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Double layered screen protector effective?

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

Use screen protectors or not?

Should i use screen protrctor on sensation.Is it really necessary,i know that sensation has a gorilla glass.
What are all of you think?

slobo2712 said:
Should i use screen protrctor on sensation.Is it really necessary,i know that sensation has a gorilla glass.
What are all of you think?
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If you have any plans on possibly selling the phone down the line? I'd slap a screen protector on it. You can get 10 for a dollar from China. If you plan on running the phone into the ground and don't care about selling it for any decent amount of cash down the line, don't worry about it.
Also, gorilla glass may be tough, but a single grain of sand rubbed the wrong way can scratch it.

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Should i use screen protrctor on sensation.Is it really necessary,i know that sensation has a gorilla glass.
What are all of you think?
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Personal I would choose it, even if it is a scratch-free glass

The screen protectors do not stick verygood on the curved glass. You keep on getting dust under the protector in the corners.

Nope, screen protectors are useless for a phone with Gorilla Glass.
Spend your money elsewhere.

I used to have screen protector for over a year, few days ago i removed it and man... my screen never looked better it's like getting a new phone :laugh:

I work in an relatively dusty environment. no screen protector. 15 months down the line.. screen is pristine. once a month clean it with a microfiber cloth or a soft cotton
cloth removes all smudges. I've even kept keys and phone in the same pocket while riding a bicycle. No scratch on screen. Luckily had a case which protected the body.

The screen protectors do not stick verygood on the curved glass. You keep on getting dust under the protector in the corners.
I use to screen protector, but I removed it.

Its all on the user of the phone. You can get them dirt cheap on the Internet. So why not keep your screen looking brand new.
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Our sensation has a good screen, it sustains a lot of crap without a scratch, in depends on the conditions but for normal use, it would be reducing the quality of the visibility .
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I removed screen protector, because it did annoy me. swiping was quite unpleasant. (maybe bcoz of low quality?)

I belive this phone is too old for screen protectors

Screen protectors are a total waste of money with this device, and an hindrance with most others.
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i prefer to use screen protector. screen is godd,but is better use a screen

However it suits you.
I mean, a dollar for 6 - 10 pieces... it's hardly a waste of money. Me? I use a screen protector and a case because I often switch cases (work, free time, Crossfit) and i realy hate any kind of scratches and other kind of prints so i wipe the phone here and there.

Hello and from me. I have my htc xe 2 months and use screen protector. I think that looses on touch. Also use pull tab cover. Think to stop use them. Cover is enough

I used a flip case and everythinks is Ok
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2 years without screen protector and no scratches at all. I use only Capdase silicone case.

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the_brave said:
The screen protectors do not stick verygood on the curved glass. You keep on getting dust under the protector in the corners.
I use to screen protector, but I removed it.
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Used to have one too.

Which type of screen guard do you use?

Guys I am now using glossy screenguard ( I don't know which company) but it is sticky and fingerprint catcher thus the color reproduction is good...I have tried matte screenguard in past it was good in touch no FPs no sticks but the color specially white colour looked annoying) which type of screenguard do you suggest or use?
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same here,matte doesnt look good on amoled,it makes it blur...i dont mind the finger print,so like u,i opt for clear type screen protector. i heard of diamond type,but i never try it,anyone did?

I just got the cheapest glossy one from eBay. I've tried mirror-like screen guards before, but I found that they interfere with the colours and luminosity on the screen.
Fingerprints are unavoidable on a touch-phone it seems :/

no screen guard here
i'm using my phone without screen guard more than a week and fortunately still no scratches
first i tried scratch above amoled area (around secondary camera) with sharp metal objects like needle or key or Stainless Steel ruler but no scratches at all.
please, if anyone used his/her phone without guard so it's screen had scratches tell me, because i can't stand smallest scratch on amoled screen area.

You should use a screen guard.you'll eventually end up with a scratch.i prefer matte screen guards,but that's just me.

I'm using a tempered glass screen protector. Thin despite being made of glass and no bubbles unlike plastic film protectors.
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I've used my phone always without screen protector for about half year and I've not got any scratches on it yet so I think screen guards aren't worth buying

Alrahambra said:
I've used my phone always without screen protector for about half year and I've not got any scratches on it yet so I think screen guards aren't worth buying
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You'll regret
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So I tried a matte screen guard - not recommended. It feels nice and fingerprints doesn't show as easily as on a glossy, but it adds a sort of colour-shimmer to the screen. Especially on white screens it is very noticable. I don't know if there are different kinds (different materials) of matte screen guards, but at least the one I have is not recommended.

Matte
My Vote for Matte Screen Guard Its scratch-less and very useful too

corduroy84 said:
I'm using a tempered glass screen protector. Thin despite being made of glass and no bubbles unlike plastic film protectors.
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Mmm, that attracts me. What kind of review can you give about it other than bubble-less? Will the glass shatter if drop? Is it weighy?

I'm using matte belkin screen guard, seems like ok

Otterbox Defender AND an anti glare screen protector

Good day! the defender comes with its own screen protector but is not an anti glare one, and out on a sunny day the screen is just not visible, will i have problems if i install one inside the case? will it still be an antiglare screen even if there is another screen protector over it? i dont want to remove the builtin one just so that everybody knows.
thanks!

alvin_elizalde said:
Good day! the defender comes with its own screen protector but is not an anti glare one, and out on a sunny day the screen is just not visible, will i have problems if i install one inside the case? will it still be an antiglare screen even if there is another screen protector over it? i dont want to remove the builtin one just so that everybody knows.
thanks!
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The only thing I see happening is that it would make it weird to look at since the screen protector in front is still not anti-glare. You might get the effect you want by buying a cheap anti-glare protector and installing it on the Otterbox's existing protector.

thanks for the reply! but do you mean to install the antiglare protector ON the otterbox screen protector itself? it kind of makes sense though.

I always punch the Otterbox plastic screen protector out of the case (camera side too if it has one). Seems silly to put a cheap piece of plastic over a nice screen. Then you can add the film, over the screen, which does look better than the Otterbox plastic.

I'm a huge fan of the Otterbox Defender series except for the built in screen protector. Can't stand it. Ripped mine out and have found that I can put the defender case on on top of the Zagg Glass ( my personal favorite screen protector ) , and had zero issues, even dropped it several times with no problems.

The new s5 defender case has enough problems snapping together without a screen protector on it its a very tight fit however the silicon on this one really holds the show together. If you do intend to to fit one as someone said removing the built in one might have to be the way to go as i seriously don't think you would be able to clip the shells together.

alvin_elizalde said:
Good day! the defender comes with its own screen protector but is not an anti glare one, and out on a sunny day the screen is just not visible, will i have problems if i install one inside the case? will it still be an antiglare screen even if there is another screen protector over it? i dont want to remove the builtin one just so that everybody knows.
thanks!
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Did this with my s4. The plastic will tend to adhere to the sticky screen protector making it look like water In between. A lot of lifeproof cases do this too. I heard baby powder wiped on and off the back of the Otterbox plastic screen would help cure that. Popping out the built in screen protector works better In my opinion. You still protect the screen from scratches and almost as much from falls.
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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.