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[Q] Metal trim like the N4?

I'm trying to figure out if the Edge will have metal trim around the sides like the N4 or plastic like everything else before it...
Anyone know?

It has a metal trim , it has been confirmed by numerous sources .
http://blog.gsmarena.com/samsung-galaxy-note-edge-hands/
Cheers~

Thanks, mate... I fingered an Edge last night at a Samsung kiosk. The phones were all warm so I couldn't feel cool metal. Asked the Samsung rep and he didn't know. In fact, he whipped out his phone and googled up a story on android authority that said it was plastic.

Bukem75 said:
Thanks, mate... I fingered an Edge last night at a Samsung kiosk. The phones were all warm so I couldn't feel cool metal. Asked the Samsung rep and he didn't know. In fact, he whipped out his phone and googled up a story on android authority that said it was plastic.
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I have the phone and can confirm it is metal sides like Note 4.

i have the N4 right now and planning to get the Edge (give wife the n4). However, i am not liking this metal business as it scratches (hairline and small knicks) FAR easier than the plastic used in note 1,2, and 3. I have not even dropped the n4 and it has a bunch of hairline scratches. I used the note 3 for 9 months and it was pristine. ARGH!

Deliximus said:
i have the N4 right now and planning to get the Edge (give wife the n4). However, i am not liking this metal business as it scratches (hairline and small knicks) FAR easier than the plastic used in note 1,2, and 3. I have not even dropped the n4 and it has a bunch of hairline scratches. I used the note 3 for 9 months and it was pristine. ARGH!
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I am trying to be so careful with mine, its unbelievable! I'm constantly checking to see if its got any scratches.

invisiblesense said:
I am trying to be so careful with mine, its unbelievable! I'm constantly checking to see if its got any scratches.
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Same here. Mines is in a silicon case.
I just got word that my screen protectors ship form amazon. I should have them by next friday.
There suppose to cover the whole front. I had to return the other ones i brought because they only cover the flat part.

Unfortunately scratches on the metal trim are somehow unavoidable, especially with some tight fit cases like UAG.
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xile6 said:
Same here.
I just got word that my screen protectors ship form amazon. I should have them by next friday.
There suppose to cover the whole front. I had to return the other ones i brought because they only cover the flat part.
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Can u confirm which ones didn't cover the edge screen? And which one u bought that does cover it?
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misterwal10 said:
Can u confirm which ones didn't cover the edge screen? And which one u bought that does cover it?
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The ones i had to return where these
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You can see how the right side i kinda small and it cut flat at the top and bottom.
The ones i got on amazon that are on there way are these
http://www.amazon.com/Klear-Cut-Pack-Replacement-Anti-Fingerprint/dp/B00NAIYZVO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416095771&sr=8-2&keywords=%22note+edge%22
As you can see these are rounded at the ends and are a bit longer pass the camera.
They should be here in a few days and ill update and let everyone know.
The other ones that work are the SKINOMI

xile6 said:
As you can see these are rounded at the ends and are a bit longer pass the camera.
They should be here in a few days and ill update and let everyone know.
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I was gonna order these, but I couldn't tell if the went down the edge...just seemed like the space between the camera hole and the end of the protector was similar to the one above
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misterwal10 said:
I was gonna order these, but I couldn't tell if the went down the edge...just seemed like the space between the camera hole and the end of the protector was similar to the one above
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yea if you take the pictures and do a 1:1 that one will be bigger.

I wonder if they will come out with a tempered glass version. I don't like plastic screen protectors.

I spoke to Iloome and they said the tempered glass flex screen protectors will be coming sometime in January.

Tech Armor Edge 2 Edge Glass protector for Note 4

Tech Armor has fixed the issue with the protector not adhering.
I have purchased 5 and all 5 have stayed on for a total of 4 weeks with cases on. No haloing.
http://www.amazon.com/Tech-Armor-Sa...pebp=1434592491387&perid=0JPBNSKW0QF2JYB9TYJ4
I will get a photo of mine later when the wife gets home so I may use her camera.

Looks like the black version just went down to $16.96. Just snagged one. Thanks!

Do these have the grid of dots?
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Do these go with the curve of the screen?

I just got mine. Put it on and took it back off. Only the edges have adhesive. The clear center part for the screen doesn't touch the screen so it makes the screen look dull or hazy. The good thing about this is that the edges are solid color so you don't see any halo if there are any. It's flat so I'm sure the halo is there but you just can't see it. I put my old tempered screen back.
Also wanted to point out, I bought the edge to edge glass version.
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aznmode said:
I just got mine. Put it on and took it back off. Only the edges have adhesive. The clear center part for the screen doesn't touch the screen so it makes the screen look dull or hazy. The good thing about this is that the edges are solid color so you don't see any halo if there are any. It's flat so I'm sure the halo is there but you just can't see it. I put my old tempered screen back.
Also wanted to point out, I bought the edge to edge glass version.
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Thank you dude. You just saved me from a bad purchase.

Just give up already. Coming up on almost a year and still nothing is 100% perfect fit. Save the time and money and get the hdx. Going strong since last oct launch.

borijess said:
Do these have the grid of dots?
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Yeah both of mine you can see them when the screen is off.
I guess I should have waited a week longer as my black glass protector is still going strong but the white one not so much, and they have THE worst customer support I have ever dealt with second to Verizon.
I purchased a YooTech Glass and have no halo but it is not E2E.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RV6451Q?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
icarez is crap though.

borijess said:
Do these have the grid of dots?
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I mean I guess they are but the entire protector doesnt stick, just the edges. i dont like the colored borders at all, and the white protector seems really hazy.

I would avoid this protector. It's not good.
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offthatop said:
Yeah both of mine you can see them when the screen is off.
I guess I should have waited a week longer as my black glass protector is still going strong but the white one not so much, and they have THE worst customer support I have ever dealt with second to Verizon.
I purchased a YooTech Glass and have no halo but it is not E2E.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RV6451Q?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
icarez is crap though.
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Do you happen to have any pics? I see mixed opinions on amazon.

aznmode said:
Do you happen to have any pics? I see mixed opinions on amazon.
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No, Im sorry I dont have any pictures, and I have sent over 20 emails to Tech Armor about the issues, and I keep getting the same question about my Amazon order numbers, then an appology then no reply for 6-7 days with the same question being asked. Very bad support from them.
Recently took my Note 4 back due to lack of root and picked up a Nexus 6.

Recommended TGSP

Hey Guys,
I bought a Note 4 as a back up for my S7 Edge, and sort of like a home tablet as well. Anyone recommended any TGSP (Tempered Glass Screen Protector)?
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SEVENEDGE said:
Hey Guys,
I bought a Note 4 as a back up for my S7 Edge, and sort of like a home tablet as well. Anyone recommended any TGSP?
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What's TGSP? by a dictionary either:
- Thames Gateway Strategic Partnership
- Traditional Gas Sampling Pipe
- Thematic Guide for Suicide Prediction
I don't think you mean any of those

Acronym for Tempered Glass Screen Protector... I guess we use that acronym on the S7 Edge boards
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Set aside about two weeks and read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/accessories/tempered-glass-screen-protectors-t2878038
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Its deleted, though...
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SEVENEDGE said:
Its deleted, though...
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Really? Works fine for me...
Long story short, there has never been a 'perfect' screen protector for this phone that leaves no halo, because of the curved glass. The good ones are harder or impossible to get now as the phone gets older. If you can access the last few pages of that thread you'll find some currently available suggestions, but expect to have a gap around the edge to allow for the curve. If you'd like a full face one, I've used these and found them quite good:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B018E3MGD8/
but expect to see a slight halo along the edges. Another option is this one - I have one as a spare but have not used it yet:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ZPORP68/
Hope this helps.

Kinsman-UK said:
Really? Works fine for me...
Long story short, there has never been a 'perfect' screen protector for this phone that leaves no halo, because of the curved glass. The good ones are harder or impossible to get now as the phone gets older. If you can access the last few pages of that thread you'll find some currently available suggestions, but expect to have a gap around the edge to allow for the curve. If you'd like a full face one, I've used these and found them quite good:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B018E3MGD8/
but expect to see a slight halo along the edges. Another option is this one - I have one as a spare but have not used it yet:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ZPORP68/
Hope this helps.
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Thank you!
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I have an iLoome light and it has no halo and no issues after a year or more of use.

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Try it on a browser instead of the app, works on all browsers on my device.
Just be aware that any TGSPs that allegedly don't have a halo, generally stop just short of the edge of the screen. Personally I prefer a full face protector with a hint of halo, rather than one that is just slightly too small and catches the spen or your finger on the edge when swiping. Keep in mind that a case may not fit well with a full face protector (although I have managed to get my UAG on with the ones linked above, I have cracked one once when fitting the case).

I stopped using screen protectors with my s4 then with my note 4. Never really had any problems. No scratches that are significant. Phone is in my pocket, only once or twice the same pocket as my keys... I've dropped it many times, and have the official Samsung bumper/back cover... Again, no real problems. Replacing the glass is quite inexpensive these days, I figure if I get a bad scratch I'll just replace it. This corning glass was made so you don't have to use protectors anymore. I might have one tiny mark on the glass but I have to turn it just right into the light, with the screen off to be able to see it. To me, added weight, bulk, and decreased responsiveness, and impact visually are not worth a screen protector.
My 2c

Fingerprint Scanner Scratched Up

As the title says, my fingerprint scanner has micro scratches when put under bright light. Bothered me at first, the rest of the body is pristine smooth. I keep mine on the official Samsung LED case.
Who else here has the same issue?

What's really the point? Things are going to get micro scratches over time with use, and the fingerprint scanner is no exception, it's pointless want to keep everything scratchless... And why worry when you can only see the scratches under a bright light in a certain angle, that won't affect real use in any way

galaxyYtester said:
What's really the point? Things are going to get micro scratches over time with use, and the fingerprint scanner is no exception, it's pointless want to keep everything scratchless... And why worry when you can only see the scratches under a bright light in a certain angle, that won't affect real use in any way
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I agree every phone with fingerprint scanner has micro scratches because it's used every minute....cmon man stop with the nit picking

OCD people can relate.

jlieu said:
OCD people can relate.
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Since you put it that way yeah true.... but I'm sure used to it by now.. maybe?

Yes it was nitpicking on my part. That's why I said I was bothered at first, but have accepted it.
And also brought it up because I have a couple of phones to compare it with. I have an iPhone 7 plus, Pixel XL and Huawei Mate 9. All phones i have been using since release day but doesn't have a single scratch on its fingerprint sensor.
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The scanner is metal, not glass.
It will scratch (at least the coloring).

Fingerprint scratches s8
I have the same issue on s8
Some scratches on fingerprint

This was always the weakest part of Sammy's build quality. In owning Galaxy devices since the OG Galaxy S, I've noticed that the home buttons always had a tendency to get scratched, even after they went with the premium materials with the S6.
It'd be nice if Sammy had a sapphire crystal cover with their scanner like Apple has with TouchID but for a variety of reasons, it's probably not practical for them.
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jpbl1976 said:
This was always the weakest part of Sammy's build quality. In owning Galaxy devices since the OG Galaxy S, I've noticed that the home buttons always had a tendency to get scratched, even after they went with the premium materials with the S6.
It'd be nice if Sammy had a sapphire crystal cover with their scanner like Apple has with TouchID but for a variety of reasons, it's probably not practical for them.
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iPhone 7 Plus fingerprint scratches also....

danieldp1990 said:
iPhone 7 Plus fingerprint scratches also....
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That's an understatement.. Jet Black iPhone is a scratch magnet.
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That's an understatement.. Jet Black iPhone is a scratch magnet.
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Hmmm... I was talking about the TouchID scanner only not the device itself... I've owned each TouchID iPhone since the 5s and didn't experience getting any nicks on it.
I'm generally pretty careful with my gear but even that didn't prevent me from getting nicks on the scanner of Note 4/s6/Note 5. It used to bother me a lot.
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this should not be considered since its being used all the time

Frame paint quality finish.

I've read a few posts on various forums about some folks having issues with the frame of the phone developing scuffs and marks even though they have been cased. I'd like to think that perhaps sand or particles got inside case and caused it via abrasion.
For those that have theirs , hows the frame area holding up?
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No its def a cheap finish....i baby my phone and its scuffed ...looks kinda like swirling on paint of a car ....ive had other phones with same finish hold up wayyy longer.

sarni84 said:
No its def a cheap finish....i baby my phone and its scuffed ...looks kinda like swirling on paint of a car ....ive had other phones with same finish hold up wayyy longer.
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Yeah, I read some threads on the oneplus community forums about the nebula blue in particular having defects on the aluminum frame out of the box. Also using a case causes abrasion wears on the paint of the frame.
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Yea i have the gray or whatever color that is....and i can see how my case would do that. I have that oneplus carbon fiber looking case tmobile sells. Its tight... Which is good i like tight ? anyway the metal frame around phone does scratch more then any other phone i had. And i have had a lot of phones. Actually it reminds me of my s2 when i had that. (Same finish on frame) ......Just cheap looking and its ashame because the rest of the device is beautiful.

Only one little slight scrape on the bottom right of the frame. Seems to have held up fine for me so far though I still miss the titanium frame of my Essential.

Yeah I have a quite badly scratched and scuffed frame also. I've had it in a case since day one so don't know how it's happened, must be bits of dust or dirt scratching it. It seems a very soft material. Annoying as it ryins the resale value.
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I just pulled off my case to check mine. I have the 12/256 Nebula blue and I have no scuffs or swirl marks as of yet and I got mine on launch day. Hope it stays that way (more so for resale value)

Just took off my case (which I have done a lot and this is my tightest case) and I don't have any scuffs. Even my camera at the top that's always exposed looks fine. I've got a t-mobile nebula blue I've had from launch. We'll see if it stays that way I guess.
Edit: there is some scuffs around the charging port but I guess that'd make sense since I have bad aim.

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Edit: there is some scuffs around the charging port but I guess that'd make sense since I have bad aim.
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ROFL that's what she said!

Eric214 said:
ROFL that's what she said!
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Got mine in today ,
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