Double layered screen protector effective? - HTC Inspire 4G

Because i found a really cheap screen protector I purchased it.
One the first layer(right on top of the actual screen) I have a screen protector called invisible shield.(its known to be a very good screen guard and its expensive) the screen protector is squishy and thick.
And on the second layer, I have the cheaper screen protector called clear screen protector. Its thin and solid plastic.
Would having two layer of screen protector be more affective protecting the screen from cracking when dropped?
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P00t said:
Because i found a really cheap screen protector I purchased it.
One the first layer(right on top of the actual screen) I have a screen protector called invisible shield.(its known to be a very good screen guard and its expensive) the screen protector is squishy and thick.
And on the second layer, I have the cheaper screen protector called clear screen protector. Its thin and solid plastic.
Would having two layer of screen protector be more affective protecting the screen from cracking when dropped?
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I would say the added screen protector is adding marginal protection at best. Even the first screen protector isn't adding all that much protection against a fall that would impact the screen. The best protection you'll get for the screen a case that raises the edges so that if you were to drop the phone face down, the case would absorb the shock. The screen protectors will do nothing against such a fall.

MMM-BACONSTRIPS said:
I would say the added screen protector is adding marginal protection at best. Even the first screen protector isn't adding all that much protection against a fall that would impact the screen. The best protection you'll get for the screen a case that raises the edges so that if you were to drop the phone face down, the case would absorb the shock. The screen protectors will do nothing against such a fall.
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mhmmm i see. thank you so much for responding

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A smooth anti-grease, anti-fingerprint slippery screen protector?

i don't if I made myself clear in the topic, but the screen protector i'm talking about is really awesome
It had a rough feeling, it feels kinda like touching sandpaper, but without the sand :-l , as to where most screen protector offers a smooth surface (glass or film like).
thing is, I like it cuz it's not glossy, so it's no reflection against sunlight or brightlight. Plus when I slide across my fingers on the screen it slips across, as to where those glossy screen protector, it stick your fingers to the screen, especially when your finger is fat.
I saw this on an iphone 5 luxury case, the one that it covers the entire phone with screen protection
I don't know if they have this screen protector BY ITSELF? without the case?
dustin4vn said:
i don't if I made myself clear in the topic, but the screen protector i'm talking about is really awesome
It had a rough feeling, it feels kinda like touching sandpaper, but without the sand :-l , as to where most screen protector offers a smooth surface (glass or film like).
thing is, I like it cuz it's not glossy, so it's no reflection against sunlight or brightlight. Plus when I slide across my fingers on the screen it slips across, as to where those glossy screen protector, it stick your fingers to the screen, especially when your finger is fat.
I saw this on an iphone 5 luxury case, the one that it covers the entire phone with screen protection
I don't know if they have this screen protector BY ITSELF? without the case?
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Just about any anti glare screen protector gives that matte finish.
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Giggity,
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What's the difference between a screen protector and a tempered glass one?

What the heck is the difference between THIS (a regular HD Screen Protector) and THIS (a tempered glass screen protector)
Reg screen protectors are just thin pieces of film that don't do much protecting against drops, but will prevent minor scratches. Temp glass usually has a hardness of h9 and will save your screen if it takes a bad spill, I know of this first hand. Hopefully the temp glass will cracked leaving your phones screen intact. Temp glass is just better protection all around AND it will prevent your screen from becoming part of the recycling trash on friday. Temp glass has saved me twice, one with a note 4 and once with an LG g3. I would never go back to buying those thin film protectors that do nothing
I don't have first-hand experience with tempered glass protectors, but I do think standard screen protectors offer more protection than twoeleven99 indicated. I used a Skinomi front and back protector on my Nexus 4 (also a glass sandwich), and it adds a nice barrier to the glass. It also has some give, so it absorbs some of the impacts that would otherwise shatter glass.
Another thing I liked is that it adds slightly more grip than glass, preventing drops and slips. It would also be way more practical for the S6 edge, since the wet-apply ones can handle curved screens no problem.
That said, I'm going to give a tempered glass one a shot this time to see if it is more clear (eg: less rainbowing or orange peel effect).
As mentioned already, a tempered glass screen protector will do a better job protecting your phone's screen from damage. They may cost more initially, but they'll last a while. You typically have to change out plastic screen protectors more frequently after light scratches have built up.
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I've been using tempered glass screen protectors for the last 2 years. They add thickness, but they're honestly amazing. One thing that I've never really confirmed, but I keep hearing rumors that when dropping a device with a tempered glass screen protector, the energy disperses onto the protector, therefore shattering the protector rather than the phone's screen itself. I never really had a massive drop before to test this out (nor do I have the funds to break my phones), but I have dropped my G2 before, and the corner of the protector cracked while the screen itself was completely fine.
I also like how glass feels compared to PET screen protectors.
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I've been using tempered glass screen protectors for the last 2 years. They add thickness, but they're honestly amazing. One thing that I've never really confirmed, but I keep hearing rumors that when dropping a device with a tempered glass screen protector, the energy disperses onto the protector, therefore shattering the protector rather than the phone's screen itself. I never really had a massive drop before to test this out (nor do I have the funds to break my phones), but I have dropped my G2 before, and the corner of the protector cracked while the screen itself was completely fine.
I also like how glass feels compared to PET screen protectors.
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I've had the tempered glass completely shatter from one end to the other on 2 devices. Peeled it off and the screen under never had a scratch on it

The best screen protector

I'm at my wits end from breaking my screen for the fourth time. 3 of those time were with the invisible shield screen protector. The only thing that protector can protect my screen from is little scratches or nicks. Other than that? I say no way. What do you guys use as a better screen protector from a drop on the face. Because it doesn't take much for these screens to break. I mean, even the older phone's screen were tougher than these. I really wish there were otter boxes for the nexus.
marioc89 said:
I'm at my wits end from breaking my screen for the fourth time. 3 of those time were with the invisible shield screen protector. The only thing that protector can protect my screen from is little scratches or nicks. Other than that? I say no way. What do you guys use as a better screen protector from a drop on the face. Because it doesn't take much for these screens to break. I mean, even the older phone's screen were tougher than these. I really wish there were otter boxes for the nexus.
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I've got a 2.5D tempered glass screen protector on mine. A plastic film screen protector won't protect it from shattering from a fall, but a TGSP might, depending on how it lands. Of course, any drop on a corner, and the screen will break, which is why I keep mine in a case. Do you not keep it in a case? I use a Diztronic TPU, and never felt like it's under-protected.
Yes. I have it in a case but it's really not the best. I've just learned of ballistic cases that are really good. But I would like a tempered glass for extra protection. One that doesn't cover the camera or sensors on front.
I personally use a KWmobile film protector (cheap, does its job and it's pretty matte so not many reflections on the screen), and right now I am at my second flip cover. The first one got DESTROYED after taking all of the drops instead of the phone
But it's all about taste, I personally like flip covers as they make me look more professional
where get tempered glass protector from? all ones iv seen don't curve with the screen properly
I would recommend using skinzone's screen protector, high quality and protects good

Tempered Glass w/Bumper?

Has anyone been able to apply a tempered glass screen protector and use the included bumper? Tried with mine but the bumper seems to push up on the screen protector from the edges..
I have a tempered glass protector on mine with the bumper without any issues, but the glass protector had terrible halo effect. Almost all do because this has a slightly curved screen like the Nexus 6 and manufacturers didn't account for it. Probably going to be a couple weeks before they start to release ones that don't lift up in the corners..
Same with me, terrible halo effect on left and right edges. (For those who don't know what this mean, it just means that the screen doesn't fit flush to the screen due to the curvature of the phone, and appears as if a giant bubble stretches around the whole screen protector's edges as if it looks like the screen protector is surrounded by a halo)
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MajorasCurse said:
Same with me, terrible halo effect on left and right edges. (For those who don't know what this mean, it just means that the screen doesn't fit flush to the screen due to the curvature of the phone, and appears as if a giant bubble stretches around the whole screen protector's edges as if it looks like the screen protector is surrounded by a halo)
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thats exactly what i was getting, but when i removed the bumper, the screen protector was good. Now im just worried about walking around with absolutely no protection from drops. first tempered glass screen protector and im loving it, but i think the only other alternative is a regular oleophobic protector
The skinomi glass protector actually fits very well with the bumper. I was initially annoyed about it being too small (width is just the size of the actual display, so it requires some precision/multiple attempts to align it right, best done with the bumper on). However there is no haloing on the sides, just some on the ears around the speakers, mostly the bottom, and the bumper doesn't interfere with it.

Is there a screen protector that is cut to be short around the edges?

I see this one on Amazon from Mocolo and it looks like it does? But its shipped from China...
Most of the glass screen protectors leave about 1-2mm of space from the screen to the edge but it's due to the rounded edges on the screen. Another issue that has been ongoing is that the glass screen protectors are not sitting well and there is a "Halo" effect around the edges of the screen on the screen protector.
So far the Skinomi, Phantom Skins style screen protectors sit the best but some have had minor issues with cases.
I just ordered the Mocolo screen protectors yesterday and I'm hoping they don't give the Halo effect.
Ghost_1 said:
Most of the glass screen protectors leave about 1-2mm of space from the screen to the edge but it's due to the rounded edges on the screen. Another issue that has been ongoing is that the glass screen protectors are not sitting well and there is a "Halo" effect around the edges of the screen on the screen protector.
So far the Skinomi, Phantom Skins style screen protectors sit the best but some have had minor issues with cases.
I just ordered the Mocolo screen protectors yesterday and I'm hoping they don't give the Halo effect.
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"Halo effect" means not cut short enough.
tech_head said:
"Halo effect" means not cut short enough.
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Sort of, the halo effect can be related to the screen protector not being cut short enough (or too long) where the screen bevel begins and the adhesive does not adhere to the outside edges of the screen protector.
And/Or
The adhesive does not adhere to the outside edges of the screen protector causing an unsightly "halo effect" where there is a unsightly discoloration/visual issue.
It is easy enough to see on the multiple threads and or can be Google searched for more pictures or a better idea of what it looks like.
Ghost_1 said:
Most of the glass screen protectors leave about 1-2mm of space from the screen to the edge but it's due to the rounded edges on the screen. Another issue that has been ongoing is that the glass screen protectors are not sitting well and there is a "Halo" effect around the edges of the screen on the screen protector.
So far the Skinomi, Phantom Skins style screen protectors sit the best but some have had minor issues with cases.
I just ordered the Mocolo screen protectors yesterday and I'm hoping they don't give the Halo effect.
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will be interested in how that Mocolo works out
Check out "Brotect" protectors. They do tempered glass, "air glass" and normal plastic ones, all clipped short of the curve and therefore case friendly.
Used one if their protectors on a previous phone and seemed fine. I have the airglass one for the ph-1 here but not fitted it yet
Skinomi just released one. I have their full coverage one and it is fantastic.
Update: forget about the Mocolo TGSP, it's cut too short on the sides. So much so I didn't even bother putting it on. I'm sure there won't be a Halo but it leaves about .5mm on either side when I did a test fit.
I've now purchased the lightning knight, Orzero 3rd gen (I think, this is the one with full adhesive but rounded black border, and Mocolo TGSP. Fitment wise the lightning knight (LK) fits the best but has Halo. The Orzero is wider than the LK but from what I've seen in the reviews the Halo is horrible. I'd also assume that it would be bad as the Orzero goes to where the screen starts to round at the edge, also it might be an issue with cases.
You can see the Mocolo on Amazon and the fitment issues in the purchaser gallery.
I have the mocolo in clear (not black) and unfortunately halo effect is pretty bad, just like the rest. Quite ugly so ripped it off and currently going without anything.
I gave up.
I'm going to use the approach of others with a liquid UV adhesive and a screen protector with no glue.
I've bought a few from Xtreme guard and they fit perfectly with any case!! Plus you can get em dirt cheap by searching for promo codes. Got mine for .99 each!!!

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