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Anyone know if there is a pre-installed screen protector like on the past models? Or is the new glass strong enough they no longer need that.
I am not sure, but I just ordered the Whitestone Dome tempered glass protector for the Note 20 Ultra.... it will get here before the phone does.
howie411 said:
Anyone know if there is a pre-installed screen protector like on the past models? Or is the new glass strong enough they no longer need that.
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I would like to know this too. I have seen a couple of unboxing videos and they do come with a screen protector on them but those are reveiw units and there is a hole in the screen protector for the fingerprint sensor. So hopefully retail units will differ. But with the new Gorrilla glass 7 I am thinking it wont.
alfamega190 said:
I would like to know this too. I have seen a couple of unboxing videos and they do come with a screen protector on them but those are reveiw units and there is a hole in the screen protector for the fingerprint sensor. So hopefully retail units will differ. But with the new Gorrilla glass 7 I am thinking it wont.
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? that's NOT the screen protector
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? that's NOT the screen protector
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Sure looks like it could be one.?
Yes it has one on the store models
Which past models came with a screen protector?
It does not have screen protection as it is on Note10 +. It is just a wrapping foil because it has Gorilla Glass Victus which is very resistant to scratches.
Snowleopard1900 said:
I am not sure, but I just ordered the Whitestone Dome tempered glass protector for the Note 20 Ultra.... it will get here before the phone does.
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Same, will go before I even turn on the phone probably
barry99705 said:
Which past models came with a screen protector?
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Samsung started to include them on the S10 line.
michelino159 said:
It does not have screen protection as it is on Note10 +. It is just a wrapping foil because it has Gorilla Glass Victus which is very resistant to scratches.
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But glass is glass and glass will scratch. A scratch on glass like Gorilla class is a weak point adding to a chance of it breaking. After all, Glass is glass, and glass breaks.
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Samsung started to include them on the S10 line.
But glass is glass and glass will scratch. A scratch on glass like Gorilla class is a weak point adding to a chance of it breaking. After all, Glass is glass, and glass breaks.
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^ This
Only takes few grains of sand in your pocket to scratch that glass
Yes it does.
Yes it indeed comes with a screen protector.
But the quality and degree of protection it offers has not been made clear anywhere by Samsung.
I am attaching a photo of the warning paper which came with the box.
Hope that suffices for all doubters whether it really is a screen protector or just an antidust plastic cover.
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Yes it indeed comes with a screen protector.
But the quality and degree of protection it offers has not been made clear anywhere by Samsung.
I am attaching a photo of the warning paper which came with the box.
Hope that suffices for all doubters whether it really is a screen protector or just an antidust plastic cover.
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Confirmed for my Hong Kong N9860. The camera cut out is the giveaway, otherwise there is almost no sign of the protector. It is extremely well fitted and feels great - smooth and clear like glass - and the fingerprint sensor is fast and reliable. And FWIW a clear TPU case was also included, nearly overlooked as I almost didn't bother opening the "paperwork" packaging.
US variant does not.
Looks like samsung usa got fed up with the customer complaints about the factory screen protectors that American customers gave them and put and end to that :good:
I remember folks on the interwebs and on here asking samsung for replacement films under warranty absolutely comical . No wonder they pulled that added feature for certain regions
US version of Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra DOES NOT HAVE SCREEN SAVER
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US variant does not.
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I can verify the US version DOES NOT HAVE A FACTORY APPLIED SCREEN SAVER. I'd been looking to remove it if there were a factory applied screen saver like the Note10 Plus.
My Note20 Ultra has horrible screen response even with the screen sensitivity adjustment in settings on. Attempting to play games is awful especially the recently used window. I'm talking it takes 3 or more attempts actually function. The screen sensor IS picking up taps but erratically if it works at all! ?
Also has anyone else noticed their screen is actually BOWING in the center? Lift it up to a bright light while looking at the surface from an extreme angle. It's only on the screen itself, the back of the device is flawless.
I'm just curious if any else is experiencing this before I make a fool of myself trying to explain it to the world's best customer service dept. when/where there may be a language barrier. ?
Hope this helped a bit and hope to get some kind of feedback from everyday users regarding the bow in the middle of the screen.
THANKS!
UK, from Samsung direct, DOES have a screen protector. No issues so far, My Note 10+ did, I thought maybe my 9 did too but my memory isn't what it was.
Personal experience on 3 phones - don't buy Whitestone - fingerprint sensor wouldn't work. Paid YouTubers say it does 100%, many on here do too, but never for me and it's an expensive fail.
stewarta13wsb said:
UK, from Samsung direct, DOES have a screen protector. No issues so far, My Note 10+ did, I thought maybe my 9 did too but my memory isn't what it was.
Personal experience on 3 phones - don't buy Whitestone - fingerprint sensor wouldn't work. Paid YouTubers say it does 100%, many on here do too, but never for me and it's an expensive fail.
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My note 9 didn't have any. But I broke the glas on it and had it repaired and then it came with preinstalled screen protector.
Notwithstanding where on the planet you purchase your Galaxy S20 handset from, it will have a screen defender on it. While it doesn't offer a similar sort of insurance that you can get from a treated glass defender, it works admirably of protecting your showcase from dings and scratches.
Got my N986B Note 20 ultra 5G in France with my carrier SFR and it got screen protector pre-installed
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Personal experience on 3 phones - don't buy Whitestone - fingerprint sensor wouldn't work. Paid YouTubers say it does 100%, many on here do too, but never for me and it's an expensive fail.
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NEVER buy sponsored ****. 99% it is.
I know there is the plastic protector you remove. But on JerryRig's scratch test he said there was a secondary one. I just opened the box and it doesn't look like it.
There are two screen protector pre-installed. On both side of glass, Remember to tear out this piece of foil on the back of the glass. As you can see, there's a notch there. Do not worry, grab the piece that is sticking out and tear it out holding the foil with your thumb on the back
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I know there is the plastic protector you remove. But on JerryRig's scratch test he said there was a secondary one. I just opened the box and it doesn't look like it.
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There is a hardened screen protector on the glass just lke on the s20
ScottBroker said:
There is a hardened screen protector on the glass just lke on the s20
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so it that why the fingerprint feature wouldn't work after I added my screen protector!! lol
I don't think there is a pre-installed screen protector like with the S20 series. There was a piece of plastic film covering the screen of my S21 when I opened the box, but it was clearly meant to be removed right away as it started peeling up from the corners of the device almost instantly. There was a similar protective film (not a screen protector) on the back side.
There is one. Real fine. U need to peel it if you want another one.
No screen protector on the US tmobile version. There was on the note 10 plus though! Ahh.... The good old days
Unlocked US S21+ straight from Samsung, no pre-installed screen protector, sadly.
I have looked hard on my S21+ - unlocked US version, bought from Samsung USA. There is no secondary screen protector like it was on my S10 and S20. Probably because it doesn't have a curved screen anymore.
Maybe the S21 ultra comes with a protector because of it's curved screen... I'll find out when one of my friends gets his Ultra.
PS: There was a protective film also on the edges, that peeled off easy.
The version G996B that is sold in México comes with a hardened screen protector after you remove the plastic film. I hope the screen is not the same as the one that came with my S10+ that was easily scratchable
Well my exynos s21+ version came with preinstalled plastic screen protection..
@citytrader just to let u know that u will be probably disappointed... I had s20ultra for almost a year and can clearly see a lot of scratches... that is because Samsung always puts OLEOPHOBIC COATING on top of there screens and even if u have Sapphire glass it will scratch... not the glass itself but just the coating part. Really shame that after all this years they still are not able to make it right.
I have the international S21 plus Exynos and it has a pre-installed screen protector.
Big question is, has anyone removed that screen protector yet?
Well i always remove the screen protector because i dont like it... but this time i put some glass protection on top of it and now my fingerprint sensor doesnt work because of it...Beware of what ur buying. Have to try some other glasses to see which one works best. The screen itself is very beautiful after removing the plastic but u will get screen scratched way to sooner.
Purchased mine directly from samsung for Sprint in the USA. Absolutely no screen protector underneath. I've already added one to the screen and the fingerprint reader isn't affected. My uncle's S21 ultra have a protector that looks like it has an internal cutout for the finger print reader and it renders the reader completely useless.
No screen protector on my unlocked S21+ bought from Samsung. I had a ZAGG glass fusion + installed by ZAGG. Fingerprint reader is about the same as before.
snapdragon hk version sm-g9960 DOES come with preinstalled screen protector
my wife's exynos variant in Australia did come with a pre-installed screen protector as well as the usual plastic covering.. I removed the pre-installed one to install a tempered glass one on. It was a PITA to remove lol.
Noticed Samsung is selling an official S22 Ultra screen Protector. I don't remember them ever selling an official screen protector before. Are they trying to tell us the screen isn't very scratch resistant?
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-screen-protector-clear/6494926.p?skuId=6494926
It used to come preinstalled. Getting really tired of this nickeling and diming. Started with the Headphones, the USB-C adapter and now not even a damn battery while the cost of the phone minus the headphone jack and SD slot keeps going up...
dj24 said:
It used to come preinstalled. Getting really tired of this nickeling and diming. Started with the Headphones, the USB-C adapter and now not even a damn battery while the cost of the phone minus the headphone jack and SD slot keeps going up...
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From what I have seen, it depends on the region. Here in Czech Republic, no samsung phone ever came preinstalled with a screen protector.
Is it a dry or wet application? I've always liked the wet application protectors like Skinomi.
The S9-S21 devices came with a screen protector preinstalled. From what I've seen and heard, the S22 does not come with one.
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Is it a dry or wet application? I've always liked the wet application protectors like Skinomi.
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It is dry
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The S9-S21 devices came with a screen protector preinstalled. From what I've seen and heard, the S22 does not come with one.
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Yeah, apparently this was remove to reduce 'carbon footprint' imo is just a lame excuse to keep removing stuff that should be included, like the charger.
Any good wet install screen protectors?
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The S9-S21 devices came with a screen protector preinstalled. From what I've seen and heard, the S22 does not come with one.
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This.
Coincidence or not, since S10 (I skipped S9) the oleophobic coating on screen lasted much less then S7 and S8. I stayed like 2 to 3 months with Preinstalled screen protector + 3 months with acceptable oleophobic coating on the screen, while in S8 the oleophobic coating lasted more than 1 year. Let's see if my theory of preinstalled screen protector shorten the lifespan of oleophobic coating now with S22.
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Yeah, apparently this was remove to reduce 'carbon footprint' imo is just a lame excuse to keep removing stuff that should be included, like the charger.
Any good wet install screen protectors?
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Try Gadgetshieldz film screen protector which is installed with liquid and gives good protection, I used this on my previous phones and the protector can self-heal the scratches that occur on it! I recommend this to you,
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For those not wanting to wait for samsung to release their screen protector AmFilm's product, on amazon is as close to identical you will ever find.
steveroysston said:
Try Gadgetshieldz film screen protector which is installed with liquid and gives good protection, I used this on my previous phones and the protector can self-heal the scratches that occur on it! I recommend this to you,
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Screen Protectors, Scratch Guards, Screen Guards | Gadgetshieldz®
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Looks good, thanks!
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For those not wanting to wait for samsung to release their screen protector AmFilm's product, on amazon is as close to identical you will ever find.
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I was looking at that one. Might give it a try.
Lennyuk said:
For those not wanting to wait for samsung to release their screen protector AmFilm's product, on amazon is as close to identical you will ever find.
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Is that a TPU protector? I think the samsung one is PET which I much prefer.
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Yeah, apparently this was remove to reduce 'carbon footprint' imo is just a lame excuse to keep removing stuff that should be included, like the charger.
Any good wet install screen protectors?
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Spigen Neoflex is a bliss to instal and fairly durable. I'd say they've done something to the composition compared to Neoflex dedicated for n20u and n8 which I've used in the past
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Is that a TPU protector? I think the samsung one is PET which I much prefer.
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yes it's TPU, but is the best TPU I have ever had on any device (I usually prefer glass, but you know, curved screen), PET is quite old tech really - it's what all the old fashioned thick plastic screen protectors used to be made from - whilst the tech is better now, it's still technically the lowest grade out of PET, TPU and Glass.
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Spigen Neoflex is a bliss to instal and fairly durable. I'd say they've done something to the composition compared to Neoflex dedicated for n20u and n8 which I've used in the past
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Watched a video that didn't make it look to good but I will be getting a spigen case so it makes sense, should at least be compatible with their cases.
Am Using this one is the best for me by so far. Watch the videos for installation.
https://www.amazon.com/amFilm-Protector-Fingerprint-Compatible-Installation/dp/B09Q8Q593X/ref=sr_1_4?crid=CJFW6S7CGV4J&keywords=amfilm+s22+ultra+screen+protector&qid=1646298896&sprefix=amFilm%2Caps%2C494&sr=8-4
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Am Using this one is the best for me by so far. Watch the videos for installation.
https://www.amazon.com/amFilm-Protector-Fingerprint-Compatible-Installation/dp/B09Q8Q593X/ref=sr_1_4?crid=CJFW6S7CGV4J&keywords=amfilm+s22+ultra+screen+protector&qid=1646298896&sprefix=amFilm%2Caps%2C494&sr=8-4
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this is the one I had recommended earlier in the thread
Lennyuk said:
this is the one I had recommended earlier in the thread
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it's one of the best bro and cheap and very good quality too.
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Watched a video that didn't make it look to good but I will be getting a spigen case so it makes sense, should at least be compatible with their cases.
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With a case on clear the display, collect the dust with a sticker, spray included liquid, press bubbles. Enjoy. If misaligned reapply
It appears there are already a ton of screen protectors, and I definitely want to get one. My preference is glass or a hybrid, not a tpu. I've been looking at the zaggs but they are expensive. However, I have one on my galaxy watch 4 and I have yet to have even a scratch on it (self healing).
So, what are you getting, did you get?
Whitestone Dome Premium Film is what I ordered. Will install it as soon as my S22U arrives
I have the Whitestone Dome glass 2pk from Amazon and it offered like a 30% off coupon I believe. I received the S22 Ultra delivery late in the day, so I haven't had a chance to set it up yet. But early tomorrow morning I'll install the Dome glass. It was perfect on my N20 Ultra, so I'm sure it'll be great on the S22 Ultra.
Got the Amfilm UV tempered glass. I'm terrible with these installations and botched the install. Good thing Amfilm has a lenient warranty unlike Whitestone. I also see a white halo around the fingerprint scanner when looking at white screens probably due to the the provided weight. They also didn't provide speaker stickers. Would probably not recommend Amfilm for this phone.
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Got the Amfilm UV tempered glass. I'm terrible with these installations and botched the install. Good thing Amfilm has a lenient warranty unlike Whitestone. I also see a white halo around the fingerprint scanner when looking at white screens probably due to the the provided weight. They also didn't provide speaker stickers. Would probably not recommend Amfilm for this phone.
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I installed the Amfilm and had a few bubbles appear. Did not need speaker sticker cause the glue never leaked passed the glass which was great. I contacted Amfilm and they are sending me a replacment glass for the one that had the bubbles. I also used Amfilm on my Note 20 Ultra and it works great. I used to use whitestone dome but it would always start to peel away on the edges. The Amfilm did not have that isssue and would last longer than a year with no peeling.
Zagg Fusion Curve. Had the guy at best buy put it on and it looks good. I don't have the patience anymore to install them and bubbles drive me crazy.
I have the Whitestone tempered glass on my S22 Ultra and was a flawless install and works great, some people have reported issues with the Whitestone tempered glass one with the FPR, but I have no issue with it.
If y'all get a good case you wouldn't even need a screen protector. I have had the s7 Edge, Note 8 and S20 Ultra and every time I traded in to Samsung the phones were in prestine condition without a single scratch anywhere on phone.
Th s7 Edge and Note 8 spent their life in an OtterBox Commuter case and most of every day in my jeans pocket while at work. With the S20 Ultra and S22 Ultra I stepped up to the OtterBox Defender Pro with belt clip. My 20 Ultra fell on the concrete floor of our restaurant kitchen 3 times and never sustained scratch because the OtterBox protected it.
I also never wipe my screen with anything but a microfiber eye glass lens cleaning cloth. I use Zeiss lens cleaner as well because it doesn't have alcohol and safe for eye glass coatings so it good for your phone screen too.
Not a marketing rep for OtterBox it's just my experience with their cases. The Commuter is good for people that want to keep phone in pockets. The Defender is good for people that work in harsh conditions and want to wear it on there belt. Point being a good case will save your phone in a fall and that fancy screen protector is not going to save your phone. The point is it is supposed to protect against scratches. But I have had 4 phones with Gorilla glass from Samsung and never scratched any of them with normal usage and having a good case protecting the phone.
The most important thing is never ever wipe your phone screen with a paper towel or chemical cleaners like Windex. Always use microfiber and lens cleaner. You don't need to carry lense cleaner around everywhere you go. Just use it when you home and carry the tiny microfiber cloth in your back pocket when on the go.
That's my experience on with phones without screen protectors. If your really want a screen protector by all means go buy one but they are not really necessary unless your extremely careless and don't have your phone in a case.
I like Matte finish to get rid of some glare so I went with the Skinomi Matte wet install film.
I went with the Mowei tempered glass screen protector. It comes in a pack of three and a very nice installation cradle to ensure a perfect application. I chose it over Whitestone or amFilm because it covers the entire front without the U-shaped cutout around the front camera.
I like this TPU (https://amzn.to/3sdn6HQ) screen protector. Took about 30 seconds to install, no bubbles, no orange peal... honestly looks like nothing is there. No edge lifting either for the 3 days I've had the phone so far.
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Zagg Fusion Curve. Had the guy at best buy put it on and it looks good. I don't have the patience anymore to install them and bubbles drive me crazy.
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Is it full adhesive? Or does it have the glue over the fingerprint reader?
it is full adhesive it came out nice. I rescanned my fingerprints after and works great.
I'm using the note 20 ultra lk tpu film and it fits perfect!
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it is full adhesive it came out nice. I rescanned my fingerprints after and works great.
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Good to hear as I ordered this one and the Whitestone. They're both waiting for my graphite Ultra to arrive. I will try the ZAGG first since it's not as involved as the other.
One question though... Is the ZAGG glass, hybrid, or film? I won't open it until it's time to put it on.
Spigen Neo Flex. I've been using it since s8. It's reall easy to apply (wet application with possible realignment) and fairly durable for a plastic.
On a side note - it seems to be a little bit harder than neoflex for n20u which i was previously using
I had a matte hydrogel screen protector installed. Been on the matte screen protector bandwagon since the OG Galaxy S
MasterBelch said:
Good to hear as I ordered this one and the Whitestone. They're both waiting for my graphite Ultra to arrive. I will try the ZAGG first since it's not as involved as the other.
One question though... Is the ZAGG glass, hybrid, or film? I won't open it until it's time to put it on.
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Zagg Fusion Curve. Had the guy at best buy put it on and it looks good. I don't have the patience anymore to install them and bubbles drive me crazy.
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I just got this same one last night from Verizon. Looks good and doesn't feel like a plastic film at all. FP sensor works wonderfully as well.
I remember when I had the Note 20 Ultra and my screen got a micro scratch on the first week.. I was so upset. Always got to have a screen protector on now. For my S22 Ultra, I got the ZAGG InvisibleShield for $50.. with lifetime replacement at bestbuy.
Has anyone used the spigen glass screen protector. Any reviews please?
Whitestone dome was the first company (that in aware of) that used this technology, their screen protector is cheaper and from my experience quite good (the fingerprint recognizen is a bit dodgy.
It's not bad. But it's not eny better then the other much cheaper protectors. Same with the whitestone. I switched over to these and I like them. Very easy to put on and not messy at all.
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I went with Amfilm
pack of 2, and the UV light comes in a box like structure, so no need to go go back and forth. Also, it's a lot cheaper.
I've had it for a month, and I got it right the first time....no issues. only thing is I see a white spot appear on the fingerprint scanning area ( probably something to do with adding a little weight on the sticker that comes in the box before and after curing) but it goes away once I wipe it.
Recommended for sure and if fingers aren't super dry like mine, the fingerprint sensor worls very well.
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Has anyone used the spigen glass screen protector. Any reviews please?
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Link? I had a spigen sp when I first got the watch, but it was a hybrid film-like sp. If they have an actual glass one, I might give it a try. If you're talking about the hybrids, don't bother. I bought mine from best buy with the lifetime warranty through them, and I tried 3 times putting it on and getting the FPR to work good. It did not, all 3 times. I gave up.
Are the blue light things really necessary. I mean like the ones that come with teeth whitening kits, are they fake, just blue LEDs. I've always felt they are just overpriced and made to look like it's this uber special thing when its really the same cheap glass with optically clear glue.
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Link? I had a spigen sp when I first got the watch, but it was a hybrid film-like sp. If they have an actual glass one, I might give it a try. If you're talking about the hybrids, don't bother. I bought mine from best buy with the lifetime warranty through them, and I tried 3 times putting it on and getting the FPR to work good. It did not, all 3 times. I gave up.
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SPIGEN GLAS.tR Platinum Tray Screen Protector for Galaxy S22 Ultra
SPIGEN GLAS.tR Platinum Tray Screen Protector for Galaxy S22 Ultra
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mc_365 said:
Are the blue light things really necessary. I mean like the ones that come with teeth whitening kits, are they fake, just blue LEDs. I've always felt they are just overpriced and made to look like it's this uber special thing when its really the same cheap glass with optically clear glue.
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Without the blue led the glue is just a non sticky regular liquid, you can't install the screen protector without it.
It's more like a gel nail polish than a teeth whitening gimmick if that make sense.