My Glass Screen Protector Experience - Galaxy S6 Accessories

Hello everyone, this is my first thread. But after finding such a great screen protector I had to stop lurking and post.
Anyways, I got the S6 launch day and immediately went to my local best buy for a glass protector. I didn't want to order anything off amazon or online because I would have a few days of no protection. So I went the BB and purchased the only available glass screen protector, the Zagg InvisiShield HD Glass for $40 plus tax. I went home and attempted to put it on myself, as I had done this before with previous phones. But boy this was a nightmare, the edges near the home button and the bottom of the phone would not lay down AT ALL, haloing as some call it. So I pulled it up and tried again, which resulted in some dust getting under it, which caused me to freak out because they don't include anything to help get dust off of the adhesive side.
Anyways, I now had a ****ty looking screen protector on my phone. I'm a little OCD so I went to BB and explained the issues I had with the installation, after a little convincing the service rep exchanged it for me. I decided to pay $7 and have the Geeks install it for me. This is where I began to realize issues with the Zagg.
It took them SEVEN attempts, using a completely new protector each time. And I still walked out with haloing on the bottom edges. I was convinced the Zagg was a POS. I did a little youtube searching and found a video recommendingHello everyone, this is my first post. But after finding such a great screen protector I had to stop lurking and post.
Anyways, I got the S6 launch day and immediately went to my local best buy for a glass protector. I didn't want to order anything off amazon or online because I would have a few days of no protection. So I went the BB and purchased the only available glass screen protector, the Zagg InvisiShield HD Glass for $40 plus tax. I went home and attempted to put it on myself, as I had done this before with previous phones. But boy this was a nightmare, the edges near the home button and the bottom of the phone would not lay down AT ALL, haloing as some call it. So I pulled it up and tried again, which resulted in some dust getting under it, which caused me to freak out because they don't include anything to help get dust off of the adhesive side.
Anyways, I now had a ****ty looking screen protector on my phone. I'm a little OCD so I went to BB and explained the issues I had with the installation, after a little convincing the service rep exchanged it for me. I decided to pay $7 and have the Geeks install it for me. This is where I began to realize issues with the Zagg.
It took them SEVEN attempts, using a completely new protector each time. And I still walked out with haloing on the bottom edges. I was convinced the Zagg was a POS. I did a little youtube searching and found a video recommending DBA Cases 'Just Like Glass' Screen protector. Now the name is a little confusing but this IS GLASS.
Went on easy as cake, no issues with the edges, and the FEEL IS AMAZING. It's also a lot thinner than the Zagg so even when I use the fingerprint scanner and the home button I can barely tell there is something on the screen. I would recommend this to anyone with this phone. It only really covers the actual screen not the whole glass but that's how they all are with the slight curve to the screen. Bottom line, get this screen protector!

Can you please post some photos?

yeah, OP some pics would be nice
in the mean time, i found this review on youtube. it just looks like every other glass SP on the market (except ones that have the colored borders). as you can see from this screen grab, it is noticeably smaller than the screen. there's just no way of covering the rounded edges of the S6 unless the glass is curved also. save yourself about $20 bucks and buy any of the ones on eBay. they're all probably made by the same manufacturer anyway
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHob3RepQqw

My nephew has a Zagg protector with no halo issues
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Only reason that I buy Zagg is because I get a discount on them through BestBuy
When I Put mine on I did have some haloing issues, took some pressure on the screen but I eventually got it to stick. I am not a fan of how sharp the edges are on the zagg

Anyone try the Bodyguardz Pure with the Express Align tray?

I tried to install the Zagg yesterday and I screwed it up. My first attempt I lined up the screen protector to close to the bottom so the bottom had halos. By the time I took it off and reapplied it and figured out that the top cut out has to be as close as possible to the speaker, it was too late, the glue wasn't working as well the second go.
I will be buying a replacement at best buy and returning the halo unit. There simply are no specific instructions, I had to figure it out by trial and error and you really only get one shot at installing it perfectly. Honestly, they should just say line up the top ear piece as close as you can and there wouldn't be any issues. I will try it again and report back.

RaceRedFiveOh said:
Hello everyone, this is my first thread. But after finding such a great screen protector I had to stop lurking and post.
Anyways, I got the S6 launch day and immediately went to my local best buy for a glass protector. I didn't want to order anything off amazon or online because I would have a few days of no protection. So I went the BB and purchased the only available glass screen protector, the Zagg InvisiShield HD Glass for $40 plus tax. I went home and attempted to put it on myself, as I had done this before with previous phones. But boy this was a nightmare, the edges near the home button and the bottom of the phone would not lay down AT ALL, haloing as some call it. So I pulled it up and tried again, which resulted in some dust getting under it, which caused me to freak out because they don't include anything to help get dust off of the adhesive side.
Anyways, I now had a ****ty looking screen protector on my phone. I'm a little OCD so I went to BB and explained the issues I had with the installation, after a little convincing the service rep exchanged it for me. I decided to pay $7 and have the Geeks install it for me. This is where I began to realize issues with the Zagg.
It took them SEVEN attempts, using a completely new protector each time. And I still walked out with haloing on the bottom edges. I was convinced the Zagg was a POS. I did a little youtube searching and found a video recommendingHello everyone, this is my first post. But after finding such a great screen protector I had to stop lurking and post.
Anyways, I got the S6 launch day and immediately went to my local best buy for a glass protector. I didn't want to order anything off amazon or online because I would have a few days of no protection. So I went the BB and purchased the only available glass screen protector, the Zagg InvisiShield HD Glass for $40 plus tax. I went home and attempted to put it on myself, as I had done this before with previous phones. But boy this was a nightmare, the edges near the home button and the bottom of the phone would not lay down AT ALL, haloing as some call it. So I pulled it up and tried again, which resulted in some dust getting under it, which caused me to freak out because they don't include anything to help get dust off of the adhesive side.
Anyways, I now had a ****ty looking screen protector on my phone. I'm a little OCD so I went to BB and explained the issues I had with the installation, after a little convincing the service rep exchanged it for me. I decided to pay $7 and have the Geeks install it for me. This is where I began to realize issues with the Zagg.
It took them SEVEN attempts, using a completely new protector each time. And I still walked out with haloing on the bottom edges. I was convinced the Zagg was a POS. I did a little youtube searching and found a video recommending DBA Cases 'Just Like Glass' Screen protector. Now the name is a little confusing but this IS GLASS.
Went on easy as cake, no issues with the edges, and the FEEL IS AMAZING. It's also a lot thinner than the Zagg so even when I use the fingerprint scanner and the home button I can barely tell there is something on the screen. I would recommend this to anyone with this phone. It only really covers the actual screen not the whole glass but that's how they all are with the slight curve to the screen. Bottom line, get this screen protector!
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Is a screen protector...

Is a screen protector really needed for the N1?
Any of you guys got some scratches on the supposedly anti scratch screen?
Any retail stores (nyc) that may sell some SPs for the N1?
+1 i'd like to know this as well...
i know you can get some screen protectors at t-mobile stores.
I got a hairline scratch on both my Desire AND Nexus; two of my friends got scratches on their Desire screens. Neither of us mistreated our phones nor remember what caused the scratches. These screens are anything but scratch resistant.
Without a screen protector you'll get hairline scratches. You can probably find protectors in cellphone stores around Chinatown.
This should answer your question:
http://www.youtube.com/user/omnhitori#p/a/u/0/RfqwKa4bT74
Seems pretty scratch resistant to me.
ive got a screen protector on (designed for the desire but got it free off a friend)
screen works great even though it was tough at first, i just feel safer having it protected, and for 6 of the protectors off ebay for £3 posted from china i am more than happy.
I been using mine for four months or so, not in the case and it doesn't have a single mark on the screen.
It's often in my pocket with coins and keys (although I try to limit this).
In my experience a screen protector is not necessary. Nor is a case.
djmcnz said:
I been using mine for four months or so, not in the case and it doesn't have a single mark on the screen.
It's often in my pocket with coins and keys (although I try to limit this).
In my experience a screen protector is not necessary. Nor is a case.
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Pretty much in agreement with this, never used a case or a screen protector on my N1 yet (had it since mid-january) and I've got one small scratch. Dunno what caused it, but compared to what I usually put my phone through it's probably a stone or some sharp metal that caused it.
Got my N1 a few months ago. Have done my utmost to keep it in the neoprene cover that came with it all the time, and I haven't got a single scratch on it.
my g1 went 1 year without a scratch before i got rid of it. Ive had my n1 since the end of april and i got a scratch on the very first day i didnt have it in the neoprene cover (left it in the car in the picnic)
i was very upset and wish i could go back and put the cover on. I had seriously browsed through ebay for one the very same day and had decided to get one just before it got scratched
Obidose said:
Got my N1 a few months ago. Have done my utmost to keep it in the neoprene cover that came with it all the time, and I haven't got a single scratch on it.
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Keeping it in sleeve, no scratches too +1

Screen Protector or not?

Hey all,
Today i removed my InvisibleShield after i got a replacment of it in mail.
When i removed it and touched the screen, it was amazing !
No finger prints with crazy smooth feeling !!!
What do you think about the gorila screen? someone here is working the the phone without a screen protector?
Thanks
Hard to say. In theory is should be fine but here are some links that may help you decide;
http://www.talkandroid.com/12256-galaxy-s-screen-test-shows-off-gorilla-glass-durability-video/
http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s/118888-galaxy-s-has-built-gorilla-screen-protector.html
http://androidcommunity.com/samsungs-galaxy-s-gorilla-glass-getting-abused-20100828/
Get a screen protector.
As soon as I got my i9000 I bought a soft case for it. The case had a small ceramic ball as a fastening, and after 1 week of use this ball created a nice big scratch down the middle of the screen.
I've got a Martin Fields screen protector now, it doesn't feel as good on your fingers but at least it's protected, and it's covered up the scratch.
I do not use a protector. The surface is hard glass, and I'm careful to put it in a pocket that contains no other items.
Protectors make more sense for plastic screens.
It is a personal preference; I suppose the chrome plastic edge will be worn before the glass gets scratched.
When I got my iphone I put a screen protector on it right away. After a while it needed to be replaced so I took it off, only to never get around to putting it back on. Needless to say it went without for months and not s single scratch.
I have had my Galaxy for four months now without a screen protector and so far so good. It still looks perfect. I am however vigilant at keeping it away from change or keys while in my pocket.
I have used two different Galaxy S's with protectors (don't know which brand though) and both really took away from the quality of the screen.
Bought a screen protector the other day and it felt sticky i should say prefer without but if you have a 4" super amoled screen you might wanna protect it
I prefer using protector. It's no harm for me and gives extra protection.
At first it was sticky, but not so sticky anymore, or I just got used to it.
I'm using InvisibleShield.
Tried both cause a couple of my first screen protectors were getting air pockets. Ordered a new one, but during the mean time I used it without a protector.
I personally find either works. As long as you have a decent case to prevent the screen from cracking if it falls on the side it should definitely be fine.
If you handle your SGS carefully there`s no need for a protector. But try to seperate it from scratchy things... in your pocket...
I would get one !
I learned the hard way and now have a good scratch on my screen.
Definitely should put one
it helps protect the screen, even though the screen was supposed to be indestructible as they advertise, it is not
many people have used it normally, although it might not break, you can still get annoying scratches if you keep them in the same pocket where you stick your house/car keys in
Have been using it without a protector for about six months now it has no scratches. Some times I forget and put it in the same pocket as my keys but even then I have had no scratches on it.
Im getting one.
Its scratch proof, not scratch resistant.
okorn_ said:
Im getting one.
Its scratch proof, not scratch resistant.
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Correction, it's scratch resistant.
After a while you will see micro scratches on the screen when held up to the light. Use a screen protector.
efi2222 said:
Hey all,
Today i removed my InvisibleShield after i got a replacment of it in mail.
When i removed it and touched the screen, it was amazing !
No finger prints with crazy smooth feeling !!!
What do you think about the gorila screen? someone here is working the the phone without a screen protector?
Thanks
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Same here after I removed it no more fingerprints.
I'm very happy without screen portector.
I would preffer a little scratch instead of dirty fingers all the time an due to that bad vision.
My Brando ultraclear was scratched within one week and I asked for replacement.
The replacement is still waiting, it think I never wil use it.
i used screenprotectors years ago when I got the freshly released OmniaHD GT-i8910. I removed it later and didn't miss it until today I have never got any scratches in my smartphones.
I have had a screen protector on my Galaxy since day 1 and would recommend them to anyone. I doubt very much that they are actually scratch resistant and if left unprotected then I'm sure they will eventually scratch. The Titanic was unsinkable and look what happened to that!
im in charge of about 70 mobile phones. at first I suggested people get them, but after a while in became very clear that they are more of a fad of sorts. sure the reduce wear and tear, but not enough to be worth the cost or hassel. Only twice now have saved a phone... both palm pres... go fig
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I have a gadgetshieldz protector on front and back. Not as sticky as the invisible shield and very clear. I used a glare reducing one on my O2 - waste of a pretty screen
I put one on but after awhile dust and stuff just built up where the screen protector wasn't covering (sensors and camera usually) and it just got annoying, I've dropped this thing flat on it's screen and it's not scratched so I figured I didn't need one.

Screen protector needed?

I'm so fed up with these things. I know for a fact that I can't install them on my own, so I have Verizon AND BestBuy give it a go, and they still always leave dirt under it.
So I wanna know if there's ANY chance of the Gorilla Glass getting scratches. I mean even a LITTLE scratch, because I'm crazy about that stuff. Is it possible for sand or dirt or something to scratch the screen?
Please voice your opinions ASAP. I wanna throw this thing back in BestBuy's face.
jason2302 said:
I'm so fed up with these things. I know for a fact that I can't install them on my own, so I have Verizon AND BestBuy give it a go, and they still always leave dirt under it.
So I wanna know if there's ANY chance of the Gorilla Glass getting scratches. I mean even a LITTLE scratch, because I'm crazy about that stuff. Is it possible for sand or dirt or something to scratch the screen?
Please voice your opinions ASAP. I wanna throw this thing back in BestBuy's face.
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I feel your pain, I thought the girl at Best Buy did a nice job installing the Zagg until I got home and noticed a speck of dust smack dab in the middle of the screen.
I should bring it back and have another one put on, but just haven't yet.
brian1972ct said:
I feel your pain, I thought the girl at Best Buy did a nice job installing the Zagg until I got home and noticed a speck of dust smack dab in the middle of the screen.
I should bring it back and have another one put on, but just haven't yet.
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If I decide to keep a protector on, I'm just gonna leave it how it is. I go back to BesBuy every day because they don't know how to do it, and it's getting played out.
You guys gotta start by washing your hands. Then clean the screen with a lint free cloth. Then take your time and check the screen over and over for specks. With the zagg you have to wet your fingers thoroughly take battery out before doing anything and replace back cover. Spray both sides of the screen protector and start at the top and lay it down. Peel it up until it's right. Re wet if needed! It's sloppy at first. Squeegee away from openings until the big bubbles are gone. Little ones will remain until the next day. Once dry. It's amazing and worth it. Soak up the remainder water with a cloth and leave it off with no battery for a few hours or so. Hope this helps guys. I literally just did this last night. Zagg replaces them too for life. You pay shipping. Worth it imo.
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This is my third phone with Gorilla Glass. I do keep my phone always in my left pocket and nothing else in that pocket ever, and the phone screen always facing in toward my leg.
But having said that, I don't use a screen protector and haven't had the first bit of a scratch on any of these phones. Hope that helps.
chaddymoff said:
This is my third phone with Gorilla Glass. I do keep my phone always in my left pocket and nothing else in that pocket ever, and the phone screen always facing in toward my leg.
But having said that, I don't use a screen protector and haven't had the first bit of a scratch on any of these phones. Hope that helps.
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Certainly gave me confidence.
jason2302 said:
Certainly gave me confidence.
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This is my 2nd Gorilla Glass phone, had the Fascinate before. NOTHING scratches these phones. I mean if you have a pocket full of wood screws and rocks then maybe you'll get a couple scratches but these phones are meant to not need the plastic piece of crap protectors. They even look ugly too. The only thing I ever got to scratch the glass was a box cutter.... yeah...
You don't need it.
chaddymoff said:
This is my third phone with Gorilla Glass. I do keep my phone always in my left pocket and nothing else in that pocket ever, and the phone screen always facing in toward my leg.
But having said that, I don't use a screen protector and haven't had the first bit of a scratch on any of these phones. Hope that helps.
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Same here. Second phone with gorilla glass. I'm sure you could scratch it if you really tried but I have never had a problem.
I have had several phones and all of them with out any screen protectors and haven't had any issues. Keys normally end up in the same pocket as my phone. Gorilla Glass is great stuff.
I think the main reason for using the screen protector is more for anti-glare or to repel finger prints etc.
-Penta
I went to my mall because Ghost Armor had a kiosk near the verizon store in there. paid the $50 total for the full body skin and install and I tell you, it is worth the money to have it put on professionally, well closest to professional hahaha. PLUS, now I have lifetime replacement so long as I go there and the damaged skin is on it just pay them the $15 install fee for full body or $10 for front screen only and you are set!
the screen does NOT feel like there is a skin on it. smooth and clear
I had a Sprint Evo before with Gorrila glass and I scratched it. I had my ear buds in my pocket with it and the jack made a 1 inch scratch near the center. From then on I always use a screen protector.
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I've used my fascinate naked for a while, always careful with it and put it in my pocket facing my leg. Then one day a .2mm scratch came out of nowhere, probably from a spec of sand in my pocket. Sure, it will handle most of everyday materials, but if you're OCD about having a perfect screen, and a little scratch happens, will always be in the back of your mind. Better safe then sorry. Nothing is really un-scratchable unless it's diamond or crystal sapphire. Only materials with hardness greater than or equal to can scratch other materials. Here's a hardness scale just for fun!
Talc
Gypsum (fingernail at 2.5)
Calcite (copper - old penny at 3.5)
Fluorite
Apatite (window glass or typical knife blade at under 5.5)
Orthoclase (good steel file at over 6.5)
Quartz
Topaz
Corundum (sapphire, ruby)
Diamond
I buy protectors in packs of 5 becasue I never get it the first time. I've used skins from best skins ever on my BBs but they would always end up peeling. I have a friend that installs clearbras on cars and have gotten material from him but even with being super anal on the install it will end up peeling. I would love to have a nice skin and drop the cases but I haven't found a good one yet. The Storm2 I had before had a skin from best skins ever and took a few knocks without issue so I'm not worried about the charge.
Farabomb said:
I buy protectors in packs of 5 becasue I never get it the first time. I've used skins from best skins ever on my BBs but they would always end up peeling. I have a friend that installs clearbras on cars and have gotten material from him but even with being super anal on the install it will end up peeling. I would love to have a nice skin and drop the cases but I haven't found a good one yet. The Storm2 I had before had a skin from best skins ever and took a few knocks without issue so I'm not worried about the charge.
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have you tried the wrapsol covering..I saw it at my local Walmart of all places
I hate the way screen protectors feel and look on a phone. I always feel like I'm losing screen clarity so I keep my Charge without a screen protector. I make sure to never put it in the same pocket as my keys however. While my Charge has zero scratches so far, my fascinate got one scratch when I had it in the pocket with my keys.
Basically if you go without a screen protector you have to be able to accept the fact that you probably WILL get a tiny scratch on it. It is difficult to do but possible. But would you rather deal with screen protectors all the time or deal with a tiny scratch? It all depends on what is worse to you.
I would rather not use one but I'm one of those guys that would go crazy if that big, beautiful screen was scratched.
I used the "Realook" screen protectors on my fassy and will probably use them on my charge after I receive it Monday. They cover the entire screen and don't affect picture quality at all. There is hardly any difference in feel and they hold up very well over time.
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On my Fascinate and my Charge I use these... http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...-screen-protector-steinheil-ultra-series.html
I like the ultra clear as they feel like glass and puts my mind at ease. Just my 2 cents.
WTB diamond screen protector.
I use the steinheil screen protectors. I had one on my fascinate since it came out and had some small scratches on it. I just ordered one for my charge and should be here this week.
And my wife's is in even better condition than mine and had it just as long.
http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...-screen-protector-steinheil-ultra-series.html
Its worth the $14 dollars. Also if you look in their ebay store they have them with free shipping.

[Q] How good is sigen glass screen protector?

How good is sigen glass screen protector?
http://www.spigen.com/brands/samsung/galaxy/galaxy-s5.html
They seem to very hard to be scratch proof. Do they prevent damage of screens from falling? If not, I probably will choose a cheaper one because I never put keys or coins along with my phones. Is there any other paricular good points of glass screen protectors?
thotwielder said:
how good is sigen glass screen protector?
http://www.spigen.com/brands/samsung/galaxy/galaxy-s5.html
they seem to very hard to be scratch proof. Do they prevent damage of screens from falling? If not, i probably will choose a cheaper one because i never put keys or coins along with my phones. Is there any other paricular good points of glass screen protectors?
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i just ordered mine yesterday i will let you know..hopefully it works amazing
If it's at least equal to the one of the s4 I can say it's the best glass screen protector I came across. And yes it protects even on the little falls. Because it protect mine when I left fall down from my hand it wasn't a big fall but when I lift the phone up the screen protector had a crack and the original phone screen had absolutely nothing
Great to hear that. Will order one.
I currently have the Zagg one on mine, it works very nicely. Throw it in my motorcycle jacket pocket all the time without worrying about scratching the actual screen, especially since it has a lifetime warranty and I can just get a replacement if it scratches up too badly.
I'm sure the Spigen ones are similar.
Great to hear that, will get one.
I am currently using the Luvvitt and I have nothing but stellar remarks for it. It's cheap, and it works flawlessly. My first one had a microscopic nick in the top right edge that was preventing the screen protector from adhering on that edge. I let them know last Friday and SUNDAY the mailman hand delivered me a new one.. Not even sure how all of that happened but yeah, great customer service to boot.
tech armor
i got the tech armor ultraclear ballistic glass and have to say this is a pretty nice investment. It's $20 from amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IGISUTG/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and its crystal clear, easy to put on, and so far seems to be pretty rock solid. i havent thrown it down a gravel road or anything, but i am pretty impressed by how clear it is, how smooth it feels, and the time it took to install, which was about 5 minutes, followed by smoothing out one 'line' across the middle that looked like a crease or something, but went away by pushing it with my finger.
5 stars for this product.
ngravatt said:
i got the tech armor ultraclear ballistic glass and have to say this is a pretty nice investment. It's $20 from amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IGISUTG/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and its crystal clear, easy to put on, and so far seems to be pretty rock solid. i havent thrown it down a gravel road or anything, but i am pretty impressed by how clear it is, how smooth it feels, and the time it took to install, which was about 5 minutes, followed by smoothing out one 'line' across the middle that looked like a crease or something, but went away by pushing it with my finger.
5 stars for this product.
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:good: Gotta back you up on that one. Bought one and it's fantastic.
So I bought the GLAS.tr Nano the day it came out and was really excited about it. Unfortunately I was the first negative review on Amazon for the product. I got in contact with the company and it seems as though there was a batch that had issues with the tack used to stick it to the screen. Mine had several areas where it would just never stick along the edges and a huge area near the bottom that had no stick to it. I informed them and they promptly sent me a replacement. The replacement is perfect in every way and I couldn't be happier.
That said, I ordered the top rated glass protector with rounded edges on Amazon that was something like $12 for my girlfriend while I was having the issues with Spigen. Honestly the quality is almost identical for 1/3 the cost. If I had it to do over I would not have gone with the Spigen protector and gotten two of the cheaper options.
I did change my review to four stars but did not go with a full five due to it being over priced compared to the competition.
SS70Chevelle said:
So I bought the GLAS.tr Nano the day it came out and was really excited about it. Unfortunately I was the first negative review on Amazon for the product. I got in contact with the company and it seems as though there was a batch that had issues with the tack used to stick it to the screen. Mine had several areas where it would just never stick along the edges and a huge area near the bottom that had no stick to it. I informed them and they promptly sent me a replacement. The replacement is perfect in every way and I couldn't be happier.
That said, I ordered the top rated glass protector with rounded edges on Amazon that was something like $12 for my girlfriend while I was having the issues with Spigen. Honestly the quality is almost identical for 1/3 the cost. If I had it to do over I would not have gone with the Spigen protector and gotten two of the cheaper options.
I did change my review to four stars but did not go with a full five due to it being over priced compared to the competition.
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What brand is the $12 one that you feel is almost as good?
enfurno said:
I am currently using the Luvvitt and I have nothing but stellar remarks for it. It's cheap, and it works flawlessly. My first one had a microscopic nick in the top right edge that was preventing the screen protector from adhering on that edge. I let them know last Friday and SUNDAY the mailman hand delivered me a new one.. Not even sure how all of that happened but yeah, great customer service to boot.
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i have the same....works great....fit well...and super cheap to boot compared to the spigen:good:
I had the Spigen GlastR Nano on the S5 but had a speck of stuff under the screen. Pulled it off and installed the Zagg Glass and damn if I did not get another tiny speck under the Zagg also.
The Spigen is a nice glass but I like the Zagg a little better. Thinner, softer edges, easy tags for the install and it just feels plain nice.
MIME Feather Glass is what I ended up getting. Part of my decision was that I planned on getting my T-Mobile SGS5 from Delaware to avoid sales tax and I needed to have the screen protector (wanted to try glass for the first time too) by the time I had it too. I live in NJ and MIME is made in New York, so the quick shipping (free anyway but quick since we're neighbors) made it a good decision for me...
And I couldn't be ANY HAPPIER with my decision. It's so thin that I can barely feel it's there. I know if I went any thicker, I wouldn't like the feeling of going over the home button. The fit is beyond perfect and I don't have any scratches on it AT ALL yet. Keep in mind I go to the gym a lot and my pockets have zippers and I'm sure I'm constantly rubbing up against them when I take it out and put it in (that's what she said). No scratches at all. Responsiveness is completely unhindered.
I would highly recommend it...
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Also, a little tip (regardless of brand I suppose, but the "purple film", basically a screen sized film with a very very light adhesive for "anti-dust preinstallation film" MIME gave actually came in VERY HANDY for me...) for the install!
credits to BillTheCat: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015394
okay, the only advice I really took here was to go into the bathroom at home (low dust environment!) and run the hot water in the shower for a bit (steam it up, even less dust).
at that point, I wiped my screen of course, then I just took the protector, handled it from the sides to make sure I got no oil on the adhesive side, and lined it up just right (worked for me, maybe you might want to try the tape method, but it may be difficult with glass protectors) and laid it down (bottom first to line up the home button perfectly). i ended up with 2 pieces of dust towards the top. damn it.
then the purple film came in damn handy. i very carefully (with my fingernails, but being careful not to actually touch under the glass and get marks on it) lifted up the glass and peeled it back just enough to get "purple film" underneath and "grab" the dust particles off of the screen. i was afraid it may leave marks or residue, but it didn't at all. not sure how painter's tape would work in this case, but I'm proud to say that I have a 100% dust free, mark free, PERFECT installation. =DDDD
then again, I have some patience and a fairly steady hand, so this may or may not work for you. I used to make money back in middle school changing out LED's on Nokia 5100's, 6100's, 8200's series... ah the old days haha. that required some steady hands. i still have my 8260 that i converted to the 8860 and soldered on the slide pin that made the sliding cover active. removing and rotating the polarized LCD films to invert the screens.. anyone remember all4cell? man i feel old now.
wow, now i'm thinking about the old TDMA networks and how much i hated GSM phones cause you couldn't change the carrier tags (on Nokias). i guess if it was still like back then, the T-Mobile Galaxy S5 threads would be the VoiceStream Galaxy S5 threads MIRITE??!
biggest advice though: go to the bathroom, steam it up (not too much)! that alone helps with the dusty environment, i thought that was very very good advice.
I got this with US$25 and working fine
http://shop.brando.com/Brando-Works...ition-Samsung-Galaxy-S5-_p10841c1547d011.html
epsilon022 said:
What brand is the $12 one that you feel is almost as good?
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It's the LUVVITT brand. Maybe it's a little thicker than the Spigen, but honestly it's barely noticeable. Especially when you factor in the little ridge along the screen of the S5.
SS70Chevelle said:
It's the LUVVITT brand. Maybe it's a little thicker than the Spigen, but honestly it's barely noticeable. Especially when you factor in the little ridge along the screen of the S5.
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That's good to know as I shop around for glass screen protector. Thanks!
I just got it in the mail today. Had to put it on right away. Extra smoothness! I've had the Spigen Glas series since the S4
I went cheap and got this http://www.ebay.com/itm/151282778240?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Works like a charm, and for $6 you can't really argue..why would I spend $20-$40 for a glass screen when this phone is already made with tough Gorilla glass? I also have this http://www.ebay.com/itm/351046202801?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 case, so it's not I'll ever break my screen now when dropping my phone..
thotwielder said:
Is there any other paricular good points of glass screen protectors?
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In my experience the best part of the glass protectors is that they feel the best. For the longest time I bought the super cheap xtremeguardz protectors on slickdeals which were good for protection but felt too tacky and got really dirty. Same with the free protector that came with spigen case for my Nexus 5. The glass ones feel like you don't have a screen protector on, shed minor damage readily, and provides the best extreme impact protection (at the cost of its own life though).
The biggest drawback is that they can chip if you drop them on cement... depends on the person, I know people who go an entire year with no screen protector, and I know others who drop their phones on pavement regularly. I recently reviewed the Movaluate 7 protector (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2744597) which has served me well so far.

[Q] Gorilla Glass 3 Scratches

I performed my anual phone upgrade last week and was absolutely smitten when my spanking new HTC M8 arrived in the post. Upon opening and removing the film I immediately noticed a hairline scratch about 1.5 cm long at the bottom of the screen. It is not hugely noticeable unless held up against light but it obviously put quite a dent in the great feeling you get when you get a brand new handset. Speaking to O2 they obviously did not believe that the scratch was there from new so they gave me the option of a £5 credit to my account or I could return the phone within my 10 day grace period and completely cancel the contract. I was told from then on I could apply for another upgrade and start again. I really could not be bothered with all the retuning malarkey and since scratches are usually inevitable anyway I decided to take the credit and live with it. I really do not understand how this happens as I have seen videos of people absolutely hammering these screens and scratching them with knives without leaving a mark so its strange how a few small grains of dust stuck to a plastic cover could leave a mark so easily.
Since the scratch is not super noticeable I have heard that you can hide them quite well using a screen protector. I usually hate screen protectors as they have a really plasticy feel compared to glass however I have heard great reviews regarding tempered glass protectors. I have purchased an Ultimate Shield Tempered Glass Protector with oleophobic coating which will prevent future scratched to the actual screen but I was also hoping that it would hide the hairline scratches already present on the handset. Does anybody have any experience with these protectors and how successful are they usually at hiding scratches? Thank you for your time.

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