So I did the search for screen protectors. Pthink has hands down been the best screen protector for the v20. I had a 2 pack and just dropped the phone and cracked the scecond on. I went to amazon to order my replacements. Found out the item is no longer stocked. I contacted pthink directly. They have discontinued the product. I have been searching other retailers. No luck. The screen protector thread everyone is recommeneding p think still. Please if you know another retailer that sells them let me know. If there is another brand out there as good please let me know.
Wow. I was just searching this also!
Mine got a chip in it and my wife's has a crack. I have one left and was searching for more with the same result.
I did see these https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/183759922468
...but I don't trust that they are genuine . 4th pic shows "pthink" in the top left corner.
No idea what other brand I would buy at this point.
I've never ordered from AliExpress, but these show promise as being full coverage and full adhesion:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/32813226666.html
That ebay price seems really cheap. I am so iffy on ebay anymore. I have order some parts from aliexpress in the past. I didnt even think to check there for the screen protectors. I am going to give it a shot. They look like the pthink one's did.
Unfortunately, I have yet to find a comparable replacement for these PThink screen protectors.
As far as I can tell from Amazon reviews, all other "full coverage" tempered glass screen protectors for the V20 only seem to have the adhesive along the border, so you'll likely get the halo/rainbow effect in the center of the screen. All the ones you see on eBay are probably the same, so I wouldn't trust a listing unless it actually mentions PThink in the description or shows a picture of the original white and green package of the PThink. Note that all of those protectors have a black border while the PThink is transparent throughout.
If you have to get another screen protector soon, then you might have to settle for one that doesn't cover the whole front (they usually stop right above the LG logo).
The AliExpress one looks promising; that might be the only similar one out there.
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Unfortunately, I have yet to find a comparable replacement for these PThink screen protectors.
As far as I can tell from Amazon reviews, all other "full coverage" tempered glass screen protectors for the V20 only seem to have the adhesive along the border, so you'll likely get the halo/rainbow effect in the center of the screen. All the ones you see on eBay are probably the same, so I wouldn't trust a listing unless it actually mentions PThink in the description or shows a picture of the original white and green package of the PThink. Note that all of those protectors have a black border while the PThink is transparent throughout.
If you have to get another screen protector soon, then you might have to settle for one that doesn't cover the whole front (they usually stop right above the LG logo).
The AliExpress one looks promising; that might be the only similar one out there.
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The pthink protector actually does have a black border, but is definitely full adhesion as we all know. I only had issues during installation, have to make sure to really work out all the air bubbles near the black border. I have ZERO dust where the LG logo is.
I've had mine on since December 2017, no ill touch issues or rainbow effects ever.
I'll probably go in for 3 of the AliExpress protectors. They are sold in single quantities (not a 2 pack as the Pthinks were sold).
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The pthink protector actually does have a black border, but is definitely full adhesion as we all know. I only had issues during installation, have to make sure to really work out all the air bubbles near the black border. I have ZERO dust where the LG logo is.
I've had mine on since December 2017, no ill touch issues or rainbow effects ever.
I'll probably go in for 3 of the AliExpress protectors. They are sold in single quantities (not a 2 pack as the Pthinks were sold).
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Ah yes, I forgot that there is a smaller black bar at the top and around the LG logo (2 of my V20s have PThinks on them) while the front camera area is mainly clear, unlike all the other protectors. I only had permanent bubbles at the very tip of some of the corners and a larger bubble around the front camera, probably because I squeezed the protector into an Otterbox Defender case (with its crappy plastic screen protector removed).
Looks like the AliExpress protector is currently on sale, and you get $3 off as a first-time buyer, so that'd be a decent price.
I just placed the order for the aliexpress one. I'll post a review when it comes. Down side is shipping could be up to 25 days. If they are as good as the pthink version it is worth the wait
Just ordered 3 of them also.
Total was 23.42 using PayPal and the coupon. Not sure how that total amounted.
7.19 x3
+1.05 shipping
-3.00 coupon
+.80 PayPal fee
Should have equaled 20.42
Oh well.
Edit: PayPal amount was 20.42, which is correct.
AliExpress refund
I ordered the AliExpress screen protector and recieved a refund form Paypal today. So apparently the protectors sold out.
I ordered 3 from Amazon (PC-Mall brand). I will try to report back, but the protectors on my phones are still good, so it may be a while.
Just received the shipped notification. So now I wait for the slow boat...
I find it strange they are sold out. 2 days ago it showed 986 were available.
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Just received the shipped notification. So now I wait for the slow boat...
I find it strange they are sold out. 2 days ago it showed 986 were available.
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? Lmao. That's hilarious. Pthink are epic. I had trouble finding myself. Ordered some supposed ones a few months ago. They weren't sadly.
I had my payment returned also on aliexpress still says they are in stock. Not sure what the deal is.
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I ordered the AliExpress screen protector and recieved a refund form Paypal today. So apparently the protectors sold out.
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Just received the shipped notification. So now I wait for the slow boat...
I find it strange they are sold out. 2 days ago it showed 986 were available.
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I had my payment returned also on aliexpress still says they are in stock. Not sure what the deal is.
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Yeah, that is pretty strange. You can see all the recent orders in the transaction history around the bottom half of the page, and people are still ordering it as of today.
I'm in the same situation as OP. Seems that all of the full coverage v20 screen protectors on Amazon only have adhesive along the edges of the screen. There are a couple that have it across the screen, but it's only partial coverage. I was thinking of going with the Supershieldz and adding some LOCA adhesive to the rest of the screen as a substitute.
Since I'm the only one who is having any success with AliExpress, I'll post my experience once they get here.
So I went with the random screen protector + LOCA adhesive combo. It gets the same clarity as a full adhesive screen protector, great touch response, and overall I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.
The cons:
I wasn't sure how much LOCA to use, so I ended up using a little too much.
I have a few small bubbles (not really noticable with the screen on unless I'm on a white background). When I replace this protector, I'll be sure to take my time.
The screen protector I used did not have the front camera cut out, so it glares a bit. (Stay away from the Mr. Shield brand). The Galaxy S8 forums have a ton of tutorials on using LOCA. There was also a video on YouTube of a guy doing it. I used the "double y" technique.
I received the AliExpress order on Monday the 13th (just about 2 weeks to the east coast US). I haven't had a chance to install yet. They do look just like the Pthink protectors.
I'll try to get one installed on my wife's V20 soon and post my thoughts.
Ok all. I had a friend order from aliexpress who already had an established account. He saud sometimes the coupons cause issues. With that aside I was able to order two of the before mention screen protectors from aliexpress. They are in fact similar if not identical to the Pthink ones.
Full screen adhesive. No halo
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Recently many members has posted that they have received these mercury protectors cut short of about 1-2mm and does not have the curved edges, I have personally seen these, and the package looks identical, it is confirmed that these are all authentic, the old version has the curved edges, new version are cut short.
What evers Mercury decisions was, they still have the sticker showing the curved foaming edges.
I would also suggest you contact the seller and ask them to confirm the actual protector are curved, and not based on the sticker.
I just purchased the lime green one for the fun of it, here is a simple review of it.
Before I start, the shop has put this protector on a few phone and has given me a warning about the curve of the protector, with this protector it will fit best with korean version of the S3 or a made in korea unit, as the glass are made in many countries the curve edge of the glass may vary due to specification, this isn't to say that you won't get a perfect fit on a international version or US version.
With the lime green protector that i have purchased, there are cut out for the sensor, camera, home button and the ear piece, the cut out are precise to about 0.2mm which is very good, the curves of the protector is also very good, and does goes right upto the edge of the metal bezel by 0.5mm which is considered one of the best edge to edge coverage.
The actual screen protector is a anti glare and matt finished, and is varly clear.
Does the bullkin have any rainbowing? Im hoping they popup on eBay as Im not a fan of matte protectors.
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Does the bullkin have any rainbowing? Im hoping they popup on eBay as Im not a fan of matte protectors.
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Yes they do, you can see the rainbow effect when the screen is turned off, or on a black screen.
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Yes they do, you can see the rainbow effect when the screen is turned off, or on a black screen.
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Guess I should have read the review a little better, just noticed that you had already mentioned. Is it pretty bad or only only noticeable at extreme angles?
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Guess I should have read the review a little better, just noticed that you had already mentioned. Is it pretty bad or only only noticeable at extreme angles?
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I would say only if you shine a light against it or the sun.
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I would say only if you shine a light against it or the sun.
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I shall continue my hunt for one then. I can deal with that. Not a fan of this Pebble Purple Samsung went with.
That's fantastic. I guess I'll check and see if I can get the red Bulkin one.
Does the black have a metallic finish like the Mercury brand?
Sorry if it was mentioned, didn't read the whole review
Edit: it is a solid color, thanks
A great review/overview, thanks - its a real shame that it's so difficult to find both of these (fully curved and fitting) online anywhere...
One question, just curious - you mention that you can get 4 Bullkin protectors for the price of 1 Mercury - what was the price of both protectors? (mercury seem to be around the $10 USD mark on ebay...)
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A great review/overview, thanks - its a real shame that it's so difficult to find both of these (fully curved and fitting) online anywhere...
One question, just curious - you mention that you can get 4 Bullkin protectors for the price of 1 Mercury - what was the price of both protectors? (mercury seem to be around the $10 USD mark on ebay...)
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The price of my mercury was USD 11.5, I know on ebay the prices has dropped a little, but those on ebay, you're not sure if you will get the flat one or curved one, But for me, I buy direct from a local store, so I see the item before I make the purchase, the extra cost is worth it, if i'm sure to get the proper curved screen protector.
These bullkin only cost approximate USD 2.5 which are wholesale price.
first post updated with more information.
Can't wait to see what the reviews are going to be like. They look pretty nice!
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The price of my mercury was USD 11.5, I know on ebay the prices has dropped a little, but those on ebay, you're not sure if you will get the flat one or curved one, But for me, I buy direct from a local store, so I see the item before I make the purchase, the extra cost is worth it, if i'm sure to get the proper curved screen protector.
These bullkin only cost approximate USD 2.5 which are wholesale price.
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Thanks a lot - yeah I've being holding off buying from eBay due to reports of them not being curved and wow that's cheap!
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First thing. I envy you. I had my cousin in korea send me a mercury from there and still same issue with the gap. Second, have you seen these screen protectors in china? I've asked my cousin about them but she hasnt seen them in stores.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280934039929&var=580120833302
I would love to get these if you've seen them with full coverage.
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@kms108
First thing. I envy you. I had my cousin in korea send me a mercury from there and still same issue with the gap. Second, have you seen these screen protectors in china? I've asked my cousin about them but she hasnt seen them in stores.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280934039929&var=580120833302
I would love to get these if you've seen them with full coverage.
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I've also seen the mercury in china, all short without curved edge, wholesale price at less than USD 4, and no, i haven't seen the bulletproof one's yet, maybe they are just new boys on the street, may be later on.
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@kms108
First thing. I envy you. I had my cousin in korea send me a mercury from there and still same issue with the gap. Second, have you seen these screen protectors in china? I've asked my cousin about them but she hasnt seen them in stores.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280934039929&var=580120833302
I would love to get these if you've seen them with full coverage.
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ignore this.
rlatjs17 I ordered one of those glasszone protectors, I'll post about it when i get it in my own thread.
those are nice! i just ordered my pb sgs3 and will probably buy one of theses. OP, sorry if i missed it in the FP but which one did you like more? thanks for your review
So the real Mercury ones have almost full coverage with curved screen if I have understand it well?
I'm looking for one with full coverage because like with the SGP I would have an ugly gap between my bumper and the glass protector then.
Looks promising, but I keep buying screenprotectors these days in the search for a good one
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Those Bullkin protectors looks promising. They are not that expensive and the quality looks good.:good:
I almost tried every possible maker out there for a glass screen protector for my s8+.. Alllllll are as bad as it can ever be.. From the 50$ glass to the 6$ once..
Given all the above.. And given my experience from the pixel xl.. Rhino was the only company that made a perfect glass screen protector, FULL ADHESIVE.. yes full adhesive, BUTTT no idea if they were able to perfect this one, no mention in the website if it's full adhesive or not, but i took my chances that at least it should work better thab any out there even if not full adhesive.. I pre ordered it, and i think they started shipping..
Crossing my fingers that they will step up and make one that really works.. I live out of the US, so mine will take few more days to arrive, but if any pre ordered and is expecting to receive it soon.. Please share your experience with us here. (while we "i am" waiting)..
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I almost tried every possible maker out there for a glass screen protector for my s8+.. Alllllll are as bad as it can ever be.. From the 50$ glass to the 6$ once..
Given all the above.. And given my experience from the pixel xl.. Rhino was the only company that made a perfect glass screen protector, FULL ADHESIVE.. yes full adhesive, BUTTT no idea if they were able to perfect this one, no mention in the website if it's full adhesive or not, but i took my chances that at least it should work better thab any out there even if not full adhesive.. I pre ordered it, and i think they started shipping..
Crossing my fingers that they will step up and make one that really works.. I live out of the US, so mine will take few more days to arrive, but if any pre ordered and is expecting to receive it soon.. Please share your experience with us here. (while we "i am" waiting)..
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Let us know how it goes! I'm very interested because I also had it on my pixel and it was perfect. Had a really nice feel to it too.
Amjad.AbdulGhani said:
I almost tried every possible maker out there for a glass screen protector for my s8+.. Alllllll are as bad as it can ever be.. From the 50$ glass to the 6$ once..
Given all the above.. And given my experience from the pixel xl.. Rhino was the only company that made a perfect glass screen protector, FULL ADHESIVE.. yes full adhesive, BUTTT no idea if they were able to perfect this one, no mention in the website if it's full adhesive or not, but i took my chances that at least it should work better thab any out there even if not full adhesive.. I pre ordered it, and i think they started shipping..
Crossing my fingers that they will step up and make one that really works.. I live out of the US, so mine will take few more days to arrive, but if any pre ordered and is expecting to receive it soon.. Please share your experience with us here. (while we "i am" waiting)..
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I ordered one back on 4/10. That was the first day that I saw the Rhinoshield products for the S8+ online. I ordered the Crashguard bumper as well as the tempered glass screen protector. When I ordered on the 10th the site said the orders would ship from 4/10 - 4/20 for the bumper and 4/15 - 4/25 for the screen protector. The 21st came and my bumper wasn't even shipped, so I sent them a message on Friday asking how I was supposed to protect my phone now LOL....I was being a bit of a jackass but still if they couldn't ship it by the 20th don't tell me you can. The girl sent me back an email offering me free 2 day international shipping and told me that I would for sure be in the first batch if I switched my color to black for the bumper (I had originally gotten the gray to go with my arctic silver phone) so I did. Now she originally told me that the screen protectors would be ready before the bumpers so I assume this package contains both items.....my order says fulfilled and there is nothing to lead me to believe it is partially fulfilled.
Just this morning I got a shipping notice and it has been picked up by Fedex in Taiwan. It is supposed to be at my door on Wednesday according to Fedex.....I'll let you guys know how it is.
Never has luck with glass protectors so i al with wet instsll skinomi ones.
I did order a rhinoshield crash graud.
Kinda sucks that they delay the release.
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I ordered one back on 4/10. That was the first day that I saw the Rhinoshield products for the S8+ online. I ordered the Crashguard bumper as well as the tempered glass screen protector. When I ordered on the 10th the site said the orders would ship from 4/10 - 4/20 for the bumper and 4/15 - 4/25 for the screen protector. The 21st came and my bumper wasn't even shipped, so I sent them a message on Friday asking how I was supposed to protect my phone now LOL....I was being a bit of a jackass but still if they couldn't ship it by the 20th don't tell me you can. The girl sent me back an email offering me free 2 day international shipping and told me that I would for sure be in the first batch if I switched my color to black for the bumper (I had originally gotten the gray to go with my arctic silver phone) so I did. Now she originally told me that the screen protectors would be ready before the bumpers so I assume this package contains both items.....my order says fulfilled and there is nothing to lead me to believe it is partially fulfilled.
Just this morning I got a shipping notice and it has been picked up by Fedex in Taiwan. It is supposed to be at my door on Wednesday according to Fedex.....I'll let you guys know how it is.
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You will definitely get yours before me, so let us know ur experience with the screen protector once you apply it.. Mine shipped yesterday and should arrive in few days..
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Never has luck with glass protectors so i al with wet instsll skinomi ones.
I did order a rhinoshield crash graud.
Kinda sucks that they delay the release.
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Am using skinomi like you now.. Nevertheless, i want to try and see if rhino are as good as they were with pixel xl.. They were literally the best and the only with that device..
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Let us know how it goes! I'm very interested because I also had it on my pixel and it was perfect. Had a really nice feel to it too.
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Will do. Along with others here who share the same interest.. Lets see in few days..
I ordered one too on 4/14. Still unfulfilled. It is full adhesive based on the chat I had with a rep.
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I ordered one too on 4/14. Still unfulfilled. It is full adhesive based on the chat I had with a rep.
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Really.. Thats a great news.. If they were able to do it full adhesive as they did in the pixel xl.. They will kill the market.. Lets wait and see.. Coz with the pixel, it took them 2 versions (editions) of improvements to reach the perfect one.. Thank you for sharing that..
That would be awesome if its full adhesive, although I don't see a case friendly one unless I missed it
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Really.. Thats a great news.. If they were able to do it full adhesive as they did in the pixel xl.. They will kill the market.. Lets wait and see.. Coz with the pixel, it took them 2 versions (editions) of improvements to reach the perfect one.. Thank you for sharing that..
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That would be awesome if its full adhesive, although I don't see a case friendly one unless I missed it
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Found the screenshot I took of my chat with rhinoshield rep
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Found the screenshot I took of my chat with rhinoshield rep
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Suuuuper.. Now will wait to test drive it..
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Found the screenshot I took of my chat with rhinoshield rep
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I hope someone physically confirms this. No offense but I don't trust people from the chat support. I have been told so many misinformed information from chat support of various places.
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I hope someone physically confirms this. No offense but I don't trust people from the chat support. I have been told so many misinformed information from chat support of various places.
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I don't blame you. Im still a sceptic too. Just wanted to show I have "proof" of the conversation and not just talking out of my a$$
Anyone have shipping confirmation and eta for some hands on feedback?
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Anyone have shipping confirmation and eta for some hands on feedback?
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My order was delivered to my forwarding address in NY about 2 hours ago.. It needs another 3 days to reach me here in dubai. Hoping someone else already received it to give us the feedback..
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My order was delivered to my forwarding address in NY about 2 hours ago.. It needs another 3 days to reach me here in dubai. Hoping someone else already received it to give us the feedback..
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I just got mine at my house and hour ago. I installed the TGSP first. It isn't what everyone here is hoping for I don't think. Regardless of what the spokesperson told the guy in chat the adhesive does not cover the entire back of the protector, it is just like the other curved ones that have it on the sides/edges. With that said, it does appear to be the good silicone adhesive. I've been rubbing the edges of mine damn near constantly since I put it on and see no lifting yet. I also don't notice any tapping when I touch the screen. It does have those little dots to help with glare or whatever, but this isn't the first glass I've had with those.
Now with all that said......this is my first curved screen phone and thus my first curved screen TGSP. I've read all the posts here about how it sucks for curved screen phones. In this short time honestly I can't tell you that I notice a different between this one and the Zagg glass that I had on my Nexus 6P or the Spigen glass that my wife has on her iPhone 6s. Now granted that might change, but I think as of right now it is decent and will protect my screen from scratches. Now the fact that it doesn't have adhesive across the device leads me to believe that the impact protection of this TGSP versus a flat one that is adhered across the whole screen is not as good.....but I don't drop my phone much.
I also got the crashguard bumper from them and it is OK. It feels a little loosey goosey even for a bumper but I think I can live with it. The only real issue that I see with it is the button over the bixby button won't actually touch/actuate the bixby button itself. The power and volume rocker work fine even if they are tighter than ****'s hat band. The cutouts for the mics, speaker, USC-C port, and headphone jack are spot on accurate.
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I just got mine at my house and hour ago. I installed the TGSP first. It isn't what everyone here is hoping for I don't think. Regardless of what the spokesperson told the guy in chat the adhesive does not cover the entire back of the protector, it is just like the other curved ones that have it on the sides/edges. With that said, it does appear to be the good silicone adhesive. I've been rubbing the edges of mine damn near constantly since I put it on and see no lifting yet. I also don't notice any tapping when I touch the screen. It does have those little dots to help with glare or whatever, but this isn't the first glass I've had with those.
Now with all that said......this is my first curved screen phone and thus my first curved screen TGSP. I've read all the posts here about how it sucks for curved screen phones. In this short time honestly I can't tell you that I notice a different between this one and the Zagg glass that I had on my Nexus 6P or the Spigen glass that my wife has on her iPhone 6s. Now granted that might change, but I think as of right now it is decent and will protect my screen from scratches. Now the fact that it doesn't have adhesive across the device leads me to believe that the impact protection of this TGSP versus a flat one that is adhered across the whole screen is not as good.....but I don't drop my phone much.
I also got the crashguard bumper from them and it is OK. It feels a little loosey goosey even for a bumper but I think I can live with it. The only real issue that I see with it is the button over the bixby button won't actually touch/actuate the bixby button itself. The power and volume rocker work fine even if they are tighter than ****'s hat band. The cutouts for the mics, speaker, USC-C port, and headphone jack are spot on accurate.
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So the rep lied to me about the adhesive?! That is extreme irritating! Is there any rainbow effect? Can to share pic of the edges please?
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So the rep lied to me about the adhesive?! That is extreme irritating! Is there any rainbow effect? Can to share pic of the edges please?
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Unfortunately it appears that either that person did lie to you or they were ignorant to the way the thing was really designed.
Now that you mention it I looked again and I do see a tiny spot of rainbow effect. It is small so I wouldn't really care, but the problem is it is directly in the circle for my left eye when the iris scan pops up....kind of annoying.
I don't have another camera handy to take a pic at the moment....when I get home from work I'll try to see what kind of pics I can get of the edges with my wife's ip6s. So stand by for a few hours on those
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I just got mine at my house and hour ago. I installed the TGSP first. It isn't what everyone here is hoping for I don't think. Regardless of what the spokesperson told the guy in chat the adhesive does not cover the entire back of the protector, it is just like the other curved ones that have it on the sides/edges. With that said, it does appear to be the good silicone adhesive. I've been rubbing the edges of mine damn near constantly since I put it on and see no lifting yet. I also don't notice any tapping when I touch the screen. It does have those little dots to help with glare or whatever, but this isn't the first glass I've had with those.
Now with all that said......this is my first curved screen phone and thus my first curved screen TGSP. I've read all the posts here about how it sucks for curved screen phones. In this short time honestly I can't tell you that I notice a different between this one and the Zagg glass that I had on my Nexus 6P or the Spigen glass that my wife has on her iPhone 6s. Now granted that might change, but I think as of right now it is decent and will protect my screen from scratches. Now the fact that it doesn't have adhesive across the device leads me to believe that the impact protection of this TGSP versus a flat one that is adhered across the whole screen is not as good.....but I don't drop my phone much.
I also got the crashguard bumper from them and it is OK. It feels a little loosey goosey even for a bumper but I think I can live with it. The only real issue that I see with it is the button over the bixby button won't actually touch/actuate the bixby button itself. The power and volume rocker work fine even if they are tighter than ****'s hat band. The cutouts for the mics, speaker, USC-C port, and headphone jack are spot on accurate.
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Thank you for your detailed update..
Honestly i wasn't expecting them to reach the level of full adhesive, for one simple scientific reason, curved screens are not identical, there is always a difference in the curving margin that is acceptable from manufacturing quickly prespictive (i remember reading an article about that), and the adhesive should be really thick (relatively) to avoid that margin which will reflect into bluring the screen and lowering the clarity to a very noticeable level..
Given all that, my hopes were just for them to make something that is more decent than what's in the market, and from ur description, i can say "MAYBE".. I will have to wait and see when i get mine, coz i literally tried everything there, except for the siphhire semi-film/glass by zagg, and the genuine Samsung thick plastic protector - waiting for those to arrive, They both are a middle way solution, nor a film neither a glass, just a thick plastic protector..
So, I got an email from XtremeGuard talking about some "Cyber Monday" sale, 90% off the entire site, but their code cyber90 wasn't working. Another one, save70, was working just fine, put in an order for their Spartan Tempered Glass Screen Protector for the Pixel 2 XL just now. I don't know if it's curved, full adhesive, has a dot matrix, but thought I'd just give ya'll a heads up that there's a sale going on. I got mine for $9.
Link -> HERE
EDIT: The code cyber90 works for me now, $3 shipped!
That's a worrying cutout. How is that supposed to work?
LLStarks said:
That's a worrying cutout. How is that supposed to work?
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What's worrying? the extra notch is for the ambient light sensors.
ordered - ill try it out.. i cracked my amfilm one
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What's worrying? the extra notch is for the ambient light sensors.
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I don't care about the notch, the dimensions look like they extend to the curved part. This will lift.
Ordered a bunch of stuff, Thanks!
I was close to ordering but am worried about the lifting on the edges. Will sub to thread and keep on checking for updates!
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So, I got an email from XtremeGuard talking about some "Cyber Monday" sale, 90% off the entire site, but their code cyber90 wasn't working. Another one, save70, was working just fine, put in an order for their Spartan Tempered Glass Screen Protector for the Pixel 2 XL just now. I don't know if it's curved, full adhesive, has a dot matrix, but thought I'd just give ya'll a heads up that there's a sale going on. I got mine for $9.
Link -> HERE
EDIT: The code cyber90 works for me now, $3 shipped!
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Keep us posted on how it works.
I had one on my phone for a while.. it's not curved, it's flat, and hangs over the curved edges. It's not dot matrix. With the right case it can be bearable, but in the 2 weeks i had it on my phone the "halo" effect of the edges hanging over collected a lot of dust. Nothing got under the actual screen where the protector was adheared to it. For as dirt cheap as you can usually get these, they're not bad to have a couple around just in case.
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I had one on my phone for a while.. it's not curved, it's flat, and hangs over the curved edges. It's not dot matrix. With the right case it can be bearable, but in the 2 weeks i had it on my phone the "halo" effect of the edges hanging over collected a lot of dust. Nothing got under the actual screen where the protector was adheared to it. For as dirt cheap as you can usually get these, they're not bad to have a couple around just in case.
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For $9 you can get way cheaper ones on Amazon that do the same thing.
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For $9 you can get way cheaper ones on Amazon that do the same thing.
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I paid $6 for 2 protectors.. So I have a spare if the amfilm I have on my phone now doesn't survive till the Whitestone Dome protectors come out..
I used their film protector and the cutouts/dimensions were horrible and way uneven. I used to use extremeguard all the time but their quality has worsened over the years.
still works today, thanks so much ordered a couple for different phones
I came across this post today, which confirms that the Whitestone Dome Glass screen protector for Pixel 3 / Pixel 3 XL will be released around Dec 6th. on Amazon. These are generally the best glass screen protectors around, so this is welcome news.
purple.epod said:
I came across this post today, which confirms that the Whitestone Dome Glass screen protector for Pixel 3 / Pixel 3 XL will be released around Dec 6th. on Amazon. These are generally the best glass screen protectors around, so this is welcome news.
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I did like the Dome on my 2XL, but it would crack every month from seemingly nothing... No drops or impacts and i would pull it out my pocket to find the corner has slightly chipped or there was a small crack along the front.
My zagg glass + has been installed perfectly, no halo effect and so far no chipping or cracks + warranty replacement price is lower than the dome.
Thanks for sharing, if you order please show some pictures.
Demolition49 said:
My zagg glass + has been installed perfectly, no halo effect and so far no chipping or cracks + warranty replacement price is lower than the dome. .
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I used a Whitestone Dome on my Pixel 2XL but curious about alternatives also. The Zagg one looks like a superb alternative so I might end up going that route instead. I know it's unrelated to this specific topic but thanks for the heads up 'cuz I'd never heard of that brand until you mentioned it. :good:
Hey guys, it's up on Amazon today and available. Shipping is a little slower, shows arriving Thursday when ordered today (Monday) with prime.
https://www.amazon.com/Dome-Glass-P...d=1543848513&sr=8-3&keywords=PIXEL+3+XL+DOME&
Does anyone know what kind of loca glue is used? I want to do it diy without buying the whole kit. Seems expensive and I have two phones.
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Does anyone know what kind of loca glue is used? I want to do it diy without buying the whole kit. Seems expensive and I have two phones.
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Even if you just buy a replacement glass it still comes with the locating kit and all the nessecary items. All it is missing is the LED UV light to cure the glue.
true, but for 1 screen protector, too expensive (for me) with or without 2 lights. If they had two protectors i'd be cool with it.
The logic is
34 bucks:
20 For screen
14 for glue
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10 or 15 for 3 pack of screens
kos26 said:
Hey guys, it's up on Amazon today and available. Shipping is a little slower, shows arriving Thursday when ordered today (Monday) with prime.
https://www.amazon.com/Dome-Glass-P...d=1543848513&sr=8-3&keywords=PIXEL+3+XL+DOME&
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Nice! finally!
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true, but for 1 screen protector, too expensive (for me) with or without 2 lights. If they had two protectors i'd be cool with it.
The logic is
34 bucks:
20 For screen
14 for glue
Where =
10 for glue
10 or 15 for 3 pack of screens
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Not just screen and glue. It comes with an alignment tray/kit. Also, they make the highest quality glass I've come across. Water beads up and drips right off. If you want cheaper, but similar then look into sgfreshidea invisshield. You can guy just the glass in however many quantities you want as well as the glue.
Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using XDA Labs
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true, but for 1 screen protector, too expensive (for me) with or without 2 lights. If they had two protectors i'd be cool with it.
The logic is
34 bucks:
20 For screen
14 for glue
Where =
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after 2 months of paying for various screen protectors the wait for this is irrelevant IMO
wassup wala long time no talk
Another thing to keep in mind is the cheap screen protectors don't have edge to edge coverage like the Whitestone.
masri1987 said:
after 2 months of paying for various screen protectors the wait for this is irrelevant IMO
wassup wala long time no talk
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haha, good to see you here brother.
I hear you. Trying to find a solution and get good at it at an affordable price. I try 6,7 phones a year. Heck, i may end up 3D'ing my own design, print them and sell them cheaper!
I should have mine today at some point.
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true, but for 1 screen protector, too expensive (for me) with or without 2 lights. If they had two protectors i'd be cool with it.
The logic is
34 bucks:
20 For screen
14 for glue
Where =
10 for glue
10 or 15 for 3 pack of screens
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I understand this logic, but the quality doesn't compare. I bought the Zagg and it halo's bad. I've had them warranty it 5 times because they say it shouldn't do that, and all of them have done it. If that doesn't bother you, go with an inexpensive screen protector. For those of us that this bothers, this protector is the solution. Installation is a little more difficult than others, but it's not had at all. I've now invested almost $100 in screen protectors for this phone, but I don't think I'll need to buy another.
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I should have mine today at some point.
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USPS tracking says mine's "Out for Delivery" too, but do you think they will actually be delivered today with the USPS in stand-down today in honor of 41? I'd love to find it waiting for me when I get home from work, but realistically, I'm expecting delivery tomorrow.
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USPS tracking says mine's "Out for Delivery" too, but do you think they will actually be delivered today with the USPS in stand-down today in honor of 41? I'd love to find it waiting for me when I get home from work, but realistically, I'm expecting delivery tomorrow.
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It should have been shipped through UPS, mine was at least.
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It should have been shipped through UPS, mine was at least.
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In that case, you should see yours today. <fingers crossed>
Amazon sent mine via USPS from Cranbury, NJ. Considering more and more packages have been coming from their own Amazon Delivery contractors in UHaul vans, I was a bit surprised to see this coming via USPS, but at the same time, my local USPS office has been very reliable and good over the past few years, so I've had no concerns with them delivering.
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I understand this logic, but the quality doesn't compare. I bought the Zagg and it halo's bad. I've had them warranty it 5 times because they say it shouldn't do that, and all of them have done it. If that doesn't bother you, go with an inexpensive screen protector. For those of us that this bothers, this protector is the solution. Installation is a little more difficult than others, but it's not had at all. I've now invested almost $100 in screen protectors for this phone, but I don't think I'll need to buy another.
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I bet the quality is superior to other screens, just for me having to do RMA's because of the bad speaker, and generally swapping out phones a lot, if I went with this brand. I'll be paying $500/year for this. For me I'd like to cut that budget but I may not be the average consumer.
So, I use Whitestone on my 2XL, but did anyone else have issues on the top and bottom? I applied two over the course of 3 months (1st one got cracked..my fault) but the top and bottom had like where I guess there wasn't enough glue so it got all strange looking? Like swirly patter that wasn't glued down. Still usable, just ugly.
Are these generally case-friendly? Any issues with them becoming unseated when putting in/removing from a case?
Good day!
Do you have any recommended plastic film screen protector for Pixel 6 Pro?
I want a tempered glass one but since I am planning to use Spigen Tough Armor (and planning to switch to Otterbox Defender if it becomes available), tempered glass might not be the way to go. On top of that, the screen edges are curved.
Just like what I read from OnePlus 5 threads when it was new where Otterbox + TGSP were not compatible, it might also happen with Pixel 6 Pro if I switch to Otterbox so I am planning to stick with plastic film for now.
I got my OtterBox Defender (Pro Black - I would've preferred non-Pro Blue) from Verizon even though I'm not on that carrier, as another forum user indicated. OtterBox Defender Series Pro Case for Pixel 6
Cheaper than the manufacturer's site (and they're still showing out of stock on all of the Defender cases for the P6P anyway) and cheaper than anywhere else, and looks to be in stock at Verizon (might've been out of stock a few days ago). I received mine 3 days before I received my phone, got it on there now. Love it. I had ordered a Spigen variety from Amazon but never used it and I returned it and already got my refund, along with some screen protectors others had tested and the fingerprint reader didn't work with.
I'm using the Supershieldz film. It's okay. Does the job as far as protection goes, bubbles dissipated after a day. I'm having issues with the fingerprint sensor though and I don't know if that's just the optical sensor being finicky or the screen protector making it harder to read.
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I got my OtterBox Defender (Pro Black - I would've preferred non-Pro Blue) from Verizon even though I'm not on that carrier, as another forum user indicated. OtterBox Defender Series Pro Case for Pixel 6
Cheaper than the manufacturer's site (and they're still showing out of stock on all of the Defender cases for the P6P anyway) and cheaper than anywhere else, and looks to be in stock at Verizon (might've been out of stock a few days ago). I received mine 3 days before I received my phone, got it on there now. Love it. I had ordered a Spigen variety from Amazon but never used it and I returned it and already got my refund, along with some screen protectors others had tested and the fingerprint reader didn't work with.
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Thanks for the information. I am in Asia so can't order in US sellers. It seems that local network provider doesn't offer Otterbox. Also, checked the Google Store website of the country I am currently at, the Otterbox case is not listed there.
Have you both tried re-registering your prints after putting the screen protector?
Got this from Amazon, Fingerprint working flawlessly!
kurdes said:
Got this from Amazon, Fingerprint working flawlessly!
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Thanks. I just searched and unfortunately, that isn't available in Amazon in the country I am at.
How was it by the way? Does it cover the whole screen up to the end of the curved edges?
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Thanks for the information. I am in Asia so can't order in US sellers. It seems that local network provider doesn't offer Otterbox. Also, checked the Google Store website of the country I am currently at, the Otterbox case is not listed there.
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Oops, oh well.
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Have you both tried re-registering your prints after putting the screen protector?
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My wife and I haven't put screen protectors on ours yet.
shriekyphantom said:
Thanks. I just searched and unfortunately, that isn't available in Amazon in the country I am at.
How was it by the way? Does it cover the whole screen up to the end of the curved edges?
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Yes, it covers the whole screen and was very easy to apply with the usb-c fixation part...
bosox284 said:
I'm using the Supershieldz film. It's okay. Does the job as far as protection goes, bubbles dissipated after a day. I'm having issues with the fingerprint sensor though and I don't know if that's just the optical sensor being finicky or the screen protector making it harder to read.
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I have this one. Whew I had at least a dozen bubbles after two attempts. But over 3 days, they all disappeared and I'm quite pleased. As of now, my fingerprint reader is doing better than at any other time so far. It actually seems much snappier.
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I'm using the Supershieldz film. It's okay. Does the job as far as protection goes, bubbles dissipated after a day. I'm having issues with the fingerprint sensor though and I don't know if that's just the optical sensor being finicky or the screen protector making it harder to read.
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Have you tried re-registering your prints after applying the screen protector?
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Have you tried re-registering your prints after applying the screen protector?
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Tens of times. It's awful. I bought another brand on Amazon so we'll see if it's any different. I never tested out the sensor without a protector on, so I'm going to be testing that as well in between
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Tens of times. It's awful. I bought another brand on Amazon so we'll see if it's any different. I never tested out the sensor without a protector on, so I'm going to be testing that as well in between
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Alright, will be waiting for your review.
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Alright, will be waiting for your review.
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I bought a 2-pack Armorsuit screen protector off Amazon which is a wet application. Unfortunately it mysteriously disappeared from the listings. I would highly recommend it if it comes back on, I'm way happier.
Fingerprint worked maybe 1/5 times with Supershieldz, now it works 9/10 times after just 15 minutes of application. I'm going to re-register my fingers tomorrow once it has time to settle but I'm impressed so far with this one.
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I bought a 2-pack Armorsuit screen protector off Amazon which is a wet application. Unfortunately it mysteriously disappeared from the listings. I would highly recommend it if it comes back on, I'm way happier.
Fingerprint worked maybe 1/5 times with Supershieldz, now it works 9/10 times after just 15 minutes of application. I'm going to re-register my fingers tomorrow once it has time to settle but I'm impressed so far with this one.
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I ordered those and they were delivered and apparently returned to sender (Amazon) smh. I ordered them again and noticed the same thing. There's just a green spray bottle as the photo now
bosox284 said:
I bought a 2-pack Armorsuit screen protector off Amazon which is a wet application. Unfortunately it mysteriously disappeared from the listings. I would highly recommend it if it comes back on, I'm way happier.
Fingerprint worked maybe 1/5 times with Supershieldz, now it works 9/10 times after just 15 minutes of application. I'm going to re-register my fingers tomorrow once it has time to settle but I'm impressed so far with this one.
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Just checked again but the Armorsuit for P6P is still not yet in our Amazon. -_-
Thanks for the information
More than happy with this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09F5QKKWX/
Trying the Brotec flex for both front screen and camera. Camera section was a little tough to put on and front screen has some bubbles, sadly not that case friendly, corners lift up!
I am using Spigen Neo Flex. Bought as place holder. Actually decent. Wet application, goes on cloudy dries clear. Only slight orange peel effect at acute angle. Not all the way to the edge but goes around the curve. Would buy again.
I bought the Armorsuit case friendly version for the Pixel 6 Pro (You can order directly from their website instead of Amazon; two day shipping via USPS) and there were no issues with my fingerprint at all. Due to getting something under my Armorsuit I ordered IQ Shield as well from Amazon and it too has been flawless with the fingerprint reader. So I definitely recommend both Armorsuit and IQ Shield as wet installs. Watch the video if you've never installed one before though.
TOCOL 4 Pack Compatible with... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09FX3X3QP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I got these from Amazon and they are excellent,really good fit ,smooth them selves out after a few hours so not a single bubble ,FP sensor Works really well ( I did delete and reset my FPs ) before Install,and has tempered glass protection for rear cameras .....will definitely do the job until we get tempered glass