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Screen Protectors?

Are screen protectors worth it? Or do they just leave smudges in the future when you take them off? I found a nice case on amazon that I'm going to buy for my infuse, I'm trying to figure out if screen protectors are worth it?
Anybody?

The Naked Shield screen protector came highly recommended by a folk here on the forums. You can either get the full cover or just the screen (I got the screen with the body glove TPU case)
and it won't leave smudges, affects screen quality, but not by much if at all.
edit: Got mine for $3.75 on ebay ($7.00 for the body glove case)

Thanks,
I'm just going to get the Amzer Silicone Skin Jelly Case, looks nice enough for a casing. I'm not going to use a screen protector though. I just don't want to leave any marks on the screen if it does.

I've found that unless you put your phone in your pocket with keys that you don't really need a screen protector.
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I find it better to be safe than sorry. I remember getting a big old scratch across my iPhone just for putting it in my pocket. I know this is gorilla glass but I like the peace of mind that it offers.
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I've had my Infuse since last august or so without a screen protector and no scratches. I dropped it a couple of times but my case protects it.
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Dropped my phone facedown yesterday in a parking lot.
Not a single scratch.
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casing or no casing? xD

These thread are kind of pointless. I can understand the value of asking which screen protector or case protector is or are better.
It will cost you $5 to protect a $400+ piece of equipment.
What happens if your phone does get scratched...too late for a screen protector.
Gorilla glass DOES get scratched.
Apply a matt screen protector or a good quality one done the right way and you wont even notice it.

Your assuming that there are no downsides of having a protector. All though screen protectors are cheap and work well. They do affect the screen quality regardless of how well you put it on and its quality. It's personal opinion on how much it affects it though.
IMO it doesn't hurt it too much and I have one on.
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Its like a sporting a condom during sex..
When the crap hits the fan.. You'll wish u had put one on.

droiduzr2 said:
These thread are kind of pointless. I can understand the value of asking which screen protector or case protector is or are better.
It will cost you $5 to protect a $400+ piece of equipment.
What happens if your phone does get scratched...too late for a screen protector.
Gorilla glass DOES get scratched.
Apply a matt screen protector or a good quality one done the right way and you wont even notice it.
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I'm sorry you feel that this thread is pointless. I apologize for creating it.
I should've restated my question better I guess. I know that some screen protectors leave smudges and stickiness on the actual screen when taken them off. I was wondering if there where any high quality ones out there that are worth it.
elliot.newnham said:
Your assuming that there are no downsides of having a protector. All though screen protectors are cheap and work well. They do affect the screen quality regardless of how well you put it on and its quality. It's personal opinion on how much it affects it though.
IMO it doesn't hurt it too much and I have one on.
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Thanks for the response.

If you're still looking for a screen protector I have the naked shield one. I just put it on my phone and it is great. It adds a rubbery finish but still slick when sliding. Unless you do a perfect application the screen does get imperfections that are noticible when looking at off angles (head on in low light it is not noticible)
I have an application with no bubbles and no dust and it looks great. But it is noticible.
Sent from R3V'd Samsung Infuse 4g.

No love for the Zagg screen protectors in here?

tg2012 said:
casing or no casing? xD
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With case. The back scratches way more easily than the screen.
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Fee454 said:
No love for the Zagg screen protectors in here?
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Doesnt the Zagg have a logo on it?

elliot.newnham said:
Doesnt the Zagg have a logo on it?
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No, i've never had a logo on my screen protectors and i've gotten many for the iphone and then for my infuse. Mine is starting to come up around the bottom of my screen now but Zagg offers lifetime warranties.

Hmmm, very interesting features of Zagg's protectors. But is it glossy or matte? I really don't like fingerprints on the sun, so matte protector may reduce this paintbrush effect

onefabis said:
Hmmm, very interesting features of Zagg's protectors. But is it glossy or matte? I really don't like fingerprints on the sun, so matte protector may reduce this paintbrush effect
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They may offer a matte finish i'm not sure, but mine is glossy so it does pick up fingerprints.

I have the zagg screnn protector too, and no it doesnt leave smudges if removed (only those cheap ones leave smudges/marks when removed) the zagg i got was supposed to be scratch proof...it got a scratch and since it has life time warrenty...i got it replaced-thats the only way i know that it leaves no residue
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Xgear Fantom 4 Glass

The preorder is up on Xgear. Thank you is not required
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Link?
sent from my perfect 32GB Nexus 7

Don't see anything on the website and don't know what it is anyways.
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fantom 4
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/lg/fantom-4

Try this...
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/lg/fantom-4
Jackwins
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That looks nice alright, But my god... Clear screen protectors are sending most proximity sensors wild, I can't imagine the hell dark tint is going to rain upon it.

doesn't look like theres a cutout for the light sensor...

Surtr52 said:
That looks nice alright, But my god... Clear screen protectors are sending most proximity sensors wild, I can't imagine the hell dark tint is going to rain upon it.
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They've been making the same protector for the Galaxy Nexus, I think it is safe to say they've got it under control haha.
publet said:
doesn't look like theres a cutout for the light sensor...
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It's also just a picture that could very well be a mockup.. but like I said, they know what they're doing.

This is exactly what I was waiting for! but damnn January.. that's a long ass time

I know what I'll be buying in January.
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jnewman1991 said:
I know what I'll be buying in January.
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A Nexus 4 bumper?

FatalityBoyZahy said:
A Nexus 4 bumper?
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Lol, I wish. Those things will be sold out for months.
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Just pre-ordered three, like I did for my GNex. One for the phone I have now, one for the phone I have on order as a spare (after selling the GNex), and a spare protector. ABSOLUTELY LOVED the Fantom on my GNex and had no problems whatsoever.

Very interesting concept. But what kind of protection can the phone gain from this protector?
The glass front is already scratch resistant. And if the phone drop, it's likely that both of the glasses will crack as it appears that the protective glass doesn't have the adhesive layer to hold the front glass together.

looks like a promising solution. btw any suggestion for liquid contamination? anything fantom-4/xgear can do for that?

Does the glass wrap around the slightly curved glass edges?

hope they make that clear spot for the notification LED a bit larger in the final product.
How do those things adhere to the screen underneath? It's reusable so probably not glue or sticky material

anyone know if its compatible with the bumper?!

Review on the galaxy nexus ... looks neat
http://youtu.be/0HLYqAxo0Ys?hd=1

Hung0702 said:
Does the glass wrap around the slightly curved glass edges?
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I too would like to know this. I'm unable to tell from the description and photos. However, the photos make it appear to go over the glass where it curves down and I think it'd be terrible for it to leave a gap in there!
trent25 said:
How do those things adhere to the screen underneath? It's reusable so probably not glue or sticky material
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It actually is some sort of adhesive/glue. I had one for the Galaxy S III. I'm not sure what the adhesive is but if you got it a bit dirty, you could rinse it under water and let it dry and it would be sticky again. I removed mine and reapplied it just fine. The adhesive is under the black/white parts but not in the clear areas (i.e. on the actual screen itself).
ugotproblemz said:
anyone know if its compatible with the bumper?!
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It should definitely be compatible with the bumper. I have a bumper and the bumper in no way covers the glass screen, so you should be good here.
KyraOfFire said:
Very interesting concept. But what kind of protection can the phone gain from this protector?
The glass front is already scratch resistant. And if the phone drop, it's likely that both of the glasses will crack as it appears that the protective glass doesn't have the adhesive layer to hold the front glass together.
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The idea is the same as a plastic screen protector (think Zagg, etc.) but you keep the glass feel. Some people (myself included) absolutely HATE wet-apply screen protectors and most of these modern phones with curved glass can't have full-screen dry-apply screen protectors, so this is the only way to have a screen protector cover the full screen without having the tackiness/stickiness that wet-apply screen protects result in. Ultimately, if you get a big ol' scratch across your screen, you'd much rather it be on this $30 protector than your phones actual screen. So a combination of scratch-protection + the "glass feel" is why you would buy this. Or if you want to have a white Nexus 4.
If, on the other hand, you like wet-apply screen protectors, then this probably isn't worth it for you.

Tempered Glass Screen Guard

Have no idea when will the tempered glass screen protector will be released...never use the common screen protective film as start to know the tempered glass guard,the 8H hardness protection makes the screen protector a nothing one....expect the glass guard comes early for my new GS4 mate...

greentaloy said:
Have no idea when will the tempered glass screen protector will be released...never use the common screen protective film as start to know the tempered glass guard,the 8H hardness protection makes the screen protector a nothing one....expect the glass guard comes early for my new GS4 mate...
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You will see "replacement" GS4 digitizers on eBay very soon. You know, the <$10 glass panels that have no digitizer circuitry but people buy them thinking they can fix it themselves and remove the old broken but still functional digitzer by themselves and destroy the display because AMOLED panels are extremely fragile.
I got one for $3.49 intentionally for my Galaxy S2. It works very well!

vantt1 said:
You will see "replacement" GS4 digitizers on eBay very soon. You know, the <$10 glass panels that have no digitizer circuitry but people buy them thinking they can fix it themselves and remove the old broken but still functional digitzer by themselves and destroy the display because AMOLED panels are extremely fragile.
I got one for $3.49 intentionally for my Galaxy S2. It works very well!
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Would rather get a protective glass protector for the replacement screen guard is not a good solution,prevention is better than the fix...

I don't understand why people buy this or any screen protector.
I don't use wallet so i have my phone in my pocket shaking with some coins all day long.
After almost one year... No scratches at all.
Usually, if you change your screen, it's because you have broken it and a screen protector, tempered or not will not change anything in this case.
Maybe i missed something about those protections but it seems useless since Coring produce glasses for smartphones.

For me any scratches on display of my phone very annoying part of my life, and I don't want disassembly my phone, much more easy change the screen protector. Also, I hate plastic protectors, they are really sucks.

vantt1 said:
You will see "replacement" GS4 digitizers on eBay very soon. You know, the <$10 glass panels that have no digitizer circuitry but people buy them thinking they can fix it themselves and remove the old broken but still functional digitzer by themselves and destroy the display because AMOLED panels are extremely fragile.
I got one for $3.49 intentionally for my Galaxy S2. It works very well!
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Soo..you buy the fake digitizers and put them on top of your phone -screen??
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x4sper said:
Soo..you buy the fake digitizers and put them on top of your phone -screen??
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I have the same question, but I think that is what he means. It's actually a pretty good idea....if it worked. Which I doubt it would. The only question is then, how would it adhere to the screen?

ducksauce88 said:
I have the same question, but I think that is what he means. It's actually a pretty good idea....if it worked. Which I doubt it would. The only question is then, how would it adhere to the screen?
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Easy. You just screw in the four corners with really small screws. lmao
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[Q] Screen Protector - Yay or Nay

Will you be using any screen protectors? I got 2 for free so will try it, will be tricky with air bubbles and dust.

ermacwins said:
Will you be using any screen protectors? I got 2 for free so will try it, will be tricky with air bubbles and dust.
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The Mi4C uses Concore glass which is a product of Gorilla Glass but has the LCD and Digitizer fused together. That means if the glass even slightly cracks you'll have to replace the entire LCD/Digitizer assembly. Even though the Mi4C has a good repairability score, it might be difficult or expensive to get parts as this a phone for the Chinese market only. Using some form of screen protection is essential.
PS: Just google a few guides on how to apply a screen protector properly, I've done so many times without any dust or bubbles creeping in.

xdadevet said:
The Mi4C uses Concore glass which is a product of Gorilla Glass but has the LCD and Digitizer fused together. That means if the glass even slightly cracks you'll have to replace the entire LCD/Digitizer assembly. Even though the Mi4C has a good repairability score, it might be difficult or expensive to get parts as this a phone for the Chinese market only. Using some form of screen protection is essential.
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Thanks, I'll definitely use one

Make sure to get the tempered glass variety, as the plastic-based ones are often grippy (making swipes more difficult as your finger kind of sticks to the screen) and more reflective (more difficult to see in the sun), as well as less transparent (screen seems dimmer, and sometimes has artifacts). Tempered glass screen protectors are more expensive than the plastic-based ones and sell for about $5. That said, I've seen suppliers offering the display now, they sell for about $60.
http://www.vopmart.com/pa1013245.html

Ye I have a tempered glass one, always used a plastic on my old phones, which is much slimmer but as you say, you can feel the difference :good:

I hear the standard mi4c screen doesnt have such a great olephobic coating, so its a fingerprint magnet. can anyone confirm or deny this statement? sounds like the best screen protector is a tempered glass with good olephobic coating. can anyone recommend a good one?

I applied the standard screen protector that came for free and have one bubble but its on the bezel so I can live with that. Only problem is it attracts a lot of fingerprints

jauling said:
I hear the standard mi4c screen doesnt have such a great olephobic coating, so its a fingerprint magnet. can anyone confirm or deny this statement? sounds like the best screen protector is a tempered glass with good olephobic coating. can anyone recommend a good one?
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Yep, I confirm. No or poor oleophobic coating, it is a real fingerprint magnet
I don't use a screen protector, not even the free platic one that came with the phone... just don't like them.

jauling said:
I hear the standard mi4c screen doesnt have such a great olephobic coating, so its a fingerprint magnet. can anyone confirm or deny this statement? sounds like the best screen protector is a tempered glass with good olephobic coating. can anyone recommend a good one?
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Nillkin have a tempered glass screen protector for the Mi4i/4c, called NILLKIN Amazing H. I've heard they're one of the better ones, since Nillkin is also a big brand when it comes to cases and screen protectors.
You can find it on AliExpress for 7-10 dollar. It's probably available at other places as well.

I see nillkin also has an Amazing H+ version.. www.nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=&id=5584&page=1

jauling said:
I see nillkin also has an Amazing H+ version.. www.nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=&id=5584&page=1
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Hm, yea. You know the difference between H and H+?

Flaxe said:
Hm, yea. You know the difference between H and H+?
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Just comparing the product pages, The H is 0.33m and H+ is 0.3mm. H+ looks to have 2.5D edging craft, whatever that is.

I only use nillkin for all my phones. They fit great and applying them is very easy, because they pack a lot of extras in the box (like wet and dry wipes to clean your screen, tape to remove dust particles, microfibre cloth...). I always need just about 2 minutes to apply them without any bubbles or dust. If there is a dust particle left after applying, just lift the screen protector carefully and use the tape to remove the dust

i found that Edge Control goes crazy when the phone is connected to the PSU and charging. After some minutes of using the Edge controls suddenly do the "back" function all over again. This happens when i just hold the phone in the left hand (not tapping with the fingers - just holding it on both sides in one hand). Can you confirm this? I am using latest sMIUI 5.11.5 (clean installed). If i unplug the typ c connector - all goes back to normal within one minute.

Redmi K20 Pro Screen protectors.

Planning to get the Redmi K20 Pro but would like to keep it minimal in terms of protection. Just need some scratch protection.
Seen Gadgetshieldz full body screen protector as one of the recommendations.
https://www.gadgetshieldz.com/xiaomi-redmi-k20-pro-screen-protector-guards.html
Anything else that can be used without adding much bulk just for scratch protection? Don't want to hide those lovely patterns on the k20 back.

You should be able to use any screen protector for the Mi Mix 3 we they have the same screen size.

saiarnav said:
I didn't find anything like body protectors like gadgetshieldz.
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Have you seen or tried the Mobile Outfitters films for front, back or whole size?

So I recently got my Mi 9T pro and found this thread while looking for a screen protector.
Has anyone tried the linked one from gadgetshieldz? If yes, good experiences? Does it cover the complete screen? I really can't stand the glass protectors which leave like 2mm of the screen on each side completely uncovered...

ChrisM243 said:
So I recently got my Mi 9T pro and found this thread while looking for a screen protector.
Has anyone tried the linked one from gadgetshieldz? If yes, good experiences? Does it cover the complete screen? I really can't stand the glass protectors which leave like 2mm of the screen on each side completely uncovered...
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I'm using the ID glass from ringke full display protection a bit pricey though

Some one here having a problem with their tempered glass and their vasr?
Thank you
I mean their case.

Anton_Chigurh said:
Have you seen or tried the Mobile Outfitters films for front, back or whole size?
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No

bought Glazedinc screen protector.. its hard and solid. covered every side.

I am using The Ringke Red Case, along with a generic Hydragel screen Protector from AliExpress (₹65). Till now my phone has had atleast 6-7 falls of which 2 were serious enough to stop the heart but zero bumps or cracks...
I haven't felt the need for over priced screen protectors from Glazedinc or anyone else...
Previously i used to use S-sheildz (Origin of GadetshieldZ from USA). Had to use water to apply the film but it was good enough that in my 7+ years of using them never had a screen scratch.... Or crack.. But can't find a source anymore. And Don't want pay more then 200 per screen guard....

maddy143ded said:
I am using The Ringke Red Case, along with a generic Hydragel screen Protector from AliExpress (₹65). Till now my phone has had atleast 6-7 falls of which 2 were serious enough to stop the heart but zero bumps or cracks...
I haven't felt the need for over priced screen protectors from Glazedinc or anyone else...
Previously i used to use S-sheildz (Origin of GadetshieldZ from USA). Had to use water to apply the film but it was good enough that in my 7+ years of using them never had a screen scratch.... Or crack.. But can't find a source anymore. And Don't want pay more then 200 per screen guard....
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once the Hydragel screen protector is applied, can that be removed .. when we dont want it..

I am using a nillkin screen protector 0.33mm without the black edges. Fits perfect without any bubbles or ring effect. So far the best screen protector for this phone if you want a glass screen protector. It has good olephobic coating so it's smooth and because I got the 0.33mm version they don't crack easily.

Where did you buy that? I have Nillkin tempered glass screen 0.2mm from Amazon India. It doesn't cover the whole screen. It doesn't even cover the display area completely. It also has halo around the edges even though I went to mobile phone store and asked them to apply the screen protector.
This is in fact my 3rd screen protector. I applied 2 others - one which had black edge which covered part of the display, and second one without black edges which also didn't cover the entire display.
I've also bought a set of 2 from GearBest, but I haven't applied it as it's the same size as the Nillkin one.
2 more on the way from Aliexpress, but I'm not too hopeful about them either. I don't want to take chance with another Nillkin, but you've found one that covers the entire screen and the edges stick properly as well, then I'd like to try it.
thexplode7 said:
I am using a nillkin screen protector 0.33mm without the black edges. Fits perfect without any bubbles or ring effect. So far the best screen protector for this phone if you want a glass screen protector. It has good olephobic coating so it's smooth and because I got the 0.33mm version they don't crack easily.
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nandakis4 said:
once the Hydragel screen protector is applied, can that be removed .. when we dont want it..
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Oh easily,,, It's just some kind of plastic+rubber film that is preventing any scratches on my screen... Should offer enough protection from breaks also...

I'm using Clearplex on the screen with this phone. Is awesome. The case in the box is nice but not very strong, it's breaking in corners without getting hit or fallen.
I ordered hydrogel back film (Im waiting for it from Aliexpress) and a Nillkin transparent cover to have a couple of options.
Does transparent Nillkin cover get yellowish after a couple of months?
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Glazedinc
Can you tell me if it has the black borders?
nandakis4 said:
bought Glazedinc screen protector.. its hard and solid. covered every side.
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scarmage said:
Can you tell me if it has the black borders?
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Yes it has black borders
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I have hydrogel AND Nillkin 2.5D double protection.
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Hey guys and gals,
Has anybody tried a frosted/matte/anti-glare screen protector with the 9T PRO/K20 Pro? Which one?
Have you noticed any changes with the performance of the fingerprint sensor?
Thanks!

maddy143ded said:
I am using The Ringke Red Case, along with a generic Hydragel screen Protector from AliExpress (₹65). Till now my phone has had atleast 6-7 falls of which 2 were serious enough to stop the heart but zero bumps or cracks...
I haven't felt the need for over priced screen protectors from Glazedinc or anyone else...
Previously i used to use S-sheildz (Origin of GadetshieldZ from USA). Had to use water to apply the film but it was good enough that in my 7+ years of using them never had a screen scratch.... Or crack.. But can't find a source anymore. And Don't want pay more then 200 per screen guard....
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Which Hydrogel link?

scarmage said:
Where did you buy that? I have Nillkin tempered glass screen 0.2mm from Amazon India. It doesn't cover the whole screen. It doesn't even cover the display area completely. It also has halo around the edges even though I went to mobile phone store and asked them to apply the screen protector.
This is in fact my 3rd screen protector. I applied 2 others - one which had black edge which covered part of the display, and second one without black edges which also didn't cover the entire display.
I've also bought a set of 2 from GearBest, but I haven't applied it as it's the same size as the Nillkin one.
2 more on the way from Aliexpress, but I'm not too hopeful about them either. I don't want to take chance with another Nillkin, but you've found one that covers the entire screen and the edges stick properly as well, then I'd like to try it.
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Hmm I bought in lazada which is like aliexpress but for my country the 0.33mm one doesn't breakf easily and I understand what you mean by not fitting fully it does have like a gap of few cm of the edges. But a case solves this. I am using spoken case btw. it doesn't have the rainbow effect though. When I got it and install I just push the bubbles out from the side the rainbow effect is gone. Idk maybe different place they use different kind of glass. I am using Redmi k20 pro btw