I've waited for the manual to appear on the website before asking this. Unfortunately, it makes no mention of it.
The inside screen is a fingerprint magnet. What am I meant to use to keep it clean?
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I've waited for the manual to appear on the website before asking this. Unfortunately, it makes no mention of it.
The inside screen is a fingerprint magnet. What am I meant to use to keep it clean?
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I used a lightly damp micro-fiber cloth.. and rubs lightly..
First, we're not cleaning the screen. We're cleaning a pretty foggy cheap-ass screen protector. The "screen protector" on the OG Fold was actually part of the display substrate and was crystal clear and very sturdy. Looking at the camera cutout you can see that what's under our screen protector looks a lot like the display from the OG Fold. I'm going to take the screen protector off probably sooner than later.
Here's a diagram of the layers of the Fold 2's display. I believe the cheap-ass screen protector covers what's shown as the protective layer. I believe the protective layer was what people called a screen protector on the OG Fold and hosed the display when they tried to peel it off.
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As for cleaning I'm doing what I did with my OG Fold. I have a dedicated microfiber sponge that I wet and put a drop of dish soap on then squeeze it out so it's just moist. It cleans the screen well. I also have dedicated device cleaning microfiber towels that I dry it off with. I occasionally wax the display with 100% carnauba wax to get anything off it sponging doesn't. The wax repels fingerprints and anything else that could stick to the screen. After eight months my OG Fold's display looks new. It was a lot less sturdy than the Fold 2 so I expect equal or better results cleaning the Fold 2 the same way. The OG Fold wasn't nearly as fragile as people expected it to be and the Fold 2 which is far better engineered should hold up even better.
I would resist the temptation to clean the screen to often. Unlike the outer screen you don't tend to look at it while it is off minimising the appearance of finger grease. Finger grease also helps to hide the multitude of micro scratches you will pick up with regular cleaning. Yes the only damage you will do is to a replaceable screen protector but getting it replaced is a difficult mission. Samsung say they can do it but might need to send it away.
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hope for better after market screen protectors with anti fingerprint coatings etc.
Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
FWIW, I got through to Samsung themselves and asked the question and they said to take a dry, microfibre cloth, and clean in a circular motion.
tifosi256 said:
Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
FWIW, I got through to Samsung themselves and asked the question and they said to take a dry, microfibre cloth, and clean in a circular motion.
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That sounds about right. But if there is grit or sand on the screen, dragging it around with a microfiber cloth will still cause scratches. I won't clean my screen unless I really have to.
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If I look at angles while the screen is off (black) I can see some distortions on the surface, I hope it's the screen protector..., how are yours?
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I took off that garbage screen protector cause my finger cannot glide smoothly with it on while I'm playing games which is the only reason I bought the fold. I clean with a microfiber cloth every night using light pressure. Sometimes I roll up the cloth and use it like a feather duster, lol. The fingerprints come right off and I have no micro scratches at all. I've had the thing for a few months now
You could apply RainX to the screen to make it easier to clean or use a windshield cleaner with it in as a wetting agent + microfiber cloth for cleaning.
I do this sometimes with my screen protector.
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Hey guys. I was wondering if anybody has had luck removing bubbles from the glas t slim screen protector on the S4. I don''t think they are air bubbles. It looks like I have something under the screen protector. The odd thing is that this part of the phone didn't have any lint, and i used scotch tape to make sure. Now I was under the impression that the screen protector shouldn't come off.. Would it be okay to take a little bit of it off and try to remove the bubble, or will that mess up the adhesive? Keep in mind i just put it on today so it could resolve over a couple days. I don't have a pic of the exact bubble, but here is what it looks like, but smaller:
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Hey guys. I was wondering if anybody has had luck removing bubbles from the glas t slim screen protector on the S4. I don''t think they are air bubbles. It looks like I have something under the screen protector. The odd thing is that this part of the phone didn't have any lint, and i used scotch tape to make sure. Now I was under the impression that the screen protector shouldn't come off.. Would it be okay to take a little bit of it off and try to remove the bubble, or will that mess up the adhesive? Keep in mind i just put it on today so it could resolve over a couple days. I don't have a pic of the exact bubble, but here is what it looks like, but smaller:
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Those look like spider cracks under the glass not sure what happened if u removed it to get it out mite not stick back on the glass screen protectors r tricky to reapply
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I had a similar smudge. If you search the web you will find lot's of comments like above that they don't recommend removing the glass, as it may not stick when reapplying. But I took mine off last night, washed it under the sink, and then reapplied. The dirt is gone (the smudge), and seems to stick just fine.
If you use your finger nail under a corner, the screen will start to come off. Work it real slowly, and it will come off very easily. As for the cleaning, I never touched the sticky side of the protector. I just ran it under as much pressure as I could get out of my faucet and the dirt was washed away. I shook the protector (holding it by the edges) to get most of the water droplets off, then worked the rest of them out once the protector was back on the phone.
The screen is perfectly clean now. It takes a bit of time to work out all the bubbles (both air and water), but keep working them towards a side or corner and they will all come out.
^ hes right. When I had the glas t, I took it off too many times and just washed it. Lol. It will stick as long as you take it off without chipping the edge.
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I was able to get the bubbles out! I applied pressure onto the areas surrounding the bubble to kind of readjust the adhesive. Took a while but worked out
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*Intro*
I've seen my fair share of glass screen protectors, ranging from my Galaxy S2 protector from Spigen (2011~) to a super cheap $3 glass screen protector on Amazon for my girlfriend's iPhone, which came cracked and felt really cheap and shoddy overall (branding, packaging). I figured I'd go for something more mid-ranged for my Galaxy S5 and wound up choosing the Movaluate 7 glass screen protector.
*Contents & Packaging*
The screen protector came in a heavy card stock enclosure, backed by a solid piece of cardboard, which was all wrapped by the main outer sleeve. Although it wasn't as sophisticated in construction as some of the other protectors I've seen (Spigen, Tech Armor), it seemed to do the job well enough. The outer sleeve was quite attractive with a matte/glossy contrast and holographic accents.
Along with the screen protector came a microfiber cloth, and dust removal stickers. No home button this time, presumably for the fingerprint ID feature.
*Installation*
Installing glass protectors for the most part is easy due to their rigid nature—just align with the home button and then slowly guide/lower it into place. Nothing fancy like suction cups or hinging tape here. The adhesive applied without any fuss, and any bubbles disappeared in less than 15 minutes.
I typically install my screen protectors in my home bathroom after running a hot shower (to pull the dust out of the air), but I applied this one at work so there were some specks of dust but they are imperceptible with the S5 turned on, and negligible with the display off.
*Fit, Finish & Feel*
For it's $15.99 price tag, it can definitely compete with the best of the screen protectors out there. Although it is a relatively thicker at 0.4mm, I prefer this for its better durability and impact protection. The screen protector covers the display perfectly, edge-to-edge and the cutouts for the speaker grill and home button are both cut to very precise tolerances
One of my biggest gripes with PET and other plastic film-based screen protectors is there feel. They are usually either too tacky, or just don't feel as good as the stock display. The Movaluate screen protector feels just as good as the stock display if not better—buttery smooth and resists fingerprints and smudges.
*Final thoughts*
I should also mention that the optical clarity is spot on and that the edges are comfortably rounded, making them compatible with most cases. Overall, very satisfied with the product. Time will tell regarding it's durability but based on its well manufactured appearance, I believe it will perform well.
You can buy them from their Amazon shop or on their website which has some interesting videos as well
Hope this review helps you make a good choice for your Galaxy S5!
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Yes I agree. I have one of their covers for my iPhone 5 soon to be left to the side collecting dust. I got one for my S5 but received it cracked in the mail. So in the process of getting a replacement. Their CS is sort of slow. So let's see what happens.
Okay here goes.... This is my first ever review on........anywhere for anything...
Before I begin, let me say that I don't like to spend a lot of money when it comes to cases or any other protection for my phones....I have 1 transparent TPU case for my phone... 1 tempered glass... and just recently I ordered a DBrand Skin for the back of my phone...
I initially bought the phone when it was launched, the phone came with an original screen protector (center only, not edge to edge) stuck on it, but I'm not a very big fan of screen protectors. Despite my itchy fingers wanting to remove it I let it be, and in the meanwhile, I had ordered a curved tempered glass from Ali Express. Thinking to myself that no way this will be curved and it will be like how most of the tempered glass are for curved screens but I still decided to waste my on it...
Incidentally a couple of days prior to the delivery I had to return the device for replacements so I kept it aside once delivered. A couple of days back I got my "safe" Note7 and the original screen protector was not stuck properly, there was dust particle bubbles and it was not in the center. So I thought I would finally get a chance to "unbox" the curved tempered glass (if there was such a thing). And to my amazement it was CURVED!
This is what the box looks like....
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As you can see the tempered glass covers almost 98% of the screen which with my case makes it almost seamless protection. The home button hides away insides due to the thickness of the glass.
The cut outs for the camera, speakers, iris scanner and the home button is exact so there has to be no room for error. Also, something that I didn't like, the adhesive is only in the center of the tempered glass so the edges and curves look like they are peeling off but that's how it is...
Now I have been using the tempered glass for a couple of days now. And I have realized that the screens sensitivity has gone for a toss especially with the keyboard. I don't know why but I haven't notice the sensitivity issues when playing games but while using the stylus and the keyboard it is greatly affected. At first I thought it might be Samsung's default keyboard so I installed Google Keyboard and the issues still persisted. SO YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED....
Overall, I am surprised that it is a curved screen but I am going to remove it because of the sensitivity issues.
Is there any "rainbow effect" when you press screen?
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Is there any "rainbow effect" when you press screen?
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No there isn't.... but i removed it and the adhesive is only on the edges and not on the complete glass as I previously thought it would be.
@ mods... please merge this thread with >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-7/accessories/hunt-adhesive-tempered-glass-protector-t3449697
ALL screens without adhesive will have a loss of touch sensitivity. There is a layer of air in between the glass and the screen. With nothing between your touch and the screen, of course your touches will not be registered unless you press hard on it. Worse yet, the glass is touching some parts of the screen (rainbow effect) and messing up touch accuracy
There is no solution for this right now except for some non-full coverage glass protectors, but they look so awful. I have been using it without a protector for about 2 weeks now. I treat my phone with utmost care and only put it in my pocket and nothing else goes in this pocket. There is a very faint scratch on it. It requires very accurate lighting and concentration to look for it but it's there. It is probably not a scratch on the glass but the oleophobic coating, but a scratch is a scratch. But I just can't bring myself to use these subpar screen protectors that lowers the screen quality so much
After trying and regretting 2 glass supposedly full coverage protectors, I ended with Samsung's original film protector. It certainly does not sacrifice touch sensitivity, and is the closest to bare glass I've found.
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Because of the curved glass of the P30 Pro, conventional screen protectors don't really work and so relatively recently there have been these newer LOCA-based ones that require the user to apply a layer of glue on the phone screen before attaching the screen protector and then curing the adhesive with a UV lamp.
Personally I've tried using them on my P30 Pro but there's this strange bubble issue and I wanted to ask if anyone else encountered this and if there's a way to avoid it.
When I apply the screen protector, there are no bubbles in the adhesive under the glass. When I initially cure it with the UV lamp, it solidifies just as expected and the screen protector anneals as intended. But I notice that within 24 hours of application, small bubbles start to form near the edges of the screen protector where there were initially none. These bubbles aren't in contact with the very edge, they seem to form in the MIDDLE of the adhesive NEAR the edges so it's not caused by air leaking. Within 3 days, these bubbles expand into unsightly lines that stretch along the length of the phone. I've tried 2 different brands and it happens every time I apply one of these screen protectors.
What's causing these bubbles to form, and is there any way to avoid it?
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Because of the curved glass of the P30 Pro, conventional screen protectors don't really work and so relatively recently there have been these newer LOCA-based ones that require the user to apply a layer of glue on the phone screen before attaching the screen protector and then curing the adhesive with a UV lamp.
Personally I've tried using them on my P30 Pro but there's this strange bubble issue and I wanted to ask if anyone else encountered this and if there's a way to avoid it.
When I apply the screen protector, there are no bubbles in the adhesive under the glass. When I initially cure it with the UV lamp, it solidifies just as expected and the screen protector anneals as intended. But I notice that within 24 hours of application, small bubbles start to form near the edges of the screen protector where there were initially none. These bubbles aren't in contact with the very edge, they seem to form in the MIDDLE of the adhesive NEAR the edges so it's not caused by air leaking. Within 3 days, these bubbles expand into unsightly lines that stretch along the length of the phone. I've tried 2 different brands and it happens every time I apply one of these screen protectors.
What's causing these bubbles to form, and is there any way to avoid it?
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got any screenshots? i got like a bubble running in the corners too, so far the best protection I got is the spigen neo flex, our phone is not meant for tempered due to curve glass
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got any screenshots? i got like a bubble running in the corners too, so far the best protection I got is the spigen neo flex, our phone is not meant for tempered due to curve glass
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I didn't take any pictures of mine, but here's a good example I found on Reddit:
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In the end I got a G-Color screen protector from Amazon and applied it myself. It's been a week and so far everything is good with no emerging bubbles. It seems there are several factors that cause emerging bubbles, like tiny dust particles in the glue or applying the glass slightly off-centre from the phone so that the screen's curved glass is an uneven distance from the screen protector.
Try looking and researching for Mocoll tempered glass screen protector for p30 pro. Seems to work well, fully adhesive.
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I didn't take any pictures of mine, but here's a good example I found on Reddit:
In the end I got a G-Color screen protector from Amazon and applied it myself. It's been a week and so far everything is good with no emerging bubbles. It seems there are several factors that cause emerging bubbles, like tiny dust particles in the glue or applying the glass slightly off-centre from the phone so that the screen's curved glass is an uneven distance from the screen protector.
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I have the G-Color UV one and it works really well. No edge lifting at all, and fits my Spigen Hybrid case too.
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I find these Loca glue type of screen protector good to hide scratches...
I've started to notice that where my thumb scrolls up and down on the screen the coating must be wearing away because there is 2-3cm streaky bit , obviously only had the phone 2 months, should I take it back to Samsung or is there a decent spray out there that anyone could recommend, thanks
i would have recommended using a screen protector, but thats a little to late if you do get a new handset a screen protector should be fitted before even turning it on would be my advice
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i would have recommended using a screen protector, but thats a little to late if you do get a new handset a screen protector should be fitted before even turning it on would be my advice
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Thanks but I've never needed a screen protector before because I'm always careful with my phone, just never had the coating wear away before especially after 2 months of use.
You can use this guide to restore your coating
How to Restore or Apply an Oleophobic Coating
Use this guide along with an oleophobic coating...
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You can use this guide to restore your coating
How to Restore or Apply an Oleophobic Coating
Use this guide along with an oleophobic coating...
www.ifixit.com
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Thanks alot, I've seen that guide just wondered if anyone had experienced it
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Thanks alot, I've seen that guide just wondered if anyone had experienced it 
Yup it is safe & tested several times, you can even apply to screen protectors , but it is a time consuming process , 12 hours is a bit too much , Fusso is the best BTW
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I've started to notice that where my thumb scrolls up and down on the screen the coating must be wearing away because there is 2-3cm streaky bit , obviously only had the phone 2 months, should I take it back to Samsung or is there a decent spray out there that anyone could recommend, thanks
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What have you been cleaning your screen with? You don't want to use any kind of Chemical or Alcohol cleaning liquids on phone. Best thing to use is eye glass cleaner that safe for all coatings. If it is safe for eye glass coatings it safe for your phone. Be sure to wipe it with a microfiber cleaning cloth and NEVER a paper towel or bathroom tissue.
I haven't used a screen protector on my S7 Edge, Note 8, S20U or my current S22U and never had a problem.
I use Zeiss Lens cleaning spray as it's safe for all eye glass coatings and a microfiber eyeglass cleaning cloth. I have used that for all my phones and it has never stripped off the coating.
But I guarantee if you are using chemical cleaners like Windex or Alcohol Wipes to clean your screen that will definitely strip off the coating over time. Again just buy something from the eye glass store that specifically states it's safe for use on all coatings.
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What have you been cleaning your screen with? You don't want to use any kind of Chemical or Alcohol cleaning liquids on phone. Best thing to use is eye glass cleaner that safe for all coatings. If it is safe for eye glass coatings it safe for your phone. Be sure to wipe it with a microfiber cleaning cloth and NEVER a paper towel or bathroom tissue.
I haven't used a screen protector on my S7 Edge, Note 8, S20U or my current S22U and never had a problem.
I use Zeiss Lens cleaning spray as it's safe for all eye glass coatings and a microfiber eyeglass cleaning cloth. I have used that for all my phones and it has never stripped off the coating.
But I guarantee if you are using chemical cleaners like Windex or Alcohol Wipes to clean your screen that will definitely strip off the coating over time. Again just buy something from the eye glass store that specifically states it's safe for use on all coatings.
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Thanks for the reply, I've only ever used a micro fibre cloth, nothing else, that's why it's strange that it's started to wear away, it's only where I use my thumb to scroll up and down I've never needed a screen protector on all my phones and they've always been fine
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Thanks for the reply, I've only ever used a micro fibre cloth, nothing else, that's why it's strange that it's started to wear away, it's only where I use my thumb to scroll up and down I've never needed a screen protector on all my phones and they've always been fine
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Yeah same here. Last phone I had the s20U came with a screen protector on it and I didn't even know it was on there. After couple months it looked like little chips in glass along edge of phone. Finally took it out of case and saw these was a film on there and peeled it off and viola screen was flawless again.
Anyway the S22 supposedly doesn't come with a sceeen protector but it couldn't hurt to look and see.
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I've started to notice that where my thumb scrolls up and down on the screen the coating must be wearing away because there is 2-3cm streaky bit , obviously only had the phone 2 months, should I take it back to Samsung or is there a decent spray out there that anyone could recommend, thanks
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I have the same problem on my screen, first phone ever it happens to me
Same here,. I bought the phone in February, when the line appeared, then they replaced my screen in July. Now after 2 months the line has reappeared (vertical) on new screen. Does Samsung have a manufacturing defect? Unbelivable....
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+1 for the Fusso coating. I used it on my tempered glass screen protector for the S22U and it worked great. You probably need to re-coat it every few months but when you do the difference is crazy.
Could be defective. I had an iPhone 8 Plus that developed a patch that would get streaky just like you described. And it was only a week old!