Hey Guys,
If you consider to buy a S8, please read.
I bought this phone a week ago and the oleophobic coating has already gone from the screen.
I didn't use any alcohol or other liquid for clean the screen, only dry clothes.
Now the phone looks like a cheap chinese rubbish, full of smudges and fingerprints.
I have to wipe every 2 minutes with a special cloth.
I am very disappointed about its quality. It is hard to believe that a cheap Nuglas tempered glass screen protector {£3 on eBay} has an oleophobic coating lasting for more than a year and the Samsung can't invest a few pence to give this phone a premium feel and they make sure that you can't buy any usable screen protector for this fckn' curved screen.
After the Note 7 scandal I though that the Samsung tries to get its reputation back, but they just try to get back the money what they lost because of the Note 7.
I think this is my last Samsung phone ever.
Now I am selling it and buy an LG or a Huawei.
Had mine since launch, no issues with the coating here
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Pics or it didn't happen, and why not exchange the phone? Seems like some kind of defect.
Had mine since launch, no issues here either.
I have the same issue with my S8 near the earpiece.
My Galaxy s7 had this as well.. seems like a factory defect as it never got worse on the previous phone.
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Oleophobic coating is great on my phone also. Seems you have a either a defective device or maybe even one of those counterfeit S8s?
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Mine is still smooth and beautiful also. Sometimes almost too smooth.
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Always happens on my Samsung phone right in the middle where I do my scrolling motion at. Needless to say I have been trying to not scroll n the same spot
No issue so far.
Any method to recover oleophobic coating? My s8 has no problem but with time all device will lose this...
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https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+apply+anti-fingerprint+oleophobic+coating/9682
Cologne can not be rubbed. Need special fluids
Do you think this can be applied on a screen protector? I'll try it out and give feedback after I order it
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Do you think this can be applied on a screen protector? I'll try it out and give feedback after I order it
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You mean a film one? I've been wondering that myself.
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You mean a film one? I've been wondering that myself.
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My educated guess is no, not on standard film screen covers, however it may work on tempered glass screen covers. Oleophobic coating needs a glass surface to bond to.
Mine disappeared after a few weeks as well. Something I found that helped is my Oakley hydrophobic kit for the sunglasses. I tried it and it's only good for a week but it does help with fingerprints.
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My educated guess is no, not on standard film screen covers, however it may work on tempered glass screen covers. Oleophobic coating needs a glass surface to bond to.
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I suspected. I wish there was a film one that felt almost as good as glass.
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Just to add, I had this problem with my s8 where there were rub marks going down both sides of the screen right where the screen begins to curve. I contacted an authorized Samsung repair center that was about 3 hours away, sent pictures and they confirmed that Samsung will cover the repair under warranty. So if anyone has this problem, try going direct to a repair center and they can confirm if it is covered. I just got my phone back and they put a new screen and battery,seals and full testing to ensure ip68 was still good. If you're lucky and they get approval in advance, they can do repair in a few hours, otherwise you will need to pay return shipping or drive back and pick it up.
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They will fix this in warranty if they can see it.
Even in Kenya!
P.S. when using oleophilic liquid kits you MUST seal all your ports, cover your camera lens and buttons. The liquid will plug everything - ear phone speaker - and clog the buttons so their difficult to push.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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
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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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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.
I had a MIME screen protector for my S4 and was very happy with it and with their customer service. I ordered their S6 screen protector, and I want to return it but I can't even get them to respond to my messages. Has anyone else used them recently? Has the company just gone off the reservation?
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I had a MIME screen protector for my S4 and was very happy with it and with their customer service. I ordered their S6 screen protector, and I want to return it but I can't even get them to respond to my messages. Has anyone else used them recently? Has the company just gone off the reservation?
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I got a new screen protector for my S5 about 2 months ago through there warranty program and there wasn't any issues. Why do you plan or returning it btw? Is there some issue with it? I ask cause I considered purchasing one for my new S6.
I ordered it without reading about all of the issues others have had with glass screen protectors on the S6, and their website doesn't yet have photos of the glass on the S6. I was very disappointed by the glass not covering the whole front of the phone due to the phone's curved edges. I would rather wait for something that can cover the whole front of my phone.
Yeah the haloing effect due to the S6's curved edges were the reason I haven't bought a screen protector yet either. In terms of MIME not respond to you, I got a hold of them by messaging them through there "contact" page on there website if that helps. However it was for my old S5 a couple months ago.
Thanks. Yeah, I've used that Contact page twice, now, and haven't gotten any response.
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I ordered it without reading about all of the issues others have had with glass screen protectors on the S6, and their website doesn't yet have photos of the glass on the S6. I was very disappointed by the glass not covering the whole front of the phone due to the phone's curved edges. I would rather wait for something that can cover the whole front of my phone.
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I got a cheap brand on Amazon and was shocked at how small it was...I had Mime Ghost on my S5 and it was amazing so I sprung for the same kind on my S6.
No bueno.
It's almost as bad as the cheap one, except it cost $20 more.
I'm wondering if a PVC/vinyl/whatever might be better because it's more flexible.
I've also noticed that dust collects between the edge of the screen protector and the bumper case I've got.
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I would rather wait for something that can cover the whole front of my phone.
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I just ordered this one from Amazon for $9...we'lll see how it goes. It's arriving tomorrow.
Galaxy S6 Screen Protector, Spigen® [Full HD] [Dry Installation] Galaxy S6 Screen Protector Clear **NEW** [Crystal] [CR] JAPANESE BASE PET FILM High Definition (HD) Premium Ultra Clear Front Screen Protector for Galaxy S6 (2015) - CR (SGP11306)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QU4N0EI/
But that's just a film, not glass, right?
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But that's just a film, not glass, right?
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yup, just film.
FWIW, I finally tried contacting MIME through email rather than their contact page, and they responded and said that they would gladly allow me to return my glass.
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FWIW, I finally tried contacting MIME through email rather than their contact page, and they responded and said that they would gladly allow me to return my glass.
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did they want you to have the original packaging? i threw all that out, now i only have a sheet of glass...
They didn't specify, but I do still have all of the packaging. Try contacting them via email and see what they say.
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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
Saw the Tempered Glass thread but wanted to see what other screen protectors you guys are using? I've been looking for a full edge to edge screen protector that feels hard for my new Edge+ I got last night! Never was a fan of the soft, orange peel, vinyl-like feel if you guys know what I mean. Ordered ArmorSuit and TechFilm off Amazon to test them out! Will post back when I get those in tomorrow.
I got this from Amazon UK. I'd tried Zagg but that was horrid, all mottled and bumpy. Didn't hold out much hope for these, but they are perfect. Clear smooth and so easy to apply. Dry install so a 100% clean screen is necessary.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B014901C12/ref=ya_aw_oh_pii?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Also as I use a Unicorn Beetle case, it has a top cover which essentially clamps the screen protector in place.
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I'm the biggest fanboy of these..
https://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-category/screen.html
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I'm the biggest fanboy of these..
https://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-category/screen.html
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Do you have this on your phone right now? How is it?
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DK253 said:
Do you have this on your phone right now? How is it?
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I adore it. Just wish they made privacy that wasn't tempered glass
Do you know if this exact item is available for the S5!?
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So I had the Tech Film screen protector on for a few days and really liked it. Good clarity and pretty simple to install. Couldn't even tell it was there. Installed the Armorsuit screen protector last night and I don't think I'll be having this one on too long. Pretty good clarity but has a slight haze to it. Maybe it needs to dry more? Easier to install because it's wet application and more forgiving to mistakes. But definitely more of a vinyl like feel to it and is thicker than the Techfilm protector. Both did not lift with my Spigen case on.
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Tempered glass is definitely the way to go. I have my xperia z1 sandwiched between 2 tempered glasses
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Tempered glass is definitely the way to go. I have my xperia z1 sandwiched between 2 tempered glasses
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Yeah I've been using tempered glass on my phones up until now. Can't seem to find any good/reliable ones for the Edge+ yet...
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I have this on the screen. It's full screen, and have more grip with it.
Front:
http://www.iskinz.ro/cumpara/samsun...lie-skinz-protectie-ecran-ultra-clear-5791859
Full body:
http://www.iskinz.ro/cumpara/samsun...folie-skinz-protectie-full-body-ultra-5791857
And ebay link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Curved-Scre...6-Edge-Plus-/281791224906?hash=item419c10dc4a
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cuved-Scree...ung-S6-Edge-/281772557685?hash=item419af40575
Has somebody use this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/9H-Full-Cov...Curved-/171911413992?var=&hash=item2806b800e8
Put the TechFilm back on because the Armorsuit just felt too thick and rubbery for me. TechFilm has a harder feel to it. Would definitely recommend the TechFilm over the Armorsuit.
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After having bad luck with several glass protectors I am looking at others now. Most of the pet protectors I have used are fingerprint magnets. So now I am looking at the tpu protectors. I would like to see some pros and cons reviews of some. I ordered a bodyguardz. I will post a review here when I get it.
Gadget guard for now. Looking for a flawless tempered glass one though. I love this one so far. As long as its put on good, it's perfect!
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Good One
I've tried 5 different ones and they've all been terrible. I've given up. They either peel off at the sides or they feel terrible to touch. Have opted for the Samsung flip case and screen naked.
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Spigen is holding up so far just I have a few minor scratches
Extreme INDESTRUCTIBLE Screen Protector for Galaxy S5, about $8.00/retail...YouTube video was pretty convincing!!
I ordered a zizo screen protector. I am posting here to inform the consumers of what they are doing.
First,the screen protector claims no bubbles. It is fastened to the screen with black tape that goes around the border of the glass screen protector. The glass DOES NOT fasten to the phone glass. The center of the glass protector does touch the phones glass creating a bubble effect.
I emailed them and they know of this issue and still selling them. That is deceptive trade practices.
Again, I am just trying to warn people. Here is a screenshot of the email of them admitting of this issue and not warning people.
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Here is my screen. Clearly you can see the effect. You can see it on a white screen.
BUY THESE AT YOUR OWN RISK They also think the android community are fools. Their reason is that full glass screen protectors are thinner and that's the reason for this. Remember there is a black tape around the boarder of the glass that holds it away from the phones glass.
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I just got mine for my daughter's v20 and absolutely no issues. I believe the oil rainbow look is because the screen was not throughly cleaned before the screen protector was applied
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I just got mine for my daughter's v20 and absolutely no issues. I believe the oil rainbow look is because the screen was not throughly cleaned before the screen protector was applied









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I hope that's the case and it works out for your daughter but give us an update in a few days if the rainbow look doesn't come. Looks clean though
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I just got mine for my daughter's v20 and absolutely no issues. I believe the oil rainbow look is because the screen was not throughly cleaned before the screen protector was applied
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Them Grid Dots
This effect is where the two pieces of glass are touching. In the email the admit that the only place adhesive is at is around the edge. That black tape is what holds the protector on. Look at amazon. 29% are 1 star reviews with plenty of photoes.
My point is in the email they admit to knowing about this issue and are not telling consumers. They even go on to say "there is no way around it"
I do not like being cheated or lied to. Zizo is actually being very deceptive. If some work out good. But once the glass is pushed on it will start to have this effect.
I would not have bought one if I had been warned. Now with the email I posted proves they know and knew a out this design flaw and are not telling consumers. I do not trust companies that do this type of buisiness. I am just warning others to be aware before buying.
It is a problem. Here is amazons review.
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here is my screen, can you see it?
I'm salty, I bought the Zizo phone case and it came with the screen protector but when I pulled it up to place it evenly the damn the shattered.
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I'm salty, I bought the Zizo phone case and it came with the screen protector but when I pulled it up to place it evenly the damn the shattered.
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thats happened to me with other protectors, not just a zizo thing, you need to be extra careful peeling off any protector..
heck i had one in my hand one time while cleaning it and it shattered lol darn dust sticker