Accessories Tempered Glass and cover - Samsung Galaxy S23

If you are interested the original leather cover by Samsung is absolutely gorgeous and the IMBZBK tempered glass (from Amazon) has a perfect application and the fingerpint sensor works without any noticeable reduction of sensibility (with my old s21 the tempered glasses make the fingerprint sensor almost unusable). The only issue as usual is the screen coverage (but is a fully accettable 1mm of uncovered screen on each side between the cover bumpers) and the punch hole (not the U shape hole, thankfully) on the front camera, but, once applicated this "technical issue" are barely noticeable

I can recommend the Spigen Glass protector.
Foolproof application, covers IMO the whole screen and so far no uses with the fingerprint sensor or using it with a cass

I took the Anoowka one at 8.99€ 'Coz I know most is just a matter of brand but it's the same factory ^^
I got 2 tempered glasses with 2 cameras protections. So far so good. Perfect mm cut. And hopefully with the punch hole

RaZoR No1 said:
I can recommend the Spigen Glass protector.
Foolproof application, covers IMO the whole screen and so far no uses with the fingerprint sensor or using it with a cass
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Is it this one? (https://top4mobile.cz/Katalog/44/oc...im-samsung-galaxy-s23-tempered-glass-agl05961) I already bought one which doesn't support ultrasound fingerprint reader so I want to be sure. Sorry about the language it's a retailer in my country.

pesa44 said:
Is it this one? (https://top4mobile.cz/Katalog/44/oc...im-samsung-galaxy-s23-tempered-glass-agl05961) I already bought one which doesn't support ultrasound fingerprint reader so I want to be sure. Sorry about the language it's a retailer in my country.
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No , the right name is:
Spigen Glas.tR EZ Fit
It comes with an application tool which looks like a transparent case.

RaZoR No1 said:
I can recommend the Spigen Glass protector.
Foolproof application, covers IMO the whole screen and so far no uses with the fingerprint sensor or using it with a cass
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Are you using the Spigen protector on the S23 right now? How is it?

benjaminben117 said:
Are you using the Spigen protector on the S23 right now? How is it?
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I am using it right know.
Fits perfectly, very very easy to apply, 2 glasses are included, if you should somehow mess up the first one.
Both are already on the plastic template, so no need to fiddle around.
Glass feels very smooth, finger print sensor works with glass better than on my old phone without any protector (Xiaomi Mi 10).
I did reregister my finger prints to be on the save side.
It covers the whole screen including the selfie cam.

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I am using it right know.
Fits perfectly, very very easy to apply, 2 glasses are included, if you should somehow mess up the first one.
Both are already on the plastic template, so no need to fiddle around.
Glass feels very smooth, finger print sensor works with glass better than on my old phone without any protector (Xiaomi Mi 10).
I did reregister my finger prints to be on the save side.
It covers the whole screen including the selfie cam.
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Thank you for the feedback. I have ordered now to replace the glass with punch hole

RaZoR No1 said:
I am using it right know.
Fits perfectly, very very easy to apply, 2 glasses are included, if you should somehow mess up the first one.
Both are already on the plastic template, so no need to fiddle around.
Glass feels very smooth, finger print sensor works with glass better than on my old phone without any protector (Xiaomi Mi 10).
I did reregister my finger prints to be on the save side.
It covers the whole screen including the selfie cam.
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Spigen glass is expensive and it is not available on amazon so I was thinking about getting X Glass from Gadgetshieldz which is $15 less than Spigen and they give 2 pieces. Did anyone try this tempered glass?

Spigen arrived and installed from Amazon Italy: absolutely perfect. Barely noticeable on phone (0.5mm of uncovered glass surface, compatibile with any cover i have (spigen and samsung), camera completely covered without any loss of quality and perfect fingerprint reader functionality (i don't have to re-register fingerprint from my previous IMBZBK glass.
"Expensive" product, but is really totally another level: THE tempered glass for S23.
Just a note: the same tempered glass for S21 has serious issue with fingerprint reader: the S23 Ultrasonic is GREATLY improved and work with all tempered glass i tryed (Cellularline, IMBZBK and Spigen)

heavyhms said:
Spigen arrived and installed from Amazon Italy: absolutely perfect. Barely noticeable on phone (0.5mm of uncovered glass surface, compatibile with any cover i have (spigen and samsung), camera completely covered without any loss of quality and perfect fingerprint reader functionality (i don't have to re-register fingerprint from my previous IMBZBK glass.
"Expensive" product, but is really totally another level: THE tempered glass for S23.
Just a note: the same tempered glass for S21 has serious issue with fingerprint reader: the S23 Ultrasonic is GREATLY improved and work with all tempered glass i tryed (Cellularline, IMBZBK and Spigen)
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Good to hear that someone else thinks the same about the Spigen Glass Protector.
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Spigen glass is expensive and it is not available on amazon so I was thinking about getting X Glass from Gadgetshieldz which is $15 less than Spigen and they give 2 pieces. Did anyone try this tempered glass?
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I immediately went with Spigen, because I had good experience with their phone covers in the past.
It is strange that Amazon in your area doesn't sell these protectors.
I paid 18,89€ (currently available for 25€ -10%, probably because we finally are on the release time frame) on Amazon Germany.
Maybe I paid a Premium price for this one, but so far it did not dissapoint me.

RaZoR No1 said:
Good to hear that someone else thinks the same about the Spigen Glass Protector.
I immediately went with Spigen, because I had good experience with their phone covers in the past.
It is strange that Amazon in your area doesn't sell these protectors.
I paid 18,89€ (currently available for 25€ -10%, probably because we finally are on the release time frame) on Amazon Germany.
Maybe I paid a Premium price for this one, but so far it did not dissapoint me.
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Spigen case ruined my S20FE with many Micro scratches. Never Spigen again for me. And it's too expensive. If I had to chosen, Better try Ringke. Apparently same quality, same made in SK. Less pricy.
But I went with that case I said earlier and received it today and it's enough for now. 8€

I had so far no issues with cases from Spigen..

RaZoR No1 said:
Good to hear that someone else thinks the same about the Spigen Glass Protector.
I immediately went with Spigen, because I had good experience with their phone covers in the past.
It is strange that Amazon in your area doesn't sell these protectors.
I paid 18,89€ (currently available for 25€ -10%, probably because we finally are on the release time frame) on Amazon Germany.
Maybe I paid a Premium price for this one, but so far it did not dissapoint me.
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Yes, I checked with amazon again and it is there for $20 but out of stock here in Canada, so I've ordered 2 pieces from Gadgetshieldz! After I receive both the phone and glass I'll share a review.

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Recommended screen protector?

I just received an IQ Shield Matte screen protector and I'm really disappointed. It screws up the colors and whites have a rainbow effect to them. I took it off and now I'm looking for a new one. I'd like one that is:
1. Anti-glare
2. Anti-fingerprint
3. Clear and doesn't screw with this beautiful display.
Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance!
Thee one and only,,,,but more importantly expensive whitestone dome screen protector is probably the most I've heard of working...45 to 50 dollars tho
Any you can recommend about $20 and under?
First I tried the Spigen NeoFlex film screen protectors and they are garbage. Then I ordered a cheapo full cover tempered glass screen protector from eBay and it works great.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Full-Cov...ector-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8-/332345555824
I've only been using it for about a week so I can't say how well it will keep dust out. Sensitivity is great, I don't notice it's on at all. It's not Anti-glare or Anti-fingerprint but it's only $8.
I'm using the i-blason tempered glass.
Under $20, it's still on, doesn't interfere with the screen.
It's still going to collect fingerprints and smudges due to the oils in our skin, but it wipes off easily.
jellyhead said:
First I tried the Spigen NeoFlex film screen protectors and they are garbage. Then I ordered a cheapo full cover tempered glass screen protector from eBay and it works great.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Full-Cov...ector-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8-/332345555824
I've only been using it for about a week so I can't say how well it will keep dust out. Sensitivity is great, I don't notice it's on at all. It's not Anti-glare or Anti-fingerprint but it's only $8.
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thats becuz the neoflex is a rubber 3m film, not plasti-glass. i honestly like Spigen Neoflex screen protector. only downfall is using the pen on it leaves lines where youve drawn .. but cant be felt by your touch
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mlock420 said:
Thee one and only,,,,but more importantly expensive whitestone dome screen protector is probably the most I've heard of working...45 to 50 dollars tho
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I've never seen this warning before on anything from Amazon.
roaduardo said:
I've never seen this warning before on anything from Amazon.
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Somebody got a knock off, I read. The screen protector he got was plastic instead of glass.
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roaduardo said:
I've never seen this warning before on anything from Amazon.
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Oh wow that sucks but for some reason YouTubers recommend this for s8 and note 8 idk man it looks promising but yeah that warning I've never seen before
There are plenty of discussions under the accessories section
But I'd say don't bother. I had one tempered glass protector on for an hour before it annoyed me too much and I removed it! Destroys the feel and use of the phone.
I have been buying the RhinoShield stuff for my stuff and its held up really well for me.
rhinoshield.io is where you'll find it.. (I havn't logged in long enough that I forgot my account info :/ )
edit: found my login info so now I can add the link:
https://rhinoshield.io/collections/samsung-galaxy-note-8
Plus, nobody else's stuff has any evidence that even suggests it actually works.
I havn't tried it for the note8 but I came by this thread while I was researching if anyone had so figure I'd mention it. It is expensive to get the whole kit (screen protector, bumper, and in this case rear glass protector), but I found it worth it..
I have a cheapo '2.5D' glass and its doing well. Touch response is worse mind.
There is a speaker hole at the top; this needs covering with a bit of tape or you wil get dust between the screen and the protector.
bonerp said:
There are plenty of discussions under the accessories section
But I'd say don't bother. I had one tempered glass protector on for an hour before it annoyed me too much and I removed it! Destroys the feel and use of the phone.
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I purchased a relatively inexpensive TG protector. While it exhibits many of the drawbacks of TG protectors that aren't full-adhesive (i.e. all of them except the Whitestone Dome), it doesn't have quite the "rainbow effect" that I've seen with other protectors.
Its real downside, though, is its slickness ... I need a more paper-like surface to better control the s-pen. Just the tiniest bit of friction would help. I'm thinking that I may have to go to a film protector rather than TG to get that, though. Does anyone else have this issue with TG protectors?
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I just received an IQ Shield Matte screen protector and I'm really disappointed. It screws up the colors and whites have a rainbow effect to them. I took it off and now I'm looking for a new one. I'd like one that is:
1. Anti-glare
2. Anti-fingerprint
3. Clear and doesn't screw with this beautiful display.
Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance!
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Ever since the introduction of the edge curved screen (and I have owned the lot) I have never found a decent screen saver. It is a subject on every forum here on XDA and concerning all the Samsung edge models.
I have taken recommendations only to find them useless. Some use a glue, some have a dotted appearance after application some just suck period!
I used a partial screen saver once that just covered the centre of the screen but even that proved awful. Even used Samsungs own on the Note 7 and though that was not glass it also was horrible.
If any peer here does find a working screen protector PLEASE let us know.
Ryland
Whitestone is the best.
I like the Spigen NeoFlex, it's been great so far for me. Went on easily, hasn't peeled off the corners/edge (and I use the Spigen Tough Armor case) and after the 12 hours to settle on the screen it looks great and writing on it with the s-pen feels good too. My personal opinion and the only one I've tried so far on my Note 8
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Whitestone is the best.
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Can the Whiitestone be removed once it's been glued to the Screen?
yes
I got the Bodyguardz glass protector sold to me at the AT&T store (lazy me). The guy installed it and it's ok. Glass protectors have an innate problem in that they sometimes don't transmit touches to the touchscreen itself. This one is no different but it does fit well. And it has a lifetime free replacement policy. I'll keep it to protect my screen.

Mi Note 3 Tempered Glass, Full Cover

I've ordered at about 5-6 Tempered Glass for our Mi Note 3, and it wasn't easy to find one which fitted our phone perfectly. If you'll order one, than search for 'full cover'
This one fitted our display perfectly and is rounded and cheap, too:
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/LITB...-Xiaomi-anmerkung3-Glas-Film/32846070628.html
Yep, finally gave up searching for a fully transparent one as none fits edge to edge, ended up buying the one you posted and somewhat satisfied because it covers edge to edge, albeit the precision is a bit questionable and the matte finish gives different impression of blue (it's more like purple). NVM, my back cover is protected with a transparent TPU case and I can still myself in the "mirror" which is very helpful for back camera selfie (I love to do that because pixel2mod front camera won't work in advanced features like bokeh).
I have a few ones`s: At the moment i use one 9H tempered, and with colour blue. Not the qualith of a Ultimate Shield or Nilkellin, but it works so far...
And covers all screen.
Im using this for my Blue model:
https://www.gearbest.com/screen-protectors/pp_1412259.html
Of course is not a Nilkellin or Ultimate Shield, but covers it all.
My tempered glass
Where did you buy it from?
Gogentle97 said:
My tempered glass
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Where did you buy it? What brand is the tempered glass?
John Wiliam said:
Where did you buy it? What brand is the tempered glass?
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Gogentle97 said:
I brought it in Taobao and I don't think it can spam oversea outside of China. It need special oil to fix 2.5d glass problem which is liquid but become solid when dry.
Link:
http://m.tb.cn/h.WvKQuxW
http://m.tb.cn/h.WvJERxN
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Since mi note3 has curved edges, I bought soft protectors form taobao. Glass protectors dont fit very well.
Ace case do a tempered glass one that fits the corners perfectly. The main issue with it is that only the top and bottom coloured sections have glue on. Hard to explain but the part coving the screen doesn't so the slight air gap does effect viewing quality after a month or two.
I just got a ace case invisible screen protector to replace the tempered glass one and it is excellent. Obviously it won't protect as well from a large fall but I think it should still do a good job.
It's a soft plastic screen protector that you apply wet to the phone and it drys out after a few hours. Perfect fit and the quality is excellent. Feels good under the fingers and is very resistant to smudges. I'm really impressed so far.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/382360628993

Screen Protectors?

With the rounded side edges, this will not be an easy phone to fit screen protectors for. Please post if you find any others.
This is what I have found so far. All ship from China and take 4-6 weeks for delivery.
Vinyl:
Olixar brand on MobileFun website. $10.99
TPU:
AVIDET brand on Amazon website. $7.99
Glass:
HHUAN brand on Amazon website. $11.97
ZAGG InvisibleShield Ultra VisionGuard+ Screen Protector from Verizon
Great screen protector! Fits perfect with a case and includes a small one for the secondary screen. Easy install. Would def recommend
Whitestone Dome glass
Whitestone has a screen protector for the LG wing have anyone use Whitestone before any good?
I use Mi 10 Pro hydrogel screen protector . Just got a screen protector without the hole for the selfie camera. Cost around $1 per protector.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08L78S31X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got this one and fits perfectly and no bubbles after I installed it and left it overnight
Just got these, installed and now I cannot get my fingerprint to register. I deleted it retrained it with the screen protector on and still no luck.
Got these. Typically I steer clear of the screen protector film. I generally always go with the tempered glass screen protector. But since the fingerprint wouldn't work with the tempered glass and tried this film. See link below. Works great feels smooth like glass. Provides better grip also. I put one on the screen as well as on the back of the phone. I can open and close it with one hand now because there's a little extra grip on the screen. Fingerprint also works with these.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08L78S31X?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
kaluna00 said:
Got these. Typically I steer clear of the screen protector film. I generally always go with the tempered glass screen protector. But since the fingerprint wouldn't work with the tempered glass and tried this film. See link below. Works great feels smooth like glass. Provides better grip also. I put one on the screen as well as on the back of the phone. I can open and close it with one hand now because there's a little extra grip on the screen. Fingerprint also works with these.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08L78S31X?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
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THX for the link, just ordered.
I typically don't use screen protectors at all, just the liquid sealers.
I'm actually more interested in using to cover the back of the phone.
Did you cut out a hole for the cameras,& if so, how did you go about doing so?
I plan on using my Spigen case to trace out & cut w/an X-Acto knife.
Considered getting a skin for the Galaxy S20/S20 + (closest I could find, dimension wise), but, it'd still need some alterations, so, I skipped that idea.
If anyone finds a bodyskin for the Wing, please post a link in this thread.
KOLIOSIS said:
THX for the link, just ordered.
I typically don't use screen protectors at all, just the liquid sealers.
I'm actually more interested in using to cover the back of the phone.
Did you cut out a hole for the cameras,& if so, how did you go about doing so?
I plan on using my Spigen case to trace out & cut w/an X-Acto knife.
Considered getting a skin for the Galaxy S20/S20 + (closest I could find, dimension wise), but, it'd still need some alterations, so, I skipped that idea.
If anyone finds a bodyskin for the Wing, please post a link in this thread.
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I cut a notch around all three cameras. I figured it would at least protect the back of the phone when I get my case. For now hopefully it'll help it not get scratched
Front screen, bottom screen, and back have the film on them... Liking it.
Has anyone found a tempered glass screen protector that the the finger print sensor works through?
I ordered a Spigen case from Amazon, but decided to upgrade to a better one I found at a T-Mobile store. I have AT&T and it didn't matter at all in regards to the accessories I got today. They also had a screen protector which I purchased as well. It's pricey compared to amazon, it has more support on the sides than the Spigen one does. The screen protector I bought wasn't an Invisishield, it's a Case Mate and it's working very well for me. Just wanted to thrown that out there in case it cam help anyone.
Is the Case-Mate a tempered glass screen protector or a film?
Thanks for sharing
There is a tempered glass screen protector on Amazon. It's made by UniqueMe. Only sticks at the edges, but fits well and wraps around the curved screen. Feels great to the touch. And touchscreen sensitivity works extremely well. Optically, I'd give it an 8 out of 10.
When installing, you need to line it up with the bottom edge of the screen so that there is a gap at the top. This is needed to let the light dimming sensor see out. Also, it is quite fragile. I dropped my phone into a soft bath mat and the screen protector cracked.
Already on my third UniqueMe. Fingerprint sensing works decently. You have to get the hang of it. If possible, definitely re-enroll your finger prints after installing the protector. Works much better that way.
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kaluna00 said:
Is the Case-Mate a tempered glass screen protector or a film?
Thanks for sharing
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You’re welcome and according to their site it’s one of each for each screen. It‘s working very well for me so far. I like it. Also, if the link has to be removed for a rule violation I’m unaware of mods please do so.
Anyone knows if theres a privacy screen protector tpu film for the LG wing thats really good
I hope it is there
This is all I got doesn't make me feel very protected
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This is all I got doesn't make me feel very protected
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WING Front Screen Case / Protector
This is only first gen., but if I had some of these available. Would anybody be interested in using these?
forum.xda-developers.com
kaluna00 said:
WING Front Screen Case / Protector
This is only first gen., but if I had some of these available. Would anybody be interested in using these?
forum.xda-developers.com
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I bought 2 from you. I like the idea but a hard rubber material would be much better than the plastic. Both of mine have broken from 1st drops. They did protect the front screen though.

Question S21 Ultra tempered glass screen protector

Tried to search for a thread talking about tempered glass screen protectors for S21 ultra and had no luck. Anybody have good recommendations for a decent one that's priced well?
I bought this screen protector from Amazon. It fits great: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08RYXF8F6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I know it's definitely worth it for the phone but anything a little cheaper. $40 is completely reasonable for two especially because it's a $1200 phone
Get a good case with raised guards around the screen and good corner protection.
That should be your primary screen protection.
That plus a wet apply urethane screen protector works fine.
Glass does not compress and is subject to the laws of hydraulics. It can behave in strange and seemingly unpredictable ways to stress.
anish88 said:
I know it's definitely worth it for the phone but anything a little cheaper. $40 is completely reasonable for two especially because it's a $1200 phone
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Spigen has one for 30
blackhawk said:
Get a good case with raised guards around the screen and good corner protection.
That should be your primary screen protection.
That plus a wet apply urethane screen protector works fine.
Glass does not compress and is subject to the laws of hydraulics. It can behave in strange and seemingly unpredictable ways to stress.
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Definitely agree with that! Does the camera need protection as well?
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Definitely agree with that! Does the camera need protection as well?
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A raised case guard around the module and just keep your fingers off it.
The outside glass is the factory lense guard; it's replaceable. I operated my 10+ like this for almost a year and a half. I clean it with a dry microfiber cloth as needed. It's made of plastic. No scratches on it whatsoever... and I like in a dusty desert town.
blackhawk said:
A raised case guard around the module and just keep your fingers off it.
The outside glass is the factory lense guard; it's replaceable. I operated my 10+ like this for almost a year and a half. I clean it with a dry microfiber cloth as needed. It's made of plastic. No scratches on it whatsoever... and I like in a dusty desert town.
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It's replaceable? Is that easy? I have a raised case but im coming from an s9+ and didn't protect that which was fine. I just want to protect it as well as I can.
Also I found a deal for the amfilm protector if you guys want.
Galaxy S21 Ultra
(2 Pack) amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Galaxy S21 Ultra [amazon.com] 5G 6.8 Inch, Fully Compatible with UltraSonic Fingerprint Scanner, UV Gel Application
20% off Coupon Code to make final price $19.99 use code: Q3HIKIHR
Plus this 30% OFF Universal Claim code (For Galaxy S21 products): MLIX9RW8
Brought it to 19.99
anish88 said:
It's replaceable? Is that easy? I have a raised case but im coming from an s9+ and didn't protect that which was fine. I just want to protect it as well as I can.
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Not sure how it's mounted on that phone. The 10+'s looks like it uses a adhesive strip and pops out. Might need to replace the back panel though.
You'll probably need to replace the battery long before the lense guard.
Not sure why people focus on this as with a good case it's well protected and relatively easy to replace. The display and frame are not...
Phone fell out of my pants pocket in the car. Hit the seat and the metal guard underneath the seat. Glass scratched on screen already....needless to say that just about anything will scratch the glass that is metal
Chavist1 said:
Glass scratched on screen already....needless to say that just about anything will scratch the glass that is metal
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Can you elaborate - what was the situation with your screen?
1) did you scratch the pre-installed protector the phone shipped with, and the glass screen underneath is still fine?
2) did you scratch the naked gorilla glass screen because you had peeled off the pre-installed protector?
3) did you install your own glass protector, and that's what scratched here?
4) other situation?
Samsung pre-installs a plastic film screen protector for you, so dont flip out about small scratches on the display.
WHITESTONE DOME , always Whitestone Dome. I spend >1300 on a phone, you're G**damn right I'm gonna drop 75-90 on my glass cover.
The new one is almost totally automated. These guys are incredible. When I've dropped my phones in the past, the WSDome cracks, but never my phone screen. Just sayin.
white stone is now 45.99 on amazon along with a camera cover package... for those curious enough to try... like me... I feel like it works for 50% of the people and the rest of us will be sad after we put it on... I hope you 50% are not lying.. special place in hell for you if you are.... I've been using a tpu type film.. although its ok for finger prints.. it feels different than glass and smudges are harder to clean. and every time it there's an angle you see all kinds of marks on it... so annoying... I guess I can't handle it any longer and am willing to bite the bullet.... wish me luck....
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white stone is now 45.99 on amazon along with a camera cover package... for those curious enough to try... like me... I feel like it works for 50% of the people and the rest of us will be sad after we put it on... I hope you 50% are not lying.. special place in hell for you if you are.... I've been using a tpu type film.. although its ok for finger prints.. it feels different than glass and smudges are harder to clean. and every time it there's an angle you see all kinds of marks on it... so annoying... I guess I can't handle it any longer and am willing to bite the bullet.... wish me luck....
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I have the amFilm version of this and it's definitely the way to go.
That's a decent deal and I suggest to buy it and try it. Hold onto the installation kit and light that comes with it. After you go through the 2 included glass screens, you can buy new LOCA glue screens on ebay for cheap and use the installation kit and light from the Whitestone.
How's the fingerprint detection? Even the expensive Whitestone has people complaining about fingerprint detection...and for the money that's crazy. It should work 90% of the time for the money they want. I may try the amfilm
AMFILM codes don't work anymore
HLyons said:
How's the fingerprint detection? Even the expensive Whitestone has people complaining about fingerprint detection...and for the money that's crazy. It should work 90% of the time for the money they want. I may try the amfilm
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I'm happy with fingerprint detection for the most part. It's a tough time of year weather-wise. When hands are dry, its harder to read, and thats true for any fingerprint scanner. Instead of registering 4 different fingers, I register each thumb in 2 spots which increases my detection rate. When fingers are not as dry, detection is extremely quick, like having no screen protector. I imagine the amFilm and Whitestone are pretty identical as far as the glass and LOCA glue. The installation kits look a little bit different. Whitestone dome has been around for a while and i think this type of protector is newer for amFilm. I've been using the regular amFilm tempered glass on many other phones and have been happy with them. And their customer service is top notch.
I was not going to bother with a glass protector due to the warnings about the fingerprint scanner but someone sent me a link to an install video that mentions the FP scanner. They recommend hard pressing the area for 15-30 seconds before curing with UV light. Afterwards, he demonstrates FP scanner working really well. I've ordered the screen protector after watching that.
Link to the part of video when he tests it.

Question Anyone found a good glass screen protector that doesnt screw with the fingerprint scanner?

I tried 2 before reading reviews....they make the fingerprint scanner almost useless. I tried looking up reviews of other alternatives and they all aren't great.
Even the more expensive choices. I'm now looking at full case (aka front and back covers) choices. I have typically hated them (like the Otterbox, etc). Anyone know of a full body case that doesn't add a ton of size to the phone.
I tried one of those ebay glass front/back cases and I love it but once you dropped the case it pretty much was useless (either glass screen cracked or they case never stayed together after a significant drop...magnets are what held the 2 examples I tried....clearly the quality was hit or miss).
Am I just being picky? I'm either looking looking a full body case that's mostly clear and doesn't a ton of size or a glass screen protector that actually works with the fingerprint scanner.
Never had this many issues trying to get something that works consistently.
When I had my note 20 ultra I bought tempered glass for it and I basically had to turn on increased touch sensitivity, and delete and readd all fingerprints and it kinda worked but was annoying as hell..
I then changed (and I use also for my s21 ultra) something called hydrogel which is not hard as temperedglass or ceramic shield, but it does a hell of a job protecting the screen AND doesn't affect fingerprints, I actually hit the screen against a table corner and nothing happened...
joancolmenares said:
When I had my note 20 ultra I bought tempered glass for it and I basically had to turn on increased touch sensitivity, and delete and readd all fingerprints and it kinda worked but was annoying as hell..
I then changed (and I use also for my s21 ultra) something called hydrogel which is not hard as temperedglass or ceramic shield, but it does a hell of a job protecting the screen AND doesn't affect fingerprints, I actually hit the screen against a table corner and nothing happened...
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I'll check out hydrogen. Thanks.
There are a few post already talking about glass screen protectors. White stone dome and amfilm seem to be good competitors. I have whitestone and love the feel. As far as a clear case, my wife has Speigen hybrid with a clear back but it will def scratch because it's plastic. I wanted to try your glass case but I knew better that it would crack or break when dropped
I've got the Whitestone Dome Glass and the fingerprint reader works fine. Don't forget to remove the factory-installed screen protector first. I forgot that the first time, and that screwed with the fingerprint reader.
Sonin66 said:
There are a few post already talking about glass screen protectors. White stone dome and amfilm seem to be good competitors. I have whitestone and love the feel. As far as a clear case, my wife has Speigen hybrid with a clear back but it will def scratch because it's plastic. I wanted to try your glass case but I knew better that it would crack or break when dropped
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I also use the Spigen Neo-Hybrid screen protector. It's clear, good quality and works just fine. I think the finger print sensor issues are more about Samsung's continued failure in this arena rather it being a screen protector issue.
LucoBuck said:
I've got the Whitestone Dome Glass and the fingerprint reader works fine. Don't forget to remove the factory-installed screen protector first. I forgot that the first time, and that screwed with the fingerprint reader.
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Same I also have the WSD glass protector and I love it I haven't had any finger print sensor issues. Been using 3 weeks now
lordandroid said:
Same I also have the WSD glass protector and I love it I haven't had any finger print sensor issues. Been using 3 weeks now
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That's good to know. I plan to get one, and there are quite a few people reporting that even Whitestone glass would make the finger print scanner work less well...
I think maybe it's due to improper installation steps
There was a time whitestone didn't work for me when I got my s10 plus. Bought it from samsung along with a whitestone from Amazon. Back when you had to tilt the tray and pull tab to drop the protector on. It went perfect 3 times I did it but the fingerprint scanner would barely recognize my print, had to go with a zagg. I don't know what the difference with their glass now, but my finger print is reading. I did hold down 30 secs after the initial 15 secs to cure it, but I didn't do it on my wife's and hers is working also. I also put my print scan more than once just so I wouldn't have a prob but it works unless my hands are dry
Are y'all remembering to delete and re-add your fingerprints after you put your protector on?
I don't know what's happened to Whitestone because I had it on my S8plus and it was great but the s21u one is trash. The first of the two I had chipped in the corner (no idea how) and when I tried to take it off it was stuck to the screen and was a nightmare to take off, I had to use a hairdryer and slowly pick it off. I put a new one on last Friday and now this one has chipped. I haven't dropped it or anything, it's almost like the glass is so thin it's crumbled away. The quality has gone downhill and the glass seems so thin now it's just not lasting long.
Maybe they are trying to get it as thin as possible to facilitate solid response of the FP sensor, thus the thin glass.... Just a thought, no excuse
s3axel said:
Maybe they are trying to get it as thin as possible to facilitate solid response of the FP sensor, thus the thin glass.... Just a thought, no excuse
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It's not that great the FP sensor either. I'd say it works about 30% of the time. It's a real disappointment overall and I paid a heck of a lot for it.
Sonin66 said:
There are a few post already talking about glass screen protectors. White stone dome and amfilm seem to be good competitors. I have whitestone and love the feel. As far as a clear case, my wife has Speigen hybrid with a clear back but it will def scratch because it's plastic. I wanted to try your glass case but I knew better that it would crack or break when dropped
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I had one of these on my s10+. It felt great and looked beautiful, but the finger on another thread here a discount for amfilm.
Sonin66 said:
There are a few post already talking about glass screen protectors. White stone dome and amfilm seem to be good competitors. I have whitestone and love the feel. As far as a clear case, my wife has Speigen hybrid with a clear back but it will def scratch because it's plastic. I wanted to try your glass case but I knew better that it would crack or break when dropped
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I used one of these on my s10+ and it felt great and looked beautiful. The FP sensor only worked 20% of the time, but ultimately I hardly needed to use it. I found a discount code on another thread. There were actually 2 codes, 1 for 30% off and another for 20% off the amfilm tempered glass. Amazon also had a $2 off coupon. It took it from $40 20 $17.99. For that price I will do it and try putting pressure on it after the initial uv.
Has anyone tried the new one from Spigen the Platinum?
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I had one of these on my s10+. It felt great and looked beautiful, but the finger on another thread here a discount for amfilm.
I used one of these on my s10+ and it felt great and looked beautiful. The FP sensor only worked 20% of the time, but ultimately I hardly needed to use it. I found a discount code on another thread. There were actually 2 codes, 1 for 30% off and another for 20% off the amfilm tempered glass. Amazon also had a $2 off coupon. It took it from $40 20 $17.99. For that price I will do it and try putting pressure on it after the initial uv.
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I think I saw a video, where it shows that AM film actually gives a little metal weight to place over the FP sensor when using the UV to put a bit of pressure on that point.
My Whitestone Dome is working just fine. Not 100% perfect but pretty close.
I love the amfilm one! A little bit more pricey than I'm used to paying, but it's 39.99 for 2 tempered glass screens and a UV light that works awesome. Only after effects was some of the liquid you use to cure the screen kinda didn't fully cure on the edges so a little bit liquid. That you could just wipe off, but other than that I love it and it works great!. Honestly tho my fingerprints are crap because I work in the field alot. But when my fingerprints are clean and warm lol it works great!

			
				
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