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As we all know, Note 20 Ultra still has a curve screen(same is the newer S21 Ultra). However, has anybody every tried a slightly "smaller" (Note 20 Ultra has a 6.9" while S21 Ultra has a 6.8") but fully flat tempered glass on it and see if it'll work or not?
I have couple LG V60 tempered glass(V60 screen is 6.8") and I definitely would like to give it a try, especially considering that the front camera is at the same(relatively speaking) location.
Just want to know whether anybody has attempted this or not. Or should I look for even smaller tempered glass(next thing that comes to mind is S21+ tempered glass, which is fully flat at 6.6") instead?
Please share your experience and/or opinion. Thank you very much.
I've got the att s21 ultra and it doesn't seem to have a factory screen protector.. it has a pull off film with a lil corner tab for easy pull off ..
i believe the ones that come directly from samsung have an actual screen protector.. like the jerry rig everything video.
mine is from at&t
I think there may be a real screen protector underneath that pull off film with the pull tab. Maybe you can pull back a little until the front facing camera to check if there is indeed a screen protector below.
Mine come with a factory protector below the pull off film. It's really well fitted and hard to notice at first, I couldn't work out why my tempered glass protector wasn't seating properly. All the videos I've seen didn't mention it was there. There's a good chance some have simply overlooked its placement.
For the record, my print wouldn't register through both the factory and tempered glass protectors. Might have worked if I'd noticed before hand and took the factory one off first. The tempered one was ugly anyway and had a really obvious hole for the print reader, so I took it off and chucked it. Good use of shipping costs to NZ. Fun times. Hopefully this helps someone else.
Unlocked international model with the Exynos.
Mine came also with an screen protector.
You think fingerprint works so bad because of the protector? because its not that good
I got mine from Bell in Canada and mine has a screen protector but that's exactly what I was thinking, I remember the one on my S20 Ultra being pretty good and I was shocked to see they didn't put on on the S21 Ultra, until I then noticed there IS one and it's just put on so well I didn't even notice it was there, I could just BARELY see a ridge at the edges of the display where it doesn't perfectly line up with the rounded top corners of the display
If you see scratches at a level 2...
The films that came with the S10 series were OK. I really don't call 'em screen protectors though.
Tempered glass is good but curved edges kind of kills it for me. One thing I like about my 12 Pro Max is the flat screen glass. Put a $7 screen glass on it and can't even tell its there. 3 months later still looks new. Plastic not so much.
I remember some review samples of the Note 20 Ultra had the same film as the S10 series. My Note 20 Ultra from Samsung (unlocked) did not, however. It has held up well, over the months and I cannot detect any signs of microscratches in sunlight so that's good.
My S20 Ultra DID have the plastic film on it but my border collie decided to pick it up and carry it in his mouth and the screen film had some marks on it (luckily nothing else LOL) and I ripped it off.
S21 Ultra unlocked direct from Samsung and I just see the cheapo film one on it
oneandroidnut said:
S21 Ultra unlocked direct from Samsung and I just see the cheapo film one on it
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That is what everyone is getting. It is not a true screen protector. It is just a film which many people leave it on.
Techvir said:
That is what everyone is getting. It is not a true screen protector. It is just a film which many people leave it on.
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US S21s don't come with a screen protector like the S20s and Note 10s even though other markets like Canada do.
Well if you need a clear screen protector then you can try gadgetshieldz screen protector. I've been using their screen protector for more than 3 months and the quality is still good.
Hello everyone, so I have either had a google device or a OnePlus and am used to the clean OS. I decided to go with the S21 Ultra due to the reviews and I do enjoy it, but I don't at the same time.
I must applaud Samsung for all their "extra" features they put in UI 3.1, but for me, I don't use any of them and prefer the stock/vanilla Android. I actually think my old OnePlus 7T was snappier then the 21 Ultra.
Another thing, I was never a fan of the curved screen. I ALWAYS put a tempered glass screen protector on my phones (they were always flat) and its saved me A TON of times! I got one for this phone that's curved but its so thin and has air bubbles that it bothers me.
Do you guys think there eventually be Roms for the device?
I'm also a fan of Google phones in particular due to their clean Android interface design. Samsung just has more options in the settings menu, however, I only have to go into the settings menu like once or twice per week - so that doesn't bother me at all.
But with that said, this S21U phone is definitely snappier than both my old Pixel 3XL and one of my family member's OnePlus 7T. And the speed jump, in my case, could be a result of having a Snapdragon 888 and using the 120hz refresh rate (whereas those other two phones have slower chips and only support 60hz refresh rates).
But yeah, based on you asking about custom ROMs, I can tell that you're not in North America and have an Exynos version of the phone (as any Snapdragon devices in NA don't support official bootloader unlocks and so you'll have to pay over $100 to unlock your phone in the potentially distant future). If that's the case (you have an Exynos), then yes, you will be getting custom ROMs in the near future. But if you're actually in NA, then no; you won't be getting any custom ROMs for quite a while.
But if you do have a Exynos version of the phone, then that would be rather interesting. Everyone online is continuously saying how the Exynos version performed better than the Snapdragon version in some benchmark tests. But it'd be pretty funny (and highly unfortunate) if the Exynos phone performs far worse in actual usage situations when compared to the Snapdragon phone. I'm already very well aware of the Exynos phones getting much hotter than the Snapdragon phones, but I'm not sure about the actual usage performance difference yet.
Oh, and one more thing! To comment on the glass, definitely beware of the S21 Ultra's glass! It's super, super fragile and isn't just the new, Victus Gorilla Glass that they said that it was (so it can scratch and shatter extremely easily as a result).
Oh wow! Thank you so much for the write up! I actually have the Snapdragon model (Canadian) and thought the bootloader lock wasn't an issue anymore... darn it...
Ya I totally agree with everything you said about the phone, great phone, way faster then my oneplus 7t, but I think I'm still selling it.
Thank you for your response
If you want a quality curved screen protector go with this one. It fits perfectly and there are no air bubbles. A UV light cures the liquid adhesive. It's pretty much a knock off of the whitestone dome glass screen protector.
Amazon.com: (2 Pack) amFilm 3D Curved Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G 6.8 Inch, Fully Compatible with UltraSonic Fingerprint Scanner, UV Gel Application
Amazon.com: (2 Pack) amFilm 3D Curved Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G 6.8 Inch, Fully Compatible with UltraSonic Fingerprint Scanner, UV Gel Application
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fr0st420 said:
If you want a quality curved screen protector go with this one. It fits perfectly and there are no air bubbles. A UV light cures the liquid adhesive. It's pretty much a knock off of the whitestone dome glass screen protector.
Amazon.com: (2 Pack) amFilm 3D Curved Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G 6.8 Inch, Fully Compatible with UltraSonic Fingerprint Scanner, UV Gel Application
Amazon.com: (2 Pack) amFilm 3D Curved Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G 6.8 Inch, Fully Compatible with UltraSonic Fingerprint Scanner, UV Gel Application
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How are finger prints on this? Cause I've got the dome glass and it is stupid expensive but damn, finger prints are almost non existant or come of real easy and it feels glassier than a very glassy like material made of very glas like stuff
But I'm glad other companies are coming out with their own
fr0st420 said:
If you want a quality curved screen protector go with this one. It fits perfectly and there are no air bubbles. A UV light cures the liquid adhesive. It's pretty much a knock off of the whitestone dome glass screen protector.
Amazon.com: (2 Pack) amFilm 3D Curved Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G 6.8 Inch, Fully Compatible with UltraSonic Fingerprint Scanner, UV Gel Application
Amazon.com: (2 Pack) amFilm 3D Curved Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G 6.8 Inch, Fully Compatible with UltraSonic Fingerprint Scanner, UV Gel Application
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Can you comment on the fingerprints compared to the whitestone?
Thanks!
No SD card slot. A missing keystone feature that greatly limits the usability and flexibility of the phone.
Hello
Learned in the past my smartphone often lands on the ground.
Are you using / can recommend a good tempered glass for that model?
Wonder if it brings a good protection from cracks at all.
You need a case with good corner and face plant protection (flat surfaces). The case is the first and best defense against damage.
I use the Zizo Bolt on my 10+. Zero damage after around a dozen 2-4 foot drops onto concrete.
ZIZO BOLT Series Galaxy S20 FE Case
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This variant includes a tempered glass protector which you may need to leave off. My variant comes with none.
I use the wet apply plastic Gorilla IQ Sheild. Zero damage to my big corner hitting, face plant happy phone after over 1.5 years.
blackhawk said:
You need a case with good corner and face plant protection (flat surfaces). The case is the first and best defense against damage.
I use the Zizo Bolt on my 10+. Zero damage after around a dozen 2-4 foot drops onto concrete.
ZIZO BOLT Series Galaxy S20 FE Case
Engineered to protect against the unexpected. The ZIZO BOLT Series for Galaxy S20 FE is specifically constructed to withstand the most intense drops while keeping your device safe and secure. With countless hours of development and rigorous lab testing, the BOLT has surpassed the industry...
www.zizowireless.com
This variant includes a tempered glass protector which you may need to leave off. My variant comes with none.
I use the wet apply plastic Gorilla IQ Sheild. Zero damage to my big corner hitting, face plant happy phone after over 1.5 years.
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Already using Spigen Ultra Hybrid. I'm rather lf protection from cracks caused by falling which i heard of glass is better than plastic.
the LK tempered glass protectors had the best reviews, no complaints from me either.
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Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy LK 6 Pack, Screen Protector Compatible with Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G/5G 6.5 Inch, 3 Pack Tempered Glass Protective Film and 3 Pack Camera Lens Protector, Anti-Scratch, Easy-Installation Tool at Amazon UK.
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it does come up smaller than the total screen (so it fits with cases), it covers the used part of the screen but not the bezels.
h4xyn said:
Already using Spigen Ultra Hybrid. I'm rather lf protection from cracks caused by falling which i heard of glass is better than plastic.
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You can't be face planting a phone with no case. High impact G's can destroy chipsets, mobos, other internal parts and mounts.
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You can't be face planting a phone with no case. High impact G's can destroy chipsets, mobos, other internal parts and mounts.
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As said above, im using a case (spigen ultra hybrid)
3mel said:
the LK tempered glass protectors had the best reviews, no complaints from me either.
LK 6 Pack, Screen Protector Compatible with Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G/5G 6.5 Inch, 3 Pack Tempered Glass Protective Film and 3 Pack Camera Lens Protector, Anti-Scratch, Easy-Installation Tool : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo
Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy LK 6 Pack, Screen Protector Compatible with Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G/5G 6.5 Inch, 3 Pack Tempered Glass Protective Film and 3 Pack Camera Lens Protector, Anti-Scratch, Easy-Installation Tool at Amazon UK.
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it does come up smaller than the total screen (so it fits with cases), it covers the used part of the screen but not the bezels.
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Think i will it a shot, thanks.
Also if somebody alse has nice alternatives i would like to take advice
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As said above, im using a case (spigen ultra hybrid)
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Good.
My 10+ survived a fall onto a rough piece of an aluminum angle from about 3 feet. It marred the factory protector but not the glass. Hit on the curved portion too, most of the impact was probably on the concrete though.
Screen protectors are mostly to prevent marring and scratches from sand and grit. They are a pain to put on although they may provide more impact protection or... not.
Glass is witchy stuff.
Neither a true solid nor liquid it is subject to the laws of fluid hydraulics at times. It can behave in seemingly bizarre ways. Anyone who ever done work as a glazer can verify this.
Have been rolling with the white stone dome and obviously love the feel but lost the functionality of my fingerprint sensor. Also butchered the application so whites look bad because of the dust underneath and whatnot.
I've been getting harassed with some screen protectors especially this Deawi Privacy/ screen protector . I'm open to a change if it'll protect from scratches and get fingerprint back .
I am using the amfilms one, and the fingerprint sensor is actually quite good
komugi said:
I am using the amfilms one, and the fingerprint sensor is actually quite good
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Thanks dude. I appreciate the feedback . Just spent an hour and 30 minutes picking off my white stone dome that was cracked and the application process didn't go well so there were all kinds of dust spots underneath. . . The one I was going to apply ended up being for the small note. Rookie mistake
np, just make sure you follow the instructions with the small metal weight on the fingerprint sensor
I have been using the Ringke Dual Easy Wing film since I got my 20 Ultra.
Dropped my phone face down on rocks, tore the screen protcector but no damage to the screen.
No issues with the fingerprint reader at all. Spen is hit or miss and can leave slight indents in the film if pressed too had.
Want to switch to temperated glass, but my note 9 left a bad taste in my mouth with tempered glass popping off and dust getting under it.
Amazon.com: Ringke Dual Easy Wing (2 Pack) Screen Protector Compatible with Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Case 5G (2020) : Cell Phones & Accessories
Amazon.com: Ringke Dual Easy Wing (2 Pack) Screen Protector Compatible with Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Case 5G (2020) : Cell Phones & Accessories
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TheXclusive814 said:
I have been using the Ringke Dual Easy Wing film since I got my 20 Ultra.
Dropped my phone face down on rocks, tore the screen protcector but no damage to the screen.
No issues with the fingerprint reader at all. Spen is hit or miss and can leave slight indents in the film if pressed too had.
Want to switch to temperated glass, but my note 9 left a bad taste in my mouth with tempered glass popping off and dust getting under it.
Amazon.com: Ringke Dual Easy Wing (2 Pack) Screen Protector Compatible with Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Case 5G (2020) : Cell Phones & Accessories
Amazon.com: Ringke Dual Easy Wing (2 Pack) Screen Protector Compatible with Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Case 5G (2020) : Cell Phones & Accessories
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So, really hating tempered glass on this device. Had good luck for a few weeks with a fresh install of tempered glass by white stone. But it quickly degenerated into working 0% of the time.. at home and tried a Chinese brand I thought was going to be worth trying after they peppered me with ads on Facebook and it was awful. Doesn't have enough adhesive to even get it close enough to the screen that regular finger presses register.
The idea of a wet apply is growing on me because I think at least it will not make my fingerprint sensor useless. Maybe I will try yours but getting a little tired of thinking money into protecting this thing. It's naked right now and I love that the fp sensor actually works but I feel like I'm playing with fire .
I had whitestone dome - developed a very fine crack across the glass - decided to replace with the spare whitestone glass and buggered the installation (first time ever after installations on many devices over the years) switch to Rinke Dual Wing 4 weeks ago and extremely impressed. Finger Print scanner works perfectly - any indentation you cause will disappear with the film relaxes. Highly recommend.
BTW never had a finger scanner issue with whitestone dome glass - it worked flawlessy.
Rinke extremely easy to put and get rid of dust as you do it.
I installed ESR Gear's tempered glass screen protector and a clear case, and camera protector for that matter, in August 2020 and never been happier: no dust, no air bubbles, fingerprint sensor works and one can see the phone in its original - Mystic Bronze - color.
TheXclusive814 said:
I have been using the Ringke Dual Easy Wing film since I got my 20 Ultra.
Dropped my phone face down on rocks, tore the screen protcector but no damage to the screen.
No issues with the fingerprint reader at all. Spen is hit or miss and can leave slight indents in the film if pressed too had.
Want to switch to temperated glass, but my note 9 left a bad taste in my mouth with tempered glass popping off and dust getting under it.
Amazon.com: Ringke Dual Easy Wing (2 Pack) Screen Protector Compatible with Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Case 5G (2020) : Cell Phones & Accessories
Amazon.com: Ringke Dual Easy Wing (2 Pack) Screen Protector Compatible with Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Case 5G (2020) : Cell Phones & Accessories
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I second the Dual Easy Wing have them on both my wifes and I Note 20 Ultra's. If these Dumb A$%^&&*& would stop making these useless rounded edge screens we would be good.