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I hope this isn't a duplicate post. I've been looking for a matte skin for the LG G2 to remove the glossy plasticky GS4 feel of the phone. I saw that BSE do a matte body protector so I ordered one. I'm out of the US so it will take a while to get to me. Anyone have experience with the matte finish covers that BSE provides not just for the G2 but other phones too? Anyways I'm excited about this as the glossy back is the only thing I dislike about the LG G2.

widezu69 said:
I hope this isn't a duplicate post. I've been looking for a matte skin for the LG G2 to remove the glossy plasticky GS4 feel of the phone. I saw that BSE do a matte body protector so I ordered one. I'm out of the US so it will take a while to get to me. Anyone have experience with the matte finish covers that BSE provides not just for the G2 but other phones too? Anyways I'm excited about this as the glossy back is the only thing I dislike about the LG G2.
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please take pictures when you get it, and i hope you do not have a verizon G2..
NOTE: The VERIZON LG G2 has different buttons on the back and we do not yet have a cover for it. We hope to have make it available very soon.

I ordered one as well. It should be here tomorrow. I will take pics after I put it on. I have the AT&T G2.

Zagg's Invisible Shield dry application also has a matte back.

I just applied the matte Best Skins Ever to the back of my G2. So a few things...
The skin almost fits the back perfectly, covering the entire back panel. Because of this, it was pretty tricky getting the corners and edges on. So work your way from center to the edge as usual, then press and hold the edge/corner down with your fingers. I worked my way from the top of the phone to the bottom, using a 10 count before moving to the next spot. I've heard people with similar skins have used an iron on the corners. At this point, I don't think it's necessary for this one. We'll see tomorrow.
So remember, patience is your friend with this one. When you first put it on, it won't look like it will work (I was in "wtf" mode for a moment before giving it some thought). But go slow and apply pressure carefully on those pesky edges and corners.
Looks and feels great so far. Adds a bit of grippiness to it with no visible fingerprints. I also have the matte skin for the front, along with a spare glossy one just in case I hate the matte one. I'll report back after the bonding stage has passed.
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After a few hours of waiting, turns out the bottom corners of the back skin was slightly misaligned, causing the bottom right corner to have a tiny piece that won't stay down. The holes were pretty much lined up, so I'm not sure if it was a user error or manufacturing error. What I ended up doing is using a hot iron to singe the corner (no more than 1-2 seconds at a time). It works like a charm. I applied the same method to the other corners just to be safe, even though they seemed like they were staying down fine.
The front matte skin isn't very appealing to me. I was afraid it would affect the quality of the image too much like most matte/anti-glare skins. I guess I was hoping it would be better than that. I was wrong. Color and dark images look fine for the most part. While viewing bright images however, the shimmery effect is a bit much. I'm a very visual person, so this bothers me a lot. I'll probably keep it on for another day or two. But ultimately, I'm going to switch to the glossy skin.

tondagossa said:
I just applied the matte Best Skins Ever to the back of my G2. So a few things...
The skin almost fits the back perfectly, covering the entire back panel. Because of this, it was pretty tricky getting the corners and edges on. So work your way from center to the edge as usual, then press and hold the edge/corner down with your fingers. I worked my way from the top of the phone to the bottom, using a 10 count before moving to the next spot. I've heard people with similar skins have used an iron on the corners. At this point, I don't think it's necessary for this one. We'll see tomorrow.
So remember, patience is your friend with this one. When you first put it on, it won't look like it will work (I was in "wtf" mode for a moment before giving it some thought). But go slow and apply pressure carefully on those pesky edges and corners.
Looks and feels great so far. Adds a bit of grippiness to it with no visible fingerprints. I also have the matte skin for the front, along with a spare glossy one just in case I hate the matte one. I'll report back after the bonding stage has passed.
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After a few hours of waiting, turns out the bottom corners of the back skin was slightly misaligned, causing the bottom right corner to have a tiny piece that won't stay down. The holes were pretty much lined up, so I'm not sure if it was a user error or manufacturing error. What I ended up doing is using a hot iron to singe the corner (no more than 1-2 seconds at a time). It works like a charm. I applied the same method to the other corners just to be safe, even though they seemed like they were staying down fine.
The front matte skin isn't very appealing to me. I was afraid it would affect the quality of the image too much like most matte/anti-glare skins. I guess I was hoping it would be better than that. I was wrong. Color and dark images look fine for the most part. While viewing bright images however, the shimmery effect is a bit much. I'm a very visual person, so this bothers me way too much. I'll probably keep it on for another day or two. But ultimately, I'm going to switch to the glossy skin.
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Could we possibly have some pictures of how the back looks? Thanks!

widezu69 said:
Could we possibly have some pictures of how the back looks? Thanks!
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Haha... I'll try to find my old camera. Right now, my G2 is my main camera. (I know... that's not ideal. But the pictures are pretty good on phones now and I'm not really that big into photography.)

tondagossa said:
Haha... I'll try to find my old camera. Right now, my G2 is my main camera. (I know... that's not ideal. But the pictures are pretty good on phones now and I'm not really that big into photography.)
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Take a photo standing in front of a mirror with the LG G2
I'm curious because I am looking for a good matte skin that covers the entirety of the back of the phone. I also want a screen protector that maintains the smooth feel of the edges of the screen that are rolled over.

Yes, please post pictures! I want to buy this skin, but just want to double check first. If you can't find a camera, just take a picture in the mirror, haha.
Thanks!

check out the Zagg's Invisible Shield dry application...that too is matte.....

Black Carbon Fiber skin Skinomi

Okay so I won this skin in a Skinomi raffle giveaway so once I received it I decided to give in a try. It looks great not as good as the gunmetal finish but it definitely looks and feels like it's going to protect the phone from scratches but not drops. I still put a case on it sometimes when I go out to make sure that if it falls its protected and it doesn't interfere in any way.
I attached a couple of pictures if you guys are interested. I also have a Skinomi tempered glass on it which is excellent as well. Feels a bit flexible when you first install it but once on its great protection for your screen. And you don't even notice it on the screen. I made a mistake installing it and took it off from the top right corner and now there's a bubble there. I immediately filed for a replacement on their website and got a spare which I'm holding on till I feel I need to change it. Sorry for the lighting it's nighttime here and I don't have the best lighting in the world. Enjoy.

pretty nice, i like it.

raviluke said:
pretty nice, i like it.
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I also just installed the carbon skin. I then installed my Supcase over the skin. I was happy to see that I could do that, it also made the case fit a little "snugger" and gave an overall better feel to the case/phone combination.

Skinomi Clear Matte Back Skin - Pictures

I installed the Skinomi clear matte skin on the back a few days ago. I'm really not a fan of how the back glass feels. It's slippery, attracts fingerprints, and gets slimey.
Personally, installing this has made the phone feel so much better. Plus, if you're going caseless like me, you mostly retain the original look of the phone.
For the most part, I did a decent job installing it. I put too much pressure on some parts when getting the bubbles out and dented the skin (it's wet install). Those are the odd looking spots in the pictures. Otherwise, all the bubbles came out over night. It also comes with clear matte sides and a font screen protector, which I don't plan on ever putting on. I recommend this is you're not a fan of the glass feel!
Edit: Here's a video that seoulbrova did of the clear skin (non-matte) https://youtu.be/K1kA2rK4y7k

Wow. I actually like the matte look a lot better. I might have to get me one of these.
Thank you!

Wow looks great I like it. Might have to do it too. Thanks.
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Are you getting a substantial amount of grip from the skin? Its my biggest concern. I hate cases and even more so on big phones because the width is right where I max out now and a case kills the perfection of the width to body ratio. I saw the Sammy clear case with just corners but frankly the corners still look annoying, large and the clear case doesn't add much grip which is my entire issue.

jackdforme said:
Are you getting a substantial amount of grip from the skin? Its my biggest concern. I hate cases and even more so on big phones because the width is right where I max out now and a case kills the perfection of the width to body ratio. I saw the Sammy clear case with just corners but frankly the corners still look annoying, large and the clear case doesn't add much grip which is my entire issue.
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I wouldn't say substantial, but it makes a difference. I would compare it to the back of the G4, but without the diamond pattern.
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Sher The Love said:
I wouldn't say substantial, but it makes a difference. I would compare it to the back of the G4, but without the diamond pattern.
Do you feel like this is enough to give you the confidence to wheel it around one handed with no case?
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jackdforme said:
Sher The Love said:
I wouldn't say substantial, but it makes a difference. I would compare it to the back of the G4, but without the diamond pattern.
Do you feel like this is enough to give you the confidence to wheel it around one handed with no case?
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Yes, but I was doing one handed without the skin too. I use pie control to put the home, back, and multitasking in the sides so I don't have to do hand gymnastics to get to the bottom of the phone. This way I can hold it so maybe 80% of the screen is accessible one handed. I think stretching your fingers to reach parts of the phone will lead to more accidental drops.
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thanx you very much

Is this the one you got?

silverbladef said:
Is this the one you got?
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Yes, that's the one.
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Sher The Love said:
Yes, that's the one.
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Perfect! Thanks a lot!

Sher The Love said:
I installed the Skinomi clear matte skin on the back a few days ago. I'm really not a fan of how the back glass feels. It's slippery, attracts fingerprints, and gets slimey.
Personally, installing this has made the phone feel so much better. Plus, if you're going caseless like me, you mostly retain the original look of the phone.
For the most part, I did a decent job installing it. I put too much pressure on some parts when getting the bubbles out and dented the skin (it's wet install). Those are the odd looking spots in the pictures. Otherwise, all the bubbles came out over night. It also comes with clear matte sides and a font screen protector, which I don't plan on ever putting on. I recommend this is you're not a fan of the glass feel!
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One can hardly tell if its on!
Does the phone feel slippery or not?
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bhagiratha said:
One can hardly tell if its on!
Does the phone feel slippery or not?
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It doesn't add grip like the feeling of the Note 4, but it adds enough to make me feel much more comfortable when holding it. I compare it to the smoother matte back of the G4.

Yeah,it's cool. It doesn't look like it's on there. Great job! This is what I've been looking for. Thanks OP

i've got a crystal clear case for my white N5d coming in. this would be a great way to rid the glossy look which i don't really like.
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Here's a video of it installed https://youtu.be/K1kA2rK4y7k
It adds significant grip imo. You can see how I turn it to show that it doesn't slip off. It reminds me of tackiness on football gloves.

seoulbrova said:
Here's a video of it installed https://youtu.be/K1kA2rK4y7k
It adds significant grip imo. You can see how I turn it to show that it doesn't slip off. It reminds me of tackiness on football gloves.
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Nice video. I added the link into the OP. Hope you don't mind. I wonder how the matte skin vs the clear skin compares in grip.

I've received mine on Thursday, it's been on the phone for 2 days now.
The fit could be better, and the edges tend to collect dust but it does look quite nice.
The texture is not tacky and reminds me of matte polycarbonate.
Link to picture album: imgur(dot)com/a/Dpd40

dbrand skin?

I'm considering getting one. Just curious if anyone has one here and how good it is in terms of quality, installation and grip. I have a sandstone case right now and just wondering if it's smarter to use a case instead. But I really like the way the look can be completely changed but want to get some feedback from anyone who already has one. Thanks in advance everyone.

had one on op3, looked really good, installation is easy, but feeling when it in hands is terrible, like old cheap pre-smartphone. i would better stick to case than dbrand skin. that's my position about dbrand.

I have been using one on my OP3 for a while.. the quality of the skin is decent enough and the look is great. The problem is that its really annoying in the hands as the skin, even when installed pretty much perfectly, has an edge to it which is uncomfortable to the touch. Even after using plastic cards or solid materials to skim the edges, its still annoying.
I also found the top and bottom pieces to be incredibly difficult to align during installation, and after only a little while they started to fray around the edges so I ended taking them off.

I personally love my skin!!

Dbrand
I ordered 2 types of black wraps(hyper titanium and matte black ) comes with full and a split . I like the full matte black looks better and less slippery than hyper titanium. I've never used cases with any of my phones so I can't compare it with a case but I can say it's less slippery than aluminum chassis . Definitely looks better if you get it right. You have pay extra attention to the corners they collect dust and dirt. When talking on the phone ,my beard (If you don't have one or shave every day that wouldn't be a problem for you ) gets stuck between wrap and phone and it hurts .Make sure you buy extra because it's so easy to f*** up. Look at the gap around the camera. This is the second one, first one didn't have that gap.
I wish they had a black version when they first released the 3t but dbrand is way cheaper than buying a whole new phone. Hope this helps

i had a skin on the back and front but the one on the front was insanely weak

Just got one couple days ago. Black leather and wood top and bottom with solid blue one plus logo. The phone looks sexy af. Installation is a little bit a pain though. The key is hairdryer and patience.
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d0e01 said:
I ordered 2 types of black wraps(hyper titanium and matte black ) comes with full and a split . I like the full matte black looks better and less slippery than hyper titanium. I've never used cases with any of my phones so I can't compare it with a case but I can say it's less slippery than aluminum chassis . Definitely looks better if you get it right. You have pay extra attention to the corners they collect dust and dirt. When talking on the phone ,my beard (If you don't have one or shave every day that wouldn't be a problem for you ) gets stuck between wrap and phone and it hurts .Make sure you buy extra because it's so easy to f*** up. Look at the gap around the camera. This is the second one, first one didn't have that gap.
I wish they had a black version when they first released the 3t but dbrand is way cheaper than buying a whole new phone. Hope this helps
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Your phone looks ?

Here are couple pics.

fnudaniel83 said:
Just got one couple days ago. Black leather and wood top and bottom with solid blue one plus logo. The phone looks sexy af. Installation is a little bit a pain though. The key is hairdryer and patience.
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Your phone looks ?
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Thank you. I wanted have a solid black piece just like black 3t. That was the best I could do. I also got the silver logo to use it with split version even tho colors doesn't match still looked okay.

d0e01 said:
Thank you. I wanted have a solid black piece just like black 3t. That was the best I could do. I also got the silver logo to use it with split version even tho colors doesn't match still looked okay.
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Does it feel slippery?
I will totally do like yours too once I get tired of mine.

I picked out a few skin backs and a few different top/bottoms that I thought would match. Well, they did look exactly like I thought that they would. Problem was, as has been mentioned above, the tops and bottoms, no matter how you grind/smooth them down, are still pretty sharp when holding the phone, but also they tended to get caught on fabric in my pocket. Another thing that the top/bottom took away from is the reflective surface of the metal right below the glass bezel, but above the actual top/bottom surfaces (that shiny "ring" that goes around the entire phone). I positioned them perfectly and you can still see it, but not as pronounced as without. I know that part is really inconsequential, but aesthetics are something to be factored in when making a decision on which skin, if any, to purchase.
I actually took off the top and bottom dbrand skins and left the back on like normal. Smoothed down just a bit more and the phone feels perfectly normal with no sharp edges. Looks better too imo. Kind of wished I got the black OP3T to help with the aesthetic point of view, but nothing that I would consider selling the gunmetal for at this point.

I got my Dbrand skin in leather for the body and camera, and carbon fiber for the top and bottom.
I'm very happy with the result.
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✪ Samsung Galaxy Note 8 SKINS

This thread is for users to post their current / past SKINS that are available for the Note 8.
Wonderful people of XDA, Please Post;
Picture of skin applied
Brand (e.g d-brand, slickwraps, easyskinz)
Skin name (e.g Black Dragon, Gloss White)
A few words of your overall opinion
Will post the only one i have soon when i can grab a picture.
Thank you!
Useful links:
https://dbrand.com/shop/samsung-galaxy-note-8-skins
https://www.slickwraps.com/devices/phones/android/galaxy-note-8.html
https://easyskinz.com/collections/samsung-galaxy-note-8
https://www.xtremeskins.co.uk/products/samsung-galaxy-note-8-skins

SlickWraps Alcantara Charcoal color!
I've been a dBrand user for the longest time and didn't even know this Alcantara and their Natural Leather series (which uses real alcantara and leather material to make the skins) existed. This has to be the best feeling skin there is!
Only thing negative about these is their price... got mine on black friday 60% off. They have 50% off this week also.

justFaisal said:
SlickWraps Alcantara Charcoal color!
I've been a dBrand user for the longest time and didn't even know this Alcantara and their Natural Leather series (which uses real alcantara and leather material to make the skins) existed. This has to be the best feeling skin there is!
Only thing negative about these is their price... got mine on black friday 60% off. They have 50% off this week also.
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Looks pretty slick, how is the thickness of the alcantara skin compared to other skins you've used in the past?
I have Samsung's Black Alcantara case and I do like it, I just prefer the phone to be naked with a thin skin so this would be a good aternative

Brought this one from Easyskinz.com
It's there "GLOSS JET WHITE Skin"
It sticks well and is easy to apply but I would of liked a bit more of a shiny white. There's not really a texture to it either just feels like a sticker.
(It does come with camera, front, side cutouts too)

Mr.Ash.Man said:
Looks pretty slick, how is the thickness of the alcantara skin compared to other skins you've used in the past?
I have Samsung's Black Alcantara case and I do like it, I just prefer the phone to be naked with a thin skin so this would be a good aternative
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It's pretty thick so you won't be able to use a case on top of it, i don't like to use cases so this is perfect. It gives you alot of grip, the edges kinda feel sharp but i think over time they will soften up.
They're on sale and today is the last day i think.

Decalrus Protective Vinyl Skin Decal
Decalrus Protective Vinyl Skin Decal best that I have ever used and way less expensive compared to others and you can buy through Amazon.

JGuinan007 said:
Decalrus Protective Vinyl Skin Decal best that I have ever used and way less expensive compared to others and you can buy through Amazon.
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Do you mind posting actual photos? Stock photos don't really show skins well (why I created this thread)
Thanks!

So I recently installed my slickwraps honeycomb black skin and I am not happy about it. I did a horrible job. There's bubbles everywhere... I'll post pics as soon as I'm at work...maybe lol

treezy26 said:
So I recently installed my slickwraps honeycomb black skin and I am not happy about it. I did a horrible job. There's bubbles everywhere... I'll post pics as soon as I'm at work...maybe lol
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Haha don't worry. I shake real bad when trying to do something like this. Just try and angle the camera so you can't see how horrible it is
Aside from the install what about it don't you like?

Mr.Ash.Man said:
Haha don't worry. I shake real bad when trying to do something like this. Just try and angle the camera so you can't see how horrible it is
Aside from the install what about it don't you like?
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As far as the bubbles, it's not that bad. I like it. But for the price slickwraps charges, I would not pay full price for it. Just seems a bit much to me for something like this. I was real hesitant to buy it at first but I saw they had a cyber Monday half off deal. So I said sure why not. Gimme a bit and I'll post some pics.

Here's some photos. Aren't the best quality. Were taken with a Nexus 6. As you can see, the bubbles. Those damn bubbles...

treezy26 said:
Here's some photos. Aren't the best quality. Were taken with a Nexus 6. As you can see, the bubbles. Those damn bubbles...
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Take a needle to the bubbles to pop them, the skin will recover from hole you create when you pop them. Just be careful not to poke too hard.

alorora said:
Take a needle to the bubbles to pop them, the skin will recover from hole you create when you pop them. Just be careful not to poke too hard.
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So you think just poking a hole and leave it be will help? Cuz I'm about to tear this off...

treezy26 said:
So you think just poking a hole and leave it be will help? Cuz I'm about to tear this off...
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The vinyl sticker can handle a lot. When you do pop it smooth it out to push any air that is trapped. If you are careful when you pop the bubble it will help.

I recently ordered dbrand dragon skin (grey one) , will post pictures once it arrives (and my note 8)

Furma said:
I recently ordered dbrand dragon skin (grey one) , will post pictures once it arrives (and my note 8)
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Cool, very interested to see one of these applied

btw take note of this:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Slickwraps/comments/7je121/uslickwrapscom_has_been_banned_from_reddit_for/
apparently both slickwraps and dbrand have been caught brigading on reddit (downvoting any negative comments regarding their products, bad mouthing each others products, shilling, etc)
slickwraps is the worst offender it seems since they have low quality products + shipping issues

treezy26 said:
Here's some photos. Aren't the best quality. Were taken with a Nexus 6. As you can see, the bubbles. Those damn bubbles...
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i wouldn't pop those bubbles. they'll actually disappear over time. I once put a wrap on and hated the bubbles and wanted to tear it off right away but left it on over night and a lot of the bubbles disappeared. After 4 days or so they all disappeared.

tracerit said:
i wouldn't pop those bubbles. they'll actually disappear over time. I once put a wrap on and hated the bubbles and wanted to tear it off right away but left it on over night and a lot of the bubbles disappeared. After 4 days or so they all disappeared.
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Yea I tried on one big bubble I had and it didn't feel right sticking a needle to the back of my phone. I haven't messed with it and it seems to have gotten a lil better over time. I actually like the rhino and skin combo. Looks good.

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Here's some photos. Aren't the best quality. Were taken with a Nexus 6. As you can see, the bubbles. Those damn bubbles...
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Is that Rhino Shield crash guard bumper?