Have no idea when will the tempered glass screen protector will be released...never use the common screen protective film as start to know the tempered glass guard,the 8H hardness protection makes the screen protector a nothing one....expect the glass guard comes early for my new GS4 mate...
greentaloy said:
Have no idea when will the tempered glass screen protector will be released...never use the common screen protective film as start to know the tempered glass guard,the 8H hardness protection makes the screen protector a nothing one....expect the glass guard comes early for my new GS4 mate...
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You will see "replacement" GS4 digitizers on eBay very soon. You know, the <$10 glass panels that have no digitizer circuitry but people buy them thinking they can fix it themselves and remove the old broken but still functional digitzer by themselves and destroy the display because AMOLED panels are extremely fragile.
I got one for $3.49 intentionally for my Galaxy S2. It works very well!
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You will see "replacement" GS4 digitizers on eBay very soon. You know, the <$10 glass panels that have no digitizer circuitry but people buy them thinking they can fix it themselves and remove the old broken but still functional digitzer by themselves and destroy the display because AMOLED panels are extremely fragile.
I got one for $3.49 intentionally for my Galaxy S2. It works very well!
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Would rather get a protective glass protector for the replacement screen guard is not a good solution,prevention is better than the fix...
I don't understand why people buy this or any screen protector.
I don't use wallet so i have my phone in my pocket shaking with some coins all day long.
After almost one year... No scratches at all.
Usually, if you change your screen, it's because you have broken it and a screen protector, tempered or not will not change anything in this case.
Maybe i missed something about those protections but it seems useless since Coring produce glasses for smartphones.
For me any scratches on display of my phone very annoying part of my life, and I don't want disassembly my phone, much more easy change the screen protector. Also, I hate plastic protectors, they are really sucks.
vantt1 said:
You will see "replacement" GS4 digitizers on eBay very soon. You know, the <$10 glass panels that have no digitizer circuitry but people buy them thinking they can fix it themselves and remove the old broken but still functional digitzer by themselves and destroy the display because AMOLED panels are extremely fragile.
I got one for $3.49 intentionally for my Galaxy S2. It works very well!
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Soo..you buy the fake digitizers and put them on top of your phone -screen??
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x4sper said:
Soo..you buy the fake digitizers and put them on top of your phone -screen??
-- Sent from my Palm Pre using Forums
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I have the same question, but I think that is what he means. It's actually a pretty good idea....if it worked. Which I doubt it would. The only question is then, how would it adhere to the screen?
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I have the same question, but I think that is what he means. It's actually a pretty good idea....if it worked. Which I doubt it would. The only question is then, how would it adhere to the screen?
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Easy. You just screw in the four corners with really small screws. lmao
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as per the title, which is the preferred screen protector for this device. thinking of getting one soon (an S4 that is)
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reg66 said:
as per the title, which is the preferred screen protector for this device. thinking of getting one soon (an S4 that is)
cheers
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actually, don't worry too much. i've used mediadevil on my S2 and it's been great. they're available for the S4 too.
Actually, you don't need to apply any protector to your phone, if you can stand for very minor scratch to your screen.
The corning glass is excellent scratch proof, I have been using no screen protector since my first iPhone 4 and coming with samsung s3, s4, iphone 5 and etc.... What you get is a better screen, color and contrast if you just don't mind the minor scratches.
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What you get is a better screen, color and contrast if you just don't mind the minor scratches.
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Using a Mime Glass protector and all the things you mention aren't affected at all. Color and contrast: same. Screen: better, while protected :good:
Pfeffernuss said:
Using a Mime Glass protector and all the things you mention aren't affected at all. Color and contrast: same. Screen: better, while protected :good:
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trust me, you can't beat physics law ...:laugh:
Maybe I've been using the wrong kind of screen protector, but all the ones i've used have a weird feel/touch to them that doesn't feel the same as the screen, so I don't use them
Never had a cracked/scratched screen either. Knock on wood. Maybe it's just luck
Credit Clown said:
Maybe I've been using the wrong kind of screen protector, but all the ones i've used have a weird feel/touch to them that doesn't feel the same as the screen, so I don't use them
Never had a cracked/scratched screen either. Knock on wood. Maybe it's just luck
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I use the iloome screenmate flex. It is really thin and it feels like nothing is on the screen, the touch sensitivity is great. I haven't used any of the other ones but this one gas been great.
johnny crapple said:
I use the iloome screenmate flex. It is really thin and it feels like nothing is on the screen, the touch sensitivity is great. I haven't used any of the other ones but this one gas been great.
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Thanks! I'll try one out when I get my s5 soon
the mime ghost protector looks great! and a lifetime warranty, they send you a new one if it gets scratched
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trust me, you can't beat physics law ...:laugh:
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You've seen two SGS4's side by side, one with and one without the Mime protector yes? And you really saw a noticable difference?
In that case: highly impressed by your amazing eye-sight :good:
I bought a cheap glass screen protector off of amazon. It was some generic one from China. With Amazon prime free shipping I couldn't pass it up.
pros: super clear, finger print resistant, protects screen well
cons: breaks after some abuse (though better this than the screen)
When my first one broke after considerable abuse I ordered two more to replace it. at $10 it wasn't bad. When the one I have on now breaks, I'll just pop my backup on and order another spare.
This cheap and the feel of real glass vs the Ghost Armor I had before, it's great.
-Jeff
js5752 said:
I bought a cheap glass screen protector off of amazon. It was some generic one from China. With Amazon prime free shipping I couldn't pass it up.
pros: super clear, finger print resistant, protects screen well
cons: breaks after some abuse (though better this than the screen)
When my first one broke after considerable abuse I ordered two more to replace it. at $10 it wasn't bad. When the one I have on now breaks, I'll just pop my backup on and order another spare.
This cheap and the feel of real glass vs the Ghost Armor I had before, it's great.
-Jeff
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I got mine on eBay and have the same philosophy. The glass fells like the screen and under abuse the tempered glass will crack.
It happened to me recently and I installed my spare and bought two more.
Can't beat the way the glass ones look and feel.
I also bought an aluminum button to extend the factory button. So now the home button is not recessed.
I have had my iloome screenmate for a good while and it hasn't cracked or anything and it has been used.
Glass is the only way to go
DieselDawg
Spigen glass t. Glass is the best imo
I'm rolling with Spigen Glast Nano Slim.
Berthaconners524 said:
If glass has suddenly become the "only way to go", where were we these past many years? I'm not paying upwards of $20 for a fancy screen protector when my cheap plastic one works very well. Can someone please come to my house and show me this apparent difference??
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$20 is cheap insurance to protect your screen. A plastic one isn't going to protect your screen from damage. It may protect it from scratches but not from being busted if your phone is dropped.
DieselDawg
You can't go wrong with the SPIGEN SGP Premium Tempered Glass Screen Protector, once you install it correctly it really holds and protects the screen from pocket scruffs.
My cousin got into a motorcycle accident last year and the screen protector w/ the Spigen slim armor case protected his phone.
Tempered glass is the only thing for me from now on. $5 on eBay. Feels excellent, optically clear to me. Same screen sensitivity to me.
No need to blow 20+$ on big names. I break it, buy 5 more. No big deal.
Buy plastic sheets and the scratch and peel off in a week.
Even no name temp glass is better.
For me is the anti-glare screen protectors, for read is the best choice.
Curious of people's thoughts given the inclusion of gorilla glass 4 which is supposed to be pretty good. If you are going to use one, standard or going to thicken it up with tempered glass?
I don't put them on with phones using a curved display, in this case 2.5d or whatever they're calling it. I don't like when the tempered glass doesn't cover the entire screen. I'll just be using one of the clear spigen cases
Already ordered a $4 tempered glass protector on Amazon and should have it here by Tuesday.
I prefer glass since it feels better than the plastic protectors but thats just my opinion. It's either you protect with a case and some form of screen protector, or you don't at all.
I haven't tried a screen protector since my droid incredible and even took that one off. I get phone about every 6 months and have never used them. No scratches visible to naked eye on any. Doesn't mean they're not needed at all, just not for my uses or wifes
Nope. Never had, never will. No screen protector, no case. I'm just careful with my stuff.
Protagoras said:
Nope. Never had, never will. No screen protector, no case. I'm just careful with my stuff.
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youre just like my dad, i don't know how he has kept his iphone 5 and currently 6, in perfect condition w/o any protector or case
I've got an S3 in perfect condition without a screen protector. I won't be getting one for the S6 either but I WILL be purchasing a warranty plan from Samsung.. just in case.
i never installed one on my S3 and sold it after having it for a year without a single scratch,. i have an S4 now for the past 2 years, no protector and screen is still flawless as if it came out of the box.. so my S6 won't have one either.
My Nexus 5 shattered pretty easily, so I'll be using a tempered glass screen protector
I'll be ordering this.
Had my current device (at least the one I've kept) with nothing but the paltry Gorilla Glass 2 on it for over two years now. Screen remains in immaculate condition.
No screen protector for me.
Droid_Evo_8 said:
I'll be ordering this.
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be careful, some verified purchased reviews have been posted... not good. i would wait to see if they improve their design bc their first iteration seems to suck
There are two versions of it. The dry one is the one in the link and it doesnt cover edges of the S6 edge. There is a wet application version which covers the edges.
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be careful, some verified purchased reviews have been posted... not good. i would wait to see if they improve their design bc their first iteration seems to suck
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K, thanx for the heads-up.
Yes. It wouldn't hurt to have a screen protector on your phone. It's added protection. Here's what I've found on Amazon. It's currently on sale for $1.95, pretty cheap yet high quality screen protectors. Check this out.
IllumiShield
i work construction, phone is in my pocket all day. i use my legs to help pick things up and push so im real interested in this temp. glass
never bother with a screen protector with any of my phones with gorilla glass. Even though gorilla glass still scratches none were noticeable with the screen on. The feel and clarity of a naked screen is so much better than any screen protector including temp glass ones. I would only consider a temper glass screen protector if im not using a case but i rather have a bulk of a case than having to use a screen protector.
Yes, Spigen as always!
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Nope. Never had, never will. No screen protector, no case. I'm just careful with my stuff.
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^^what he said^^
I literally never ever drop my phones and can usually keep my phones scratch/ding free, even on the screen.
at most i'll buy a phantom skin/invisihield to use on the back of the phone when i lay it on a surface, but the screen always stays uncovered.
I ordered a screen protector yesterday for $1.99. It'll be more than sufficient until some of the glass ones are refined and are perfect.
http://www.amazon.com/Protector-amF...rds=samsung+galaxy+s6+screen+protector+amfilm
Will you be using any screen protectors? I got 2 for free so will try it, will be tricky with air bubbles and dust.
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Will you be using any screen protectors? I got 2 for free so will try it, will be tricky with air bubbles and dust.
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The Mi4C uses Concore glass which is a product of Gorilla Glass but has the LCD and Digitizer fused together. That means if the glass even slightly cracks you'll have to replace the entire LCD/Digitizer assembly. Even though the Mi4C has a good repairability score, it might be difficult or expensive to get parts as this a phone for the Chinese market only. Using some form of screen protection is essential.
PS: Just google a few guides on how to apply a screen protector properly, I've done so many times without any dust or bubbles creeping in.
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The Mi4C uses Concore glass which is a product of Gorilla Glass but has the LCD and Digitizer fused together. That means if the glass even slightly cracks you'll have to replace the entire LCD/Digitizer assembly. Even though the Mi4C has a good repairability score, it might be difficult or expensive to get parts as this a phone for the Chinese market only. Using some form of screen protection is essential.
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Thanks, I'll definitely use one
Make sure to get the tempered glass variety, as the plastic-based ones are often grippy (making swipes more difficult as your finger kind of sticks to the screen) and more reflective (more difficult to see in the sun), as well as less transparent (screen seems dimmer, and sometimes has artifacts). Tempered glass screen protectors are more expensive than the plastic-based ones and sell for about $5. That said, I've seen suppliers offering the display now, they sell for about $60.
http://www.vopmart.com/pa1013245.html
Ye I have a tempered glass one, always used a plastic on my old phones, which is much slimmer but as you say, you can feel the difference :good:
I hear the standard mi4c screen doesnt have such a great olephobic coating, so its a fingerprint magnet. can anyone confirm or deny this statement? sounds like the best screen protector is a tempered glass with good olephobic coating. can anyone recommend a good one?
I applied the standard screen protector that came for free and have one bubble but its on the bezel so I can live with that. Only problem is it attracts a lot of fingerprints
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I hear the standard mi4c screen doesnt have such a great olephobic coating, so its a fingerprint magnet. can anyone confirm or deny this statement? sounds like the best screen protector is a tempered glass with good olephobic coating. can anyone recommend a good one?
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Yep, I confirm. No or poor oleophobic coating, it is a real fingerprint magnet
I don't use a screen protector, not even the free platic one that came with the phone... just don't like them.
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I hear the standard mi4c screen doesnt have such a great olephobic coating, so its a fingerprint magnet. can anyone confirm or deny this statement? sounds like the best screen protector is a tempered glass with good olephobic coating. can anyone recommend a good one?
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Nillkin have a tempered glass screen protector for the Mi4i/4c, called NILLKIN Amazing H. I've heard they're one of the better ones, since Nillkin is also a big brand when it comes to cases and screen protectors.
You can find it on AliExpress for 7-10 dollar. It's probably available at other places as well.
I see nillkin also has an Amazing H+ version.. www.nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=&id=5584&page=1
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I see nillkin also has an Amazing H+ version.. www.nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=&id=5584&page=1
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Hm, yea. You know the difference between H and H+?
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Hm, yea. You know the difference between H and H+?
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Just comparing the product pages, The H is 0.33m and H+ is 0.3mm. H+ looks to have 2.5D edging craft, whatever that is.
I only use nillkin for all my phones. They fit great and applying them is very easy, because they pack a lot of extras in the box (like wet and dry wipes to clean your screen, tape to remove dust particles, microfibre cloth...). I always need just about 2 minutes to apply them without any bubbles or dust. If there is a dust particle left after applying, just lift the screen protector carefully and use the tape to remove the dust
i found that Edge Control goes crazy when the phone is connected to the PSU and charging. After some minutes of using the Edge controls suddenly do the "back" function all over again. This happens when i just hold the phone in the left hand (not tapping with the fingers - just holding it on both sides in one hand). Can you confirm this? I am using latest sMIUI 5.11.5 (clean installed). If i unplug the typ c connector - all goes back to normal within one minute.
I found this one, wondering if anyone tried this one yet....?
[3 PACK] Essential Phone Screen Protector, LK [Tempered Glass] with Lifetime Replacement Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072NB1NJY/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_ZweTzbDZHA8MB
Yes. It's not good.
808phoneaddict said:
I found this one, wondering if anyone tried this one yet....?
[3 PACK] Essential Phone Screen Protector, LK [Tempered Glass] with Lifetime Replacement Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072NB1NJY/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_ZweTzbDZHA8MB
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Right now all the screen protectors are bad.
Until they come up with a new and improved version, assume all are bad.
I've tried two on Amazon and got the exact same results.
I asked for and received a refund both times.
tech_head said:
Right now all the screen protectors are bad.
Until they come up with a new and improved version, assume all are bad.
I've tried two on Amazon and got the exact same results.
I asked for and received a refund both times.
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Which 2 brands have you tried?
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Which 2 brands have you tried?
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This company says they only cover the flat part of the screen. Lie.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B074M7S4HR/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This one just claims a perfect fit.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0747911H7/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Neither fits.
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This company says they only cover the flat part of the screen. Lie.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B074M7S4HR/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This one just claims a perfect fit.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0747911H7/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Neither fits.
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Thank you for pointing it out. I (and other probably) appreciate the info. Ill definitely spread the word if I find one that works, or doesn't!
I returned these based on the reviews. No phone yet so didnt test myself, but why wait to be even further disappointed
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071XHTLGR/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073ZBNLMB/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That's the only decent screen protector that fits right now. There's also a matte finish one. It's not tempered glass, but you get 8. The fit is much better than all of the tempered glass ones on Amazon. It's not 100% perfect as tiny bit of the edge don't stick but you won't notice from the distance unlike the current tempered glass.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073ZBNLMB/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That's the only decent screen protector that fits right now. There's also a matte finish one. It's not tempered glass, but you get 8. The fit is much better than all of the tempered glass ones on Amazon. It's not 100% perfect as tiny bit of the edge don't stick but you won't notice from the distance unlike the current tempered glass.
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If any part of a screen protector doesn't stick then all manner of stuff will get stuck in between. For those w/ colored borders, that's not much of an issue but completely clear ones will eventually show all the dust and stuff on it.
I'm waiting this protectors "http://www.skinomi.com/essential-ph-1.html"
Only avalaible the 10/05/2017
i'll buy this model "http://www.skinomi.com/sk31879-ph-1-phone-skin-protector.html"
benshoes said:
I'm waiting this protectors "http://www.skinomi.com/essential-ph-1.html"
Only avalaible the 10/05/2017
i'll buy this model "http://www.skinomi.com/sk31879-ph-1-phone-skin-protector.html"
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I don't like the feel of this stuff on the screen. It doesn't feel smooth.
It's 3M Urethane film. I have it on the front of my cars.
Ok don't try this one
Definite halo on this one
[3 PACK] Essential Phone Screen Protector, LK [Tempered Glass] with Lifetime Replacement Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072NB1NJY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fHJUzb4M12ED5
The essential screen isn't flat. I don't see a viable glass protector coming. It'd have to be super thin with a really strong adhesive to make it stick to the sides.
foodplz said:
The essential screen isn't flat. I don't see a viable glass protector coming. It'd have to be super thin with a really strong adhesive to make it stick to the sides.
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Actually much like the iPhone, it's flat until you get to the edge.
If the current round of protectors was 2mm smaller they would fit.
But for me, it doesn't matter.
I'm returning the phone.
There's still a thin bezel on the side that can handle adhesive on it so if they release one with black borders, I'd get it as the black borders won't show the halo effect even if it's not completely stuck on the outer edges. That's what I have on my iPhones. The display area is glass while the borders are plastic so they flex more.
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There's still a thin bezel on the side that can handle adhesive on it so if they release one with black borders, I'd get it as the black borders won't show the halo effect even if it's not completely stuck on the outer edges. That's what I have on my iPhones. The display area is glass while the borders are plastic so they flex more.
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Jus wait for the accessories to start coming out. Sounds like essential is open to 3rd parties making cases and screen protectors... So just got to hold on...this is what it sounded like from the reddit AMA
I have a Sopi 3M matte skin on the back and it helps with the grip a little but not by much... definitely helps w/ the fingerprints though... lol since it's matte, there can be visible smudges from time to time depending on how dirty/sweaty your paws are... I did read the AMA and they should've worked w/ case manufacturers long before release. I understand they want to keep it close to their vest until release (as to not tip off the competition) but they didn't ship the phone until much later than they said they would so in that time they could've sent out the outside schematics/dimensions to case manufacturers. No excuse!
The situation is the same for any devices that have curved edges. I'm not sure why companies just don't apply adhesive to the whole screen protector. A solution is using UV glue on a glass screen protector that isn't fully covered with adhesive. I've used the Whitedome on my Galaxy S8+ and it works really well. You should be able to buy the UV glue and UV lamp from Amazon and apply it to any glass screen protector. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KZmF8uQESI
I've been using this case: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/SEA...er-Hard-Cover-Case-For-LeEco/32856125151.html
And unfortunately all of the very-good-fit screen protectors which stretch to the edge are interfering with it. They both try to cling to the edges of the screen, which causes the screen protector to be pushed upwards and get dislodged.
Can anybody recommend something that is a better fit to this case?
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I've been using this case: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/SEA...er-Hard-Cover-Case-For-LeEco/32856125151.html
And unfortunately all of the very-good-fit screen protectors which stretch to the edge are interfering with it. They both try to cling to the edges of the screen, which causes the screen protector to be pushed upwards and get dislodged.
Can anybody recommend something that is a better fit to this case?[/QUdon even
I have two x727s and use the exact same case on my primary daily phone, and I have a really thin one on the other phone.
For me this is absolutely the best case, plus it actually does a great job protecting the screen, with its lip.
I also tried a screen protector. But eventually grew tired of messing with it and took it off.
At this point, I haven't had a screen protector for about a year, and believe or not, my screen still looks like new, with no scratches at all, none!
Unless, there is too much risk with your daily usage, maybe consider not using one. With that case, you probably don't need a screen protector?
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tsongming said:
At this point, I haven't had a screen protector for about a year, and believe or not, my screen still looks like new, with no scratches at all, none!
Unless, there is too much risk with your daily usage, maybe consider not using one. With that case, you probably don't need a screen protector?
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I've replaced the screen with a cheap one I found on AliExpress (suspected to be from a Cool S1) and I'm not sure if the replacement one has any sort of reinforced glass (like the Gorilla Glass 4 the LePro3 originally had) to protect it from scratches and shatters. That's why I need the screen protector.
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I've replaced the screen with a cheap one I found on AliExpress (suspected to be from a Cool S1) and I'm not sure if the replacement one has any sort of reinforced glass (like the Gorilla Glass 4 the LePro3 originally had) to protect it from scratches and shatters. That's why I need the screen protector.
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Okay, I misunderstood. So you replaced the entire LCD screen?
I will let you know if I find a protective screen.
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Okay, I misunderstood. So you replaced the entire LCD screen?
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Yep. During cooking some oil got between the glass and the LCD, and it stained it. I had to replace the entire assembly.
Thanks for looking out for glass screen protectors - I've tried a few but they all weren't a good fit with a case.
Hi,
I just replaced the display and the battery. it came with a sreen protector but unfortunatly it doesn't stick on the borders.
I'm looking for a better quality one.