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Applying the screen protector -who knows how?

Who can share with us the knowledge, wisdom and techique of applying the screen protector correctly, evenly and eventually bubble free.
If we all admit it, we need help, or is it just me with the shaky hands and crooked eye?

Tomo said:
Who can share with us the knowledge, wisdom and techique of applying the screen protector correctly, evenly and eventually bubble free.
If we all admit it, we need help, or is it just me with the shaky hands and crooked eye?
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I've applied a lot of screen protectors, but I'm no expert. YMMV. Even so, you want to start with a dust-free environment. Tiny specks of dust, if like me, you live out in the country, are as problematic as air bubbles, and a serious pain to remove. If you get one on a sticky surface, while you're removing it with scotch tape, you're also risking more little particles landing on it. It can be a never-ending nightmare and eventually leave the protector so marred with residue that it's no longer worth using on such a gorgeous device--so prevention is the best cure.
Step 1: Dust free room.
I recommend a bathroom for a dust-free setting. Well before taking anything inside, hit the shower on as hot as it goes and let it steam up the room, keep the door as closed as possible. Once it's off, the steam will cool and weigh down particles in the air. Once the room is no longer moist, carefully bring in your phone and protectors, maybe a credit card too without letting in too much outside air or new unweighted dust. Open and close the door slowly--quick movements will draw in lots of dusty air, but don't dilly-dally while getting inside either. It's time-consuming to set up, but worth it if you live in a dusty area.
Step 2: Orientation
Now you want to find a location on the phone that will allow you to orient placement of the protector. If the protector has a hole for the speaker, or light sensor or whatever--that's the end you want to start with because the more border you have to work with, the easier it will be to align it straight from the start. You're going to want to start on a narrow end so you are laying it down longwise as this will be easier to manage bubbles as you go mm by mm. Make sure your screen is completely clean (hopefully you haven't removed the original plastic covering until just now), and then peel off a little of the screen protectors' backing and orient it along a border of the phone. If you can get that part straight, the rest of the protector will go down straight as well.
Step 3: Slow Application
Now you're going to slowly peel back more and more of the backing as you slowly apply more and more of the protector. If you get a bubble as you go, back it up a millimeter and lay it down again more slowly. This is the time to use the credit card if you get a bubble that just keeps coming up in the same spot--don't wait until it's applied and try to push it out. That's a nightmare.
A good protector can last years if applied properly the first time and not abused. I use clairvue and they're very durable. I don't know about the included TP2 protector.
Step 4:Breathe
You weren't breathing while doing this were you? No wonder it sucks.

I alwaus use a bank Card.
being down en slowly slide the bank pass upward. This covers all the screen and leaves no bubbles. then do it a second time, mosliding the card upwards. Works for me most of the time. (at least, don't know if the screen is straight, or has a little angle in it?)

Mine went on without a problem...
first clean the screen of all gunk dust finger prints (yes we know you played befor putting on the screen protector) etc etc
Do this as said above in a dust free room or just have hoovered is normaly just as easy
peel the lower part of the protector off the plastic backing ... the backing they provide is quite stiff so you can use this to apply the protector
you only want to peel back around 1-2cm or about half an inch i chose the bit which goes over the buttons you may want to do the camera end first
I then used a glasses cloth but any decently fine weave cloth which is dust free will do and slowly very slowly stuck the protector to the screen and massaged the edge down peeling it off the backing as i went.
OPk re reading that it doesn't ake much sense but if you fold it over on itself using the backing to hold it off the screen and run the edges down you won't get air bubbles i found

Mild soapwater misted to the sticker and to the surface to be attached.
Then apply the sticker and align to the surface where to attach
Push the soapwater out from between the film and the surface.
NOTE: this is a general rule to apply stickers! I have no knowledge on phone shields.

nevermind i must have had a small bit sticking off the side the corner of mines just lifted and must have got a few small bits of dust in the gap ... i wonder if the adhesive is water soluble

Well I thought I'd screwed up my screen protector, but I salvaged it. It took about eight goes but it's on and working brilliantly.
Here are some salvaging tips:
1. When you're lifting the protector off, try and avoid bending any part too much. This is particularly relevant for the corners.
There are two ways of lifting the protector from the screen. The best is with sticky tape (Sellotape?) which can be applied near the corner and will be the easiest method. But if your stickky tape's rubbish, it might not lift the protector. In that case, you can carefully use the tip of a sharp knife to lift the very smallest amount you can. As you lift, you're looking to minimise the contact area by turning the knife sideways and definitely not allowing the knife's point or sharp edge touch the protector.
2. As it lifts, try and help the protector up by just holding the edges.
3. Take your time. The thing WILL drop back down a few times as you lose your grip, but just relax, take a deep breath and start again.
Once it's off:
1. Clean the phone screen.
2. fortunz and magius00 have given some great application tips elsewhere. Here what you're looking for is a perfectly clean screen with no dust.
Now. Before reapplying the protector:
1. Wash it with soap. I've used both shower gel and washing-up liquid. Wash both sides. Use your fingers to wash it.
2. Minimise contact with the "sticky side" once it's washed.
3. Rinse it well. Both sides. Clean water.
4. Don't bother to dry it. Definitely don't. You'll make it worse than ever. You can gently shake it to lose the largest drops. Both sides can have water droplets. Fear not.
As the protector goes on, try and minimise the contact around the edges whilst maximising pressure from the middle. Basically, the more secure the edges at this stage, the more difficult it's going to be to squeeze out any trapped air bubbles. Squeeze the bubbles from the centre outwards.
Once I'd done this about four (!) times, patiently putting the protector on and then gently easing it off again as some stray pube or grain of sand had found its way in between (how?), I eventually achieved an air-bubble, pube and sand-free application. The only trouble was the screen underneath appeared misty - but at least it was being protected; I planned on ordering a new one after the weekend. I did however notice one or two very clear patches. Now, some 48 hours after putting the protector on, the mistiness is totally gone and I have a perfectly clear, bubble-free screen protector on my lovely new toy. I don't need to order another screen protector after all.
Yayyy.

I had no problem getting mine on, but since it's been on it's already somehow managed to get scratched and it's peeling by the end call key as well.
Can't wait until there are some decent ones on the market.
Any known good makes to look out for?

dazultra2000 said:
I had no problem getting mine on, but since it's been on it's already somehow managed to get scratched and it's peeling by the end call key as well.
Can't wait until there are some decent ones on the market.
Any known good makes to look out for?
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Brando do good ones, I have ordered mine.

Thanks to all for advice. I went with EXCIM (http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...K:MEWNX:IT&item=270398112761#ebayphotohosting )and it fitted easily and well, no bubbles or stange curly hairs. It's a bit thicker than the one that comes with the TP, but also a teenshy bit smaller which makes it a more forgiving fit on the device.

Another tip - use clear tape to lift the screen protector and / or dust from screen protector. Works like a charm!

Further to the sticky tape suggestion - 3M Scotch tape works the best for this

yippy following the in the bathroom (ensuite) method and a credit card applied my first ever blemish free screen protector (the standard one that came with unit) ...first go ....so thanks all concerned

[SP Review] invisibleShield vs Realook

I have been using Zagg's invisibleShield for my Vibrant. However, recently I got my phone replaced and since I have heard so many good things about Realook, I wanted to give Rk a try instead of just ordering a replacement iS. Now that I have experienced both (albeit, I have only been using Rk for a short amount of time whereas I have plenty of experience with iS since this is my second device with it), I figure I should share my findings with my fellow XDA'ers. Note this is a comparison of only screen protectors - not whole body protectors.
Size/Coverage
Winner: Realook
Both iS and Rk cover 98%+ of the screen, including the touchkeys at the bottom. Both iS and Rk have an opening cut out for the speaker (Rk has a hole for the speaker, covering above and below the speaker, while iS has a cut-out for the speaker, not covering the small area above it). Only iS has an opening cut out for the light sensors - Rk does not have a cut out for the light sensors.
Rk covers more of the phone than iS. With iS, there is about .5-1 cm uncovered area - on all sides - between the screen protector and the edge of the phone. The uncovered area is large enough that a simple case will not cover it (i.e. you may find it catching dust, etc.) but small enough to not cause you protection issues or worries. Rk, on the other hand, covers more area. Depending on how well you apply it, you can potentially have very little uncovered area between the screen protector and the edge of the phone. Any area that is uncovered is small enough to be covered by a simple case, so little to no dust or dirt should get there. Personally, I was able to apply Rk in such a way that for the top, right, and left my case covered whatever Rk did not; I was not so lucky for the bottom -- there is a very minor uncovered gap that will probably catch dirt, etc.
Application/Installation
Winner: Depends on personal preference
Rk and iS differ highly in how they are applied to the phone. Rk is a "dry install' while iS is a "wet install".
With iS you are provided with some liquid solution that you use to apply the protector onto your phone. You spray the liquid on your fingertips - to help avoid fingerprints - and on the protector, before applying the protector onto the phone.
With Rk you have to peel off protective covers (the protector is covered by two "covers" on the front and back which need to be peeled off) before applying the protector on your phone.
Both iS and Rk are easily reapply-able if you make a mistake in positioning the protector. I hear Rk can even be reapplied at later dates, but I have not tested this out personally so I don't know. iS is also supposedly reapply-able, but only if you have any solution left.
There are both advantages and disadvantages to the iS/wet and Rk/dry application methods.
Because iS uses a liquid solution to assist in applying the protector, it is much easier to avoid catching dust and dirt particles under the protector and to avoid fingerprint marks. On the other hand, air bubbles are likely to occur and you need to be sure to push out the air bubbles with something like a credit card. Also, since you don't have to worry about fingerprints (thanks to the liquid solution) it is a bit easier to hold and apply iS if you are clumsy, like me. You need to be careful to conserve the liquid solution, though, because once you are out, your short on luck: You can either beg customer service to send you another one, or order extra solution from somewhere.
The advantage Rk's dry install offers is immediate up-time, and little-to-no air bubbles in the main area of the screen (there may be air bubble at the edges and/or around the speaker, though). With iS, you need to allow the phone to "dry" for something like 8-10 hours, whereas you can start using your phone with Rk ASAP. On the other hand, dust and dirt particles will drive you mad while trying to apply Rk, and you need to be careful to not touch the adhesive side with your fingers otherwise you may have fingerprint issues.
Two things that irk me about Rk are the confusing installation directions (you really need to be skilled with your fingers to do it as they want you to), and the fact that there was dirt/dust on the covers that protect the screen protector. The protector itself was 100% clean -- the two covers that protect the front and back/adhesive side, though, were a bit dirty so when you try to position the protector on your screen, as per the directions, prior to pulling off the two protective covers, the dirt/dust gets transferred to your screen and if you aren't careful you may not wipe it off before applying the protector.
Quality
Winner: invisibleShield
Both are excellent quality -- they have little to no effect on picture quality when compared to a naked Vibrant. I bet most people wouldn't even notice you have a screen protector if not specifically looking for one.
However, one very minor issue I noticed is at the lowest brightness setting, Rk caused the screen to be minor-ly less bright than iS. This is very minor and no one will even notice it unless specifically looking for it. At higher brightness settings, this issue is not even ascertainable.
Both Rk and iS attract fingerprints easily, and Rk is a bit easier to wipe off than iS.
One major issue I found, though, are reflections. Rk claims to be "anti-reflective" and "anti-glare" (it also claims to be "anti-fingerprint", which it isn't as I just mentioned), but in reality that couldn't be any further from the truth. I kid you not when I say you may confuse your phone for a mirror if you have Rk -- the reflection is that bad. While inside it isn't too bad as long as you don't have a light source directly behind you. When outside, however, the reflection/glare (whatever you want to call it) is terrible. Even on full brightness the reflection/glare is very annoying while outside -- forget using your phone on low brightness, which is something I could sometimes get away when I used iS.
iS, on the other hand, does well in protecting against glares and reflections. Indoors, even with a light source directly behind me, the phone is still very usable. And as long as I keep the protector clean, iS causes no problems outdoors.
Texture
Winner: Realook
Here is one major area that Rk and iS differ. Rk has more of a "glass" texture to it, while iS is more "plasticky". In other words, with Rk you will have more smooth, glass like feeling while with iS you may find a bit more friction. That is not to say Rk is always smooth -- if you drag your finger on Rk without picking it up for too long you will start to feel lots of friction also. However, in general, Rk has a must better feel to it than iS. In fact, iS has somewhat of a "break-in" period where you may notice your fingers sticking to iS making using a touchscreen near impossible for the first few days.
Price
Winner: Depends on how many times you replace your phone
Realook costs you $10.99 with free shipping (both Amazon and eBay listings provide free shipping) for a two-pack.
invisibleShield screen protector only (not fully body cover) costs you $14.99 + shipping for one protector. (You may be able to get a 50% off coupon for iS if you submit your e-mail for their awards/giveaways program - I did.) However, iS has a "life-time guarantee" where you can get a "free" iS replacement if your screen protector ever gets scratched. (You may also get a free replacement if you get your device replaced, like a warranty replacement -- they allow you to do that.) I put free in quotes because, it isn't really free -- you have to pay $3.99 for shipping and send back the old screen protector (which will only cost you an envelope and a stamp).
Final Words
Both Realook and invisibleShield are top-class. They are both terrific products, both with advantages and disadvantages. Personally, I prefer Realook's "glassy" feeling and better coverage than iS but the reflection/glare on Realook is a deal breaker since I use my phone outside often. So, my next course of action will be to see if Realook has any sort of money back guarantee since this product fails to do as it advertises when it comes to reflection and glare. In other words, I am going with invisibleShield. For everyone else, however, I can't provide a general recommendation since everyone has their own tastes and preferences. I do hope, however, my comparison here helps you make your decision.

I have IS, it works as it should thus far. Does the one you use, tetain its shape after its ben scratched or dented by something like IS. I like the way IS feels, everyone else hates it though lol. Guess it doesnt matter since it is my phone lol.

Invisible Shield is a ***** to install. Its very sticky and kept sticking on my fingers and flapping up. It took me a while to get it right. Other than the install issue, I am very happy with IS. The shield is already scratched up but it is very strong material and I know that my vibrant glass underneath is unscratched. I am thinking about sending the scratched IS back for a replacement but since the install is a ***** I will wait until it is really scratched up.

I've used both and IMO RealLook is superior by far. It doesn't look like I have anything on the screen. I haven't personally noticed any glare issues. I hated InvisibleShield. It looked like I had a covering on my screen, it smudged easily, and was hard to wipe the smudges off. With RealLook, I just use my shirt and it looks sparkling new. I had a go of it getting all of the bubble around the edge to come out, but once they were out, it was flawless.

I have also had both screen protectors on my Vibrant and the Realook beats the InvisibleShield hands down. If you are looking for a screen protector that is invisible in every way... The Reallook is the one for you.

Realook all the way. I had IS on my HD2 and hated it, it's thick, sticky even after install around the edges and kept peeling up.
Realook is easy to clean, looks like there's nothing there, as very low glare, and your fingers glide over the screen.
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I just got mt real look yesterday, I love it. It looks like nothing is there, easy to put on too. I was surprised how fast I got it. I ordered it thursday and got it monday. Awesome
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Firstly, I want to thank DarkAgent for the very comprehensive review. Props to you! The review is intelligent, thorough, and very sensible.
And on that note, I have been a 'long-time' user of the BestSkinsEver (or BSE) products ever since they became more main-stream; I believe one of my first orders dates back to 2006. I have personally put more BSE/IS skins on devices than I can remember, literally dozens. And I must say the main reason I switched/used BSE's products in the first place was for that of their low cost, especially in consideration to InvisibleShield. With that said, I will have to admit that perhaps the most annoying thing about the skin in general I have found is its ability to attract dust/dirt/junk on, and along, the edges of the skin. This is often not only upsets the look of the device, but it in turn starts to gum up the adhesive of the skin and ultimately separates the skin from the device.
A rather long way to get around to saying that while I am quite happy with the product, and that I can now quite consistently get good results, I am open to other options.
The Realook has me tempted, if for nothing else it will help me in my own personal knowledge and for future recommendations to others.
Thanks again for the review/comparison, it was thoroughly appreciated!

I'd say Realook is look. I do get glare sometimes, but more of the time my screen is sharp as can be.

I love the phantomskinz screen protector. You don't even know there is one on it and it self heals itself.

Here's my problem..I love IS bc it really feels like it adds a layer of protection to the screen, it applies great and I've never had a single issue with bubbles, peeling, scratches, or the application process. I've used IS on at least 5 devices. What i dont like is the friction you experience with the protector and the screen quality has always been negatively affected in terms of brightness and clarity.
Now I've also used many hard protectors and have issues with them too, mainly its that they always get scratched up, begin to peel and quickly look terrible. So does RF have these issues? If I'm spending $10 on screen protectors I'd rather buy 10 $0.99 protectors and just swap them when they're scratched up. So is RF actually scratch resistant or only a screen protector? I'd rather stay with IS and not have to worry about ever replacing it due to scratches or peeling if RF is just like every other "dry" protector out there.
Thanks for the review, perfect timing for this too since I plan to order some accessories this weekend
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buru898 said:
I love the phantomskinz screen protector. You don't even know there is one on it and it self heals itself.
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Bodyguardz does the same thing, scratches get buffed out with normal use, and fade away.
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I've tried both, first iS then Realook.
I teared off iS the same day I put it on. That sticky feeling simply kills! It reminds
you constantly that there's something on your screen. Yes it is visually invisible, maybe. But mentally, it's NOT. And that sticky touch feels nasty as well.
Realook is a total different story, after putting it on (yes, I managed to put it on without a single dust getting between), I almost don't feel any screen protector there. It's smooth and responsive. All the way hands down.

I've used both and Realook is miles better. The IS yellows over time and distorts the screen too much. The friction on the screen is also annoying and is a constant reminder that you have it on. Finally, over time the edges will attract dust and dirt and start to gum up which eventually causes it to peel off. The only upside is that the stickiness (friction) is nice when you're holding the phone if you have it on the entire body.
I've had my realook on for almost a year now and don't have any problems. I've used it heavily and it doesn't show a scratch. The best part is that it's completely invisible both by looks AND feel. There is absolutely no comparison, the Realook is the superior product.
My advice for anyone putting it on is to dust your area with a damp rag and clean the phone off well. Once it's dry and polished pat it down with scotch tape to get the dust off before you apply the protector (also works on the underside of the Realook if you need to take it off).

Clear Protector for Xoom -- 50% off code + Free shipping

Hi all-
Waited until I got a chance to apply this thing before I wrote a review. This is a full-body skin like skinomi or invisible shield. It's a wet application, so if that scares you, don't read further. It was my first wet application, and I'll say I probably won't ever go back...
I used this only on the back; for the front I wanted a matte skin (to reduce glare and fingerprints). It comes in 5 pieces; 1 for the front and 4 for the back. Again, I only used the ones for the back. Here's my review:
1) This was the best screen protector experience I've ever had; also my first on a tablet and my first wet application, so that's saying something.
2) Wet application took about half an hour; most of that was spent holding down the edges as it dried. If you don't hold down the edges, the protector doesn't go around the edges. The wet application required only a bowl of soapy water, no solutions. I turned on a daily show and watched it while I worked.
3) During the application, I got several bubbles. This is one of the reasons why wet application is so much better: every bubble was worked out in just a few seconds. Also, unlike a dry application, the thing isn't covered in static, so you aren't attracting every bit of dust in the area to your skin. I think I ended up with one imperfection: a bit of cat hair. I'm pretty sure my cat planned that. The small bubbles from the soap were gone after an hour or two.
4) The other major advantage of wet application: you can readjust the protector once it's on. My protector is so perfectly aligned that you can't tell there's anything there if you didn't know that the original back cover is brushed aluminum.
5) Once applied and drying, I let the whole thing sit for a few hours before touching it again, to avoid accidentally shifting the skin. Instead of the brushed aluminum, now I have nice, grippy plastic on the back. It gets fingerprints but no more so than the unprotected back, and with this thing on I have no problem using a regular cloth to wipe it.
6) Like I said, I didn't put it on the front because I wanted a matte cover, but I'm considering it now... The matte cover is far better for fingerprints but it does affect the usability of the screen (less responsive, requires a heavier touch). Since it means throwing it away, I'll leave the matte skin on for a bit...
Overall, I'd say this was a great purchase. Oh, and I almost forgot: I got it for half off! Normal price is $36 for the full-body protector or $25 for the screen; this code will get you half off plus free shipping (code works for everything on the site):
http://www.clearprotector.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=xoom&x=0&y=0
and the code is: iwantultra
(just for clarity--I am not affiliated with this company in any way)
Give thanks if this helps you!

Thanks!
Just brought full body protectors for the Xoom and Galaxy Tab for only $33 with free shipping.
The only thing missing seems to be the spay to apply the cover, but this is a minor issue.
EDIT: Also thanks to OP for the excellent guide. I'd just like to add that I normally leave the device powered off for 12 hrs after using any liquid method, to prevent any possibility of water damage.
You can apply the cover in the evening and leave it to dry through the night.

Bigmille said:
Just brought full body protectors for the Xoom and Galaxy Tab for only $33 with free shipping.
The only thing missing seems to be the spay to apply the cover, but this is a minor issue.
EDIT: Also thanks to OP for the excellent guide. I'd just like to add that I normally leave the device powered off for 12 hrs after using any liquid method, to prevent any possibility of water damage.
You can apply the cover in the evening and leave it to dry through the night.
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Should have added this to the original post:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-hN4PHDfsg
Use lots of water, make sure the whole surface is covered, but then let it drip until theres not much left. I didn't use enough water to have any worries of water damage to my xoom (almost nothing comes out from the edges), but you need to get complete coverage or you could get a bubble that wouldn't come out.
Do exactly like the video; make sure your workspace is open and clean! (like, really clean!) Wipe it down first, then lay out a clean dish towel. Use the dish towel to wipe the little bit of water from the edges. You can use the dish towel to hold the plastic to the curved edges too.

ZAGG sells a similar kit that includes a solution in a spray bottle. As well, you can also order the kit with a graphic pattern on it either from the shop or your own custom work, thereby giving you protection with a good grippy surface AND cool graphics to customize your tablet. Ill post a picture of mine later.

Kokanee483 said:
ZAGG sells a similar kit that includes a solution in a spray bottle. As well, you can also order the kit with a graphic pattern on it either from the shop or your own custom work, thereby giving you protection with a good grippy surface AND cool graphics to customize your tablet. Ill post a picture of mine later.
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That's great. I had no idea there were other options. Maybe you should write a review...

bubble issues with spigen glas.tr nano

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?
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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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The ultimate oem look and protection...

I've been playing around with films lately, most screen protectors are crap these days. I wanted something industrial grade. Long story short, pulled off some extra clear bra from a sheet I did my car with. The results are 10 fold better. I used xpel ultimate self healing film.
https://www.xpel.com/products/xpel_ultimate_paint_protection_film.asp - the film really is self healing
Tools
Screen roller
Xpel ultimate film - order a decent size you will need extra.
Exacto knife
Very clean work area
Patience & precision!
Installation
1. Clean surface, no dust!
2. Cut film about 3 inches over the size of the actual template, you will leave fingerprints. You need that slack so you can grip it and then cut off the access where you gripped it.
3. Lay it down from top to bottom, this is the most important step. You cannot stop once you start, if you stop you will leave a crease line. You must take the roller and push the film down slowly, consistent but never stop.
4. Repeat rolling until all air bubbles are gone, there should be almost none the first time around. You do not use water with this application.
5. Trim the slack off with an exacto knife. Make sure not to cut in too hard, you don't want to cut into the phones waterproof seal on the edges.
6. Admire your work and of course do a light water test to make sure your z1 seals are good.
Pros
10 mils thick
Self healing - scratches disappear.
Very glossy
Super smooth
Fills in scratches underneath on the stock protector.
Oem look
The most durable out
Grippy on flat surfaces
Cons
Pricey
You have to be good at installing films - you really need a roller or be very consistent. You only get one shot.
You have to trim everything your self

Sounds interesting (really wanna try on my....motorcycle!) But what about fingerprints?
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koziakauzu said:
Sounds interesting (really wanna try on my....motorcycle!) But what about fingerprints?
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They do show finger prints but wipe off very easily, I find the problem is you can't have both fingerprint resistance and scratch resistance. This film is very soft and grippy. It's very durable, that said I only have it on the back. On the from I spigen Glas Tr Slim. I love both but for scratch resistance the xpel wins hands down.. the problem is that it is slightly textured as you can see. That definitely can take away from the screen clarity. That said... I have the whole back covered including the camera and no distortion of photos or ghosting of the flash.
Now fingerprints on the adhesive side is a problem, thats why I said you absolutely need slack when doing this. Once it's on though it's worth it. I scratched it this morning and just like the video, ran the phone under warm water; Good as new! I actually like the subtle textured gloss of the back. It really adds a nice touch. You can order custom sizes from xpel, not sure where but it's on their site. I sized up my headlights that way.
Basically my setup is...
Spigen Glas TR slim in the front.
Xpel Ultimate Film in the back.
Oh, doing bikes with film is a nightmare... flat surfaces are 10x easier. I'm a professional detailers but when it comes to clear bra's I let the specialists do it. Tint's and Films are some of the most tricky applications in the automotive field. Anyone who says they do it all... usually isn't good
I hope this info helps.

Thanks for all the info. Yeah I guess it would be a pain to do my bike, my tank shape is a bit complex. I don't think any shop does that where I live (Hk)
If I can find a cheap way to get it oversea I'm gonna try it on my z1 back, right now I'm using a nice textured back film protector I found in Japan...
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