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[Q] Sprint Screen Protectors

Anyone else using the sprint screen protectors for their epic? I just bought a pack and I'm really disappointed with them. They are just big enough to cover the screen it self. So there is no margin for error when putting them on. Also I think they are supposed to be anti-glare so make the beautiful screen of my epic hazy and almost pixelated. Any suggestions for decent clear screen protectors?

Does the epic really need a screen protector? I thought the screen was made from some super durable stuff?
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i know i made the sprint people put one on
i can take the hazyness until i get my skinomi
i recommend skinomi

Its still plastic and there are a lot of things that can scratch plastic.
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I'll give skinomi a try. Thanks.
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I took mine back for a refund. They just cost too much and made the screen feel unatural. They let me keep the one I had installed already until my new protectors came.
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People have been saying that the skinomi ones are too long I think... I'd recommend the phantom skinz one since I've had no problem, they have a cut out for the sensors and camera (which the skinomi does not have) and they have a lifetime guarantee.
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this is the one im talking bout i ordered one it has lifetime replacements and openings for the sensors and cam it is awesome on the htc hero so i hope it continues

Well, all I know is that at least the first batch of Skinomis didn't turn out so well. See this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=746037
Too long, but possibly good customer service? And like I said, no cutouts for the lights/sensor/camera. Skinomi has gotten plenty of good reviews for other phones, but for some reason the ones for the Epic haven't been well received.

the site i posted showed a different pic check it out

The Sprint ones are total crap. Took mine back a few hours after I bought them.

yes they are but fools wont take it back cuz i used one

Screen protectors are a waste of your money on this phone

thus why i removed mine

styckx said:
Screen protectors are a waste of your money on this phone
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I suppose the people with scratches on their glass already would disagree.
I work in dusty, dirty environments. Any phone of mine is getting protection.

anthromatt said:
I suppose the people with scratches on their glass already would disagree.
I work in dusty, dirty environments. Any phone of mine is getting protection.
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Yup! I am no doubt in the minority but I have managed to scratch my screen. It was in strange circumstances having to do with hiking on a trail (and I hardly ever hike, less have my phone out...) but scratchedy it went. No 20ft heights or bouncing. Just fell face down from my pocket on a dirt path with a pebble somewhere in there. They're not invincible, people.

lol unless ur doing stuff like that you dont need a protector
under normal use pocket car table things like that no but if ur roughing it why not protect it and get a skinomi

churro7 said:
the site i posted showed a different pic check it out
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What site are you talking about?
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damn guess it was a different forum
but its on the skinomi website look at the top

Scratched mine easily... I have 2g steel plugs on my lobes, and the first time i heard them click against the screen I knew I'd have a problem. sure enough, there are tiny scratches from where my ear hit the screen. My fault for not putting a protector on sooner.
Also managed to put a little hairline scratch down by the menu button, but i have no clue how i did that.

Sensation With Ghostarmor

My sexy beast just recovering after getting the Ghost Armor matte finish treatment.
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Looks nice, but this should probably go in the accessories section.
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nice, waiting for my matte body protector from sgp

did you install it yourself? Or did you take it and let them do it? I heard they are in Malls but they arent in any close to me

I installed it myself and then went to a party, lol. Install was super easy imo. Much better than Zagg.
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jesrazo said:
I installed it myself and then went to a party, lol. Install was super easy imo. Much better than Zagg.
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Does it leave any air bubbles? I think I want to try one to see if it would help protect the phone from more dust getting trapped under the screen

I think I'm still sticking with nekkid for now. Looks alright though.

Chicago has a mall that installs them but
I won a free full body zagg kit waiting when I return home from vacation!
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Zero bubbles, was easy compared to other brands. Phone still feels like a dream in hand.
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graffixnyc said:
Does it leave any air bubbles? I think I want to try one to see if it would help protect the phone from more dust getting trapped under the screen
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You only get air bubbles if you're impatient and don't follow the instructions. Also, this will not prevent the issue with dust under the screen. The people including myself who have dust under the screen all received their devices with the dust already there. The LCD's are sealed and shouldn't allow any more dust to creep in. I hope that helps clear up your dust question.

Paging Dr B said:
You only get air bubbles if you're impatient and don't follow the instructions. Also, this will not prevent the issue with dust under the screen. The people including myself who have dust under the screen all received their devices with the dust already there. The LCD's are sealed and shouldn't allow any more dust to creep in. I hope that helps clear up your dust question.
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That's not entirely true. My asian version of the sensation had some dust but it got worse over time. It started with just a few specks then it got worse within a few days. So if it was properly sealed the issue wouldnt have worsened over time, It would have stayed the same.

I just put one of these on (not ghostarmor, different brand) and the screen looks "fuzzy" probably because of the water still underneath the protector. Does this eventually dry up? I've squeegeed all I could out of it.

Give it a day or two.
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Got my ghost armor today, didn't realize it came as a 2-pack! For some reason mine doesn't matted like yours, it's still kinda glossy like zagg. The coverage of GA isn't as extensive as zagg or phantom skinz, the corners are left uncovered. This is a kinda of bad since when you drop your phone, the corners are usually the place that gets dinged.

Sensation Back Cover paint/color coming off problems (Pics Added)

Well I just wanted to share with everyone my experience with the back cover and the color coming off after 1 1/2 weeks from the retail box. When I called HTC they did not give me any problems and sent me a new one.
I have kept the phone on Micro-Fiber cloths and what short time it is in a case it is in the T-Mobile sleeve for the Sensation which is soft inside. So I know it is not my use which caused it, the case is possible but I doubt it.
Bottom line is I think their could be some paint/color issues with the back cover so keep a watch for it and if you notice it call HTC and get a replacement.
So has anyone else experienced this? Please leave your comments.
Here is a couple of pictures of mine. You can see the area where the color is coming off just to the right and a little below the camera opening.

It looks like normal wear and tear from the body oils on your hands. I hope that isn't the case and their was some real issue. If this "issue" happens again I probably wouldn't ask for another case personally. On the bright side you can probably sell that other case for like $40 right now.
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Same thing happened to me the first week I had the phone... I returned mine to T-Mobile for another one. Glad to see I wasn't the only one! Good luck with the replacement cover.

BonesRed said:
It looks like normal wear and tear from the body oils on your hands. I hope that isn't the case and their was some real issue. If this "issue" happens again I probably wouldn't ask for another case personally. On the bright side you can probably sell that other case for like $40 right now.
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Well I would agree with you if it had been 6 months, but not 12 days. Maybe I have atomic hands LOL

bobsbbq said:
Well I would agree with you if it had been 6 months, but not 12 days. Maybe I have atomic hands LOL
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LOL yeah I guess! I never touch my actual phone though so I wouldn't know =)
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Maybe having it in your pocket is rubbing it away..
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leyvatron said:
Maybe having it in your pocket is rubbing it away..
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No when it leaves the micro fiber cloth it goes in to the slip pouch. I'm very protective of my phones and I will never put one of my phones in my pocket unprotected.
Other phones I have like the thunderbolt and MT4G I have never had this problem.
I just hope the new case holds up better.

Happened with my XPERIA X1 (made by HTC), happened to my N1, and now it will probably happen to my Sensation. Good to know.

Perhaps it's the skip pocket and the constant slipping in and out of something that fit's so tightly.
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BonesRed said:
Perhaps it's the skip pocket and the constant slipping in and out of something that fit's so tightly.
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Perhaps but the slip case is from T-Mobile and for the sensation and is lined with a soft material. And I mean how many times I could have taken it in and out over 12 days period is, well not that many times as while I'm working I use my work phone.
I might try a different case on this new back cover to see if it makes a difference.

I feel like all phone covers with this surface will be rubbed off eventually

I am having the same problem. I've had the phone 3 weeks, and it is looking pretty bad. It only seems to affect the top third of the case. I'll try calling HTC...
btw, I am also using the t-mobile slip case...

Good thing I got a cover for it to avoid this. Although this does look like normal wear and tear.

asj2583 said:
Good thing I got a cover for it to avoid this. Although this does look like normal wear and tear.
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You think this looks like normal wear and tear for a 12 day old phone? I would agree if the phone was older maybe but if the paint is coming off this quick after purchase I just can't see it being normal. Also this phone has been in a case when not on my micro fiber cloth.

I think it's your atomic hands. Or too much Texas BBQ!
I've had mine 35 days now and no visible wear on the cover. I have ZERO protection on my phone and it's either in my cheap holster during work or taking up it's solo pocket location in my jeans/shorts. My holster interior is not really that soft and I holster the phone a ****load throughout the day. Honestly... I would expect my phone to have a lot of wear already. I've been in love with the sexy feel of this phone since day one and find myself holding and caressing it sometimes even when I'm not using it.
Not sure if that helps or not but due to my holster and my almost perverse fascination with the feel of this device I would expect to see some wear on mine.

Exact reason I got my tpu Case. Need to keep the resale value up.
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Matt1408 said:
Happened with my XPERIA X1 (made by HTC), happened to my N1, and now it will probably happen to my Sensation. Good to know.
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I'm pretty sure the xperia x1 was made by Sony not htc
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I got my sensation fully covered by zagg shield and mine had been perfectly protected by that so maybe you think about in investing in a fully body shield
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tbubba said:
I'm pretty sure the xperia x1 was made by Sony not htc
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No it was definitely made by HTC, just sold by Sony. Because Sony could never produce a decent device. And THAT phone had a problem with its backcover, horrible I finished with rubbing ALL the color off, basically turning the black model into a silver model Looked as if it were new. But I think that's kinda hard to do with the Sensation because there are electronics in the cover. Or is it just metal parts for the antenna?

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No it was definitely made by HTC, just sold by Sony. Because Sony could never produce a decent device. And THAT phone had a problem with its backcover, horrible I finished with rubbing ALL the color off, basically turning the black model into a silver model Looked as if it were new. But I think that's kinda hard to do with the Sensation because there are electronics in the cover. Or is it just metal parts for the antenna?
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I also had X1 and the exact same thing happened to me. The cover changed the color from black to silver

screen protectors

I find screen protectors are useless really for the sensations. They bubble and the finger prints smear to much. Just FYI the screen on the sensation are made of gorilla glass and can resist scratching. I did a few demos with some friends where id take a coin or a key and rub on the glass and no scratching occured. I dont recommend anyone doing this though. Thats my opinion.

I agree with you. I have had mine since launch and have never once used a screen protector. I put my phone in my pocket with loose change and keys all the time still no scratches. But I think this is all pretty well known, people just want that extra insurance that their screens won't get scratched
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Put your phone in direct sunlight, it will show little marks on it
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I'm currently using an XtremeGuard protector. it's been on since June. Still going strong.

Not running a screen protector is like barebacking a hooker. You might be fine
for a while but you will eventually mess something up

You need to make sure the surface is ultra clean before application. Mine last for months.

AZ2ENVY said:
Not running a screen protector is like barebacking a hooker. You might be fine
for a while but you will eventually mess something up
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Wow - interesting analogy!
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[Q] Wet application screen protector damage

I recently got an ArmorSuit screen protector, and applied it like I did all other wet application screen protectors. However, I guess as I was squeezing out the liquid, some got under the screen, as there is a dark, cloudy area around the border that looks like it's water damage. When turned off completely, there also is a light on in the corners. Meaning in a dark room, I can see it has some faint light in two of the corners turned on. Lastly, there is also a brighter strip of light down the middle that is about a centimeter in width and starts from the bottom of the screen to half way.
It's been about 24 hours since application, and I've left it off in a bucket of rice for those 24 hours. My question is whether or not this will go away with more time or if I'm just SOL.

Mine never dried out. I had the exact same thing happen. Replacing the LCD and digitizer was my only solution.
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Very sorry to hear. This should be a word of caution to everyone who uses those types of protectors. I don't because they simply are too rubbery and unnatural but another reason is the weird feeling I have when spraying water on my phone.

For future reference, I always wrap the squeegee in a paper towel so that it absorbs the water as soon as it squeezes out from under the screen protector. I have never had any water get under the screen of my phone using this method.
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So I just booted it on again, and noticed that some of the grayish/cloudy parts disappeared, there's still some there, but I think it means it's going away, however the brighter strip of light is still there and there's some light flickering in the bottom and corners. Does this go away as it dries or am I stuck looking for a replacement screen?

This just happened to me. It's quite unfortunate, as I'm out of warranty (bootloader unlocked, lol), and the only option it seems I have is to replace the LCD and Digitizer. I'm going to try the good ol' rice trick, hopefully that'll fix it.

Sorry to hear this fellas, could have happened to anyone. You would expect the manufacturer to test the application of their products.... Hopefully the rice will help!
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Why in the world would you use these terrible protectors anyway? Assuming you actually managed to get it installed without wrecking your phone, its still the worst. They feel sticky and rubbery.
Don't use this junk.

same thing happened to me, but worse. I got the armorsuit millitaryshield, sprayed the stuff on my phone, the phone screen went really dark, my new htc one x i bought less then a month ago for 500 dollars!!!!, it is really dim, but if you look closely you can kinda see but it needs to be really bright like when it boots up the one x white screen i can kinda see that cause it's really bright. I think a light or something in there broke cause of the liquid!! I contacted amazon, they refunded me for the screen protector and they said they might be able to do something for my phone, i also contacted the manufacter yesterday, no response yet....
I am really mad, cause i doubt it can get fixed, cause i bought it from someone who owned it for a couple of months, but never took it out of the box, so pretty much brand new just never used and i don't use it on att use it on h2o cause it cheaper. Anyone have any ideas or anything?

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same thing happened to me, but worse. I got the armorsuit millitaryshield, sprayed the stuff on my phone, the phone screen went really dark, my new htc one x i bought less then a month ago for 500 dollars!!!!, it is really dim, but if you look closely you can kinda see but it needs to be really bright like when it boots up the one x white screen i can kinda see that cause it's really bright. I think a light or something in there broke cause of the liquid!! I contacted amazon, they refunded me for the screen protector and they said they might be able to do something for my phone, i also contacted the manufacter yesterday, no response yet....
I am really mad, cause i doubt it can get fixed, cause i bought it from someone who owned it for a couple of months, but never took it out of the box, so pretty much brand new just never used and i don't use it on att use it on h2o cause it cheaper. Anyone have any ideas or anything?
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Sorry to hear. This thread is all the proof I ever need to never use a wet install protector.
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cfn87 said:
Sorry to hear. This thread is all the proof I ever need to never use a wet install protector.
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I have successfully installed wet protectors in the past, multiple times on my old touch pro 2, the original atrix, and captivate. However, due to the hox's design I didn't attempt to do it, I only used dry clear ones...
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cfn87 said:
Sorry to hear. This thread is all the proof I ever need to never use a wet install protector.
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I agree, but my droid x never needed a screen protector it was so resistant to scratches on the screen, i may have got 1 or 2 little scratches after 2 and 3 months. my htc one x has like 5 long scratches after less then a month. did you contact armorsuit about it breaking your phone, it's been almost 2 days for me and no replies. Amazon has been quick to respond and everything, and they said they can't do anything about the phone cause no one had a similar problem according to the reviews, but now i have this, but they did refund me for screen protector, they said to contact armorshield for the phone. I said what if they don't reply, like people said they don't on the amazon reviews, the guy said my manager will call you on the 18th and see if we could do anything about the phone, if they don't fix it or pay for a new phone, how much will a new lcd+digitzer+putting it on cost?
if that is the problem, seems the only problem with the phone atm is the fact is its really dim, i think like a light in there broke or something from the screen protector liquid.

Getting the screen replaced is $220, if that's what you were asking. (it's kinda hard to tell from your wording.)
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I made a video on how to install a wet screen protector. trick is to open mist and hold the phone at an angle.

And the all important power off that evades many impatient minds:beer:

ECEXCURSION said:
Getting the screen replaced is $220, if that's what you were asking. (it's kinda hard to tell from your wording.)
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Yeah sorry, i was in a rush cause a friend wanted to hang. Anyways yeah, that is what i was saying. 220$ will get me what though? the screen? digitizer? screen+digitizer and labor?

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Yeah sorry, i was in a rush cause a friend wanted to hang. Anyways yeah, that is what i was saying. 220$ will get me what though? the screen? digitizer? screen+digitizer and labor?
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All three done by HTC. Sometimes they even replace the body of the phone for some reason.
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dry screen protectors
I sent my htc one x out to htc, they said they might not be able to cover it under warranty since i bought it from a third party, even though i paid 500 dollars -_- and it's only been used for a week from previous owner and it broke in less then month from a screen protectors, amazon told me to contact them if i am charged with anything from htc, they said they might be able to do something about it.
Can anybody recommend any dry screen protectors? so i can have it ahead of time, so i can apply it on the new screen once i get, so i have no scratches.

I bought the Zagg Invisible Shield HD protector. Wet application. Feels like glass. No rubbery feeling. But I make sure always when squeegeing, that I use cloth and soak up the solution as I get to the edges. Not one problem here. Sorry for your misfortune.
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