Database Info

To all new Captivate owners...

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. 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!
EDIT: Pictures
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

I got one of those body glovea from the at&t store the day I got it. Never regretted it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

Invisible Shield for me. Adds no bulk, gives it grip, military grade with lifetime warranty. Im lovin it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

shinji257 said:
I got one of those body glovea from the at&t store the day I got it. Never regretted it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Posted from my Captivate

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.

rickzotz said:
Upon seeing the wacky Korean video showing the level of abuse it can take, I pulled off the BodyGuardz film.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.

keeng james said:
Invisible Shield for me. Adds no bulk, gives it grip, military grade with lifetime warranty. Im lovin it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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..
Mac

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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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...

shishir95 said:
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...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
This sentence contains thirty-six letters

iamjester said:
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.
This sentence contains thirty-six letters
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Run-on sentences ftw!
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.

Tell Me Your Experience NOT Using A Screen Protector

I've had my Z1C a little less than a month. I started using a screen protector immediately because of all the warnings I saw here. In the first case I used one of those thin plastic protectors; I didn't like the look or feel. I'm currently using a glass protector; better look and feel. BUT, I really would like to use the phone without any screen protector. I had a Samsung Galaxy S2 for 3-1/2 years that I used without a screen protector (or case). The screen had NO scratches on it when I donated it to charity (the case was a bit roughed up). If any of you have had the Z1C more than 3 months and DON'T use a screen protector, can you tell me how well the screen is holding up? Do you have regrets about NOT using a protector? What is your opinion of all the "must use a screen protector" warnings.
I really like this phone, except for the whole screen delicacy issue. Your opinions are valued. Thanks.

Until they start making Phones with 100% scratch proof/resistant glass then I'll never be without one, the first task before even switching a new Phone on is to apply the provided or pre purchased screen protector because each scratch on the screen directly or even the ASF lowers resale value imo.
I don't believe anyone can properly use a Phone for 3 years and not get a single scratch.

My I9001 (Galaxy S Plus) also didn't have any scratches without ever having used a case or protector. I'm just using one with the Z1C because it was twice as expensive, I don't really think I'd need one.

XperienceD said:
I don't believe anyone can properly use a Phone for 3 years and not get a single scratch.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not sure what your definition of "properly" is, but I did use my Galaxy S2 for more than 3 years in both the jungles of Costa Rica and the urban jungles of the US, with nary a scratch. ? Never used a case or protector and always carried it in my front pants pocket. Made sure it was the only thing in that pocket. Am I unique? I doubt it. There must be at least one other soul out there with the same luck. ☺

Iruwen said:
My I9001 (Galaxy S Plus) also didn't have any scratches without ever having used a case or protector. I'm just using one with the Z1C because it was twice as expensive, I don't really think I'd need one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Glad to hear our Galaxy experiences were similar. And like you, with all the negative comments on screen scratches, I'm using a protector too. Just would prefer not to. In my case, I paid much more for the S2 than this new Z1. Still, I'd like to keep the screen as undamaged as possible. It's hard for me to believe screens have gotten softer, rather than harder. Might the issue be a bit exaggerated? That's why I'm looking for responses from users not using protection.

rebecker said:
Not sure what your definition of "properly" is, but I did use my Galaxy S2 for more than 3 years in both the jungles of Costa Rica and the urban jungles of the US, with nary a scratch.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hmm...
...(skip to 1:00) well that's interesting. I think the main problem with Sony is that the logo is baked into the ASF so if you remove it you remove the logo which I certainly don't want to do, but even then given the search results for gorilla glass scratched, I still wouldn't want to be without one.

XperienceD said:
Hmm...
...well that's interesting. I think the main problem with Sony is that the logo is baked into the ASF so if you remove it you remove the logo which I certainly don't want to do, but even then given the search results for gorilla glass scratched, I still wouldn't want to be without one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So, it seems that the issue is not the softness of the glass, it's the softness of the ASF. So, once the ASF is damaged (a week, a month, a year, perhaps 3 years ) it can be removed and a glass protector or oleophobic coating liquid could be used to "refresh" the screen. So, what to do, what to do, hmmm? 1. Add a protector right away. 2. Remove the ASF once it gets damaged and add a protector. Or... 3. Remove the ASF once it gets damaged and use the coating liquid. None of these are really options I was looking for. So...again...anyone out there having good success with the Z1C's screen after 3 months of use who hasn't added any type of protection?

its like sex without a condom. much more fun without the protection, but you are afraid all the time

I've had mine for about 7 months and there has begun to appear small 'smudge-like' blemishes on the ASF. They're practically unnoticeable in daily use, partly because they're so small and 'light', but mostly because they're covered up by all the fingerprints. This is how I came to this thread, I noticed the fingerprints and thought perhaps I should test a scratch-protector, decided to wipe the phone to show off my 'protector-free spotless screen', but lo and behold, there are (albeit very slight) imperfections below the smudges!
While considering the period of use (7 months, not long, but not short either), these 'scratches' are hardly noteworthy, but I could definitively image it becoming a "problem" after 2-3 years, though it certainly depends on the care of which you handle the phone. I too keep my phone alone in the pocket as I'm sure keys would make quick work of the seemingly malleable ASF. I've twice during this period dropped the phone behind the bed, but never any significant (read: pavement) or high-height drops. But if you want your phone to stay mint then I'd probably have to recommend a scratch-protector. Perhaps even wiping the phone with certain kind of fabrics create these slight blemishes as well, or at least worsens prior scuff-marks.
But I'm worried about your opinions on the screen-protectors since I too have always disliked them (from afar, I've never actually used them myself.) I used my phone without any sort of protection for the first 6.5 months, just recently I received a semi-thin (terrapin) case because I noticed how bad the plastic backside was getting scratched for some reason -- worst part is I like the terrapin, which I didn't think I would, so I wish I'd gotten around to it earlier. When compared to the plastic backside, the ASF is pure diamond.
Think I'll order some type of scratch-protector to see if I can live with it, but I'm also not too worried about making the screen unreadable by not using one.

Tograd said:
I've had mine for about 7 months and there has begun to appear small 'smudge-like' blemishes on the ASF......
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for your reply. As I've read the responses here, I've become convinced that a screen protector is probably generally needed. Sad . I currently have the Skinomi Techskin Carbon Fiber applique on the back. It looks good. I tried the Skinomi screen protector, but disliked the look and feel. I'm now using the Brando Tempered Glass Rounded Edition. It looks great and feels right to the touch. Other than 2 tiny flaws (one in the glass and one caused by my not getting all the dust off), it's nearly perfect. (And Brando's customer service is second to none!) So...I guess I'm going to use the protection, as much as I think it is a serious flaw on Sony's part. Not sure what their rationale was in using ASF. I expect more from them.
That being said, I love this phone.

Agree and I appreciate the suggestions/recommendations.
I was hesitant to upload a photo of my phone because everything looks way worse than it really is.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6xEhyXR0UeEN2JZZll3OERQQ28/edit
95% of what you see in the picture is invisible in real life. So it's not as bad as it might seem, and a lot of it is probably just grease/dust rather than physical marks, but a lot of it is real (regardless if you can see it with your eyes or not) and is bound to accumulate further over time. The bottom left scuff is real but it does not look anything as bad as it does in that picture -- might have come about while phone was sliding around under my bed or something, though it looks more like 'pocket-wear' rather than a 1-time-accident. Perhaps most of if could have been avoided by having a raised-edge case.

Tograd said:
Agree and I appreciate the suggestions/recommendations.
I was hesitant to upload a photo of my phone because everything looks way worse than it really is.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6xEhyXR0UeEN2JZZll3OERQQ28/edit
95% of what you see in the picture is invisible in real life. So it's not as bad as it might seem, and a lot of it is probably just grease/dust rather than physical marks, but a lot of it is real (regardless if you can see it with your eyes or not) and is bound to accumulate further over time. The bottom left scuff is real but it does not look anything as bad as it does in that picture -- might have come about while phone was sliding around under my bed or something, though it looks more like 'pocket-wear' rather than a 1-time-accident. Perhaps most of if could have been avoided by having a raised-edge case.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the picture.
I used my phone for 4 days without screen protection. The accumulation of finger prints was extreme. But even more extreme was the way the phone acted as a dust magnet. Again, I'm assuming the ASF was the issue. The screen protection eliminated most of the dust issue and a good deal of the finger print intensity. And, of course, the back protection eliminated all of the dust and finger print issues.
So... I guess I'm beating a dead horse. ? This phone requires protection.

My experience is really bad... I got scrathes 2 hours after i got my phone (both on the back and on the front)... I applied a protector on the back. But i found a site that sells original Sony ASF (it has the Sony logo printed on it). So I decided that once this one looks too bad I'll replace it.
I can search for the link if you want me to.
Sent from my D5503 using XDA Free mobile app

I guess you missed the "NOT".

I'm using the Z1c since release and got a new one in June (warranty). I never used a protector on any of my phones. The first Z1c I had got many small scratsches (not visible when the screen was on) - but still had many scratches. Since the new one I'm really careful and that helps a lot: not visible scratch since June:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Iruwen said:
I guess you missed the "NOT".
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Who? Me?
Sent from my D5503 using XDA Free mobile app

Mi mix screen protector

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
So for my english

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.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Burbruee said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried it yourself? Does it cover the full screen in any way or leaves the curved edges out?

Whitestone Dome Review

So, I finally got around to installing my Whitestone Dome tempered glass screen protector.
Initial thoughts...
-The kit is overwhelming when you first open it. Don't be tempted to try and identify every little piece in it. The packaging design is genius, and waste is at an absolute minimum.
-They scienced the **** out of this. The alignment is perfect. Not askew in the slightest.
-It is NOT full-coverage. I'm admittedly disappointed in this aspect. It covers the responsive part of the display, but it does not go edge-to-edge. This gives it a tangible learning curve in terms of hand and finger placement during use.
-If you follow the instructions to the letter, and don't try and cut corners, it will go smoothly.
-There will be a mess to cleanup. Price of admission.
-You never knew you could see dust so small in size, and the OCD in you will not let you even begin until you clear every last speck.
I hope this might help someone on the fence, or at least entertain mildly.
Link to a video with a slightly better view:
https://goo.gl/VBa1AT
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

disturbd1 said:
So, I finally got around to installing my Whitestone Dome tempered glass screen protector.
Initial thoughts...
-The kit is overwhelming when you first open it. Don't be tempted to try and identify every little piece in it. The packaging design is genius, and waste is at an absolute minimum.
-The scienced the **** out of this. The alignment is perfect. Not askew in the slightest.
-It is NOT full-coverage. I'm admittedly disappointed in this aspect. It covers the responsive part of the display, but it does not go edge-to-edge. This gives it a tangible learning curve in terms of hand and finger placement during use.
-If you follow the instructions to the letter, and don't try and cut corners, it will go smoothly.
-There will be a mess to cleanup. Price of admission.
-You never new you could see dust so small in size, and the OCD in you will not let you even begin until you clear every last speck.
I hope this might help someone on the fence, or at least entertain mildly.
Link to a video with a slightly better view:
https://goo.gl/VBa1ATView attachment 4581795View attachment 4581796View attachment 4581797
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If it were edge to edge, you wouldn't be able to put it in a case without it lifting and essentially depositing the 60 bucks or whatever that 50 cent piece of tempered glass costs for the Note 9 in the trash.

Yeah. The S9+ Whitestone was more 'edge-to-edge' than the one for the Note 9. I don't mind. The S9+'s WSD was somewhat a pain with some cases so I appreciate the not quite edge-to-edge fit of the Note 9 WSD.

Semantics said:
If it were edge to edge, you wouldn't be able to put it in a case without it lifting and essentially depositing the 60 bucks or whatever that 50 cent piece of tempered glass costs for the Note 9 in the trash.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
True. I hadn't thought about that aspect since I don't use cases anymore. I've got a skin on the back for the sake of scratches, and this is my first tempered glass screen protector. I like that it feels just like the naked glass, even if the actual coverage will take some getting used to. [emoji106]
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

disturbd1 said:
True. I hadn't thought about that aspect since I don't use cases anymore. I've got a skin on the back for the sake of scratches, and this is my first tempered glass screen protector. I like that it feels just like the naked glass, even if the actual coverage will take some getting used to. [emoji106]
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, it's definitely less noticeable when it's in a case. They should make an edge to edge and case friendly version.

I had an install issue where it looks like a small plastic cutout was left on the screen edge. Not sure how this happened because my screen was clean and I removed the backing and put it down quickly. I noticed the issue during the glue portion and couldn't get the glue to cover the area =/
https://imgur.com/gallery/LlecQYK

disturbd1 said:
So, I finally got around to installing my Whitestone Dome tempered glass screen protector.
Initial thoughts...
-The kit is overwhelming when you first open it. Don't be tempted to try and identify every little piece in it. The packaging design is genius, and waste is at an absolute minimum.
-They scienced the **** out of this. The alignment is perfect. Not askew in the slightest.
-It is NOT full-coverage. I'm admittedly disappointed in this aspect. It covers the responsive part of the display, but it does not go edge-to-edge. This gives it a tangible learning curve in terms of hand and finger placement during use.
-If you follow the instructions to the letter, and don't try and cut corners, it will go smoothly.
-There will be a mess to cleanup. Price of admission.
-You never knew you could see dust so small in size, and the OCD in you will not let you even begin until you clear every last speck.
I hope this might help someone on the fence, or at least entertain mildly.
Link to a video with a slightly better view:
https://goo.gl/VBa1ATView attachment 4581795View attachment 4581796View attachment 4581797
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
is this ocean blue mate?

jeweladdict said:
I had an install issue where it looks like a small plastic cutout was left on the screen edge. Not sure how this happened because my screen was clean and I removed the backing and put it down quickly. I noticed the issue during the glue portion and couldn't get the glue to cover the area =/
https://imgur.com/gallery/LlecQYK
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What case is that you're using ?

alher591 said:
is this ocean blue mate?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sure is. It has a Dbrand skin on the back.
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

jeweladdict said:
I had an install issue where it looks like a small plastic cutout was left on the screen edge. Not sure how this happened because my screen was clean and I removed the backing and put it down quickly. I noticed the issue during the glue portion and couldn't get the glue to cover the area =/
https://imgur.com/gallery/LlecQYK
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Definitely something between the screen and the protector, unless it's your Edge bar.
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

mys3 said:
What case is that you're using ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
spigen ultra thin one, matte black with triangles on the back. no kickstand

disturbd1 said:
Sure is. It has a Dbrand skin on the back.
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The ocean blue is really growing on me. I thought it would be a lot more of a lighter blue. Im stilling waiting on my 512 ocean blue to ship but once the midnight black release ill be jumping on that right away.
Do you have any pics of your dbrand skin?

So I bit the bullet and tried this...first time with the dome glass....and I loved it! Installation is a PITA but it went perfectly and the glass was amazing...until I dropped the phone today and it shattered! (sigh)
$45 and it lasted 3 days, UGH! Of course, better to break the protector than the screen itself.

What's stopping dust particles settling on the phone when the glue is poured on to the screen?
Sent from my SM-N960U1 using Tapatalk

Limeybastard said:
What's stopping dust particles settling on the phone when the glue is poured on to the screen?
Sent from my SM-N960U1 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, I guess nothing will stop the determined mote of dust from spoiling the application. I used this product on three S8s (and have it on order for my Note 9), and I did have an pesky bit of black schmutz under the glass. But it was only noticeable when the background was white (which is, like, almost always). I was sloppy, and not taking my time, and didn't really clean my work area as I should have. But the set up came with two vials of adhesive, and I was able to remove the glass and re-apply. The adhesive is more like cured rubber cement than a sticky glue.

Limeybastard said:
What's stopping dust particles settling on the phone when the glue is poured on to the screen?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In general, nothing. When you're doing the install and get to this point, I'd suggest taking a second to hit the screen with another pass of the dust tape, then resting the glass protector on the speaker pin as you let it spread towards the center (which then acts as a bit of a dust shield).

I would think if you're lucky and don't push down on the glass, as you're not supposed to, that most dust will push out to the sides as the adhesive spreads. Just a thought.

Does anyone else have any sticky residue coming from the sides when you rub the edges? Quite annoying, granted it might be a bit my fault as I immediately picked up the phone after all the glue adhered to the screen and then it started to slide up and down. I should have just let it sit and used the UV light to cure it in place. But wanting to know if anyone else who did it perfectly is getting glue residue along the edges.

djinn415 said:
Does anyone else have any sticky residue coming from the sides when you rub the edges? Quite annoying, granted it might be a bit my fault as I immediately picked up the phone after all the glue adhered to the screen and then it started to slide up and down. I should have just let it sit and used the UV light to cure it in place. But wanting to know if anyone else who did it perfectly is getting glue residue along the edges.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Once the screen has cured you should be able to use alcohol to clear out any glue from the edges. I had a Dome on my Note 8, flawless install, the phone literally slid off my lap about 12 inches onto my car console and there was a crack through the length of the Dome glass. It looks beautiful, works great, but it's as hard as a potato chip. There is no way the phone screen would have cracked from that. These types of cracks happen a lot with the WSD protectors.

It was my first time with the WSD as well.
One issue I had was during lifting the top jig frame after laying the glass and curing it for 15secs. The top part of the frame was tight against the glass. So when I tried to lift the frame out, it lifted the glass as well!!
Then I decided to use my fingers to press down the glass before lifting the frame.
Yes,, I had lots of tiny bubbles on the top left. Luckily, after 2 days, almost all bubbles disappeared. Phew!
As for those afraid of dust, make sure you install in a clean environment with no source of wind. I did it after closing my windows, ceiling fan and also breathed softly. And don't forget to use the stickers to lift up the dust EVEN if you don't see any!

Accessories [review] whitestone dome glass and cases

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.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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

[deleted]

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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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...
Amazon Link

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...
Amazon Link
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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)?

phillymade said:
@kellybrf why is there a cutout in the top of your case? Do the cases impeded the reception?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.