Scratch or dust - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers

I might be nitpicking here. But I have screen protector in my note 8. I woke up this morning with a black line.
Is this black line a dust or a Scratch?

Here it is

Cool Person said:
Here it is
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That looks like a piece of dust/lint under your screen protector.
What sort of screen protection is it? Tempered Glass?
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POLO_i780 said:
That looks like a piece of dust/lint under your screen protector.
What sort of screen protection is it? Tempered Glass?
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Tempered glass yes. I Can live with it if It's not on actual screen. I am new to edgw screen so excuse me for being paranoid. So it's not an actual Scratch?

Cool Person said:
Tempered glass yes. I Can live with it if It's not on actual screen. I am new to edgw screen so excuse me for being paranoid. So it's not an actual Scratch?
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It does not look like a scratch to me.
Scratches usually tend to show as a multicoloured line due to the LED below the display glass, that is a Black line that looks like a bit of lint / dust that got under the screen protector, possibly during application or slipped into a part that is not totally sealed around the protector.
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POLO_i780 said:
It does not look like a scratch to me.
Scratches usually tend to show as a multicoloured line due to the LED below the display glass, that is a Black line that looks like a bit of lint / dust that got under the screen protector, possibly during application or slipped into a part that is not totally sealed around the protector.
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Thanks for telling me cause I am a bit of a noob when it comes to telling the diffrence. The phone is awesome by the way. Coming from note 5.

Related

complete screen protector film?

Do they make a screen protector for our Gnote 2 with only the speaker and home button cut out? Here is an example similar to what I am talking about.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180898901835?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
I don't think they make any because the Note (and S3 I believe) have tapered glass on the sides, which means a protector would immediately lift on the edges.
normally they dont because occasionally, on non-perfect applications, its possible to get dust trapped underneath the screen protector where the front camera and ambient sensors/proximity sensors are, which can interfere with the way they work.
ffolkes said:
I don't think they make any because the Note (and S3 I believe) have tapered glass on the sides, which means a protector would immediately lift on the edges.
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Oh. Ok
Souai said:
normally they dont because occasionally, on non-perfect applications, its possible to get dust trapped underneath the screen protector where the front camera and ambient sensors/proximity sensors are, which can interfere with the way they work.
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But I bought one for my epic 4g touch n sensor work flawlessly.
I bought this one. I just installed it today. It has the hole for the home button, speaker, and camera. The sensors are covered. I like it because it protects the whole screen. Its a wet application if that matters to you.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...953037?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5650eddbcd
K.0.0.L. said:
Do they make a screen protector for our Gnote 2 with only the speaker and home button cut out? Here is an example similar to what I am talking about.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180898901835?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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Xtremeguard I believe has a protector that only has cutouts like you're looking for. I briefly had it on my phone, so can't 100% remember. Keep in mind though that any protector that goes right to the edge of the screen is going to suck with the s pen.
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mexiking713 said:
I bought this one. I just installed it today. It has the hole for the home button, speaker, and camera. The sensors are covered. I like it because it protects the whole screen. Its a wet application if that matters to you.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...953037?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5650eddbcd
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Nice. The picture show kinda blue, is it really blue or just the picture only?
powerwagon said:
Xtremeguard I believe has a protector that only has cutouts like you're looking for. I briefly had it on my phone, so can't 100% remember. Keep in mind though that any protector that goes right to the edge of the screen is going to suck with the s pen.
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Thanks for the reply but I check on ebay and xtremeguard has cut out just like others but it does cover more area. I'm looking for a full screen
cover with only speaker and home button cut out.
I got mine from ishield. The wet application scared me but my phone was fine. It's really for sgn2. There's even a plastic sheet for the back with the cam and Flash holes.
Oh snap! I don't have a witty tapatalk signature!
Can either of you do a thorough review here? Give us an Idea of how it feels and fits.
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K.0.0.L. said:
Nice. The picture show kinda blue, is it really blue or just the picture only?
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from the description:
"Note: Protector in display picture is shaded in color to illustrate where the protector covers your device. Actual Clear Protector products are transparent, NOT colored."
Old MuckenMire said:
from the description:
"Note: Protector in display picture is shaded in color to illustrate where the protector covers your device. Actual Clear Protector products are transparent, NOT colored."
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oh ok. Thanks
I just now order one I found http://www.ebay.com/itm/6x-HD-Clear...365086?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c2efc35de
K.0.0.L. said:
oh ok. Thanks
I just now order one I found http://www.ebay.com/itm/6x-HD-Clear...365086?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c2efc35de
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I want it too!!! But to sad that the seller doesn't ship to Indonesia
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Moto Z vs Moto Z Force screen comparison

The Force appears to have a better screen in it than the Z. I have both devices in my possession and have noticed a difference when you tilt the screens. On the standard Z, the further you get away from center the more washed out the colors get and at extreme angles the colors almost invert. You can take the Z Force screen all the way to the very edge to where you can't even see the screen anymore and the colors never fade away or change at all. I don't know if it's a totally different LCD of if they have bonded the plastic screen to the LCD in some new way, but the viewing angles are awesome on the Force. Just an observation.
I totally would have expected the opposite, other shatterproof displays in the past have been crap. Need to go check them out now.
mdmogren said:
I totally would have expected the opposite, other shatterproof displays in the past have been crap. Need to go check them out now.
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This is exactly what I thought too. I was so confused I had to keep checking the phones to make sure I didn't have them in the wrong hands. I couldn't believe it. The damn plastic shatterproof screen is beating out the glass piece. This might be the future for all phones.
I put a glass screen protector over my Force screen so I have the best of both worlds. For those who don't know the shattershield screens dent very easily so be careful.
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This is exactly what I thought too. I was so confused I had to keep checking the phones to make sure I didn't have them in the wrong hands. I couldn't believe it. The damn plastic shatterproof screen is beating out the glass piece. This might be the future for all phones.
I put a glass screen protector over my Force screen so I have the best of both worlds. For those who don't know the shattershield screens dent very easily so be careful.
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Did you have the tempered glass protector on your Force while doing this comparison?
mdmogren said:
Did you have the tempered glass protector on your Force while doing this comparison?
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No both phones were fresh out of the box. The shattershield phones come with a preinstalled plastic screen protector (which sucks) and it was on as well and nothing on top of it. Just came out of the box.
I was going to take that plastic protector off before I put the glass down but opted not to. Doesn't seem to have affected visual clarity.
Don't they say the force's screen is better?
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sonofevil77 said:
Don't they say the force's screen is better?
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Who's they? And what do you mean by better?
seh6183 said:
I was going to take that plastic protector off before I put the glass down but opted not to. Doesn't seem to have affected visual clarity.
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The top layer of the shatter shield is plastic...and removable?
I had my phone for 7 days and there are some noticeable (albeit light) scratches. Annoying since I've babied it. I installed a screen protector yesterday on it.
HotShotAzn said:
The top layer of the shatter shield is plastic...and removable?
I had my phone for 7 days and there are some noticeable (albeit light) scratches. Annoying since I've babied it. I installed a screen protector yesterday on it.
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It's just a plastic screen protector that peels off.
seh6183 said:
It's just a plastic screen protector that peels off.
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You're not talking about the one that has white text that says "SIM/SD Card Tray" or what the buttons are right?
So I did I just put a screen protector on a screen protector? I mean, I'm OCD but that might have been excessive...
HotShotAzn said:
You're not talking about the one that has white text that says "SIM/SD Card Tray" or what the buttons are right?
So I did I just put a screen protector on a screen protector? I mean, I'm OCD but that might have been excessive...
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If the phone is anything like the droid turbo 2, there is a factory plastic screen protector installed that can be removed. Since I didn't touch my phone until my glass screen protector arrived, I put my glass protector right over the top of everything and it looks great.
HotShotAzn said:
You're not talking about the one that has white text that says "SIM/SD Card Tray" or what the buttons are right?
So I did I just put a screen protector on a screen protector? I mean, I'm OCD but that might have been excessive...
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in essence, yeah you did. The top layer of the shattershield screen is plastic and acts like what most people would consider a screen protector....
for past phones you could buy replacement top layers from Motorola...im not sure if they are on sale for our phones yet...
I'm in the market for a tempered glass screen protector as well. Glass just feels better to me. So I can remove the plastic cover and put the tempered glass instead?
kongyang9o said:
I'm in the market for a tempered glass screen protector as well. Glass just feels better to me. So I can remove the plastic cover and put the tempered glass instead?
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I would not recommend removing the plastic layer as this is part of the shattershield and would imagine using the phone without it would void the warranty of the screen even with sing an aftermarket protector. I have not read documentation to back this up but it would be worth looking inot since the screen is guaranteed not to shatter for four years, it would be a shame to void the warranty so early into the warranty period.
LeeMullinsII said:
I would not recommend removing the plastic layer as this is part of the shattershield and would imagine using the phone without it would void the warranty of the screen even with sing an aftermarket protector. I have not read documentation to back this up but it would be worth looking inot since the screen is guaranteed not to shatter for four years, it would be a shame to void the warranty so early into the warranty period.
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It's a removable plastic screen protector. Moto sells replacements.
The only issue I have with the Z Force screen (and it really is a non issue) is that it has an odd discoloration when looking at it with polarized sunglasses. The colors are.... I dunno.. Odd....
HotShotAzn said:
You're not talking about the one that has white text that says "SIM/SD Card Tray" or what the buttons are right?
So I did I just put a screen protector on a screen protector? I mean, I'm OCD but that might have been excessive...
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How does the screen protector over the screen protector look? It seems that would really be overkill and mess up the texting.
bigbearballs said:
How does the screen protector over the screen protector look? It seems that would really be overkill and mess up the texting.
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I'm glad I did it. The stock screen protector is incredibly soft. Yes it is replaceable but they are pricey.
The screen protector I chose has a matte look to it and gives the screen a little bit more tactile feel. I like it. It's not as distorted as as you'd think.
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I'm glad I did it. The stock screen protector is incredibly soft. Yes it is replaceable but they are pricey.
The screen protector I chose has a matte look to it and gives the screen a little bit more tactile feel. I like it. It's not as distorted as as you'd think.
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Could you give a link to the one you got?
bigbearballs said:
Could you give a link to the one you got?
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I hate putting on screen protectors. It usually comes out crooked or there is dirt under it. This one is very forgiving. Got it on my first try and the dirt was gone by the second day.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H1A2Q9O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Zagg curved screen protector has a line going down the screeen

So I just got the Zagg screen protector yesterday from best buy. looks really good and fits really well with the defender Otterbox case. one thing i noticed later on when watching videos is where the screen curves near the edge there is a line that runs down the side right in the middle if the curve on both sides. Not a super big problem but once i noticed it, kinda is annoying. when doing everyday things you wont see it but when in landscape and the screen is a bright color it will stand out. Anyone else have this screen protector and can verify if theirs has the same problem? ill try and get a picture when i can get hold of another phone.
Can you at least post a picture? This is too long to read.
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I contacted zagg and they said it's adhesive on the curved part on the screen and that's what's making that line. As I said in my post when I can I will post a picture.
I think all curved protectors have that line on the very edges. Its the adhesive ( since no glass protectors are full adhesive coverage ). My Zizo Bolt screen protector does the same. Still looks/ feels great even with the faint line and I wouldn't dare run without a protector lol
And it's hard to post a pic because the line is so faint.
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Ya not a big deal. Just thought the line was odd. So far loving everything about this phone.
And that's why they usually paint the edges black.
On another note it maybe more prevalent on the zaggs because they use a stronger adhesive and it's slightly thicker
Well what is nice is that there is no Halo effect on the screen protector like there was on the note 5. That was terrible and collected so much crap in it.
Yup no halo. I'm not using the zagg but I'm sure the zizo tgsp is of equal quality. Thank god they didn't do black edges!
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pyraxiate said:
I think all curved protectors have that line on the very edges. Its the adhesive ( since no glass protectors are full adhesive coverage ). My Zizo Bolt screen protector does the same. Still looks/ feels great even with the faint line and I wouldn't dare run without a protector lol
And it's hard to post a pic because the line is so faint.
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How do you like your Zizo Bolt case, the screen protector and the holster so far?
I am considering ordering it, but not sure about the glass. Is the adhesive on all 4 sides or just the top and bottom?
Thx
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Can you at least post a picture? This is too long to read.
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Did you have an image? I was thinking of getting this and want to see how bad it is.
goldstar133 said:
How do you like your Zizo Bolt case, the screen protector and the holster so far?
I am considering ordering it, but not sure about the glass. Is the adhesive on all 4 sides or just the top and bottom?
Thx
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The adhesive is on all 4 sides. The way they designed it to cut around the earpiece and cameras, it's completely sealed against dirt which is awesome. I've used the bolt case on a few phones and love them. They hold up well against drops.
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I got the zagg glass for my note 8 I guess it will work but wish there was a better option, screen just doesn't look as good as other glass screen protectors. I think I would even be happier with one that just ended before the curve and be really thin ... I wish i looked at the forums a bit more for the price the whitestone is looking like a better option the more i look at the phone , such a great looking screen before the zagg got put on, the full glued on ones look so much better with not fuzzy lines on each side. I wonder if i got the LOCA glue and used with the zagg would make it look better then it does now. ugh hate wasting money .... dam you Samsung and your curved edges lol
I'm really liking the Zagg Glass Curve. Extremely easy install; Case friendly; No screen sensitivity issues at all. Looks great!
The Zagg Curve has been improved immensely over what they provided for the S*+. Thicker, nor more loose edges with dust getting under the screen. I have just one complaint.
The dot matrix drives me nuts outdoors, when the phone is off and if the screen isn't up bright enough to make it disappear.
yeah ive used it for two days outside so far and the dot matrix is driving me nuts , also the little gap makes a huge glare and takes away from clarity when out side
razor237 said:
yeah ive used it for two days outside so far and the dot matrix is driving me nuts , also the little gap makes a huge glare and takes away from clarity when out side
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Just take it out when the suns down that way it doesn't glare[emoji6][emoji4][emoji21]
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Slicktune22 said:
Just take it out when the suns down that way it doesn't glare[emoji6][emoji4][emoji21]
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Lol too funny ...... Well my zagg didn't last too long ouch , Haven't taken it off yet but I think my screen is still good I hope
Is this the best option or is there a better one?
dpoverlord said:
Is this the best option or is there a better one?
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Whitestone dome glass is better, it's a pain in the rear to install but it offers full adhesive layer instead of just the top and sides without the dot matrix of the zagg.
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i bought the zagg protector today. have a similar line, not sure if it's affecting touch capabilities though

Best Tempered Glass - Hands Down -

I have purchased many so called "perfect" Tempered Glass Screen Protectors for the Mi Mix 2/2s and threw most of them away for poor adhesive, halo and rainbow affect, and visibility issues. I finally ordered the NILLKIN CP+ Anti-Explosion Glass Screen Protector for Xiaomi Mi Mix 2/2S from OppoMart https://www.oppomart.com/xiaomi/mi-...-screen-protector-for-xiaomi-mi-mix-2-2s.html
Black border, no thanks.
foremi said:
Black border, no thanks.
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Agreed!!
foremi said:
Black border, no thanks.
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the border is a guide and ensure it is case friendly - but to each their own and halo
No Halo effect (like the black bordered screen protector that I had for my old Mi Mix) with these 5D black border screen protector for my Mi Mix 2s
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Hat...025.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.38294c4dX7C8zr
It is like a non black bordered screen protector, and not at all like the one I had that was a black bordered screen protector for the Mi Mix.
The Halo effect is caused by the adhesive pad that is used around the black border part of the screen protector, and as such, the screen protector floats over the phone's screen, creating the halo or rainbow effect.
The black border screen protector I received this week does not have this adhesive on the underside of the black border, and as such, the entire underneath surface of the screen protector sits in direct contact with the phone screen and hence does not hover or float on the phones screen. This type of installation is like any other screen protector that just bonds to the phone's screen, thereby eliminating the halo effect.
MUCH easier to align than an undersized non black bordered screen protector.
Cheers,
LormaD
andril said:
I have purchased many so called "perfect" Tempered Glass Screen Protectors for the Mi Mix 2/2s and threw most of them away for poor adhesive, halo and rainbow affect, and visibility issues. I finally ordered the NILLKIN CP+ Anti-Explosion Glass Screen Protector for Xiaomi Mi Mix 2/2S from OppoMart https://www.oppomart.com/xiaomi/mi-...-screen-protector-for-xiaomi-mi-mix-2-2s.html
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Had this one. The adhesion is very nice, however the camera and sensor cutouts on the bottom chin have no adhesive on the glass and have the tendency to collect a lot of dust from eg. having the phone in my pocket. Had to tear it off, because my front camera became very foggy and not sharp from all this dust
Lol 5d. What does that even mean, I get 3d signifies it curves. Time to release a 6d superior screen protector
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Had this one. The adhesion is very nice, however the camera and sensor cutouts on the bottom chin have no adhesive on the glass and have the tendency to collect a lot of dust from eg. having the phone in my pocket. Had to tear it off, because my front camera became very foggy and not sharp from all this dust
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After your post I actually noticed this hopefully they will do a all clear version
andril said:
After your post I actually noticed this hopefully they will do a all clear version
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There actually is a clear version http://s.aliexpress.com/AJFRbQfI
It's called "amazing h+ pro", but I haven't tested it.
Just ordered a cheap one from ebay for 4€ and it's bad as expected.
So the nillkin is not good at all? My mi5 nillkin screen protector was awesome!
So which one should I buy?
i use this one and i am very satisfied... it's fit perfectly
purchased with phone on honorbuy
Can you share the link please
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Can you share the link please
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https://www.honorbuy.com/1228-full-...-screen-protector-for-xiaomi-mi-mix-2-2s.html
Thanks for your reply
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ArctiX said:
There actually is a clear version http://s.aliexpress.com/AJFRbQfI
It's called "amazing h+ pro", but I haven't tested it.
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I'm using this now, it is cheaper, but it not cover fully like the black border version.
zechs88 said:
I'm using this now, it is cheaper, but it not cover fully like the black border version.
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Using this too.
Actually, i had the choice to get the one with the black border (that covers everything) and this one. But i still chose this because its nilkin, and its a trusted brand.
vince_junior said:
Using this too.
Actually, i had the choice to get the one with the black border (that covers everything) and this one. But i still chose this because its nilkin, and its a trusted brand.
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Nillkin have the black border version too, named CP+
based on some user feedback, i believe it using hybrid materials, which screen area is still glass but black border is plastic like material, bendable
Hy
i have this more than 1 week... and it´s perfect fit to the screen sice...
https://tradingshenzhen.com/de/displayschutz/1272-xiaomi-mimix2s-nillkintg.html
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Hy
i have this more than 1 week... and it´s perfect fit to the screen sice...
https://tradingshenzhen.com/de/displayschutz/1272-xiaomi-mimix2s-nillkintg.html
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Any way you could picture it on the phone?
This one came in from Aliexpress Friday and it fits perfectly.
https://goo.gl/oaycHM
It's has full screen adhesive and there is a very thin black border, wasn't hard to line up, but that border has a lot thicker adhesive on it so its stuck to the curved edges of the glass really good.
Couldn't beat it for the price.
With case on
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LBrEKrWmbCRgvWUTIqG7xnHIuB6yyV5t/view?usp=sharing
Case off closeup
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GnQh7SVCxEllCpSOq3kBdOXQkaRoGMDX/view?usp=sharing
Screen on
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Dea11pedpUjtRkItdxBm9T2FgI06swY/view?usp=sharing

Screen Protector faint lines

Hi all together
Just got the note 9 and got the screen protector installed at the mobile shop. At home i saw two faint lines right and left of the screen protector. And it seems the glue does not touch the corners. It was a quality screen protector not a cheap one. The lines are not to visible, but still. Anyone made the same expirence? Will dust accumulate under the corners?
Thanx for any advice
Where are you the lines? There has to be an edge unless you get the Ringke which wraps around to the back of the phone. Unless the edges are lifted up and your case doesn't interfere it should be fine.
From0toHero said:
Hi all together
Just got the note 9 and got the screen protector installed at the mobile shop. At home i saw two faint lines right and left of the screen protector. And it seems the glue does not touch the corners. It was a quality screen protector not a cheap one. The lines are not to visible, but still. Anyone made the same expirence? Will dust accumulate under the corners?
Thanx for any advice
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I had the two faint lines on left and right side when I used a tempered glass screen protector.
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Thanx
Got it and thank you very much
Limeybastard said:
I had the two faint lines on left and right side when I used a tempered glass screen protector.
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Got it and thank you very much
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Was mainly noticeable as a hologram rainbow effect again very faint when a white image was displayed.
Same issue here. I thought I had a defective note 9 at first. I believe all the tempered glass protectors do that on this device.

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