Hello,
Until this morning I was using the screen protector that came with my Pro. And I don't mean the bundled protector you can apply yourself, but the one that comes applied while shipping lol.
But I did that because I know protectors are very very hard to put on without bubbles and dust, and it was indeed hard, I spend around 40 minutes to apply it.
The protector I'm using now is a Brando one, which I think it's excellent, from all the people who saw my phone today there wasn't a single one who noticed the protector.
Anyway, what I wanted to ask is that this only protects the screen itself, so the bottom touch panel is unprotected. Should I leave it like this? If not, what are my options?
One thing I noticed is that when I removed the original protector from the panel, I can finally use camera focus, so even if I use some kind of protection, I will probably need a hole for the center button.
The main reason I'm asking is because I read here some people saying the home and back buttons are peeling off, and I definitely don't want that to happen.
Oh, and no, using cases or any kind of outer protection is not an option. Phones are made to be pocket devices.
Thanks.
I have the zagg shield on and it covers the entire bottom plate plus the center button. Feels great and dont even know its there, no problem with the capacitive touch. Only problem is its on the expensive side, and the screen protector part is useless
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I have used many protectors over many phones. The Boxwave (there are two, I prefer the non-Anti-Glare one) is the most scratch-resistant I have used. For the Fuze (Touch Pro) it comes with the piece for the bottom (with a hole). I notice no degradation in sensitivity of the scroll wheel to zoom in Opera or to actually scroll in other apps. I wish it came with a piece for over the camera port, but that may not work on the brushed aluminum trim that is there.
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Can anyone recommend a good brand of screen protector? I went with case mate, as I had one on my desire HD and was very pleased with it - it fitted great and even after a year it still had plenty of life in it.
However the one that turned up for my sensation is rubbish, it only covers the LCD area - no protection over the capacitive buttons, and I keep catching the top when swiping the notification bar, so it's lifting up already.
Ideally I'm after one that will cover the whole screen, and isn't cheap and nasty.
chrisund123 said:
Can anyone recommend a good brand of screen protector? I went with case mate, as I had one on my desire HD and was very pleased with it - it fitted great and even after a year it still had plenty of life in it.
However the one that turned up for my sensation is rubbish, it only covers the LCD area - no protection over the capacitive buttons, and I keep catching the top when swiping the notification bar, so it's lifting up already.
Ideally I'm after one that will cover the whole screen, and isn't cheap and nasty.
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I have the OEM HTC ones I got from Expansys. You get two of them. I don't remember how much they cost though. I think you can get them through htcpedia.com as well.
http://www.expansys.com/htc-sensation-screen-protector-sp-p540-2-pieces-retail-pack-218032/
Didn't realise HTC did ones, will definitely check them out! Thanks for the heads up.
chrisund123 said:
Didn't realise HTC did ones, will definitely check them out! Thanks for the heads up.
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They fit pretty exact too FYI. Any mm off and you gotta redo the stinkin thing lol. It took me a good 20 mins to place it on the way I want it. I mean if you are off, you will get some bubbles in the corners, but they fit the entire screen. There's a write up in this section back when the Senny first came out and everyone was clamoring in which screen protector to get. Some like others, I am happy with the OEM ones. I still have it on to this day. I have one hairline scratch from keys that can be seen in certain angles, but other than that, the protector is great IMO.
GL.
Cool, just bought a set from eBay. Can't be any worse than this one I'm usin now lol.
i personally like the the invisibleSHIELD by ZAGG theyre pretty good in quality and last a long time now with any screen rotector as you know with time it will get really scratched with use but you should try these maybe youll like them they usually range anywhere from.. 0.99 to 3.99 fir a pack just look around ebay amazon... etc etc
meckanoid said:
i personally like the the invisibleSHIELD by ZAGG theyre pretty good in quality and last a long time now with any screen rotector as you know with time it will get really scratched with use but you should try these maybe youll like them they usually range anywhere from.. 0.99 to 3.99 fir a pack just look around ebay amazon... etc etc
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I like Zagg, but I tried it back for my ol Nexus One and the outer skin/protector was nice, but to me the screen protector was too hazy for me and also a little tacky for my taste. Did they change the material for the protector?
well to tell you the truth i think theyre material might have improved a tad bit in quality but its like everything it does wear out eventually with time but i can understand the hazy part it does tend to be a little bit a problem for me
Best thing is still using no protector. Tried several and always get the feeling my touch is less responsive.
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i bought the iprotect crytalclear,
the distance from the corner to the screen protector is quite big (picture added) sometimes your finger gets stock, if you try to pull down the notification bar or using swipepad
i probally would buy another one
Well the HTC screen protectors (2 pack) arrived today, and again I'm slightly disappointed. On the plus side they are lovely and clear, and cover the whole of the screen. It's also very thin, so doesn't feel like its hampering the touch input at all (although my previous case mate screen protectors were thicker I never felt they effected the input either).
The biggest downside was that because they are so thin, they're near impossible to fit. After carefully peeling off the backing, you just cant hold the thing. It Took me forever to apply the first one, and subsequently it had one bit of dust trapped under it in the middle of the screen. Not much, but I'm a perfectionist! So one down, one to go... I peeled it off and tried again, this time I was rewarded with two specs of dust... But they were over the capacitive buttons so I'm willing to live with that.
The other problem I had was that the screen protectors were glued onto the packaging and if I'd just pulled them off they would have creased and been ruined. In the end I cut them off gently by sliding a sharp knife underneath them.
So, in conclusion I have a semi decent fitting screen protector on but I won't be buying these again when it reaches the end of its life.
I would highly recommend the Skinomi Techskin. I use them on all of my devices. Same concept as Zagg but they are a little thinner and the screen still retains the 'glass' feel. For me the Zagg is a bit too much and my finger drags on the screen at times with it.
The fit on the Sensation is perfect and installation isn't too difficult.
chrisund123 said:
Well the HTC screen protectors (2 pack) arrived today, and again I'm slightly disappointed. On the plus side they are lovely and clear, and cover the whole of the screen. It's also very thin, so doesn't feel like its hampering the touch input at all (although my previous case mate screen protectors were thicker I never felt they effected the input either).
The biggest downside was that because they are so thin, they're near impossible to fit. After carefully peeling off the backing, you just cant hold the thing. It Took me forever to apply the first one, and subsequently it had one bit of dust trapped under it in the middle of the screen. Not much, but I'm a perfectionist! So one down, one to go... I peeled it off and tried again, this time I was rewarded with two specs of dust... But they were over the capacitive buttons so I'm willing to live with that.
The other problem I had was that the screen protectors were glued onto the packaging and if I'd just pulled them off they would have creased and been ruined. In the end I cut them off gently by sliding a sharp knife underneath them.
So, in conclusion I have a semi decent fitting screen protector on but I won't be buying these again when it reaches the end of its life.
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Have you tried the tape trick for the dust? It's always best to put screen protectors on somewhere dust free like the bathroom. Always wash your hands before as well.
And I myself took a good 20 mins putting on mine because of the exact fit of them. I had to take off and reapply like 7 times. But I got the hang of it as of now. And if you are greeted with specks of dust, get a piece of scotch tape. Lift one end of the screen protector with another piece of scotch tape that is closest to your speck(s) and then use the scotch tape in your other hand to stick the particles from the screen protector or screen itself. It takes some finesse but it can be done, I have confidence in you! :victory: lol
Here's a more recent pic of the HTC screen protector. I do have minor bubbling on the corners because I just redid the Screen protector to align correctly because the case I have on which I just got kept lifting it. Reason being, the screen protector was off to the right a bit lol. I can live with the minor bubbling on the corners and you can't see the bubbles when looking straight at it either. See the second pic
kpjimmy said:
Have you tried the tape trick for the dust? It's always best to put screen protectors on somewhere dust free like the bathroom. Always wash your hands before as well.
And I myself took a good 20 mins putting on mine because of the exact fit of them. I had to take off and reapply like 7 times. But I got the hang of it as of now. And if you are greeted with specks of dust, get a piece of scotch tape. Lift one end of the screen protector with another piece of scotch tape that is closest to your speck(s) and then use the scotch tape in your other hand to stick the particles from the screen protector or screen itself. It takes some finesse but it can be done, I have confidence in you! :victory: lol
Here's a more recent pic of the HTC screen protector. I do have minor bubbling on the corners because I just redid the Screen protector to align correctly because the case I have on which I just got kept lifting it. Reason being, the screen protector was off to the right a bit lol. I can live with the minor bubbling on the corners and you can't see the bubbles when looking straight at it either. See the second pic
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woww, what a great lockscreen!!
Where didi you get it from?
piratashitzu said:
woww, what a great lockscreen!!
Where didi you get it from?
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Thanks, I created it with the inspiration from cvdesignlab from mycolorscreen. The lockscreen is widgetlocker which consists of three UCCW widgets, which I created the call/email/text(each has hotspots to the corresponding app) and battery charging widget, the weather widget in the middle reporting on my local weather, which has a hotspot, when pressed, goes to my weather app of choice.
And a "hotspot" is a term by the app creator, meaning when created, the corresponding hotspot will auto open any app you direct using the UCCW app.
And the time is a simple edit to an existing clock found in the UCCW thread made by the author of the app. Oh and the calendar right below the weather is my minimalistic text widget I created because I almost missed a dental appt a few weeks ago lol
There are a bit of parts to it but it has all the info I need at first glance without needing to get "into" the phone.
i use Ishieldz, and its the best screen protector i've had!
Skinomi as many people have mention about
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ebay these are the ones i use dont last long but they are good
If you have trouble getting the edges to settle. Apply the screen protector as best you can. Then grab a hair drier, set it to hot and from about 12 inches warm up the phone. Keep moving the hair dryer as you can burn yourself. Keep doing that while working the edges down with your other hand. I have big hands so I can hold the phone in my hand and use my thumb. Eventually they will stick.
I too have BS ebay screen protectors and the reason it covers only the LCD area and not the entire face is because of the curvature at the edges.
I haven`t been using anything for almost a year and my screen is perfect...
Hi all,
I have had the official flip case for a few weeks now and to be honest its not suiting me well.
Plus sides first.
Its thin, it looks nice, its decent quality material (coming from a person who does leather-work for a hobby). The fit is very good and the finish is excellent. Screen protection is always a bonus of course.
Down sides.
One handed operation is a pain in the butt. The lid has a mind of its own which makes it a pain especially for car mounts. taking photos can be another pain whilst trying to keep the top cover out of the way, The s-view screen when closed is very limited to say the least, customisation is pretty much none existent.
When waking the phone by opening the cover it sometimes gets confused and will only give me one chance at fingerprint unlocking before timing out?? If i then use the power button to wake it gets more confused still.
I also noticed after a weekend in the pocket the case had come loose on one side. This caused the cover to not notify the phone it was there. It didnt give me a prompt to check he seal. Due to the nature of the case there is more leverage to peel the back from the phone without you easily noticing.
Dont get me wrong I am not done with this case yet but its not impressing me so far, especially given the cost, the shocking cost of it...
Thoughts from other users???
Dissatisfied
I purchased the S-View as well when I got my S5
At first I loved it!
-It's sleek, professional looking IMO
-Screen protection is great
-The case stays shut like its supposed to
-Quick access to Camera
-Easily view text messages
After about a week of using it it became more of a PITA to use than anything.
-Lack of drop protection, but that's a given
-One handed use is frustrating
-No real customization to S-View screen
-I am a heavy email sender/receiver for work and I could not find a way to view email notifications on the S-View
-Inconsistent proximity sensor reaction. I would have to open the case to hang up the phone half the time
-If you flip the cover around to the back of the phone occasionally it would put the screen to sleep
-Any pictures taken while using the camera with the cover closed get saved to a separate folder within the device's storage
-Unlike the S5's screen the S-View screen would collect finger prints like crazy and I always had to clean it off
Just my 2 cents. I went back to Sprint and returned it in exchange for the Otterbox Defender and have no complaints so far!
I also have the Sview cover and trust me its looks nice and fancy but not practical at all Mine is back in it's box. Just too cumbersome to use...
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This is my fiancée's phone and I installed the screen protector last night. I followed the instructions: spray a thin layer of the solution and avoid getting liquid near the speakers/holes. I used her blow dryer on the lowest setting to speed up the curing process.
I've installed several "wet" screen protectors in the past so I at least have an idea at what I'm doing.
Prior to installing the screen protector, the Yahoo Sports ticker was able to scroll through her favorite teams. Now, it looks like it's constantly trying to refresh the feed (swipe down on the edge screen). It also happens with the Yahoo Finance and News panels as they scroll through the feed.
This does not affect any of the other panels as I can scroll through the "Favorite Apps" panel without it acting up. The camera controls on the edge panel works.
I'll give it a few days for the screen protector to fully cure/dry to see if it makes any difference. If not, I'll see what AT&T can do since I got insurance for our phones.
I have the same screen protector ready to install on my phone. Besides the issue you mentioned, how does it look and fit?
Is there anything under the protector?
And you sure you got all the water out?
When I did mines there was alot of water in the spend slot.
I ended up taking the phone apart and blow dry the whole thing for 20 mins then put it back together and no problems.
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I have the same screen protector ready to install on my phone. Besides the issue you mentioned, how does it look and fit?
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I have it on my Edge, looks and fits perfect. I don't like the feel, it feels like plastic. But tempered glass is what I would love, but with the curved screen, that probably won't happen. [emoji25]
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It's fixed! It wasn't from the screen protector installation after all...
I force closed Touchwiz and apps that had the word "panel" in them. I'm thinking "Live UX Panel" is the culprit since that was the last thing I force closed.
The weird thing is that rebooting the phone numerous times when the error first appeared didn't fix it.
It's safe to say I'll never do another wet screen protector install for this phone just in case I ever do **** up.
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Cheers
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EhHowzit808 said:
It's fixed! It wasn't from the screen protector installation after all...
I force closed Touchwiz and apps that had the word "panel" in them. I'm thinking "Live UX Panel" is the culprit since that was the last thing I force closed.
The weird thing is that rebooting the phone numerous times when the error first appeared didn't fix it.
It's safe to say I'll never do another wet screen protector install for this phone just in case I ever do **** up.
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Cheers
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Reboots don't always close put the apps.
I know it's weird but most of the time the apps get dump into flash memory and then are back running on reboot.
xile6 said:
Reboots don't always close put the apps.
I know it's weird but most of the time the apps get dump into flash memory and then are back running on reboot.
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I wasn't aware it gets dumped into flash memory. Now I know!
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I bought a power bank on Amazon and the seller included a funky glass screen protector with my purchase. It's definitely different.
It's a tad thick for a screen protector, but it extends the touch surface up above the top of the screen, to where you see the SAMSUNG logo.
Then there is an app you install with it that runs in the background that lets you put 4 hot keys in the row above the screen.
Technically what it's doing it putting hot key touch areas on the top half of the status bar. Then the screen protector extends that touch area to above the screen so a touch above the screen registers in the top half of the status bar.
The end result is that you can instantly jump to your email, web browser, weather app, or whatever you want from any screen. Plus it's a screen protector.
I thought it was interesting. Here is the product on Amazon
They make it for a couple different phones, including the S4/5/6
I tried it for a little bit. It works. I didn't notice a battery drain due to the app running in the background. But I only played with it for a few hours as I typically don't use a screen protector. I just thought I'd share this with the crowd in case the concept has value to someone.
Truely it is a tempered glass, but also intelligent
i used this NuVending's Smart touch tempered glass on my Galaxy Note 3. The installation is pretty easy. No bubble. So I did not need to ask help from the guy in Macy's shopping mall and saved installation fee. In the beginning I was thinking the virtual keys were nonsense. Later I decided to give it a try and play with it. I installed Messages, Bible, Evernote and Maps since sometimes I do need to check some of them pretty quick. Push the bottom return button then I returned the previous session. One or two click, no scrolling to search the apps in my homepage (I got 3 full pages of apps at home pages) . That is it. I began to like it as I used it more.
Above all, it protects my cellphone screen too.