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Best Screen Protector for HD2: Vikuiti (TM) DQC-160

Okay, I am going to be super honest here.
I've tried several screen protector for my HD2 since I gotten it. Possibly 7 total different ones now. Bought from ebay, HTC official, etc. They are all crap!
Today has been the day that I am settling for the best screen protector I've found - and would HIGHLY (with 100%) recommend this screen protector to anyone in a heart beat.
The Vikuiti (TM) DQC-160
http://www.protectionfilms24.com/article/vikuiti-dqc-160-screen-protector-htc-hd2-28087.html
I am from the US, I bought the protector on Sunday and I received them in the mail today, Thursday. Super fast shipping overseas!
1) Very easy to apply. Easy clean up!
2) No need to apply after a hot steamy bath. It really resists dusts during application.
3) Highly cut to precision! I love this! It also cover the entire glass in front! Even the bottom glass under the buttons!
4) The feel of it is just amazing! It feels like its not even there! I feels like I am touching glass! No friction whatsoever. *Note that I am not exaggerating here.
5) Very transparent. I can not tell its even on. And my Front sensors are not affected by this protector in any way.
I am posting pictures. See below. Ask questions away.
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thank you for sharing this information.
Maybe you could briefly outline what the advantages of a screen protector for a hd2 are. I'm not too familiar with the device yet, but i thought the display is glass. I saw videos where people tried to scratch the surface with keys and knifes but didn't succeed.
Thank you!

I'll help... just google for capacitive screen and notice, that top coat is not glass. it can be scratched, just not as easy as resistive one.

Martin Fields... awesome...

wow it looks good...
it even has that part that protects the part under the buttons unlike mine...
nice keyboard.

I should be receiving mine today!
I originally ordered some cheaper ones, which are awful! It's like you have to apply them in an air tight room, and the edges never stay stuck.
I heard good things about the mentioned protector so I ordered one.
Thanks for posting the photos and positive review!

Ordered mine as well.
Hope no dust or loose edges this time.
Thanks for the tip.

Definitely will order this, thanks

Installing ?
Hi,
I'm having some trouble installing - any hints ?
I agree though - The Vikuiti (TM) DQC-160 is by far the best screenprotecor.
Mvh Morten

Fit on flush screen?
lemonspeakers- Just wanted to know how the DQC-160 fits on the flush screen of the HD2? I was a little concerned that the 160 was a "ridgid" type of SP and thus a little thicker. I just installed a protectionfilms24 SP on my Canon A590 and was worried it may be to high for the HD2 flush screen. I will be getting my HD2 from TMobile US March 24th. Thanks

Greaaaaaaaat, thank you very much for sharing! I have been looking for a good protector for very long, but there are so much different opinions about it, but this sounds really great!
Although I have one question, it covers the " sensor " next to the " speaker " of the phone (you know when you talk with somebody and I mean the speaker of which you hear the person talking to you), and I have read somewhere on this forum, it shouldn't do that!
Could anybody confirm/disconfirm this?

Filipek88 said:
Greaaaaaaaat, thank you very much for sharing! I have been looking for a good protector for very long, but there are so much different opinions about it, but this sounds really great!
Although I have one question, it covers the " sensor " next to the " speaker " of the phone (you know when you talk with somebody and I mean the speaker of which you hear the person talking to you), and I have read somewhere on this forum, it shouldn't do that!
Could anybody confirm/disconfirm this?
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Read my first post. This SP is highly transparent but smooth as glass. It won't interfere with the proximity and lighting sensors. Already tested under different conditions. It works as if it was never there.
I also forgot to mention, the SP is a little thick. That just goes to show that this is not some cheap material they are using- mind you.
rawhide85 said:
lemonspeakers- Just wanted to know how the DQC-160 fits on the flush screen of the HD2? I was a little concerned that the 160 was a "ridgid" type of SP and thus a little thicker. I just installed a protectionfilms24 SP on my Canon A590 and was worried it may be to high for the HD2 flush screen. I will be getting my HD2 from TMobile US March 24th. Thanks
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Again, read first post. This was highly cut to precision. The only hard part I had was getting the bottom and sides to line up perfectly (I am a bit anal) because its highly precised cut. *You don't want your screen protector running off the side of your device now do you?

i just ordered mine not too long ago, for the North Americans like me its around $12.00 USD.
so as of now im just patiently waiting for the screen protector to come in. i will try to post up a video on youtube regarding said protector, most likely it will be posted in this thread after i made the video. till then.. Adios!!

Got mine today. Soooo much better than the cheap ones you buy on eBay
I have a doubt: can you take it off, wash it an put it back on again, or is it a one time application?
Thanks

I have the opportunity to get this for "free."
How is it WRT:
1. Fingerprints and skin oil smudges
2. Sunlight and glare

If it came with a rear camera protector as well, like my Martin Fields kit for the n95, I would buy it.
For now, I'll stick with the screen protector that came with my maximum protection invisible shield.

freshabp said:
If it came with a rear camera protector as well, like my Martin Fields kit for the n95, I would buy it.
For now, I'll stick with the screen protector that came with my maximum protection invisible shield.
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Ugh. I got that Inv. Shield and it totally ruin the glass feel. and that invi. shield. is full of friction that it no longer is a touch device. UGH! I got over it!

friend'scatdied said:
I have the opportunity to get this for "free."
How is it WRT:
1. Fingerprints and skin oil smudges
2. Sunlight and glare
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I agree, it can give you lots and lots of fingerprint oil. much more than the glass alone.
Are there any FULLLLLL screen protector that solves this issue?

fockewul said:
Got mine today. Soooo much better than the cheap ones you buy on eBay
I have a doubt: can you take it off, wash it an put it back on again, or is it a one time application?
Thanks
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Yes you can reapply. I've done it and it works. Just make sure to air dry it b4 you put it back on.

I would h ave to agree with you. I got the invisible shield thinking it was the best possible product and in ways it is great. It does not seem as if the edges will start to come up and I think it provides preimum protection but it does ruin the feel of the device plus I had a terrible time applying it since it was my first time using this product on a device. Once it tried I have some horrible streaks underneath and I am afraid to pull it up and try again. So I might give this one a shot.

[Review] Bodyguardz Anti-glare/Anti-fingerprint ScreenGuardz

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Hello everyone! I bring to you a review of this screen protector. if there's anything I didn't cover or if you have any questions please post them here, and I will get to them ad soon as possible.
So let's talk about what this protector is being advertised as. They said it will reduce the amount of fingerprints and smudging on the screen, as well as reduce the glare on the screen. The latter should make it a bit easier when you're outside or when you're in a room with a lot of lighting, such as s lecture hall.
Installation:
The package only included one screen protector and it is a dry install. When installing, you peel off a little bit of the adhesive protector and peel as you go. This might be good or bad news for someone looking at this, I myself preferred wet install. However when installing the protector, I was surprised to find that it was very forgiving. I had to pull off the protector 5-6 times when doing so because it wasn't fully aligned and adjust it. Finally, I was able to put it on and air bubbles were almost nonexistent. Looking closely, I see a few air bubbles but bodyguardz say they should resolve themselves. But even if they don't, it doesn't bother me.
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Look and feel:
No noticeable change in sensitivity since I've put it on. The screens swipe and the tablet registers a touch with the same amount of pressure with the protector as without. I'm typing this review on the tablet using thumb keyboard and everything is comfortable! One thing to take note of is when you’re swiping, as when scrolling on a webpage, your finger may not move as smoothly and buttery as before.
Since the protector is matte, it sort of lends an amazon kindle type look to the screen. It has a very nice look to it.
I have noticed that after putting it on the screen brightness is a bit reduced. However, the difference isn't uncomfortable, and after a while you won't even notice the difference.
Anti-glare:
Now, this is an important quality that, to me, would have made or broken this product. Short answer: it works and it works well!
Now, the long answer: compared to before having the screen protector, the screen quality is certainly better. When using the tablet in my room, or lecture hall the recessed lighting or fluorescent lights would often get reflected off the screen. With the screen protector on, the lighting gets diffused and scattered and they just look like bright spots on the screen. Furthermore, reflections on the tablet of the surroundings are barely noticeable, so there is definitely improvement.
Also, the screen protector makes it possible to use the tablet out on a sunny day. You won't get the kindle like e-ink effect, but it certainly improves the usability outside.
Note about the following pictures: I don’t have another Nexus 7 to do a side by side comparison. Some of the pictures are old pictures that I had taken at the beginning of this week. I did my best to take the pictures in the exact lighting situation with the screen protector on. It’s not exact; however it will give you an idea on how the protector performs.
Also, I’ve used an HTC Desire to do a side by side comparison. The HTC Desire uses Corning Gorilla Glass (N7 just uses Corning Glass) so reflective property should be similar to each other. I set the Desire to its max brightness, however, you still don’t get a common denominator but you at least get something to compare it to.
Pictures of Tablet without screen protector in sunlight from the beginning of this week
This is a picture of the tablet from this morning before I put the protector on. Idk how I got THAT much smudge and fingerprints on. I think I might have just rubbed my finger on the screen before taking the picture
Here are two pictures AFTER the screen protector is applied
I tried running my finger up and down on the screen to see how much smudge/fingerprints it would get on:
Here are some comparison pictures from outside, next to the HTC Desire
Angled towards the sun
Angled away from the sun (The sun is still overhead)
HTC Desire, angled towards and away
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First off, I apologize. My and a group of friends who I hadn't seen in a while were meeting up for some dinner and I asked one of them who owns a N7 to bring his. As such, these pictures were taken at the restaurant and some outside. The following pictures were taken pretty shoddily with my phone's camera. Both tablets weren't in the EXACT setting to allow for a 100% accurate comparison, however, you can still get some sort of an idea.
In the picture below, the LEFT N7 has the screenguardz on it, the one on the right is stock
In the following two pictures, the RIGHT N7 has the screenguardz on it, the one on the left is stock
Conclusion:
Would I recommend? Absolutely!
Other Info:
1- If you do buy this product, I'd suggest you buy it from Bodyguardz themselves. Reason being is that they give you replacements at significantly lower prices. It comes in handy when you have to send your tab in for warranty or if the screen protector itself gets damaged, you have a replacement ready. Another advantage of this is that all future purchases are discounted by 20% (and you can still add in a coupon code for further discounts).
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Q/A
Uh60m Pilot said:
have you noticed a decrease in the screen quality since you put it on?
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Not at all! Screen quality is still excellent. The only thing that I've noticed, although its very minuscule, is that total brightness is just a tad bit down. As in the screen is a bit dimmer. Regardless, its still comfortable to read and do whatever you do with it.

Beautiful review.

Thanks for the review. Question have you noticed a decrease in the screen quality since you put it on?
Also here is a link to the product with Amazon Prime for anyone interested:
http://www.amazon.com/BodyGuardz-An...&keywords=nexus+7+anti-glare+screen+protector
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Uh60m Pilot said:
Thanks for the review. Question have you noticed a decrease in the screen quality since you put it on?
Also here is a link to the product with Amazon Prime for anyone interested:
http://www.amazon.com/BodyGuardz-An...&keywords=nexus+7+anti-glare+screen+protector
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The link provided says that shipping will happen in 1-2 MONTHS :silly:. Click the other sellers links and you can get them for 19-20 bux shipped.
Great review! Love the shots. Nice and clear! I almost always get my fat a$$ in the pic from a reflection somewhere ....

WzFBaby said:
Beautiful review.
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Thank you!!
Uh60m Pilot said:
Thanks for the review. Question have you noticed a decrease in the screen quality since you put it on?
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Not at all! Screen quality is still excellent. The only thing that I've noticed, although its very minuscule, is that total brightness is just a tad bit down. Regardless, its still comfortable to read and do whatever you do with it.
kpjimmy said:
The link provided says that shipping will happen in 1-2 MONTHS :silly:. Click the other sellers links and you can get them for 19-20 bux shipped.
Great review! Love the shots. Nice and clear! I almost always get my fat a$$ in the pic from a reflection somewhere ....
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LOL. I was at first taking these pictures with camera from my phone, and then I realized it wasn't doing this product any justice. So I busted out the DSLR.

It's a shame they don't make the UltraTough one for the Nexus 7. I prefer that one over the HD antiglare.

awesome review. Thank you. I can see in IMG_6006.jpg your screen appears to be suffering from the raised glass issue on the left side? or is that just camera angle.

Linophryne said:
awesome review. Thank you. I can see in IMG_6006.jpg your screen appears to be suffering from the raised glass issue on the left side? or is that just camera angle.
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lol, you my heart jump for a second. "How could I have missed that?!"
No, the ridge that you see is actually that of the screen protector. Also, I was using a macro lens when taking these shots (in order to show how the screen protector was placed) and this particular lens has the tendency of "bending" things.

Wow. Excellently written review. I wasn't even interested in a protector at all but was just browsing the N7 accessories and your review managed to convince me that i need one. Thanks for taking the time to post this.
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k8sh said:
Wow. Excellently written review. I wasn't even interested in a protector at all but was just browsing the N7 accessories and your review managed to convince me that i need one. Thanks for taking the time to post this.
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Thanks!
It's been a few days since I've been using this screen protector, and I have to say, I'm still loving it. I had to drive today and I was using the GPS on the N7. The Ant-Glare screen protector kept the morning sun off of it and I was actually able to see, whereas before, I'd just be looking at my face, lol.

Wow, really good review! Thanks so much! +1
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How about the anti-finger print feature? or did I miss it in OP?

krze said:
How about the anti-finger print feature? or did I miss it in OP?
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Take a look at the 11th picture. I didn't give it a section of its own but after smudging my finger against the screen and just running it back and forth, it didn't pick up any fingerprint. Fast forward until today, the screen looks more or less the same. If you angle the device correctly, you can definitely see some smudges, but its not noticeable (with screen off). With screen on, even at its.dimmest, its not noticeable even if you look for it.

It's held by some static cling action right?

No, its a sticky.

Well I have been using my n7 naked but now I think I need to buy one of these
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Anyone else got this? Does it really make the screen that dark? Wouldn't that result in worst battery life? Just curious before I buy one. Especially the price.

ram130 said:
Anyone else got this? Does it really make the screen that dark? Wouldn't that result in worst battery life? Just curious before I buy one. Especially the price.
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I have one. I think the darkness is just a camera settings thing, not light output reduction from the screen cover.I agree with most of the OP's comments; no loss in sensitivity, good fingerprint reduction, nice smooth feel, etc. However for me personally, I don't like the matte effect. Its almost like a bit of a haze over the screen. Its odd the manufacturer calls it HD. I've used BodyGuardz wet apply glossy films on other devices and prefer those films over this matte one. As soon as there's a glossy one made, I'll probably replace mine.
Lastly, BodyGuardz shipping time is a bit slow.

tlr1000 said:
I have one. I think the darkness is just a camera settings thing, not light output reduction from the screen cover.I agree with most of the OP's comments; no loss in sensitivity, good fingerprint reduction, nice smooth feel, etc. However for me personally, I don't like the matte effect. Its almost like a bit of a haze over the screen. Its odd the manufacturer calls it HD. I've used BodyGuardz wet apply glossy films on other devices and prefer those films over this matte one. As soon as there's a glossy one made, I'll probably replace mine.
Lastly, BodyGuardz shipping time is a bit slow.
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Thanks so much for reply. I had put my order in yesterday but hasn't shipped yet so I'd agree. This haze effect is it a bad thing? What is the purpose. I'm new to matte and not sure exactly what it is either. I usually get clear but this review spoke to me lol. And the device looks good when the screen is off from the picture.
I had got the am film screen protector but kept getting bubles. Order another batch and they came two days later with some crush in it. So I gave up on that brand then i came across this one.

Do you see grain of any sort when the screen brightness is up?

Experience without screenguard ?

I wanna know experience of those who used their Nexus 7 without screen guard for 1 month or longer.
Please mention the kind of usage,like gaming or simple browsing,please also mention if you used it with a case or without one.
I have currently removed the screen guard, the screen now looks really alive but I'm worried that it might result in scratches,I use it mostly for browsing and sometimes gaming.
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I never used a screen protector and I have my N7 for 2 years, there's not even one scratch on it.
However, if I travel somewhere I put a case on it which also protects the screen, but if it's not in a backpack then it's always naked.
I use it for browsing, but why would it matter?

Pr3no said:
I never used a screen protector and I have my N7 for 2 years, there's not even one scratch on it.
However, if I travel somewhere I put a case on it which also protects the screen, but if it's not in a backpack then it's always naked.
I use it for browsing, but why would it matter?
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I just thought that as gaming involves more rubbing of screen unlike browsing so it might cause some scratches.
Anyways thanks for the reply, I do have this poetic slim line case which is magnetic and would be useful while travelling.
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Do you use something to clean the screen like some solution,if yes then how often?
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Even if gaming means more rubbing of the screen (which I don't think is the case, but I barely play anything on touchscreens), there's no way you're going to scratch the screen with your fingers only.
If you have a case, use it when you're travelling, because if you just put you're Nexus 7 in a bag full of other stuff without any protection, then there's a big chance that it'll actually scratch, otherwise you can use it with or without a case/screen protector.

I have used 13 months without 1.its still good.i carry it with me to my college evryday in an case.it was droppd two or three times from about 4ft.i am heavey user used it for gaming n reading mostly.only problem without screenguard is annoying figerprints
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back when I had my n7, after about 6 months of not using a screen protector and dropping it multiple times, once even off my porch face down into gravel, it only had one very light barely noticeable scratch.
BUT, I also used Swype keyboard. and I noticed something odd after some time. where I swiped in the keyboard area a lot(used it for forums browsing a lot of typing/swiping) it seemed that the "coating" on the screen in that area had worn off. I'm guessing it was some kinda oleophobic(sp??) coating for greasy fingerprints. that area definite looked different than rest of screen. it would get smudges from my finger s there WAY easier than any other area, and if I "steamed" the screen with my breath to get a better wipe clean, you could see that area stood out as different vs rest of the screen.
that's just my experience, others may vary, especially Dependent on how much you use a swipe style keyboard lol

ashclepdia said:
back when I had my n7, after about 6 months of not using a screen protector and dropping it multiple times, once even off my porch face down into gravel, it only had one very light barely noticeable scratch.
BUT, I also used Swype keyboard. and I noticed something odd after some time. where I swiped in the keyboard area a lot(used it for forums browsing a lot of typing/swiping) it seemed that the "coating" on the screen in that area had worn off. I'm guessing it was some kinda oleophobic(sp??) coating for greasy fingerprints. that area definite looked different than rest of screen. it would get smudges from my finger s there WAY easier than any other area, and if I "steamed" the screen with my breath to get a better wipe clean, you could see that area stood out as different vs rest of the screen.
that's just my experience, others may vary, especially Dependent on how much you use a swipe style keyboard lol
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This is what I use to clean the screen.

i had my nexus 7 for 1 year and a few months and i never used a screen guard or a case.
no scratches
i play games alot and browse alot.
i dropped it two times

I've had mine nearly 2 years and not a single scratch despite being naked. I do use a hard case when travelling though :good:
A guy I work with had a naked one in his coat pocket, fell over a tree root in a dark churchyard (I didn't like to ask too much why) and smashed the screen to smithereens!

I have mine for about 1 1/2 years now and I never used a screen protector and a case only for a short time. Sadly I dropped it once on the asphalt which it got some scratches on the hull from. But the screen is still in an absolute flawless condition. But the fact that I have my N7 at home for 95% of the time might also saved it from some scratches.

Mine is almost 99 present time at home, now have been using it without screen guard for 3 days and I have to say that the experience is a lot lot better, the touch is a very nice without screen guard and screen looks a lot more lively, I think I'm gonna keep it like this.
The protection is not worth compromising the experience and as I can see from what you guys say, it's not necessary either.
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Screen guards drive me crazy, between the loss of touch sensitivity and the potential air bubbles. Stopped using them years ago, over multiple devices, and have yet to regret not using them anymore. Modern electronics are pretty sturdy

Its like with any glass surface. If you keep abrasive substances away from it then you don't have to worry about scratches. Keep your hands clean and you won't have to worry about scratches. Most scratches on phone screens come from being placed in pants pockets. Why my phone has a protector on it. I do have a protector on my n7 mostly because my son uses my tablet from time to time. My wife has a 2013 n7 and is naked and so far no scratches and that screen is so slick feeling. Almost like your finger is having sex lol. Maybe one day I will take my screen protector off as my son has a tab 2. I just started leaving my case off my n7 as it just stays home mostly.
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I have mine for about 1 1/2 years now and I never used a screen protector and a case only for a short time. Sadly I dropped it once on the asphalt which it got some scratches on the hull from. But the screen is still in an absolute flawless condition. But the fact that I have my N7 at home for 95% of the time might also saved it from some scratches.
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Yeah pretty much the same here and it's in good condition
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Bought when they announced it at the 2012 IO. Never had a screen guard. Always in a cover-case...just a cheapo poetic. Screen is perfect.
I clean all of my device screens the same way: a few drops of water and a terry cloth or microfiber cloth. The 2012 N7 has a solid front glass so there is no chance of getting the insides wet. I have to be more careful with my S4 and 5s since they have hard home buttons and speaker holes.
(And yes, I have an iPhone for work. My options were an S4 which I already had, an ancient D4 or the 5s. So I got the 5s to have something different.)

I tend to not care. I'd rather enjoy my device than have it all wrapped up in plastic.

This slippery & fingerprint magnet Edge needs some help!

New Dbrand skins put on my S7 Edge as it is too slippery and has too many logo's on the back. Also next time you get the chance, turn over your phone and look closely under bright light below the Carrier Logo & S7 Edge Logo and you'll see faint fine printing "don't throw this is the trash" and garbage can graphic, kinda like what you see when you took the past phones back cover off. Don't believe me? ....check it out yourself. To me the carrier & brand logos AND that fine printing cheapens the phone. Looks good from the distance, but cheap up close. really bugged me, besides it is so slippery when holding it...so I fixed it with a Dbrand skin
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All things PURPLE

Hi william, congratulations on making your 800$ uber sexy phone look like a chinese 2nd hand knock off phone so fast.

@ Semseddin Wow! Thanks for the nice compliment. LOL
Next time you get the chance, turn over your phone and look closely under bright light below the Carrier Logo & S7 Edge Logo and you'll see faint fine printing about three lines and a small garbage can with a circle & X going through it, kinda like what you see when you took the past phones back cover off. Don't believe me? ....check it out yourself. To me the carrier & brand logos AND that fine printing cheapens the phone. Looks good from the distance, but cheap up close. really bugged me, besides it is so slippery when holding it...so I fixed it. I like it, so that is what matters.
However I might take off the carbon fiber on the front... not sure yet.
Anyways, thanks for being so brutally honest.

You can barely see the fine writing... I think that looks better than covering the back.
But whatever, each to their own!
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You can barely see the fine writing... I think that looks better than covering the back.
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Nah... that bugged me too much as I kept seeing it in bright lights... cheapened it too much, besides it is way too slippery too.

william58 said:
Nah... that bugged me too much as I kept seeing it in bright lights... cheapened it too much, besides it is way too slippery too.
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Why do you continually stare at the back of the phone? I would rather stare at the screen, personally and not get OCD about something that is barely visible except under the most extreme lighting circumstances.

Why do you continually stare at the back of the phone? I would rather stare at the screen, personally and not get OCD about something that is barely visible except under the most extreme lighting circumstances.
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Because it's there and it bugs me and I do see it from time to time. Besides it is very slippery to hold and a big time fingerprint magnet. It's like my Vette, I can't stand dirt or fingerprints on it. So I gave you three good reason. You must be an average joe user if any of those don't bother you

william58 said:
New Dbrand skins put on my S7 Edge as it is too slippery and has too many logo's on the back. Also next time you get the chance, turn over your phone and look closely under bright light below the Carrier Logo & S7 Edge Logo and you'll see faint fine printing about three lines and a small garbage can with a circle & X going through it, kinda like what you see when you took the past phones back cover off. Don't believe me? ....check it out yourself. To me the carrier & brand logos AND that fine printing cheapens the phone. Looks good from the distance, but cheap up close. really bugged me, besides it is so slippery when holding it...so I fixed it with a Dbrand skin
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Unfortunately, all the writing and the "don't throw this is the trash" graphic is an EU requirement. I wish they left it off the US phones, but it's a lot easier to just make one part than two.
As for being slippery and a fingerprint magnet, I have to agree. But the silver titanium is so sexy I can't bear to cover it up with a skin. I'm using a clear, thin case.

Ghost Armor has a matte front and back film screen protector. That might make it less of a fingerprint magnet...

Semseddin said:
Hi william, congratulations on making your 800$ uber sexy phone look like a chinese 2nd hand knock off phone so fast.
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JasonJoel said:
You can barely see the fine writing... I think that looks better than covering the back.
But whatever, each to their own!
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Why do you continually stare at the back of the phone? I would rather stare at the screen, personally and not get OCD about something that is barely visible except under the most extreme lighting circumstances.
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Here is what I'm talking about... UGLY!!! and slippery. I'll leave the front as it is, take off the carbon fiber, (after all, that is what you see & use the most) but the back I like much better with the purple skin and it has a nice grip now.
This looks much better, doesn't add bulk and keeps the Edge regular shape as it is a skin, plus it is not slippery as it is real slippery with the stock housing. The front I left alone as it looks great.

Leaving the front of S7 Edge as it is...
Some of you slammed my skins I put on my S7 Edge... sorry, but I like it very much and so did a couple managers too. One was at Verizon store and another was at Best Buy, however I did take off the carbon fiber on the front and left it as it is, but was thinking of putting a Zagg's HD screen protector on it. However, I think I'll hold off and getting a screen protector for now as I was at Best Buy today looking at the Zaggs HD screen protector and the sales manager who was impressed with my purple skin. He even took a picture of me with the purple phone in hand with my purple gear S smartwatch. He said I don't need a screen protector... (made me promise not to tell anyone at the store as he is suppose to sell, not talk out of...) promptly took out his Note 5, grabbed his car keys and proceeded to scrape hard all over his screen and tap on it hard... no scratches at all, asked if I wanted to try it on his phone. I said I believed him LOL I was impressed! Anyways, I ask him why he did that and he said my phone looked too nice to put anything else on it. So, I thanked him and went on my way, didn't buy the screen protector. Saved me $25 plus $10 installation.:laugh:

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New Dbrand skins put on my S7 Edge as it is too slippery and has too many logo's on the back. Also next time you get the chance, turn over your phone and look closely under bright light below the Carrier Logo & S7 Edge Logo and you'll see faint fine printing "don't throw this is the trash" and garbage can graphic, kinda like what you see when you took the past phones back cover off. Don't believe me? ....check it out yourself. To me the carrier & brand logos AND that fine printing cheapens the phone. Looks good from the distance, but cheap up close. really bugged me, besides it is so slippery when holding it...so I fixed it with a Dbrand skin
All things PURPLE
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I like the look It is something different which not everyone has. Well done mate!
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I updated a pic in post #10 one of the three reasons I went with a skin on the rear, too many logos & fine prints on rear.
The other two reasons for the skin was it is too slippery and all the phones now are either black/sliver/gold/white.
I happen to like red & purple. Samsung use to have some great looking maroon red phones:

Ok, glad you are happy with the result. I still don't like it, but it is your phone.
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Wow - I can't believe how much that one Samsung looks like a Blackberry. That's insane.

Lol that samsung phone reminds me of my old Moto Q and Palm Treo 750. Good ole days
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KWoods41 said:
Wow - I can't believe how much that one Samsung looks like a Blackberry. That's insane.
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Yep, good 'ol days... seems like years since I had this phone... it was a beauty, my corvette at the time too.
http://1-4u-computer-graphics.com/1977.htm
This was back in the day when blackberry was on top of the heap.

JasonJoel said:
Ok, glad you are happy with the result. I still don't like it, but it is your phone.
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Yes it is MY phone and I love the results... and I do not like all the crap they put on the back of the S7 / S7 Edge.

Camera protector

So I bought display glass protectors that included protectors for the camera aswell.
Before applying the screen protector I noticed the factory installed screen protector. It was just barely visible and I had to google if this was a protector and that I do not break anything by removing it
So back to the camera protector. I can't really tell if there is a camera protector installed already. I couldn't find anything regarding this.
Does anybody know? I don't wanna break anything by trying to remove something that isn't there.
Thanks in advance

No, buddy, there's no camera protector. Apply it soon. I can't purchase it locally due to crappy market and already dinted. It's so tiny but i know its there. Drives me nuts.

There is indeed a factory installed cam protector just like the Note 10+
Just use a case with a raised guard around it and it will do fine.
After over 1 year there's zero damage to my 10+'s.
You may need to remove the back panel if you need to replace it but so what?
The add on cam protector isn't needed but a good case is for these Notes. They are corner hit happy and one unprotected drop is all it takes.

I too bought a 4 pack of screen protectors that came with 3 camera protectors as well figured why not right? WRONG once installed they make the flash useless as the flash hits the glass and glares out the photo horribly. No matter how perfect you get the cutout for the flash this issues still happens. I had mine on perfectly even used a lighted magnifying inspection glass to verify when I was installing it.

Same issue here. It causes too much glare when using flash

guys, really put something protective on there! loads of people reported that their camera glass broke without any big impact, including me. Samsung only offers a lenghty repair service instead of admitting their mistake. it's annoying and makes my telezoom lense almost unausable in certain light situations.

Frau Son said:
guys, really put something protective on there! loads of people reported that their camera glass broke without any big impact, including me. Samsung only offers a lenghty repair service instead of admitting their mistake. it's annoying and makes my telezoom lense almost unausable in certain light situations.
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Get a good case with a raised cam assembly guard. Jeeeesze.

blackhawk said:
Get a good case with a raised cam assembly guard. Jeeeesze.
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I had one on the day I got the phone. Didn't make a difference. Camera cracked in two places, people on Samsung Members are complaining about the same thing. Not one drop, not one time set on the table roughly. Broken just 3 days after it arrived.

Frau Son said:
I had one on the day I got the phone. Didn't make a difference. Camera cracked in two places, people on Samsung Members are complaining about the same thing. Not one drop, not one time set on the table roughly. Broken just 3 days after it arrived.
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That's not a good case! Finding a good one tough. You absolutely need a raised guard for the cam and screen.
I use the Zizo Bolt on my 10+, while I don't intentionally test it, it's survive around half a dozen drops onto concrete from 2-3 feet with zero damage.

Nillkin makes a case for the S20FE which has a sliding panel to protect the lens.
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I've purchased this on Ali express on HM lucky store.it was not easy to find with the cut out model so you won't get any blurred pictures.

blackhawk said:
Get a good case with a raised cam assembly guard.
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+1, why you would want to use a £500 phone with no case?
archipelago said:
Nillkin makes a case for the S20FE which has a sliding panel to protect the lens.
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This looks quite cool, but looks bulky -
Don1003 said:
I've purchased this on Ali express on HM lucky store.it was not easy to find with the cut out model so you won't get any blurred pictures.
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However I like the idea of adding this even with a case, Do you have a direct link to the product page..?

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b1k3rdude said:
+1, why you would want to use a £500 phone with no case?
This looks quite cool, but looks bulky -
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However I like the idea of adding this even with a case, Do you have a direct link to the product page..?
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https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKxjXJj
You still have to open and a drop while you take pictures with that case won't prevent you could drop it on a small rock with that big size glass. That's why I still prefer a protector strait on the camera. Tomorrow I have to pick up from post office and post picture afterwards with a case.

Ah so I see its just tempered glass with a film to outline the camera lens and flash, clever.

Received today. It's a aluminum Matt Finnish protector. The black is a spigen case and it's still inside the cover.

Nice, doesn't look half bad