So yeah just got my N4 today and was slightly disappointed when I realized that my N4 screen protector from BSE did not cover the entire screen. Im using the official bumper and would like a list of screen protectors that come right up to the bumper if anyone knows of one, thank you.
A lot of them will not because of the curved edges of the nexus 4, which will cause the protector to bubble up fast and start getting loose... 2c
Oh...do you know of any that go to the edge of the bumper or that come close?
The Skinomi I put on last night goes almost edge to edge. Any case will cover the rest of the gap. On the sides, it's probably 1 mm on each side. I don't know if you already know this trick, but to get the sides to stick down you have to wait a few minutes for the skin that is going to touch the screen to dry up a bit. It needs to become sticky in order to stay down. I wait another minute or two and keep trying to keep the edges down. Eventually the skin stays down on the curved edges. I lined up the top perfectly, and the bottom is a little over 1 mm from completely covering the front. The back is even a better fit, less than 1 mm missing from all four edges. Really great coverage. Now the sides, eh, it's a ***** to get the curved corners. I just ordered the stock bumper and will use that to protect the edges before they get more dinged.
That just my 2 cents. oh, btw, the Skinomi was very very little orange-peel look, and it's almost like a mirror. The best skin I've ever used so far (Xtreme Skin, Skinomi, and Zagg).
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The Skinomi I put on last night goes almost edge to edge. Any case will cover the rest of the gap. On the sides, it's probably 1 mm on each side. I don't know if you already know this trick, but to get the sides to stick down you have to wait a few minutes for the skin that is going to touch the screen to dry up a bit. It needs to become sticky in order to stay down. I wait another minute or two and keep trying to keep the edges down. Eventually the skin stays down on the curved edges. I lined up the top perfectly, and the bottom is a little over 1 mm from completely covering the front. The back is even a better fit, less than 1 mm missing from all four edges. Really great coverage. Now the sides, eh, it's a ***** to get the curved corners. I just ordered the stock bumper and will use that to protect the edges before they get more dinged.
That just my 2 cents. oh, btw, the Skinomi was very very little orange-peel look, and it's almost like a mirror. The best skin I've ever used so far (Xtreme Skin, Skinomi, and Zagg).
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Have you ever tried the spigen ultra crystal? Just ordered it.
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Have you ever tried the spigen ultra crystal? Just ordered it.
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I got mine today and the front protector stops a little short of the curved edges. I also lined it up very close at the top which I would advise giving it a little room because mine didn't reach all the way down to the bottom. The back one fit really well and was a little difficult to line up because of how well it fits. Overall I like their protectors but they are a bit pricy for a single set but the quality is great.
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I got mine today and the front protector stops a little short of the curved edges. I also lined it up very close at the top which I would advise giving it a little room because mine didn't reach all the way down to the bottom. The back one fit really well and was a little difficult to line up because of how well it fits. Overall I like their protectors but they are a bit pricy for a single set but the quality is great.
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Yeah they are a bit pricey. I bought mine off their ebay store , no tax or shipping. $13.99
I've read on their site that the front is cut a bit smaller due to the edge design of the n4 so it prevents from peeling or something.
I think another positive to that, is if you use a case... Because the screen protector is a bit short the case will not lift it because it doesn't touch it.
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I recommend Xtremeguard. Goes edge to edge completely with a tiny 1mm gap at the top, has no orange peel effect if applied properly and left to dry and their customer service is amazing.
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Here is a list of all the screen protectors out there (it is detailed which of them covers the whole screen and which doesn't) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35897428
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Oh...do you know of any that go to the edge of the bumper or that come close?
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The Skinomi goes all the way to the edge (or almost). The problem here is that it's so close to the edge, my case just peeled it right off.
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The Spigen on the other hand is cut short. It isn't just cut short horizontally (which I understand) but also cut short vertically as well. As stated above, a typical case (I have the Diztronic) covers around 1mm around the side. The SGP is cut short on the bottom by 1.5mm and 1mm on top. So while it's flush on the top, it's not flush on the bottom. You could minimize this by making it 1.2mm on both sides, but that's just too much work.
SGP Case: https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157632671632748/
Skinomi Case: https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157632205914659/
On the propped up picture of the Skinomi, you can see that it's pretty much flush with the end.
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My experience reminds me how much I hate screen protectors and bare glass is always better... until it gets scratched.
Why did I spend $20+ on pieces of plastic :crying:
A had problems with the skinomi type screen protectors because of the curved edges. They would collect dust right at the edge and never stick. My trick is to apply all of the pieces, and then wrap the phone tightly in plastic wrap. Make sure to use a paper towel to blot the access moisture. After about an hour or two, the edges were down for good.and I could let it dry normally.
Overkill? Maybe, but it's worked well for me each time I had to install skinomi on a curved surface
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Have you ever tried the spigen ultra crystal? Just ordered it.
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I've been using it for the past week. Well worth the money. It feels just like glass.
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I've been using it for the past week. Well worth the money. It feels just like glass.
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That's good to hear. Glad I ordered one.
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That's good to hear. Glad I ordered one.
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Installing it is annoying though. The screen is very slippery so the protector will slide around alot when you're trying to like it up. Be sure to do it in the bathroom after a shower, so all the dust has settled and you're naked. Being naked is key to a perfect installation. Weird but true.
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Installing it is annoying though. The screen is very slippery so the protector will slide around alot when you're trying to like it up. Be sure to do it in the bathroom after a shower, so all the dust has settled and you're naked. Being naked is key to a perfect installation. Weird but true.
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Lmfao. Thanks.
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FatalityBoyZahy said:
Installing it is annoying though. The screen is very slippery so the protector will slide around alot when you're trying to like it up. Be sure to do it in the bathroom after a shower, so all the dust has settled and you're naked. Being naked is key to a perfect installation. Weird but true.
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Being naked is not weird at all. I do that as well when I apply my screen protectors. Clothes most often carry a lot of dust, even clean clothes. So wearing them and with movement you can release a lot of dust back into the air. Although my girlfriend laughs at me every time I "hide" in the toilet for 20 mins performing the "perfect install".
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If you would be willing to fork over a pretty penny, there are the tempered glass screen protectors by Clarivue and XGear. I think Clarivue is out already, but the XGear is still in production.
I'm pretty sure they would cover the whole screen.
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Installing it is annoying though. The screen is very slippery so the protector will slide around alot when you're trying to like it up. Be sure to do it in the bathroom after a shower, so all the dust has settled and you're naked. Being naked is key to a perfect installation. Weird but true.
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Zagg shield secret!
I just got my official Nexus 4 bumper a few days ago, and I've had my Skinomi on for the past week. There is no way the bumper is going to peel it off. The bumper stays on my gripping the 4 corners and the top and bottom metal frame edge. There is almost no grip on the sides, but not that it matters, because the bumper is NOT coming off. I wish the Skinomi, or any skin for that matter, can reach the absolute edge.
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Does anyone have the Spigen dual side screen protector with the play store Nexus 4 Bumper?
If you do- How does it fit and would you recommend it because I'm looking at possibly getting this combo.
I could save $15 and get a poetic bumper for $5 instead of the $20 play store one. The only thing is I prefer the look of the play store one.
I can also get the play store one for much cheaper later on.
I was also thinking of getting the Poetic Atmosphere because it looks so nice on the iPhone 5 an the Spigen (just front) screen protector.
But maybe I'll just get them both and decide for myself.
I have the spigen dual ordered. Should be here next week. I have the bumper already but I'm not sure if I'm going to keep it or not. I'm not liking how it makes the phone feel. The bumper is not as slim as I thought.
I have this exact combo - simply perfect.
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I have this exact combo - simply perfect.
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illmaticone said:
I have this exact combo - simply perfect.
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I have the combo as well and I wouldn't necessarily call it perfect, though I like the combo. I think the front protector doesn't cover enough of the sides, so there is a gap between the bumper and the protector... You can feel it when swiping from the edges (ex: when switching between tabs in Chrome).
I think a better case / protector combo is the Spigen with Diztronic... The case covers enough of the sides so there is barely a gap on the sides.
Anyways, since I prefer the bumper, I'll wait for the Phantom tempered glass protector and hope that the fit will be nicer.
I'll try to post a few pics tomorrow.
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I have the same combo and like others have mentioned I don't like that the front protector does not go edge to edge on the screen, but it was expected. I don't like wet application ones so I'll just suck it up.
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I would love to know if there are any other Dry Application Screen Protectors that cover the N4 Screen Completely?
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I would love to know if there are any other Dry Application Screen Protectors that cover the N4 Screen Completely?
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Spigen released some dry application ones for the Galaxy S3 that covered the whole screen (which has curved edges) so we just have to wait!
Spigen has made curved glass protectors before (for the gs3) but the reviews for that particular protector are terrible.
The hardness is half that of the current N4 one they have.
Can somebody please post a picture of the combo.
And has anybody dropped their phone? Any stories about the combo?
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Can somebody please post a picture of the combo.
And has anybody dropped their phone? Any stories about the combo?
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Here you go (also showing my first attempt at snapseed haha). The protector just barely reaches to where the screen begins to curve down on the sides. The back is near perfect luckily. Let me know if you need to see any additional pictures.
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FYI, the ZAGG ones work flawlessly with the official bumper.
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Spigen released some dry application ones for the Galaxy S3 that covered the whole screen (which has curved edges) so we just have to wait!
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While the novelty of the Spigen Curved Crystal protectors is nice, they are incredibly easy to scratch it seems. I have a coworker that got the Curved Crystal protectors for her GS3, and she was disappointed at how easily they got visible hairline scratches. The first one she was rough with, but the 2nd one she took care to keep covered with the official GS3 book-like case that has a front flap, and it somehow still managed to get scratched.
I really think that if you want to cover the whole glass on the Nexus 4, you pretty much have to go with a wet apply. I'm almost a mandatory dry apply person, but I must say, it really makes it look as if you cheaped out on the screen protector to anybody else that looks at your phone. The bumper only accentuates this visual problem. Personally I'm cursing LG and Google for even doing this to the screen, it seems utterly gimmicky, pointless, and makes it absolute hell to get a good smooth dry apply screen protector on the phone. I find myself actually avoiding using the sloped edge because I run right into the edge of my dry screen protector. I usually start my swipes right at the edge of the screen protector.
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I really think that if you want to cover the whole glass on the Nexus 4, you pretty much have to go with a wet apply. I'm almost a mandatory dry apply person, but I must say, it really makes it look as if you cheaped out on the screen protector to anybody else that looks at your phone.
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What is the difference between dry and wet application in terms of the screen's curve.
Correct me if I'm wrong but what I take you're saying is that wet application screen protectors will cover the entire (curved)N4 screen as dry ones won't (or if they do they won't be too good)
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What is the difference between dry and wet application in terms of the screen's curve.
Correct me if I'm wrong but what I take you're saying is that wet application screen protectors will cover the entire (curved)N4 screen as dry ones won't (or if they do they won't be too good)
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I don't actually have a wet apply protector myself, but I ordered a Best Skin's Ever full body set that should be delivered sometime next week, along with a Spigen Dual set. From reading up on them though, it seems like all of the wet apply ones do actually cover the entire glass, which would make sense as they're totally floppy and flexible during the installation phase. The tough part, even with those, seems to be getting them to cure and stick permanently to the curved glass.
I think I'll give the BSE a try and see how it goes before the Spigen, based on some people's comments that the BSE seems smoother than other brands of wet applies. I typically really hate the rubbery drag that the wet applies have.
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Here you go (also showing my first attempt at snapseed haha). The protector just barely reaches to where the screen begins to curve down on the sides. The back is near perfect luckily. Let me know if you need to see any additional pictures.
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Is it just me or does the bumper look green in those pictures?
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Is it just me or does the bumper look green in those pictures?
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I think I put a little too much contrast in it... I wish I could tell you that I have a special edition bumper or something, but I don't.
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Spigen told me they are not going to release any dry application screen protector that covers the whole screen:/
Source: http://www.facebook.com/unitedsgp/posts/493703470650218
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I don't actually have a wet apply protector myself, but I ordered a Best Skin's Ever full body set that should be delivered sometime next week, along with a Spigen Dual set. From reading up on them though, it seems like all of the wet apply ones do actually cover the entire glass, which would make sense as they're totally floppy and flexible during the installation phase. The tough part, even with those, seems to be getting them to cure and stick permanently to the curved glass.
I think I'll give the BSE a try and see how it goes before the Spigen, based on some people's comments that the BSE seems smoother than other brands of wet applies. I typically really hate the rubbery drag that the wet applies have.
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I think I may post a tread for wet vs dry application screen protectors in terms of curved screen as I'm interested in finding out if the wet screen protectors actually do fit the whole screen.
DforDesign said:
Spigen told me they are not going to release any dry application screen protector that covers the whole screen:/
Source: http://www.facebook.com/unitedsgp/posts/493703470650218
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That post is 2 weeks old. I'm sure that will change.
Hey guys,
Right now I'm using zagg but honestly I really don't like it. It feels too much like plastic and takes away from the touch screen effect. Do you guys have any really good screen premium protectors that feel more like glass?
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Wolfrey said:
Hey guys,
Right now I'm using zagg but honestly I really don't like it. It feels too much like plastic and takes away from the touch screen effect. Do you guys have any really good screen premium protectors that feel more like glass?
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I got an ExtremeGuard front and back and while application for me was hard (I suck at putting these on) it has a great feel. Very smooth and not tacky.
I like the xgear fantom 4. I have one preordered it should ship in a few days. Made of glass so it shouldn't have the plastic feel.
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I got an ExtremeGuard front and back and while application for me was hard (I suck at putting these on) it has a great feel. Very smooth and not tacky.
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Thanks so much. Does it cover the screen OK? And is it wet or dry application?
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I like the xgear fantom 4. I have one preordered it should ship in a few days. Made of glass so it shouldn't have the plastic feel.
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Its made of glass? That's clever. Is it like ridiculously expensive?
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It's 30usd http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/lg/fantom-4
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Love the BestSkinsEver for the Nexus 4. Wet install but incredibly smooth with almost no orange peel.
Of course the installation is everything. You can have the world's best/worst screen protector depending on how you install it.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin
I bought Skinomi skin...and failed too bad on the front.
For some reason, the BLACK Skinomi towel spread black particles and some of there are now between my screen and the protector
Also...is superfluous me some up and some down. Is taller than N4....
Now i bought 3 extremeguard from eBay...but i think it will be the same ****...(i hope no).
I want the "Basic and Rigid" 100% Clear, cheap cover....that i had on my S3...."Screen Guard" was called.
1 or 2 "mm" smaller than the S3 just to have a little more chance to install it without excess.
Really appreciate the responses everyone. I will try one of those out for sure
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I have xtremeguard in the front and back. The cut outs are good, but the covers are two to three millimeters too short along the width of the phone. The covers are wet application type which means that they have a bit of a rubber feel. The one thing that I don't like about this cover is that they eventually peel along the edges.
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Hey guys,
Right now I'm using zagg but honestly I really don't like it. It feels too much like plastic and takes away from the touch screen effect. Do you guys have any really good screen premium protectors that feel more like glass?
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Most glass like are dry application, hard protectors like SGP, Clearview, realook, etc.
Bestskinsever case optimized screen protector with back protector also. IMHO
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It's 30usd http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/lg/fantom-4
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Wow, this one should feel great ..
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It depends on what you are looking for. Screen protectors (good ones) will take the impact of an object and keep it from damaging the glass. I have been a fan of xo skins for a while because they self heal and are one of the few that resist sand. If you go with a glass type or acrylic, they do feel smoother, but you will begin to see scratches and scuffs that don't go away. The wet install ones also fill in existing scratches. The xo ones have the closest to glass feel, but are still the aircraft skin type without orange peel. Just depends on what features are most important to you.
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I have xtremeguard in the front and back. The cut outs are good, but the covers are two to three millimeters too short along the width of the phone. The covers are wet application type which means that they have a bit of a rubber feel. The one thing that I don't like about this cover is that they eventually peel along the edges.
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agreed, I bought the xtrmeguard as well and the size was spot-on, but the screen cover feels too rubber-ish (almost broke my fingers couple times trying to slide ), so I decided to change to regular screen protector; besides, I'm already used to leave my phone away from any sharp objects.
Best screen protector? Any of the SGP protectors of course :victory:
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Best screen protector? Any of the SGP protectors of course :victory:
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What's the difference and which ones better, the ultra crystal dual or just ultra crystal? I want the smoothest and closest feel to the one that comes with the phone..
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What's the difference and which ones better, the ultra crystal dual or just ultra crystal? I want the smoothest and closest feel to the one that comes with the phone..
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The 'dual' part just means front and back.
I've been using an SGP on my N4 from day one (~Dec20) and it's been perfect, comparing to the one that comes with the phone is laughable. The SGP looks and feels just like the bare glass to me. It does attract face oil and fingerprints, but that beats scratches, and it's nothing a quick wipe won't solve.
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The 'dual' part just means front and back.
I've been using an SGP on my N4 from day one (~Dec20) and it's been perfect, comparing to the one that comes with the phone is laughable. The SGP looks and feels just like the bare glass to me. It does attract face oil and fingerprints, but that beats scratches, and it's nothing a quick wipe won't solve.
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Perfect, thank you. I hate protectors because of that rubbery feel but if I would of known this.. Would of had the first day. :/ now I got 2 tiny hairline scratches that I have no idea where it came from. And Im always careful with these. Had my GS2 without one for 2yrs and nothing happen to its screen now this phone since Nov 20th and got these scratches that you can't really see unless you look carefully after wiping the screen :/ but thank you for your input. Will be buying one of these..
Anyone try this kind.. Says its HD wonder how the feel is..
Halo Screen Protector Film High Definition (HD) Clear (Invisible) for LG Google Nexus 4 E960 - Premium Japanese Screen Protectors
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The 'dual' part just means front and back.
I've been using an SGP on my N4 from day one (~Dec20) and it's been perfect, comparing to the one that comes with the phone is laughable. The SGP looks and feels just like the bare glass to me. It does attract face oil and fingerprints, but that beats scratches, and it's nothing a quick wipe won't solve.
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Does the spg kind come with a lifetime warranty against scratches?
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I used SGP on my Galaxy S2. It works pretty nice, feels great. My only complaints were it attracts fingerprints like crazy, and a year later my screen protector has some minor scratches on it (not really visible when the screen is on). It happens since the hardness is only 4H and stuff like sand is a lot tougher than that. But I'm just glad its only the screen protector and my actual screen.
I had the Rearth Ringbo Screen protector on my Nexus 7. They fit really nice and look great. Feels fine, though the only OCD issue I have with it is when the screen is off, the screen protector displays almost like an orange peel effect (probably anti-UV coating or something). It does a better job of reducing fingerprints but its no where as bad as the SGP ones.
If I had to pick to get one for my Nexus 4... I'm leaning towards SGP again.
What is the quality of the screen protector included with the Otterbox Commuter Series? I just ordered a brand new one (half off normal price on eBay), and though I already know that I love the case, I'm curious as to the quality of the screen protector that comes with it. Is there any screen clarity that is lost when it is applied correctly?
I've had the ZAGG Invisible Shield on my phone for a couple of months, and the screen quality on it was awful. It was so pixelated. I just took it off. This phone has such a gorgeous screen that if I can't have a screen protector that doesn't sacrifice the gorgeous HD display, I'd rather have none.
So I guess there's two parts here: is the included screen protector good, and if not, what is a good screen protector that works with the Commuter Series and doesn't sacrifice the screen quality?
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Haven't got one for the gs4 yet but with precious otterbox I end up taking it off.
Since it only go over the screen and not stuck to the screen, it still allowed dirt and small particles to get under it. I ended up having to take the case apart to much to clean the dirt. So I took the screen protector portion off and applied a regular screen protector.
BTW you have s link to this eBay half off deal?
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You want the best screen protector that won't sacrifice quality, you have to start looking at glass screen protectors. They are the best.
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Haven't got one for the gs4 yet but with precious otterbox I end up taking it off.
Since it only go over the screen and not stuck to the screen, it still allowed dirt and small particles to get under it. I ended up having to take the case apart to much to clean the dirt. So I took the screen protector portion off and applied a regular screen protector.
BTW you have s link to this eBay half off deal?
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Just search for "otterbox commuter series galaxy s4" into the eBay search bar. There's tons of cases for much cheaper than the store or website. I was able go get one for $18, half off the official website and $22 less than Best Buy.
BTW, it sounds like you're talking about the defender series.
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Just search for "otterbox commuter series galaxy s4" into the eBay search bar. There's tons of cases for much cheaper than the store or website. I was able go get one for $18, half off the official website and $22 less than Best Buy.
BTW, it sounds like you're talking about the defender series.
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Yes sorry it was the Defender series that I've gotten in the past.
Well I'm 99% sure I got suckered into buying a fake Otterbox. I guess we'll see when it gets here.
I have the commuter and the screen protector that comes with it is pretty junky. It has the rainbow effect. Color streaks that you see far too often. I bought an iloome glass protector and its great! The only thing is they have crappy home buttons, they are cheap plastic or used to be. Idk if they changed to aluminum but I got an aluminum home button for a couple bucks and its all good
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I can second that screen protector is junk. Hard to clean, rainbows really bad. I would recommend the spigen glas.tr nano if you have another 35 to burn. Best screen protector ive ever had.
Are these glass screen protectors easy to install cleanly? Do they leave any bubbles and is the screen still HD crisp? Also, do they fit well with the Commuter Series case? Sorry for all the questions.
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Are these glass screen protectors easy to install cleanly? Do they leave any bubbles and is the screen still HD crisp? Also, do they fit well with the Commuter Series case? Sorry for all the questions.
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They are super easy to install, Judy place on top of a clean screen and press... no bubbles because it is a solid piece of glass. There is a possibility for one large air bubble butt that is an easy fix, just lift up and slowly apply again by setting it back on top and press from the middle out.
It should fit that case but if the glass doesn't go to the edge perfectly or if the glass is too think, then it may not stay on right. Good luck!
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I don't understand how the Zagg screen protectors detract from the screen quality... Yeah, if there are fingerprints on it maybe, but on a clean install I can't even tell there's a screen protector on it. To the original question though, the OB screen protector is terrible. I use the Otterbox defender, but the 1st thing I did was pop the crappy plastic screen protector off of it and put the Zagg protector on the phone. It's not like the Otterbox's screen protector is there to do anything more than prevent scratches to the screen.
I'm not sure it is clearly understood that there is a difference between the Commuter and Defender screen protectors. The Defender's is built in, while the Commuter's is a separate protector that is applied. I want to know the quality of that one.
As for the ZAGG, I've concluded that it's because of the Best Buy install. On lighter colors, the screen looked so ridiculously pixelated. It's an insult to the gorgeous screen that the S4 has.
At this point, I'll probably get a glass protector at some point, unless I love the protector I get with the case.
The iloome glass I have fits great with the commuter case. And its easy to put on. Just have to make sure the screen is clean. The glass stays straight so it very easy to align
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Dont get the defender, the in built screen protector is worse than the separate one that comes with the commuter. It doesn't sit completely flat against the screen and will result in even worse rainbow effects and little pockets of separation that look terrible. Overall as good as the commuter case is i don't think that you would really gain much protection. That said the outside of the defender does feel really nice with the silicon.
As for glass screen protectors mine has been great and was really easy to install. Only thing is once its on, its on for good or at least until you change to a new one.
I think I'm gonna go for the iloome. It's on sale for $25 with free shipping on their website. I've spent a lot of money on protection for this phone, but it's still less than the insurance deductible on a new one.
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twinsfan14 said:
Well I'm 99% sure I got suckered into buying a fake Otterbox. I guess we'll see when it gets here.
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I was worried about the same thing, but mine turned out to be authentic (I think). Look for:
Quality of silicone lining - Otterbox uses fairly stiff, yet flexible, silicone in their cases. The fakes usually use flimsy stuff that flops around and offers no protection.
Packaging - website listed on back, otterbox hologram sticker, sku sticker, etc. If the cardboard insert is printed to show a dummy screen, it's probably a fake. All of the otterbox inserts I've seen have been plain black.
A lot of people emphasize where it is made. I'm not too sure about that. I'd rather go by quality issues and obvious errors in design or packaging.
Look on youtube under "fake otterbox" and you'll see plenty of samples.
Good luck!
I must have got a good one, the screen protector that came with my otterbox commuter is just fine. No rainbow effect or anything
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I have a commuter for my evo lte, and the quality is decent, but I can tell that it's on there if that makes sense.
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I think I'm gonna go for the iloome. It's on sale for $25 with free shipping on their website. I've spent a lot of money on protection for this phone, but it's still less than the insurance deductible on a new one.
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Its great glass but the home button is crap Imo. I got the mime aluminum home button $2.50 and free shipping if you use the code on top of the website. http://mimeusa.com/product/aluminum-home-button-for-galaxy-s4/
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Just an update: I got my case in an awesome green yesterday. Pretty sure it's real, and it's wonderful. The screen protector is horrible, but I knew that going in. I'll probably get around to buying an iLoome screen protector one of these days. For what I paid, I'm pretty happy.
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Hi there guys. Those who are curious like me to know about the screen of note 3 has gorilla glass 3 protection or not, here is the answer.
I emailed samsung customer service and they replied me back and told me it got gorilla glass 3 protection..
Does this mean I can finally get rid of the annoying screen protector and use the phone as it's mean to be used?
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No. Gorilla Glass 3 is the same as Gorilla Glass 2 except it's thinner. It's only scratch resistant, not scratch proof. Sand can easily scratch glass. You may not think your around any if you're not near a beach, but sand is every where. All it takes is a few grains to end up if you're pocket or a table you set your phone on to scratch it's pretty face. If you like living on the edge go for it, but I'll continue to use a screen protector.
Maybe someday we'll come up with inexpensive and tough Sapphire screens. That's when you won't have to worry about scratches. Since the only thing harder than sapphire are diamonds.
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I've never used a screen protector, on any smartphone, and have never had a scratch on the screens regardless.
What bloody idiot puts his phone face down on a table? Does that not defeat the whole point of having a screen?
On the older models with speaker on the back it made a bit of sense, (not really, because the table served as an enhancer) but not on this phone.
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I live in the UAE, sand is a constant danger.
I also am heavily into off-roading. you'd be amazed where sand can get.
I have sand in my pockets, ears, nose, mouth etc, this stuff gets everywhere!
Put a screen protector, it's a no brainer for me.
It is really a no-big deal to put the screen protector on your phone.it's not expensive,and it doesn't hurt. right?
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I learnt the hard way, I used the Note 1 with no protection for 12 months and sold it with no scratches on the screen. Then on my Note 2 I used a Samsung flip cover, at some point the velvet coating picked up some grit and whilst it was in my pocket scratched the hell out of the screen! Now my Note 3 has a tempered glass screen protector on, and will always have one on!
Mine came pre-scratched
But you can't see it at all when the screen is on. And when off it's barely visible, and you have to hold it just so to see it.
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Guys. And girls.
Check your Samsung user manual. Does it tell you not to use a screen protector? Yeah. It really does.
So: go without a screen protector if you want to, and if the screen does get scratched, bring the phone and the user manual to the store while you still have valid warranty. You should be able to get a new phone or a screen exchange.
It says it right in the manual. So if it does get scratched, use your rights as a consumer. You used your phone according to what is outlined in the manual and now it has a defect, so you get a repaired phone or a replacement. You know... That's what the warranty bit is all about.
padlad said:
I learnt the hard way, I used the Note 1 with no protection for 12 months and sold it with no scratches on the screen. Then on my Note 2 I used a Samsung flip cover, at some point the velvet coating picked up some grit and whilst it was in my pocket scratched the hell out of the screen! Now my Note 3 has a tempered glass screen protector on, and will always have one on!
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Even the cheapest tempered is 12 bucks and provides amazing protection. Totally worth it.
I use the Spigen Glass tR on my GN3 , GS4 and GS3
Cant leave the screen unprotected. Must have a screen protector on. Save you from the regret.
Maverick777 said:
No. Gorilla Glass 3 is the same as Gorilla Glass 2 except it's thinner. It's only scratch resistant, not scratch proof. Sand can easily scratch glass. You may not think your around any if you're not near a beach, but sand is every where. All it takes is a few grains to end up if you're pocket or a table you set your phone on to scratch it's pretty face. If you like living on the edge go for it, but I'll continue to use a screen protector.
Maybe someday we'll come up with inexpensive and tough Sapphire screens. That's when you won't have to worry about scratches. Since the only thing harder than sapphire are diamonds.
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I don't know why in this day and age, this common sense fact still has to be repeated in EVERY forum.
Questions on whether the screen is scratch proof keeps popping up in every forum, especially in the [Device]\[Accessories] Forum.
No Gorilla has ever liked, or likes sand up it's Arse !! NONE!
I have not used a screen protector in years. It just diminishes the nice touch screen feeling.
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acheney1990 said:
I have not used a screen protector in years. It just diminishes the nice touch screen feeling.
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If someone where to carefully inspect your phone under a light, they will be able to see micro scratches scattered across the screen.
acheney1990 said:
I have not used a screen protector in years. It just diminishes the nice touch screen feeling.
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That is why we have the hardened glass protectors... It isn't that plastic feel that seems to cause more friction when using the s-pen...
shaun0207 said:
I use the Spigen Glass tR on my GN3 , GS4 and GS3
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+1
And it looks and feels amazing to use. Well worth the money.
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sangreal said:
+1
And it looks and feels amazing to use. Well worth the money.
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Now you're making me interested. Does the protector feel the same as naked screen? I always want the smooth glassy feel of the screen.
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cb_jimmy said:
Now you're making me interested. Does the protector feel the same as naked screen? I always want the smooth glassy feel of the screen.
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It is glass.... A thin layer of hardened glass over the screen.... Feels like it's naked but gives awesome protection. Costs a bit more than the normal screen protector but well worth it...
The one I got - spigen glasT - has a few different coloured home key raisers in it too... Pick of black, clear or pink...
Oh, and the easiest install I've ever done with no bubbles... Line up on screen and then swipe finger down middle.... Lightly press out any air bubbles that are left, if some small bubbles left over, just leave for a day or two and they disappear... Brilliant....
Thanks, I think I might give one a try.
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Well i may end up going with film for now due to the issues everyone with the S7 Edge has had with glass. I love glas dont get me wrong but im going to waste money trying them out.
Sucks that Gorilla glass 5 scratches easy.
What do you guys recommend or are using. Wet or dry. I have never liked the wet kind but that may be the best option for now.
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Well i may end up going with film for now due to the issues everyone with the S7 Edge has had with glass. I love glas dont get me wrong but im going to waste money trying them out.
Sucks that Gorilla glass 5 scratches easy.
What do you guys recommend or are using. Wet or dry. I have never liked the wet kind but that may be the best option for now.
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This one is working rather well for me. It's a dry installation but it's not static cling. The material is kinda odd. Feels like a hybrid between static cling and the wet application ones. It's the best out now for the Note7 until a great static cling comes out. The only reason I wouldn't rate it very highly is because you can indent it with the included squeegee if you're not careful and if something gets stuck between it and your screen, you can't remove whatever it is. I used both films but second time was good enough.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HU6R7B6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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This one is working rather well for me. It's a dry installation but it's not static cling. The material is kinda odd. Feels like a hybrid between static cling and the wet application ones. It's the best out now for the Note7 until a great static cling comes out. The only reason I wouldn't rate it very highly is because you can indent it with the included squeegee if you're not careful and if something gets stuck between it and your screen, you can't remove whatever it is. I used both films but second time was good enough.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HU6R7B6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Thank you, that looks like a good option.
You'll see SPen indentations with the Spigen Flex protector...looks terrible with the screen off.
this is the combination of screen protector and case that i have:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I49E50O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01J7MPEGG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
here are some pics of them on my phone. as you see in the pics you cant tell that i have the screen protector on. it's that good. and it curves and sticks easy around the edge. i got a couple other screen protectors but they didnt play well will the cases i have. only the film ones work. and this one is not sticky, your fingers glides across it almost like glass. i have 2 glass ones and while they line up with holes and size, they dont fit with a case. the case pushes the corners of them up. the plesson case is pretty nice. it has cut outs of good size and the case hugs the phone good. it even has a little bit of a cut out on the side where the edge screen is so that you can interact with the edge screen much easier. the other cases i have go up a little too far on the edge screen imo.
I got the Zagg HD.....it sucks compared to glass. I remember these from before and how I disliked them.
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I got the Zagg HD.....it sucks compared to glass. I remember these from before and how I disliked them.
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Believe me i know! Unfortunately i need to use a case and glass right now looks like a difficult option if not impossible. Ill make the sacrifice right now but ill keep searching for a working glass as time goes on. Like i said, sucks gorilla 5 scratches so easily
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I got the Zagg HD.....it sucks compared to glass. I remember these from before and how I disliked them.
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Any orange peel on that one though? I bought it but haven't put it on yet.
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Slight.......but a plethora of grease smears from fingertips.
drmacrofish said:
Any orange peel on that one though? I bought it but haven't put it on yet.
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I have attached a link to my review for the IQ Shield that I did. Check it out there if you want. This one is just meh in my opinion.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/review/B01IABWP9E/R38FN9CRHTOWT4?ref_=glimp_1rv_cl
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Slight.......but a plethora of grease smears from fingertips.
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Yeah, that always seems to happen with these films. It work ok with the spen?
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You'll see SPen indentations with the Spigen Flex protector...looks terrible with the screen off.
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Oh right. I haven't used my SPen yet but that makes sense. So, I guess we have no really good protectors for this delicate gorilla glass 5? LOL
Official Samsung foil
https://youtu.be/hzukRhK8M6Y
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Sitting here pissed using my note 4. Watching a terrible screen protector from icarez on my note 7. Dont want to use it unless i get a nice protection.
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borijess said:
Sitting here pissed using my note 4. Watching a terrible screen protector from icarez on my note 7. Dont want to use it unless i get a nice protection.
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The Samsung one seems decent, it's not in my samsung store yet...
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Official Samsung foil
https://youtu.be/hzukRhK8M6Y
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Looks promising
I bought the icarez 2 pack. It was a b!tc4 to align put on. It literally took me over 30 minutes overall. There is still some small lint under but I did this at work on my desk. One side wouldn't stick and neither do the 4 corners so I used a heat gun to mold it into shape. I have to be careful when I put my case on as it will lift off if it pushes on it. So I have to start on 1 side (shown in 1 of the pictures) first then on the other side, pull the corners over the protectors so it doesn't push on them. Luckily my case is thin so I can stretch it out a bit.
The icarez covers a good portion of the sides so my case sits on top of the protector. Also you can see stylus marking on the protector. Visible when screen is off and viewing for an angle. But it's super clear and does not affect the clarity of the screen.
Sorry, I don't know if I put them in order but hopefully you can tell which has the case and which doesn't.
That Samsung one looks nice i had to take my zagg one off after a few hrs
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smooth703 said:
That Samsung one looks nice i had to take my zagg one off after a few hrs
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Uh oh. I got the Zagg too. Haven't put it on yet...
aznmode said:
I bought the icarez 2 pack. It was a b!tc4 to align put on. It literally took me over 30 minutes overall. There is still some small lint under but I did this at work on my desk. One side wouldn't stick and neither do the 4 corners so I used a heat gun to mold it into shape. I have to be careful when I put my case on as it will lift off if it pushes on it. So I have to start on 1 side (shown in 1 of the pictures) first then on the other side, pull the corners over the protectors so it doesn't push on them. Luckily my case is thin so I can stretch it out a bit.
The icarez covers a good portion of the sides so my case sits on top of the protector. Also you can see stylus marking on the protector. Visible when screen is off and viewing for an angle. But it's super clear and does not affect the clarity of the screen.
Sorry, I don't know if I put them in order but hopefully you can tell which has the case and which doesn't.
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I have thw same ones and did a crappy job. These screen protectors are crap.