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How to apply a screen protector with no bubbles and cover the whole screen.

First of all I used the official screen protector from HTC and it can be found here ----> Official HTC screen protectors <----
The way I do a screen protector:
I do all my screen protectors in the bathroom (there's less dust in there cause it gets wet from steam in there from showers). Take your sensation and set it on something soft so it doesn't get scratched (don't use toilet paper as it has lots of small particles that come off of it).
Tip: Lay the protector over the screen before you start the process to see if there's overhang. If there's overhang, just even it so it's all the same around the whole screen. This will help you from having to much overhang after (cause you knew beforehand to even it out).
Get a small card (most screen protectors come with them, htc one doesn't). You can even use a mini credit card like the ones from bank of america. Whatever you use, use something with nice rounded edges.
Get a microfiber cloth and get it damp, not soaked, just damp ( I usually wash the cloth with soap and water then wring it out real good).
Now, open you screen protectors so you have one of them out and ready (don't peel it yet, just have it out). Take the microfiber and wipe the screen while it's laying flat, I normally go one way with it (like wipe it down). Keep doing this until there's no dust. Sometimes you can switch sides of the cloth so it's a fresh side. Eventually all the dust will be gone from the screen.
Take your small round card and the microfiber cloth and wrap the card with the cloth so the part that will rub the protector will be soft (it won't scratch it).
Now, take the screen protector and barely peel back the top (whole top, but not the whole protector). Now, position your top along the whole top of the phone and peel it down from underneath while you apply it the rest of the way. I take the card wrapped in microfiber and smooth it downwards while peeling the film with the other hand (tricky to do if you don't understand what I mean). This is the best way to avoid bubbles.
You're gonna have some small bubbles but if you have enough practice and experience (like me), you wont have any except the curved edges.
After the Procter is on,
Slowly squeegee the air bubbles on the flat part of the screen to the nearest edge with the card wrapped in microfiber. They will all come out, it just takes time. After the flat part of the screen has no more bubbles, work on the curved edges. The edges will take time, just do them slowly and kinda wrap the corner as you work out the bubbles. Do one corner at a time. Always push the bubbles out towards the edge, never go back and forth with the card.
After you have wrapped the corners and all the bubbles are out, they won't come back. They should be gone for good if you did it right and yours will look like mine.
Pro tip: If you do get dust, you can take the protector off and wash it very gently with liquid soap and water. Just rinse it off and shake the water off. It's ok to apply the protector a little bit wet (not soaked). The microfiber and card will absorb the little bit of water pushed out at the edges. If there's small residue after, don't worry, it goes away after a few days most of the time.
I hope this helps somebody as it's the best way I've found to do them. I've been doing screen protectors for years and think I have pretty much mastered it. I never get bubbles or dust anymore.
P.S. This process takes about 20 minutes, so don;t try to rush. You'll be happy you took the extra time and did it the right way after you're done using my method.
Good luck guys.
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sounds like a nice how-to. Except, I don't see why anyone would put a screen protector on Gorilla Glas

The only thing that messes me up is the curved edge.
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Kupfel said:
sounds like a nice how-to. Except, I don't see why anyone would put a screen protector on Gorilla Glas
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For an extra feel of relief and gorilla glass still gets hairline scratches.
getrdy said:
The only thing that messes me up is the curved edge.
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Take your time and use the screen protectors from HTC.

I might try this if my Skinomi screen protector ends up being a waste of life.

Kupfel said:
sounds like a nice how-to. Except, I don't see why anyone would put a screen protector on Gorilla Glas
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Because Gorilla Glass gets F'd up also. My gravel driveway proved this to me on my last Gorilla Glass device.
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I also do my screen protectors in the bathroom like the OP. Both for the dust and for availability to water. I've washed them after getting annoying dust particles stuck on previous attempts. Works well.

I have bought the original htc screen protectors and it never sticks at the bevel edges.. I have tried both by heating up with hair dryer and without but it doesnt help
please advise guys... I want to protect it again scratches..
cheers

scotcruz said:
I have bought the original htc screen protectors and it never sticks at the bevel edges.. I have tried both by heating up with hair dryer and without but it doesnt help
please advise guys... I want to protect it again scratches..
cheers
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Soak it in hot water for a couple of minutes. It's what I did with the HTC protectors. I use PhantomSkinz now.

I hate cases and really didn't think I needed a screen protector but I was wrong. My screen has several small scratches. First one resulted from me leaving the phone on the bed when I went to sleep, I don't know how, but it got scratched. At first I thought it was a hair stuck behind the sglass, but later I saw that it was a scratch. Scond one resulted in me carrying it in the pocket, my keys scratched it again.
So yeah, u still need screen protector with gorilla glass...

I used water to fit them and they are ok.

You guy do something wrong my desire never have one scratch and the gorilla glas thing here will never have one Protect your phone
I am using an simple bugatti bag for my phone and it never got scratched....
Most scratches come from your pocket while there are other things in it !

i also think that i dont need a screen protector, cause im using a soft bag for it. but nevertheless, i want to buy one, save is save, scratches are a big NOGO
i cant believe that the screen protector on the pictures is an original htc one. How is the feeling with it and how is the display now, how do you see the colours and sharpness?

Amazing.
Show u later mine.

nicky041192 said:
Soak it in hot water for a couple of minutes. It's what I did with the HTC protectors. I use PhantomSkinz now.
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Did yours stick properly over the edges on HTC Sensation??
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I use the zagg invisible shield, its cut to the perfect size of the entire screen, with cutouts over the sensor and front camera, and it comes with a spray bottle that you use to wet the shield with before applying so you can slide it around to the perfect position, and out has a lifetime warranty. I don't use anything else.
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Thanks, very useful... Just one question, does it no leave water damage with the spray
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Is there other brand that fits the screen from edge to edge?
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XtremeGuard > InvisibleShield screen protectors

I ordered this protector off Amazon at the same time I ordered my Otterbox Commuter case. Got it yesterday and applied it tonight. This protector is kind that is applied with a soapy water solution, similar to that of a full body skin like InvisibleShield. This protector was $2 on Amazon so I figured why not give it a shot. I have installed IS protectors before so I knew what I was getting myself in to and was up to the challenge.
First and foremost, the seller (Prestige Solutions) processed and shipped my order as fast as could be expected. Order was placed on the 24th, shipped on the 25th, I received it on the 27th. It arrived in a regular envelope and included the protector itself, a cleaning cloth and a squeegee as well as very clear and easy to follow instructions for application. It took all of 5 minutes to do the install, and only took that long because I had a couple problem spots along the edge of the screen that I had to give a little extra attention to in order to make sure it adhered properly. Installation goes something like this: Remove the battery. Get a bowl of water and add a couple drops of dish soap or baby shampoo to it. Clean the screen and then wet your fingers and with your wet fingers, peel the backing off the protector. Wet the back of the protector completely and place it on the screen. I just used my fingers to get the protector wet, making sure to moisten the whole back side and allowing the excess to drip off before setting on the phone. I then got my microfiber towel and while sliding the protector into place, absorbed any excess water that got near the speaker or began to ooze out from under the protector. Once in place I used the squeegee and started "brushing" it over the protector to get as much of the water and bubbles out as possible, dabbing the phone with the microfiber to absorb the excess. Once I got as much of the moisture out as possible, and once the protector felt it was sticking nicely, I used the micofiber one last time to make sure the edges were stuck down firmly and cleaned the protector as well.
The key is using just enough water, it sounds hard and maybe dangerous, but it's very easy and as long as you don't get carried away with the water you should be fine. It will take a few days for the protector to fully cure and the remaining moisture to evaporate so don't fret if you notice some under there the next day. Once it's completely cured and dried you shouldn't even be able to tell it's there, aside from the slight edges you can see around the ear speaker and camera. This protector is cut very precisely and fits like a glove. It's pretty thin and has a rubbery kind of feel to it once wet. Compared to the Gorilla Glass, it doesn't feel quite as slick, but then again I've only had it on for 3hrs now and haven't gotten a real feel for it yet since i'm just letting it cure. Speaking of which, it says you should leave the battery out for 24hrs as a safety precaution to allow any water to dry up, although generally 8hrs is plenty. It also states that it will take 1-2 days for any haziness and bubbles to go away. Having done this before, I assure you that's exactly what happens and once fully cured it looks lovely.
I will post an update in the second post here in a couple days with my review of the look and feel of it.
http://www.xtremeguard.com/Motorola-Atrix-2-II-Screen-Protectors-p/atrix_2_ii_screen_protector.htm
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**Follow up**
Well, the protector is fully cured so here's my take.
The main thing, it did not negatively effect the quality of the display, you cant even tell its there aside from the slight edge around the camera. But other than that its invisible. It is perfectly cut, is very thin and even when u tilt the screen at an angle to catch the reflection you dont see any texture at all, its like nothing is there. Its optically clear and allows the display to shine. The only thing I dont like about it is that it does not shed fingerprints effortlessly like the bare screen does. But I like that it also makes the screen more grippy. The glass was very slick, almost too slick for my liking, its not slick anymore but allows ur fingers to glide across it but without letting them get away from you. I actually enjoy typing much more on it now as my thumbs arent sliding on to neighboring letters anymore, improving my accuracy tremendously. Aside from the fingerprint issue, I love this protector and highly suggest it to anyone looking for one. Its the best $2 you're gonna spend on ur phone!
**Update**
I was able to compare this $2 screen protector to the much more popular and widely available InvisibleShield screen protector, which is virtually the same thing, a wet applied protector. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.....Keep in mind the InvisibleShield protector is about $20 in stores.
My phone, in Otterbox Commuter w/XtremeGuard screen protector
Random phone w/InvisibleShield screen protector
I have two friends at work, both with Samsung Galaxy S phones, one has the SGSII, and both of them have the InvisibleShield protector installed and they look even worse than the one pictured above....it looks like an orange peel on steroids, I kid you not. After seeing my protector, they both want XtremeGuards now! Which would you prefer?

good review! just out of curiosity, why did you get a screen protector for your phone if we have gorilla glass? i am trying to figure out if i want one or not.
also is your screen smooth like glass or is it kind of sticky? i ask because i don't like dragging my finger on the screen and the screen protector kind of makes it tacky. from what i remember, the invisible shield does that.

Gorilla glass still scratches.I know for a fact since I have a 1cm scratch I acquired before ordering the xtreme guard.
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kindacrazyazn said:
good review! just out of curiosity, why did you get a screen protector for your phone if we have gorilla glass? i am trying to figure out if i want one or not.
also is your screen smooth like glass or is it kind of sticky? i ask because i don't like dragging my finger on the screen and the screen protector kind of makes it tacky. from what i remember, the invisible shield does that.
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Thanks. Because GG can be scratched.
But I like that it also makes the screen more grippy. The glass was very slick, almost too slick for my liking, its not slick anymore but allows ur fingers to glide across it but without letting them get away from you. I actually enjoy typing much more on it now as my thumbs arent sliding on to neighboring letters anymore, improving my accuracy tremendously.
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916x10 said:
Thanks. Because GG can be scratched.
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Got it, sorry i guess i missed that part when reading it. i guess i will be ordering mine now! haha

kindacrazyazn said:
Got it, sorry i guess i missed that part when reading it. i guess i will be ordering mine now! haha
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No worries. You'll be happy with it, just don't use too much soap and follow the direction to the T. I have no bubbles, no dust, no streaks and best of all, no orange peel!

I just ordered it and hopefully it comes just as quickly as yours did. I didn't get an otterbox though. I got the tpu one just because I like the feeling alittle better. I will try to post result asap.
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kindacrazyazn said:
I just ordered it and hopefully it comes just as quickly as yours did. I didn't get an otterbox though. I got the tpu one just because I like the feeling alittle better. I will try to post result asap.
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If you bought it from the same seller, bank on it! They did not mess around, it actually came earlier than expected. Alot of people swear by the TPU cases, I may just get one to see what it's all about.

I personally like them. I had on for my last phone and it did a good job. It isn't an extremely snug fit but it wrapped around the phone just right so it didn't need to be snug.
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Just a question, please :
Is this screen protector hard or soft ?
I did use a complete Invisible Skin on my HD, but I removed the screen part, as it made it rubbery, so the stylus was sinking inside the material, and the fingers disn't slip well (it was really rubbery, then )
Plus it rendered like orange skin, just like your second picture, so the readability was decreased.
I was glad with the all the other parts (complete protection) however, as the rubbery aspect was desirable there : it added increased anti-slip effect, plus it's a very good protection - it made the HD almost as bumpy as a rubber ball.
But you have to know that it did't last much more than two years.
The material became yellowish, then became very fragile and tore apart even under slight nail pressure.
Finally, the material unstuck itself, leaving the glue-like part on the phone !
Of course, it's important to know we have a temperate to hot tropical climate here (never cold, then), and most glue or synthetic material don't last very long (for instance, all fabric fall off from car's roofs after a few years, because the glue and/or the foam lining underneath can't stand the temperature for too long).

also, i was wondering, did they give you a tracking number? i ordered if from the same person but i checked on amazon and there is no tracking number or anything. it just says it has been shipped.

Z80-Man said:
Just a question, is this screen protector hard or soft ?
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Not sure how to answer this.....but it's only $2 bro, but one and try it for yourself.
kindacrazyazn said:
also, i was wondering, did they give you a tracking number? i ordered if from the same person but i checked on amazon and there is no tracking number or anything. it just says it has been shipped.
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No, didn't get a tracking # cause it just came first class mail.

Can you make a video of you installing it and post it on YouTube? I just got my atrix 2 and ordered the screen protector. Butt guess what I bought the screen protector and a cover as a combo but for the first atrix! I was so excited that I didn't even notice it. At least the car charger still works. Oh well ill have to order the correct item again. When the items arrived I was mas cause thought they messed up, I later looked at my order and realized I was the one mistaken.
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TheChemist187 said:
Can you make a video of you installing it and post it on YouTube? I just got my atrix 2 and ordered the screen protector. Butt guess what I bought the screen protector and a cover as a combo but for the first atrix! I was so excited that I didn't even notice it. At least the car charger still works. Oh well ill have to order the correct item again. When the items arrived I was mas cause thought they messed up, I later looked at my order and realized I was the one mistaken.
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So you're asking me to peel mine off and reinstall it, on video?!

Wow I still haven't received mine yet. I have until the 16th though but I wish I had it now because I want to install multiple screen protectors at once.
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kindacrazyazn said:
Wow I still haven't received mine yet. I have until the 16th though but I wish I had it now because I want to install multiple screen protectors at once.
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Wow, mine arrived very fast. Why are you gonna install multiple protectors? Plan on doing a video to show how to do it and the end results of each?

i might but i don't have a camera mount to record it with and i have an itouch that i have a screen protector for and i haven't installed it because i was waiting for the other one on it to need replacing (which it does now). and the other one is an invisible shield too. i can post result pics though.

kindacrazyazn said:
i might but i don't have a camera mount to record it with and i have an itouch that i have a screen protector for and i haven't installed it because i was waiting for the other one on it to need replacing (which it does now). and the other one is an invisible shield too. i can post result pics though.
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Oh ok, just wondering. Somebody asked me to take mine off and make a video of the installation so I was just wondering what you were up to and if you'd be able to handle that. But no worries. I personally don't think a video of how to install it is necessary but sometimes people just need to visual to get them to do it, or not.

Ya I agree with you. The directions are pretty self explanatory for installing any screen protector. Just don't get soapy water all of the place.
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just got my protector in the mail.

[SOLVED] nano slim glas - how do you clean and reapply

Hey guys and gals,
So, a couple of weeks ago I've browsed the forum up and down, looking for the best screen protector, which seemed to be the 0.15 nano slim glass from spigen. Read also the problems with applying it property in less than 10 tries, watched some YouTube's and went ahead and ordered one.
So bathroom, steam, waited a while - maybe too long - and applied it. Easy peasy, but no bananas today. Button not quite perfectly aligned, but most of all the dreaded speck of dust somewhere in the middle. Hoped is on the screen, remove protector, more screen wiping and reapply. Of course it didn't went away, or I wouldn't be here.
Removed the screen protector and tried to clean it. Being frustrated and pissed off, I couldn't remember exactly the solution: was it water, computer wipes, glass cleaner? So I kinda took turns with all of those, but with all the liquid on it, I can't imagine how you make it go away before applying, can't let it dry off by itself, maybe the glass cleaner won't leave nasty traces, but it will obviously get dusty in the process.
I tried applying the original "back" plastic sheet to squeeze out the liquid, but now I can't even tell on which sheet are the finger marks,or the dust or other smudges.
Has anyone managed to properly clean and reapply a spigen glass? How exactly have you managed to do this? Please spell it step by step, cause it's driving me crazy ...
Obviously the frustration is high, if there's any thread with a solution to this, please kindly direct me there and excuse me for not finding it myself.
Any help would be greatly appreciated ...

LoveQwerty said:
Hey guys and gals,
So, a couple of weeks ago I've browsed the forum up and down, looking for the best screen protector, which seemed to be the 0.15 nano slim glass from spigen. Read also the problems with applying it property in less than 10 tries, watched some YouTube's and went ahead and ordered one.
So bathroom, steam, waited a while - maybe too long - and applied it. Easy peasy, but no bananas today. Button not quite perfectly aligned, but most of all the dreaded speck of dust somewhere in the middle. Hoped is on the screen, remove protector, more screen wiping and reapply. Of course it didn't went away, or I wouldn't be here.
Removed the screen protector and tried to clean it. Being frustrated and pissed off, I couldn't remember exactly the solution: was it water, computer wipes, glass cleaner? So I kinda took turns with all of those, but with all the liquid on it, I can't imagine how you make it go away before applying, can't let it dry off by itself, maybe the glass cleaner won't leave nasty traces, but it will obviously get dusty in the process.
I tried applying the original "back" plastic sheet to squeeze out the liquid, but now I can't even tell on which sheet are the finger marks,or the dust or other smudges.
Has anyone managed to properly clean and reapply a spigen glass? How exactly have you managed to do this? Please spell it step by step, cause it's driving me crazy ...
Obviously the frustration is high, if there's any thread with a solution to this, please kindly direct me there and excuse me for not finding it myself.
Any help would be greatly appreciated ...
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I don't think there is anyway to reapply glass screen protectors.
It's a one off application. You screw up. That's it.

yeah these screen protectors are really a one shot thing. if you mess up on the first try most of the time you are SOL.

Watch the video I linked to in this thread.

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Watch the video I linked to in this thread.
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Thank you, I've seen it before but forgot afterwards, I was stuck on the idea of a glass cleaner, I'll try to find some alcohol and give it a try

Isopropyl seem to come in different concentrations: 100, 99, 90, 70%. Any advice on which one to use?
Also, sounds that it should be used in open, aired spaces. Which is the opposite of what you search when applying a screen protector.
Has anyone actually used this method? Can you share actual details please?

The crystal clear plastic screen protectors that I get from Spigen come with adhesive stickers that are meant to take small dust particles etc. off the protector.
Did the glast come with them too?
Attached a link to a pic.
http://www.vizbox.tv/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Dust-Removal-Stickers.jpg

No,it didn't.

lambstone said:
I don't think there is anyway to reapply glass screen protectors.
It's a one off application. You screw up. That's it.
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I'm very happy to report it actually can be done. I've done two almost perfect applications last night, with no bubble and no dust speck. The first one was not perfectly aligned around the home button, so after hesitating a lot, afraid I'll screw up next time, I removed it and proceeded again. After 2-3 tries I got a new "perfect" application, pretty well centered on the home button and around the screen/sensors, again no finger prints, no dust particle, no bubble. In certain angles ( with screen off ) I see some tiny-tiny-tiny whitish spots in several places, but I'm not sure where they come from. But they don't bother me at all, you can't see them when looking directly at the screen.
Oh, and the best part: you don't actually need a dust-free room, any normal room will do ( of course, given you haven't dusted off prior to installing the screen protector )

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I'm very happy to report it actually can be done. I've done two almost perfect applications last night, with no bubble and no dust speck. The first one was not perfectly aligned around the home button, so after hesitating a lot, afraid I'll screw up next time, I removed it and proceeded again. After 2-3 tries I got a new "perfect" application, pretty well centered on the home button and around the screen/sensors, again no finger prints, no dust particle, no bubble. In certain angles ( with screen off ) I see some tiny-tiny-tiny whitish spots in several places, but I'm not sure where they come from. But they don't bother me at all, you can't see them when looking directly at the screen.
Oh, and the best part: you don't actually need a dust-free room, any normal room will do ( of course, given you haven't dusted off prior to installing the screen protector )
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Did you use the Isopropyl to clean the adhesive side of the protector or? Seems to me that as soon as you get some dust/dirt on the adhesive side, it will be very difficult to clean

MaggieBeer said:
Did you use the Isopropyl to clean the adhesive side of the protector or? Seems to me that as soon as you get some dust/dirt on the adhesive side, it will be very difficult to clean
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No, because I wasn't sure what concentration should I use and I was worried if it won't damage the adhesive.
But in fact the solution is very simple and it should work every time.
The important part is that we're dealing with a glass screen protector, I'm pretty sure it won't work on regular, non-glass protectors.
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Yes, a simple but highly sticky dust&lint roller ...
I basically placed the glass protector - adhesive side up - on a flat surface, surface that I've cleaned seconds before with the same sticky roller ( might stick a lot, depending of your surface, but no problem, you can peel away some sheets ). And then just roll the stick over the glass several times, especially in parts where I've noticed some specks of dust in the previous application. It doesn't stick at all to the glass, but it picks every speck of dust or lint - that's what it's made for, isn't it ?
Than you just apply it as usual - I've started with the home button, it seemed the trickiest to get right - and it falls in place and sticks by itself on the whole surface without any pressure or touching it or anything. If there's any speck of dust, just detach immediately and have a couple more rolls over that spot.
It worked perfectly for me.

LoveQwerty said:
No, because I wasn't sure what concentration should I use and I was worried if it won't damage the adhesive.
But in fact the solution is very simple and it should work every time.
The important part is that we're dealing with a glass screen protector, I'm pretty sure it won't work on regular, non-glass protectors.
And the part that does all the magic ... is this :
Yes, a simple but highly sticky dust&lint roller ...
I basically placed the glass protector - adhesive side up - on a flat surface, surface that I've cleaned seconds before with the same sticky roller ( might stick a lot, depending of your surface, but no problem, you can peel away some sheets ). And then just roll the stick over the glass several times, especially in parts where I've noticed some specks of dust in the previous application. It doesn't stick at all to the glass, but it picks every speck of dust or lint - that's what it's made for, isn't it ?
Than you just apply it as usual - I've started with the home button, it seemed the trickiest to get right - and it falls in place and sticks by itself on the whole surface without any pressure or touching it or anything. If there's any speck of dust, just detach immediately and have a couple more rolls over that spot.
It worked perfectly for me.
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If that doesn't work for you, or you do not have a lint roller, scotch tape rolled up around your finger works great too. See my video here on my installation of the screen protector: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpsBbld0E2A

LoveQwerty said:
...In certain angles ( with screen off ) I see some tiny-tiny-tiny whitish spots in several places, but I'm not sure where they come from...
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24 hours later, those tiny spots are completely gone, and the glass protector looks and feels absolutely great :victory:

LoveQwerty said:
24 hours later, those tiny spots are completely gone, and the glass protector looks and feels absolutely great :victory:
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After two of those things I gave up and been going without. First didnt' set right, adhesive in corner got messed up and bubbled. Tried again, much cleaner only two dust specks which I was ok with... until it chipped on the edge near ear speaker.
Yup. They were great, cut down on smudges. Just expensive and fragile.

I bought two spigen glass screen protectors, the .23 ones. One of them chipped on the top right in my pocket and the second one wouldn't adhere on the left side of the screen.
Since then I bought the tech Armor Ballistic screen protector that is thicker and with the suction cup they provided, application was easy, with no dust and went on perfectly. 3 weeks now and not one blemish at all.
I am growing tired of spigen, they have pretty cases and the packaging is nice, but their products are awful. I have the spigen neo hybrid case where the frame is already scratched and the white plastic shows, haven't yet once dropped my phone, yet the screen protector and case have either broken or have gotten scratched up. There is my rant.

I really screwed up applying the Spigen glass onto my phone when I got a small piece of dust on it and kept making it worse by trying different things to remove it. In the end there was so much lint that all I could do was take the screen, wash it off with liquid soap and reapply. The glass went back on without any problem. It's been on my phone for the last few weeks and is still snug with zero bubbles or dust.

doggiedog said:
I really screwed up applying the Spigen glass onto my phone when I got a small piece of dust on it and kept making it worse by trying different things to remove it. In the end there was so much lint that all I could do was take the screen, wash it off with liquid soap and reapply. The glass went back on without any problem. It's been on my phone for the last few weeks and is still snug with zero bubbles or dust.
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I was applying screen protector to nvidia shield and managed to stuff it up, all 3 of them just washed the with some dish washing liquid dryed them out and reapplied works like a charm. Also I used one of the protectors to remove dust from the screen first. You can add some alcohol to water if you want it to dry faster.

It works!
I'm glad I found this thread before giving up.
I've already threw away a piece of OEM glass sp before I got the Benks AKR glass sp, and the second try didnt go well neither. It was slightly misaligned, and caught some dusts under the sp.
The lint roller idea is great. I also used a few other tools to help with the 'operation' - guitar pick, alcohol wipe, static dust remover (that come with the sp), and a suction cup.
I used a guitar pick to lift the edge of the sp, and a suction cup to help taking it out from the phone. Had to be careful that the guitar pick may spoil the sp adhesive while lifting. As recommended, I used the lint roller to roll over the sticky side of the sp a few times, to make sure it is dust free. And used the alcohol wipe and static dust remover to clean the device screen.
Luckily the last attempt went well :good: and I can now enjoy playing with the device again.

zhuozhi211 said:
I used a guitar pick to lift the edge of the sp, and a suction cup to help taking it out from the phone. Had to be careful that the guitar pick may spoil the sp adhesive while lifting.
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You really needn't have worried about that. You can completely remove the adhesive and the glass will still stick to the screen just fine.

I screwed up applying my Spigen protector - getting fluff on the screen in the process. In a moment of panic I wiped it with the microfibre cloth, which only made it worse. After some Googling I tried Sellotape - and this worked perfectly. It took a few attempts to get the protector in the correct place without fluff underneath but I am now extremely pleased with the result!
Sellotape is king!

Accessories [review] whitestone dome glass and cases

whitestone was kind enough to send me these protectors for free to review for you guys. other than the free items I'm not being compensated for this. I've been using the domes since the pixel went curved and they have always been great. not the easiest install, but such is life with a curved screen. they have an installation video on their website for the 6 Pro and the 7 pro is the exact same process. for those who haven't done this before the gist is that you tape off the sides, pop the phone in the tray, cover the speaker, clean all the dust off, drop the adhesive, place the protector and then uv cure it. I've done this many, many times and have only screwed it up 3 (ironically twice on the pixel 6,) but if you get air bubbles just clean the phone up and start again.
this time went off without a hitch, and the results were perfect. I didn't reregister my fingerprints like they suggest to do and I don't see any difference in performance. after the **** show that was the 6 pros scanner the 7 pro has been great for me.
they also sent me a few cases, as well as their dome film. the cases are nice and offer decent protection, but they are simply rebranded so you have likely run across them before. since I went with the dome glass I didn't try out the film, but it has me intrigued.
if you have any questions let me know, and if you want to pick these up you can order from whitestone here. that's not an affiliate link, and FALL10 gets you an extra 10% off.
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Never had a cure in place type of screen protector. What is it like to remove one that is cured in place if it were to get damaged?

andygold said:
Never had a cure in place type of screen protector. What is it like to remove one that is cured in place if it were to get damaged?
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the easy way is to get a laminated card and use it to pry the protector off. it'll almost certainly crack as you're peeling it off, but it comes off and a quick wipe down will get rid of any residue

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andygold said:
Never had a cure in place type of screen protector. What is it like to remove one that is cured in place if it were to get damaged?
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When the adhesive is cured it has the consistency of dried rubber cement. The damaged protector should peel off easily, just go slow so you don't damage it further, and as mentioned, use a business card or credit card to peel it up, so you don't get glass shards in your fingers. I've been using whitestone for years, it's quite easy.
One tip for installation: Lower the protector onto the screen SLOWLY. Let it touch the adhesive first, so the adhesive starts to spread, then SLOWLY lower it down to the final position. "Dropping" it in place is what causes bubbles.

With this wet process, if you have a speck of dust or a tiny piece of hair on the screen when you apply the adhesive, will you get an air bubble like you would with peel and stick protectors, or will the thickness of the adhesive encompass and prevent air bubbles? Just trying to see how forgiving this process is. I usually apply peel and stick protectors in a slightly steamy bathroom to keep down the flying dust in the air. I'm worried about what happens if a speck of dust inadvertently gets on the screen... Will you have to possibly wipe off all of the adhesive and start over, possibly running out of adhesive.

I ordered my P7P on launch day and received it last Thursday. In anticipation, I bought the AACL Hybrid Film. (The Whitestone Dome was, and still is, on pre-order.) Unfortunately, although I carefully viewed the instructional video more than once, and again during the installation, I was unable to get any of the protector's edges to adhere and, therefore, never got to the UV curing end-stage. I returned it to Amazon for a refund.
I then tried the IMBZBK, which is similar to the Whitestone Dome. Also, at $34.99 it's somewhat less expensive than the Whitestone (on pre-order sale at $39.99). Although, beginning with the Samsung Vibrant, I've installed many film and tempered glass screen protectors, this was my first experience using LOCAS and UV curing.
Again, I watched the instructional video several times before beginning the installation. During the installation, I frequently stopped and reviewed sections before moving on. All in all, the process was straightforward and, having done it once I'm less concerned about doing it again.
With a liquid adhesive, it's vital that the phone be level during the installation. Helpfully, IMBZBK includes a bubble level in the frame that holds the phone. Out of an abundance of caution, I followed my normal practice of doing the install in a somewhat steam bathroom with the shower running.
The initial results--I only received and installed the IMBZBK yesterday afternoon--are so good that I canceled my order of the Spigen Neo Flex protector and won't order the Whitestone. Of course, if circumstances change, I'll revisit the situation.
Before installing, I increased display sensitivity, expecting to redo my fingerprints. But I haven't needed to. Also, the feel of the protector is quite similar to that of my wife's (currently unprotected) P7, but just a little less slippery.
Of course, I've been using the IMBZBK for less than a day. If things change, I'll try to report back.

How far does the screen protector go, wondering if my Spigen liquid air will fit (P7P)

@kellybrf why is there a cutout in the top of your case? Do the cases impeded the reception?

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whitestone was kind enough to send me these protectors for free to review for you guys. other than the free items I'm not being compensated for this. I've been using the domes since the pixel went curved and they have always been great. not the easiest install, but such is life with a curved screen. they have an installation video on their website for the 6 Pro and the 7 pro is the exact same process. for those who haven't done this before the gist is that you tape off the sides, pop the phone in the tray, cover the speaker, clean all the dust off, drop the adhesive, place the protector and then uv cure it. I've done this many, many times and have only screwed it up 3 (ironically twice on the pixel 6,) but if you get air bubbles just clean the phone up and start again.
this time went off without a hitch, and the results were perfect. I didn't reregister my fingerprints like they suggest to do and I don't see any difference in performance. after the **** show that was the 6 pros scanner the 7 pro has been great for me.
they also sent me a few cases, as well as their dome film. the cases are nice and offer decent protection, but they are simply rebranded so you have likely run across them before. since I went with the dome glass I didn't try out the film, but it has me intrigued.
if you have any questions let me know, and if you want to pick these up you can order from whitestone here. that's not an affiliate link, and FALL10 gets you an extra 10% off.View attachment 5737515View attachment 5737519View attachment 5737523View attachment 5737525View attachment 5737527View attachment 5737531
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Any halo effect when the screen is on, around the edges of the TG? If it stops just short of the bezels then light will seep through and refract through the glass.

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@kellybrf why is there a cutout in the top of your case? Do the cases impeded the reception?
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the ring case has one, as you can see in the pictures. can't say I've had any reception issues with any cases.
eezc said:
Any halo effect when the screen is on, around the edges of the TG? If it stops just short of the bezels then light will seep through and refract through the glass.
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nope

Does anyone know when the Whitestone will be available for the public? Also.. When can we expect it here in Europe?

There is one listened on Amazon for Germany. So we can already order it. It says avaiable from 31.10.
OK - just saw it`s now listened as "not avaiable" - yesterday i was able to preorder it for 29€
In my orders it says it will be delivered at November the 4th...
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Whitestone has some tray-included competition now, but I hate the process as a whole. Have to basically sit in a humid, dust-free environment and hope the liquid doesn't creep into your speakers or pop-up camera. Just a fraction of the things that can go wrong.

n0gg said:
There is one listened on Amazon for Germany. So we can already order it. It says avaiable from 31.10.
OK - just saw it`s now listened as "not avaiable" - yesterday i was able to preorder it for 29€
In my orders it says it will be delivered at November the 4th...
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Thanks for the link!
Just to clarify... Is this a plastic foil or is it glass? I'm surprised about the description from Amazon plus the pictures - they show a very flexible piece of plastic and not a static glass like with the Whitestone for the Pixel 6 (Pro).
Any idea?

niko26 said:
Thanks for the link!
Just to clarify... Is this a plastic foil or is it glass? I'm surprised about the description from Amazon plus the pictures - they show a very flexible piece of plastic and not a static glass like with the Whitestone for the Pixel 6 (Pro).
Any idea?
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There are two variants from Whitestone. "Dome Glass", which is like tempered glass, and "UV GEN", which is a film. I never know which one people are referring to, but I guess most are using the "Dome Glass". It doesn't help that Amazon is mixing up the product titles. Here are the two Amazon links:
https://amzn.eu/d/8FpbOL6
https://amzn.eu/d/a8tMN6o

mko000 said:
There are two variants from Whitestone. "Dome Glass", which is like tempered glass, and "UV GEN", which is a is a film. I never know which one people are referring two, but I guess most are using the "Dome Glass". It doesn't help that Amazon is mixing up the product titles. Here are the two Amazon links:
https://amzn.eu/d/8FpbOL6
https://amzn.eu/d/a8tMN6o
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Ah! Thanks. the link in your first post was linking to the film version - which I didn't know that it existed. I always thought that Whitestone only sells glass protectors when it comes to UV.
Thanks for the clarification though!
What was the price for the glass version (which isn't available anymore on AMZ)?

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This is for MMWave used by Verizon. Your hand can block the signal. Yes it is fast (for what I do not know) but it is basically useless unless you are standing right next to a tower or happen to have one installed in your living room. A case will not block "normal" LTE or 5G signals that most people use.

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How far does the screen protector go, wondering if my Spigen liquid air will fit (P7P)
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If you're asking about the IMBZBK, I can say that it fits my Gear4 Crystal Palace with only a slight gap between the edge of the screen protector and the case. I suppose that cases extending further into the screen area could be problematic.

LLStarks said:
Whitestone has some tray-included competition now, but I hate the process as a whole. Have to basically sit in a humid, dust-free environment and hope the liquid doesn't creep into your speakers or pop-up camera. Just a fraction of the things that can go wrong.
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Maybe. All I can say is that the IMBZBK had no spill-over. Perhaps because the tray includes a bubble level to make sure the installation is done on a flat surface. Regarding "a humid, dust-free environment," out of an abundance of caution I always install screen protectors in a steamy bathroom (with the shower running). Always as in since at least October 2012 when I bought a Just Like Glass for my Samsung S III. (I see that I rated that protector five stars and that the Zagg screen protector for its predecessor Samsung Vibrant was installed at the shopping mall stand where I bought the protector.) At any rate, I don't find it problematic. YMMV.

Question Pixel 7 Pro with Gorilla glass victus, do you use a screen protector?

So I have been trying a few screen protector on my new Pixel 7Pro and it has been a royal pain. I have tried 2 tpu brands and tons of bubbles. This is with steam and cleaning the screen.
I have a Whitestone dome on order but the last time I tried one several years ago it was a disaster.
Maybe I just suck at applying screen protector?
Anyone rocking their P7P without any protector? How long? How has the screen held up?

I just have a case with no screen protector and have no scratches yet. I keep it in a pocket by itself without any keys or coins.

It will easily be scratch by sand like most glasses. Sand is everywhere.
For wet apply screen protectors like Gorilla IQ Sheild the biggest problem are lint and dust that will cause permanent air bubbles.
Fix: apply in bathroom after running the shower with hot water first for a few minutes, this knocks down the airborne dust and static electricity.
Clean it until it's spotless and dustless before applying.

synesthete said:
I just have a case with no screen protector and have no scratches yet. I keep it in a pocket by itself without any keys or coins.
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it is advisable to use a protective case (anti-scratch)

blackhawk said:
It will easily be scratch by sand like most glasses. Sand is everywhere.
For wet apply screen protectors like Gorilla IQ Sheild the biggest problem are lint and dust that will cause permanent air bubbles.
Fix: apply in bathroom after running the shower with hot water first for a few minutes, this knocks down the airborne dust and static electricity.
Clean it until it's spotless and dustless before applying.
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I tried this 6 times with lots of steam, cleaned the screen and held it upside down and I still got multiple dust particles trapped under the TPU protectors? I don't know what else to do?
I have a Galaxy s22 plus and bought a generic tempered glass screen protector and no problems. It has a flat screen.
Even though the 7 Pro has a very subtle curve it still makes applying a screen protector difficult.
Samsung who makes the 7 Pro screen seems to only make high end large amoled display with curved glass? Why Samsung why?

[email protected] said:
it is advisable to use a protective case (anti-scratch)
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Zizo Bolt has raised display guards on all 4 sides, antistatic too. Very impact resistant.
Cotton lined pockets shed lint and tend to allow grit the adhere to them. Cotton/polyester blends don't do this. I keep my N10+'s in the thigh cargo pocket of my bdu pants. No lint, easy access, no accidental frame flexing and it stays put.

robbbzilla said:
I tried this 6 times with lots of steam, cleaned the screen and held it upside down and I still got multiple dust particles trapped under the TPU protectors? I don't know what else to do?
I have a Galaxy s22 plus and bought a generic tempered glass screen protector and no problems. It has a flat screen.
Even though the 7 Pro has a very subtle curve it still makes applying a screen protector difficult.
Samsung who makes the 7 Pro screen seems to only make high end large amoled display with curved glass? Why Samsung why?
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Was the room humidity near saturation? I get one or two in a dry room usually it seems. Wear non shedding clothing and a head cover if you must. House dust is many times mostly dead skin particles which is constantly shedding.
Wash/rinse hands throughly first but don't dry them before you do it. Your fingers that are touching the inside of the display cover must be wet. Use the microfiber cloth to clean it completely of any dust.
Be careful not the stretch it as this will cause a failure. Wet the display and the fingers you're using to touch it with the included water/soap solution. They aren't expensive so don't sweat it.
A small trapped dust or fiber particle does no harm and can be ignored.
These screen protectors have provided me last line defense in the cases of drops where the display made contact with hard edges, etc. In 3 years of heavy usage there's zero scratches or mars on my N10+ display; it looks like new. The Bolt case and these screen protectors have done an excellent job of protecting my N10+'s in spite of many drops, most onto concrete

robbbzilla said:
I tried this 6 times with lots of steam, cleaned the screen and held it upside down and I still got multiple dust particles trapped under the TPU protectors? I don't know what else to do?
I have a Galaxy s22 plus and bought a generic tempered glass screen protector and no problems. It has a flat screen.
Even though the 7 Pro has a very subtle curve it still makes applying a screen protector difficult.
Samsung who makes the 7 Pro screen seems to only make high end large amoled display with curved glass? Why Samsung why?
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I had the galaxy S22 ultra with curved bezels before the P7P. I've installed the Whitestone dome tempered glass screen protector twice without any issues. One thing I do is blow the area I'm working on off with a can of air duster and then let everything settle for a minute. Then I make sure to use the dust and lint free sticker tabs to remove any lint, dust or hair or whatever before applying the tempered glass screen protector. I currently have a Whitestone tempered glass screen protector on my P7P now and I don't have any issues or debris under the glass and it's seated nicely

The last screen protector I used, was on my HTC Tilt. Since the days of smartphones, I've never used one.
But, I don't keep my phone in my pocket or anything. I keep it in a turtleback belt clip case.

I use a film one (as i did on my P6P), never had any bubbles that i couldn't get out during the installation and they feel quite good to be honest, they seem to last about 6 months before a new one is needed.
I put them on in the bathroom after running the shower for 5 minutes to drop any dust.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BG63SQ8R

MrBelter said:
I use a film one (as i did on my P6P), never had any bubbles that i couldn't get out during the installation and they feel quite good to be honest, they seem to last about 6 months before a new one is needed.
I put them on in the bathroom after running the shower for 5 minutes to drop any dust.
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I am receiving the same today actually. Having never used a screen protector in my life, never had a scratch since the Pixel 2 XL (this is my 5th Pixel). The 7 Pro is the first one that has acquired a tiny scratch, I have no idea how as I treat the phone really carefully. I'm not going to risk getting more. Wish me luck applying the film!

StrangerWeather said:
I am receiving the same today actually. Having never used a screen protector in my life, never had a scratch since the Pixel 2 XL (this is my 5th Pixel). The 7 Pro is the first one that has acquired a tiny scratch, I have no idea how as I treat the phone really carefully. I'm not going to risk getting more. Wish me luck applying the film!
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it is really easy, if you can do it in the bathroom after running a shower and then just follow the instructions, it is numbered so it is pretty straight forwards. Lots of people say they have bubbles that vanish after 24 hours but mine have always gone after installing it and then using the provided squeegee to just push them away

I had to use sth, because after 1 week of usage I already have 1 scratch... One time, by accident, I have thrown pixel with iPhone into 1 pocket - and the second little $+&#@& did it.

MrBelter said:
it is really easy, if you can do it in the bathroom after running a shower and then just follow the instructions, it is numbered so it is pretty straight forwards. Lots of people say they have bubbles that vanish after 24 hours but mine have always gone after installing it and then using the provided squeegee to just push them away
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Done, it was easy, looks perfect. I do have that line across the middle though, but it's hardly visible.

I work in construction, screen protectors are a must for me but after trying to remove a whitestone off a previous phone, never again for me. TPU works ok for my needs as it's really dirt/sand etc I'm combating.
This one has worked well, I did not use the camera cover as some complained about removing it.

I hate curved screens as they are stupid, useless, and worthless for any and all reasons that can possibly be discussed. However, the curve on the 7 Pro is "NOT" as bad as some are. I always used a tempered glass protector on flat screens and I am currently using a Whitestone on the 7 Pro. I realize that Victus glass is fairly resilient but the fact remains that it is glass and a drop on a small stone on the screen is a disaster in waiting. I have experienced in the past that a glass screen protector will take the hit and break before the actual screen. So I do miss the days of $10.00 tempered glass protectors but even the Whitestone is cheaper than a screen repair not counting all the time and trouble to get it repaired. YMMV

jaseman said:
I hate curved screens as they are stupid, useless, and worthless for any and all reasons that can possibly be discussed. However, the curve on the 7 Pro is "NOT" as bad as some are. I always used a tempered glass protector on flat screens and I am currently using a Whitestone on the 7 Pro. I realize that Victus glass is fairly resilient but the fact remains that it is glass and a drop on a small stone on the screen is a disaster in waiting. I have experienced in the past that a glass screen protector will take the hit and break before the actual screen. So I do miss the days of $10.00 tempered glass protectors but even the Whitestone is cheaper than a screen repair not counting all the time and trouble to get it repaired. YMMV
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That's because Pixel doesn't exploit and use the curve part of the display. Samsung has apps that do, like Edge and especially the 3rd party app One Handed Operation plus (available on Playstore, maybe compatible with Pixels?).
I have 6 zones that can house up to 6 gesture switches each plus the Edge pull out for clip board. They nest in the curve to help prevent false triggering. They can be programmed to use for navigation, to open/close apps and more.
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In the right case the curve display also helps prevent false touches and make the phone easier to handle. Took me a few months to fully adapt to it but now I wuv it...

So I just installed the Whitestone dome on my P7P.
First try I screwed up. Second try is a lot better but not 100% perfect.
I put a case on the phone afterwards and it seems fine but I read afterwards that you aren't supposed to do that for 24 hours? I can smell the adhesive still curing after the UV light.
So any tips and tricks with the dome? Am I going to have a problem since I didn't wait the 24 hours?
So far it seems okay. It works pretty well. Fingerprint scanner works flawless but I did have to re register my prints.
So much better than the TPU protector I tried and failed miserably with.

robbbzilla said:
So I just installed the Whitestone dome on my P7P.
First try I screwed up. Second try is a lot better but not 100% perfect.
I put a case on the phone afterwards and it seems fine but I read afterwards that you aren't supposed to do that for 24 hours? I can smell the adhesive still curing after the UV light.
So any tips and tricks with the dome? Am I going to have a problem since I didn't wait the 24 hours?
So far it seems okay. It works pretty well. Fingerprint scanner works flawless but I did have to re register my prints.
So much better than the TPU protector I tried and failed miserably with.
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There are a couple extra steps I do when installing the Whitestone dome TGP.
1. After doing the recommended UV curing time. I will add an extra minute using the UV light to each section of the phone. Top, middle and bottom.
2. Remove the Whitestone jig. Wipe away any excess adhesive and check again for more adhesive. You don't want it in the ear speaker or any of the ports. Then apply the UV light again for another minute in each section of the phone. I may repeat the UV light again if I feel necessary. Just to get a solid cure. At $45 for two screen protectors I want to make sure it's done properly and without flaw's.
After you do it the first time you'll get better at it each time there after.
As far as the case goes. If it's cured properly you shouldn't have any issues installing it right after. Just make sure all excess adhesive is cleaned up.

xdrc45 said:
There are a couple extra steps I do when installing the Whitestone dome TGP.
1. After doing the recommended UV curing time. I will add an extra minute using the UV light to each section of the phone. Top, middle and bottom.
2. Remove the Whitestone jig. Wipe away any excess adhesive and check again for more adhesive. You don't want it in the ear speaker or any of the ports. Then apply the UV light again for another minute in each section of the phone. I may repeat the UV light again if I feel necessary. Just to get a solid cure. At $45 for two screen protectors I want to make sure it's done properly and without flaw's.
After you do it the first time you'll get better at it each time there after.
As far as the case goes. If it's cured properly you shouldn't have any issues installing it right after. Just make sure all excess adhesive is cleaned up.
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Before you get started make sure it's the right size glass and jig. Whitestone sent me an open box special with the wrong tempered glass piece. Not so much as a "we're sorry" from these off shore runts. Caused me a lot of inconvenience.
Don't look at short wave UV light sources or it's reflected light... use in a well lighted room.