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Help with Screenprotector

This is my First and frustating experience with Screen protectors.
The Store had superclued the pricetag all over the box so i could not read instruction.
But i though it could not be that hard.
I Wiped the S3 clean...but then realized it was useless....every 2 second new dust landed on my phone
I had to put the phone in a sealed dustsecure box until i figured out how to install the screen protector.
I see 2 layer and two labels with "remove this first then this".... So i did
peeled off the backside and stick the front side on the phone..... uh...bubbles beside it was not straith
took if off, another try but now i got more dust under..wipe some more... but again bubbles....took it off
Then realized i done it wrong there was realy 3 layers not 2
what i sticked on my new phone was just one of the 2 layers that you peel of to find the screen protector in the middle...i found it on the table
Try to get it on....after 15 minuts i was able to get away bubbles but.... i was not able to get rid of the a bubbled frame on the borders
so took it off but this time it got so dirty i could not put it on again..
I also tried the screen protector from Elementcase but no sucess with that either...
so i ruined both the screen protectors
So what do i do
Go to store get another screen protector, or try find a store that can do the job for me?
Is it very risky have the screen without screenprotector? (had never problems with my galaxy note, but maybe S3 is more fragile?)
This was so frustating , i now hate screen protectors LOL

I found a phone store that could install the Screen protector if i buy it there
some of the guys there had experience with it....hopefully they do it better than i did
i probaly end up with many bubbles if i do...and there is always 2 if one goes bad.
I heard Spray on the screen is a good idea to avoid bubbles but not sure if i want my S3 screen sprayed lol
The only other option is no screen protectors and being i have it in my jeans (together with my mp3 player...plastic)
i guess is best to have screen protector....
I do have mobile insurance however against scratches and damage and even a anti-thief insurance. (in adiction i track my mobile with cerberus)
so i guess is not all that bad...
Thing is now on xmas i tend to eat lot of peanuts,chocolate etc...and it can easier leave fingerprint on the screen so a protector would do great.

Wrong forum
This is for galaxy Apollo
Not s3
hey..... dont forget to thank me!!!!!!!!

Even though it's the wrong forum the question he's asking is related to this phone aswell so instead of just posting "wrong forum" try to help him out. Alright now screen protectors are a pain to put on perfectly I waste about 5-6 before I get it right, I have seen a video about the spray protection and it seems to work really well. I think it was called liquid armor or something like that. Anyways my suggestion is to try that route and if it doesn't work or is too expensive then I'd go with a couple of cheap ones from eBay that do the job fine. Also my brother has am S3 and he hasn't used a screen protector and he uses the mp3 at the gym so yeah you probably won't need one but if it worrys you get one.
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Delaminating screen after removing glass screen protector

I've just carefully removed an Ultimate Shield tempered glass shield from my S7 as it had become scratched and I was going to fit a replacement. After removal though I noticed that the screen was discoloured at the top (wasn't before removal). I checked further and realised the glass was actually delaminating from the screen itself.
I was very careful when removing the protector and didn't pull at it hard at all having installed and removed many tempered glass protectors over the years to many phones without any issue. I always look after my phones and this current one is no different.
To say I'm annoyed is an understatement as the phone is less than six months old. I bought the phone off ebay (apparently it was an unwanted upgrade from Vodafone). The screen itself gained a small scratch the first day I got it such is the fragility of the screen on this phone. I've seen many others with similar issues with this Gorilla glass fitted to the S7, hence why I bought the Ultimate Shield.
The phone obviously needs repairing but I don't know what's the best route to take. I'd really appreciate some guidance here as to where I stand with warranty and whether going into my local service centre (UK) will get me anywhere and if not, what's my best course of action is.

You could try contacting the screen protector company and tell them what their product did to damage your phone, and would they be willing to help/pay for repair costs
Or contact Samsung directly (Twitter seems to be best) and tell them that somehow removing a screen protector gently has damaged the screen, would it be covered under warranty as the phone is under 12 months old, and applying and removing screen protectors does not void warranty

Pics?

RiTCHiE007 said:
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Thanks for uploading the pictures and if i was you i would send it for warranty because this shouldn't be normal.

Question Pre-installed screen protector catchs scratches

Hi friends,
Did you experience getting tiny scratches on the pre-installed protective film on the main screen?
I dont care much about the super tiny scratches but recently i got a small scratch that makes reflections in the white background, i have no idea where it came from as normally i am careful with my devices but it happened and it bothers me.
I know samsung doesnt recommend removing the screen protector, and i am not sure of it is a good idea to install one on an already existing one.
Appreciate sharing your experiences here.
Thanks,

Most of the protectors they sell aren't really compatible with the current one. They have a camera hole instead of a camera cutout, which prevents them from fully securing and they inevitably peel. If you can find one that follows the same design, it usually works. I've tested a second protector on theirs and had no issue beyond the gap above the camera that was causing it to peel.
That said, if you feel confident enough in your ability to replace the protector and in the protector you choose as a replacement, it should be alright. Samsung doesn't recommend removing it because the actual screen is not like Gorilla Glass that offers some level of protection from even the most minor damage.
The alternative would be to contact a local Samsung authorized repair shop (or Samsung support) and see if they replace the protector and the cost. Even if you manage to find out what protector they use to replace it, that would give you a good idea for what to get if you do it yourself.

twistedumbrella said:
Most of the protectors they sell aren't really compatible with the current one. They have a camera hole instead of a camera cutout, which prevents them from fully securing and they inevitably peel. If you can find one that follows the same design, it usually works. I've tested a second protector on theirs and had no issue beyond the gap above the camera that was causing it to peel.
That said, if you feel confident enough in your ability to replace the protector and in the protector you choose as a replacement, it should be alright. Samsung doesn't recommend removing it because the actual screen is not like Gorilla Glass that offers some level of protection from even the most minor damage.
The alternative would be to contact a local Samsung authorized repair shop (or Samsung support) and see if they replace the protector and the cost. Even if you manage to find out what protector they use to replace it, that would give you a good idea for what to get if you do it yourself.
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Thanks alot for the guidance.. really appreciated

a_k_gano said:
Hi friends,
Did you experience getting tiny scratches on the pre-installed protective film on the main screen?
I dont care much about the super tiny scratches but recently i got a small scratch that makes reflections in the white background, i have no idea where it came from as normally i am careful with my devices but it happened and it bothers me.
I know samsung doesnt recommend removing the screen protector, and i am not sure of it is a good idea to install one on an already existing one.
Appreciate sharing your experiences here.
Thanks,
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I too had the same issue with my Z Flip 3 and I switched it to Gadgetshieldz screen protector and using it for 2 months now. It does provide good protection against scratches but also protects the display from edge to edge.

clairelara said:
I too had the same issue with my Z Flip 3 and I switched it to Gadgetshieldz screen protector and using it for 2 months now. It does provide good protection against scratches but also protects the display from edge to edge.
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Thanks alot .. did you install the screen protector on top of the factory one?

a_k_gano said:
Thanks alot .. did you install the screen protector on top of the factory one?
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No, the factory protector was peeling off so I changed it.

clairelara said:
No, the factory protector was peeling off so I changed it.
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For me, didnt peal off yet but yea. The factory one is not the best!
Thanks for sharing!

I have the Z Flip 3 5G. Received it from Samsung direct purchase late Aug, early Sept.
I now have a crack in the screen protector along the hinge. It's about 3/4 of the way across the screen.
T-Mobile said one store was an authorized repair center. CSR setup an appt for me. While I was driving to that store, I received an email that my appointment was cancelled. Store was not prepared to replace the screen protector. T-Mobile offers free lifetime replacement of the screen protector.
I also tried Geek Squad which is a Samsung authorized repair center. No joy. Also not prepared.
I've also been working with ubreakIfix. They have ordered what's needed from Samsung to perform the OEM repair. They do not yet have a shipment confirmation.
BTW, this is in the northern Denver suburbs.
I'd really prefer not to lose my warranty.

I know the employees vary from store to store and we are not dealing with the same people, but Geek Squad are the last people I would allow to do screen protectors. Unless Denver has the best standards in all of the Best Buy chain, they'll be doing it is in a room attached to a storage area on a mat that hasn't been wiped in months or, worse, right at an open counter on the main floor. This is also assuming you get someone that can put one on smooth. No offense to anyone that works there. Its how they designed the stores and the only real training is practice.
UBreakiFix has dedicated clean rooms at most of their locations and will have you inspect it before calling the job completed. You still might get the one that doesn't care, but they answer to Samsung directly.

I'm working at this place where you can buy phone accesories as well as used and brand new phones in the shopping mall in Poland.
I have at my disposal the best machine for cutting screen protectors on the Polish market, the screen protectors itself are really high quality. Want to know what is the really funny part?
A few weeks ago I called the company from which we have this machine to ask about the process of gluing foil to our phones and I found out that everything is as always, but I lose my warranty. I went to the Samsung website, chatted with one person, told everything and I was told that I should not replace the screen protector myself, but contact the authorized Samsung service center where they will exchange it for about 20 dollars. I did so, I called, asked and found out from an employee that they would replace the screen protector, but they can do it either for a fee or under a warranty, but they delete all data from the phone because they flash the latest software version. Fair enough.
The problem is, if I deliver phone to them in person, they would do it all within a maximum of two hours but unfortunately I can't go there so I have to send it to them and wait for it to be done and shipped back up to 14 business days

The bureaucracy of it all is frustrating. The service center here had to set my phone up to wipe it again to set it up to verify the repair because someone there had to wipe it.

Question Cracking Crease

Hey all,
I bought my flip the day it came out and have developed some cracking and peeling on the crease of the screen. Is this something I can easily fix with a new screen protector or is this something I need to call Samsung for and use the warranty?

Wowsers, may I ask how that happened? I'd get onto Samsung. That's what the warranty is for after all!

This is just normal use. I don't do anything crazy. I have a desk job. It just started cracking one day and keeps getting progressively worse.

Hi i had the same problem. i saw a crack in the protector horizontaly in the crease right side 2 weeks ago(i bought zflip 3 on end of august) with a gray reflect on White color of the screen.
I decided to remove the protector (you tube vidéo helps to it and furthermore in the french stores all Zflip 3 demo units had no protector on it like flip 1). I bought an hydrogel protector taylor cutted by machine.
The bad big surprise is that the Samsung original protector is not an hydrogel one but a simple sticker like S20 models !! It's a shame for a foldable and the risj to damage the screen is high.
Now i have my z flip 3 with hydrogel that i managed to put myself because the vendor was not sure..... The feeling is better, feels stronger and i love typing text on it after.
I have 2 micro bubbles left but it's far better than to have a cut in the plastic.

darkraiderfan said:
Hey all,
I bought my flip the day it came out and have developed some cracking and peeling on the crease of the screen. Is this something I can easily fix with a new screen protector or is this something I need to call Samsung for and use the warranty?
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Update: I got a new screen protector on Amazon and everything is perfect now. Removal and replacement wasn't much different than a standard phone.

Well done!!!, the phone is better after, the screen seems stronger, typing is easier and its protected!!!

darkraiderfan said:
Update: I got a new screen protector on Amazon and everything is perfect now. Removal and replacement wasn't much different than a standard phone.
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Is it true when you replace the original protector with something else and it is not done by Samsung, warranty will be void?

Question Screen Protector

Can anyone recommend a third party screen protector that actually works ?

Samsung says you shouldn't remove the OEM screen protector... but is it okay to do so?

If you ask me... I would recommend not to remove the OEM screen protector at the same time don't use any 3rd party screen protector too...

Clusco said:
If you ask me... I would recommend not to remove the OEM screen protector at the same time don't use any 3rd party screen protector too...
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Why? Have you removed it? Any experience with other screen protectors?

I use the Skinomi screen protector on mine, been using them since my Pixel 2 XL. The Samsung one is a flimsy piece of hard plastic that loves finger prints. So glad I took the "risk"
You can find a number of videos where people apply their own. Definitely recommend, but it is scary while you're doing it
My tip after applying it: Keep the phone unfolded overnight!

buru898 said:
I use the Skinomi screen protector on mine, been using them since my Pixel 2 XL. The Samsung one is a flimsy piece of hard plastic that loves finger prints. So glad I took the "risk"
You can find a number of videos where people apply their own. Definitely recommend, but it is scary while you're doing it
My tip after applying it: Keep the phone unfolded overnight!
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Hi!
How long have you had the Skinomi protector on? Any problems? Does it feel as smooth as the stock protector? Does it cover the whole screen? Stock protector has small gaps all around the screen.
Some questions...

BWA80 said:
Hi!
How long have you had the Skinomi protector on? Any problems? Does it feel as smooth as the stock protector? Does it cover the whole screen? Stock protector has small gaps all around the screen.
Some questions...
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It feels so much better. I've had it on for about 3 months now. Keep in mind I never liked glass screen protectors. The 'rubbery' ones that require water feels better, and makes sense for a phone where you're not likely to drop it on the screen
No problems, just remember not to fold the phone for at least the day afterwards (I have a very small bubble there due to my impatience). Plus, the rubbery ones self heal so it always looks great. The fact that it never shows fingerprints too. No more constantly wiping the phone after every use
Yes I know exactly the issue with crap getting along the sides. So infuriating, but this one reaches the corners well. I also put the protector touching the very top of the phone as well to eliminate the top gaps so the only real gap is the very bottom, and that isn't touched as often as every other part of the phone. I also don't remember the last time I needed to clean it
In the picture, ignore the bottom gap gunk. It looks way worse on camera for some reason
Let me know if you want any more pictures/angles

buru898 said:
It feels so much better. I've had it on for about 3 months now. Keep in mind I never liked glass screen protectors. The 'rubbery' ones that require water feels better, and makes sense for a phone where you're not likely to drop it on the screen
No problems, just remember not to fold the phone for at least the day afterwards (I have a very small bubble there due to my impatience). Plus, the rubbery ones self heal so it always looks great. The fact that it never shows fingerprints too. No more constantly wiping the phone after every use
Yes I know exactly the issue with crap getting along the sides. So infuriating, but this one reaches the corners well. I also put the protector touching the very top of the phone as well to eliminate the top gaps so the only real gap is the very bottom, and that isn't touched as often as every other part of the phone. I also don't remember the last time I needed to clean it
In the picture, ignore the bottom gap gunk. It looks way worse on camera for some reason
Let me know if you want any more pictures/angles
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When installing the Skinomi, what's the best way to deal with the hinge dip when "squeegeeing" the protector to the screen?
Just ordered the Skinomi.
I almost got T-Mobile to exchange the whole phone. They finally asked me when I bought it and determined it was still under Samsung warranty and directed me to Samsung.
Once again, Samsung sent me on a wild goose chase to Best Buy and the Samsung Experience section which, no longer exists at the 2 Best Buy's I tried.
Dismal support from Samsung!

mmeyer4663 said:
When installing the Skinomi, what's the best way to deal with the hinge dip when "squeegeeing" the protector to the screen?
Just ordered the Skinomi.
I almost got T-Mobile to exchange the whole phone. They finally asked me when I bought it and determined it was still under Samsung warranty and directed me to Samsung.
Once again, Samsung sent me on a wild goose chase to Best Buy and the Samsung Experience section which, no longer exists at the 2 Best Buy's I tried.
Dismal support from Samsung!
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Nice, that's the one I'm using
I think I first tried squeezing from middle outwards, but the phone did fine doing it normally (from top to bottom or vice versa). I was only worried about water getting into the hinges, but apparently these phones do well with water according to YouTube durability tests
I hear a lot of people with the same experience for the lack of Samsung support. It's a shame

Have you all read this yet:
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 durability tested — read this before you buy
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is more durable, but the foldable display itself is still fragile
www.tomsguide.com
After reading that and watching the YouTube to replace the screen protector, seems pretty scary to replace the screen protector.

The best screen protector secured at last!
After many months of scouring the internet and more money spent than I'd like to admit, I have finally found what I would consider a better screen protector than even the OEM installed one from Samsung. I have tried close to 10 different...
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I just made a thread about this and I'm absolutely positive I found the best screen protector by a longshot. It's also a very straightforward install, I got a perfect install my first try.