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Screen Protectors : are they necessary?

I've been using a matte screen protector on my Galaxy Tab since I got it. Loved that it barely needed wiping..but hated the "rainbow" color effect it had on the screen, particularly on whites. Replaced it yesterday with a clear/gloss protector and i like it better, even though it attracts fingerprints like anything. I was just wondering, since the SGT has a gorilla glass screen, do we really need to use a screen protector for it?
Does anybody use their tab naked?
(i'm talking about the Tab here being naked, not you)
I just feel like I might be missing out on a better Galaxy Tab experience because I keep my tab in a thick case with a screen protector.

I tired it once. It feels smother actually, and considering the gorilla glass, a protector isn't really needed. However, there's probably the psychological impact of it. You know, glass is still glass.

I use the tab naked and naked ;-)
no screen protector but a case that protects realy nice.
http://www.amazon.de/Samsung-EF-C98...CLR8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1306144564&sr=8-4

I am using the anti-glare screen guard.. it guards perfectly for my oily fingers hehe..

Sorry man, I don't think you will get a perfect answer. Some people's screens will have never scratched however some do get scratched although they are careful. Gorilla glass is not scratch proof, just more resistant to scratches than a normal non enhanced glass or plastic screen. There may be minerals in all sorts of places (cleaning cloth, pocket, car seat) which are harder than glass which could scratch your tabs screen.
The fact that you have been putting screen protectors in the first place and also have created this thread gives me the impression that you want a perfect screen. But there is always a trade off... no protection gives smoother and a greater touchscreen experience but a protector will prevent any possible scratches to your screen.
My advice would be for you to leave your screen protector on. Glossy is fine as fingerprints are not really visible when backlight is on.

I have used them for a while. I installed a XO Skin on my gtab and my 10.1 io. The best thing, (besides stopping scratches) is they hide finger prints and smudges. Heres a link
Screen protectors from xoskins
I used the code byublue for $3 off, paid for shipping..

olaf bosch said:
I use the tab naked and naked ;-)
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Same here and I have absolutely no scratches on the screen. I do however keep my tab in a case whenever it isn't in use.

i guess there is no definite answer to this, as with a lot of things, it comes down to preference...
honestly now that i think about it, having a screen protector gives me the peace of mind that i did everything I could to protect the screen. I let other people use it, i stuff it in my bag with more confidence. If i take the screen protector off I might end up being an over-protective galaxy tab parent, always polishing the screen, always checking for scratches.
I think i'll be sticking with the glossy protector for a while.
ps. can anyone suggest the clearest possible screen protector i could get?

I used my Tab for 4 months naked without issue, then got a little paranoid before going on holiday.
The day after the Techskin arrived (and before I put it on) I drop the Tab on my driveway resulting in 2 tiny marks The marks aren't huge, but I can't help but notice them everytime I see the screen
*sigh*

I have used a screen protector on all my past tablets ( my GT is my 5th tablet ).
Using the protector allowed me to sell my previous tablets (when upgrading to the next one) with a 100% looking screen.
I use the GT without a screen protector (and with a case permanently on), as I intend to keep it for a while - and at the time I will maybe want to sell it, it will not be worth too much whether there are slight traces of use on the screen or not. It does look better and has better touch sensitivity with no screen protector on - no doubt about that.
But if I ever get a scratch on the glass - I can still put a screen protector on, which makes that scratch disappear.
My second current table (iPad) has a screen protector on, as my small kids often play on it . Also, the ipad has no case on it (only a back cover) - so the front is more exposed.

I use skinomi on my tab, incrediable, and ipod touch. They are almost like a vinyl. Very clear and I had very small bubbles when I installed it but the next day all of the imperfections disappeared. Like if you get a piece of dust under there during installation you don't get the air bubble with it. And they are cut to fit.

I was given a screen protector when I bought mine in the shop. They even applied it for me I think it the brand was screenguard.
I have a case for the tab, so i don't know how scratch resistant it is. As for the screen, it still looks great, but at extreme angles, there are coloured grains when viewing whites.
Its overall very good and is sized perfectly, I sometimes forget there's a screen protector!

I used my tab without screen protector. Screen protector is useless for a gorilla glass. I already tried scratching my tab using a key and scissor. No scratch at all. Try it guys.
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I got the Invisible Shield protector from Zagg. They had a 50% off deal going for Memorial Day, so it came to like $13. From what I read, I might not need it. But I still bought it, just in case. Now all I'm waiting for is my Tab to arrive from Woot!

I use one of those cheapy anti-glare matte screen protectors. It makes reading things on the tab a bit easier on the eyes and prevents a lot of fingerprint smudging, however it also covers up the nice screen. So it just boils down to preference since the tab's screen is made of gorilla glass.

Screen Protector definitely. I love the gloss screen but fingerprints annoy me and glare can be bothersome. I got 3 for $4 bucks and only used one so I figure if a huge gouge gets in the screen protector the screen will be good and I have 2 extras.

I acquired my gsm galaxy tab last week, and I am extremely pleased with it. However I have been using it without a screen protector or a case. Unfortunately, I have managed to get abminornscrstch on the screen of my Tab. I was travelling with it in my pocket, but I never kept it with anything else, nevertheless I somehow managed to scratch it. So now I am on the lookout for a decent screen protector as I suspect my device's gorilla glass screen is probably not the strongest, all devices are not equal, there will always be some minor variation in quality in the hardware between devices, eg, CPU - some can be heavily undervolted AND overclocked and others freeze even if you attempt a minor overclock.
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It is not necessary to use a protector screen with gorilla glass!! Protect your Tab with a neoprene case!
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I myself use that plastic film that came on my GTab when I bought it. You know, those cheap screen protectors that are added on at the factory before they get to the consumer. I just carefully peel the screen protector off, so as not to bend it, and then cut the little tab part off of it and rounded it out to fit the dimensions of the screen. Then I will spray water onto the tacky part that touches the screen and place it back on and the squeegee out the water to the edges. Works perfect every time, and it is removable and reusable. I do this will all of my phones too.

Matt screen protector all the way.
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[Q] Anti-glare screen protector

I will order a Galaxy Tab P1000 soon and I plan to buy an anti-glare screen protector with it. I've found the Momax Anti-Glare Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy Tab pretty interesting but it is quite expensive.
I wonder if it's worth 3 times other screen protectors cost. Has anyone used it?

tudorc11 said:
I will order a Galaxy Tab P1000 soon and I plan to buy an anti-glare screen protector with it. I've found the Momax Anti-Glare Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy Tab pretty interesting but it is quite expensive.
I wonder if it's worth 3 times other screen protectors cost. Has anyone used it?
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Any updates on this?

dunno about that one, i just purchased a pack of 3 cheap screen protectors in matt - wasted 2 of them as they didnt go on to well but the third one went on a treat and now i can see the tab in bright sunlight using sat nav, also no more constant cleaning prints of the screen.
some dont like the washed out effect from matt screens - but for me it makes the machine usable.

Best Screen Protector for the Galaxy S7 Edge for use with Gear VR

Hi!
I have the Galaxy S7 Edge with a 3M TPU type screen protector. It is like the dry Invisible shield.
I have noticed that when I install the phone in my Gear VR, the bottom of the screen protector gets pushed up and also the front of the screen, near the Samsung logo gets a mark which looks like something is pressing on to the screen.
Does anyone have the same problem? If no, which screen protector are you using?

MCube74 said:
Hi!
I have the Galaxy S7 Edge with a 3M TPU type screen protector. It is like the dry Invisible shield.
I have noticed that when I install the phone in my Gear VR, the bottom of the screen protector gets pushed up and also the front of the screen, near the Samsung logo gets a mark which looks like something is pressing on to the screen.
Does anyone have the same problem? If no, which screen protector are you using?
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Get the zagg wet applied one and just trim out around the tabs before you install it. That's your best bet for sure.

Cordtus said:
Get the zagg wet applied one and just trim out around the tabs before you install it. That's your best bet for sure.
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Thanks for the idea.
How about the problem with the marks around the Samsung logo at the front of the phone after removing the phone from the Gear VR? Is that a common problem?

Not sure I've never heard of that. I haven't used it much though... Any marks should just wipe off. Use the marks as a guide as to how far to cut the screen protector!

I have the bestskinever case version and it works fine with my Gear VR.
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Tab S6 Screen protector

Hello!
I pre-ordered my Tab S6 and plan to buy a screen protector in advanced. Quick search on Amazon.com showed me a few options which states it is compatible with Tab S6 and Tab S5E. Does anyone know if S6 and S5E has the same front panel? Thanks in advanced for your feedbacks!

The Samsung Store I went to applied a Tab S5e glass screen protector on my Tab S6. Assured me that it would fit, and it did fit quite nicely.

kenkaw said:
The Samsung Store I went to applied a Tab S5e glass screen protector on my Tab S6. Assured me that it would fit, and it did fit quite nicely.
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Thanks @kenkaw for your feedback

Careful as UltraSonic fingerprint sensor under display may not work with all third party screen protectors

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Careful as UltraSonic fingerprint sensor under display may not work with all third party screen protectors
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I am sure the fingerprint sensor is optical not ultrasonic.
Quoted:
"The 7,040mAh battery is actually smaller than the 7,300mAh one in the S4, but Samsung still promises 15 hours off battery life, just an hour less than the 16-hour Tab S4.
One thing you won’t find on the Galaxy Tab S6 is a physical fingerprint scanner. Nor does it have an iris scanner like the S4. Instead, Samsung has added an onscreen optical fingerprint scanner at the bottom of the display for unlocking. It’s the first in-display scanner in a tablet, but if it’s anything like the ones in our phones, it won’t be nearly as instant or convenient as Samsung promises."
https://www.pcworld.com/article/342...ab-s6-specs-features-s-pen-price-release.html

FP sensor is optical, should work fine as long as protector doesn't distort.

Just picked up a set of cheap glass protectors on amazon. They cover the screen but are really a little small for the tab. Could be 1/8 inch longer and 1/16 in wider for perfect fit. Go on very easy tho and work with FP and s-pen. Makes the keyboard case move aroud even more when closed tho.

Does screen protector for tab s4 fit tab s6 ?

tamerh said:
Does screen protector for tab s4 fit tab s6 ?
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only if it was undersized. The ones I had went edge to edge and are a 1/4 inch too big for the s6

I ordered a three pack on Amazon for cheap, brand is called Sparin. The fingerprint sensor was kind of iffy after applying it, but it did work. I deleted my prints and entered them again, works great now. Fits great, only a very small gap around the entire edge. It's perfect if you have the keyboard cover case, if it were slightly wider the keyboard part would hit the protector and probably cause it to lift off.
That being said, for some reason my tablet is very laggy now. First time I've turned it off since I got it. I've already cleared cache twice but doesn't help. Even removed the protector to see if that was causing the issue since I saw someone else report similar issues after installing one, something to do with Samsung saying in the manual not to cover the sensors by the front camera even with a protector. But the thing is still laggy. Guess I'll install another protector and do a factory reset to see what happens.
EDIT: Did the factory reset with a new protector already installed and the tablet is functioning normally. So if you run into an issue like that after installing a protector it seems a factory reset will fix whatever got messed up. First time I've run into this as I've had protectors cover sensors on other devices before without harm.

kenkaw said:
The Samsung Store I went to applied a Tab S5e glass screen protector on my Tab S6. Assured me that it would fit, and it did fit quite nicely.
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Do you have a link to the Samsung Glass Screen Protector?

steven8934 said:
Hello!
I pre-ordered my Tab S6 and plan to buy a screen protector in advanced. Quick search on Amazon.com showed me a few options which states it is compatible with Tab S6 and Tab S5E. Does anyone know if S6 and S5E has the same front panel? Thanks in advanced for your feedbacks!
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I bought a double pack screen protector that said it works for s5e and s6 and they fit on my s5e and Tab s6. I just sold the s5e but I can tell you the screens are the same exact dimension as the Tab s6.

Is TGSP necessary for a tablet? Does extensive s-pen usage scratch the screen?
I use them for my phone because it is in my pocket and moving around a lot.

Does the tab have a factory installed screen protector, kind of like the Sony Tablet Z did a few years or so ago?
I'd like a protector but think a glass one will be too thick with my case, what screen protectors do you lot have on your tablet?

Bought myself a tempered/hardened glass shield, it is 0.33 mm thick. Some standard china product. Usually I’ll buy matte plastic covers for my devices but in this case I wanted the best feeling for the pen. And also best contrast for movies. So the choice fell on this glass shield.
Applying was easy. But I did get some dust just in the middle of the screen! No problem to remove it and peel dust off and put it back. Result was great. It looks very nice.
Pen experience was interesting. The stock tip, light gray, soft one. Worked not great. It sticks. So I changed to the hard black one. Now it feels like walking on ice. Very smooth. Almost too smooth! ? but I think it’s good.
Fingerprint sensor does not work though! It reads but not good and not completely. I tried to add fingerprint again but it can’t be done since it works not properly. Very sad. I liked this feature. So now I have to use some other method to unlock, currently pin code.
Touch works like before. Very good feeling, slides good.
Also added a crystal clear TPU cover on the unit to make it better to grab onto. Now my device is protected and better to handle, very satisfied.

good screen protector with good clarity (suggestions)

I'm looking for a good glass screen protector that does not effect the clarity of the screen too much (dry application) also would like the finger scanner to still function correctly anyone got any suggestions for what they are using on there tab s6 ?

I'm thinking about getting the olixar glass one

(2 Pack) Supershieldz for Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e / Tab S6 (10.5 inch) Screen Protector, (Tempered Glass) Anti Scratch, Bubble Free https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NXNMSDS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_K1IODbP1H8H97