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BestSkinzEver (full body)

Hey guys,
I'm a sucka for trying different things,
Here's the pics:
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The camera lens & it's metal rim are both protected by the skin.
Here are some photos taken after the application of BSE:
All photos in my thread are un-edited, you either like the results or don't, but hope you guys appreciate the photos.
If your interested in purchasing, here is the link: http://www.bestskinsever.com/htc-one-x-skin
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here is a video after 3 weeks.
its holding out very well, no bubbles, marks, scratches or dents.
& here are some 'after 3 weeks photo's
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Thanks for the beaituful pictures.
I have also applied the skin to my HOX . However i have only applied the screen, and the back. havnt dared to do the sides yet
did you use the wet solution for the sides as well?

Awesome! I was looking for something like this since I HATE cases lol. Buying one asap.

mahdibassam said:
Thanks for the beaituful pictures.
I have also applied the skin to my HOX . However i have only applied the screen, and the back. havnt dared to do the sides yet
did you use the wet solution for the sides as well?
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Yes, I soaked everything. Lol
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chrisjcks said:
Yes, I soaked everything. Lol
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How does it actually apply?
Did you buy from there or anywhere in the UK selling them?

shangostar said:
How does it actually apply?
Did you buy from there or anywhere in the UK selling them?
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It applys very well, its extremely sticky - even when soaked. (More so than others I've tested for other phones such as zagg, phantomskinz, bodyguardz and skinomi)
The skins are not tacky on the non-adhesive side, and only a small amount of orange peel effect are visible.
I'm definately keeping this one on for a while.
Screen quality is awesome, colours are vivid & still pop.
Fitting is great, it can't be faulted.
Tip - regarding the large back piece, start with the speaker grill and pogo pins (not the camera and flash) - once they are aligned- the rest will fit into place nicely.
During installation, I received only bubbles after installation on the screen only, the back, sides top & bottom surprisingly didn't produce any bubbles which I was grateful for.
All bubbles from screen vanished after 3days.
It adds a nice some extra grip as expected, but is not tacky.
The screen does produce some finger smudges as does most film-screen protectors, but does Not produce the rainbow effect which is usually visible after sweaty fingers use the white-background browser. - these smudges are easily wipe-free.
I really like the back-piece, I think it looks stunning.
Word of warning, even if your phone looks clean before installation, if you own the white HOX - it might not be once you apply the protector. LoL
I do have a 3 'minute' bits of fluff under the back of the phone, but unless you know they are there - nobody would notice them. - its no more or less than what you get on the phone without any protector on, so this doesn't bother me - that's the problem with white phones, they show things. LOL
And.... these things are damn cheap to buy, I've never used them before but always will in the future - great quality at a much lesser price. The skins come with no extras, no squeegee, no solution, no box or instructions - this keeps the cost low.
Hope that helps.

in ordering.....

shangostar said:
Did you buy from there or anywhere in the UK selling them?
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Bought directly from BSE - conversion rate with delivery price turned out to be £7.xx
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it will get pale yellow in few days. i applied it and removed.

chrisjcks said:
Hey guys,
I'm a sucka for trying different things,
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Very good installation but don't you find it "damaging" the design of the device? I really like the matte back cover contrasting with the glossy sides. You kinda lose this unique detail when putting on a skin.
I've had a very good experience in the past with SGP's matte skin for my previous Desire HD and it was a great - it kept the matte design of the device and you could easily think that the phone is naked BUT, after a few months, when I took the skin off the device I was surprised to see that the skin was extremely dirty. I could compare it to the difference between a transparent versus smoke color in TPU cases.
So, I'm not sure I would try this on my white One X - whereas on the brownish Desire HD it was barely visible (until I took it off) I'm not so sure a white One X would keep it's tidy white color over time.

forumhookersdotcom said:
it will get pale yellow in few days. i applied it and removed.
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I don't know what you mean, mine still looks the same as my pictures above.
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Is there any difference in the pics quality. From what I see in the one u posted its not but probably you see it better. My lens are already scratched in 2 months since I have it so I wanna add some protection just there.
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Looks pretty good, but it seems like the protection doesn't cover the whole screen.

As I've been a user of these skinz and mostly bought from BodySkinz (have tried Zagg as well) as they give the cheapest and yet still the same quality as others.
Overall the skins are brilliant, I haven't had any of my phone take a single scratch on anywhere I had skin applied which was usually the full body.
I would highly recommend them, over-time they do taint in the colour (about after 6-9 months) and the edges may slowly start to unstick and get loose if they weren't applied properly, even if they were applied properly they still slowly come off but just takes longer.
I also have it for the HTC One X full body, it does cover the full screen with a very small border that isn't covered (about 1mm or less) though this very small border is not part of the main touchable screen.
The fully body provides full protection just about everywhere and only leaves a small rim below the buttons and the earphone speakers exposed. The camera is also not covered.
This applies to the EU / internation model, the Snapdragon versions have a different alignment (I know because they accidentally sent me AT&T ones first but were quick to replace it immediately).

gwuhua1984 said:
Looks pretty good, but it seems like the protection doesn't cover the whole screen.
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it does, the fit is perfect.
Is it the 1mm border, all protectors will have this - if you have edge-to-edge, they get caught easily and create a sharp edge.
Or is it because it doesn't cover the small black side that wraps around? (this isn't the screen btw)
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jargalus said:
Is there any difference in the pics quality. From what I see in the one u posted its not but probably you see it better. My lens are already scratched in 2 months since I have it so I wanna add some protection just there.
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The camera is fine with the skin.
It's an ease-off-my-mind to have my camera protected, it was my main concern without any skins installed.
Here is a very un-professional yet quick photo I took about 15mins ago, all on auto.
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hey guys,
here is a video after 3 weeks.
its holding out very well, no bubbles, marks, scratches or dents.
& here are some 'after 3 weeks photo's

Never heard of these before, but I like the look of them!
Do you know how hard it is to remove from the phone, and if it leaves any residue on it, and is it hard to apply? I can hardly apply a screen protector without having to remove it and place it again because I think it's not applied straight! I'm currently using a cheap case I got for about £2.50 from eBay, but I plan to buy a ProPorta one is they make a nice leather one for the One X (I had a nice leather one from them on my Desire HD).

Northantrim said:
Never heard of these before, but I like the look of them!
Do you know how hard it is to remove from the phone, and if it leaves any residue on it, and is it hard to apply? I can hardly apply a screen protector without having to remove it and place it again because I think it's not applied straight! I'm currently using a cheap case I got for about £2.50 from eBay, but I plan to buy a ProPorta one is they make a nice leather one for the One X (I had a nice leather one from them on my Desire HD).
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I find wet application protectors much easier to apply than dry ones, and they certainly stick down better.
You just need to not be afraid to wet your phone a bit.
I use one single drop of fairy liquid in a pint glass of warm water to create my solution, and I keep rinsing out the glass until all the white frothy bubbles have gone.
I make sure both hands of mine (especially my finger tips) are soaking wet before touching the protector.
Remove the protector from its backing,
I then soak my protector in the pint glass for 30 seconds.
Clean the phone as best as you can, (take your time) removing all dust and fluff.
Then remove the soaked protector from the glass, and allowing some excess water to drip from the protector.
And apply to the screen, checking even gaps from top, bottom and sides.
If you don't align proper first time, pull it off gently (so you don't stretch it) and re-soak in the glass.
Once it's aligned and your happy with its position, use a card (bank card, store card etc) and gently push out the water from the centre outwards.
... Don't not push hard on the protector with your card, it can create dents. (sideways gliding across the screen)
Once you have got most of the water out, remove excess water from the phone with a cloth (you can do this as you get the water out from underneath the protector)
Ok, once most of the water has gone, your protector will have some bubbles, and will look like crap, it will have have a dirty look - don't worry.
Hair dryer helps, but I tend to keep running GL Benchmark on all tests, it heats the screen up and drys the protector el-natural. Lol
Try to use the phone very little for at least an evening, and keep running the benchmarks.
And just allow it to stand, dry and cure itself to perfection (can take a few days, or as little as an evening)
.... That's my methods and have been for years.
If you get a bit of fluff under the protector, it's tough luck - I don't recommend AT ALL trying to remove it, it's near damn impossible as these protectors are seriously sticky.
Removal of protectors is really quite easy, lift a corner and keep pulling. lol - I've yet to try one that leaves residue.
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chrisjcks said:
I find wet application protectors much easier to apply than dry ones, and they certainly stick down better.
You just need to not be afraid to wet your phone a bit.
I use one single drop of fairy liquid in a pint glass of warm water to create my solution, and I keep rinsing out the glass until all the white frothy bubbles have gone.
I make sure both hands of mine (especially my finger tips) are soaking wet before touching the protector.
Remove the protector from its backing,
I then soak my protector in the pint glass for 30 seconds.
Clean the phone as best as you can, (take your time) removing all dust and fluff.
Then remove the soaked protector from the glass, and allowing some excess water to drip from the protector.
And apply to the screen, checking even gaps from top, bottom and sides.
If you don't align proper first time, pull it off gently (so you don't stretch it) and re-soak in the glass.
Once it's aligned and your happy with its position, use a card (bank card, store card etc) and gently push out the water from the centre outwards.
... Don't not push hard on the protector with your card, it can create dents. (sideways gliding across the screen)
Once you have got most of the water out, remove excess water from the phone with a cloth (you can do this as you get the water out from underneath the protector)
Ok, once most of the water has gone, your protector will have some bubbles, and will look like crap, it will have have a dirty look - don't worry.
Hair dryer helps, but I tend to keep running GL Benchmark on all tests, it heats the screen up and drys the protector el-natural. Lol
Try to use the phone very little for at least an evening, and keep running the benchmarks.
And just allow it to stand, dry and cure itself to perfection (can take a few days, or as little as an evening)
.... That's my methods and have been for years.
If you get a bit of fluff under the protector, it's tough luck - I don't recommend AT ALL trying to remove it, it's near damn impossible as these protectors are seriously sticky.
Removal of protectors is really quite easy, lift a corner and keep pulling. lol - I've yet to try one that leaves residue.
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Thanks for all this info! Thinking of buying one, just a bit afraid about the getting the phone wet part
GL benchmark tests sound like a great way to warm up the phone!
Thanks again

i-Blason 0.24mm 8H Tempered glass screen protector review.

Hey guys, having been a die-hard fan of SGP ultra crystal screen protectors for all the devices in the home (Evo LTE, One, iPhone 4(s), Asus TF101), I was a little disappointed to learn from another thread here that SGP didn't have plans to bring their tempered glass screen protector to our shiny new N7 FHDs. I had checked out the SGP model on my friend's Note 2 and decided that on my next device i would give one of these a try. Luckily i-Blason came to the rescue with their version of a tempered glass screen protector and here's my review, I hope it will be helpful and perhaps answer some questions.
The protector was packaged in a plastic folder frame and came in a padded envelope. On the inside it had the regular microfiber square, squeegee, and the protector itself in a paper sleeve as well as the protective plastic on both sides.
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Immediately I noticed how much thicker and stiffer it was compared to the dry apply plastic ones. I tried to flex it a bit and of course being at that thickness, it did have a small amount of give but overall pretty hard. I tried to get a picture of how thick it is compared to an SGP Ultra Crystal for the HTC One that i had lying around, but the photos don't really illustrate too well the difference between the two. The first is the i-Blason, second is the SGP.
Looking at the screen protector itself I thought there were holes for the camera and the sensors, however it was actually the case that it was actually just thinner at those parts in the back, the front is one continuous piece with no holes in it. This came as a surprise to me as I was expecting holes, but given how thick it is and its stiffness, it was a good call on their part.
I used the hinge method, and scotch taped any particles of dust out of the way. My house is pretty dusty so it actually seemed like the hover method might have worked better, ymmv. Once you get it in place, due to its stiffness its actually pretty easy to lift up without worrying about bending the corner.
I got it on there properly aligned, but as you can see in some of the photos there are some spots where the adhesive just didn't seem to want to stick too well. I've had this issue in the past with a few of my SGP protectors, so i would just guess its the silicone adhesive not being completely uniform on the underside. The issue is cosmetic and does not affect the display sensitivity or the quality once the screen is lit.
Heres some photos of the 4 corners after I was done. The cut was very precise and everything lined up perfectly.
Heres a picture of it from profile after installation. I am slightly worried about the fact that it does stick up a bit from the bezel, but given that my friend's Note 2 is pocketed and his is just as thick, there shouldn't be any problems with lifting, especially since I intend on having it in a case when I'm out and about. Something to think about though if you're the kind of user that doesn't like cases ruining the looks of your device.
And finally, I tried my best to take before and after photos of the same screen on max brightness. We all know that trying to take a photo of a screen is usually a futile endeavor in regards to showing distortion of screen protectors, but what the hell here they are for the sake of completeness.
Can you tell which is which? I can't so i guess thats a good thing.
I don't think I've seen many complaints if at all regarding the fact that the screen is too slippery. I know that at this dpi and this smaller screen size typing is more difficult as the already oversensitive screen registers even the tiniest movements as a swipe. This screen protector actually brings that slipperiness down, to about the same as all my other devices naked. Looking forward to using my device more now as I didn't care too much for the super slippery glass. I was in an excited hurry to write up this review as I know there are others that were curious about his product and I'm willing to bet they probably have only a smidge more patience than I.
TL;DR: I was skeptical of this screen protector as I have never heard of nor had any experience with the brand, however I wanted to try something new, and i'm glad it turned out well so far. If i had to give this thing a score, it would have to be a 4.5 out of 5 due to the spots on the screen that didn't quite stick completely and thus introduced some visual artifacts.
PROS:
Thick, the hardness probably won't do much against a drop on the side, but it might protect it better than a dry apply plastic protector and not have the orange peel or rubber feeling of wet apply protectors.
Easy to install: The stiffness makes installation via the hinge method a breeze. Lifting corners to get rid of dust after you get it aligned is also painless as theres little risk of bending it like with plasic protectors.
More scratch resistant? I didn't want to try it with a key test, but i'm hoping given its 8H rating that it will maintain its pristine appearence longer than my SGPs, which admittedly scratch when you breathe on them.
Its glass, you're basically putting another screen on top of your screen, thats like strapping another car in front of your car to protect its front.
CONS:
Price: when I bought this on amazon it was 20 bucks, it has since gone up to 25. Last time i checked the SGP crystal clear is priced at 13 per piece on their website. This is almost twice the price, but if it lasts through the life of 2 SGPs and still looks awesome, its totally worth it.
Thick: Its primary strength may prove to be a weakness. The screen protector MAY be subject to lateral forces which may start to lift it, time will tell.
Doesn't stick perfectly at some places: This could be my fault for having lifted it a few times to pick up dust, or it could be its too stiff and doesn't want to conform, or less than perfect adhesive application at the factory. Whosever fault it is, the problem is cosmetic and in no way affects the operation of the N7.
Not prime eligible: Not really a knock on the product itself, but i had to wait quite awhile for this.
Having just had a few hours with it, I can say that I would recommend this to any one who wants to try a glass screen protector. They could have priced it more ridiculously, but at the current price point it seems fair for what you're getting.
UPDATE: Those tiny little spots are gone now that ive spent a little bit of time applying regular finger pressure on them for a few minutes.

What case is that? And nice review! Was thinking about getting one myself.
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xsaqzw said:
What case is that? And nice review! Was thinking about getting one myself.
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Its a dBrand skin

Nice review. I ordered the same one. Interestingly the mailman just dropped mine off while reading your review Lol. I'll apply mine when I'm off work tomorrow xD
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I also received and applied my i-Blason screen today. I think mine came with a defect on part of it, because there is one bubble that refuses to go away. Its not dust either. I'm super anal about not having bubbles. So I asked i-blason if they can send out a new one as their is a 1 year satisfaction warranty that specifically says it covers bubbles underneath the screen. Other than me being anal about the bubble though, this is a super screen protector and I highly recommend it to anyone.
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I just received mine today as well. The install was quick and easy. No bubbles, everything lined up perfect. No loss in touch response either. I would recommend this screen protector.
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lacrossev said:
Looking at the screen protector itself I thought there were holes for the camera and the sensors, however it was actually the case that it was actually just thinner at those parts in the back, the front is one continuous piece with no holes in it. This came as a surprise to me as I was expecting holes, but given how thick it is and its stiffness, it was a good call on their part.
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I know you mentioned it is just thinner in those areas and they aren't actually holes, but I wonder why they all keep doing anything special at all for the notification LED on the clear models. They are putting in extra effort and it makes it worse
I could understand on the anti-glare models. Illumishield got rid of the notification cutout on their latest SP version.

sfhub said:
I know you mentioned it is just thinner in those areas and they aren't actually holes, but I wonder why they all keep doing anything special at all for the notification LED on the clear models. They are putting in extra effort and it makes it worse
I could understand on the anti-glare models. Illumishield got rid of the notification cutout on their latest SP version.
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Probably so you can see it better. I think it makes sense in this case.

got mine yesterday as well, just installed it. installed pretty cleanly.
so far i love it.
anybody using a case to cover the back of the n7, not a skin per se, but more of back cover/case, which doesn't interfere with the screen protector?

I got a defective one today. Big bubble is under the glass.
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Did you try to pick it back up and pushing down on that spot as you're laying it down? Once the bubble gets trapped its impossible to get out with the squeegee
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lacrossev said:
Hey guys, having been a die-hard fan of SGP ultra crystal screen protectors for all the devices in the home (Evo LTE, One, iPhone 4(s), Asus TF101), I was a little disappointed to learn from another thread here that SGP didn't have plans to bring their tempered glass screen protector to our shiny new N7 FHDs. I had checked out the SGP model on my friend's Note 2 and decided that on my next device i would give one of these a try. Luckily i-Blason came to the rescue with their version of a tempered glass screen protector and here's my review, I hope it will be helpful and perhaps answer some questions.
The protector was packaged in a plastic folder frame and came in a padded envelope. On the inside it had the regular microfiber square, squeegee, and the protector itself in a paper sleeve as well as the protective plastic on both sides.
Immediately I noticed how much thicker and stiffer it was compared to the dry apply plastic ones. I tried to flex it a bit and of course being at that thickness, it did have a small amount of give but overall pretty hard. I tried to get a picture of how thick it is compared to an SGP Ultra Crystal for the HTC One that i had lying around, but the photos don't really illustrate too well the difference between the two. The first is the i-Blason, second is the SGP.
Looking at the screen protector itself I thought there were holes for the camera and the sensors, however it was actually the case that it was actually just thinner at those parts in the back, the front is one continuous piece with no holes in it. This came as a surprise to me as I was expecting holes, but given how thick it is and its stiffness, it was a good call on their part.
I used the hinge method, and scotch taped any particles of dust out of the way. My house is pretty dusty so it actually seemed like the hover method might have worked better, ymmv. Once you get it in place, due to its stiffness its actually pretty easy to lift up without worrying about bending the corner.
I got it on there properly aligned, but as you can see in some of the photos there are some spots where the adhesive just didn't seem to want to stick too well. I've had this issue in the past with a few of my SGP protectors, so i would just guess its the silicone adhesive not being completely uniform on the underside. The issue is cosmetic and does not affect the display sensitivity or the quality once the screen is lit.
Heres some photos of the 4 corners after I was done. The cut was very precise and everything lined up perfectly.
Heres a picture of it from profile after installation. I am slightly worried about the fact that it does stick up a bit from the bezel, but given that my friend's Note 2 is pocketed and his is just as thick, there shouldn't be any problems with lifting, especially since I intend on having it in a case when I'm out and about. Something to think about though if you're the kind of user that doesn't like cases ruining the looks of your device.
And finally, I tried my best to take before and after photos of the same screen on max brightness. We all know that trying to take a photo of a screen is usually a futile endeavor in regards to showing distortion of screen protectors, but what the hell here they are for the sake of completeness.
Can you tell which is which? I can't so i guess thats a good thing.
I don't think I've seen many complaints if at all regarding the fact that the screen is too slippery. I know that at this dpi and this smaller screen size typing is more difficult as the already oversensitive screen registers even the tiniest movements as a swipe. This screen protector actually brings that slipperiness down, to about the same as all my other devices naked. Looking forward to using my device more now as I didn't care too much for the super slippery glass. I was in an excited hurry to write up this review as I know there are others that were curious about his product and I'm willing to bet they probably have only a smidge more patience than I.
TL;DR: I was skeptical of this screen protector as I have never heard of nor had any experience with the brand, however I wanted to try something new, and i'm glad it turned out well so far. If i had to give this thing a score, it would have to be a 4.5 out of 5 due to the spots on the screen that didn't quite stick completely and thus introduced some visual artifacts.
PROS:
Thick, the hardness probably won't do much against a drop on the side, but it might protect it better than a dry apply plastic protector and not have the orange peel or rubber feeling of wet apply protectors.
Easy to install: The stiffness makes installation via the hinge method a breeze. Lifting corners to get rid of dust after you get it aligned is also painless as theres little risk of bending it like with plasic protectors.
More scratch resistant? I didn't want to try it with a key test, but i'm hoping given its 8H rating that it will maintain its pristine appearence longer than my SGPs, which admittedly scratch when you breathe on them.
Its glass, you're basically putting another screen on top of your screen, thats like strapping another car in front of your car to protect its front.
CONS:
Price: when I bought this on amazon it was 20 bucks, it has since gone up to 25. Last time i checked the SGP crystal clear is priced at 13 per piece on their website. This is almost twice the price, but if it lasts through the life of 2 SGPs and still looks awesome, its totally worth it.
Thick: Its primary strength may prove to be a weakness. The screen protector MAY be subject to lateral forces which may start to lift it, time will tell.
Doesn't stick perfectly at some places: This could be my fault for having lifted it a few times to pick up dust, or it could be its too stiff and doesn't want to conform, or less than perfect adhesive application at the factory. Whosever fault it is, the problem is cosmetic and in no way affects the operation of the N7.
Not prime eligible: Not really a knock on the product itself, but i had to wait quite awhile for this.
Having just had a few hours with it, I can say that I would recommend this to any one who wants to try a glass screen protector. They could have priced it more ridiculously, but at the current price point it seems fair for what you're getting.
UPDATE: Those tiny little spots are gone now that ive spent a little bit of time applying regular finger pressure on them for a few minutes.
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What is that red cover on the back of got Nexus 7?

Hmm, they won't ship to Canada.

foodude1 said:
What is that red cover on the back of got Nexus 7?
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It's a dBrand skin. There's a thread for it in this section. Please don't quote the entire OP in the future...

I had a pretty large bubble when I applied mine at first. You have to work from the middle out. It is harder to work the bubbles out then compared to a normal screen protector.
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Malden said:
I had a pretty large bubble when I applied mine at first. You have to work from the middle out. It is harder to work the bubbles out then compared to a normal screen protector.
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I am not comfort on the think and no hole at front camera position.

Got the screen protector earlier this week, and finally got around to installing this afternoon. No issues applying, though it's a little skewed from user error. The screen protector is on par with all the other glass SP on my other devices. For my it's just added comfort that the original glass is protected.
I noticed a few "marks" under the screen protector after application. They seemed to be indentations in the adhesive from the factory. Applying fingertip / fingernail pressure to the affected areas for a few seconds seemed to help the silicon stick better and clear the trapped air.
I'm glad they chose not to leave holes in the screen protector. Less area for dirt, dust and lint to collect. The camera doesn't seem to be affected by the layer of glass. The illusion of a "cutout" may just be the lack of silicon adhesive in each area. I highly doubt they took the extra time to grind down each area.
Get this screen protector. You won't be disappointed in the feel and protection.

I've had mine on for over a week I think it's great.

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I am not comfort on the think and no hole at front camera position.
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The "hole" by the camera and the notification light are not actually holes. I didn't look closely at the sp before I applied it but I think they are just areas where the glass is thinner so there is no adhesive on those areas or it is a different type of glass. If you rub your finger across where the camera and notification light are it is completely smooth. You don't feel an indentation or anything. So it is just one solid price of tempered glass with no cutouts. It does gives the appearance that there are cutout holes there but there aren't. It does not affect the camera in any way.
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My original one ended up shattered when I received it. Emailed the company and they sent a replacement. Just got my new one today. Easy installation. As for the shattered one, I took a knife to it for kicks. No scratches. Definitely worth the money.
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[Review] Crystal Armor Ultra Thin 0.2mm Tempered Glass Protector & ASF Removal

The Product
Product Page
CRYSTAL ARMOR Ultra Thin Full Flat Tempered Glass Protector. Claimed to be the worlds thinnest; so thin, in fact, that they claim that a sensor hole cutout is necessary. Of course, it comes at a price. And that is a wallet gouging ¥5,000. Although on the product page they say that the shipping is included, they still said they had to charge me another ¥250. So I ended up paying ¥5,250 for a single sheet of glass...
They seem to have made the shipping free so it is "only" ¥5,000 now which makes me feel ripped off.
UPDATE: It's actually a promotion apparently for this month as their nice rep informed me.
The customer support at Crystal Armor is great. The English support team swiftly answered my inquiries, and even emailed me when I ordered a second one to double check if it was a mistake or not
First Look
It came in a huge box (for a screen protector anyway) with a ton of bubble wrap.
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You think I'm kidding?
I tentatively open the package to reveal...
Nothing but the screen protector.
It's packaged nicely and all, but I can't help but feel a bit let down to find nothing else included in a ¥5,000 product. There is only film over the adhesive side of the protector too
Its thinness is something else though. This still has the protective film on.
A quick mockup shows the fitment to be spot on
Anti Shatter Film Removal
I found the corner to be the easiest to lift.
It's just peeling from now on.
Goodbye Sony logo.
Ahhhh, real glass!
I first thought I used too much WD-40 to clean the glass, but it turns out that even nail polish remover wasn't enough. After multiple passes with optical cleaning towel and nail polish remover, the screen only looks clean. A quick wipe with a cheap microfiber towel reveals tons of lint stuck onto the glass, and the glass feels slightly sticky to the touch, especially at the edges. Running water over the glass shows spots at the corners where the residue still remains, as the water flows around the spots.
After more rubbing with nail polish remover the spots seem to have mostly disappeared, but the screen still feels slightly sticky. Maybe the residue will wear off after a week of usage, but so far I have to recommend prospective ASF removers to put a screen protector over the bare glass.
I've given up for now. I'll just install the protector right over without worrying about the residue since it's not visible anyways. I just washed the towels and letting them to dry, and I'll get the protector installed in my washroom after my shower tonight to be as safe as possible. It is an expensive single usage protector after all.
On a side note, if you do this to your dock you'll be able to use it even with a thick screen protector
The Big Mistake
Well I think I've just made the biggest f***up in my Android related life. So badly that I managed to actually crack the glass protector
But instead of mourning for the new wound in my wallet, I'll have to make the best of this broken piece of glass and make a cracked screen protector review until the replacement arrives.
First of all, the screen protector is seriously thin. Keep in mind that this is my first glass screen protector, but this is definitely much thinner than the glass protector that my friend has on his Z1. It's so thin that it still fits in the magnetic charging dock, although I don't recommend this, as the dock scuffs up the rear ASF enough already without the added thickness. The thinness combined with the rounded edges make this feel extremely smooth at the edges, and my fingers glide on and off the edges like its nothing.
Speaking of gliding, the oleophobic coating is nice and slick. I've been rubbing my fingers and palms over it and the coating isn't letting up. I'm sure I've put enough finger oils on it to equal a month's usage and all I've been doing is wiping it off with a shirt and it's still holding up very well.
The size of the screen protector is pretty much exactly the size of the display glass so you must be extremely careful while installing it. Because I ruined mine I just quickly matched 2 edges on one side and put it down. I highly urge everyone to use the masking tape hinge method and take your time to hexacheck for a perfect fitment. Yes you can peel it off and reapply but you have an extremely high chance of cracking your glass. The protector is flexible to a degree but definitely not enough for you to peel it off the screen unless you are some master at peeling off protectors with minimal angle.
My heart bled as I folded this screen protector in half for the sake of science.
As you can see, the protector does not shatter, so it does a perfectly fine job as a replacement for your factory anti shatter film.
In an extreme case of folding in the edge like a page in a book, a very small piece of glass detached itself from the glass but proved to be harmless like the glass particles that also fell out of the cracks.
And of course I had to forget the scratch test. The protector, while having cracks all over, laughed at the futility of the multiple knives from around the house but was ultimately defeated by 150 grit sandpaper which left scratches too small for me to bother to attempt to capture with a camera. Back to the garbage can it goes.
Hope you all benefited from my stupidity and failure. I will now cry myself to sleep. This ends my preliminary review of the Crystal Armor Ultra Thin Full Flat Luxury Edge 0.2mm Screen Protector (WORD’S THINNEST!) with Chemically Strengthened Tempered Glass and Oleophobic Super Slick Surface and I still can’t post external links.
The ASF Free Experience
Feels good to be touching actual glass :angel:
But because there is no coating on the glass, fingerprints and smudges build up very very quickly, and I had to clean it frequently. Because there's no coating on it there's a bit of friction against your fingertips. I'm sure that some Rain-X or some sort of glass sealant will make the screen a lot more smooth (friction wise, there's no texture on the glass obviously).
Now don't expect the display to magically improve without the ASF. It doesn't become more vibrant, bright, or have any better viewing angles.
But don't think that removing the ASF is pretty much pointless and is a stupid move. The ASF is a stupid move. Unless you slap a screen protector over the ASF as soon as you get the phone, you are going to get scratches because the ASF is so soft. So I got fed up with the marks and decided to just remove it. Now you have glass that is actually hard. Some people are just anti-protector and that's perfectly fine. The Dragontrail glass is tough and it's not gonna get scratched that easily. I think running the bare glass with some sort of sealant, oleophobic coating , or a mix you'll have a nice feeling anti-fingerprint glass. Just reapply when the coating wears off.
Round 2
They included a microfiber cloth this time (I wonder if they read my review )
The tab for peeling off the protective film is also a lot easier to peel off this time.
I couldn't use the hinge method to install this protector because the duct tape just won't stick. Not sure if it's a good thing because the coating is strong or if it's a bad thing because I misaligned thanks to not having a hinge.
Also trapped a spec of fiber, which ironically is probably from the microfiber cloth they provided... Luckily it's so small that I can only find it with my face about 8cm from the screen.
Having this protector on is also definitely visible, due to the rounded corners
Also leaks a bit of light at the side like the edge of a lit acrylic panel (reference)
The coating is indeed very smooth in case I haven't mentioned it enough. My fingers glide on it with pretty much no friction, and because the screen is now raised a bit I don't feel the ridge at the end of the screen anymore. And because it's so smooth you don't have to use much force on the screen so it leaves even less marks. All the pictures I've taken are after 1 day of use and no cleaning at all. And I went snowboarding with it and it didn't crack so don't think its weak just because I goofed the first time.
My camera lens is 14-24mm which is useless for macro so here's a video for you guys
You can find it on their site
Short Term Experience
In the first week, it was oleophobic heaven. Super slick, almost completely fingerprint-proof. The few smudges come off extremely easily.
Towards the end of week 2 it has become less oleophobic. It's not extremely slick like new but it is still very good. Smudges and prints come off just from taking the phone out of the pocket.
End of week 3 had me a bit worried. Has the oleophobic coating worn off already? Fingerprints go on pretty easily and it is not very slick. Then I realized that in this entire time I have not once cleaned the screen with any cleaning solution, only wiping it down with a microfiber cloth.
So I did that and the slickness is back. It feels more like week 2... At least for a few days.
So now I clean the screen regularly and when the screen is clean it's much easier to wipe off fingerprints.
TO BE CONTINUED FOR LONG TERM RESULTS

Well thanks to xda rules I can't post any pictures....
And I have to wait 5 minutes between posts...
This is too much for me to take :crying:

Need the pictures. Or just upload it somewhere else, then put the link here. Thanks so much anyway.
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omegahanggara said:
Need the pictures. Or just upload it somewhere else, then put the link here. Thanks so much anyway.
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xda won't allow external links even to pictures until I get 10 posts, and I can only post once every 5 minutes.

Winrahr said:
xda won't allow external links even to pictures until I get 10 posts, and I can only post once every 5 minutes.
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ok, so lets keep chatting here untill you get 10 posts!
how was the placing of the screen protector? the nillkin has almost 2 millimiters gaps from the sides so it's quite easy to fit, but it doesn't cover the whole screen though... but still almost all of it, it looks good.

shteren said:
ok, so lets keep chatting here untill you get 10 posts!
how was the placing of the screen protector? the nillkin has almost 2 millimiters gaps from the sides so it's quite easy to fit, but it doesn't cover the whole screen though... but still almost all of it, it looks good.
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And we shall!
It seems to cover exactly the entire screen but I'll check more precisely when I put it on.

Well I think I've just made the biggest f***up in my Android related life. So badly that I managed to actually crack the glass protector
But instead of mourning for the new wound in my wallet, I'll have to make the best of this broken piece of glass and make a cracked screen protector review until the replacement arrives.
First of all, the screen protector is seriously thin. Keep in mind that this is my first glass screen protector, but this is definitely much thinner than the glass protector that my friend has on his Z1. It's so thin that it still fits in the magnetic charging dock, although I don't recommend this, as the dock scuffs up the rear ASF enough already without the added thickness. The thinness combined with the rounded edges make this feel extremely smooth at the edges, and my fingers glide on and off the edges like its nothing.
(pic)
Speaking of gliding, the oleophobic coating is nice and slick. I've been rubbing my fingers and palms over it and the coating isn't letting up. I'm sure I've put enough finger oils on it to equal a month's usage and all I've been doing is wiping it off with a shirt and it's still holding up very well.
The size of the screen protector is pretty much exactly the size of the display glass so you must be extremely careful while installing it. Because I ruined mine I just quickly matched 2 edges on one side and put it down. I highly urge everyone to use the masking tape hinge method and take your time to hexacheck for a perfect fitment. Yes you can peel it off and reapply but you have an extremely high chance of cracking your glass. The protector is flexible to a degree but definitely not enough for you to peel it off the screen unless you are some master at peeling off protectors with minimal angle.
My heart bled as I folded this screen protector in half for the sake of science.
(pic)
As you can see (well you can't because I only have 9 posts), the protector does not shatter, so it does a perfectly fine job as a replacement for your factory anti shatter film.
In an extreme case of folding in the edge like a page in a book, a very small piece of glass detached itself from the glass but proved to be harmless like the glass particles that also fell out of the cracks.
(pic)
And of course I had to forget the scratch test. The protector, while having cracks all over, laughed at the futility of the multiple knives from around the house but was ultimately defeated by 150 grit sandpaper which left scratches too small for me to bother to attempt to capture with a camera. Back to the garbage can it goes.
Hope you all benefited from my stupidity and failure. I will now cry myself to sleep. This ends my preliminary review of the Crystal Armor Ultra Thin Full Flat Luxury Edge 0.2mm Screen Protector (WORD’S THINNEST!) with Chemically Strengthened Tempered Glass and Oleophobic Super Slick Surface and I still can’t post external links.

Winrahr said:
Well I think I've just made the biggest f***up in my Android related life. So badly that I managed to actually crack the glass protector
But instead of mourning for the new wound in my wallet, I'll have to make the best of this broken piece of glass and make a cracked screen protector review until the replacement arrives.
First of all, the screen protector is seriously thin. Keep in mind that this is my first glass screen protector, but this is definitely much thinner than the glass protector that my friend has on his Z1. It's so thin that it still fits in the magnetic charging dock, although I don't recommend this, as the dock scuffs up the rear ASF enough already without the added thickness. The thinness combined with the rounded edges make this feel extremely smooth at the edges, and my fingers glide on and off the edges like its nothing.
(pic)
Speaking of gliding, the oleophobic coating is nice and slick. I've been rubbing my fingers and palms over it and the coating isn't letting up. I'm sure I've put enough finger oils on it to equal a month's usage and all I've been doing is wiping it off with a shirt and it's still holding up very well.
The size of the screen protector is pretty much exactly the size of the display glass so you must be extremely careful while installing it. Because I ruined mine I just quickly matched 2 edges on one side and put it down. I highly urge everyone to use the masking tape hinge method and take your time to hexacheck for a perfect fitment. Yes you can peel it off and reapply but you have an extremely high chance of cracking your glass. The protector is flexible to a degree but definitely not enough for you to peel it off the screen unless you are some master at peeling off protectors with minimal angle.
My heart bled as I folded this screen protector in half for the sake of science.
(pic)
As you can see (well you can't because I only have 9 posts), the protector does not shatter, so it does a perfectly fine job as a replacement for your factory anti shatter film.
In an extreme case of folding in the edge like a page in a book, a very small piece of glass detached itself from the glass but proved to be harmless like the glass particles that also fell out of the cracks.
(pic)
And of course I had to forget the scratch test. The protector, while having cracks all over, laughed at the futility of the multiple knives from around the house but was ultimately defeated by 150 grit sandpaper which left scratches too small for me to bother to attempt to capture with a camera. Back to the garbage can it goes.
Hope you all benefited from my stupidity and failure. I will now cry myself to sleep. This ends my preliminary review of the Crystal Armor Ultra Thin Full Flat Luxury Edge 0.2mm Screen Protector (WORD’S THINNEST!) with Chemically Strengthened Tempered Glass and Oleophobic Super Slick Surface and I still can’t post external links.
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It's too bad that you cracked you screen protector, I cheer for you haha.
Well at least if the ultra thin is working like you said, I don't have to fear anything with the 0.33mm one. Thanks! By the way, take time to post one more time and you're good to go with the pictures, show us your baby!

Will be waiting for teh pictures!
Really wanting to buy this, front and back, to replace my <1week old nillkin tempered.

curious
I hope you can post the pics.... so add this reply to the count.:victory:

Boop. 10th post.
OP will now be updated with pictures
I think the greatest weakness of the 0.2mm will be its... weakness. The thinness probably makes it more prone to cracking than the thicker protectors, but it is also probably more flexible, so who knows. It's definitely not super fragile though, I was just being stupid.
Also want to add that the customer support at Crystal Armor is great. The English support team swiftly answered my inquiries, and even emailed me when I ordered a second one to double check if it was a mistake or not :good:
So while I wait for the second protector to come in, I'll be using the phone without an ASF and I'll do a writeup on that in a few days as well.
I still have the cracked protector so if anyone wants me to do some testing with it let me know

Winrahr said:
The Product
CRYSTAL ARMOR Ultra Thin Full Flat Tempered Glass Protector. Claimed to be the worlds thinnest; so thin, in fact, that they claim that a sensor hole cutout is necessary. Of course, it comes at a price. And that is a wallet gouging ¥5,000. Although on the product page they say that the shipping is included, they still said they had to charge me another ¥250. So I ended up paying ¥5,250 for a single sheet of glass...
They seem to have made the shipping free so it is "only" ¥5,000 now which makes me feel ripped off.
UPDATE: It's actually a promotion apparently for this month as their nice rep informed me.
The customer support at Crystal Armor is great. The English support team swiftly answered my inquiries, and even emailed me when I ordered a second one to double check if it was a mistake or not
First Look
It came in a huge box (for a screen protector anyway) with a ton of bubble wrap.
You think I'm kidding?
I tentatively open the package to reveal...
Nothing but the screen protector.
It's packaged nicely and all, but I can't help but feel a bit let down to find nothing else included in a ¥5,000 product. There is only film over the adhesive side of the protector too
Its thinness is something else though. This still has the protective film on.
A quick mockup shows the fitment to be spot on
Anti Shatter Film Removal
I found the corner to be the easiest to lift.
It's just peeling from now on.
Goodbye Sony logo.
Ahhhh, real glass!
I first thought I used too much WD-40 to clean the glass, but it turns out that even nail polish remover wasn't enough. After multiple passes with optical cleaning towel and nail polish remover, the screen only looks clean. A quick wipe with a cheap microfiber towel reveals tons of lint stuck onto the glass, and the glass feels slightly sticky to the touch, especially at the edges. Running water over the glass shows spots at the corners where the residue still remains, as the water flows around the spots.
After more rubbing with nail polish remover the spots seem to have mostly disappeared, but the screen still feels slightly sticky. Maybe the residue will wear off after a week of usage, but so far I have to recommend prospective ASF removers to put a screen protector over the bare glass.
I've given up for now. I'll just install the protector right over without worrying about the residue since it's not visible anyways. I just washed the towels and letting them to dry, and I'll get the protector installed in my washroom after my shower tonight to be as safe as possible. It is an expensive single usage protector after all.
On a side note, if you do this to your dock you'll be able to use it even with a thick screen protector
The Big Mistake
Well I think I've just made the biggest f***up in my Android related life. So badly that I managed to actually crack the glass protector
But instead of mourning for the new wound in my wallet, I'll have to make the best of this broken piece of glass and make a cracked screen protector review until the replacement arrives.
First of all, the screen protector is seriously thin. Keep in mind that this is my first glass screen protector, but this is definitely much thinner than the glass protector that my friend has on his Z1. It's so thin that it still fits in the magnetic charging dock, although I don't recommend this, as the dock scuffs up the rear ASF enough already without the added thickness. The thinness combined with the rounded edges make this feel extremely smooth at the edges, and my fingers glide on and off the edges like its nothing.
Speaking of gliding, the oleophobic coating is nice and slick. I've been rubbing my fingers and palms over it and the coating isn't letting up. I'm sure I've put enough finger oils on it to equal a month's usage and all I've been doing is wiping it off with a shirt and it's still holding up very well.
The size of the screen protector is pretty much exactly the size of the display glass so you must be extremely careful while installing it. Because I ruined mine I just quickly matched 2 edges on one side and put it down. I highly urge everyone to use the masking tape hinge method and take your time to hexacheck for a perfect fitment. Yes you can peel it off and reapply but you have an extremely high chance of cracking your glass. The protector is flexible to a degree but definitely not enough for you to peel it off the screen unless you are some master at peeling off protectors with minimal angle.
My heart bled as I folded this screen protector in half for the sake of science.
As you can see, the protector does not shatter, so it does a perfectly fine job as a replacement for your factory anti shatter film.
In an extreme case of folding in the edge like a page in a book, a very small piece of glass detached itself from the glass but proved to be harmless like the glass particles that also fell out of the cracks.
And of course I had to forget the scratch test. The protector, while having cracks all over, laughed at the futility of the multiple knives from around the house but was ultimately defeated by 150 grit sandpaper which left scratches too small for me to bother to attempt to capture with a camera. Back to the garbage can it goes.
Hope you all benefited from my stupidity and failure. I will now cry myself to sleep. This ends my preliminary review of the Crystal Armor Ultra Thin Full Flat Luxury Edge 0.2mm Screen Protector (WORD’S THINNEST!) with Chemically Strengthened Tempered Glass and Oleophobic Super Slick Surface and I still can’t post external links.
TO BE CONTINUED
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sorry to see that buddy.... try nillkin next time it's smaller than the screen so it's very easy to fit, i did it without hinges, and it's also super slick, i sometimes have a hard time texting cos my fingers are sliding on the glass...

I don't see how a smaller screen protector makes it easier to fit, having to match the spacing on each side will definitely test the very limits of my patience, and I know I'll mess up and get reminded of my mistake every single time I use the phone.
Also can you please unquote the OP? That's a huge quote.

I have just received my front and back protector from Crystal Armour. For the front I got the 0,2mm version and for the back 0,33mm.
Later I will show you some photos.
I uploaded a comparison between Glass M and Crystal Armour, both 0,2mm thin, you can see there the difference in size of the protector.
I like that the CA haven't got a proximity sensor cut out, it is working without any issues.
And for the back protector I have to say, no flash cut out and no flash-light bleeding in photos.

masterv1 said:
I have just received my front and back protector from Crystal Armour. For the front I got the 0,2mm version and for the back 0,33mm.
Later I will show you some photos.
I uploaded a comparison between Glass M and Crystal Armour, both 0,2mm thin, you can see there the difference in size of the protector.
I like that the CA haven't got a proximity sensor cut out, it is working without any issues.
And for the back protector I have to say, no flash cut out and no flash-light bleeding in photos.
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Nice info. Any pictures of the back glass? I was contemplating getting it but I'm not sure if I even need glass on the back side.

Winrahr said:
Nice info. Any pictures of the back glass? I was contemplating getting it but I'm not sure if I even need glass on the back side.
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I like the feel of the back with the glass, because of rounded edges. Also less fingerprints and it's easy to remove them.
Before the glass I had a foil, I disliked it, because of scratches and fingerprints, it looked very cheap.

masterv1 said:
I like the feel of the back with the glass, because of rounded edges. Also less fingerprints and it's easy to remove them.
Before the glass I had a foil, I disliked it, because of scratches and fingerprints, it looked very cheap.
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Hmmm.. My main concern for the back is the fingerprints so maybe a good oleophobic coating on the glass after removing the ASF would be good... Or I could just get a cheap rear glass...
Speaking of the ASF, I've been using my bare screen for a while so I'll talk a little about it.
Feels good to be touching actual glass :angel:
But because there is no coating on the glass, fingerprints and smudges build up very very quickly, and I had to clean it frequently. Because there's no coating on it there's a bit of friction against your fingertips. I'm sure that some Rain-X or some sort of glass sealant will make the screen a lot more smooth (friction wise, there's no texture on the glass obviously).
Now don't expect the display to magically improve without the ASF. It doesn't become more vibrant, bright, or have any better viewing angles.
But don't think that removing the ASF is pretty much pointless and is a stupid move. The ASF is a stupid move. Unless you slap a screen protector over the ASF as soon as you get the phone, you are going to get scratches because the ASF is so soft. So I got fed up with the marks and decided to just remove it. Now you have glass that is actually hard. Some people are just anti-protector and that's perfectly fine. The Dragontrail glass is tough and it's not gonna get scratched that easily. I think running the bare glass with some sort of sealant, oleophobic coating , or a mix you'll have a nice feeling anti-fingerprint glass. Just reapply when the coating wears off.

shteren said:
sorry to see that buddy.... try nillkin next time it's smaller than the screen so it's very easy to fit, i did it without hinges, and it's also super slick, i sometimes have a hard time texting cos my fingers are sliding on the glass...
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Please quote wisely !!!

I'm about to order one of these too since it's the only one that doesn't have those ugly cutouts.
Did you order them from this page: apeiros.stores.jp?
I tried ordering from Japanese Amazon but they wouldn't ship them outside of Japan unfortunately.
I'm thinking of getting the front & back set since their camera opening also looks pretty snug on the back. Slightly worried about the flash though.
Any new pictures?

Anon of Holland said:
I'm about to order one of these too since it's the only one that doesn't have those ugly cutouts.
Did you order them from this page: apeiros.stores.jp?
I tried ordering from Japanese Amazon but they wouldn't ship them outside of Japan unfortunately.
I'm thinking of getting the front & back set since their camera opening also looks pretty snug on the back. Slightly worried about the flash though.
Any new pictures?
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Yep you need to order from their page here which is specifically for out of Japan orders.
Then just put in your info like normal and don't worry about the state. You can repeat all the info in the comments field just in case.
I'm actually picking the new one up today and I'll have new pictures up soon. I didn't buy the back though.
There is actually no 0.2mm version set so you'll have to purchase the back glass separately here.

[Review] Rhinoshield

Disclaimer: Evolutive Labs offered pre-orderers a discount for posting neutral reviews. This means I already decided to buy this product before the offer was made & my purchase decision was in no way affected by this proposition - as it was made after I had already paid for it, I was not offered a free sample or anything & I am / will try to be impartial & objective.
Ordinarily I would not post this, but after reading some user reviews I think it will add balance for current, prospective & future owners of this & any other supported devices - also makes it easier to find in searches. Also, apologies for picture quality!
The kit was received in a sturdy envelope, it included some nice packaging with product details & application instructions, the screen protectors, cloth, card to help apply, dust removal stickers (very useful). Here is a picture of the contents - I opted for front & back protectors:
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
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From what I've seen, this seems like a standard selection of tools provided by most high end (possibly low end?) suppliers, but its all useful stuff & much more than you get in the box with the supplied protector from Sony (if you get one!). Note: all these items can easily be substitued with makeshift items you have around the house e.g. credit card, sellotape, tissue paper, but its nice & convenient that its all provided as a kit.
Application
I found it very easy to apply the screen protector. Youtube how to do this & you get a lot of tips! Evolutive labs have a good video themselves, which is reassuring. The trickiest bit is aligning everything up. My advice is take your time. This is the first screen protector I've ever applied with zero bubbles at the end & it wasn't luck because I did front & back. The dust removal stickers are essential here because after you have wiped the screen, then dabbed it with the sticker you will still inevitably end up with some stubborn area down the side edge or slap bang in the middle of the screen because you are taking your time to line it up, so some dust might get in. You will need to get the sticker underneath the protector to dab the sticky part of the protector & the screen to get rid of the dust. If there is no dust, there are no bubbles - you can push the air out to the sides - use the card or the cloth to do this. Note: I read one person found that it wasn't sticking / someone else did wet application - this is not necessary. Be 100% sure you have peeled off the correct side (labelled 'Back' iirc). I messed up aligning the front 2-3 times so had to peel it off & do it again (don't be afraid to do this if you're a perfectionist but try to avoid it), it still stuck down fine after all that. What I did find was that the 'Front' tab used to pull the front off covered the cutout for the sensors, so that part had to be aligned blind - you have to use some other points of reference (front camera, speaker, frame...) which made it a little tricky. The back was much easier, the flash is small so get that little circle cutout right & make sure its straight & you're good to go.
Other things I noticed: when pulling off the front sticker off the protectors, it had a tendency to pull the protector off that corner at the same time so be careful with this - don't undo all your hard work right at the end. I slid the cloth in behind the tab to make sure the protector stayed stuck down as I removed the front - you will see some air bubbles appear as you pull the tab so just push them out to keep it stuck down. Also, after I took the front off the protector I noticed some small "scratches" around the cutouts on both front & back protectors. Was disappointed with this at first, but after a few days use they seem to have disappeared (self-repairing!, jk), so don't know what that was about (see pics).
Now its on
The screen still looks superb with the protector on. It feels really smooth under the finger using the touchscreen. It does pick up fingerprints but these usually wipe themselves off in my pocket. It is a big improvement over no protector at all. Also, you can only really tell on the back that there are fingerprints at all because of that screen up front - but again, easy to wipe off if you're a bit OCD. I can't actually comment on the impact protection because I haven't dropped it & don't intend to do this intentionally as this is my main phone but if it happens by accident I'll update this with the results - regardless of whether the screen breaks or not. It has been mentioned already, I will mention it here, the screen on my phone without the protector is very flush with the frame, so with the protector on I notice it is very slightly raised above the frame. This means when you grabbing your phone out of your pocket & you pick it up from the side you can feel the edge of the protector - I wouldn't say its sharp but you do notice the edge. It would have been nice if it was rounded at the edge - maybe the tempered glass protectors are like that? If your device has the screen slightly recessed from the frame you won't have this feeling as it is very slight - the screen protector itself is very thin.
Here are some more pictures:
Front top:
The bits at the top edge that look like bubbles are actually reflections - it does maintain the high gloss look of the bare glass, plus I'm not a good / patient enough photographer to get the right shot!
Front bottom:
Front from afar:
Barely can tell there is a screen protector on this. All I would improve is making the speaker a proper cutout i.e. surround it with protector, rather than the U shaped cut - I think all protectors for this phone are like that at the moment - hopefully someone improves that part of the design, then it will be really stealthy.
Back top:
(Again with the reflection looking like a small bubble strip!)
Back bottom:
Nice and flush
Back from afar:
This is really well done, cannot tell its there
Strange self-repairing scratches around the cutouts:
Conclusion
Pros:
Get everything you need to apply it in the pack
Easy to apply, nice & sticky, even after a few attempts
Feels great under the finger
No visible impact on screen quality
Cons (hopeful improvemets):
Nice to have a proper cutout for speakers
Edge could be smoother / rounded
Two more dust removal stickers in the pack would be ideal
Price for front & back might put some people off
I never really understood tempered glass protectors - essentially you're protecting glass with...glass. Maybe I'm missing something here so missing out but everyone has their preference, as long as you are happy at the end of the day. I'm very happy with this product, so hopefully it lasts the lifetime of the phone! If you made it this far, thanks for reading, if you would like to get this, buy direct from the makers Evolutive Labs - Rhinoshield for the Z3 Compact

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I never really understood tempered glass protectors - essentially you're protecting glass with...glass. Maybe I'm missing something here so missing out but everyone has their preference, as long as you are happy at the end of the day. I'm very happy with this product, so hopefully it lasts the lifetime of the phone! If you made it this far, thanks for reading, if you would like to get this, buy direct from the makers Evolutive Labs - Rhinoshield for the Z3 Compact
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Great review :good:
The thing about tempered glass protectors is very simple in my opinion, or in my case.
Phone: +- 500$
Tempered glass protector: 30$
Which one would you rather break? The 500$ one or the 30$?
When you have a tempered glass protector on the front and back you can essentially use the phone without a case, because most of the time only the tempered glass protectors will break.

I see your point, that it is far more desirable to lose the $30 protector than the phone. The thing is, if I do accidentally drop my phone I would much rather the screen protector not break at all, because I don't want to have to replace it...ever, if possible. As far as I'm aware, this doesn't shatter / fracture like glass & the oleophobic coating feels really good (does the glass on this phone have an oleophobic coating? I never found an answer to that...)
I will have to see how this one stands the test of time, but the glass ones do prove popular. In any event, I think everyone believes some protection is better than no protection. Also, I don't use cases so hoping for maximum protection on front & back. Now only time will tell...

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I installed them this week and this is ruining it for me, it doesn't feel nice in hands anymore, I hesitate to remove it from the back.
For the front: I never used screen protectors before (got scared of broken glass on Z3 compact posts) so I think the plastic feeling/finger marks are also very annoying but I guess they are all like that.
The speaker cut is ugly.
I might try a tampered glass protector if I find a high quality one like the dbrand.glass ones

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All I would improve is making the speaker a proper cutout i.e. surround it with protector, rather than the U shaped cut - I think all protectors for this phone are like that at the moment - hopefully someone improves that part of the design, then it will be really stealthy.
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The Orzly tempered glass does not have this cut-out but it covers both the proximity and front camera.

Great review, please give your experience with the camera and flashlight. All pictures are overexposed by the light absorbed by the rhino back protection. The cut outs are way to tight to overcome this problem.
= serious flaw

Hi, as I mentioned I'm only a very amateur photographer & based on the pictures I've taken on my old phone this seems a big step up. I would have taken before & after shots to compare, but wasn't aware of the problem. I can't really tell if the photo is overexposed when using flash / fill flash, it seems pretty normal to me but I know there are others who are most probably more knowledgeable than me in this area who are experiencing similar concerns. I do agree that the cutout for the flash is very tight but the cutout for the camera seems pretty good for me. Hopefully Evo labs take this seriously & improve the design. Good luck

As a picture says more than a thousand words..
Here are 2 shots to compare. Same settings, app and darkness room.
Also 2 other pictures to show how much flashlight is absorbed.
Edit: The problem will be addressed having bigger cuts for the camera and flashlight. A free replacement including free shipping can be requested by the producers.

Received replacement with 'bigger' gap for the flashlight. Difference is not noticeable, same problems. Don't buy the back protection from rhino shield.

I find the UltimateShield better. It doesn't feel as sharp on the edges and doesn't attract as much fingerprints.
Also it's only £9.99 which is much cheaper than the Rhinoshield

Just installed the Rhino Shield on my Z3 compact and I'm very curious how they will last. I was a backer on the original kickstarter campaign for the Nexus 4, had a bit of mixed feeling back then.
Installation went almost perfect. Let's see how the Rhino Shield holds up during use.
It works perfectly with my Puro ultra slim case. I'll post some shots later.

I've been using this for a while now. I like it. I just wish that it wasn't that easily scratched.

Nillkin Mi A1 accessories small review

Nillkin Mi A1 accessories small review
After 1 week my Mi A1 accessories finally arrived!
A few add-ons to my Mi A1: Nillkin Amazing H+ tempered glass screen protector, Nillkin USB Type-C 5V/2A charging and data cable, Nillkin Mi 5x/A1 Frosted Shield case (Black). Price stated as off 10/28/2017, (on discount)
EDIT (Nov 1): Added Nillkin Amazing H tempered glass screen protector
EDIT (Dec 16): Re-applied Nillkin Amazing H+ Pro tempered glass screen protector
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First, start off with the screen protector:
Nillkin Amazing H+ tempered glass screen protector ~$6 USD
Recommended if you are highly skilled, you need to be highly skilled to apply the screen protector perfectly and no mistakes. Because once you get air bubbles underneath the screen protector, it's nearly impossible to get it out. Plus if you remove and reapply, you will pretty much get permanent bubbles at the corner. Once you lift it up even with little force, the adhesive is pretty much destroyed. Other than those cons I will think it's an okay screen protector, if you can get it on spot the first time without air bubbles.
It's coated with oleophobic coating, so you will probably get less fingerprint on your screen, it's thin with 0.2mm thickness (can flex slightly more without breaking it comparing to conventional screen protector).
Conclusion: It's an excellent screen protector if you can apply it in one go perfect alignment, no dust etc. Otherwise if you are a newbie (like me) it's definitely not for you, look for other screen protector or ask someone who is great at installing screen protector apply it for you. But for the price, I can't complain. I will get another thicker one (0.3mm) in few days time as I don't like imperfect applications.
Tips: Do not take out the screen protector until you are ready to apply it. Use all the accessories Nillkin provided before applying the screen protector, clean your screen with wet & dry wipes first, and then use the anti-static film to remove remaining dust on the screen. Your screen shouldn't pick up any dust for 2-3 mins unless you are in a very dusty place. When you finally ready to install the screen protector, remove it from the protective film case and then apply it on your screen. Don't peel off the adhesive protection film altogether at start, instead pull 30% off and then try align to your screen properly, once confirmed then only peel it off completely. If you have bubbles on the side, just keep pressure on it for around 1-2 mins and they will be gone.
2nd screen protector:
Nillkin Amazing H tempered glass screen protector ~$5 USD
Highly recommended, this one the original Amazing H screen protector is much more better than the H+ screen protector. It doesn't have the slight color fade after applying compared to the H+ version. Although it is slightly thicker (0.3mm) and doesn't curve like the H+ at the edges, I still recommend this one over the H+, and check it out! No halo effect, rainbow effect, ring of light effect nonsense.
Just get this one if your just an average user and needs some basic protection (of course this one also have oleophobic coating), this one will do the job perfectly, and it's cheaper too.
USB cable:
Nillkin USB Type-C 5V/2A charging and data cable ~$3
Recommended, supports 5V and 2A charging which our phone supports, supports data connectivity too. You can wrap it up if you don't need to excessive length of it. The Type A connector are also reversible, which is a plus.
For some reason I felt that the cable quality is not that great compared to my 2 years old Nillkin Micro-USB cable, seems like they have cut cost in order to sell it at cheaper price. But it does the job perfectly.
Conclusion: If you are not looking for fancy cables and just want a flat and cheap cable, this one is definitely for you.
Case:
Nillkin Mi 5x/A1 Frosted Shield case ~$5.50
Highly recommended. I always bought Nillkin case, although it doesn't cover the upper and bottom part of your phone. It looks really slick and provide very comfortable grip for you. Note that the cover only give very minor buffer between your screen and surface if you put your phone upside down. Adding any tempered glass will definitely cause it higher than the case. Although it only gives basic protection, but it doesn't look that bulky compared to those TPU case.
I always love Nillkin case, they made very good cases for each phone, and their quality is very good too. (Although I got face some crack in old case before, but it's rare)
Conclusion: If you are looking for a case that won't make your phone looks bulky and add some grip, this case will probably suits you. But take note that only gives basic protection, any drops will be bad.

It's covered flashlight ?

Mad4Red said:
It's covered flashlight ?
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What you mean by covered flashlight? The case doesn't cover the flashlight, it cut very precisely on the camera lens and flashlight, nothing get covered.

soralz said:
What you mean by covered flashlight? The case doesn't cover the flashlight, it cut very precisely on the camera lens and flashlight, nothing get covered.
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Ok. On photo it's looks like half of flash lite is covered.

Mad4Red said:
Ok. On photo it's looks like half of flash lite is covered.
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Oh. Don't worry nothing gets covered.

is it hard case? can you show me inside material? is it rubber?

Trace you from lowyat forum. Thumb up for all the details description and image taken. jz bought the device n waiting for shipping, Hope to see you come up with more sharing regarding this device in term of software and apps optimization.

jinshah said:
is it hard case? can you show me inside material? is it rubber?
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Not really rubber, it's kinda like hard plastic with slightly coated with rubber material
keithkeat19 said:
Trace you from lowyat forum. Thumb up for all the details description and image taken. jz bought the device n waiting for shipping, Hope to see you come up with more sharing regarding this device in term of software and apps optimization.
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No problem bro, hope you like the case :highfive:

Hard time applying the screen protector.The second step where you have to peel off the 2nd sticker didn't go as planned lol.Ad to use a tape to peel it off.
The cover is pretty good too.But any falls can make a damage..Waiting for the Temper to arrive now!

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Flosmall.com said:
Hello, friend. After I see the Nillkin screen protector on A1, I have some doubts, as the edge part is a little cracked from the photo. I don't know why this. As Nillkin is a good quality phone accessory brand. If the Nillkin screen protectors can be 2 pcs pack, then it is better. As if you are a newbie, and you broke the first A1 screen protector by careless, you can try the second one.
As we are the seller, so we sincerely invite any people who are interested in our Xiaomi A1 screen protector kit for free. 10 candidates are needed and no money at all. Just the real feedback to prove our customer values. If you are interested, you can contact us at [email protected] , emails are replied within 1 working day.
Why we choose this kind of screen protector for Xiaomi Mi A1? As we know, currently a lot of phones are made based on curved screen. It is a challenge for screen protector manufacturers. If the screen is flat, who does not like transparent full screen coverage protector? But now it is a curved screen phones era. While glasses cannot bend. So 2 solutions to solve this problem.
1. Transparent screen protector with curved edge not covered
Disadvantage: The screen protector is smaller than Xiaomi Mi A1 whole screen and it can only cover the flat part and left the curved edge not covered. Anyhow, if you have a protective case which can hold the A1 front space by little, it can be a good makeup for this issue. Besides, it is not that easy to install as you need to align the screen protector with the phone flat screen by eyes. You need a screen protection applicator, the screen applicator makes perfect alignment for Xiaomi Mi A1 and screen protector. Cleaning cloth and sticky dust remover makes bubble and dust free application.
Advantages: High transparency and good touch compatible. As there is full glue under the whole screen part, it will keep the touch sensitivity.
2. Full screen protection protector for Xiaomi A1 Kit
Disadvantages: This full screen protection protector is with glue on the edge only. In the middle there is no glue. So it will make the screen less sensitivity for some flaw screen protectors. The flaw rate is about 1%.
Advantages: It is full screen protectors so you will not see white edge at all. And flosmall put a TPU transparent case for Xiaomi A1. Besides there is a lanyard so you can carry the phone anywhere you want.
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You got my attention. Can you provide me to try this product?
Sent from my Mi A1 using XDA Labs

Free Trial Of Xiaomi Mi A1 Screen Protector Kit From Flosmall
heehaa123 said:
You got my attention. Can you provide me to try this product?
Sent from my Mi A1 using XDA Labs
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Hello friend. thanks for your interests in our products! Sure we can have a try on this product! Can you send us email at [email protected] and tell some information about yourself? Like your country for example.

Flosmall.com said:
Hello, friend. After I see the Nillkin screen protector on A1, I have some doubts, as the edge part is a little cracked from the photo. I don't know why this. As Nillkin is a good quality phone accessory brand. If the Nillkin screen protectors can be 2 pcs pack, then it is better. As if you are a newbie, and you broke the first A1 screen protector by careless, you can try the second one.
As we are the seller, so we sincerely invite any people who are interested in our Xiaomi A1 screen protector kit for free. 10 candidates are needed and no money at all. Just the real feedback to prove our customer values. If you are interested, you can contact us at [email protected] , emails are replied within 1 working day.
Why we choose this kind of screen protector for Xiaomi Mi A1? As we know, currently a lot of phones are made based on curved screen. It is a challenge for screen protector manufacturers. If the screen is flat, who does not like transparent full screen coverage protector? But now it is a curved screen phones era. While glasses cannot bend. So 2 solutions to solve this problem.
1. Transparent screen protector with curved edge not covered
Disadvantage: The screen protector is smaller than Xiaomi Mi A1 whole screen and it can only cover the flat part and left the curved edge not covered. Anyhow, if you have a protective case which can hold the A1 front space by little, it can be a good makeup for this issue. Besides, it is not that easy to install as you need to align the screen protector with the phone flat screen by eyes. You need a screen protection applicator, the screen applicator makes perfect alignment for Xiaomi Mi A1 and screen protector. Cleaning cloth and sticky dust remover makes bubble and dust free application.
Advantages: High transparency and good touch compatible. As there is full glue under the whole screen part, it will keep the touch sensitivity.
2. Full screen protection protector for Xiaomi A1 Kit
Disadvantages: This full screen protection protector is with glue on the edge only. In the middle there is no glue. So it will make the screen less sensitivity for some flaw screen protectors. The flaw rate is about 1%.
Advantages: It is full screen protectors so you will not see white edge at all. And flosmall put a TPU transparent case for Xiaomi A1. Besides there is a lanyard so you can carry the phone anywhere you want.
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would love to join if u want to post it here

Dr Grato said:
would love to join if u want to post it here
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Hello friend. If you are interested in our free trial, please write to [email protected] and tell your country information also.

Nillkin H+ is rubbish, avoid. Does not contact from screen protector edge 1mm inside left and right edges. Somehow have a huge scratch already after only 2 days of application

Official Mi case
Official Mi case looks way more trendier!

Any opinions about the screen protector that comes with the nillkin frosted case?

mparmpas122321 said:
Any opinions about the screen protector that comes with the nillkin frosted case?
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If you don't mind it will get scratched from day 1 then I'd say it's doing pretty good at protecting your screen. Plus it won't have those Halo / Rainbow effect etc. kinds of problems.

My friend i want to ask you if the coverage area of the screen is the same between Nillkin Amazing H and Nillkin Amazing H+ Pro?

konstantinos77 said:
My friend i want to ask you if the coverage area of the screen is the same between Nillkin Amazing H and Nillkin Amazing H+ Pro?
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Same, just thickness difference and Amazing H+ Pro is thinner and slightly curved at the edges.