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amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector review

I received this screen protector in the mail yesterday, and didn't hesitate to put it on. I have used other tempered glass screen protectors before, but I was hoping one would eventually be made for the curved S6 edge. Finally, there is one available. The glass comes with a colored top and bottom, which can be chosen for the color of the phone you have. For mine, I got the white to go with my pearl white phone. It's hard to tell at first glance that there even is a screen protector on my phone. I personally think that instead of having the cutout for the Samsung logo, they should have had the logo printed on the glass itself to make the top of the screen protector more seamless. With the screen protector on, it does make the home button flush to the thickness. I like that, but others might not.
I have noticed some differences in use between having the screen protector on vs having it off. First off is that the screen protector seems to attract more smudges than the original glass does. Secondly, the screen itself does seem less sensitive (especially near the edge) which makes edge functions much harder to do. They aren't impossible, but I do find myself having to push down on the screen much harder than I used to. Lastly, reflections on the screen make it visible that there are slight dips in the glass itself. Looking at a reflection reveals probably about 6 or 7 spots that look dented in. It seems to be sporadic in placement, and doesn't seem to affect usage.
I have found it hard to find a suitable case that works well with the tempered glass screen protector. Any case that has any lip protection will not play nice with this accessory. Luckily, my Spigen thin fit case works just fine with it. This isn't the type of phone that I want out of a case at any time. ( I have the 128gb model, and I'm not about to break it.) I'm hoping I won't have to actually test out the durability of the screen protector, but it is rated as scratch resistant, and rated at 9H for hardness, so I would expect it to stand up just like any other tempered glass screen protector.
Bottom line: If you don't mind sacrificing case choices and screen sensitivity, then get this screen protector. Just be sure to have a micro fiber cloth with you to get rid of all of those smudges. If amFilm can possibly coat the screen in a smudge resistant film, as well as increase sensitivity, then they could potentially corner the market on a very hard to come by product.
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how are you feeling about this after using it for a few days? Has the sensitivity increased at all?

Glass pulling away from screen

Has anyone seen this before? Is it possible to have this manufacturing defect covered outside of the warranty?
Short description: it appears that the adhesive in the top right portion of the screen is letting go, and air is getting between the glass and frame. Phone has been in a case since day 1, and treated well.
I love Android, but a defect like this, and no help from my carrier or Samsung, make me want to switch to apple and apple care [emoji20] [emoji52]
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The glass in that picture looks like a glass screen protector, and not the glass of the actual phone front (the actual glass does not cut-out around the light sensor and camera and instead is entirely flush along the front of the phone except for the speaker and home button). It may have been put on when you first got the phone, but it shouldn't be a problem to remove it/get a new one if necessary. It might even be possible to reapply the existing one, depending on the brand and what glue was used to attach it initially.

reffu said:
The glass in that picture looks like a glass screen protector, and not the glass of the actual phone front (the actual glass does not cut-out around the light sensor and camera and instead is entirely flush along the front of the phone except for the speaker and home button). It may have been put on when you first got the phone, but it shouldn't be a problem to remove it/get a new one if necessary. It might even be possible to reapply the existing one, depending on the brand and what glue was used to attach it initially.
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I understand thinking it's the screen protector (or screen protector related), however the air pocket stops where the protector begins.
The "bubble" now extends down to the power button.
I've attached a new picture to try to show better the issue, and that the screen protector isn't relevant.
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Zero4 said:
I understand thinking it's the screen protector (or screen protector related), however the air pocket stops where the protector begins.
The "bubble" now extends down to the power button.
I've attached a new picture to try to show better the issue, and that the screen protector isn't relevant.
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Ahh, my mistake then, this picture does make it clearer. The only thing I can possibly think of is that the screen protector is adhered to the glass tighter than the glass is to the digitizer (or heat/age weakened the adhesive holding the glass to the digitizer) and so pressure put on the raised screen protector (from being in a pocket/bag or pushing against other objects) is separating the glass from the digitizer. I'm not really sure if there's a solution, other than replacing the screen.

Edge wrapped screen protector

Picked up the invisible defender screen protector.
It has edge wings that wrap around the sides and stick on the back of the phone. This means there's no lifting since the screen protector is stuck on the back side.
https://youtu.be/JPFggNZyvUg

Just installed it. Not a fan. The sides push up and create pockets of air. It's also really rubbery, more so than the IQ Shield I used on my S8+. It's really difficult to write with the s-pen.
There's also a rainbow effect on the two sides

Kawaisa said:
Just installed it. Not a fan. The sides push up and create pockets of air. It's also really rubbery, more so than the IQ Shield I used on my S8+
There's also a rainbow effect on the two sides
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That's good info - mine arrives today, but is only going to be a backup to the cheap tempered glass one I bought, which looks in the flesh like it could be case-unfriendly, so that I have *something* at least protecting the screen when my phone arrives next week.

Kawaisa said:
Just installed it. Not a fan. The sides push up and create pockets of air. It's also really rubbery, more so than the IQ Shield I used on my S8+. It's really difficult to write with the s-pen.
There's also a rainbow effect on the two sides
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I got one of these too but not applied it yet as i don't have the phone but it says on the packaging to allow a couple days for the pockets of air to dissipate on the edges and that the 'rubbery' feeling should too so i wouldn't rip it off straight away and give it a second chance.

MrAshMan said:
I got one of these too but not applied it yet as i don't have the phone but it says on the packaging to allow a couple days for the pockets of air to dissipate on the edges and that the 'rubbery' feeling should too so i wouldn't rip it off straight away and give it a second chance.
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Honestly, I wouldn't knock it so much if it didn't have the two rainbow bars on the sides. These won't be going away since they're imprinted into the protector. They are distinct lines.
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Kawaisa said:
Honestly, I wouldn't knock it so much if it didn't have the two rainbow bars on the sides. These won't be going away since they're imprinted into the protector. They are distinct lines.
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Damn ! Looks like I'll be going naked after all I really dislike screen protectors for little things like that

Spigen Screen Protector GLAS.tR Nano Liquid?

Has anyone tried this?
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https://www.spigen.com/collections/galaxy-note-8/products/screen-protector-glas-tr-nano-liquid

Looks very interesting. I wonder how well it works. I beginning to hate how my current screen protector is crinkled on the corners.

Its a replacement oleophobic coating. Oil and fingerprints. It wont protect from scratches.
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When I first bought the phone I used it without a case for a short time and there were microscratches all around the front and back. I've never had a phone in recent years that scratches this easily. So I've used the spigen liquid both on the front and back and I haven't seen any new scratches for a while. Then I put a screen protector film both on the front and back to be sure.
So this liquid seemed to protect from microscratches, but don't expect it to protect your phone from anything more than that.

It would provide very minor scratch protection by refreshing your oleophobic coating and making it slick, but like you mentioned, it won't protect from a real scratch.
There are some ceramic clear coatings for automotive paint that would probably provide stronger scratch resistance, but I'll tell you right now, they are DAMN expensive. $70+ an oz.
If you just want to redo/refresh your oleophobic coating, there are cheaper ways. Fusso makes a coating kit for tablets that will last you the lifetime of your phone and probably your next 2 devices as well.

This has the same properties as the ceremic coatings I use for car detailing, it is more than just a coating. It will protect from scratches but understand it will wear off.

aydc said:
When I first bought the phone I used it without a case for a short time and there were microscratches all around the front and back. I've never had a phone in recent years that scratches this easily. So I've used the spigen liquid both on the front and back and I haven't seen any new scratches for a while. Then I put a screen protector film both on the front and back to be sure.
So this liquid seemed to protect from microscratches, but don't expect it to protect your phone from anything more than that.
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Did it cover or hide the previous micro scratches? I recently got a Google Pixel 2 XL and in less than a month i have numerous scratches on the bottom side of the screen, was thinking if this would be able to cover the previous scratches.

For those who have applied, any updates? (now that it a few months old by now)
I am thinking about using it.

rsd2000 said:
For those who have applied, any updates? (now that it a few months old by now)
I am thinking about using it.
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I would like to hear any updates on this as well.

I've had this on my S8+ for a month and a half or so.
Applying the "screen protector" was super simple. You just wipe your screen off with one wipe and then apply the coating. All-in-all it took me a minute of application time and I gave it ten minutes to sit before I used the microfiber to wipe off the "excess".
The coating is very hydrophobic, which means basically nothing to me because I don't go around dumping liquids on my phone . It did nothing for my existing micro-scratches, I was hoping that it would fill them in at least a little bit but they're just as bad as they previously were. It seems to help prevent new ones, though. I treat my phone terribly (in and out of my pockets with no case or other screen protection) and I haven't noticed any new scratching since I applied the coating. With that being said, I'm not convinced that it would stand up to anything that would result in major scratching. If I were more concerned about the safety of my phone I would definitely be looking at getting a traditional screen protector or a good case.

carbon fiber original xiaomi case

anyone here using original xiaomi carbon fiber case?
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Really nice case. Looks nice, it is very slim and has a great greep.
The only thing I am concerned is its margins/edges around the screen. For example factory (transparent) case has edges at the corners, so If you put the phone face down, the screen is not touching the surface.
The edges of carbon fiber case are barely palpable, so if you lay the phone face down I think the chances are high that you will eventually end up getting some scratches depending on surface.
Is there any feedback about this case?

I have original xiaomi flip case for Mi 10 Ultra, the issue is, it does not protect Camera lens.

I have all 3. This case is thinner than factory included case. Camera bump will touch the surface if lay the phone down. But, I apply tempered glass lense protector. Fits perfectly well.

Unfortunately adding optical elements introduces more refraction and increases the chances of ghosting and flaring. Best not to do this... physically protect it with a raised guard instead.
Almost all phones already have built in lense protectors.
Interesting fact, real carbon fiber is an effective radio frequency EM shield; it behaves like solid metal.

blackhawk said:
Unfortunately adding optical elements introduces more refraction and increases the chances of ghosting and flaring.
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Yeah, I would not do it either.
Eventually I had applied hydrogen protection to the screen and switched to carbon fiber case. I like it more than factory/transparent one.

batareikin51 said:
Yeah, I would not do it either.
Eventually I had applied hydrogen protection to the screen and switched to carbon fiber case. I like it more than factory/transparent one.
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Unfortunately there not a lot of case choices. My favorite case is the Zizo Bolt but no model for these phones.
All screens need some kind of physical protection or they will get scratched.
On an old S4+ with a failing display I tested how long it go before getting scratched, less then 6 months.
With protector 4+ years and no scratches.

blackhawk said:
Unfortunately there not a lot of case choices. My favorite case is the Zizo Bolt but no model for these phones.
All screens need some kind of physical protection or they will get scratched.
On an old S4+ with a failing display I tested how long it go before getting scratched, less then 6 months.
With protector 4+ years and no scratches.
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I have been using a note 9, for 2 years, last year with no protection. No scratches so far. Well, I am veeery cautious But Gorilla Glass 5 is really good. My wife does not care about her phone that is also GG5, she drops it periodically on concrete floor, carries it with keys of all kinds. No scratches so far. It is really amazing. Basically this example made me remove my protection from my Note 9. Wwll, I paid tribute to Ultra by applying basic protection, but I think I will eventually remove it

^One grain of sand is all it takes.
Keys and coins aren't hard enough... sand is.
Gorilla glass's scratch resistance isn't much better the ordinary glass.