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Zagg Screen protectors

Greetings alls
I wanted to share my feelings about Zaggs offerings for our phones.
Original HD - Easiest to install with 0-2% dust, however after speaking to Zagg CS about a rainbow issue I was told that over time it will develop and there is nothing you can do about it. In short it goes on fine but after a few weeks you'll notice little lines going down the screen with a rainbow effect, this is how Zagg describe 'normal'
Dry HD - Great idea, works well 0-1% dust, however after installing 6 over a period of time you will notice blemishes, if you install the protector word for word on the instructions you will end up with a line on the protector where the 2nd half of the installation film peels off. In addition to this anything hard coming in contact with the screen like your fingernails, doorkeys. another phone will leave indents in the adhesive under the protector. it doesn't fade or improve over time. No rainbow effect though.
Contour Glass - hardest to install properly 5-10% dust, these seem the best solution, however i bought one and found that the screen has no adhesive which didn't impress me. then the issues start to align it properly if the alignment is out by a fraction then the edges of the screen are far less responsive, not good at all. Because the lack of adhesive on the screen you get the obvious impression that there is a gap which looks horrid too. I've had the protector on and off so many times because the adhesive isn't great and lets dust in, defeating in part the point of a protector.
All Zagg products are expensive and don't work perfectly and i'm starting to think there is no solution for curved phones.

Well thats horrible news... I was waiting patiently for the ZAGG curved protector to be released and now its not got good reviews... at $55 for it I can't justify the price on a chance.

Yeah unfortunately zagg is thebbest option but there not all that either.
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LBTaylor1984 said:
Yeah unfortunately zagg is thebbest option but there not all that either.
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Zagg is not the best option currently, there are so many sp options out

Please show me an option that works, I've spent over 200 quid on protectors, nothing has been a long term solution.
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LBTaylor1984 said:
Please show me an option that works, I've spent over 200 quid on protectors, nothing has been a long term solution.
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If the amazingthing screen protector didn't work for me, I was going to go for liquid shields case friendly protector. $7.85 shipped from them direct or ebay has them but more expensive. Tried skinomi but it pulled up with case, and that was before they offered case friendly

I've used Zagg HD dry and yeah it gets blemishes & has orange peel but nothing that stops clarity. It stays put with either samsung view cover led case, PDair holster case and spigen wallet case. If it ever gets to the point where blemishes interfere with clarity then I'll return it for another. I also used Zagg glass on htc M8 - brilliant and Zagg films on iphones 3-4. On that experience I'd stand by Zagg. Just my 4 cents worth

Glass screen protector

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

KillaHurtz said:
Xtremeguard wet apps are great for the price and stuck well to the corners. Some cases will still push it up tho.
Skinomi has the best full body protection I've seen so far, but will only work with certain cases too.
Tempered glass protectors have yet to work on any edge device to my knowledge.
Samsung official pet/dry film protectors look like they have a great fit as well, but will have issues with lifting from most cases too.
Hope some of that helps dude.
I'm using Skinomi TechSkin Full Coverage with Spigen Thin Fit case.
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Do you have a link? For Amazon?
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KillaHurtz said:
Xtremeguard wet apps are great for the price and stuck well to the corners. Some cases will still push it up tho.
Skinomi has the best full body protection I've seen so far, but will only work with certain cases too.
Tempered glass protectors have yet to work on any edge device to my knowledge.
Samsung official pet/dry film protectors look like they have a great fit as well, but will have issues with lifting from most cases too.
Hope some of that helps dude.
I'm using Skinomi TechSkin Full Coverage with Spigen Thin Fit case.
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Does your s pen leave marks or dents on your screen protector?
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Intub8 said:
Does your s pen leave marks or dents on your screen protector?
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My skinomi is set to arrive Tuesday and I will be doing a video review.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recommended screen protector?

I just received an IQ Shield Matte screen protector and I'm really disappointed. It screws up the colors and whites have a rainbow effect to them. I took it off and now I'm looking for a new one. I'd like one that is:
1. Anti-glare
2. Anti-fingerprint
3. Clear and doesn't screw with this beautiful display.
Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance!

Thee one and only,,,,but more importantly expensive whitestone dome screen protector is probably the most I've heard of working...45 to 50 dollars tho

Any you can recommend about $20 and under?

First I tried the Spigen NeoFlex film screen protectors and they are garbage. Then I ordered a cheapo full cover tempered glass screen protector from eBay and it works great.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Full-Cov...ector-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8-/332345555824
I've only been using it for about a week so I can't say how well it will keep dust out. Sensitivity is great, I don't notice it's on at all. It's not Anti-glare or Anti-fingerprint but it's only $8.

I'm using the i-blason tempered glass.
Under $20, it's still on, doesn't interfere with the screen.
It's still going to collect fingerprints and smudges due to the oils in our skin, but it wipes off easily.

jellyhead said:
First I tried the Spigen NeoFlex film screen protectors and they are garbage. Then I ordered a cheapo full cover tempered glass screen protector from eBay and it works great.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Full-Cov...ector-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8-/332345555824
I've only been using it for about a week so I can't say how well it will keep dust out. Sensitivity is great, I don't notice it's on at all. It's not Anti-glare or Anti-fingerprint but it's only $8.
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thats becuz the neoflex is a rubber 3m film, not plasti-glass. i honestly like Spigen Neoflex screen protector. only downfall is using the pen on it leaves lines where youve drawn .. but cant be felt by your touch
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mlock420 said:
Thee one and only,,,,but more importantly expensive whitestone dome screen protector is probably the most I've heard of working...45 to 50 dollars tho
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I've never seen this warning before on anything from Amazon.

roaduardo said:
I've never seen this warning before on anything from Amazon.
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Somebody got a knock off, I read. The screen protector he got was plastic instead of glass.
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roaduardo said:
I've never seen this warning before on anything from Amazon.
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Oh wow that sucks but for some reason YouTubers recommend this for s8 and note 8 idk man it looks promising but yeah that warning I've never seen before

There are plenty of discussions under the accessories section
But I'd say don't bother. I had one tempered glass protector on for an hour before it annoyed me too much and I removed it! Destroys the feel and use of the phone.

I have been buying the RhinoShield stuff for my stuff and its held up really well for me.
rhinoshield.io is where you'll find it.. (I havn't logged in long enough that I forgot my account info :/ )
edit: found my login info so now I can add the link:
https://rhinoshield.io/collections/samsung-galaxy-note-8
Plus, nobody else's stuff has any evidence that even suggests it actually works.
I havn't tried it for the note8 but I came by this thread while I was researching if anyone had so figure I'd mention it. It is expensive to get the whole kit (screen protector, bumper, and in this case rear glass protector), but I found it worth it..

I have a cheapo '2.5D' glass and its doing well. Touch response is worse mind.
There is a speaker hole at the top; this needs covering with a bit of tape or you wil get dust between the screen and the protector.

bonerp said:
There are plenty of discussions under the accessories section
But I'd say don't bother. I had one tempered glass protector on for an hour before it annoyed me too much and I removed it! Destroys the feel and use of the phone.
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I purchased a relatively inexpensive TG protector. While it exhibits many of the drawbacks of TG protectors that aren't full-adhesive (i.e. all of them except the Whitestone Dome), it doesn't have quite the "rainbow effect" that I've seen with other protectors.
Its real downside, though, is its slickness ... I need a more paper-like surface to better control the s-pen. Just the tiniest bit of friction would help. I'm thinking that I may have to go to a film protector rather than TG to get that, though. Does anyone else have this issue with TG protectors?

eglesiaw said:
I just received an IQ Shield Matte screen protector and I'm really disappointed. It screws up the colors and whites have a rainbow effect to them. I took it off and now I'm looking for a new one. I'd like one that is:
1. Anti-glare
2. Anti-fingerprint
3. Clear and doesn't screw with this beautiful display.
Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance!
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Ever since the introduction of the edge curved screen (and I have owned the lot) I have never found a decent screen saver. It is a subject on every forum here on XDA and concerning all the Samsung edge models.
I have taken recommendations only to find them useless. Some use a glue, some have a dotted appearance after application some just suck period!
I used a partial screen saver once that just covered the centre of the screen but even that proved awful. Even used Samsungs own on the Note 7 and though that was not glass it also was horrible.
If any peer here does find a working screen protector PLEASE let us know.
Ryland

Whitestone is the best.

I like the Spigen NeoFlex, it's been great so far for me. Went on easily, hasn't peeled off the corners/edge (and I use the Spigen Tough Armor case) and after the 12 hours to settle on the screen it looks great and writing on it with the s-pen feels good too. My personal opinion and the only one I've tried so far on my Note 8

faded03cobra said:
Whitestone is the best.
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Can the Whiitestone be removed once it's been glued to the Screen?

yes

I got the Bodyguardz glass protector sold to me at the AT&T store (lazy me). The guy installed it and it's ok. Glass protectors have an innate problem in that they sometimes don't transmit touches to the touchscreen itself. This one is no different but it does fit well. And it has a lifetime free replacement policy. I'll keep it to protect my screen.

OnePlus 5T Official Tempered Glass Screen Protector Review

Hi folk,
With another OnePlus product comes another OnePlus attempt at making a tempered glass screen protector which works for it. Will it be this time that is the magic attempt?
If you dont want to or can't watch the video here are my thoughts:
Yes, they seem to have finally made a tempered glass which fits perfectly on the screen without much cut off. I say much as I think there is still a tiny cut off, but it's nowhere near as noticeable as it was on the 3/3t or 5. If you want to take a look, its on the video at around the 4:04 mark.
The quality is excellent, you can barely feel or see that it's there. There are no sharp edges as the screen tapers off at the edge. It's a full glue screen protector so there is no dot matrix or rainbox effects. You do however have to be fairly careful whilst applying it and taking it off its bed as it feels like it could snap fairly easy if you rush it.
Pros:
Good fit
Feels premium
No dot matrix
No rainbox effect
Cons:
Pricey
Could break easily whilst installing
On the pricey mark, if OP have managed to make this perfect this time, I'd expect third party manufacturers to release a similar product soon at a cheaper price. So if you want to wait and do that I wouldn't blame you.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Jono

Thanks for that, good to know as I ordered one with my 5T.
Hopefully there is a decent bunch of 3rd party ones too.

A spigen tempered glass is my all time favorite screen guard.

niijonodhg said:
Pros:
Good fit
Feels premium
No dot matrix
No rainbox effect
Cons:
Pricey
Could break easily whilst installing
On the pricey mark, if OP have managed to make this perfect this time, I'd expect third party manufacturers to release a similar product soon at a cheaper price. So if you want to wait and do that I wouldn't blame you.
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Thanks for this. I wanted to know how much it will cut of the screen but its much lesser than earlier.
But i need to disagree something with you. You (and many others) said it was issue etc. on OP3/3T/5 what last TGSP cutted off screen. Well it wasnt really issue or fault on Oneplus side. They needed to choose to have adhesives only on sides and no cut-off or adhesives on fully but had to cut-off. That was because of OP3/3T/5 front glass design where glass started ro bend (2.5D) earlier than usual. Thats why black borders was bigger as otherwise you would get ugly halo's and nobody likes that.
About price. Dont know where you leave but here in Finland 20€ price is nearly cheapest TGSP avaible here. Usually TGSP's here costs around 25-50€ depending of phone model so 20€ is more than just normal price for us. So okay maybe its little pricey compared ro your country but on many others it isnt.

This is my first OP device so I know nothing about past issues, but this is by far the best fitting, best sealing TGSP I have ever installed. Typically with screen protectors the edges do not want to seal/stick but the squeegee made quick work of getting all the bubbles out. There are a few pieces of inevitable lint but not one single bubble.
It does cut a tiny bit of the screen off which gives a weird depth to the screens appearance so for that I give it 9/10. If it was totally clear or just had the black at the top and bottom it would be 10/10 for sure.

Is it possible to use tpu case along with this 3d tempered glass?
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DeathStroke said:
Is it possible to use tpu case along with this 3d tempered glass?
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I'm using the original one and is perfect with the original case/Bumper.
Mine is not so perfect and the screen is slightly cover on the edge. is not a huge problem, but is noticeble if you see the phone from a side.
in any case is far better than the original plastic protector and perfect with a case.

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Is it possible to use tpu case along with this 3d tempered glass?
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It works with all the official cases you can get from OnePlus and I see no reason to why it wouldn't work with a standard TPU. Will let you know more when I get some cases.

niijonodhg said:
It works with all the official cases you can get from OnePlus and I see no reason to why it wouldn't work with a standard TPU. Will let you know more when I get some cases.
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Because of edge alignment, it doesn't work on the OP5, so I'll order only if it's going to work with tpu case i got.
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Does anyone notice that the display looks a little grainy with the OnePlus tempered glass? I haven't used the phone without the protector, so I'm not too sure if it's the protector or the display that is a little grainy.

DeathStroke said:
Because of edge alignment, it doesn't work on the OP5, so I'll order only if it's going to work with tpu case i got.
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Which case do you have?
lyall29 said:
Does anyone notice that the display looks a little grainy with the OnePlus tempered glass? I haven't used the phone without the protector, so I'm not too sure if it's the protector or the display that is a little grainy.
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Honestly, I haven't noticed.

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Which case do you have?
Honestly, I haven't noticed.
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The one that came in the box. I want to order a 3d tempered glass and a premium case so that they can work together. Looking yet for a compatible combo.
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niijonodhg said:
Which case do you have?
Honestly, I haven't noticed.
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I just removed the protector to see how the screen looks naked. The "grainy-ness" is gone. I also noticed a potential problem with the protector. The adhesive doesn't go all the way to the top or bottom of the protector, so when I removed it I found a lot of dust stuck to the top and bottom bezel of the phone. This could cause scratches. Even though the scratches would not be on the display, I don't want scratches anywhere on the glass. If I keep this phone I'll try an IQshield.

With the bubbles settling behind, a lot of little dust has been captured.

I also notice grainy-ness. I'm likely going to ditch it and just go naked...

I just got my for 10€. And yes, it still crops a bit from both sides but not like OP3/3T/5. And yes, there is grainy-ness as stated above. You cant notice on black background but on white yes.

I bought the '5T full scratch protection' bundle with my phone. I have an unopened "3D Tempered Glass Screen Protector" and an opened (but unused) "Sandstone Protective Case". My plan was going to be to use the case until Spigen comes out with a 5T case, but I just decided to rock the case that came with my 5T instead.

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Does anyone notice that the display looks a little grainy with the OnePlus tempered glass? I haven't used the phone without the protector, so I'm not too sure if it's the protector or the display that is a little grainy.
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To be frank I wouldn't have noticed the grainy screen till I read your comment. But now that I've read it.... The screen protector does induce the grainy effect. It's a perfect fit imho, though it definitely does give out that grainy effect. I'm guessing I'll stop noticing it in a couple of days time.

I had an extra IQshield (wet apply) protector for a Pixel 2 XL. I cut a little off the top and it fit fine. I must say, the IQshield is very clear, no grainy screen for me.

I have to put my 2 cents in on this. The official tempered glass is pretty great. I had no issue installing, it stayed in place, zero bubble at all, and feels great. using it with the official sandstone case.

Oneplus 5T Official Tempered Glass Installation

I Just bought these and these are the best for the 5T.
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I Just bought these and these are the best for the 5T.
Check how to install here -
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I'm thinking of buying the OP5T On-the-Go bundle (which will cost abt 2k) is it worth that price?

rondias18 said:
I'm thinking of buying the OP5T On-the-Go bundle (which will cost abt 2k) is it worth that price?
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the case will not give you drop protections. wait and buy spigen or any drop protection case. highly recommend that.. for now just pick the screen guard.

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the case will not give you drop protections. wait and buy spigen or any drop protection case. highly recommend that.. for now just pick the screen guard.
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OMG! Yes, I've been thinking the same thing. There were a few xda users that said the Spigen cases were overrated. I'll consider getting the screen guard. Need to see it in person.

I bought the Official Glass Protector. Installation went okay but I managed to get a few small dust specs to catch onto the bottom of the glass so have a few bubbles. Other than that it is perfect. Can't even tell a glass protector is on. Touch response remains the same too.

The original OP 5T case is outstanding, it has a very good grip and looks like carbon fiber material and not to forget the 1+ legendary logo on the back.

does it go above the case or is it pretty even with the stock case? meaning is the screen protector thick

Also got the official tempered glass protector.
Touch response and feel is fine, but both sides have been clipped by the black side bars of the protector, not much, but noticeable especially if watching a zoomed video, on the fastboot screen and unlocked bootloader warning screen (ala OP5).

soxfor said:
Also got the official tempered glass protector.
Touch response and feel is fine, but both sides have been clipped by the black side bars of the protector, not much, but noticeable especially if watching a zoomed video, on the fastboot screen and unlocked bootloader warning screen (ala OP5).
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Cropping is much smaller than what it was with OP3/3T/5.

Yes it's less, just thought mentioning it's still present was relevant.
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Whoever wishes to install the glass, do it in your bathroom after having a hot steamy shower. The price of the glass is totally justified iff you are able to install it properly without any single bubble. Otherwise its a waste. I really wouldn't recommend it to anyone who hasn't installed screen protectors by themselves because you are bound to go wrong either with the alignment or the application/cleaning. Go for a good quality plastic screen protector instead or keep your original screen protector that came with the phone

I bought the official big boss bundle.
The glass protector was great and fitted perfect without any bubbles.
I gave the headphone to my friend as I already had a good pair and the case is a bit useless it's not even raised or anything so does jot protect it at all, I went for the carbon fibre one.
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