Bought 9H screen protector. If it's not as "Sensitive" I can always take it off.
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I also ordered a wrap to prevent scratches all over
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jah said:
I checked the reviewers, they seem to give 5 stars to all the products they review!!!
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As far as someone saying the reviews are fake there is also a video review of someone getting one and he says he loves it. You can also read the comments on it. I'm gonna do a review on here as soon as I get mine so I'll let you know how it is
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Whitestone Dome CS Lacking

I just wanted to share my thoughts and experience with the Whitestone Dome Glass for the Note 8. I have installed a few of these things on Note 8's for my friends and I. With the exception of the tray lifting up in the middle where it comes together and the glass slipping between on my first install I can say the product installs very smoothly. Two of my installs have resulted with issues with the glue on the edges collecting dust/dirt and when you try to get it off the edge (since it isn't rounded) looks like utter crap. I am talking TWO absolutely perfect installations. One of which developed a lifting edge on the lower right side which has tiny bubbles. Keep in mind one of these installations is with a case that allows more than enough room (tech21 evo tactical) and the other with no case. I have contacted Whitestone via their email, via PM here on XDA and the on site contact form via their website. I have gotten ZERO reply. I want this product to be work. I really do but I think some issues need to be addressed such as rounding the edges and maybe the glue or the light not curing the glue enough. After my experience, I have to question the customer service of this company. I am about to contact the place I purchased them from to see if they can do anything. I have attached the same pictures I sent to whitestone for everyone to see. The whole edge around the whole glass looks that way now. Maybe whitestone will see this and actually do something.
Update: On one of the installs it started bubbling on one edge and looked horrible. I was able to remove the glass with little or no effort. All in one piece took less than 30 seconds. There is definitely an issue with either the uv glue, the uv light, or both. I also notice rough edges on the glass itself. This in itself promotes the crappy look on the edge when the dirt mixes with the glue. Step up Whitestone.

This why I waited on these, will see how they handle this.
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Now that I have heard you, we would like to help you. I will respond your PM immediately.
I am so sorry about not being able to hear you, and thanks for not giving up on contacting us!

Whitestone Dome Glass said:
Hello iowamoe300!
This is Whitestone. Thanks for contacting us.
I am so sorry that I have reached you late. We are currently working on ways for faster response on the online community but as of right now, contacting the place where you bought the product is the best way to reach us.
Now that I have heard you, we would like to help you. I will respond your PM immediately.
I am so sorry about not being able to hear you, and thanks for not giving up on contacting us!
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Thank you for the reply finally. I did pm you back waiting for a response. Also waiting for a response from mobilefun.com where I purchased them from.
Update: Whitestone has contacted me and is addressing the issue at hand. I will let people know how this goes and update accordingly.

iowamoe300 said:
Thank you for the reply finally. I did pm you back waiting for a response. Also waiting for a response from mobilefun.com where I purchased them from.
Update: Whitestone has contacted me and is addressing the issue at hand. I will let people know how this goes and update accordingly.
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Thanks for sharing. I ordered from Amazon, but haven't installed it yet. I'm thinking of returning it....

Following this as I purchased the Whitestone Dome for my Note 8 also, It looks like it installed fine without any bubbles, but we will see.

I love how some companies don't respond unless you call them out publicly.

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I love how some companies don't respond unless you call them out publicly.
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Agreed. I would recommend sticking with Amazon on this one as you are always covered with them. I am going to re-install a dome glass again on the Note 8 and document on this thread the phases as it gets what is almost like a "halo" from the dirt on the edge. Some may not have a problem with the look. I however think it looks horrible.

I had no issues at all with being a first time user of the product. Other than the price, seems to be the best thing out there for our screens. I guess you pay for what you get. I did have some glue residue in the top right hand corner, but the alcohol pad took care of that with not problems. I did happen to get one bubble in the bottom left corner, but imma try not to get all bent over it...as OCD as I am, just shows it's not too bad of a bubble. Just hoping I never have to see if its durable enough for a drop.

It seems that all screen protectors for these types of screens are iffy if you dont put them on PERFECT. It bums me out because I spent $20 on my first screen protector (not this one) and it slid right off... The middle of the screen protector was all dried up and had no glue on it. I probably can blame myself for a bad install, but Ive seen many people complaining about this type of issue.. I'm probably gonna try this one out here soon and see if it works well. What cases are compatible with this protector? I have a spigen tough armor atm and it seemed to try and peel the corners off a tad on my last protector...

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It seems that all screen protectors for these types of screens are iffy if you dont put them on PERFECT. It bums me out because I spent $20 on my first screen protector (not this one) and it slid right off... The middle of the screen protector was all dried up and had no glue on it. I probably can blame myself for a bad install, but Ive seen many people complaining about this type of issue.. I'm probably gonna try this one out here soon and see if it works well. What cases are compatible with this protector? I have a spigen tough armor atm and it seemed to try and peel the corners off a tad on my last protector...
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I am successfully using the Samsung OEM clear back cover. Does not interfere with the Whitestone, which is work well without any bubbles after 2 days.

I too am a bit dissatisfied with the white stone protector as it went on absolutely perfect until I stuck it in my pocket and pulled out a protector full of fuzz stuck around the edges. After trying to clean it up the edges look rough and it created a halo effect from tiny bits of glue rubbing oiut from the very edge. I also agree the edges need to be rounded and polished. If the glue wasn't rubbery and was more of a solid it would eliminate the dirt and lint issue

Biff627 said:
It seems that all screen protectors for these types of screens are iffy if you dont put them on PERFECT. It bums me out because I spent $20 on my first screen protector (not this one) and it slid right off... The middle of the screen protector was all dried up and had no glue on it. I probably can blame myself for a bad install, but Ive seen many people complaining about this type of issue.. I'm probably gonna try this one out here soon and see if it works well. What cases are compatible with this protector? I have a spigen tough armor atm and it seemed to try and peel the corners off a tad on my last protector...
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Since every case is different and every screen protector is different it is a lottery. Unless you go with the Whitestone Dome Glass there is a list of compatible cases just watch the vids on this youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCewzyJMZtNFqESxXZZgv__g
From my experience here are the ones I have tried so far and they fit fine: tech21 evo check and evo tactical. Any of the caseology cases. I have a UAG Monarch on order and that is supposed to fit as per the video Gravx made but it is very close. I have a perfect install on my dome glass so it should.

Here are a few pictures of an absolutely perfect install. No bubbles, perfect placement, etc. Pay attention to the edges in particular. Especially at the bottom and left hand side. That is where the glue under the screen edge is now gone from cleaning it up. You can see little balls of glue all over in different spots. Cleaning those up will result in the same halo look everywhere. This is after just a few days.
Whitestone has been at least acknowledging me since I went public. They are willing to address the issue have been helpful now. The original place I purchased from has terrible communication. What I really want is a way to get the edge clean after installing so this halo doesn't happen. It may be that we just have to leave it alone and have a crummy looking edge. Or just let it "wear" off? I think that is what I will try next.

@Whitestone Dome Glass also doesn't wanna reply to my email

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@Whitestone Dome Glass also doesn't wanna reply to my email
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Hello there!
I am so sorry about that. We will reply ASAP.
It has been a long Korean holiday and we have not been able to help much.
We will get back to you very soon.

The Whitestone Dome works perfectly if you can follow directions. I have done 3 of these now (S7 edge, S8 plus, and Note8) and they all came out perfect! If someone is on the fence do to the negative reviews, just go ahead and get it. Apparently, many people try to blame their own mistakes on the company. You just have to take your time and read the instructions. I just hope that Whitestone continues to make these as it is the only protector that fits on curved displays (all companies seem to be going to the curved edges it seems).

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Hello there!
I am so sorry about that. We will reply ASAP.
It has been a long Korean holiday and we have not been able to help much.
We will get back to you very soon.
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I also contacted you through private message and also through Facebook Messenger with no response..

I actually messed up my first install and had to clean all the glue off my phone and the screen protector before trying again (it didn't drop properly onto the face of the phone during installation), but the second time was perfect. This is by far the best screen protector I've ever used - the s-pen glides so smoothly across it.

iowamoe300 said:
I just wanted to share my thoughts and experience with the Whitestone Dome Glass for the Note 8. I have installed a few of these things on Note 8's for my friends and I. With the exception of the tray lifting up in the middle where it comes together and the glass slipping between on my first install I can say the product installs very smoothly. Two of my installs have resulted with issues with the glue on the edges collecting dust/dirt and when you try to get it off the edge (since it isn't rounded) looks like utter crap. I am talking TWO absolutely perfect installations. One of which developed a lifting edge on the lower right side which has tiny bubbles. Keep in mind one of these installations is with a case that allows more than enough room (tech21 evo tactical) and the other with no case. I have contacted Whitestone via their email, via PM here on XDA and the on site contact form via their website. I have gotten ZERO reply. I want this product to be work. I really do but I think some issues need to be addressed such as rounding the edges and maybe the glue or the light not curing the glue enough. After my experience, I have to question the customer service of this company. I am about to contact the place I purchased them from to see if they can do anything. I have attached the same pictures I sent to whitestone for everyone to see. The whole edge around the whole glass looks that way now. Maybe whitestone will see this and actually do something.
Update: On one of the installs it started bubbling on one edge and looked horrible. I was able to remove the glass with little or no effort. All in one piece took less than 30 seconds. There is definitely an issue with either the uv glue, the uv light, or both. I also notice rough edges on the glass itself. This in itself promotes the crappy look on the edge when the dirt mixes with the glue. Step up Whitestone.
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I would have to agree as well....I had to order 2 separate orders, because the first one came damaged. Then on the second attempt, my screen bubbled like crazy. I wrote CS. And they wanted pictures....well I of course did what I could to clean up the phone immediately. And didn't think I would need pictures. They sort of gave me, "ohh well". You would think for 50 bucks they would at least provide 2 glasses.

Oneplus official silicone case problem

The case attracts a lot of dust whenever I put it in my pocket. I used it for a little bit before the dust problem got really annoying and i bought another tpu case on amazon. Any fixes for the dust problem? I really love the feel of the case and the cutouts are better than the TPU so I want to use it.

Me too facing the same problem, but I have lost that cover. Any idea where to find the official one? It is not available on the website.

hey guys is it true that case is responsible for some negative effect on the matte finish?the matte finish is coming off after using it for around 2-3 weeks?

I've just got the phone this week and I've ordered a ringke onyx case for the phone. I think its best to stay away from the offical case that comes with the phone just to be on the safe side as some users here experienced paint chipping after using the case provided inside the box.

I got the 5t the day it came out and used that stock Silicon case for about 2 months without any sign of paint chipping. It did collect dust like a vacuum. I got 4-5 cases on AliExpress for under $5 each and they too have dust problems. the one I use has a clear plastic back, so I can see it all of the time.
Did drop my phone today and scratched the stock film cover. Pulled it back and it didn't damage the screen, but now I get to research the best film screen, since the last time I researched it, there was no good tempered glass one that didn't have issues

freonchill said:
I got the 5t the day it came out and used that stock Silicon case for about 2 months without any sign of paint chipping. It did collect dust like a vacuum. I got 4-5 cases on AliExpress for under $5 each and they too have dust problems. the one I use has a clear plastic back, so I can see it all of the time.
Did drop my phone today and scratched the stock film cover. Pulled it back and it didn't damage the screen, but now I get to research the best film screen, since the last time I researched it, there was no good tempered glass one that didn't have issues
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After some research I found that gadgetshieldz screen protector or scratch protector is best.... According to what u r looking for...

ADDICTED777 said:
After some research I found that gadgetshieldz screen protector or scratch protector is best.... According to what u r looking for...
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In the tempered glass topic, the topace brand was recommended. But the gadgetshieldz looks good too.

freonchill said:
In the tempered glass topic, the topace brand was recommended. But the gadgetshieldz looks good too.
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I completely agree with you but topace is the best on the tempered glass category if u wanna go with tempered recommended case ringe cases..
But if wanna go with scratch protector not glass i recommend u gadgetshieldz
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freonchill said:
In the tempered glass topic, the topace brand was recommended. But the gadgetshieldz looks good too.
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I completely agree with you but topace is the best on the tempered glass category if u wanna go with tempered recommended case ringe cases..
But if wanna go with scratch protector not glass i recommend u gadgetshieldz.

ADDICTED777 said:
I completely agree with you but topace is the best on the tempered glass category if u wanna go with tempered recommended case ringe cases..
But if wanna go with scratch protector not glass i recommend u gadgetshieldz.
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https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot...&orderId=88565253263439&productId=32841721369
I primarily use this case, and without getting a ruler out, there is about 1/16" on the top of bottom and about 1/32" on the sides with the stock film. (or as much as the coverage past the screen of the stock film)
Ironically, the first link for topace on amazon is a film, not a glass and the glass product has 1 poor review.

ADDICTED777 said:
hey guys is it true that case is responsible for some negative effect on the matte finish?the matte finish is coming off after using it for around 2-3 weeks?
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If you mean the official OnePlus case, no, i have not experienced any chipping of the phone after using the official case. Currently used for a month already.

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https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot...&orderId=88565253263439&productId=32841721369
I primarily use this case, and without getting a ruler out, there is about 1/16" on the top of bottom and about 1/32" on the sides with the stock film. (or as much as the coverage past the screen of the stock film)
Ironically, the first link for topace on amazon is a film, not a glass and the glass product has 1 poor review.
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The way they did the curved screen on both OP5 Models made nearly all glass screen protectors on the market not very good at fitting. Even the official ones from Oneplus themselves were whack. I tried loads. Best of a bad bunch were the orzly ones, but even those weren't perfect. The phone itself just makes it impossible.

AnabolicAndroidz said:
The way they did the curved screen on both OP5 Models made nearly all glass screen protectors on the market not very good at fitting. Even the official ones from Oneplus themselves were whack. I tried loads. Best of a bad bunch were the orzly ones, but even those weren't perfect. The phone itself just makes it impossible.
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Yes, from what I had read, the orzly and NILLKIN were the best glass, but the edges were the issue.
I used to have some various cheap glass protectors on my S4 and never had the issues people are noting on the various glass protectors for the 5t - reduced touch sensitivity, rainbow effect, hot spots, etc
Honestly, though I have gotten descent at installing screen protectors, I despise putting them on and getting everything perfect, so I am trying to do as much research before hand, so hopefully I only have to do it once.
I got the OnePlus glass when I got the phone, but read the initial reviews and had planned just to keep the stock film on, as it seemed to be doing a good job until I dropped in in the backyard and damaged the film about 1" down and 1" in from the right.
Sorry if I have hijacked this topic...

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If you mean the official OnePlus case, no, i have not experienced any chipping of the phone after using the official case. Currently used for a month already.
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i meant the case that came with the device

ADDICTED777 said:
i meant the case that came with the device
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It's fine for me as stated in the post.
One month and still no chipping

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It's fine for me as stated in the post.
One month and still no chipping
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And you have which 5T color, and which case color?
I have an 5T Red Lava. And I have the original clear case, and another original case, a litlle more black...

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And you have which 5T color, and which case color?
I have an 5T Red Lava. And I have the original clear case, and another original case, a litlle more black...
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I have the original black translucent case, owning midnight black 5t

freonchill said:
https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot...&orderId=88565253263439&productId=32841721369
I primarily use this case, and without getting a ruler out, there is about 1/16" on the top of bottom and about 1/32" on the sides with the stock film. (or as much as the coverage past the screen of the stock film)
Ironically, the first link for topace on amazon is a film, not a glass and the glass product has 1 poor review.
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Yes, from what I had read, the orzly and NILLKIN were the best glass, but the edges were the issue.
I used to have some various cheap glass protectors on my S4 and never had the issues people are noting on the various glass protectors for the 5t - reduced touch sensitivity, rainbow effect, hot spots, etc
Honestly, though I have gotten descent at installing screen protectors, I despise putting them on and getting everything perfect, so I am trying to do as much research before hand, so hopefully I only have to do it once.
I got the OnePlus glass when I got the phone, but read the initial reviews and had planned just to keep the stock film on, as it seemed to be doing a good job until I dropped in in the backyard and damaged the film about 1" down and 1" in from the right.
Sorry if I have hijacked this topic...
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Yes, there's definitely no ideal way to do it. This is why I personally prefer the flat screened phones, as they have none of these issues.
Pity in a way that curved screen phones have become a fad this past year. Last decent looking one that I was tempted to get was the Razer Phone for gaming. (That one's completely flat screen, and generally looked like quite a decent smartphone for alot of other reasons too). It's been out for a while though now, and haven't got round to it yet, but I still might. In the meantime, I'll just struggle on with my OnePlus until it dies (or more likely, 'til my screen breaks!) haha
sorry to hear about you dropping yours though,. that must've been harsh. was it just the film that got damaged, or did any of the actual device's screen underneath get hit?

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sorry to hear about you dropping yours though,. that must've been harsh. was it just the film that got damaged, or did any of the actual device's screen underneath get hit?
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Yea, about 4ft drop when pushing my kids in the swing to the dirt and debris that settled under the leaves (that I had just moved so they could use the swing for the first time this year.
I was trying to take pictures of them and dropped it
I dug my finger under the corner and peeled back the screen protector past the damage and the screen was clear. It's almost like a rock dug up the surface of the film

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Yea, about 4ft drop when pushing my kids in the swing to the dirt and debris that settled under the leaves (that I had just moved so they could use the swing for the first time this year.
I was trying to take pictures of them and dropped it
I dug my finger under the corner and peeled back the screen protector past the damage and the screen was clear. It's almost like a rock dug up the surface of the film
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Phew! That was close! (it's always a bit unsettling when you see the cracks in a screen protector). With protectors also being transparent, at first it often looks like it's gone right through to the actual screen, until the moment of truth when you remove it afterwards.. (I've had a few scares like that in my time! So I feel ya!) But is a satisfying feeling of relief when you pull the protector off and everything looks good as new underneath.
Anyways, glad you got lucky that time aswell! So far so good!

after 2 months my phone is completely ruined by this case. I should have changed the case earlier.