Same complaints as everyone else that the bubbling around the edge of the screen after perfect placement of the 2.0 version remains completely unacceptable. But that is not the worst part.
As someone else mentioned on XDA, Yootech reached out to me after I'd left a similar review on Amazon. I thought that it was a very nice gesture on their part: they offered a refund, an updated version that was promised to fit correctly, and 2 USB C cables. I accepted the offer, and now they won't respond to emails about getting them to follow through. 2 weeks and 4 emails later - nothing.
Bottom line: the product remains defective, and the company won't follow through on promises made to make it right.
I bought a yootech v2 for my pixel xl. Fit perfect, at first I noticed around the sides the edges would pop up. Through 2 heavy hard back books on top of my phone for about 6 hours and vwalhaha it was perfect. Not a speck of dust between layers, perfectly in the center, practically invisible with the case on except for the faint outline. Was perfect for about a month until yesterday when I dropped my phone. Screen protector cracked phone did not, peeled of with 0 residue. I give the product 5 stars. I think you might just be too picky friend.
I have these on the way for the regular size pixel. None of them are perfect but it's all we are gonna get for this phone. We aren't going to see specially made tempered glass ones for this phone cause it's a very small market for how much it would cost the company
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I bought a yootech v2 for my pixel xl. Fit perfect, at first I noticed around the sides the edges would pop up. Through 2 heavy hard back books on top of my phone for about 6 hours and vwalhaha it was perfect. Not a speck of dust between layers, perfectly in the center, practically invisible with the case on except for the faint outline. Was perfect for about a month until yesterday when I dropped my phone. Screen protector cracked phone did not, peeled of with 0 residue. I give the product 5 stars. I think you might just be too picky friend.
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Glad your phone was ok. I'm not alone in my complaint - plenty of threads/comments here and on Reddit about their "new and improved" version. Yootech admitted in their email response to me that v2.0 had halo/peeling issues for some users. I am glad it works for you. It did its job by saving your screen. Others, like myself, definitely have issues with it, and they are very real.
Interestingly, a manager at Yootech contacted me after I posted this, and promised to make good on what they said they would do. That's all I really wanted. Screw ups happen, and it is all about how you handle it with the customer. If a company says that they are going to take specific actions to make it right, it is not unreasonable to expect them to follow through.
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I have no issues with mine. Had it on since day 1 when the new version came out and hasn't peeled up at all. Yootech has always taken care of me and made great screen protectors
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I have the Yootech updated on my Pixel XL. It laid down great, no dust or halo and it made it all the way to the edge of the usable screen. It immediately started to lift around the edges a little bit so I took a couple of my wife's scrapbooks and stacked them on top for about an hour and I haven't had an issue since. It's been about 3 weeks of normal usage and no complaints from me.
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Had zero issues with my yootech v2.
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I'm at the point where I can't stand reading people complaining about a halo in screen protectors. it has a curved screen it's not gonna be easy! yes it's annoying no one is denying that but saying a screen protector is **** over another companies because of a halo isn't really fair, it's the screen doing it.
now if the protectors genuinely have a fault like bad cutouts or don't at least protect the visible part of the screen (Even with a halo) then that's fair game at least.
I've had the version 2 protector installed for a couple weeks now and it's been perfect. There's absolutely no lifting or bubbling along the edges.
I had a problem getting it to stick on the edges so I positioned my fingers so that the entire side was pressed down and held for a solid minute or two and it has been fine ever since. The key is to get the entire edge sticking otherwise it peels back up again. Hopefully you get it!
My Yootech 2 is the first one to cover the entire viewing area but it does not stick in spots but I honestly expected that due to the curved glass.
I bought this "updated" version at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LY8LVSB/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1. It has a good 1/16" halo around the entire edges, so I am not happy with it at all. Is that the one you're talking about?
Revised version doesnt stick in some areas for me either will probably end up removing it
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I bought this "updated" version at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LY8LVSB/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1. It has a good 1/16" halo around the entire edges, so I am not happy with it at all. Is that the one you're talking about?
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Yep, that is the one. On the plus side, Yootech did finally follow through on their promise to refund me, as well as well as sending me a 3 pack of USB A to C cables and a $10 Amazon gift card. The good faith effort on their part (after I posted publicly about it) was admirable. Bottom line is that this particular version is definitely not great for many of us.
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Yep, that is the one. On the plus side, Yootech did finally follow through on their promise to refund me, as well as well as sending me a 3 pack of USB A to C cables and a $10 Amazon gift card. The good faith effort on their part (after I posted publicly about it) was admirable. Bottom line is that this particular version is definitely not great for many of us.
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I didn't make out as good as you, but I replied to their warranty email, saying I wasn't happy with the halo around the edges. They replied and gave me a full Amazon refund in 12 minutes! I have to say their customer service is great, especially considering this is the weekend.
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Worth every penny. No joke, if you like these get one from the AT&T store.
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Agreed. I have tried almost all of them and Moshi is the best IMO. No soapy water, no wait to cure and no bubbles. Just wipe off your screen and apply. And if you don't place it perfectly, just pick up and reapply. I have taken them off, rinsed them in the sink, let them air dry and reapplied, no problem. Some claim it desensitizes the screen, but not my experience. Can be a little pricey ($20 to $25) and hard to find at a discount, but well worth the ease of use for me.
Somehow I failed to notice that it completely covers the notification light. Fail.
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does it degrade the screen quality? i ask because i have friends with iphones who bought anti-glare screen protectors and their screen looks horrible and they have the retina display.
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Somehow I failed to notice that it completely covers the notification light. Fail.
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I was also bummed when I noticed this (I thought the led was broken at first). I emailed Moshi and they said it was something Moto change last minute and to ask for a refund from AT&T. I bought a $2 xtreme guard from Amazon that came today. I'll try it out tomorrow and give ATT a visit.
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I was also bummed when I noticed this (I thought the led was broken at first). I emailed Moshi and they said it was something Moto change last minute and to ask for a refund from AT&T. I bought a $2 xtreme guard from Amazon that came today. I'll try it out tomorrow and give ATT a visit.
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Let us know how you like or don't like the xtremegard and if it fits ok .
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Let us know how you like or don't like the xtremegard and if it fits ok .
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335414&page=4
I have the Moshi and while it is easy to use, covering the LED notification light is a deal breaker.
While it's a great idea, the Moshi isn't worth it. I bought it from the local AT&T store for about $30 and applied it in a couple seconds. I got home and realized that I put it on *slightly* off, so I took it off and washed it, then left it to air-dry. I let it dry for a bit more than 48 hours, and then I picked it up to apply it to my A2. There was STILL bits of residue from the water that was easily visible. I washed it again and dried it 3 more times, getting as much water off the screen as I could, but 2 days later there was still signs of water.
So, unless you can find a place to put a piece of plastic for a week without any dust getting on it, don't even think about washing it. As for the notification LED, I didn't notice it because it was only applied for a few hours, but it's certainly a deal-breaker for me. However, I'm a bit skeptical about Moshi's excuse. How could they NOT know that there was a notification LED for such a device? It sounds to me like the just didn't see it 0_O
Sigh... off to the AT&T store for me to see if I can get a refund, although I threw away that cheap (but expensive!) piece of plastic a couple days ago :\. It's too bad about the notification LED, because otherwise I would be willing to buy that again and just not wash it .
I bought one of these and it had the notification light issue, I emailed support and they sent me out a brand new one that corrects the issue for free. My wife has the same phone so I just put it on hers. I really dont need the notification light.
Don't like these or the extreme guards. I buy mine off ebay for a fraction of the cost and they work fine. Have always protected my screen and never damage anything.
The Moshi makes my screen look grainy.
The Xtreme is too hard to apply. One mess up and you might as well throw it away.
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I bought one of these and it had the notification light issue, I emailed support and they sent me out a brand new one that corrects the issue for free. My wife has the same phone so I just put it on hers. I really dont need the notification light.
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That's great! I might try doing that because it's a great screen protector besides the washing/reapplying thing.
EDIT!
I emailed them yesterday and they replied, saying:
Hello,
Thank you for your email.
We’ve heard from a few customers that the iVisor for the Motorola Atrix 2 doesn’t match the phone in the way it was intended to. Unfortunately, the phone’s design was changed at the last minute by the phone manufacturer and both AT&T and Moshi were unaware of this.
Please send it back to our Sunnyvale office and we'll send you an updated version of the iVisor for the Motorola Atrix 2 under warranty coverage.
Attn: Service Center
491 East Evelyn Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Please make sure to include your return address and proof of purchase along with the following RMA number: ###########. We will send out the replacement within 7 days of receiving your RMA.
Best regards,
Technical Support
Moshi Support Team
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Since I don't have the protector with me I emailed them back asking if what I had was enough to exchange: The cardboard slip with instructions/warranty info, the cleaning cloth, and (possibly) the receipt from the AT&T store. I am waiting for a reply.
So, even if they did mess up and forget about the notification LED, they have great support and stay on top of all their products.
I love how the moshi screen protector looks on the phone. I'm not big on branding so the black under coating is perfect for hiding the AT&T and Motorola logos. After using an antiglare protector I can't be happy without it. However the dealbreaker for me was how little tackiness it had. Without a case holding the screen protector in place it would shift around in my pocket. Eventually it would slide off completely. I bought two, the first applied by the store associate, the second I applied myself. Same problem both times.
After a while of using the protector I think I would prefer a different one. It is very convenient but it is very soft and scratches/marks easily. Their technical support is amazing but the product is just OK... and also pretty expensive.
The feeling of the the screen protector is kind of weird... it's tacky but not tacky at the same time. It is very, very smooth... almost like a really clean chalk board, and you finger can very easily glide across it... but as soon as you apply too much pressure it gets fairly tacky.
It also makes the screen look grainy, although it's bearable.
I found this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Clear-Scr...oth-for-LG-Nexus-4-E960-Google-/350672535192?
it's only $1.95 for 6 dry screen protectors with free expedited shipping in the US. I know it's not the best out there but I personally hate the draggy feeling of wet applicators.
I thought I should share this
Let us know how the quality is, hopefully it isn't a Crazy finger print magnet
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fuego77 said:
Let us know how the quality is, hopefully it isn't a Crazy finger print magnet
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I just placed the order 1/2hr ago It said estimated delivery is between 12/28 and 1/3. I will definitely keep you guys updated as soon as I have it.
Be careful, before I went with Spigen I purchased cheap protectors and they had the grainy effect and felt odd.
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Be careful, before I went with Spigen I purchased cheap protectors and they had the grainy effect and felt odd.
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I had always used dry ones before on my previous phones. They were all fine and each lasted about a month before scratches started to show and I just replace it with another one
I currently have Skinomi. I liked it but it's already showing signs of stretches and unhealed marks/dents.
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I had always used dry ones before on my previous phones. They were all fine and each lasted about a month before scratches started to show and I just replace it with another one
I currently have Skinomi. I liked it but it's already showing signs of stretches and unhealed marks/dents.
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I haven't tried a wet install due to fear of getting water in the earpiece and other ports. And lol are marks suppose to heal?
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I found this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Clear-Scr...oth-for-LG-Nexus-4-E960-Google-/350672535192?
it's only $1.95 for 6 dry screen protectors with free expedited shipping in the US. I know it's not the best out there but I personally hate the draggy feeling of wet applicators.
I thought I should share this
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No cutout for proximity sensor could be a problem. Maybe that's why they're so cheap. Then again at $2 for 6, I have a feeling even the cheapest wet protector will feel better than those
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I haven't tried a wet install due to fear of getting water in the earpiece and other ports. And lol are marks suppose to heal?
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I've always used wet apply protectors (6 different phones, and 3 tablets). No problems so far. I think you'd end up with more water in your device while talking on the phone in the rain than with applying wet protectors. Then again I also use distilled water which has lower conductivity than tap.
Here's my experience using a high quality (SGP) screen protector vs cheap ebay ones :
Im currently using SGP dual (front & back) ultraclear for about a month and although its a bit of a fingerprint magnet, so far there are no visible scratches on the protectors. Seems like it holds up pretty well against all the rubbings in my jacket pocket this past month. SGP claims of its material hardness was proven since there are no scratches at all so far :good:. And I thought all screen protectors are made equal...until I was proven wrong a couple of weeks ago..
I helped a housemate bought and install cheap dry application screen protectors on ebay for his samsung exhibit II phone. They are cheap (6 for $1.95), but it took 3 trials for me to finally be satisfied with the result as the first 2 trials resulted in scratches on the protectors when I was squeegee-ing the bubbles. I did not use a squeegee on the 3rd trial and just pushed the bubbles out using my fingers. as a result some of the bubbles are trapped (but went away after a couple of days). However, upon closer look, some of the protector edges are not flat, resulting on lifting on the edges. The thing just looks plain ugly.
So, my advise is stay away form the cheap protectors...you may get lucky with a hi quality protectors but odds are youre going end up with a lo quality ones (hence the low price). They are also prone to scratches. Yeah with the cheap ones, you can change it monthly but since the process of applying a protector takes about 1-2 hour for me, I prefer to install it once and be happy about it for the rest of the cellphone's life...
PS : BTW, the one you posted doesnt have a proximity sensor cutout...
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Here's my experience using a high quality (SGP) screen protector vs cheap ebay ones :
Im currently using SGP dual (front & back) ultraclear for about a month and although its a bit of a fingerprint magnet, so far there are no visible scratches on the protectors. Seems like it holds up pretty well against all the rubbings in my jacket pocket this past month. SGP claims of its material hardness was proven since there are no scratches at all so far :good:. And I thought all screen protectors are made equal...until I was proven wrong a couple of weeks ago..
I helped a housemate bought and install cheap dry application screen protectors on ebay for his samsung exhibit II phone. They are cheap (6 for $1.95), but it took 3 trials for me to finally be satisfied with the result as the first 2 trials resulted in scratches on the protectors when I was squeegee-ing the bubbles. I did not use a squeegee on the 3rd trial and just pushed the bubbles out using my fingers. as a result some of the bubbles are trapped (but went away after a couple of days). However, upon closer look, some of the protector edges are not flat, resulting on lifting on the edges. The thing just looks plain ugly.
So, my advise is try to stay away form the cheap protectors on ebay...you may get lucky with a high quality protectors but odds are youre going end up with a low quality ones (hence the low price). Also, they are prone to scratches...since the process of applying a protector takes about 1-2 hour for me, I prefer to install it once and be happy about it for the rest of the life of my cellphone.
PS : BTW, the one you posted doesnt have a proximity sensor cutout...
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thanks for the heads up. I guess I'll just try and see. Hopefully I get a good quality one. I don't expect much. Beside its only $1.95.
I give the homeless guy nearby my house $1 every other days anyways
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thanks for the heads up. I guess I'll just try and see. Hopefully I get a good quality one. I don't expect much. Beside its only $1.95.
I give the homeless guy nearby my house $1 every other days anyways
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This made me happy. Good for you man.
++1
I have gone through quite a bit of smartsphone.. each of them I been applying different type of screen protector to try them out.
It really depends on how *cheap* they are...
I purchase 4 for $1.50 on ebay.. they feel as premium as those $14 for 2 high quality one (sgp)
but they do get scratches much more easily than high quality one.
And even if you manage to not get scratches on them, they tend to get worn out in the middle due the swiping ..
bobola said:
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I have gone through quite a bit of smartsphone.. each of them I been applying different type of screen protector to try them out.
It really depends on how *cheap* they are...
I purchase 4 for $1.50 on ebay.. they feel as premium as those $14 for 2 high quality one (sgp)
but they do get scratches much more easily than high quality one.
And even if you manage to not get scratches on them, they tend to get worn out in the middle due the swiping ..
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This is very true.
i boughtbthis exact screen protector and impossible to out on without scartching it all up, absolutely useless, ive put on many before with no problems
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So I received the screen protectors today. I did not apply it as I still have my Skinomi on.
Attached is how it looks like laying on top of my phone.
There IS a cutout for the sensor as you can see. However the camera is covered.
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So I received the screen protectors today. I did not apply it as I still have my Skinomi on.
Attached is how it looks like laying on top of my phone.
There IS a cutout for the sensor as you can see. However the camera is covered.
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Are you sure you didn't put it on backwards? Weirdly enough that's what I was about to comment on, it does seem to mess with the proximity sensor, as the screen will remain black during calls.
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Are you sure you didn't put it on backwards? Weirdly enough that's what I was about to comment on, it does seem to mess with the proximity sensor, as the screen will remain black during calls.
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Just cut out the corner with scissors before applying
Already done, just thought people should know though.
Omg you're right. I put it on backward. So embarrassing. Lol that cut out is for the camera.
Oh well, I'll just cut a hole for the sensors when I need to.
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Omg you're right. I put it on backward. So embarrassing. Lol that cut out is for the camera.
Oh well, I'll just cut a hole for the sensors when I need to.
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lol, I was actually wondering how you got it to stick that way, if I could have I would've kept it that way. It wouldn't bother the camera, at least not as much as it bothers the sensors.
yeah i was looking at it and my first thought was "but... the pull tab says "back" on it..."
Just dropped my S7 Edge getting out the car flat on the face and heard the loud sound of gorilla glass you are familiar with in drop test videos. The screen is fine with just a few sand grain sized scratches where the ridged rock pavement hit.
First time I've scratched a new device the first week. My soul died a little inside. Lucky this screen still feels smooth and only when looking for the scratches can I see them and I can't feel them with my finger nail without effort.
sorry to hear that, I have been using those wet install screen protectors just incase
I heard they made the glass stronger but its more likely to get scratches
Wear it with pride. Your phone just has some character now.
Some ugly character, but mine slipped out my pocket when I sat down on some steps. Hit left corner, I know the next day I went and got an otterbox symmetry for it!
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Just dropped my S7 Edge getting out the car flat on the face and heard the loud sound of gorilla glass you are familiar with in drop test videos. The screen is fine with just a few sand grain sized scratches where the ridged rock pavement hit.
First time I've scratched a new device the first week. My soul died a little inside. Lucky this screen still feels smooth and only when looking for the scratches can I see them and I can't feel them with my finger nail without effort.
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That hurts my heart. The last time I did that was with the HTC MYTOUCH 4G back in the day. Same way to driving, talking and put phone on lap. Forgot about it and jumped out the car at gas station phone goes screen down but my story did not end like yours. My screen was shattered it every possible area lol. Nice these are much tougher.
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Well 2014 i had preordered my galaxy note 4 and got it a week early. The next day i dropped it and cracked the screen lol. At the time no cases were available so i was out of luck
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Whenever I drop a device I just pick it up without looking at it and just put it in my pocket and check it out later when I cooled down
Dropped mine yesterday for the first time. Literally from about 2 feet just sitting in a chair. I'm so pissed.
Oh my I hope you have some kind of insurance for that. Sorry that looks very bad with that amount of damage I don't think the water resistance will work.
Use a case, these are fragile phones and before you get into the it takes away from the beautiful design...blah blah look at the picture two posts above.
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Dropped mine yesterday for the first time. Literally from about 2 feet just sitting in a chair. I'm so pissed.
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Ouch!
Yeah I totaled my phone about two weeks ago, already got a replacement tho. I'm now sporting a zagg screen protector and otterbox case. One interesting thing I noticed was that despite my screen having many cracks in it there wasn't a single scratch on the glass. So the glass is much more scratch proof than before
IQ Shield is a clone of Zagg at half the price. I can't tell the difference between the two products. I'm happy with the Spigen premium bumper case I got for my S7e also.
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IQ Shield is a clone of Zagg at half the price. I can't tell the difference between the two products. I'm happy with the Spigen premium bumper case I got for my S7e also.
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My Zagg shield keeps popping out from the top because of my case. Not the best fit in my opinion I would of muched rather have seen the whole screen covered. But I'm learning not to give a Sht. Just ordered the "super chrome" slickwrap for my silver S7 edge. Man it gone blind some motorists. At least now it will protect the back glass while looking even glossier. I'm a shiny guy
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My Zagg shield keeps popping out from the top because of my case. Not the best fit in my opinion I would of muched rather have seen the whole screen covered. But I'm learning not to give a Sht. Just ordered the "super chrome" slickwrap for my silver S7 edge. Man it gone blind some motorists. At least now it will protect the back glass while looking even glossier. I'm a shiny guy
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The case I have doesn't interfere with the screen protector. The important thing about applying those Zagg like screen protectors is the surface must be 100% free of oil and grease from handling.
I have always used skinomi, and i always will. That is all.
My Zagg shield is yellowish...ew
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Guys i learned before even buying a new phone especially the s7 Edge? Have a case and a good screen protector head of time. So u can have it all ready when u get the phone in hand!!
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Guys i learned before even buying a new phone especially the s7 Edge? Have a case and a good screen protector head of time. So u can have it all ready when u get the phone in hand!!
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I had a Spigen case for the S7E (and a shield I had not installed yet) and managed to drop it off front porch. From5 feet it fell another 1-2 feet and bounced off wood step then bounce off of down-sloping cement walkway into the grass. It did not make contact with the glass, and did not even scratch the case. Took the phone out, and no damage to the body at all.
The phone out of the case is very slippery, so was surprised when this happened. Dropped it the same way I broke a screen on a Note 2 a few years back - taking a picture. In that instance, I was reimbursed full price by AMEX, even though it could be (and was) repaired. I had paid full price at that time for the phone.
This time I am doing the 24 month payment plan (for two phones) - and after almost smoking it, I did some thinking. I had paid a down-payment on one, and was getting ready to make the first payment through BOA e-billing and realized I needed to also pay the first three months with the same AMEX card in case I had a claim during the 90 reimbursement period. In this case, they would reimburse the amount I had paid and pay the rest directly to Tmo.(or maybe to a repair shop if they insist on going that way).
So for any other butter fingered owners who bought it with the payment plan and with a credit card with a replacement period guarantee - make sure you pay at least the monthly amount due for the device during that period covered with the same card. Just to be safe, I just paid TMo 3 months on both devices separate from my regular payment.
Still can't believe I dropped it - thank you Spigen! And better bet the scree protector on soon.
I am still thinking of selling it and getting a 935FD on eBay (damn you Samsung for locking the bootloader). Getting it paid by insurance would be easier, but I will not deliberately do that. But still have 2 more months of coverage....
FYI, get a case for your phab 2 pro.
I got my phone on Wed. It fell out of my pocket jacket as I was getting in my car. Normally it would be in my back pant pocket if I'm walking around. No case, and now cracked screen. I'm guessing no gorilla glass on this phone?
I'm coming from a Note 4, that I dropped numerous times without a case, and have yet to crack my screen. Only scruffs and scratches. I was debating between the phab 2 pro and xiaomi mi mix. The mi mix looked so delicate, and the phab 2 pro is built like a tank. I guess the heavy weight doesn't help if you drop your phone.
I liked the phone. huge screen. good battery life. almost stock android experience. Oh well. It was nice while it lasted.
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FYI, get a case for your phab 2 pro.
I got my phone on Wed. It fell out of my pocket jacket as I was getting in my car. Normally it would be in my back pant pocket if I'm walking around. No case, and now cracked screen. I'm guessing no gorilla glass on this phone?
I'm coming from a Note 4, that I dropped numerous times without a case, and have yet to crack my screen. Only scruffs and scratches. I was debating between the phab 2 pro and xiaomi mi mix. The mi mix looked so delicate, and the phab 2 pro is built like a tank. I guess the heavy weight doesn't help if you drop your phone.
I liked the phone. huge screen. good battery life. almost stock android experience. Oh well. It was nice while it lasted.
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that sucks..that's why I make sure before I get a phone to buy a case and screen protector with it at the same time
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that sucks..that's why I make sure before I get a phone to buy a case and screen protector with it at the same time
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Me, too. But Lenovo is not making my "usual" easy. No accessories (case, screen protector, etc.) offered with the release of the phone! I was looking at Lenovo tablets and they offer cases and screen protectors at a discount when ordered with the tablet!!! Seems like any accessories I could find (on Amazon) are available either November 30th or 17th...
I'm so sorry that you're phone already broke! That shouldn't happen to anyone! I am sure that it's too soon to get anyone who can fix it... But I hope that you can soon...
Lenovo warranty wouldn't cover drops and spills... Well, the SquareTrade Warranty I have on my Note 3 doesn't either... Only mechanical problems...
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Oh no, I feel sorry for your loss
Hopefully this doesn't mean the lp2p has a poor design for robustness
Gorilla glass is very hard to scratch but can be brittle. Metal frames don't absorb impacts like a decently thick plastic body.
My Plan B is a Xiaomi Mi Max 4GB 128GB phone. They have some really good cases for it but no good screen protectors. The only reason I am hesitating is because I had a Huawei Mediapad X2 7" screen which I loved. Except that I got horrible MMS service from... So yesterday I read every post on my Plan B and one person posted that his phone was doing things with MMS that my X2 had done... I think that would happen to me with any non-USA released phone... So I HAVE to get this Phab 2 Pro!
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They have some cases. Sucks the screen broke. Screen protectors don't help for falls. Damage happens to the frame of the phone so the glass breaks.
speculatrix said:
Oh no, I feel sorry for your loss
Hopefully this doesn't mean the lp2p has a poor design for robustness
Gorilla glass is very hard to scratch but can be brittle. Metal frames don't absorb impacts like a decently thick plastic body.
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P2P does not have gorilla glass, according to this comparison with Xiaomi Mi Max. I hope that's wrong. http://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Xiaomi-Mi-Max,Lenovo-Phab-2-Pro/phones/10044,10108
edit: Then, this site says gorilla glass, just gorilla glass, not 2, 3, 4 or 5. http://www.gsm-specs.com/lenovo-phab-2-pro/ or this site http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/smartphones/phab-series/phab2-pro/ Would expect GG 4, like other phones right about now.
the phab 2 pro is so darn heavy, that any fall is probably detrimental to the huge glass screen. Just unfortunate that it was in a parking lot and not a soft carpet to land on. It's still usable. I'll just get a glass protector and tape over it so the pieces won't fall off. I hate using cases because it makes a huge phone even bigger. Oh well, lesson learned. I doubt a mi mix would have survived the fall either.
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They have some cases. Sucks the screen broke. Screen protectors don't help for falls. Damage happens to the frame of the phone so the glass breaks.
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The P2P cases they show on Amazon are not for the P2P. You can see in the pictures that the holes do not match up in the back. There's only ONE case on Amazon that looks right - and it's not available until November 17!!!
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this site also says gorilla glass, just not which type
http://smartphones.specout.com/l/6402/Lenovo-Phab-2-Pro
I bought this, but it really only helps with the slippery body of the phone. It wouldn't help the phone survive any drops that would damage a caseless phone. I'm looking forward to something a little more substantial, along the lines of a Seidio case.
It's just a straightforward TPU case. Nothing much to it.
THAT is the only case I saw on Amazon that looked right. I don't think that it would offer much protection from anything but scratches on the body of the phone and make the phone feel less slippery. I am hoping some manufacturers feel like there is enough demand for an Otterbox style case for this phone!
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Falls are always tricky. I dropped my Nexus 6 several times, including a 12 foot drop from a ladder straight flat onto the screen, and no cracks. I let my wife borrow it until her new phone came in and it fell 2 feet from her hands and cracked the whole screen.
This case fits the P2P well, just ignore the photo on the auction.
http://r.ebay.com/F4T7oF
It has nice raised edge around the holes for the back cameras, a hole for the back mic and a flat hole for the fingerprint that makes it easy to distinguish from the wide-angle camera by feel. It adds a very little bulk and just the right amount of protection. My phone has already survived one fall 2 hardwood floor from the bed.
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This case fits the P2P well, just ignore the photo on the auction.
http://r.ebay.com/F4T7oF
It has nice raised edge around the holes for the back cameras, a hole for the back mic and a flat hole for the fingerprint that makes it easy to distinguish from the wide-angle camera by feel. It adds a very little bulk and just the right amount of protection. My phone has already survived one fall 2 hardwood floor from the bed.
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Can you post pictures?
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Can you post pictures?
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Here you go, gets the job done for $3 shipped. Took a couple weeks shipping from China, but I ordered well ahead of the phone.
Nice, thanks.
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Here you go, gets the job done for $3 shipped. Took a couple weeks shipping from China, but I ordered well ahead of the phone.
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Thanks so much, Jeff, I just got the LAST ONE they had!!! I kept trying to order 3 and it would not let me! Then I realized that it said LAST ONE!
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I just went onto ebay to try to find another case like that one... Well, I saw the original one and went back to it. It says LAST ONE and won't let you order more than 1 at a time but it did let me order 2 more as long as I ordered and paid for them one at a time... It said LAST ONE each time...
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Here you go, gets the job done for $3 shipped. Took a couple weeks shipping from China, but I ordered well ahead of the phone.
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This looks identical to the Tektide case on Amazon selling for $9. Nice find!
Verizon currently has all pixel 4/4xl cases at 50% off. Otterbox, Google fabric, speck, incipio dual pro and a few others.
I picked up a fabric case for 20 bucks.
Not sure how long this sale will last
Thanks for the heads up. I picked the grey case up on the way home. It's a lot easier to do the back swipe with the fabric case then the Spigen liquid case.
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Thanks for the tip. Picked up a black one at a local Vzw corporate store. Back gesture is easy to do, but wish it was more grippy.
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I received mine today (black) and the swipe back is way better
Thanks for the tip. I've had it for a few days now and really like this case. Wish it had more grip but I love the look and design of it.
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Thanks for the tip. I've had it for a few days now and really like this case. Wish it had more grip but I love the look and design of it.
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I agree. The case looks good, but wow, the grip is really bad.
I ended up picking one of these up myself and I just can't help but think I don't like how the bottom is so open compared to the Pixel 3 XL version.
This would be my favorite case if it wasn't for the fact that I'm concerned that if I drop my phone it's going to hit somewhere on the front edge around the charging ports or speaker and shatter the screen LOL!
Anywho I'm kind of looking around to see what options I have.
I just came over from a Google Nexus 6 with a Cruzlite Bug Droid case that was made out of some stiffer polymer material possibly TPU? Definitely stronger than silicone though.
I have literally dropped my Nexus 6 probably a couple of hundred or more times on every corner at every angle and the phone pretty much still looks new.
I was excited to get a new version of the Bug Droid case because I really like the teal blue one that they have for the Pixel 3 XL but then discovered that they don't make them for the Pixel 4 XL
Picked up the black ...I would definitely like a little more grip but it's alright ...
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I ended up picking one of these up myself and I just can't help but think I don't like how the bottom is so open compared to the Pixel 3 XL version.
This would be my favorite case if it wasn't for the fact that I'm concerned that if I drop my phone it's going to hit somewhere on the front edge around the charging ports or speaker and shatter the screen LOL!
Anywho I'm kind of looking around to see what options I have.
I just came over from a Google Nexus 6 with a Cruzlite Bug Droid case that was made out of some stiffer polymer material possibly TPU? Definitely stronger than silicone though.
I have literally dropped my Nexus 6 probably a couple of hundred or more times on every corner at every angle and the phone pretty much still looks new.
I was excited to get a new version of the Bug Droid case because I really like the teal blue one that they have for the Pixel 3 XL but then discovered that they don't make them for the Pixel 4 XL
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Great point about the case bottom. I can tell you from experience, if you drop the phone and it cracks where the case is open, Google won't cover the damage! My Pixel 3XL cracked exactly where there was no case protection on the bottom and they told me not thier problem. Google doesnt feel like the case gives you any guarantee against breakage. That's what I was told, ymmv.