Matte screen protector -> bad - Galaxy Note 4 Accessories

Hi all, just a quick post to let you guys know my experience with a matte screen protector i bought.
The reason i bought this one was because of the fast and free 2-day delivery just because i needed one. I got 5 very small scratches on the curved side of my screen and i was surprised about how fast it scratched compared to my S2 which has been in the same pockets.
So the main issue with this screen protector is that the screen got a bit blurry but worst of all: i see some kind of buzz going all over my screen, like when its wet. I can see red, blue and green pixels, mainly red and green though, only blue when i look carefully.
Maybe its because its a bad and cheap screen protector or because of the high density of pixels on the note 4, i dont really care as it is only a temporary screen protector but its very very very annoying.
http://www.smartphonehoesjes.nl/anti-fingerprint-screenprotector-samsung-galaxy-n-8435831.html
I've tried to capture a photo but it was not visible so i cant show it to you guys.

The problems you described were actually the characteristics of a Matte Screen Protector.. I can't technically explain it to you as I dont know how it is made, but thats how it is.

Yeah I was just gonna say, all matte screen protectors look like that. Nothing new here lol.

I using one now and ordered the anker ones should be here soon. The benefits of no fingerprints and no reflection are good.

Something tells me "smartphonehoesjes.nl" isn't going to be the best of all websites to buy a screen protector (even though it means cover in Dutch), maybe that's just me. Get a tempered glass screen protector, it's worked great for me. I have MIME Ghost Glass. Not cheap though.

That's simply how matte screen protectors work. You have not received a defective product.

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[Q] Clarivue Screen Protector

Has anyone used these Clairvue Screen Protectors for the G2? If so, how are they and did you get the ultra-clear or anti-glare?
I have the ultra-clear one and it is so clear I can't tell it's there. It's easy to apply, Looks great, and feels almost exactly like the glass underneath it. You can't even tell it's there. I highly recommend them.
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just ordered one too
Ordered mine since I loved them on my Nexus One. I got the UltraClear as well!
I think I'm gonna order the privacy finish one.
I've been looking for a decent quality static cling screen protector. This one sounds pretty good. Does anyone have the Anti-Glare one? How does it look? Does it darken the screen much? Does it keep finger prints off?
gantou said:
I've been looking for a decent quality static cling screen protector. This one sounds pretty good. Does anyone have the Anti-Glare one? How does it look? Does it darken the screen much? Does it keep finger prints off?
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I believe all anti-glare films, regardless of the brand, will do that and also decrease the clarity of the screen. It's just how they work.
I bought Clarivue ultra clear the same time i ordered my otterbox, the otterbox screen protector was really good. But the Clarivue protector is amazing, install was not hard at all. I did an amazing job installing it no bubbles or lint at all. I showed the phone to my friend and he couldn't believe that i had a screen protector on. The cut is perfect covers the whole screen. When you install it make sure you put some tape on the edges, it will be easier to align the protector. i took pics of the phone with the screen protector on, i was just trying to show that no lint is present.
These protectors are awesome. No one could tell that I even have a screen protector on! They fit extremely well and feel exactly like the glass, unlike zagg or similar which gives you a rubbery feel and creates more friction than anything else (annoying as hell if you use swype). Highly recommend!
Been using them for years, love them, thats all I buy for my devices, thats the first thing I do when I get a new device is get the Clarivue screen protector.
Just ordered the Ultra Clear screen protector.
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just orderd one to my mobile to, its so easy to put on in the video i saw. thx for the coupon 2
i recived mine today. its pretty good but the ****ing problem that annoys me is that its not exactly cut!! it doesnt cover the whole screen... is urs perfect fit or should i contact them?
i have the clarivue anti-glare and its decent but this is probably the second anti-glare ive ever bought for a phone so i don't have much experience with them. compared to the first one i bought from tmobile its definitely an upgrade... fingerprints are visible after a while and the screen is diminished a bit but overall i do like it. the cut isn't perfect as it doesn't cover certain areas completely but i mean its like a millimeter off.
romdroid. said:
i recived mine today. its pretty good but the ****ing problem that annoys me is that its not exactly cut!! it doesnt cover the whole screen... is urs perfect fit or should i contact them?
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I had to take off the ultra clear screen protector, because it got scratched up. Could not stand all the scratches. I installed the second one, but its not a perfect fit like the first clarivue protector. Im not sure why the second was was not a perfect fit, but i will leave it on.
Does anyone have a new coupon code?
the protect331 expired...
Alright I got the new code, just ordered the Anti-Glare screen protector.
I'm pretty satisfied with the ultra clear protector, so now i'm trying these out.
Dratz, I should have checked this forum before I bought mine, haha.
I grabbed http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220676439684 for $3.99
I'll let you guys know if its any good.
I,was waiting for HTC Desire Z screen protectors to hit the market because I can't order anything...
after 3 months of use my screen protector started to loose (mostly because of the dust i got between the display glass and the protector when i mounted it)
i have dropped keys and a heavy metallic cigarette lighter on my phone while i had my screen protector on and i noticed when removed it today that my screen looked as it did when my phone were brand new
Mounted the new protector today (since i got 2 when i ordered it) without getting any dust particles under it and it still looks brand new
Too bad the rest of my phone starts to look quite used

What's a good screen protector?

What's a good screen protector?
gorilla glass,so don't need it
btw the best screen protector is by BRANDO
Even with Gorilla Glass i would want one for anti-glare and anti-fingerprint measures.
There are many conflicting reports on the web re the screen, where does it state that it has Gorilla Glass.
Wrapsol, Google it or YouTube it..
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cheltenham2004 said:
There are many conflicting reports on the web re the screen, where does it state that it has Gorilla Glass.
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lg italy on twitter.
nah, my opinion would be don't use any screen protector. the screen already has a stereoscopic film w/c makes the display a bit pale. so putting on a screen protector might affect the viewing quality more... been using mine for some time now and still doesn't have a single scratch on the screen(*crossing fingers)...
So now that the phone is released who is going to be putting screen protectors on them and does anyone know what the best method is for putting a screen protector on.
I have a screen protector on mine (don't trust the phone yet, nor do i have a whole lot of trust in myself). 3D still works great and the 2D viewing experience is, in practice, unaffected. Installation depends on the kind of screen protector you are going to use.
SinSilla said:
I have a screen protector on mine (don't trust the phone yet, nor do i have a whole lot of trust in myself). 3D still works great and the 2D viewing experience is, in practice, unaffected. Installation depends on the kind of screen protector you are going to use.
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How did you put your screen protector on?
Well, i just put it on.
It's a PIXXENO C82RS (crystal clear, no adhesive). The only difficulty is aligning the screen protector properly since you'll notice even half a milimeter. Besides that you should pay close attention to dust since you would notice that as well beneath the protector. But it's relatively thick and easy to apply without airbubbles.
I'm looking to get a nice screen protector for mine too. btw, so happy with this phone! everyone I show is blown away by the 3d! usually saying "I thought it would be a gimmick but thats really good!"
For my wifes iphone I just got a generic screen protector and used a drop of water to apply and a baby's plastic spoon (solid but soft enough not to scrach/mark the plastic) to push any bubbles out.
Brando ultra clear screen protector became available few days ago - I've just ordered one.
Currently I have Proporta's universal 4.5" protector. It's better than nothing, but I feel it's too thick and doesn't adhere completely to the screen at the edges. (I know 4.5" is different than O3D's nominal 4.3" screen diagonal, but the protector almost perfectly covers the screen + keys, everything except upper area with front camera.)
I bought screen protector for Samsung Galaxy S, it perfectly fits the Optimus P920 screen, i only cut about 1-2cm at the bottom. The whole screen of P920 and touch buttons is covered, its really perfectly fits to Optimus 3D
I bought two packed pieces of it for about 6,50€ .
Just applied Brando ultra clear protector to the screen. Very happy with it, it's nearly 100% transparent.
Naturally I hate putting on screen protector or cases on my phone. I came from SGS to O3D and I didn't need a screen protector (a real gorilla ). Unfortunately I have seen some little scratches on my O3D . It looks like I will be parting with this phone sooner
Even with Gorilla Glass i would want one for anti-glare and anti-fingerprint measures.
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gorilla glass only goes so much if you have, for example, specks of sand in your pocket or if the phone falls in gravel/tarmac..
Screec Protectors FTW
Could anyone recommand a good (tested!) screen protection that have the properties of anti-glare and anti-fingerprint? Some ebay links?
I´m using EXIM screen protectors: http://shop.eximstyle.com/ quality is good, price is cheap and fitment is perfect.
ebay link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/3x-Exim-Anti-Glare-Screen-Protector-for-LG-Optimus-3D-P920-/310402174660?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4845694ec4#ht_5620wt_952
I have theese in my TOMTOM navigator, 3 different phone, DSLR Cameras etc..

Anti-Glare Screen Protectors?

Hello XDA,
I was wondering if anyone knew of a good Anti-Glare screen protector that does not distort image quality? I saw one at the AT&T store but reading the reviews, they stated that the white became "hazy." I not too sure whether I want my whites to be "hazy" since the screen looks great itself. I use my phone alot and would like to extend the battery life so I would dim the brightness to the lowest point, thus in sunlight, it is EXTREMELY hard to see. I was wondering maybe a anti-glare screen would help me see my screen better. Whats your opinion?
BTW! I have a WHITE skyrocket. Would the anti-glare screen make it look grey?
Oh yeah, and Im not a fan of how the invisible shield feels. It gets very sticky and rough. Also turns yellow after some time like my macbook pro. I had it shielded and it turned yellow at the mousepad and hand rest area.
Yeah anti glare sucks. Dont get them. Distorts the image badly. Atleast the att ones do
silver03wrx said:
Yeah anti glare sucks. Dont get them. Distorts the image badly. Atleast the att ones do
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Anyone recommendations on a good anti-glare screen protector? I been searching around and havent really found any thats considered good.. Really need one.. Really hard to see with the display brightness all the way down in the sun.. and the battery doesnt last as long as I need it to..
Thinking about getting the power skin battery pack but I heard bad reviews. Also my phone is white so it would look awful, i think.
Also I'd avoid the "iVisor" Screen protector which ATT sells. It has black "Masks" on the top and bottom. This would be fine except that a few parts of the silver "Samsung" writing at the bottom show through where the clear button areas are.
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http://www.discountcell.com/cellular/p/saskyrocket-sgh-i727_bz-hssk-1111_12
BodyGuardz HD Anti-Glare Screenguardz. I just got them in the mail and put one on the screen of my phone. It's easy to install. I can watch a movie in the sunlight without much bother. The image distortion is negligible unless you like shoving the screen an inch away from your face. It is very clear.
I wanted something with anti-glare since I tried using one of the ZAGG protectors and, while it was scratch proof, it still glared and gave my screen the texture of an orange peel.
The BodyGuardz protector is perfect for me and while it is not scratch proof, it will protect your screen. (besides they send you 2 protectors instead of the 1 normally sold by other brands)
So many different kind of anti-glare screen protectors.. I hope a decent one surfaces soon.. If not ill just settle for whichever is around.. Also if Samsung doesnt fix our screens with the lines in them, I'd say the best thing to do for me is to cover it up with the anti-glare screen protector so I wouldnt notice it much. lol.
Kind of sad though. But I guess tricking yourself is better than noticing it everyday. No?
anyone have used this can get a review?
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Just picked up the white moshi anti- glare from the ATT store. I previously had Ghost Armor on and I prefer this one. Good touch response and good out in daylight and movies still look crisp enough. But the antiglare does refract light coming up from the screen a bit, trade off for light refraction hitting your screen from the top.
I had the Moshi iVisor for the Galaxy SII and it was very nice. However, I have seen/read that it covers part of the "SAMSUNG" at the bottom of the phone.
I liked it, but at times it was a little too thick. It just felt like all of my taps didn't register.
But if you don't mind cutting off some of the lettering, this would be a good means of protection.
They fixed the Samsung lettering on the white one, no longer shows through. Plus on the white skyrocket, it helps limit the led bleed through in the home keys.
Personally, I find the texture smooth and responsive. Didn't like the orange peel of the ghost armor. After a couple of days, I do notice the distortion when watching movies... wish the skyrocket HD had come out sooner.
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Moshi finally has some white anti glare screen protectors. You have to get them at the At&t store online though and they are $25 :-(
SO anyone with Bodyguardz HD Anti-Glare can recommend it ? I bought the Bestskinsever one and the glare is crazy compared to the screen with out the SP. So shopping around for the Anti-Glare one right now. IS BZ-HSSK-1111 any good ?
Realook and SGP both make very good screen protectors - I personally use SGP myself and it does not distort image quality in any way, while simultaneously having a good glassy feel.
I have the Moshi anti glare (black) on my Skyrocket from the AT&T store. It does distort the screen and causes my eyes to go wacky after a while. I can't endorse it at all.
XO Skins?
Just ordered screen protectors from XO Skins. It's a wet apply protector that some co-workers of mine recommend. Anybody use them? They claim to not have the orange peel look and will fill in or hide some existing scratches. My Skyrocket has a small vertical scratch that's annoying me.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=320807851399&index=7&nav=SEARCH&nid=93215223500
Ghost armor quality wet apply skin for a buck! I think two full bodys are like 5 or ten still a good deal.
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http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=320807851399&index=7&nav=SEARCH&nid=93215223500
Ghost armor quality wet apply skin for a buck! I think two full bodys are like 5 or ten still a good deal.
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How do you know thats ghost armor
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How do you know thats ghost armor
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i said quality. bought the full body and returned my ghost armor.
I got the ghost armor full body in black carbon fiber and I love it. Total cost was $26 from www.ghost-armor.com during presidents day sale
So I bought 1 and 1 for my HTC view and have to say I like it !
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[Pictures] Spigen SGP Ultra Crystal Screen Protector

I got my screen protector in the mail today and put it on my phone. I figured I should share my thoughts along with some pictures for those who are looking at screen protectors.
The pack came with two screen protectors, a squeegee, some dust removal stickers, and a small micro fiber cloth. The protector was not too bad to put on, pretty similar to other dry application ones and the Realook which I have used on my Samsung Vibrant. It was kind of tough to align because the screen protector is literally exactly the width of your screen, so if you're off alignment, it looks horrible.
The screen protector is definitely super clear. It also is a fingerprint magnet, and it feels slightly tacky. I'm hoping that tackiness will go away as it gets more use, because I like being able to glide over my screen smoothly.
One huge disadvantage with this screen protector is that because of the curved screen, the protector only covers the flat part. It is definitely noticeable when you see it closer. I tried taking pictures to depict this. I also with they would have just had the protector cover the FFC. I'm not sure how it would actually affect the optics (if at all), but I really hate that cut out! Overall, I'm decently content with my purchase, but I would love to see pics and reviews for BSE when those arrive since I'm considering that for the back, and even replace the front if I end up not liking the Spigen.
Thanks so much for these. I used the SGP on my Gnex and loved it. There's something special about these Crystal series ones but I don't remember what it is.
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I got the Ultra Clear for my N4. It hasn't arrived yet, so for now I'm using my spare One X Oleophobic. The Oleophobic is great, really good for repelling fingerprints, I would have got it but when I bought my N4 UltraClear they weren't selling the Oleo. Thanks for the pictures, it seems to fit a lot better than the One X SGP protectors did on the One X. Doesn't look too bad at all.
I got the crystal clear and I have the same issue with the protector being too small. I know that this has been the case with some their other protectors, but I'm going to have to try some other brands. I can't stand it being cut off like this.
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Where did you get it from ?
juventuss said:
Where did you get it from ?
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The Spigen website.
I wonder if using the Google Bumper will hide the fact that it doesn't quite reach the edges.
I got the oleophobic one in today from SGP, it doesnt cover the whole screen either. Better than nothing i guess for now.
I'm starting to have a huge distaste for the curved screens. Feels nice with the hardware buttons on my S3, but looks like utter garbage with a screen protector.
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The Spigen website.
I wonder if using the Google Bumper will hide the fact that it doesn't quite reach the edges.
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The bumper does not cover it.
Also big warning for people looking to buy SGP: The light sensor is covered by this screen protector (not cut out like most) and it interfered with the functionality of the phone. In the past I've had screen protectors that went over the sensor without issue, but with this particular protector and phone, it did not work.
For example if i went to make a phone call, the screen would stay dark even if i took the screen away from my face. Also auto brightness didn't work either. I had to cut the film to expose the sensors. Everything is working normally now. Anyone else have this issue?
Also received mine today, dont have the phone yet though. Not feeling too happy about it already seeing as it doesnt cover the curved screen too well... Money down the drain then :s
Mine will arrive today and I plan to put it in a case so its not a big deal. The SGP on my Note 2 didn't go all the way to the edge either. A tpu case fixed that and everything was covered.
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Good thing I waited. I am planning on using this phone with screen protectors only and I can't pay for a high quality one that looks pretty bad IMO.
Looks great. SGP never usually covers the entire front. It is always just a tad bit smaller.
You guys do know it has to be cut smaller because the curved edges will make the protector peel right?
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You guys do know it has to be cut smaller because the curved edges will make the protector peel right?
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Yes, I'm just hoping someone finds out a way to make t stick over the curved glass. I guess I am going to have to go with a wet screen protector.
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You guys do know it has to be cut smaller because the curved edges will make the protector peel right?
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Yes, but it stops way short of the curve. It literally just covers the display (width wise). They could have extended it a bit further. This is going to leave a gap, even with a TPU case on it.
How is the smoothness of these screen protectors? I really like the way zagg HD screen protectors feel and I'm looking for something similar.
Just received mine today. Installation was straightforward and the dust removal stickers easily snatched up the remaining few bits of dust at the end. The surface slickness is shockingly poor at first but improves drastically after just a few minutes.
The film doesn't run all the way to the edge due to the curvature of the screen, but there may be a solution. Steinheil makes a dry application edge to edge film called Curved Crystal for the SGS3 which also has a curved edge screen. If there is enough interest, I'm sure they will make one for the N4.
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How is the smoothness of these screen protectors? I really like the way zagg HD screen protectors feel and I'm looking for something similar.
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I'm not sure how smooth the zagg HDs are, but right after you put the screen protector on, it is really tacky. But it gets much more smoother as you use it. I think that as you use it more, you're depositing more skin oils onto to screen protector and it kind of "seasons" the screen protector.
This sounds weird, but I just put a bunch of fingerprints on it, then I distributed it using a dry kimwipe (i'm sure a microfiber would work too) and after using it for about 24 hours, it's pretty much as slick as you would expect from the bare glass. Also, of course there is no orange peel feeling since this is a dry application screen protector.
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Just received mine today. Installation was straightforward and the dust removal stickers easily snatched up the remaining few bits of dust at the end. The surface slickness is shockingly poor at first but improves drastically after just a few minutes.
The film doesn't run all the way to the edge due to the curvature of the screen, but there may be a solution. Steinheil makes a dry application edge to edge film called Curved Crystal for the SGS3 which also has a curved edge screen. If there is enough interest, I'm sure they will make one for the N4.
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they already emailed me back saying they don't have plans to make any.

rainbow effect or just bad quality screen protector?

Hi guys
Yesterday i bought a new screen protector (ceramic screen protector, i guess its a mix of pmma and tpu) and now when the display is off i saw vertical lines (similar to rainbow effect) i cant put images because of xda forum rules. I would like to know if someone have the same issues
I have a Huawei P30 and i had already put 4 tempered glass protectors and always get some white edges. Also i would like to ask you if white edges can damage the cellphone
Yeah. That's always from the screen protector. But the only way to really make sure is to remove the screen protector and check. I stopped using tempered screens because of this reason. full adhesive screen protectors exist and don't give you this rainbow effect but they are quite rare.
Lucky for you, I'd like to share you want ended my quest for the perfect screen protector. It's this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LFZR671/
or anything that uses this technology. I believe Jetech screen protectors are similar but couldn't find one for LGV30.
They adhere to the screen perfectly like they don't exist at all, and they don't have that yucky cheap plastic film feeling to the touch. I swear they almost feel like there's no screen protector at all.
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Yeah. That's always from the screen protector. But the only way to really make sure is to remove the screen protector and check. I stopped using tempered screens because of this reason. full adhesive screen protectors exist and don't give you this rainbow effect but they are quite rare.
Lucky for you, I'd like to share you want ended my quest for the perfect screen protector. It's this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LFZR671/
or anything that uses this technology. I believe Jetech screen protectors are similar but couldn't find one for LGV30.
They adhere to the screen perfectly like they don't exist at all, and they don't have that yucky cheap plastic film feeling to the touch. I swear they almost feel like there's no screen protector at all.
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Actually the one i have had ton of adhesive on it (it was a nightmare to put it on because of the dust). Maybe is something with the layers of the materials i expect.
Maybe you can answer me
Do you know if white edges or the "halo effect" damage the phone or it just an aesthetic thing?
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Actually the one i have had ton of adhesive on it (it was a nightmare to put it on because of the dust). Maybe is something with the layers of the materials i expect.
Maybe you can answer me
Do you know if white edges or the "halo effect" damage the phone or it just an aesthetic thing?
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It's hard to tell. I never gotten white edges on any tempered screen. And usually screenprotectors of any kind are harmless. Can you tell me what device it is and send a picture? An imgur link would work.
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It's hard to tell. I never gotten white edges on any tempered screen. And usually screenprotectors of any kind are harmless. Can you tell me what device it is and send a picture? An imgur link would work.
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Sadly, i cant because of xda rules
Im just new in the forum

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