What do people know about this product? Worth the cheez? Waste of time?
I'd like to put something on my phone until Otterbox arrives.
http://www.htcdepot.com/bodyguardz-protective-skin/4A133A8788.htm
I got one on the backside of my phone.
Definitely has prevented scratching of the plastic piece that covers the battery compartment.
Doesn't cover the silver piece that comes down from the camera in the center.
Best thing we got until a proper case comes out.
I didn't like the front one, though, and used a different, thicker screen protector on the actual screen ( so yea, I bought two sets of screen protectors for one phone...)
I went ahead and purchased a Body Glove from the T-mobile store. They sent me a $25.00 gift card that I used towards the purchase price and I ended up paying about $6.00. It's a 2-piece deal that seems to work pretty well so far. the back cover is a rubberized panel that covers the entire rear half of the phone with a slot that leaves the camera lens exposed. it's thick enough to protect it from scratches assuming you don't keep your keys in the same pocket. The front is just a plastic frame that keeps the screen from touching any flat surface you might lay it on. The whole thing adds just a little weight to the phone and just enough thickness to make it comfortable in your hands too.
I was pretty pleased with the bodyguardz "full" protection I had on my G2. the screen protector itself was pretty awful, but the rest of the cover for the phone was good. (full in quotes because it left a few exposed corners)
I took it off when I sold the G2 and the phone looked brand spankin' new.. so I guess it did its job!
would buy again, although I think I will be okay with just a pouch with this phone.. not too worried about the plastic getting too beat up.
I had some on my Touch pro that I used for several years. The smaller pieces eventually peeled off and or changed color. But it did save my phone from several scratches over the years.
How is the back on that bodyglove case? The one I saw in the online store has a clip on the back. Does that protrude much? The case I bought doesnt offer a whole lot of extra room, and I'm not sure if my phone would fit with this thing on it.
I forgot about the clip-SORRY!!!! There's an option to attach the clip to it but you don't have to. it fits just fine in the pocket
note about the bodyglove- Since I recieved my new Anker battery (awesome so far) I've been having to remove and replace the back cover and I've noticed the grips on the corners have been scratching the phone just underneath the bezel. Not cool man...
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Just applied the invisibleshield and im not too impressed.
First, the front and more so the back covers are too small and the corners of the phone is not covered. Second, the home key cover and camera lens cover are too big, so I avoided the home button cover and stuck the camera lens on by taking off the back cover. Third and finally the tacky feel means its a fingerprint and oil magnet, as I have sweaty hands this is especially annoying.
On the plus side it was relatively easy to put on and remove the bubbles.
sounds like you got the Full Body "Easy Install" version the Full Body "Maximum protection" version would have covered the corners, and have extended wings that goes up the sides.
same here i've a oily face / fingers, Zagg will not work for me as i've posted on other topic, I'll prefer the regular 3M PET screen protectors + a Gel case instead
Does it make the phone any less slippy to hold?
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Does it make the phone any less slippy to hold?
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Yep definately, it has a good grippy feel and the orange peel effect is reducing . Now that ive had it on a few days im warming up to it surprisingly. The best thing is that it adds little thickness and I can just plop it on surfaces without worrying about scratches.
Overall i quite happy with it, I just wished I got the full body sh*t.
would u mind to put some pics ???
i've been looking all around to see some pics of zagg installed on galaxy s but no luck !!!
i had the invisi shield on my touch hd, so the first thing i did when i got home from getting my shiny new SGS was to order one, still not arrived and thats with 2-3 day delivery. i did the right thing and ordered the full cover as it was the same price as the easy install version, i will post pics when i have recieved it and have it done.
as for gel cases i have one of them on order also as it has done a wonderfull job of protecting my touch hd (till i drove over it)
i gave up on the zagg, samsung is release nice fashion faceplates for the SGS
and i'm already using those nice gel cases + screen protector, that's more than enough protection for the phone.
out of the box, the phone is already super strong, and anti scratch, did you see the video?
it will only break the screen if you drop it from a 1.5 m high
it may be anti scratch but ive scratched the proximity sensor area already so hopefully the shield will stop other scratches. I would use a gel cover but the shield really doesnt add anything to the thickness, while the cover would.
I get some pics up as soon as I can get hold of a camera.
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Yep definately, it has a good grippy feel and the orange peel effect is reducing . Now that ive had it on a few days im warming up to it surprisingly. The best thing is that it adds little thickness and I can just plop it on surfaces without worrying about scratches.
Overall i quite happy with it, I just wished I got the full body sh*t.
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Thanks for the reply.
I've actually bought a silicone case and a screen protector for it and it's made it much more manageable and easier to hold and saved the phone when I dropped it the other day.
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would u mind to put some pics ???
I've been looking all around to see some pics of zagg installed on galaxy s but no luck !!!
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what about touch sensitivity?
I installed an invisibleShield as soon as the phone arrived. It's a pain in the ass to install as usual, and I was not able to make the top two corners look good. They've already started to peel off but I guess it's going to take a while before the back has to be replaced so I'm not going to worry about it.
Is it worth it? I'd say yes, even after a year you'll still have a phone that looks brand new. Now, the edges around the phone will probably get a couple of scratches because unlike the shield for the iPhone this one does not cover the chrome/metal/whatever bezel. Not a big deal if you ask me.
So, touch sensitivity? It's good. It's just as sensitive with the shield as without. Your fingers won't glide as well across the surface tho. One more thing which you'll see in the pictures; Dust usually collects around the edges of the shield, there is not much you can do about that. Trust me, the dust looks much worse in a picture than it does irl. You can barely see it.
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Front:
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I ordered the full body shield as it was half price.
I just used cheap 6 for 1 ebay screen protector as this one has too much of a grip.
As for the back, as said above the top corners just will not fit completely and lift just a tiny bit at the tips.
Getting tiny bubble out results in the orange peel effect. This is because the shield is slightly rubbery and streches as you force out the bubbles.
IMO the shield protects very well, but I cant imagine ever getting the 'perfect' look with it on.
Its far from invisible, due to slight orange peel, minute bubbles which will only turn into more orange peel should I try to force them out.
If I ever buy one again, it will have graphics on it(they have those for iphone etc, perhaps the sgs is too new..) as then the slight imperfections would be less obvious.
Id rate the item 6/10. It doesn't protect the bezel or extreme corners and doesn't look great where it does protect.
thx for the pics. i got the same edge problems on my old iphone too. the zagg shield is ordered, i should get it next week.
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i should get it next week.
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Don't count on it. I ordered mine on the 16th and I still don't have it (on the 25th).
i knew it would not cover the corners properly, it looks ugly when there are little pieces of plastic cropping out of the phone.
For the back I think the Zagg sheild is brilliant, almost full cover and invisible, with no extra bulk, and a little bit more grip.
For the front, I probably prefer a normal screen protector. My wife has a $1 screen protector from flea-baythat is much better to use (although needs more regular cleaning). The zagg is a little tacky meaning your finger doesn't slide as easily (not ideal for Swype).
Fitting:
I gotta confess that I didn't get the back perfect, but mainly because Ifit it in a dimly lit room, the cover edges are hard to see without bright light. I did get the corner 90% by using glad wrap (plastic wrap) tightly pulled over the corners and left overnight (saw this on a youtube demo video).
Also I once helped a colleague who fits 3m window film for a living. I noticed that he used a lot of liquid, so for the front I made up some more liquid, enough to refill the bottle Zagg provide. I used the whole bottle on the front, making fitting much easier, you can just slide tje cover around until it's perfect, then you just push out all the liquid. Using more liquid also seemed to help alleviate any bubbles. Also for the front I used a very bright light (480 lumens bike light) which made it much easier to see exactly where the edges were.
I'm also hoping that Zagg bring out the coloured/patterned backs, which in an email to me they said they would, then I'll use a regular screen protector for the front.
What is that liquid anyways?
I don't feel like it's a good idea to spray your device with something. When I put the shield on my iPhone I saw a couple of small droplets here and there enter the phone. I pushed some liquid near openings around the glass and some of it was sucked inside somehow. It hasn't damaged the phone, I still don't know if it can.
I just remixed a new solution: a couple of drops of baby shampoo with water in the bottle supplied. (I think you can use other stuff like washing detergent, but don't take my word, use google (3m film))
From the 3m website:
"3M™ Scotchtint™ Films are professionally applied by skilled, well-trained authorized 3M Dealers. Almost all of our films are designed to be applied to the inside of your glass.
The first step is to prepare the window area for the application; placing drop cloths on the floor protecting and/or moving furniture where necessary.
Next, the window glass is cleaned using simple cleaning solutions (often water and ammonia) and razor blade scrapers. Then the film is sprayed with a slip solution (detergent and water) for proper positioning, and applied to the window glass. Using a professional grade squeegee and following proper techniques, the application is completed by removing excess water, trimming the edges, and a final squeegee technique to dry the edges."
same here
liquid and electronics don't mix
i don't like the idea of having anything wet near my device.
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What is that liquid anyways?
I don't feel like it's a good idea to spray your device with something. When I put the shield on my iPhone I saw a couple of small droplets here and there enter the phone. I pushed some liquid near openings around the glass and some of it was sucked inside somehow. It hasn't damaged the phone, I still don't know if it can.
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I just received my Case-mate barely there case today from play.com & thought I'd give a mini review ago.
It comes in a smartly packaged box, upon opening the box you have in your hand a moulded abs plastic shell & a sealed packet containing a screen protector, micro fibre cloth & a piece of soft card.
The shell is easy enough to put on, it's just a simple push to fit design that works really well.
The actual fit of the Case-Mate barely there is superb with the power & volume buttons being easy to access as are the mini usb port & 3.5mm socket while also giving the camera & speaker unobstructed access.
I didn't fit the screen protector, well seeing as Samsung used gorilla glass & the fact that a screen protector isn't going to do much good if you drop it face down (I've seen a few on here with cracked screens) & that someone can do this to one with no ill effect then I see no need.
The Case-Mate barely there itself was purchased to improve the grip of the phone which as we all know is a little slippery & protect the rear cover from getting scratched & knocked, well the Case-Mate barely there does improve my hold on the Galaxy S but not like I was hoping it would .
The case wraps around the rear of the phone following the Galaxy S contours like a second skin, I can see this case giving great protection to the corners & rear of the phone.
So in all a well made case that fit's superbly, gives easy access to the various button & connectors whilst saving corners & back cover from scratching & knocks. And like it's name implies you'll barely notice it's on the phone.
My only gripe is it feels a little to silky for my liking, I was hoping it would have a rubberised back for improved grip something a little like a silicon case feel.
nice review. i just ordered mine, so it's gonna be a long wait before i get it.
Thanks for the review. I also purchased mine, it was shipped today, can't wait to get it.
I know what you mean about the feel of the case. I have one on my ipod touch but only because I couldn't get a Flexishield case for it. I have a Flexishield on my Desire and am about to get one for the SGS. For me it has a better feel to it and fees less slippery.
Great review, I ordered mine about 2 weeks ago. Hopefully it comes in soon
Anyone has pictures of the silver one ? I ordrered it but it won't be there before three days or so.
Very nice case
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I didn't fit the screen protector, well seeing as Samsung used gorilla glass & the fact that a screen protector isn't going to do much good if you drop it face down (I've seen a few on here with cracked screens) & that someone can do this to one with no ill effect then I see no need.
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Seriously that keything doesn't mean crap. You think it's the BIG things in your pockets that do the scratches? It's not. Take any sandpaper and swipe ONE time over the glass of the SGS and you'll have tons of scratches, you don't even have to press very hard. It's generally not your keys, a screw or a screwdriver in your pocket that cause scratches, it's tiny grit that does. Every time you wipe the screen you risk scratching it if there's the wrong kind of dirt on either the screen or the cloth you use. That's why people can be however careful and still get scratches, just read around, you'll see. Everyone doesn't bull**** you when they tell you they take good care of their phone.
Ok recieve my silver casemate, some low res pictures here. I'll take very good ones later when I get back a hold of my APN charger.
http://picasaweb.google.com/114505993397088135290/CasemateBarelyThereSilver#5524273441974319986
Anyway just imagine OP's picture with that kind of grey/black/silver reflections.
It looks kinda glossy, how is the feel of the case?
I've noticed with mine it's started to feel a bit more rubberized now it's been handled.
@ mickeko
About the screen protector you have a valid point & I am now going to have to rethink not having one.
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Yea the screen protector looks ugly ^^ it breaks the harmony of the phone in the area around the front facing camera, you can clearly see the protector cutout that is quite ugly. You do not have this problem on silicon cases as they often cover the side cutout. However I would never go without a screen protector without a pouch, the dust level of my pockets are way too random to take the risk of the godamn dust scratches (the silver case also has that little problem, but they are only visible if you search for them micro scratches of doom).
The case feels good, no creaks.
It's not very glossy, or at least I won't call that glossy, in fact it acts like a mirror if you face it at 90° incidence. But if you tilt it even by 5/10 degrees in mid light conditions, it takes a very nice and not glossy dark/grey silver tint similar to the one of the original chrome bezel of the SGS. They both blend very very well. It is really a BARELY THERE experience. very thin, very stylish. Nearly to the level of a naked iphone 4.
Sounds pretty good & seems like your more than happy with it
These case's really complement the phones shape & add very little to the overall dimensions, know what you mean about the screen protector it's not really that attractive, I'm looking for one that covers the entire screen from edge to edge so it doesn't notice.
Looking at your pic's on the pc & it does seem to have that smoked chrome effect like the bezel on the SGS
Indeed but the SGS bezel is a little more greenish/blueish in tint but it is barely noticable (you had to get me to check it closely in white light to notice it), both have the same reflection behaviour however which is why it blends very nicely.
I also notice a very faint rainbowish halo (probably there from transparent coating material used over the silver layer) in the backplate reflections, well, it's kind of cool actually.
My barely there case just came in, I must say very nice case.
My girlfriend has a cheap ebay one, and this is definitely worth the price.
Good job case-mate
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Anyone has pictures of the silver one ? I ordrered it but it won't be there before three days or so.
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Just a heads up. I had a metallic 'silver' case-mate barely there on my Desire and it murdered the 3G signal strength. Swapped it for the plain black and it was fine. Dunno if you have that issue with the SGS.
Signal is the same, didn't notice any change 4bars in town.
Just picked mine up today and couldn't be happier with it. Slides in and out of my pocket fairly easily and adds some structural support to the phone which you could argue is a little lacking.
So far I'm very happy with it; I was quite skeptical as I was a long time iPhone (indestructible 2G model) owner and have never used a case.
Haven't had a chance to add the screen protector.
Told you I was going to make it up for the crap ass webcam pictures
http://il.youtube.com/watch?v=OHLglrlRsrw
Where did you guys purchase this at?
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Where did you guys purchase this at?
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Asking about Barely there case?
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_tr...rely+there+galaxy+s&_sacat=See-All-Categories
Although I see there are no black ones or metallic at the moment, only pink
Just got mine two days ago and must say this is the perfect case for my SGS, could be a little less slippery, but still definitely worth it's money.
I just ordered the body glove case online but having second thoughts after seeing pictures of the case-mate tough case. I'm more worried about dropping my phone since I think the body glove would just dismantle and crack itself if I drop my phone. With the case-mate, it looks more protected since the rubber is enclosed with a harder external casing. Can you guys post pictures if you could of the two cases, and what your experience been like using each one of the cases if you bought one.
Thanks!
I have the Body Glove case which I bought online. The day I tried putting it on the phone, I ended up breaking one of the tabs that snap the front to the back cover. Seems to me that the case doesn't really fit the phone like it should. Even now when I push down on the corner that is broken, there is still a gap between the front and back cases.
And since it is supposed to be tough to get this case off (refer to the Body Glove thread), I don't think it will snap open if dropped.
I have the snap on body glove, dropped it from 4 feet on to my dining room floor and from about 3.5 feet, on to the road where it bounced downhill a bit. The case did not come off either time.
I tried both. Definitely the winner is the Case-Mate. If you read a post in
other thread, you'll find out also that the rear cover of the body glove causes
some kind of scratch around the speakerphone and the camera. Not worth it!
don't get the two tone body glove. I had one and it was a b**ch to get off. I was scared that my phone was going to break because the case wouldn't freaking move. It's also tough to put on, and if like me, you got the one from the t-mobile store, it doesn't even fit right. there's an annoying gap in it that gathers dust and crap.
In addition, when I took it off, there were indentations near the headphone jack and near the bottom of the phone.
I returned mine today.
I was just looking at the case mate tough case, and does it have holes for the various microphones around the sensation's body?
So Ive been trying to decide on a new case for a while since I'm moving away from the otterbox defender that I usually buy for my phones. I came across this one. And it just came in this morning.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=171778123626&alt=web
I don't like really thin cases that aren't good for anything more than scratch proofing.
That being said this case isn't exactly thin, nor is it as bulky as an OB defender. I wanted a case that would protect my phone from falls, and decided this would be worth a try (especially since I got it for 9$+shipping). I wasn't disappointed, the very first thing I did was clean my phone, put it in the case, and drop tested it from 6 feet, into a faceplant and it survived without a scratch.it's got good protection on the corner, and the case looks very nice with the acrylic back that lets you see the phone through it.
I definitely trust this case to protect my M9 from normal, everyday usage and drops. That being said I would not be willing to test throwing my phone across a room like I would with an OBD, since this case has no shock proofing on the back due to the transparent acrylic.
The built in screen protector works great as well. I already had a Zagg scratch proof protector on (not the tempered glass, or the thick HD one and left it on) and I haven't lost any responsiveness to my screen. The built in protector does add a slightly annoying glare though.
Definitely a good case, and like all cases has its share of cons, but for the price, I 100% recommend it. Even if you only find it for the 20$ its usually advertised for.
Edit: I also forgot to mention that the cover for the charging port is somewhat hard to open, and hard to keep open. It will probably wear over time and become easier, but as of right now it is a slight hassle.
Edit2: After using the case for a few weeks, the charging port is no longer an issue. I've gotten rid of my Zagg screen protector, and removed the built in protector from the case. Instead using the Spartan tempered glass screen protector.
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Thank you for your review. It's nice to know that this case can withstand a drop from a few feet. I know that I get nervous with it falling-- I mean, these phones are not just expensive, but they are our "friends" that we take with us everywhere we go. That is pretty sad, huh?
If I could figure out how to get my phone out of this cinder block I'd have it out already. This is essentially an iPhone-shaped case for a not-iPhone. The curvature at the back of the phone is lost (though it does trap dirt between the clear platen and the back of the phone). The cover on the charging port, which is mostly pointless because there are lots of open ports on the case, makes it difficult to connect to my car holder. The plastic isn't a consistent colour between the front and the sides. It was a bastard to get the phone in, and now it's a bastard to get the phone out.
The screen cover is great, and there's every indication that the shock protection is good. The big square plastic buttons are easy to press.
Compared with either Otterbox (which is what I've had on my past HTC phones) this isn't as good.
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If I could figure out how to get my phone out of this cinder block I'd have it out already. This is essentially an iPhone-shaped case for a not-iPhone. The curvature at the back of the phone is lost (though it does trap dirt between the clear platen and the back of the phone). The cover on the charging port, which is mostly pointless because there are lots of open ports on the case, makes it difficult to connect to my car holder. The plastic isn't a consistent colour between the front and the sides. It was a bastard to get the phone in, and now it's a bastard to get the phone out.
The screen cover is great, and there's every indication that the shock protection is good. The big square plastic buttons are easy to press.
Compared with either Otterbox (which is what I've had on my past HTC phones) this isn't as good.
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The case is easiest to take off if you peel the rubber back from the corner right above the buttons.
Based on the fact that its 1/5 the price of the otterbox, for roughly 3/4 of the protection level it offers, I would still recommend this case as a cheaper alternative.
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The case is easiest to take off if you peel the rubber back from the corner right above the buttons. Sent from my HTC One M9 using XDA Free mobile app
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chaosrde is right on the money. Using the spudger or guitar pick makes the job that much easier. I received a Glacier Touch case from Roocase for review purposes and ran into this. While the case is tough to take off, it does mean that phone is secure. It's a nice case that allows you to show off the nice metal casing of your phone. I dropped it a few times and neither the case nor phone showed any sign of damage, though due to it being clear and glossy the case does show scratches a lot easier. The case seems a bit bulky even with my large hands, but I think this is due to the box-iness of the case. It's more of a personal gripe than something wrong with the case. The built-in screen protector is nice, but does feel cheap (as most built-in screen protectors do) so if you pop it off and use a glass screen protector I don't blame you.
The only issue I had with it is what Damosel mentioned: Dust and dirt seem to get into the case a bit too easily and ends up collecting on the back side of the case. This is due to the case not being fitted to the back of the phone. This can lead to the metal back getting scratched which is something that bothers me. If there was an insert you could put inside the case that fit snugly behind the back I think it would be a nice improvement.
I agree with chaosrde that for the price point and the protection it offers, the Roocase Glacier Tough case is a nice alternative to the Otterbox Defender.
I have received this case from poetic to review and have used it for almost 2 days so far and here are my thoughts. This case is rather big, bigger than I'm used to, but not overly large. I can honestly say I am not a fan of rugged cases because they cause to much bulk to the phone.
The case comes in two pieces which completely close the phone and cover the headphone jack as well as the charging port. The case also has a carabiner loop for people who want to clip it on to something, eg belt/backpack. The loop does not interfere with putting the phone in your pocket. The case is still very pocketable. I have actually riden my motorcycle around town with it on my backpack, risky I know, but it held up fine.
Finally this comes with a kick stand which is very sturdy! The phone does not shake or fell unsteady with the phone in portrait or landscape.
Now on to the things that I do not like. This case absolutely cannot be used with a TGSP! I had roughly and 1/8" gap between the screen and the front cover. This made using the phone very frustrating because you have to press very hard in order for the screen to register a touch. I have not been able to test this without a screen protector, but this is the biggest downfall of the phone. The other thing is the back cover of the phone is pretty slippery. The sides have a nice grip but the back is slick and can easily fall out of your hand if not careful.
Overall this case is made very well for those interested in a rugged case who DO NOT use a screen protector.
Thank you for your review. If one was to remove the screen protector from the case, would you say the rest of features are recommendable? I have an Otterbox on my S4 that I did that with , because I didn't want to remove the screen protector from it and it worked great. I actually hate the integrated screen covers because they trap dust and scratch pretty easily.
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Funny, works fine on mine with a TGSP installed and the built in screen protector removed. it also worked fine with the built in screen protector attached with my TGSP on still, just had to press a bit more forcefully. No gap.