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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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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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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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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.
floppyears said:
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
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AOK2PT0/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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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.
Here's a review of iloome's new product: ScreenMate Flex Glass Screen Protector for the Galaxy S4. Compared to the original ScreenMate this is 8H hardness, while the other one is 9H hardness. Also this one is thinner so it won't bother you as much if you don't have a case on your phone. Also this one is cheaper than the 9H hardness glass screen protector.
Buy it here: http://amzn.to/14xO63z
[Also this one is cheaper than the 9H hardness glass screen protector. ]
thats what she said!
I ordered this last night. I still have the 9h screenmate by iloome on my phone right now. I should receive it by Monday.
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Real glass or acrylic plastic? I haven't ever tried one of these. I got one of the hard glass ones but it scratched just like the regular glass does. keys weren't and issue, but the gravel that my son left it in sure did.
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Real glass or acrylic plastic? I haven't ever tried one of these. I got one of the hard glass ones but it scratched just like the regular glass does. keys weren't and issue, but the gravel that my son left it in sure did.
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Real glass just not tempered glass. I got mines in Thursday and just got around to putting it on today. I love it. I did it the old fashion way of putting it on. The henge tape is good idea but I didnt need it. Looking good :thumbup:
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Well very happy now... when I had sg1 never had case or screen protector and he fall so many times and nothing happend to him... in sg4 I decided to buy a case this one
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=400521988004 hope it good ... should I buy screen protector too or not?
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Welcome to the SGS4 community. I too also came from the SGS to this.
Yes, I do recommend a screen protector for this. Gorilla glass 3 isn't necessarily more scratch resistant than the 1st version.
SGN3 forums also reported scratches on the screen caused by the official Samsung S - view cover itself.
Ty is the gorila glass 3 supposed to be stronger than sg 1 gorila glass 1?
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About tempered glass screen protector there is some thatv cost 8-10$ on ebay and some 20 to 40$ because they have a brand I saw a post saying there is no differnce and we are pay extrA 20$ just for the brand name l.... is it true?
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I would
I would agree you should get one I got the Zagg invishield for both my SGS3 and my S4 and I recently dropped my S4 face down onto blacktop from about 5 feet by accident of course and not only did the screen not shatter but there wasn't even a chip or anything. They aren't that expensive either for the basic versions which work just fine.
I like that case however if you go into best buy or use amazon you can get a black Otter box commuter for 21.90 cents plus tax because they match amazon direct. As for the screen protector it is a must I have a zagg hd in mine which came free when the best buy messed up applying the one that came with the Otterbox. Then I got an xtreme guard back film for when I decide to go naked.
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okdark4 said:
Well very happy now... when I had sg1 never had case or screen protector and he fall so many times and nothing happend to him... in sg4 I decided to buy a case this one
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=400521988004 hope it good ... should I buy screen protector too or not?
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I've had the S1, S2, photon, and S4. All have gorilla glass. Never used a screen protector. I'm a maintenance man, I carry a knife and about 50 keys daily in my pocket. Screen still looks flawless. Just my opinion
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Ty is the gorila glass 3 supposed to be stronger than sg 1 gorila glass 1?
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Not necessarily. You should also take into account that the bizels and glass are getting thinner.
With the SGS, I have had many accidents with it. The biggest one was dropping it 2 stories to the pavement when I was texting and looking out the window. We watched a scary movie that night before the incident occured. One of my friends scared me on Halloweens day and with that fright, I jumped and my SGS slipped out of my hands onto the wooden windows trip which we slightly angled and it fell. When I retrieved it, it was face down.
The damages were: dents and chipping of paint from the bizel plus a few scuff marks.
One of my friend has a cracked S4 screen from being in his pocket.
I STRONGLY advice a screen protector and a case that protects the bizel and sides.
With that being said, I don't recommend a plastic screen protector as it scratches from dust and just about anything it comes in contact with.
It also distorts the 1080p screen.
I would suggest a tempered glass screen protector as it is more resistant to scratches and generally only anything with a hardness of sand and above will leave marks on it.
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Not necessarily. You should also take into account that the bizels and glass are getting thinner.
With the SGS, I have had many accidents with it. The biggest one was dropping it 2 stories to the pavement when I was texting and looking out the window. We watched a scary movie that night before the incident occured. One of my friends scared me on Halloweens day and with that fright, I jumped and my SGS slipped out of my hands onto the wooden windows trip which we slightly angled and it fell. When I retrieved it, it was face down.
The damages were: dents and chipping of paint from the bizel plus a few scuff marks.
One of my friend has a cracked S4 screen from being in his pocket.
I STRONGLY advice a screen protector and a case that protects the bizel and sides.
With that being said, I don't recommend a plastic screen protector as it scratches from dust and just about anything it comes in contact with.
It also distorts the 1080p screen.
I would suggest a tempered glass screen protector as it is more resistant to scratches and generally only anything with a hardness of sand and above will leave marks on it.
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alright thank you!! I have orderd
http://www.ebay.com/itm/33103292141...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 hope it any good )
I'm using a Spigen (I think) plastic screen protector that's pretty good, but I'm still hunting for a SGS4 analog to PowerSupport USA's amazing iPhone protectors. The Spigen is close, but not quite.
Yes, there are lots of early threads discussing / complaining about the glass on the S4 already. Now that we've all had our S4s for several months now, what's the verdict? How significant of an improvement over Gorilla Glass 2 is it? Are you confident enough not to use a screen protector? Did you try not using one and scratch your screen? Tell us about it.
I use the S View flip cover, No screen protector, No scratches. 5 months old and looking good
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8 months without any screen protection. Case-mate barely there. Looks good, no scratches.
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8 months on no case and no screen protector, now dropped the handset twice on asphalt and tiled floor, only the aluminium surround was slightly damaged.
Both times it fell screen first.
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I hate screen protectors, they're useless. Haven't had any scratch ever. My 3 year old S2 which I gave to my mother even has no scratches.
Only thing worthwhile about screen protectors is if they provide a good oleophobic coating, as the stock coating on new phones wears off after a few months due to friction.
I don't really take good care of my phone, no abuse either. It has fallen screen first 3-4 times.
9 months in and the glass is unscratched. I have a belkin case but it's very slim, no screen protector.
The oleophobic coating is pretty much gone though (happened with the S3 too) and the screen smudges very easily.
Glass itself is fine. It's the digitiser underneath that I broke.
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I got some decent scratches, but I only see them when I look for them. f.e. when looking in an 45° Angle on the display.
Not really impressed by the Gorilla Glass 3.
I bought it in June 2013.
Screen protector is sometimes on the display (when I feel scary about scratching my phone )
A case protector is always on it.
The Case on the other side looks very scratched and the buttons are wobbling and feel tighten so I don´t believe they even survive the 2nd year...
My Conclusion is that the screen protector is useless, but a case protector can save ur "smartphone" life ^^
Screen protectores is for women . They put the cellphones into bags with keys an other cheats. My s3 and s4 never saw screen protector or cases and they are like diamond lol. Other phone like htc one X have a few scrashs on screen ( fake gorila glass) lol
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I took the screen protector off my S3 for just a week last year and it got a couple very small scratches. You all are making me feel like peeling off the one presently on my S4. And I'm apparently secure enough in my masculinity to admit that my phone has one
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6 months and no screen protector, just the flip cover. Dropped the handset 3 times on asphalt, only the aluminium surround was slightly damaged. Perfect. Screen protectors are almost useless.
9 months old, never used screen protector and I have dropped it quite a few times on different surfaces, including concrete and so far it looks as good as new (the screen). My previews phone as a Galaxy Nexus and the screen had a few scratches, then I got an Xperia S for "free" when I renew my contract and I have never used it, nevertheless the screen is completely F-up for keeping it in a backpack pocket with some pens.
8 months old. My scratch guard is being looked little scratchs but not the screen. Yes aluminum body is little weird. Its looKing little scratched. Looking Samsung used cheap aluminum than hard one.
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Yes aluminum body is little weird. Its looKing little scratched. Looking Samsung used cheap aluminum than hard one.
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It's plastic, not aluminum. If you cut into it you'll see the plastic underneath the surface.
Interesting!
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couple scratches on my screen, nothing major
Four months old, I dropped it last week from waist hight, bloody thing fell on its face and cracked, new glass repair 60euro, I wonder if it is Gorilla?
The glass on the first S4 I9505 I had seemed to scratch easily. It had several nasty scratches on it within the first 2 weeks of having it and one drop was enough to crack the inner screen. I then got a replacement under insurance and there's barely a single scratch after 6 months of having it and never used a protector. It's seems the first one didn't actually have Gorilla Glass 3.
I wouldn't know. I've been using my S4 i9500 with a screen protector ever since I made the purchase. It's mandatory for me because I paid $700 flat for it. Couldn't take the risk getting scratches on the screen.
Hi S5 users:
Anyone using Galaxy S5 without any screen protector. I am interested to know whether using S5 without a screen protector cause any damage to screen or not. Since it's gorilla glass 3.
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Anyone using Galaxy S5 without any screen protector. I am interested to know whether using S5 without a screen protector cause any damage to screen or not. Since it's gorilla glass 3.
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I am using it without case & without screen protector, I may buy a case but a big no to screen protector.
I did the same with S3 and it was awesome, no scratch, nothing.
I always feel using a screen protector delays the touch response a tiny bit & why do that...
I stopped using screen protectors once they started using Gorilla Glass and have never had a problem.
After using the S2 for over two years, the screen had some minor scratches (only noticeable in certain light).
So far my S5 is holding up pretty good - I see one little scratch, but not enough to warrant getting a screen protector. I may put one on, but I'm still undecided.
I'm using all the time since s3, when after few days I discovered few small scratches. Always is beter change screen protector then replace amoled display
My S4 was in my shirt pocket. I dropped a (actual glass) cup and when I bent over to pick it up the device fell out of my pocket, in what seemed as slow motion, and the edge of the device landed on the edge of the cup and shattered the screen. Since then I always go to BB and for $39 I get a "glass" screen cover. You cant see it and it picks up fingerprints less than your ordinary screen cover.
I'm only using a basic cover on mine and no screen protector. I've never really found a screen protector necessary.
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No screen protector here. Had a galaxy s3 for three years, no screen protector and no scratches or damage at all, dropped it a few times as well. I am not sure if a screen protector would help in a situation like the dropped phone above?
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It's great to not use one until you get that one scratch on the screen, especially if it is deep and obvious then you will regret it! It really does not matter how careful you are with it, it just takes that one contact with the wrong object and...damn!
For the sake of a few dollars I would advise using one!
Personally i wanted to use screen protector but with the s5 i like to wash my device to make it clean so to those Who has screen protector on would u please tell me if the screen protector still in good condition after the device meets water?
If yes could u please tell me which one cos im going to buy
Thx!
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Used to be an otterbox defender guy and now i'm using the phone naked. I just make sure i'm extra careful. I always put the screen facing my leg in my pocket
So far i'm not using a screen proctector with the S5.
I have spigen tough armor case so the phone never sits ont the screen or on the photo sensor.
The S5 has some treatment against smudge and fingerprint trace!!
i bought a screen protector, i was using my galaxy s5 without one. unfortunately i put my keys in the same pocket as my s5 and caused quite a few scratches.
good thing tmobile replaced it though, i dont think i would go without a screen protector even if it has gorilla glass.
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Personally i wanted to use screen protector but with the s5 i like to wash my device to make it clean so to those Who has screen protector on would u please tell me if the screen protector still in good condition after the device meets water?
If yes could u please tell me which one cos im going to buy
Thx!
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I used http://mimeusa.com/ on my HTC One, still have it in-fact, and it works perfectly, had one on my wife's iPhone 5 as well. Gotten it wet several times riding my motorcycle in the rain. I just ordered the feather version for my S5. Cheaper than a new screen and it's got a lifetime guarantee. My HTC fell out of my pocket and hit perfectly on the corner against a concrete floor, broke the mime glass, sent them an email requesting a replacement and they sent me a 40% off replacement coupon. Very easy to install as well. Love their product.
fid023 said:
i bought a screen protector, i was using my galaxy s5 without one. unfortunately i put my keys in the same pocket as my s5 and caused quite a few scratches.
good thing tmobile replaced it though, i dont think i would go without a screen protector even if it has gorilla glass.
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+1, these are fantastic, would never go back to anything else.
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Ill be grabbing the Oleophobic from Steinheil. Best there is.
Is tempered glass worth it anyone?
I dropped my HTC Aria on the screen, replaced it myself, then dropped it again.. I ended up upgrading to a Galaxy Note, but decided to be smart about it.
I got an Otterbox Commuter series with screen protector, and loved it. I even showed it off to my friends. Lol.
Now with my S5, I got my Otterbox and screwed up the screen protector, so I'm using it without a screen protector until my spigen screen protector comes in. It's a shame Otterbox doesn't sell replacement screen protectors for the S5 yet... Only a few more sleepless nights left though...
Never used a screen protector and has held up just great.
Hate screen protectors.. I mean really. there are people out there with 50 thousand dollar watches, they don't use them. Maybe I'm just lucky(im gonna get a huge gash now, lol) but these screens seem strong!
2 weeks so far without screen protector or case. I bought both in store on release day but since discovered Samsung stated not to use a screen protector as it impacts the sensors.