The adhesive on the front face stays a bit after you peel of the protector. Initially I thought this screen protector wasn't great because it felt like it added too much drag when swiping, but wiping it down with lens cleaner made it as slick as the bare screen.
This is an outstanding screen protector, the best I've ever seen, shines in every area. Highly suggested to those considering it.
After reading pages of reviews on the screen protector, seems like SGP Ultra Nano Clear got some good votes.
But I didn't like the clear on my wife phone vs mine had anti-glare cleaner.
It resist finger prints and residue and the swiping feels good too brand was (Green Onion: Rota Anti-Glare).
So I end up order a pk3 anti-glare & anti-finger print from Tech Armor for $9.99 bucks http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088OJXE4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00.
The SGP Ultra Nano Clear was $13.99 pk3 is a pretty good deal, but I hope Tech Armor is a good choice once I get it, I'll post a review for sure...
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after reading pages of reviews on the screen protector, seems like SGP Ultra Nano Clear got some good votes, but I didn't like the clear on my wife phone vs mine had anti-glare cleaner and less finger prints and residue, so I end up order a pk3 anti-glare & anti-finger print from Tech Armor for $9.99 bucks, the SGP Ultra Nano Clear was $13.99 pk3 is a pretty good deal, but I hope Tech Armor is a good choice once I get it, I'll post a review for sure...
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they sell an optics version you can get that's supposed to have less glare. i have the Nano clear and i can say it's amazing. you can barely tell it's there and it's very click. kudos to SGP.
Yes, I saw that but I wouldn't pay $19 for just screen protector.
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Sa...57&sr=1-1&keywords=sgp+ultra+optics+galaxy+s3
I put my nano clear on a few days ago and am very pleased with how it works. Feels basically the same as the bare glass & is extremely clear. The only thing is I screwed up the first 2 trying to put them on they were not aligned exactly right and the third I still managed to put it just a tiny bit too much to the left so that a very slim wedge in the top right of the screen is not covered and the front facing camera has a little bit of the protector blocking it. luckily I don't use the camera but I would really like to take it off and try again but do not want to pay another 17 dollars to do so..
Anyone think if I emailed sgp they might send me another one to try again? lol
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I put my nano clear on a few days ago and am very pleased with how it works. Feels basically the same as the bare glass & is extremely clear. The only thing is I screwed up the first 2 trying to put them on they were not aligned exactly right and the third I still managed to put it just a tiny bit too much to the left so that a very slim wedge in the top right of the screen is not covered and the front facing camera has a little bit of the protector blocking it. luckily I don't use the camera but I would really like to take it off and try again but do not want to pay another 17 dollars to do so..
Anyone think if I emailed sgp they might send me another one to try again? lol
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you can get this back off by taking a piece of tape and lifting the protector off. when installing these things, i never let them cling completely until i have it lined up okay. mine is a tad off around the home button, but perfect alignment around the speaker and FFC. you would think this would mean the protector goes diagonal on the phone but the edges are also lined up good, with just a smidgen more of the protector being on the right side.
anyway, try that. you may end up getting some dust under there doing this. just use the stickers they provide and use more tape to lift up, then the sticker to grab the piece of lint/dirt. very easy. just takes A LOT of patience.
edit: also, always make sure you start with the top. i wish SGP included more of those stickers. would make installing these a breeze because you could just stick one at the top and one at the bottom under the protector in case you needed to re-lift.
lol I started on the bottom which I guess was my first mistake. I wanted to make sure it didn't get on top of the home button at all..
So you think it will still stick good if I peel it off with a piece of tape to try to align it better?
In my experience, attempting to re-position the ENTIRE protector ends in disaster every time. Bubbles, dust, worse positioning... but I'm also like you: I tend to buy 3 screen protectors knowing the first 2 are going to end up being trial runs for the 3rd
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lol I started on the bottom which I guess was my first mistake. I wanted to make sure it didn't get on top of the home button at all..
So you think it will still stick good if I peel it off with a piece of tape to try to align it better?
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it's very possible, despite what the person above me just said. you just have to be meticulous with what you're doing. if it's already messed up then it's not gonna be any worse. start with taking the bottom up first. be sure not to flip the protector over as you are pulling it up and taking it off. always leave the side that contacts your screen facing your screen.
bubbles come from something getting trapped between the protector and screen. when you go to squeegee it with the plastic card, if the bubble doesn't move over, that means you trapped something in there. use another piece of tape to lift and then use the stickers they provided to grab whatever is in there. i had to do this at least 4 times on mine after i got it placed good enough.
it takes time to do it this way, but it has always worked for me. the difference between me and someone who doesn't care as much... my gfs phone has bubbles on her screen and i can even see what was trapped. mine has absolutely no bubbles. a co-worker handled my phone and i told him after about the screen protector. he didn't even know it was there and there's no case around my phone yet hiding the edges...
I guess I am hesitant because besides the fact that it is not aligned just right there are absolutely no bubbles or marks or anything underneath the protector it looks fantastic. Will probably just leave it for now but thanks for the tips
does the Nano have any issues with the edges lifting? I bought the ultra crystals before they discontinued them because of that problem. Since these are thinner I'm hoping that issue is resolved.
images would be greaaat!
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I guess I am hesitant because besides the fact that it is not aligned just right there are absolutely no bubbles or marks or anything underneath the protector it looks fantastic. Will probably just leave it for now but thanks for the tips
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I've had luck peeling it off, rinsing with running water, soaking it in hydrogen peroxide, shaking it dry, and doing a wet install of sorts. You may also want to dab a bit of the peroxide onto the top to squeegee and not damage it.
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I've used many different kinds of screen protectors in the past, and this time I tried XtremeGuard which I found on eBay. The cost was only $2.50 shipped. I must say hands down, this is the best screen protector I have used.
Other kinds I've used in the past were a thin hard plastic, kind of like a clear overhead sheet, but thinner and sticky on one side. These were not good IMO, because they make the touchscreens less sensitive and since they were hard, the edges would start to peel first and it would be all downhill from there.
The XtremeGuard is a more stretchy film material, kind of like 3M clear bra, or the kind you would find on a car. Its got a nice grippy rubber feel to it, which I actually like. Its "softer" so it sticks better to the screen.
I used a mild soapy water solution to put it on, and at first was kind of concerned with my results. Some areas were cloudy, there were some visible bubbles and when the screen was on it looked all rainbow cuz of the water trapped inside. After a couple days though, all the moisture evaporated, the cloudiness cleared up and all the bubbles were gone. I was left with a perfectly crystal clear screen that adhered all the way around, even on the edges. You would not be able to tell there was a screen protector on here (I have the OEM HTC silicone skin that covers the edges as well so you can't see the edge of the screen protector). The touchscreen works perfectly, and the screen protector does not interfere at all.
The screen protector was the exact size of the screen, perfect cut. Which is good, but makes it challenging to install, if you're off by a tiny bit, the screen protector will stick off the screen and that will be prone to peeling up later on. So take your time during the install to ensure its on there straight and perfectly. I started from the top where the speaker is and lined it up around those lines, and used a credit card to press it down and get as many bubbles out as I could. If this is your first time installing a screen protector, I would suggest getting 2-3 to make sure you get it right. At only $2.50ea, you really can't go wrong here. I'm 100% satisfied.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-XtremeGUARD...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item35a9e73eed
I would also like to note that I do not work for, or am in any way affiliated with XtremeGuard at all. I simply tried their product, and I liked it, so I'm leaving my feedback here.
I have tried it, but it is like a mm to long on top to bottom. And it was like 2mm to short in width.
That was my experience. Could be wrong for everyone.
I like mine, it fits perfectly. Doesn't stick over the edge and covers the whole thing. Mine was a perfect fit, not too long or short on any sides.
I'll try to get some pics up later when I get the chance
Man, I want to order it so bad, but with Otterbox covers around the corner, I think its a little waste of money.. :S
Any tackiness or stickiness with this protector? I'm currently using Phatom Skinz and love it, but I'm always looking around for something that may potentially be even better...especially with a price like this. How about orange peel?
thanks,
Alan
There is a very slight tackiness with this screen protector, but I actually like it. It gives a good feel when typing. It might interfere with pong or some other games where you need to move your finger really fast, but that doesn't really apply to me.
No orange peel, or any peeling at all for that matter.
The cloudiness really bugs me. The Zagg I had did not cloud like this one does.
The item from ebay is too pricier. This site offers products with much lower price and free shipping world wide. The 3 packed screen protector is much cheaper than 1 packed from ebay.
http://www.geartaker.com/product/3x...opers&utm_medium=minqing&utm_campaign=FA0070B
this 3 packed protector was once sold at $0.01 during its 2nd super deal.
Hey guys, I recently bought one of these off Amazon when I ordered my Otterbox case, it was only $2 so I figured I had nothing to lose. Here's my take on it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19109961#post19109961
Ok, didn't see this one anywhere so here goes.
When I ordered my Seidio Limited Edition, I also added the screen protectors from Amazon as they weren't too expensive. There are two to a pack and I got them today along with the case.
These are pretty darn thick compared to the ones I have used in past on my Raphael. The kit comes with a pretty nice little fabric wipe for cleaning up the screen. They are so thick that you really can't do the peel off a bit and then peel and press as you go.
I set mine up in an unused work room at work...much less dust than in my house with animals and a bachelor. I got the screen cleaned and the cover on pretty quickly, with only three re-alignments. There was one bit of dust/string that got in...I got it out by pulling up the protector (not hard if you use a tack) and using a rolled up bit of scotch tape to grab the dust. This kept my finger prints off the inside of the protector.
Two things are immediately obvious. The protector is NOT as wide as the screen is. So you have to try to line it up in the middle. The new limited case only JUST covers up the open space on the screen. So at least that is good. The second thing is no hole for the front camera. The protector just goes right over it.
I tested the front camera with one pic...and it seems to turn out ok. Not sure if the color was washed out or if that was just the camera. There was no 'obvious' sign that the protector was adding any lines or distortion to the pic. Since I won't be using that cam a whole lot, it really shouldn't bother me too much.
From what I read, there doesn't seem to be a protector with a cut out for the front camera. Very odd.
Oh, I forgot to add...screen responsiveness seems to be a tad on the less sensitive side. You do have to make sure you are really touching the screen. Just a quick swipe seemed to be missed.
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Oh, I forgot to add...screen responsiveness seems to be a tad on the less sensitive side. You do have to make sure you are really touching the screen. Just a quick swipe seemed to be missed.
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I have to say I didn't notice this at all when I tried these. Now I'm using a Steinheil and the touch responsiveness feels the same as the Seidio, which is excellent.
Another thing that I have noticed...just to add to this...
The packaging says..."Anti-glare and anti-fingerprint finish" Well this is neither. Fingerprints are exremely noticible and the glare at times has been horrible. I can see every move I hve made on the screen now.
(Also, with the case on it is not just a simple wipe along pant leg or shirt sleeve to get them off....)
re: touch sensitivity...went back and tried again, not sure, but seems less sensitive, but not willing to take off to test without
Hello All,
I know that I want a PET or other glass-like screen protector. Generally speaking, I never used screen protectors because they never really held up all that well and on top of that they never had the feel or look of the real thing. Now I have a scratch on my screen that is not normally visible, but I know its there.
I have run into a debacle because I know that while I am good at putting on screen protectors, I am no expert and the PET ones are harder to get perfect than the rubbery ones (which I now despise). So, recently I have seen that there are some PET/Silicone/ Electrostaic Hybrid screen protetctors and then there are still the PET with Adhesive.
Does anyone have experience with the electrostatic type and how good are they at staying on and bubbles?
I have no idea what is PET, or the different types. However, if you are talking about the one I got:
http://www.handhelditems.com/crystal-clear-screen-protector-p-135710.html
my experience is that this has great clarity, can get bubbles during applications, and they rarely come off by itself. On the many devices I've used this type of protector on, only one came off. It started in one corner, and over the course of a month with gradual lint build up the screen protector eventually got ruined. I could've washed it and reapplied for that month, but I had a spare so I was lazy. You can reapply the protectors as needed to get the application right. The bubbles that occur aren't the same as the rubbery kind. Air bubbles can easily be pushed out after application. The problem is dust that prevent the protector from adhering to screen, causing a little bubble. If the dust is really small, the bubble goes away over a day. Or, like me, you can live with it. You try getting something the size of an iPad dust free.
Bought Electrostatic - LOVE THESE!
Ok, as a preface I have owned and used screen protectors before.
I had an iPhone before the EVO and used the Griffin Ultraclear hard Protetctors ad the PowerSupportUSA products of every variety on my previous iPod products (iPod Mini 1G, 4G, Nano 1G, 5G, Shuffle 1G, Touch, iPhone) not to mention an invisible shield one or two. I gave up on the films towards the end of my Touch ownership. They always felt horrible and I could never get one absolutely perfect (didn't help that they usually were not perfectly cut).
For the Evo, I tried the InvisibleShield the first day because I remembered just how well the InvisibileShield had held up on my 5G. Well I think that they have changed the formula, or rather that 3M has since then because the smooth feel and smooth look of the original are most definitely gone. The new variety is rubbery (even after days of use) and is not cut well enough to be a perfect fit (it never covered edge to edge). So i skipped it. Well it seems that with this large of a glass screen, you are much more liable to getting scratches (versus using and unprotetcted iPhone/Touch screen) and I got a few ultra hairline ones that are barely if ever visible to the naked eye and just knowing that they are there bothered me. So I needed to think of getting a screen protector.
Seeing as how air moves and its nearly impossible to get a screen protectors on without any bit of dust, I decided on getting the electrostatic variety so that I could rinse if it came off or needed to be reapplied.
I bought These: Electrostatic Screen Protector - Clear Hard
- Hard variety (PET)
- Very Clear
- Silicone Layer (helps the scratches and dents heal themselves and give sturdiness to the PET)
- Electrostatic layer (holds the screen protector onto the phone)
Six pack delivered for $4? I could do much worse.
Well as it turns out, they are PERFECTLY cut and cover every inch of screen and no more. It went on smooth as butter and I got no bubbles or dust or fingerprints or anything (used a credit card to smooth it down). These were by far the easiest I have had. Not only that, but the electrostatic holds on just as strong as the sticky variety and will not get the gunk on the sides sticking to it! I have taken my TPU case on and off a bunch and had no lift whatsoever. As a bonus, THEY SHOW FINGERPRINTS MUCH LESS THAN THE GLASS SCREEN DOES!
So at $0.65 each, they are killer and having a few backups is nice as well as giving one to a friend.
Cheers!
Thanks for that post. I'm expecting my EVOs (I ordered 2) in within the next week. I've been trying hard to find cases and screen protectors without much luck, but I'm going to go ahead and order those screen protectors you mentioned since you recommend them.
Yep i ordered the same ones and love them. i have loved these from the start. they are quite easy to put on and stay on well.
Scotch tape is your friend in getting screen protectors on without a bit of dust
Childofthehorn said:
Hello All,
I know that I want a PET or other glass-like screen protector. Generally speaking, I never used screen protectors because they never really held up all that well and on top of that they never had the feel or look of the real thing. Now I have a scratch on my screen that is not normally visible, but I know its there.
I have run into a debacle because I know that while I am good at putting on screen protectors, I am no expert and the PET ones are harder to get perfect than the rubbery ones (which I now despise). So, recently I have seen that there are some PET/Silicone/ Electrostaic Hybrid screen protetctors and then there are still the PET with Adhesive.
Does anyone have experience with the electrostatic type and how good are they at staying on and bubbles?
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I have a steinheil ultra crystal protector on my EVO, and its static. As long as you make sure there is no debris under it, it will stay on for a long time with no lifting. I have shown my phone to quite a few people, and not one of them can tell I have a screen protector on it. Even when I point it out to them, they still cant see it. It's very thin and I applied it perfectly so their a no bubbles. Took me about 30 minutes to get it perfect. If you use a piece of scotch tape to pick up debris under it, that works pretty good. This biggest thing is to make sure your edges are perfectly clean. Even the slightest bit of debris under one of the edges of the screen protector, and it wont be long before it starts peeling. I'm very satisfied with my steinheil. Going on 5 weeks now and it looks flawless. Id take a picture but you wouldnt be able to see it anyways. I thought it was a scam spending $13 on a screen protector! I used to order them from china for 50 cents. well, never doing that again! I've only ever used 1 adhesive type screen protector, and it was terrible. the clarity was awful.
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I have a steinheil ultra crystal protector on my EVO, and its static. As long as you make sure there is no debris under it, it will stay on for a long time with no lifting. I have shown my phone to quite a few people, and not one of them can tell I have a screen protector on it. Even when I point it out to them, they still cant see it. It's very thin and I applied it perfectly so their a no bubbles. Took me about 30 minutes to get it perfect. If you use a piece of scotch tape to pick up debris under it, that works pretty good. This biggest thing is to make sure your edges are perfectly clean. Even the slightest bit of debris under one of the edges of the screen protector, and it wont be long before it starts peeling. I'm very satisfied with my steinheil. Going on 5 weeks now and it looks flawless. Id take a picture but you wouldnt be able to see it anyways. I thought it was a scam spending $13 on a screen protector! I used to order them from china for 50 cents. well, never doing that again! I've only ever used 1 adhesive type screen protector, and it was terrible. the clarity was awful.
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Have not seen these yet. where did you get yours and do you know if they offer an anti-glare
xlrdxrevengex said:
Have not seen these yet. where did you get yours and do you know if they offer an anti-glare
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Their anti-fingerprint screen protector is also anti-glare per the product description on their website.
http://www.sgpstore.com/product_info.php/cPath/23_33/products_id/1463
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Their anti-fingerprint screen protector is also anti-glare per the product description on their website.
http://www.sgpstore.com/product_info.php/cPath/23_33/products_id/1463
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thanks for the link. Can anyone find this brand cheaper
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thanks for the link. Can anyone find this brand cheaper
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I don't think so.
But these are $13 well spent. Believe me.
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I just thought I should share a valuable lesson: DON'T BUY CHEAP SCREEN PROTECTORS!
I have been fine in the past with cheap screen protectors from eBay. They got the job done, and they were only a dollar or two. And you got six of them.
Anticipating the arrival of my N5, I bought a Spigen Neo-Hybrid case (Which is excellent), and some cheap screen protectors for $2. (12 to be exact)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231089059032?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I bought a bunch because that gives ample headroom if you mess up a few times.
I try to install the first one, and it ends up with bubbles near the cutouts for the speaker and camera. Okay, I'll just try another one.
I've gone through six of them, and they all have the same bubble problem near the cutouts.
I ended up buying higher-end screen protectors: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EV97UD6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'll be sure to report on those when they arrive.
But the lesson is to be cautious with cheap screen protectors.
The xtremeguard screen protectors are really good, and they can be found for under $2.
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I just thought I should share a valuable lesson: DON'T BUY CHEAP SCREEN PROTECTORS!
I have been fine in the past with cheap screen protectors from eBay. They got the job done, and they were only a dollar or two. And you got six of them.
Anticipating the arrival of my N5, I bought a Spigen Neo-Hybrid case (Which is excellent), and some cheap screen protectors for $2. (12 to be exact)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231089059032?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I bought a bunch because that gives ample headroom if you mess up a few times.
I try to install the first one, and it ends up with bubbles near the cutouts for the speaker and camera. Okay, I'll just try another one.
I've gone through six of them, and they all have the same bubble problem near the cutouts.
I ended up buying higher-end screen protectors: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EV97UD6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'll be sure to report on those when they arrive.
But the lesson is to be cautious with cheap screen protectors.
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I've got some of the iSmooth protectors and they are quite good...once I properly installed them. Dry apply are a little tricky but there are enough tutorials and videos to help. I also have the Neo Hybrid and I'm quite happy with it.
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I've got some of the iSmooth protectors and they are quite good...once I properly installed them. Dry apply are a little tricky but there are enough tutorials and videos to help. I also have the Neo Hybrid and I'm quite happy with it.
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I guess I lucked out with my choice of screen protector!
Not necessarily. I bought these SAMAR crystal clear screen protectors, managed to apply one without getting any dust or air bubbles. It has all the cutouts, the fit is good, and it is quite smooth when swiping, very happy with it so far. To top it all off it is dirt cheap and you get 6 protectors all with cleaning cloths! I've read others on here who have been happy with this brand too. Would definitely recommend.
use a drop of water when u install. it'll help take out bubbles.
also you can reapply these, just rinse in soap water then water, then shake off excess and apply. squeegee out the water - should be next to nothing.
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The xtremeguard screen protectors are really good, and they can be found for under $2.
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True. And even with that. I got one first and tested before I got backups.
I use an IQshield screen protector and it's nothing short of pure awesome. No bubbles at all, and it's so smooth and dried hard. It feels like glass.
You get what you pay for. I bought the spiegen Crystal for 10 bucks and they went on perfect and looked perfect and felt pretty good to you cant even tell its on unless you look at the earpiece closely. But there's always better! I just recently bought a Nillkin Glass screen protector with 9h hardness and olephobic with rounded edges and its gonna be getting here in a week or so and that should be way better than a cheap or high quality screen protector!
This sounds silly, but whenever I install a cheap screen protector, I do two things: first, i make sure the side that's going to be applied to the screen is FACE DOWN. Never face it up, under any circumstances. if I do, its before removing from packaging. I even remove the adhesive that protects the protector itself, with the screen protector face down. this doesn't give a chance for dust to sit on the bottom of the screen when facing up. Yes im sure any dust flying around will still find a way to stick, but this reduces the chances. Plus, you make sure you are applying in a clean environment anyway. I usually vaccum the house (or area at least) prior to applying, and give the dust time to settle afterwards.
second, and heres the silly part: I make sure the screen is completely wiped, and blow on the screen itself with DRY LIPS as im applying the screen protector face down. This blows off any dust that may settle between the time you apply the screen, and make sure lips are dry as to not blow moisture onto the screen.
There really isn't any fool proof method for applying screen protectors without dust, but without some sort of clean box with a built in HEPA filtration system, this seems to work well for me 80-90% of the time, versus just applying like normal.
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This sounds silly, but whenever I install a cheap screen protector, I do two things: first, i make sure the side that's going to be applied to the screen is FACE DOWN. Never face it up, under any circumstances. if I do, its before removing from packaging. I even remove the adhesive that protects the protector itself, with the screen protector face down. this doesn't give a chance for dust to sit on the bottom of the screen when facing up. Yes im sure any dust flying around will still find a way to stick, but this reduces the chances. Plus, you make sure you are applying in a clean environment anyway. I usually vaccum the house (or area at least) prior to applying, and give the dust time to settle afterwards.
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You can skip all the surgical-precision vacuuming if you do the application in the bathroom. Turn on the shower, hot as it'll go. Leave it run for 5-10 minutes til the bathroom is steamy. That knocks all the dust out of the air.
Then you can apply your screen protector in peace.
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You can skip all the surgical-precision vacuuming if you do the application in the bathroom. Turn on the shower, hot as it'll go. Leave it run for 5-10 minutes til the bathroom is steamy. That knocks all the dust out of the air.
Then you can apply your screen protector in peace.
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but wouldn't that cause moisture in the air? I could see that getting in between the screen during application. I bought a ton of screen protectors like OP though, so I'll have to give this idea a shot lol
The moisture will get out over time. Its just like having windows tinted
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but wouldn't that cause moisture in the air? I could see that getting in between the screen during application. I bought a ton of screen protectors like OP though, so I'll have to give this idea a shot lol
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It doesn't matter. Even dry-applied screen protectors go on better this way, and any moisture completely dries out quickly anyway.
Spend a few hundred dollars on a phone and then buy the cheapest cases and screen protectors you can? Doesn't make sense.
I'll pay the extra $8 for a Spigen screen protector and a quality case that match the quality of my Nexus.
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Spigen could've tried a bit harder and made all the cutouts. Even the temporary screen protector that comes with the phone has those. I think most screen protectors will be similar at the $1+ range but you can't expect much from ones that cost $0.25.
xtremeguards didn't have bubbles for me. Buying 6 of the same screen protectors and then saying all of them have problems doesn't make sense.
I'm assuming the OP means the bubbles are from the edge of the cutouts not sticking down which is a common issue with cheap screen protectors.
the cutouts are not made well so the screen protector itself is warped at the cutouts for the speakers etc so its not flat and does not stick down creating bubbles there.
Just install in steamy bathroom. The steam prevents dust from floating in the air.
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I got this Nillkin one: http://dx.com/p/277084. I only had one. Applied by using the "hinge" method. Went perfectly. Cutouts are perfect and bubbles are removed very easy (easier than other screen protectors I've had).
I used a little wet cloth to make my screen wet and to remove dust. At first it feels very rubbery, but after using it for a day or even less, it feels just like the glass!
i just installed my glas.tr nano yesterday. i have no major bubble issues, but i do seem to be having one minor issue along the top left edge of the screen. i have several very small bubbles all clustered together. it almost looks like there's a lack of adhesive in that particular area. i won't be able to get any photos until later this evening as i'm at work right now, but i'll be sure to toss up some shots as soon as i'm able.
i've squeegee'd the living crap out of the spot to no avail. now perhaps i just need to give it another day or two to settle, but something tells me this cluster of bubbles isn't going to clear up on it's own.
i'm curious as to whether or not anyone else has been experiencing issues with the glas.tr nano?
namurt said:
i just installed my glas.tr nano yesterday. i have no major bubble issues, but i do seem to be having one minor issue along the top left edge of the screen. i have several very small bubbles all clustered together. it almost looks like there's a lack of adhesive in that particular area. i won't be able to get any photos until later this evening as i'm at work right now, but i'll be sure to toss up some shots as soon as i'm able.
i've squeegee'd the living crap out of the spot to no avail. now perhaps i just need to give it another day or two to settle, but something tells me this cluster of bubbles isn't going to clear up on it's own.
i'm curious as to whether or not anyone else has been experiencing issues with the glas.tr nano?
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i've placed an order for the, Spigen GLAS.tR NANO SLIM Glass Screen Protector yesterday.
is it the updated version of the glass that u are using?
yeah, that would be great if you could post some pictures of your display.
If you look closely at the N5's glass under reflection, you can tell that the glass is not flat. There are minor curves on the glass.
The glass protectors are designed with adhering to a piece of flat glass in mind; the minor bumps on the glass may cause the protector to not adhere properly.
You may try to use a clamp to hold the protector in place for a while for the adhesive to settle.
timothyung said:
If you look closely at the N5's glass under reflection, you can tell that the glass is not flat. There are minor curves on the glass.
The glass protectors are designed with adhering to a piece of flat glass in mind; the minor bumps on the glass may cause the protector to not adhere properly.
You may try to use a clamp to hold the protector in place for a while for the adhesive to settle.
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Not sure I agree with this. My glass.t is on with ZERO bubbles. You have to be extremely careful when putting them on however, it's very difficult not to get dust trapped underneath during application.
se1000 said:
Not sure I agree with this. My glass.t is on with ZERO bubbles. You have to be extremely careful when putting them on however, it's very difficult not to get dust trapped underneath during application.
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How un-flat the glass is is different on every phone; it's like those hand-made glassware. Your phone's glass probably is relatively flat so the protector adheres very well.
I have this same issue with clusters of bubbles in the black areas but its with the Nillkin Tempered glass protector (They are all relatively the same thing). Is yours on centered and all or is it a little off?
@Mythos123 - i'm not aware of there being an "updated" version of the tr nano. i know there were signifcant bubble issues with the t and tr slim, but it's my understanding that the issue was corrected before spigen pushed out the nano line.
@timothyung and @se1000 - i suppose uneven glass could be the culprit, but i'm moreso inclined to believe it's an issue with the protector itself. of course, a picture is worth a thousand words, and i'll get a few pics posted as soon as i'm able, but this doesn't look like the protector is just not hitting the glass due to unevenness. it looks like the edge doesn't have enough adhesive to keep the protector stuck down.
@Nocturnal86 - it's on as perfectly straight as i can manage to get it, and i'm very OCD.
just in general, it looks like the protector has a tough time adhering near edges. even the speaker grille cut-out doesn't look stuck down all that well to me, although i do have one piece of dust there that i need to deal with.
namurt said:
@Mythos123 - i'm not aware of there being an "updated" version of the tr nano. i know there were signifcant bubble issues with the t and tr slim, but it's my understanding that the issue was corrected before spigen pushed out the nano line.
@timothyung and @se1000 - i suppose uneven glass could be the culprit, but i'm moreso inclined to believe it's an issue with the protector itself. of course, a picture is worth a thousand words, and i'll get a few pics posted as soon as i'm able, but this doesn't look like the protector is just not hitting the glass due to unevenness. it looks like the edge doesn't have enough adhesive to keep the protector stuck down.
@Nocturnal86 - it's on as perfectly straight as i can manage to get it, and i'm very OCD.
just in general, it looks like the protector has a tough time adhering near edges. even the speaker grille cut-out doesn't look stuck down all that well to me, although i do have one piece of dust there that i need to deal with.
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sorry for the misunderstanding, what i meant was that the t and tr slim got updated.
give it a day or two, perhaps the problem fixes itself...hopefully...
sorry guys, but forget the pics. :/
the OCD in me just wouldn't let the bubbles go so i tried to remove and re-apply the protector. totally should've snapped photos first, doh!
anyway, the re-application was a double-edged sword. i fixed bubbles along one edge, but then introduced new bubbles along a different edge. i think maybe i'm just getting dirt on the edges with my fat fingers since this nano is so damn slim, hah! i may order another after a few months, but i think i'm going to stick with the one i've got for now. it feels great, and the screen is beautiful.
damn, looks like it's hard putting this thing on without getting any kind of issues...
what is the best way, any pro tips?
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Mythos123 said:
damn, looks like it's hard putting this thing on without getting any kind of issues...
what is the best way, any pro tips?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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Run the shower for 20-30 minutes to get alot of steam built up, use a couple of pieces of tape on one side so you can do the hinge method of application and get your fingertips sufficiently wet so that you don't leave any fingerprints on the adhesive side of the screen protector should you accidentally touch it. The steam in the air in the bathroom will eliminate most dust from getting in and as long as you really make sure the screen is OCD clean with no dust particles, you should come out with a beautiful perfectly centered application.
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Run the shower for 20-30 minutes to get alot of steam built up, use a couple of pieces of tape on one side so you can do the hinge method of application and get your fingertips sufficiently wet so that you don't leave any fingerprints on the adhesive side of the screen protector should you accidentally touch it. The steam in the air in the bathroom will eliminate most dust from getting in and as long as you really make sure the screen is OCD clean with no dust particles, you should come out with a beautiful perfectly centered application.
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for the love of god and all that is holy, why didn't i do this?
i'm gonna get another glas.tr nano and follow these instructions to the letter. i know i just messed mine up as a result of user error. :/
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Run the shower for 20-30 minutes to get alot of steam built up, use a couple of pieces of tape on one side so you can do the hinge method of application and get your fingertips sufficiently wet so that you don't leave any fingerprints on the adhesive side of the screen protector should you accidentally touch it. The steam in the air in the bathroom will eliminate most dust from getting in and as long as you really make sure the screen is OCD clean with no dust particles, you should come out with a beautiful perfectly centered application.
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This.
Just installed my glas.tr nano, and other than one small piece of dust I carelessly allowed to get trapped between it and the screen, it is literally perfect. I ran the shower, and used the hinge technique, but I don't think I ran the shower long enough.
Someone said in one of these threads 'feels better than the naked screen', and I agree. The naked nexus 5 screen feels a bit sharp at the edge, the tr nano has a similar nice felling to the naked nexus 4 screen, which I always kept naked because any screen protector ruined that nice feel.
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This version rocks, no bubbles and the feeling us perfect
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