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Cases! Screen protectors! OR Naked!!!

Having bought my first note and seeing as it's a pretty looking thing I was dubious about getting a case, not only because it'd ruin the aesthetics of the device but it'd make it even bigger.
That being said I did find some which keep some of the aesthetics and provide some decent protection.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Galaxy-Note...F8&qid=1416905395&sr=8-1&keywords=note+4+case
£8.99 clear glass, anti dust case, my personal favourite, just hope it doesn't go nicotine yellow.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spigen-Gala...8&qid=1416905395&sr=8-2&keywords=note+4+case]
£7.99 Spigen air case, dimpled back, not the prettiest but it has the curves where the note 4 has them.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/FoneM8®-Pro...&qid=1416905613&sr=8-2&keywords=note+4+screen
£1.29 Pack of five bog standard screen protectors, for some reason the p+p is £1.95p ?? Meaning you pay more to get it to you than you do to buy it? Strange people.
Anyway, this is all next day delivery so i'll pop a screen shot on to show what they're like.
What cases are you guys using? Should I have got something else?
I wonder if HunterF will be doing one for the Note 4, that'd be the one i'd want over all.

most of the time naked. no screen protector, sometimes i put on my s view cover, spigen neo hybrid or original samsung case. but no screen protector. For me this is not an iphone that easily scratched.

fethi2 said:
most of the time naked. no screen protector, sometimes i put on my s view cover, spigen neo hybrid or original samsung case. but no screen protector. For me this is not an iphone that easily scratched.
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are you sure? http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/note-4-screen-scratches-t2949146

rudynasco said:
are you sure? http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/note-4-screen-scratches-t2949146
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Definitely. I have both and my ip6+ screen scratched from top but nothing
Happened to note4. Both devices are in seperate pockets with nothing else. Therefore what i say is definitely true in my case.

I wish I had the bold confidence of anyone that dares to go bare with this phone. I'm not taking any chances, I have a screen protector(just a cheap plastic one for now till they sort out the glass designs) and a Tech 21 case on it.

At the moment i'm awaiting my protection, I simply don't have the balls to go without, if I had to I could buy another one but I'd rather not.
Plus the case's i've picked look decent, obviously not as good as without but I'll bet it bounces better should I drop it.

kabuk1 said:
I wish I had the bold confidence of anyone that dares to go bare with this phone. I'm not taking any chances, I have a screen protector(just a cheap plastic one for now till they sort out the glass designs) and a Tech 21 case on it.
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For the love of god its only a phone that will be obsolete in a few years. A screen protector and heavy-duty case are overkill IMO.

fethi2 said:
most of the time naked. no screen protector, sometimes i put on my s view cover, spigen neo hybrid or original samsung case. but no screen protector. For me this is not an iphone that easily scratched.
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The gold Neo Hybrid looks nice, might get one of them.

ciscostud said:
For the love of god its only a phone that will be obsolete in a few years. A screen protector and heavy-duty case are overkill IMO.
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Yeah, its only an $800 phone that costs a lot to fix if you drop it & shatter the screen. How silly for anyone to want to protect their expensive items from wear and damage
Overkill or not, I think it's much wiser to get a nice-looking case & a screen protector than let your expensive phone get all dinged up and look like s**t, but to each their own I guess.

ciscostud said:
For the love of god its only a phone that will be obsolete in a few years. A screen protector and heavy-duty case are overkill IMO.
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Not the most positive contribution to the thread but hey ho, it's your opinion. I guess you don't like cases or screen protectors then

kabuk1 said:
Yeah, its only an $800 phone that costs a lot to fix if you drop it & shatter the screen. How silly for anyone to want to protect their expensive items from wear and damage
Overkill or not, I think it's much wiser to get a nice-looking case & a screen protector than let your expensive phone get all dinged up and look like s**t, but to each their own I guess.
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If he's got money to blow then fair enough, sure I could buy another too but I'd prefer not to throw money away either.

I found with the Ringke Slim case I got scratches on the aluminium edges. Not sure if it was the phone or the case. I am now considering getting a new case but am not sure.

The neo hybrid scratched my bezel a little but, due to it being slightly loose on the edges, I have a ice Uag fits tight as hell, which you would think removing an applying it would scratch the bezel but no, no new scratches since I got the Uag case regardless of how tight the case fits. And I mean TIGHT.
Also any tempered glass screen protector that fits this new screen, without the halo effect by some of the more known and expensive brands, fit like ass.

I wonder if HunterF will be doing one for the Note 4, that'd be the one i'd want over all.[/QUOTE]
Wow that's extremely nice. I like the the UAG cases also. But I don't have any right now. Using it with just a screen protector. I always seem to run caseless at some point with every phone I've had, typically using a case within the first 6 months or so. I seem to be going backwards with this one lol
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kabuk1 said:
Yeah, its only an $800 phone that costs a lot to fix if you drop it & shatter the screen. How silly for anyone to want to protect their expensive items from wear and damage
Overkill or not, I think it's much wiser to get a nice-looking case & a screen protector than let your expensive phone get all dinged up and look like s**t, but to each their own I guess.
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dladz said:
Not the most positive contribution to the thread but hey ho, it's your opinion. I guess you don't like cases or screen protectors then
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I never said don't use a case. I just suggested heavy-duty is overkill. Not the most positive contribution to the thread but hey ho, it's your opinion
BTW the Thread read "Cases! Screen protectors! OR Naked!!"

I love the feel of the phone naked. But I am too scared to use it naked out of the house so naked at home fully clothed out in the streets.

Babychan said:
I love the feel of the phone naked. But I am too scared to use it naked out of the house so naked at home fully clothed out in the streets.
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That's how I live personal life as we'll [emoji3]

I installed a glass screen protector and no case.

ciscostud said:
That's how I live personal life as we'll [emoji3]
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I hope thats how u live outside

jdidtht said:
The neo hybrid scratched my bezel a little but, due to it being slightly loose on the edges, I have a ice Uag fits tight as hell, which you would think removing an applying it would scratch the bezel but no, no new scratches since I got the Uag case regardless of how tight the case fits. And I mean TIGHT.
Also any tempered glass screen protector that fits this new screen, without the halo effect by some of the more known and expensive brands, fit like ass.
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Wirll have to see how These go on, they all get delivered today, So will find out, thank s for the heads up.

Best Skins Ever

I've had my BSE screen protector for about 2 months. On the positive side the cut is very precise and if you're experience with installing wet apply protectors it's quite easy.
The material itself is a bit grippy and definitely not as smooth as dry apply protectors. Initially the self healing properties of the skin were reasonable. However after 2 months every small indentation from pressure being in a pocket remains permanent. My screen protector is now super ugly to the point friends laugh at it.
I wondered if this was normal or just unlucky that I got a defective batch. I contacted BSE and they told me it's just normal wear and tear. I was definitely a bit surprised that this is normal for 2 months of use. I've never had this with any other protector I've used.
The other factor that made me want to try this brand was there 5 star review on their site. Out of 6 reviews every reviewer gave it 5 stars. I recently tried to post my honest review on their site and low and behold my review, less than perfect, was not published. Now I see why the rating is what it is. Deceptive marketing.
In the end the company offered me a replacement out of 'goodwill' if I paid shipping. They then sent me a bill for $3 which doesn't sound like a lot but their shipping cost is way less since it's just a standard letter.
Overall, I would not buy another BSE product since they develop permanent marks after 3 months.
Will post a picture when I have a chance.

here's a picture of the bestskinsever after 2 months.

Jesus Christ, that is ugly.
How much did you pay for the screen protector?
I've had some issues with glass screen protectors but I'm now using a "cheap" alternative I found on Amazon that's identical to the £40 glass screen protector I initially had that I messed up when installing. I only paid £11 for a pack which includes a film protector for the back; however all glass screen protectors have SOME sensitivity issues and I've had it with this one too, but it's not too bad.
However I don't use my edge screen in the extreme corners. (I am also using a case which affects this).
Just an idea as it's relatively inexpensive.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Protector-...01D175TOK/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

thedarkmunk said:
Jesus Christ, that is ugly...
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Please don't hold back, what are you really trying to say? Lol
I agree, it's far from pretty. It was $8.99 USD.

Be carefull when purchasing DBRAND skin
I ended up with 2 pcs of back skins(carbon and matt black)
Too bad their ads on XDA has been taken down. I can't prove anything now.

clck said:
Be carefull when purchasing DBRAND skin
I ended up with 2 pcs of back skins(carbon and matt black)
Too bad their ads on XDA has been taken down. I can't prove anything now.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/accessories/50-off-dbrand-skins-galaxy-s7-edge-t3399323
Here's the Ad that I think you where looking for.

tlr1000 said:
here's a picture of the bestskinsever after 2 months.
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Wow, that is bad. I have had my bestskinsever film protector for almost 2 months and it looks nothing like that. I do have a couple of small marks, but its smooth for the most part. Are you putting it in your pocket with keys or something?

neezy13 said:
Wow, that is bad. I have had my bestskinsever film protector for almost 2 months and it looks nothing like that. I do have a couple of small marks, but its smooth for the most part. Are you putting it in your pocket with keys or something?
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I generally carry my phone in my pocket but almost always there is nothing else kept in the same pocket.

Had my BSE front and back protectors on for 3 months and still look brand new. Bought them for my S7 Edge after having a BSE protector on my Galaxy S5 for 2 years and it still looked mint after all that time.

Had mine for at least 3+ months, looks nothing like this, I don't know how you managed that. Certainly the best normal screen protector I've ever used. Only issue is the case cut works better with some cases than others, but that's no fault of theirs.

tlr1000 said:
I generally carry my phone in my pocket but almost always there is nothing else kept in the same pocket.
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I think that is the cause and not the fault of the best skins ever. It only takes once for a key or change to make a mark.

Dbrand for sure

abcomputin said:
I think that is the cause and not the fault of the best skins ever. It only takes once for a key or change to make a mark.
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I've used many brands of wet-apply protectors. All have been used the same way. None have ever looked like this. I was just surprised that BSE described it as normal wear and tear so I suppose this is what they expect after a couple months.

I haven't used a liquid apply screen protector in years. When I used them, they were new tech for phones, were sticky, and often had an orange peel look to them. And they got deep impressions in then from other objects in your pocket.
I loved them at first, especially as a total body skin. I eventually switched to the plastic PET protectors because they felt smoother and slicker, but attracted fingerprints. After that it's been nothing but tempered glass screen protectors.
Now that I'm using the S7E, I've gone back to the liquid application screen protectors. After research, I settled on the Yootech from Amazon.com for $8. I put one on my wife's phone first about three weeks ago and have been very impressed with the fit, feel, and clarity. She keeps her phone in a pocket or purse and I haven't seen any marks on the screen. So last night I put the same protector on my phone, and am again very impressed.
It isn't as slick as glass, but nowhere near as sticky as the old Zagg and similar liquid install protectors. My finger glide over it very easily and smoothly, and the orange peel effect is nearly non existent, unless you look at just the right angle in the direct light. And it doesn't attract fingerprints. I wouldn't say it's oleophobic, the prints just don't show up as much.
I say all that to say, my experience with these type of screen protectors is very limited, especially in newer brands, but if BSE isn't satisfactory, you may try the Yootech. I just ordered the BSE body protection set, so I'll be curious to see how it holds up.

tlr1000 said:
My screen protector is now super ugly to the point friends laugh at it.
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lol
get a spigen crystal curved
http://www.spigen.com/products/galaxy-s7-edge-screen-protector-curved-crystal
comes in a 2 pack. dry application and fits super nice. sides are already curved down and stay down pretty good. i had put a deep scratch in my first one so i just grabbed the 2nd one and slapped it on. feels pretty nice. not rubbery at all. that will take care of the front nice. id go with dbrand if u want something for the back

dbrand is good?

sand1303 said:
lol
get a spigen crystal curved
http://www.spigen.com/products/galaxy-s7-edge-screen-protector-curved-crystal
comes in a 2 pack. dry application and fits super nice. sides are already curved down and stay down pretty good. i had put a deep scratch in my first one so i just grabbed the 2nd one and slapped it on. feels pretty nice. not rubbery at all. that will take care of the front nice. id go with dbrand if u want something for the back
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No, no, no. Can't recommend spigen screen protector at all. Bought it one time and my corners piled off next day. Several months later I bought it again, thought that maybe they fixed something but i was wrong. Bought spigen second time yesterday, before it i was using best skin ever. So today i saw same ****ty piled off corners and ordered best skin ever again.
I don't understand how they are selling those screen protectors if from 4 times i applied them all times i got the same result. It sticks very nicely but next day corners starts piling off.
So in my opinion best skin ever is best choice for s7 edge.

i've been using an armorsuit wet apply one. it isn't glass but it much better that the BSE I had. Looks a lot smoother in comparison.

Oldsc0ool said:
Dbrand for sure
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yeah. everyone choose dbrand. they make the best screen protectors.

Skinomi Full Wrap review

So I purchased a Skinomi full Techskin kit about $13, to wrap the sides and back of my Note 8. The application of it was pretty simple, there are videos online for it, on how to do it. The only weird thing about applying it is it pretty much doesn't stick at first when you place the solution on it, then as it dries it gets super sticky right away out of the blue. You can be moving it one second, then it just stays and is almost completely stuck on. You need to press down the edges and all and it takes about 45 minutes or less, but just keep revisiting it to press it down more. The back was ok, got some cloudiness (which they say is normal for a day or so) and maybe a couple of slight bubbles but I don't really care, it was mainly to prevent scratches. Attached are the pictures of what it looked like when I got it, and what it is like on the phone. You can feel it for sure, not as smooth as it transitions from one part to the other, but again, I got it to prevent scratches. I did not place the screen protector on it, because I was putting on tempered glass.
In addition you will see tempered glass, which I actually surprisingly feel like its good. No loss of feel at all, it just doesn't go all the way to the edges but the edge features all still work. Its a Luuvvit one, which I bought from amazon for about $11.00

Looks nice. Beats what I have on mine right now. Mine looks like a high 5 year old did it.

Holy crap that was funny!
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I'll actually post some better pictures tomorrow on it. Realized these are not as good as they were taken right after. I'm amazed how unnoticeable it is, really liking this purchase.

I have my skinomi ordered i put it on all my phones. Great protection from dirt and dust getting around case edges etc etc. Keeps them brand new looking

Ok here are some better daytime pictures and bubblesare gone now

And last one

I did mine too with a skinomi full body skin before putting it into my case. I always full body wrap every phone because.....Why not? Dirt ALWAYS makes it's way between a case and the body of a phone. The skin keeps the dirt off and keeps the body like new! The guy at T-Mobile didn't believe I had the S7 Edge for a year until he looked up my account!
Fyi I dropped it on concrete and asphalt literally over a hundred times.
I'm not using the skinomi screen protector though. My Zizo Bolt case came with a Tempered glass protector that seals on the edges, but I've been super impressed and will keep it on until it breaks. Zizo is an awesome company! No sensitivity loss and super clear. Also no rainbow or bubbling. Yes there's a small dot matrix pattern though ( UGH ) but it's not visible at all on the screen while it's on, even in the sunlight.
I had the bolt on my s7 edge too. I love the case and it held up just as good as any otter box defender which I've used on tons of other phones. Like I said, it's been dropped a lot! Lol
Oh and a heads up...... hit it with a hair dryer and let it sit a day before using any tight fitting case or you will peel it up as you put the case on. Been there and done that. Learned my lesson. I LOVE skinomi skins but I equally like the IQ Shield too. Both make good stuff. IQ SHIELD feels a hair less rubbery but both are great!
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Kawaisa said:
Looks nice. Beats what I have on mine right now. Mine looks like a high 5 year old did it.
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Lmao love it !
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I always use skinomi screen protectors. Never got the full wrap since i always use a case.
My s8 plus, I have the skinomi screen protector and a rhionshield crash guard all works great together and the back of the phone doesnt touch so it never got scratched.
Order the same for my note 8. Im waiting for my crash guard to come in. probably at the end of the month, ill be caseless then then
And a tip is to lightly spray the phone. Then lay the protector on and push the bubbles out from the inside to the edge. Then run your fingers up and down the edges for a few minutes and it should stick. Then i let dry for 5mins and then rub everything again.
been doing that since the note 4 edge and has always work.

xile6 said:
I always use skinomi screen protectors. Never got the full wrap since i always use a case.
My s8 plus, I have the skinomi screen protector and a rhionshield crash guard all works great together and the back of the phone doesnt touch so it never got scratched.
Order the same for my note 8. Im waiting for my crash guard to come in. probably at the end of the month, ill be caseless then then
And a tip is to lightly spray the phone. Then lay the protector on and push the bubbles out from the inside to the edge. Then run your fingers up and down the edges for a few minutes and it should stick. Then i let dry for 5mins and then rub everything again.
been doing that since the note 4 edge and has always work.
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Trust me even with a case, use a full body wrap! It not only keeps dirt off but acts as another cushion for impact even with a good case. They are worth the money for our nearly 1000$ device lol
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xile6 said:
I always use skinomi screen protectors. Never got the full wrap since i always use a case.
My s8 plus, I have the skinomi screen protector and a rhionshield crash guard all works great together and the back of the phone doesnt touch so it never got scratched.
Order the same for my note 8. Im waiting for my crash guard to come in. probably at the end of the month, ill be caseless then then
And a tip is to lightly spray the phone. Then lay the protector on and push the bubbles out from the inside to the edge. Then run your fingers up and down the edges for a few minutes and it should stick. Then i let dry for 5mins and then rub everything again.
been doing that since the note 4 edge and has always work.
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How does the screen protector feel? Just like the back part? Or is it different material?

MACHEK said:
How does the screen protector feel? Just like the back part? Or is it different material?
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I did a blind test with my wifes phone before (she remove hers from one of her old phones. I believe the s7e)
You can tell which is skinomi and and which is bare. The bare is slicker.
But overall if its very smooth and people wouldnt know it was there. 100% clear and no gel or ruff feels to it. Ive been using them for years and to me there the best.
Also you can get a 2pack for around $7 ship so if one wears out you can just put the other one on.

Kawaisa said:
Looks nice. Beats what I have on mine right now. Mine looks like a high 5 year old did it.
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You must be my doppleganger, thats the sort of **** I normally do, i always seem to use the pretexts of "temporarily". Cutting pieces of car clear bra and sticking them on my ****. Lol[emoji2] love it
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SKinomi has been a weird brand for me. It gets decent reviews but sometimes people hate it. I always get Skinomi for all my phones, imported to Korea because they don't sell them here. I love how thick it is, compared to other "films", which means extra protection. I also like how after a while the solution just seems to have some kind of a chemical reaction with the film itself, and makes the film look very glossy and clear like .... actual glass. Once I get a Note 8 again, I will probably put dome glass on the front, and another layer of skinomi on top, and the back will only be protected by Skinomi. I swear by this stuff, it's in a different league from other films.

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SKinomi has been a weird brand for me. It gets decent reviews but sometimes people hate it. I always get Skinomi for all my phones, imported to Korea because they don't sell them here. I love how thick it is, compared to other "films", which means extra protection. I also like how after a while the solution just seems to have some kind of a chemical reaction with the film itself, and makes the film look very glossy and clear like .... actual glass. Once I get a Note 8 again, I will probably put dome glass on the front, and another layer of skinomi on top, and the back will only be protected by Skinomi. I swear by this stuff, it's in a different league from other films.
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Does it show the s. Pen marks also can you send me a link where you buy them I'm on Thailand Thanks

magichoward said:
Does it show the s. Pen marks also can you send me a link where you buy them I'm on Thailand Thanks
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Ahh actually, yes it shows the s.Pen marks, so don't put one in the front. For the front, use Glass dome, for the back skinomi. THis is the only one I could find on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Prote...sr=8-1&keywords=skinomi+note+8+back+protector

I'd like to tell you about a plastic screen protector I found for the Note 8.

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So I'm going to cut to the chase here and say I've tried so many screen protectors for this damn phone that I'm fed up. They all sucked or had problems. Whitestone was a bear to install, got it perfect, then the sides started bubbling. Done with that. I've just been on the constant hunt for a stupid screen protector. Today was the day I gave up. I tore the skin I had on from Amazon because the edges just would not stick. It was only about a mm but it drove me nuts. I had a ring of fuzz and dust around my phone and the rubbery smudgy prone texture was just too much. I am SO FED UP with this hunt that I'm ready to take scratches, whatever.
So today while getting some crap at walmart I went to the phone section. No Note 8 protectors (it is habit to look now), but they had this one for the S8+. Those screens are similar, why the hell not I've tried everything short of lining my phone with clear packing tape.
I brought it home, applied it, patiently worked out the bubbles. Don't fret, even if you get a lot they work out easy. Have some tape near by to do the tape pull back and blot any dust spots you see. Then go through the process of getting rid of bubble again. I did this so many times because I was just doing it in a rush, thinking it wouldn't work at all, and getting dust in the damn thing. But I just kept patient and did the process over and over. It took a while, if I did it in the bathroom after running the shower it wouldn't have. IMO it worked amazingly well. It's a PET film with some flex, but it's NOT a skin. It's not self healing. It will show scratches over time, probably even more so with the Spen, but take care like you do and it will hold up well. It's not brittle like most older static PET films. It's literally the only protector of it's kind I've been able to find locally and the dozens on Amazon. It's a cheap, replaceable and great looking screen protector made for the S8+ but fits the Note perfectly. Here are my results. I used a soft rubber squeege that comes with the IQ shield, don't use a credit card or something that will scratch it. For many of the bubbles I just used my thumb. Finger prints wipe off very easy with this film. Hope this help someone going through what I have been.
Oh first, it's this one. 9.99. I plan on going back and getting all of them. lol
This one:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/ONN-Plastic-Screen-Protector-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S8/925343896

Even better just found one made for the Note 8. Same brand

Congrats man!

No glass no deal

Yeah well this post isn't for you then. Glass on a curved screen is joke. The only viable option is a rip off and not even that great after some use. This is for people like me who don't drop their phones (never have dropped or shattered a screen since the Iphone 3G). I want basic scratch protection that doesn't look like saran wrap. This is the one.
The Note specific version is even better. Highly recommend.

try the Rinke invisible defender. its 8 bux off amazon. it wraps over the sides so you don't have any lift issues. heres a youtube link. its probably one of the best NON glass protectors you can get.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMbol8eljIg&t=97s

Thanks but I tried that. It felt bad to me as far as texture. This one feels just like the glass. Unless I got a bad rinke lol

I think I've tried every possible type on Amazon. This is the best for me. Smooth like glass, doesn't hold on to prints, doesn't collect dust and doesn't lift at all . It's basically what I've been searching for about a month now or more.
For 9.99 it's perfect. Use and replace every 6 months or so if needed, though it feels resilient. Install is easy. I can't imagine having to replace the Whitestone every time it looks like crap after a while. Not to mention for the money it's way too fragile. Again just my opinion, I'm only trying to help those like me looking for scratch protection that looks and feels good

Here's the actual note version on my phone

Im looking for something like this since all those glass protector are a joke. At least we xan avoid scratches. This is the worse walmrt brand for assesories together with blackweb im surprise that their screen protector is good.

ferris2375 said:
Here's the actual note version on my phone
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Where did you find the note 8 version?

I got it at Walmart.

eduardmc said:
Im looking for something like this since all those glass protector are a joke. At least we xan avoid scratches. This is the worse walmrt brand for assesories together with blackweb im surprise that their screen protector is good.
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Yeah it was a last ditch effort to try the s8+ version. Never would have thought I'd like it this much. Just put another one on to make sure it wasn't dumb luck. I put the other on my wife's. It's beautiful. Lol The key to no lift is near perfect alignment. You need to be patient with the bubbles on this one but they come out fairly easy and the protector is really durable to pulling up and putting back down a couple times for a flatter lay.
I actually found the S8 plus version was a bit easier to align due to the fact that it has cutouts up at the top versus one large section cut out like on the note version.

ferris2375 said:
I got it at Walmart.
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Did you find it in the store? I can't find it online at Walmart.com. Would you happen to have the SKU # or product number.

I hate to sound so excited about a piece of plastic but seriously this has been a pain in the ass trying to cover this screen. Frustrating

seawolf823 said:
Did you find it in the store? I can't find it online at Walmart.com. Would you happen to have the SKU # or product number.
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Yeah in store. The s8+ version shows up online but not this one. I'll grab my reciept in a sec

Here's the reciept with sku. I've been to two that both have them. Again for anyone who is going to install this make sure you're in a dust-free area if possible have some scotch tape nearby to pull up and dab any dust if need be and make sure your alignment is spot-on. I was able to lift it adjust plenty of times and you may think you screwed it up but just keep at it. Alignment is the priority, then worry about dust and bubbles. You want it to be equal on both sides. Hope this helps. Oh and use your thumb or a rubber squeegee to press bubbles out from the center towards to sides.
I've been using the S Pen no problem it hasn't scratched it yet as long as you don't dig down with it you should be fine and it doesn't have the resistance like the Skins did it's glass like imo
Holy edits lol

One other tip. Be careful pulling the cover off the protector that covers the adhesive side. It's a little tricky to do without touching the underside but it's not bad. Just worth mentioning to take your time peeling that off before you lay it down. Sorry about all the posts I'm sick in bed and bored.

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It's only in store, they aren't online yet. A few posts back I posted my reciept so you can get the SKU off that if it helps any.
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help with case/screen protector ASAP

Hey guys, my gray note 8 with Verizon arrives tomorrow and I'm kind of stressed out because I can't find a good case / screen protector on Amazon. All the screen protectors have horrible reviews and I want this thing protected as soon as I get it. There was one case that seemed good until I read the few bad reviews. It came with a tempered glass protector but some people said it would start coming off. It was the Zizo bolt series. I'm hoping someone can give me some recommendations so I can try and order them tonight and have them get here at the latest Wednesday.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072...+protector&dpPl=1&dpID=51kJ2RW3inL&ref=plSrch this is the one I bought, it's matte but it work good for me

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072...+protector&dpPl=1&dpID=51kJ2RW3inL&ref=plSrch this is the one I bought, it's matte but it work good for me
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I wonder how that one compares with this iq shield?

Galaxy Note 8 Screen Protector [2 Pack][Case Friendly][Not Glass], IQ Shield LiQuidSkin Full Coverage Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 HD Anti-Bubble [S Pen Compatible] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072W8X2SK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_phAxAbH8JF2YC

It's only 7 dollars I'd just buy it and try it.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072...+protector&dpPl=1&dpID=51kJ2RW3inL&ref=plSrch this is the one I bought, it's matte but it work good for me
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Nice one! For how long have you been using it?

You can buy original alcantara case for your note 8, its the TOP case on that device for now, it looks fantastic and sexy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7pGRmMDFvg
I have it and i like it. Once, this case save my note 8 from been broken, i drop it in bathroom on the floor accidentally. 0 damage
About screen protector, you need just regular silicone film. You can ask for it in every shop. I think its the best solution.

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Hey guys, my gray note 8 with Verizon arrives tomorrow and I'm kind of stressed out because I can't find a good case / screen protector on Amazon. All the screen protectors have horrible reviews and I want this thing protected as soon as I get it. There was one case that seemed good until I read the few bad reviews. It came with a tempered glass protector but some people said it would start coming off. It was the Zizo bolt series. I'm hoping someone can give me some recommendations so I can try and order them tonight and have them get here at the latest Wednesday.
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Otterbox Commuter?

DeMi-GoD said:
Galaxy Note 8 Screen Protector [2 Pack][Case Friendly][Not Glass], IQ Shield LiQuidSkin Full Coverage Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 HD Anti-Bubble [S Pen Compatible] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072W8X2SK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_phAxAbH8JF2YC
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I have these on two Note 8's here and they are working well so far. I have a Spigen case and my son a Otterbox Commuter. Just line up the protector with the sensor and speaker cut outs just enough to not cover them and make sure the sides are even and they work great. ILLUMI AquaShield is another to consider. I thought those had a more glass like appearance.

I had the Incipio dual layer and it was too bulky and cheaply made. The 2 pieces didnt line up evenly. So I bought the Alcantara case and couldn't be happier. I dont use screen protectors though. I have never dropped a phone. If i did I still got my pixel or nexus 6p to use while it gets fixed. I went for Samsung care this time around. Only $99 deductible is pretty good.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/accessories
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I had the Incipio dual layer and it was too bulky and cheaply made. The 2 pieces didnt line up evenly. So I bought the Alcantara case and couldn't be happier. I dont use screen protectors though. I have never dropped a phone. If i did I still got my pixel or nexus 6p to use while it gets fixed. I went for Samsung care this time around. Only $99 deductible is pretty good.
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Protection from breaking is only part of the reason for using a screen protector. My main reason is for scratch protection. The glass is very soft when it comes to scratches.

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Protection from breaking is only part of the reason for using a screen protector. My main reason is for scratch protection. The glass is very soft when it comes to scratches.
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Yeah I've read this too. I'm always a bit skeptical though about people's stories of "easily damaged/scratched" devices. I've owned several phones over the years and have not had scratching issues outside of the normal wear and tear. And the scratches never where noticeable unless you looked for them. Definitely not with the screen on. There is never a shortage of "screen easily scratches" threads either for any device you look at. Then you can go watch jerry rig everything literally scratch them all at the same level. Even iPhones sapphire glass scratches at the same level. I just don't see the need for another layer of glass that will look just like the layer of glass I put it over in the same amount of time. By the time it had enough scratches to bother me I would have all ready moved on to another device. But I keep something at most 2 years anyways. I do also never lay my phone on its screen and it's alone in my pocket or in my hand. That's it.

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Yeah I've read this too. I'm always a bit skeptical though about people's stories of "easily damaged/scratched" devices. I've owned several phones over the years and have not had scratching issues outside of the normal wear and tear. And the scratches never where noticeable unless you looked for them. Definitely not with the screen on. There is never a shortage of "screen easily scratches" threads either for any device you look at. Then you can go watch jerry rig everything literally scratch them all at the same level. Even iPhones sapphire glass scratches at the same level. I just don't see the need for another layer of glass that will look just like the layer of glass I put it over in the same amount of time. By the time it had enough scratches to bother me I would have all ready moved on to another device. But I keep something at most 2 years anyways. I do also never lay my phone on its screen and it's alone in my pocket or in my hand. That's it.
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I'm talking from personal experience with the Note 8 and the S8 Plus.
And that "normal wear and tear" is what I'm trying to prevent. I like to keep my phones mint for resale value. But the S8 plus and Note 8 do scratch a LOT easier than my past phones. I unfortunately scratched my S8 plus the ONE day I used it naked. Not even sure how, as I am also very careful.
My Note 8 screen scratched in the area above the screen protector. Presumably from me wiping dust off the camera lense. Remember, dust and dirt is made from rocks eroding. Most rocks are made of minerals harder than your glass. All it takes is a spec of dirt...

Mr. Orange 645 said:
I'm talking from personal experience with the Note 8 and the S8 Plus.
And that "normal wear and tear" is what I'm trying to prevent. I like to keep my phones mint for resale value. But the S8 plus and Note 8 do scratch a LOT easier than my past phones. I unfortunately scratched my S8 plus the ONE day I used it naked. Not even sure how, as I am also very careful.
My Note 8 screen scratched in the area above the screen protector. Presumably from me wiping dust off the camera lense. Remember, dust and dirt is made from rocks eroding. Most rocks are made of minerals harder than your glass. All it takes is a spec of dirt...
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Yeah for resale it definitely makes sense. Im kind of an electronics hoarder lol. My wife ends up giving away my old phones when I no longer use them. That's lame yours scratched all ready. I know dust is the number one scratching agent. I just have never had any issues. But I do believe you when you say yours scratched easily. I'm not here to discredit anyone. I suggest screen protectors all the time to people I know because they seem to always have cracks and scratches. I hope mine doesn't get scratched. But if it does then maybe I'll start using them.

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Yeah for resale it definitely makes sense. Im kind of an electronics hoarder lol. My wife ends up giving away my old phones when I no longer use them. That's lame yours scratched all ready. I know dust is the number one scratching agent. I just have never had any issues. But I do believe you when you say yours scratched easily. I'm not here to discredit anyone. I suggest screen protectors all the time to people I know because they seem to always have cracks and scratches. I hope mine doesn't get scratched. But if it does then maybe I'll start using them.
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Notes hold value pretty well. We sell in a year. Willing to bet we get $400-500 maybe more, doubt less. On tmobile website Note 5 still going for $400.

Whitestone dome glass #1 for note 8 and i blason rugged magma series..

Gizmoe said:
Yeah I've read this too. I'm always a bit skeptical though about people's stories of "easily damaged/scratched" devices. I've owned several phones over the years and have not had scratching issues outside of the normal wear and tear. And the scratches never where noticeable unless you looked for them. Definitely not with the screen on. There is never a shortage of "screen easily scratches" threads either for any device you look at. Then you can go watch jerry rig everything literally scratch them all at the same level. Even iPhones sapphire glass scratches at the same level. I just don't see the need for another layer of glass that will look just like the layer of glass I put it over in the same amount of time. By the time it had enough scratches to bother me I would have all ready moved on to another device. But I keep something at most 2 years anyways. I do also never lay my phone on its screen and it's alone in my pocket or in my hand. That's it.
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Note 8 uses newer Gorilla Glass which is more impact resistant but less scratch resistant than before.
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Whitestone dome glass #1 for note 8 and i blason rugged magma series..
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Or with an otterbox commuter case too.

Gizmoe said:
Yeah for resale it definitely makes sense. Im kind of an electronics hoarder lol. My wife ends up giving away my old phones when I no longer use them. That's lame yours scratched all ready. I know dust is the number one scratching agent. I just have never had any issues. But I do believe you when you say yours scratched easily. I'm not here to discredit anyone. I suggest screen protectors all the time to people I know because they seem to always have cracks and scratches. I hope mine doesn't get scratched. But if it does then maybe I'll start using them.
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LOL, I cant afford to hoard. I change phones every six months (though I plan to make this Note 8 last at least a year) but i always have a primary and a backup phone. I had an S8+ with an S7 Edge as a backup. Now my Note 8 is my primary, and my S8+ is my backup. I love everything about my Note8, but I wish it was available in the same Coral Blue color as my S8+. Actually I liked the Coral Blue color of the S7 Edge the best. I wish they would bring that one back.
But to support my habit, I have to sell my phones for thr most I can, and generally buy used, mint devices.

Let's not also forgot about the back glass. I installed the Skinomi back wet applied protector on mine on day two of ownership. While cleaning the back in preparation for the film, I use strong light and magnification to help with dist removal , I noticed a tiny short scratch on the back glass. Probably caused by something that was in the case.
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Hey guys, my gray note 8 with Verizon arrives tomorrow and I'm kind of stressed out because I can't find a good case / screen protector on Amazon. All the screen protectors have horrible reviews and I want this thing protected as soon as I get it. There was one case that seemed good until I read the few bad reviews. It came with a tempered glass protector but some people said it would start coming off. It was the Zizo bolt series. I'm hoping someone can give me some recommendations so I can try and order them tonight and have them get here at the latest Wednesday.
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If you want good protection get either the Seidio or Otterbox, they are a little bulky but provide awesome protection. As for a screen protector I've had a smartphone since the T-Mobile G1, 18 or more phones with no screen protector and no scratches.
https://www.seidioonline.com/product/samsung-galaxy-note-8-dilex-kryptek/
https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/gala...creenless-edition-case/sam2-galaxy-note8.html
Sometime you can find them on amazon for about 1/2 the price from the OEM, don't try to save a few dollars on a case to protect a $1000.00 work of art.