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I was showing off how well my phone took Asphalt 5 and as I was unlocking the phone and about to slide to my second page of apps to show my friends a video I recorded, the super-slim Captivate slid out of my hands and onto the ground! I'm not a short guy at all so it fell about five feet onto bare concrete on its corner, bounced, and fell again on its side before landing face down.
So now I have beautiful cracks running through the glass on my Captivate. The touch sensing layer seems to be undamaged as is the display (and the rest of the phone? there were no scratches or dents anywhere except the screen..) which STILL managed to stay fingerprint and scratch free. Just too bad it didn't handle a drop too well.
I realize this is an extreme scenario but if you find your self fumbling with your phone because it's so thin (the last phone I had was a HTC Tilt2) you should really consider buying a case!
Thankfully I had insurance from AT&T and I got it from Costco so I have a 90-day exchange policy. I think i'll take the latter since it's free.
The moral of the story is that the Gorilla glass on the Captivate CAN be broken, so get a case if you're not confident about being able to keep the Captivate from hitting the ground!
Keep your phone safe!
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I got one of those body glovea from the at&t store the day I got it. Never regretted it.
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Invisible Shield for me. Adds no bulk, gives it grip, military grade with lifetime warranty. Im lovin it.
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shinji257 said:
I got one of those body glovea from the at&t store the day I got it. Never regretted it.
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Be careful. I understand that the body glove cases can cause superficial scratches to the exterior of the phone too.
Got a $3 black silicone case from Amazon. I love it.
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Ebay has some that ship straight from Hong Kong that are molded perfectly for the phone and they throw in a screen protector also. I have a black silicon one but they sell all colors and it's a nice case. I may get one more for a spare but I think one will last pretty long. It even covers the side buttons but is molded to have them stand out from the case.
I second the recommendation for the Body Glove case. Bought mine online for $18. It's grippy, doesn't become sticky, keeps it shape, and allows me to easily remove it to change the battery when needed. After getting this case, I learned the Galaxy S face is made of Gorilla Glass. Upon seeing the wacky Korean video showing the level of abuse it can take, I pulled off the BodyGuardz film.
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Upon seeing the wacky Korean video showing the level of abuse it can take, I pulled off the BodyGuardz film.
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That made me want to cry
shinji257 said:
I got one of those body glovea from the at&t store the day I got it. Never regretted it.
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Bought one of these too, like the second day I had it. Also bought some screen protectors.
As far as the BG case causing scratches, There are some minor spots on the darker gray parts (like the one you slide to open the back) where it looks like the case has rubbed a bit onto it. Not that big of a deal for me. I'd rather have some minor scuffs on a part of the phone AI never see than some scratches/cracks on parts I always do.
I don't normally use cases as I bought the phone partly because it is slim and slides into the pocket without a lumpy feel. I carry keys a penknife and coins in my pockets as well so I cannot worry about body scratches. My phones are not "pretty" after a year. LOL But this guy is slippery and i have already dropped it a couple times with no ill effect. So I have decided to skin only the battery cover for a better grip.
I do use good screen protectors though (and a small over over the camera lens) to prevent scratches there.
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Invisible Shield for me. Adds no bulk, gives it grip, military grade with lifetime warranty. Im lovin it.
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I tried the Invisible Shield and BSE on mine, AT&T's screen protector on my wife's. Comparing both side by side mine had a yellow tint and looked ugly when looking at the same things on both screens. Distored somewhat by the orange peel look. I kept the body skin and put the AT&T screen protector on mine along with the body glove. Body glove fits great. Plus I found my finger sliding easier for swipe with the screen protector and not BSE or IS. Messed me up plenty.
I got one of those cases thats like the material between hard plastic and the soft silicone. I think its called a TPU skin case. Its awesome stuff. Got an all black one off ebay for $7 total and people cant even tell i have a case on the phone.
I know its good for drops too cause my friend dropped his htc incredible onto the ground with one of these cases on, the phone bounced a few times ended up on the screen, basically same thing that happened as OP, and it did NOTHING to the phone. He had a cheap $1 ebay screen protector on too. His phone is perfectly fine not even a scratch.
Highly recommend these cases over hard cases and silicone.
Good thing you have the insurance policy..other wise it would have been a expensive lesson for you. I didn't like any of the cases AT&T had when we got ours..so at my youngest sons urgings we headed over to Best Buy to find him (and us) a case. He had the Seido case for his i-pod and that thing is as rugged as a Timex watch. His Ipod was in good shape..but that case looks like it went through hell and back.He got one for his new 1-4 phone and the wife and myself got the one for the Captivate..I love how it protects but without all the bulk. It's not as well protected as in an Otter Box defender I had on my Hero..but I plan on being much more careful with this phone..
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I had an AWFUL experience just the other day. I was walking to the kitchen with a glass of water and my phone in my hand and somehow I dropped the glass of water. I thought it was my phone so I went to fumble for it, just making a bigger mess and my phone got drenched. Bounced a couple times on the floor landed screen side up. I grabbed it so fast and stuck it in my shirt to dry, ripped the battery door off and dried it as fast as I could to make sure the litmus paper inside and battery didn't get wet. I'm definitely getting a good case now, and maybe I'll just vacuum seal my phone too for extra protection
I had an AWFUL experience just the other day.
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That's SOOOO funny, because it sounds exactly like something I would do.
I was so used to putting my old phone in my flannel pocket.. with this phone if I do that it'll squirt out faster than a greased pig.
Def need to get a case for this thing.
I got a Zagg screen protector at bestbuy and they put it on using a squeegie. You can barely tell it's there
For a case (at least for the first few months) I got a slide on hard shell. It has a cell phone holster which I got rid of and then it's not that much more bulky. It seems much more sturdy with it. I did the same thing with my iPhone 3g. It didn't add a ton of extra bulk and in the case of my iPhone it made it last until I was ready for my upgrade (to this sweet machine).
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Platinu...121&skuId=1222771&st=captivate case&cp=1&lp=2
I recommend a hard shell
Gorilla glass is scratch resistant, not crack resistant, there's big difference you know...
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Buy a case!
I was showing off how well my phone took Asphalt 5 and as I was unlocking the phone and about to slide to my second page of apps to show my friends a video I recorded, the super-slim Captivate slid out of my hands and onto the ground! I'm not a short guy at all so it fell about five feet onto bare concrete on its corner, bounced, and fell again on its side before landing face down.
So now I have beautiful cracks running through the glass on my Captivate...
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Guess this phone doesn't take asphalt too well after all. In all seriousness though, I dropped mine face down from shoulder height (I'm over 6' ) onto a sidewalk about 2 weeks after I got it (don't drink and text), and with the body glove case and the at&t screen protectors it turned out none the worse for wear (the screen protector was trashed though, grit embedded in it). I haven't noticed any scratching of my phone from the case, either. Highly recommend it.
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Guess this phone doesn't take asphalt too well after all. In all seriousness though, I dropped mine face down from shoulder height (I'm over 6' ) onto a sidewalk about 2 weeks after I got it (don't drink and text), and with the body glove case and the at&t screen protectors it turned out none the worse for wear (the screen protector was trashed though, grit embedded in it). I haven't noticed any scratching of my phone from the case, either. Highly recommend it.
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But I had the same thing happen on my iTouch. Dropped it in the street (with a case!) and the only damage was to the screen protector. Which I promptly took off and replaced when I got home.
First of all I used the official screen protector from HTC and it can be found here ----> Official HTC screen protectors <----
The way I do a screen protector:
I do all my screen protectors in the bathroom (there's less dust in there cause it gets wet from steam in there from showers). Take your sensation and set it on something soft so it doesn't get scratched (don't use toilet paper as it has lots of small particles that come off of it).
Tip: Lay the protector over the screen before you start the process to see if there's overhang. If there's overhang, just even it so it's all the same around the whole screen. This will help you from having to much overhang after (cause you knew beforehand to even it out).
Get a small card (most screen protectors come with them, htc one doesn't). You can even use a mini credit card like the ones from bank of america. Whatever you use, use something with nice rounded edges.
Get a microfiber cloth and get it damp, not soaked, just damp ( I usually wash the cloth with soap and water then wring it out real good).
Now, open you screen protectors so you have one of them out and ready (don't peel it yet, just have it out). Take the microfiber and wipe the screen while it's laying flat, I normally go one way with it (like wipe it down). Keep doing this until there's no dust. Sometimes you can switch sides of the cloth so it's a fresh side. Eventually all the dust will be gone from the screen.
Take your small round card and the microfiber cloth and wrap the card with the cloth so the part that will rub the protector will be soft (it won't scratch it).
Now, take the screen protector and barely peel back the top (whole top, but not the whole protector). Now, position your top along the whole top of the phone and peel it down from underneath while you apply it the rest of the way. I take the card wrapped in microfiber and smooth it downwards while peeling the film with the other hand (tricky to do if you don't understand what I mean). This is the best way to avoid bubbles.
You're gonna have some small bubbles but if you have enough practice and experience (like me), you wont have any except the curved edges.
After the Procter is on,
Slowly squeegee the air bubbles on the flat part of the screen to the nearest edge with the card wrapped in microfiber. They will all come out, it just takes time. After the flat part of the screen has no more bubbles, work on the curved edges. The edges will take time, just do them slowly and kinda wrap the corner as you work out the bubbles. Do one corner at a time. Always push the bubbles out towards the edge, never go back and forth with the card.
After you have wrapped the corners and all the bubbles are out, they won't come back. They should be gone for good if you did it right and yours will look like mine.
Pro tip: If you do get dust, you can take the protector off and wash it very gently with liquid soap and water. Just rinse it off and shake the water off. It's ok to apply the protector a little bit wet (not soaked). The microfiber and card will absorb the little bit of water pushed out at the edges. If there's small residue after, don't worry, it goes away after a few days most of the time.
I hope this helps somebody as it's the best way I've found to do them. I've been doing screen protectors for years and think I have pretty much mastered it. I never get bubbles or dust anymore.
P.S. This process takes about 20 minutes, so don;t try to rush. You'll be happy you took the extra time and did it the right way after you're done using my method.
Good luck guys.
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sounds like a nice how-to. Except, I don't see why anyone would put a screen protector on Gorilla Glas
The only thing that messes me up is the curved edge.
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Kupfel said:
sounds like a nice how-to. Except, I don't see why anyone would put a screen protector on Gorilla Glas
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For an extra feel of relief and gorilla glass still gets hairline scratches.
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The only thing that messes me up is the curved edge.
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Take your time and use the screen protectors from HTC.
I might try this if my Skinomi screen protector ends up being a waste of life.
Kupfel said:
sounds like a nice how-to. Except, I don't see why anyone would put a screen protector on Gorilla Glas
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Because Gorilla Glass gets F'd up also. My gravel driveway proved this to me on my last Gorilla Glass device.
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I also do my screen protectors in the bathroom like the OP. Both for the dust and for availability to water. I've washed them after getting annoying dust particles stuck on previous attempts. Works well.
I have bought the original htc screen protectors and it never sticks at the bevel edges.. I have tried both by heating up with hair dryer and without but it doesnt help
please advise guys... I want to protect it again scratches..
cheers
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I have bought the original htc screen protectors and it never sticks at the bevel edges.. I have tried both by heating up with hair dryer and without but it doesnt help
please advise guys... I want to protect it again scratches..
cheers
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Soak it in hot water for a couple of minutes. It's what I did with the HTC protectors. I use PhantomSkinz now.
I hate cases and really didn't think I needed a screen protector but I was wrong. My screen has several small scratches. First one resulted from me leaving the phone on the bed when I went to sleep, I don't know how, but it got scratched. At first I thought it was a hair stuck behind the sglass, but later I saw that it was a scratch. Scond one resulted in me carrying it in the pocket, my keys scratched it again.
So yeah, u still need screen protector with gorilla glass...
I used water to fit them and they are ok.
You guy do something wrong my desire never have one scratch and the gorilla glas thing here will never have one Protect your phone
I am using an simple bugatti bag for my phone and it never got scratched....
Most scratches come from your pocket while there are other things in it !
i also think that i dont need a screen protector, cause im using a soft bag for it. but nevertheless, i want to buy one, save is save, scratches are a big NOGO
i cant believe that the screen protector on the pictures is an original htc one. How is the feeling with it and how is the display now, how do you see the colours and sharpness?
Amazing.
Show u later mine.
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Soak it in hot water for a couple of minutes. It's what I did with the HTC protectors. I use PhantomSkinz now.
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Did yours stick properly over the edges on HTC Sensation??
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I use the zagg invisible shield, its cut to the perfect size of the entire screen, with cutouts over the sensor and front camera, and it comes with a spray bottle that you use to wet the shield with before applying so you can slide it around to the perfect position, and out has a lifetime warranty. I don't use anything else.
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Thanks, very useful... Just one question, does it no leave water damage with the spray
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Is there other brand that fits the screen from edge to edge?
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i hate screenprotectors...too much oil, air bubbles, scratches, rough screens and other stuff......
i heard gorilla glass doesnt require screenprotectors unless u drop the phone alot.? Is that true...can i just remove this annoying protector off...
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Yes it is true you do not require screen protector if your phone has a Gorilla Glass display.It is more strong, hard and Scratch proof than a normal phone glass display. So you can stick out your screen protector
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Damage resistance: Gorilla Glass is chemically strengthened through an ion-exchange process that creates a deep compression layer on the surface of the glass substrate. This layer acts as “armor” to reduce the introduction of flaws by end users.
Thinner form factor: Depending on application and manufacturer specifications, Gorilla Glass can be produced in thicknesses ranging from 0.5 mm to 2 mm. Even at 0.5 mm, Gorilla Glass retains a performance advantage over other cover materials.
Unparalleled surface quality: Corning’s proprietary fusion process gives Gorilla Glass the same superior surface as all of our high-technology display substrates. This extraordinarily precise, highly automated process produces glass with exceptionally clean, smooth, flat surfaces and outstanding optical clarity.
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Compatibility with touch screens: Gorilla Glass is an ideal cover sheet for touch screens. It’s tough enough to handle the surface pressures intrinsic to these devices, and exceptionally thin to enable more sensitive and accurate responses.
Easy-to-clean, wear-resistant coating: Customers can request Gorilla Glass with a special coating, making it easier to clean than other cover glasses – a perfect feature for touch devices.
But if you want to sell your phone one day , it is better to use a protector with it . Because nothings perfect.
I've had and atrix for a while and dropped it from a considerable height facedown onto hardwood, completely shattering the screen. While waiting for my replacement to be shipped to me, I thought I'd do some testing on the scratch resistance of Gorilla Glass. Scraping keys, nails, and other various objects across the screen caused no damage whatsoever to the surface of the glass. Make a long story short, the screen protectors are a scam in my opinion.
im not using screen protectors and i didn't feel any need to, the past month.
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screen protectors can actually help from having your digitizer shatter when dropperd, for it spreads the shockwaves out pretty nicely.
Not Necessary, but nice to have.
I've got a Galaxy SII (I777) and have had it for about 6 months or so.
It's got Gorilla glass and although I can't say I've been stupid enough to purposefully put a key to my phone or TRY to scratch it with my nails or anything like that, I can say that I literally have no REAL scratches on the screen. There are a few microscratches, and when I say a few that means less than 20 (and I literally have to put a light right up against the phone in order to see them.
I've had my phone without a screen protector for about 5 out of those 6 months. A case covering it (Case-Mate Barely There) and had the phone in my pocket (not against keys) and on the desk, bed, - dropped it a couple times, can't say I dropped it on the screeen; if so I didn't see any marks) for about 2 months, and in a case for the rest. Currently using a screen protector ONLY BECAUSE, I realized after about 3 months or so that the oleophobic coating on the screen was starting to wear off cus I was getting more smudges, and more finger prints, and it was harder to clean.
Tried a Matte screen protector despite all the warnings (really wanted no finger prints but after about 2 weeks decided it was a piece of **** for dimming the colors so much that I got a crystal clear instead - btw SGP is great) and am happy with it atm. I could go bare screen instead of having the crystal clear on but I'd rather have it cus it's a little nicer to use than the screen after the oleo has worn off. My $0.2, since I've been through the situation myself a few months ago. Hope you make good decisions, best of luck to ya.
You can get away with skipping a screen protector if your device has gorilla glass, as it'll be far more resistant to scratches, etc than normal glass would be.
I wouldn't say it's impossible though.. I myself use screen protectors even with gorilla glass, just for events you can't predict, more or less for peace of mind.
Oh yeah?
+1 on the "peace of mind" aspect. What protector/kind do you use?
Screen protectors are very helpful
I sell on ebay and i find alot of people undervalue them
I found that alot of the phones i buy that didnt have a case of screen protectors seem to look so old the term Like New can not be used when selling them
Screen protectors are the way to go if you dont have one you will get small and annoying marks on your phone gorrila glass or not
the fact is the concept of the glass is there but the fact is It will get scratched yes i know but they called it gorrilla glass but trust me i am sure even a banana would scratch the thing so be safe USE PROTECTION ( yes i know it feels better without) But there is a reason why they called it protection!!!
I'd definitely recommend one if your not planning on using a case. gorilla glass hardly ever scratches but why take the risk if you can find a decent screen protector?
noveron said:
Screen protectors are very helpful
I sell on ebay and i find alot of people undervalue them
I found that alot of the phones i buy that didnt have a case of screen protectors seem to look so old the term Like New can not be used when selling them
Screen protectors are the way to go if you dont have one you will get small and annoying marks on your phone gorrila glass or not
the fact is the concept of the glass is there but the fact is It will get scratched yes i know but they called it gorrilla glass but trust me i am sure even a banana would scratch the thing so be safe USE PROTECTION ( yes i know it feels better without) But there is a reason why they called it protection!!!
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Lolllll, the words of a wise man.
maybe...maybe not
Some things seem like a good idea, and with a screen protector, it definitely would not hurt...
but I have never used a screen protector on my iconia a500 or my ZTE x500 phone. I have long fingernails, my phone gets tossed into my purse with all sorts of other things...never a scratch.
So maybe screen protectors are like wearing suspenders AND a belt...just to be safe. I just think they are a pain to put on well and a waste of money.
YMMV.
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Definatly,why would you want those annoying mini scratches when you can protect your phone.Plus they are damn cheap too
rsadiwala said:
i hate screenprotectors...too much oil, air bubbles, scratches, rough screens and other stuff......
i heard gorilla glass doesnt require screenprotectors unless u drop the phone alot.? Is that true...can i just remove this annoying protector off...
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My 2 week old HTC One X with Gorilla glass now has a nice tactile scratch in the middle of the screen from my wife stacking it with her BlackBerry Bold on top of it in the car's cup holder. So yes, I'm going to buy a screen protector now.
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For the price of a screen protector its worth the extra protection gorilla glass can be scratched/chipped.
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Yeah, I choose to use one. I don't have a gorilla glass phone (Evo 4g), but I have noticed on several phones that even my thumbprints eventually make micro scratches. I just got my mom a Gnex for mothers day, and I think it has gorilla glass, but first thing I did was put a screen protector on it. Cuz, once you notice scratches, there's no undo button.
Also, good example, the day I unboxed my moms gnex, she was standing there with me. We were in kitchen. Gnex was on kitchen counter. She was holding a copper .75" plumbing pipe that had just broken at her house. The end of it was twisted and shredded and sharp. While she was rotating it showing me something on it, the sharp, jagged end was grinding across the screen of her phone that was just delivered and not even activated yet. I saw it happening and turned white as I shoved the pipe end away from screen. Then she turned white. You could see deep scratches.
The OEM plastic screen protector that the phone ships with was still on the screen. I peeled it back, terrified that scratches went all the way thru.
Nope. Clean glass. Screen protector saved ass. :thumbup:
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scottspa74 said:
Yeah, I choose to use one. I don't have a gorilla glass phone (Evo 4g), but I have noticed on several phones that even my thumbprints eventually make micro scratches. I just got my mom a Gnex for mothers day, and I think it has gorilla glass, but first thing I did was put a screen protector on it. Cuz, once you notice scratches, there's no undo button.
Also, good example, the day I unboxed my moms gnex, she was standing there with me. We were in kitchen. Gnex was on kitchen counter. She was holding a copper .75" plumbing pipe that had just broken at her house. The end of it was twisted and shredded and sharp. While she was rotating it showing me something on it, the sharp, jagged end was grinding across the screen of her phone that was just delivered and not even activated yet. I saw it happening and turned white as I shoved the pipe end away from screen. Then she turned white. You could see deep scratches.
The OEM plastic screen protector that the phone ships with was still on the screen. I peeled it back, terrified that scratches went all the way thru.
Nope. Clean glass. Screen protector saved ass. :thumbup:
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Hahaha **** dude, that's like the worst of the worst. Good luck with your mom's screen man
Gorilla Glass
I've had my Galazy S2 since October 2011 and installed a screen protector on it even before I knew it had Gorilla Glass so I can't make any comparison, but I'm sure it looks like new if I were to remove it. Just a newbies 2 cents worth.
I don't see what the fuss is, I have screen protected all my phones and i can't tell the difference with it on or off.... Its just one of those small things that cost nothing and will give you peace of mind. I always use the clear ones and if they do happen to get scratched or rough then just replace it. They are worth pennies.
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Hello guys
I'm looking for screen protector that fit the mix , but I'm not able to find one as most of the screen protector I purchase didn't fit right and have air around the side and corner
Can you guys advice me which screen protector you use that doesn't have air around the side or corner
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Yes, I had the same problem with the first screen protector I bought, it didn't fit properly.
But the second type fits the entire front completely, bought it on gearbest: http://www.gearbest.com/screen-protectors/pp_591936.html
This one fits Mi Mix perfectly. I only have one issue, there is this "rainbow pattern" (not typical bubbles) Not sure if it's something with the glass or I just messed up when putting it on. Here's a picture.
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Yes, I had the same problem with the first screen protector I bought, it didn't fit properly.
But the second type fits the entire front completely, bought it on gearbest: http://www.gearbest.com/screen-protectors/pp_591936.html
This one fits Mi Mix perfectly. I only have one issue, there is this "rainbow pattern" (not typical bubbles) Not sure if it's something with the glass or I just messed up when putting it on. Here's a picture.
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I agree 100%. The screen protector from Gearbest is by far the best one ive found, and have been will to try. There are a lot on ebay, but you have to wait quite some time for them to arrive, and I for one am not willing to wait. I also get the same rainbow affect on my screen protector, but its not enough to make me return it.
I had this one but the rainbow affect and touch issues return it. There is a better one
Look at this http://www.ebay.com/itm/332032300020?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
And my mix with it. https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi...hybrid-glass-screen-protectors-t3531581/page3
i got this and it is so far the best no rainbow effect no touch issue.. screen clarity the best. The first pc i got from seller got slight rainbow and the side peel up.... the 2nd pc i order month later is of much better quality... superb.:good:
nakedtoes said:
i got this and it is so far the best no rainbow effect no touch issue.. screen clarity the best. The first pc i got from seller got slight rainbow and the side peel up.... the 2nd pc i order month later is of much better quality... superb.:good:
link here..https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For...otector-Ultra-Thin-Explosion/32778591332.html
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I can vouch for the quality of it. Ordered 5 because I have bad luck with getting these things on. No rainbow Halo, no touch issues, and good clarity. Only problem is that it's a fingerprint magnet but I can live with that. Maybe I should apply oleophobic coating...
DainnCrowley said:
I can vouch for the quality of it. Ordered 5 because I am have bad luck with getting these things on. No rainbow Halo, no touch issues, and good clarity. Only problem is that it's a fingerprint magnet but I can live with that. Maybe I should apply oleophobic coating...
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How long did you wait before you got it in the mail?
juggaknot77 said:
How long did you wait before you got it in the mail?
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Ordered on the 9th and it got here the 19th. So 10 days.
DainnCrowley said:
Ordered on the 9th and it got here the 19th. So 10 days.
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Awesome! Just put in my order...
Thanks!
Ordered two of these, exactly the ones that are linked above. Newtonrings (oil effect), fingerprints are like a gray topping, protector to small. If you place it exactly at top of the screen the message led is covered half. Sorry guys, you've ordered crap. Ah, a dot pattern these have too. Like all others i've tried.
Gesendet von meinem Xiaomi Mi MIX
What about liquid amor on Mi MIX ?
nakedtoes said:
i got this and it is so far the best no rainbow effect no touch issue.. screen clarity the best. The first pc i got from seller got slight rainbow and the side peel up.... the 2nd pc i order month later is of much better quality... superb.:good:
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what case is pictured there?
Just put this one on my Mix:
http://www.gearbest.com/screen-protectors/pp_582770.html
Perfect adhessiveness and sturdy looking (not planning on actually testing shock or scratch real protection).
It does NOT, by far, cover the whole screen though. I read around that is normal and something very difficult to come around with edge-curved screens, and big ones to boot, and also especially difficult to find high-quality ones like spigen and zagg as they do not manufacture for these brands...
Anyone with a full-coverage working screen protector that doesn't suck?
Thanks!
I got a screen protector from Aliexpress (WEIYU Full Coverage Tempered Glass Screen Protector Ultra Thin Explosion Proof 9H Safety Protective Film For Xiaomi Mi Mix 6.4)
and it was the worst piece garbage I ever purchased.
It was a terrible product, probably the worst screen protector I have ever purchased. I'm sure it's not the sellers fault, he's just reselling the item but this product is terrible. Once it's firmly placed on the device you are left with what looks like a ring of rainbow colors in the middle of the screen when light hits the display, I did some research online and it's because the screen protector only sticks around the edges, not throughout the whole display meaning no adhesive in the middle. Also this is not tampered glass, so if this thing breaks (which it did when I decided to take it off because It bothered me so much, luckily nothing happened to my display) it's very dangerous with shreds of glass everywhere.
I don't recommend anyone buying this thing, I don't understand how a company like Xiaomi doesn't release official accessories for the Mi Mix, they freaking make vacuum cleaners and all types of redundant bs but they can't properly make a decent screen protector or a nice official leather flip cover?
I tried like 4 different ones and in the end opted for going screen naked. All of them sucked one way or the other and the smooth feeling of the screen was always replaced with plastic sticky **** feeling. I try to be careful and well, I got a couple of scratches already but man, such is life. Prefer it at not seeing or touching the real screen
albertoduqe said:
I tried like 4 different ones and in the end opted for going screen naked. All of them sucked one way or the other and the smooth feeling of the screen was always replaced with plastic sticky **** feeling. I try to be careful and well, I got a couple of scratches already but man, such is life. Prefer it at not seeing or touching the real screen
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I know the feeling, I can already see tiny micro scratches on the screen when light hits it, it's impossible to find a decent screen protector for this thing. Xiaomi must've used a the cheapest quality glass for the front panel, I haven't had this phone that long to get so many little micro scratches and like you I baby this thing.
Yep. That's the dilemma I guess. A pity glass cover is not more resistant. I see less scratches in my 4 year old Nexus 5 :crying::silly:
Is there a wet applied screen protector of the right dimensions. Usually I have better luck than glass or regular film, plus no bubbles or other effects (but I always buy more than one also).
OK friends
Here is the best clear coat screen protector made in usa, little expensive but worth it.
I have been introduced by other member in xiaomi.eu forum. Hope it helps.
https://www.moutfitters.com/clear-coat/original/
ofuroinu said:
OK friends
Here is the best clear coat screen protector made in usa, little expensive but worth it.
I have been introduced by other member in xiaomi.eu forum. Hope it helps.
https://www.moutfitters.com/clear-coat/original/
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Have you tried it yourself? Does it cover the full screen in any way or leaves the curved edges out?
whitestone was kind enough to send me these protectors for free to review for you guys. other than the free items I'm not being compensated for this. I've been using the domes since the pixel went curved and they have always been great. not the easiest install, but such is life with a curved screen. they have an installation video on their website for the 6 Pro and the 7 pro is the exact same process. for those who haven't done this before the gist is that you tape off the sides, pop the phone in the tray, cover the speaker, clean all the dust off, drop the adhesive, place the protector and then uv cure it. I've done this many, many times and have only screwed it up 3 (ironically twice on the pixel 6,) but if you get air bubbles just clean the phone up and start again.
this time went off without a hitch, and the results were perfect. I didn't reregister my fingerprints like they suggest to do and I don't see any difference in performance. after the **** show that was the 6 pros scanner the 7 pro has been great for me.
they also sent me a few cases, as well as their dome film. the cases are nice and offer decent protection, but they are simply rebranded so you have likely run across them before. since I went with the dome glass I didn't try out the film, but it has me intrigued.
if you have any questions let me know, and if you want to pick these up you can order from whitestone here. that's not an affiliate link, and FALL10 gets you an extra 10% off.
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Never had a cure in place type of screen protector. What is it like to remove one that is cured in place if it were to get damaged?
andygold said:
Never had a cure in place type of screen protector. What is it like to remove one that is cured in place if it were to get damaged?
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the easy way is to get a laminated card and use it to pry the protector off. it'll almost certainly crack as you're peeling it off, but it comes off and a quick wipe down will get rid of any residue
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andygold said:
Never had a cure in place type of screen protector. What is it like to remove one that is cured in place if it were to get damaged?
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When the adhesive is cured it has the consistency of dried rubber cement. The damaged protector should peel off easily, just go slow so you don't damage it further, and as mentioned, use a business card or credit card to peel it up, so you don't get glass shards in your fingers. I've been using whitestone for years, it's quite easy.
One tip for installation: Lower the protector onto the screen SLOWLY. Let it touch the adhesive first, so the adhesive starts to spread, then SLOWLY lower it down to the final position. "Dropping" it in place is what causes bubbles.
With this wet process, if you have a speck of dust or a tiny piece of hair on the screen when you apply the adhesive, will you get an air bubble like you would with peel and stick protectors, or will the thickness of the adhesive encompass and prevent air bubbles? Just trying to see how forgiving this process is. I usually apply peel and stick protectors in a slightly steamy bathroom to keep down the flying dust in the air. I'm worried about what happens if a speck of dust inadvertently gets on the screen... Will you have to possibly wipe off all of the adhesive and start over, possibly running out of adhesive.
I ordered my P7P on launch day and received it last Thursday. In anticipation, I bought the AACL Hybrid Film. (The Whitestone Dome was, and still is, on pre-order.) Unfortunately, although I carefully viewed the instructional video more than once, and again during the installation, I was unable to get any of the protector's edges to adhere and, therefore, never got to the UV curing end-stage. I returned it to Amazon for a refund.
I then tried the IMBZBK, which is similar to the Whitestone Dome. Also, at $34.99 it's somewhat less expensive than the Whitestone (on pre-order sale at $39.99). Although, beginning with the Samsung Vibrant, I've installed many film and tempered glass screen protectors, this was my first experience using LOCAS and UV curing.
Again, I watched the instructional video several times before beginning the installation. During the installation, I frequently stopped and reviewed sections before moving on. All in all, the process was straightforward and, having done it once I'm less concerned about doing it again.
With a liquid adhesive, it's vital that the phone be level during the installation. Helpfully, IMBZBK includes a bubble level in the frame that holds the phone. Out of an abundance of caution, I followed my normal practice of doing the install in a somewhat steam bathroom with the shower running.
The initial results--I only received and installed the IMBZBK yesterday afternoon--are so good that I canceled my order of the Spigen Neo Flex protector and won't order the Whitestone. Of course, if circumstances change, I'll revisit the situation.
Before installing, I increased display sensitivity, expecting to redo my fingerprints. But I haven't needed to. Also, the feel of the protector is quite similar to that of my wife's (currently unprotected) P7, but just a little less slippery.
Of course, I've been using the IMBZBK for less than a day. If things change, I'll try to report back.
How far does the screen protector go, wondering if my Spigen liquid air will fit (P7P)
@kellybrf why is there a cutout in the top of your case? Do the cases impeded the reception?
kellybrf said:
whitestone was kind enough to send me these protectors for free to review for you guys. other than the free items I'm not being compensated for this. I've been using the domes since the pixel went curved and they have always been great. not the easiest install, but such is life with a curved screen. they have an installation video on their website for the 6 Pro and the 7 pro is the exact same process. for those who haven't done this before the gist is that you tape off the sides, pop the phone in the tray, cover the speaker, clean all the dust off, drop the adhesive, place the protector and then uv cure it. I've done this many, many times and have only screwed it up 3 (ironically twice on the pixel 6,) but if you get air bubbles just clean the phone up and start again.
this time went off without a hitch, and the results were perfect. I didn't reregister my fingerprints like they suggest to do and I don't see any difference in performance. after the **** show that was the 6 pros scanner the 7 pro has been great for me.
they also sent me a few cases, as well as their dome film. the cases are nice and offer decent protection, but they are simply rebranded so you have likely run across them before. since I went with the dome glass I didn't try out the film, but it has me intrigued.
if you have any questions let me know, and if you want to pick these up you can order from whitestone here. that's not an affiliate link, and FALL10 gets you an extra 10% off.View attachment 5737515View attachment 5737519View attachment 5737523View attachment 5737525View attachment 5737527View attachment 5737531
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Any halo effect when the screen is on, around the edges of the TG? If it stops just short of the bezels then light will seep through and refract through the glass.
phillymade said:
@kellybrf why is there a cutout in the top of your case? Do the cases impeded the reception?
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the ring case has one, as you can see in the pictures. can't say I've had any reception issues with any cases.
eezc said:
Any halo effect when the screen is on, around the edges of the TG? If it stops just short of the bezels then light will seep through and refract through the glass.
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nope
Does anyone know when the Whitestone will be available for the public? Also.. When can we expect it here in Europe?
There is one listened on Amazon for Germany. So we can already order it. It says avaiable from 31.10.
OK - just saw it`s now listened as "not avaiable" - yesterday i was able to preorder it for 29€
In my orders it says it will be delivered at November the 4th...
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Whitestone has some tray-included competition now, but I hate the process as a whole. Have to basically sit in a humid, dust-free environment and hope the liquid doesn't creep into your speakers or pop-up camera. Just a fraction of the things that can go wrong.
n0gg said:
There is one listened on Amazon for Germany. So we can already order it. It says avaiable from 31.10.
OK - just saw it`s now listened as "not avaiable" - yesterday i was able to preorder it for 29€
In my orders it says it will be delivered at November the 4th...
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Thanks for the link!
Just to clarify... Is this a plastic foil or is it glass? I'm surprised about the description from Amazon plus the pictures - they show a very flexible piece of plastic and not a static glass like with the Whitestone for the Pixel 6 (Pro).
Any idea?
niko26 said:
Thanks for the link!
Just to clarify... Is this a plastic foil or is it glass? I'm surprised about the description from Amazon plus the pictures - they show a very flexible piece of plastic and not a static glass like with the Whitestone for the Pixel 6 (Pro).
Any idea?
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There are two variants from Whitestone. "Dome Glass", which is like tempered glass, and "UV GEN", which is a film. I never know which one people are referring to, but I guess most are using the "Dome Glass". It doesn't help that Amazon is mixing up the product titles. Here are the two Amazon links:
https://amzn.eu/d/8FpbOL6
https://amzn.eu/d/a8tMN6o
mko000 said:
There are two variants from Whitestone. "Dome Glass", which is like tempered glass, and "UV GEN", which is a is a film. I never know which one people are referring two, but I guess most are using the "Dome Glass". It doesn't help that Amazon is mixing up the product titles. Here are the two Amazon links:
https://amzn.eu/d/8FpbOL6
https://amzn.eu/d/a8tMN6o
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Ah! Thanks. the link in your first post was linking to the film version - which I didn't know that it existed. I always thought that Whitestone only sells glass protectors when it comes to UV.
Thanks for the clarification though!
What was the price for the glass version (which isn't available anymore on AMZ)?
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@kellybrf why is there a cutout in the top of your case? Do the cases impeded the reception?
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This is for MMWave used by Verizon. Your hand can block the signal. Yes it is fast (for what I do not know) but it is basically useless unless you are standing right next to a tower or happen to have one installed in your living room. A case will not block "normal" LTE or 5G signals that most people use.
therussiann said:
How far does the screen protector go, wondering if my Spigen liquid air will fit (P7P)
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If you're asking about the IMBZBK, I can say that it fits my Gear4 Crystal Palace with only a slight gap between the edge of the screen protector and the case. I suppose that cases extending further into the screen area could be problematic.
LLStarks said:
Whitestone has some tray-included competition now, but I hate the process as a whole. Have to basically sit in a humid, dust-free environment and hope the liquid doesn't creep into your speakers or pop-up camera. Just a fraction of the things that can go wrong.
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Maybe. All I can say is that the IMBZBK had no spill-over. Perhaps because the tray includes a bubble level to make sure the installation is done on a flat surface. Regarding "a humid, dust-free environment," out of an abundance of caution I always install screen protectors in a steamy bathroom (with the shower running). Always as in since at least October 2012 when I bought a Just Like Glass for my Samsung S III. (I see that I rated that protector five stars and that the Zagg screen protector for its predecessor Samsung Vibrant was installed at the shopping mall stand where I bought the protector.) At any rate, I don't find it problematic. YMMV.