Broken Rear Camera Glass? - Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra Questions &

I have been noticing these reports from people saying that their rear camera glass has been breaking on their own without the phone falling down the ground and having them in really good cases.
Imagine checking your phone out and seeing the camera glass cracked...
Anyone experienced this?

RandomJazz said:
I have been noticing these reports from people saying that their rear camera glass has been breaking on their own without the phone falling down the ground and having them in really good cases.
Imagine checking your phone out and seeing the camera glass cracked...
Anyone experienced this?
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No issue here but i have a tempered glass protector on my lens.

xTheDevilx said:
No issue here but i have a tempered glass protector on my lens.
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I am waiting on a dbrand skin!

RandomJazz said:
I am waiting on a dbrand skin!
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They're nice skins was thinking about getting one but I'm getting a case with a sliding cover so when i don't use the camera it will be protected just by sliding the camera lens cover on the phone case.

xTheDevilx said:
They're nice skins was thinking about getting one but I'm getting a case with a sliding cover so when i don't use the camera it will be protected just by sliding the camera lens cover on the phone case.
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I saw those, really interesting but those dbrand teardown skins look so good. Wanted to give them a shot, so I got those plus a few clear cases to try it out.

RandomJazz said:
I saw those, really interesting but those dbrand teardown skins look so good. Wanted to give them a shot, so I got those plus a few clear cases to try it out.
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Let us know how good they are after hearing about the camera being shattered on there own i didn't want to take that chance at the moment I'm using a Spigen Hybrid Neo Case that i won. But will be replacing it with that case I'm getting for that camera protection but still waiting for it to get delivered.

If you drop your phone, its going to be 50/50 whether you break anything. Just don't drop your phone.
I would recommend a glass protector as the addition of a skin can reduce the brittle effect and absorb a lot of the forces
There are a lot of people also saying the glass broke without them doing anything. TBH I find this VERY hard to believe...

cheetah2k said:
If you drop your phone, its going to be 50/50 whether you break anything. Just don't drop your phone.
I would recommend a glass protector as the addition of a skin can reduce the brittle effect and absorb a lot of the forces
There are a lot of people also saying the glass broke without them doing anything. TBH I find this VERY hard to believe...
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Same here I don't believe it looks like it was intentionally broken the hole where the cracks are look too precise.

I've applied a Spigen GlasR protector on mine. Works perfect, and doesn't introduce an awful haze to photos when using the flash either. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0844KGLZJ/
I've tried one other that advertised itself as being edge to edge but wasn't, and produced horrendous photo quality compared to the Spigen

Seems like a skin over the lens is a real sensible option. You don't have to worry about a glass cover that may affect camera lens clarity and you still get some protection to the overall camera system.

jonboi said:
I've applied a Spigen GlasR protector on mine. Works perfect, and doesn't introduce an awful haze to photos when using the flash either. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0844KGLZJ/
I've tried one other that advertised itself as being edge to edge but wasn't, and produced horrendous photo quality compared to the Spigen
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That looks like a really good lens protector how's the quality of the images when you use that zoom feature? i read on that review that it had issues with it on.

I just read an article on Techspot this morning for the days news. Some are theorizing there is some sort of gas inside the glass and it explodes outwards. If that is the case then no glass protector is gonna help with that problem. The BS part is Samsung saying its cosmetic damage and not covered under the origianl warranty. So that will cost you $400.00 dollars to repair. Or if you have Premium care it will cost $100.00 for the deductable. If it turns out this is a defect they should be fixing it free. I guess time will tell. As of now only a couple dozen have reported it.
https://www.techspot.com/news/85027-owners-find-galaxy-s20-ultra-rear-camera-glass.html

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I just read an article on Techspot this morning for the days news. Some are theorizing there is some sort of gas inside the glass and it explodes outwards. If that is the case then no glass protector is gonna help with that problem. The BS part is Samsung saying its cosmetic damage and not covered under the origianl warranty. So that will cost you $400.00 dollars to repair. Or if you have Premium care it will cost $100.00 for the deductable. If it turns out this is a defect they should be fixing it free. I guess time will time. As of now only a couple dozen have reported it.
https://www.techspot.com/news/85027-owners-find-galaxy-s20-ultra-rear-camera-glass.html
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The real question is though why would they put gas between the glass? I think it's time manufactures stopped using Gorilla Glass and use Tempered Glass instead.

jonboi said:
I've applied a Spigen GlasR protector on mine. Works perfect, and doesn't introduce an awful haze to photos when using the flash either. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0844KGLZJ/
I've tried one other that advertised itself as being edge to edge but wasn't, and produced horrendous photo quality compared to the Spigen
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No problem with dust in the holes?

xTheDevilx said:
That looks like a really good lens protector how's the quality of the images when you use that zoom feature? i read on that review that it had issues with it on.
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DoKaTSuYa said:
No problem with dust in the holes?
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No issues with the zoom. I fkd up the install of the first one, went on incorrectly and didn't line up. The second attempt was perfect and holes where they should be. No issues with image quality or pics with flash.
The only hole in the protector is for the mic, and so far has been no issue with dust accumulation, still clean as a whistle.

jonboi said:
No issues with the zoom. I fkd up the install of the first one, went on incorrectly and didn't line up. The second attempt was perfect and holes where they should be. No issues with image quality or pics with flash.
The only hole in the protector is for the mic, and so far has been no issue with dust accumulation, still clean as a whistle.
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I noticed with the one i got from the Bay i get glare from the flash so might end up getting this one eventually.

This is why I rather use a skin or just be careful about how I use the phone/lie it down on surfaces. Because of the glare and other lens issues while trying to snap images. Rather not get anything in the way of the camera lenses.

I got a glass protector but it was really bad. So the skin should be a better solution.
Well, no idea how it can happen without dropping the phone.

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steinheil vs martin field vs boxwave

so i'm debating on which to get i heard they are all very good i just never used any one of them so i'm not sure. anybody have an opinion on which is the best hard screen protector?
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Got a 3-pack with 3 day shipping for $9.
However, if I had to choose...I would go with boxwave
I was actually debating over the box wave and the Steinheil and ended up ordering the Steinheil just because from what i read and peoples reviews it seemed like a premium product for the same basic price as the boxwave one (although.. they are prob the same damn thing... just like Zagg vs others that are made from the same 3m product)...
I ordered the anti-glare and it shipped yesterday.. so will let ya know when it gets here.
currently i have bodyguardz and didnt like the rubbery feel of it... i ordered the steinheil crystal and will post up a review when i receive it
so it looks like everyone is leaning toward the steinheil more then? what i want to know is the cost of the martin field justified?
I just got the Steinheil today and these jackoffs didn't cut any holes in the shield for the front facing camera or light sensors making the shield pretty much worthless
Martin fields ftw!
martin fields is cut perfectly. even has a lens cover. crystal clear on the Evo (and HD2). steinheil was crap. would've loved to have supported a california based company, but they need to iron out the kinks in their screen designs.
timothydoanpham said:
so it looks like everyone is leaning toward the steinheil more then? what i want to know is the cost of the martin field justified?
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Doubt it.. there are only so many manufactures of the material that these things are made of... its prob made from the same material.
knives of ice said:
I just got the Steinheil today and these jackoffs didn't cut any holes in the shield for the front facing camera or light sensors making the shield pretty much worthless
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its a clear piece of plastic. I havent got mine yet, but i doubt you need a cutout for the camera or light sensor.
frettfreak said:
i doubt you need a cutout for the camera or light sensor.
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Obviously you have never shopped for a real camera. I know the front facing vga is not super high quality, but in the camera world it's all about the glass. If you put anything in front of it, yes especially "clear" plastic, it will affect the quality. The light sensor though will probably be fine, but who knows, it could be enough to make everything brighter and look suckier.
not sure about that; I have a wrapsol ultra package on my evo, which, on the screen side, covers up the camera and light sensor, and, they both work perfectly..I have had lots of video chats, and my image is a clear as a bell, and the light sensor works perfectly
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Obviously you have never shopped for a real camera. I know the front facing vga is not super high quality, but in the camera world it's all about the glass. If you put anything in front of it, yes especially "clear" plastic, it will affect the quality. The light sensor though will probably be fine, but who knows, it could be enough to make everything brighter and look suckier.
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News flash... this is a cell phone... and these are 99.9% optically clear pieces of plastic... if you are trying to shoot the cover of glamour.. you might want to grab your dslr for that... Oh.. and you probably arent taking ANY pics with the 1.3mp in the front which is what this plastic covers up.
And yes, i do know about cameras, lenses and shopping for one.. but.. as i hope you are aware.. this is a cell phone (which was stated above just for clarification)
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not sure about that; I have a wrapsol ultra package on my evo, which, on the screen side, covers up the camera and light sensor, and, they both work perfectly..I have had lots of video chats, and my image is a clear as a bell, and the light sensor works perfectly
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Thanks for the reinforcement... I dont have mine yet so i cant say that.. but i KNOW it wont interfere with the phone... lol
why not just use a hole punch on it? where the camera is
frettfreak said:
Thanks for the reinforcement... I dont have mine yet so i cant say that.. but i KNOW it wont interfere with the phone... lol
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yeah, I was concerned when I got it that the front camera would be messed up by covering it up, but, that isnt the case....of course the back side has cut outs for the kickstand and the 8mp camera..
frettfreak said:
News flash... this is a cell phone... and these are 99.9% optically clear pieces of plastic... if you are trying to shoot the cover of glamour.. you might want to grab your dslr for that... Oh.. and you probably arent taking ANY pics with the 1.3mp in the front which is what this plastic covers up.
And yes, i do know about cameras, lenses and shopping for one.. but.. as i hope you are aware.. this is a cell phone (which was stated above just for clarification)
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Don't waste your time. Its like arguing with a rock. Also the front is glass not plastic. Unless you meant the screen protectors. I like steinheil - is it out yet? They said this week.
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yeah, I have posts on forums saying they have released them
wase4711 said:
yeah, I was concerned when I got it that the front camera would be messed up by covering it up, but, that isnt the case....of course the back side has cut outs for the kickstand and the 8mp camera..
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Did you get the clear or the anti-fingerprint?
mrmomoman said:
Don't waste your time. Its like arguing with a rock. Also the front is glass not plastic. Unless you meant the screen protectors. I like steinheil - is it out yet? They said this week.
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I did mean the screen protector and yes, they are out... I am hoping mine shows up today (it shipped on Tuesday)
http://www.sgpstore.com/index.php/cPath/23_33
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Did you get the clear or the anti-fingerprint?/QUOTE]
I bought the WRAPSOL Ultra, Full body protector, which is clear and anti fingerprint..its sort of like a ZAGG, but no orange peel, and is super strong..they claim you can drop the phone with no damage, and its so tough I believe it, but wont bother confirming their claims!
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I have the Martin Fields and really like it - it's not the same as an Invisible Shield, since it's a rigid plastic not a flexible one. I tried a shield and ended up getting crap underneath - the fields one is washable with mild soap, so even if you get stuff underneath it's easy to deal with.
redrazr7791 said:
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Got a 3-pack with 3 day shipping for $9.
However, if I had to choose...I would go with boxwave
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not happy with handheld.... their protector covers the front cam... and trying to take pics is very blurry

DCMUGEN Screen Protectors

Just noticed that DCMUGEN is making EVO screen protectors. I used to use their products with my iphone and really liked the quality/clarity of them. They are made from Japanese PET material (insert joke about asians eating cats here). I think they are nice alternative to the $12.99ers. I also ordered a Steinheil so I can compare and see if its worth 10x the price. I'll post in a few weeks.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250643856306
I also ordered one of their clear TPU cases (even comes with a free screen protector) i ordered these from a few different places so I'll post when I get them and let you all know the differences: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350369576859
and no I don't work for them, I think they are a little to far from Wisconsin
edit: Received my Steinheil Ultra Clear in the mail today. Great quality! Going to be tough to compete with this, although for the price i'd hope so!
it protects the entire screen including the camera and the buttons. clarity is nice, feels smooth-- not too different then the glass itself.
I used stuff from DCUMUGEN non my TP2 and it was top quality. I beta tested some protectors and he changed the design immediately after my feedback. The next gen ones were perfect.
no cutout for the front cam? could cause some issues later. also i would really prefer a protector that covered the capacitive buttons at the bottom. i think im going to keep looking, probably the seidio one for me.
I have yet to see a protector that had a cut out for the front cam. Why would you want one?
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Also i was under the impression that it did cover the buttom butons. Guess ill find out when it gets here.
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The Zagg shield I got at Best Buy had the cut out for the camera and covered the bottom buttons, but I didn't like it. While it is true that it would't scratch, it was so sticky that you couldn't slide your finger on it either. It also cost way too much. I ended up just getting the ones from the Sprint store, and even though they don't cover the bottom buttons, I like them much better.
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I've got one of these that came with their clear case. Yes it doesn't cover the bottom buttons but it is so smooth that you cannot tell it's there. I really like it and I wasn't even planning on getting a screen protector. I only used this because it came with the case but I was pleasantly surprised.
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I've found that screen protectors are not helpful.
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SharkUW said:
I've found that screen protectors are not helpful.
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I have yet to scratch any glass screen, so i'm not sure why i now feel the need to put one on, especially seeing as i have both sprint and best buy insurance on the phone! I guess I worry about it slightly because I've seen many other phones with scratched screens... Using a case with a lay-on-the-table design is probably good enough for screen protection.
wfrandy said:
I ended up just getting the ones from the Sprint store, and even though they don't cover the bottom buttons, I like them much better.
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does anyone know where to pick up screen protectors like the Sprint ones that only cover the actual display and none of the black area? I'm sure someone makes them for 99 cents.. i'd like to try them out, but not for the $ sprint is asking.
OneStepAhead said:
does anyone know where to pick up screen protectors like the Sprint ones that only cover the actual display and none of the black area? I'm sure someone makes them for 99 cents.. i'd like to try them out, but not for the $ sprint is asking.
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ebay or amazon will have something.
i havent scratched the evo yet and never scratched my hero at all, definitely want a case that has a lip over the front so I can lay it down on a table face down though. most likely seidio active right now. not sure if i want to spend the extra $10 on the screen protector yet, but maybe.
why a cutout for the camera? a scratch on the screep protector will make the front cam blurry and so will smudges, which there usually are move of on screen protectors.
unless someone makes a knife proof, smudge proof, glare resistance screen protector i think i might just pass though.
davebu said:
ebay or amazon will have something.
i havent scratched the evo yet and never scratched my hero at all, definitely want a case that has a lip over the front so I can lay it down on a table face down though. most likely seidio active right now. not sure if i want to spend the extra $10 on the screen protector yet, but maybe.
why a cutout for the camera? a scratch on the screep protector will make the front cam blurry and so will smudges, which there usually are move of on screen protectors.
unless someone makes a knife proof, smudge proof, glare resistance screen protector i think i might just pass though.
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personally i'd rather the screen protector get scratched then the front camera! as long as it stays fairly clear, it shouldn't effect the camera. i still have the plastic protector on the back camera that it came with, its got bubbles all over it and its kinda cloudy-- and still the rear camera looks great. so i'm thinking this steinheil wont effect it at all. The front camera quality isn't that important to me anyhow, since I only use it to see myself. i dont think i'll use the front camera too often, except for putting on makeup while i drive
zagg has cutout on camera only because they're not completely clear...pet material is pretty much invisible
davebu said:
no cutout for the front cam? could cause some issues later. also i would really prefer a protector that covered the capacitive buttons at the bottom. i think im going to keep looking, probably the seidio one for me.
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Boxwave has cutouts for the camera and sensors. I love their screen protectors. Unless I tell someone it's on, they don't know. Completely smooth and feels just like the actual glass.
Try Clarivue protectors... the best imop.... i've tried them all.
Just received my 5 pack of dc mugen screen protectors in the mail (took 10 days to get to me, including two weekends), and they're pretty decent.
I hadn't noticed in the ebay description that they don't cover the bottom touch buttons, not the biggest deal but would have liked the consistency.
The protectors don't show any image quality loss, or any loss of quality on the camera. They do look and feel very similar to the stock screen.
The cut isn't perfect, there's about 2mm of the width of the phone that the protector doesn't cover (combined between left and right). It's a little bit hard to line up the protector during the application process, I botched the first try but just about nailed it on the second.
Well worth the 3.49 I paid for five of these suckers, but I might try to find a full coverage one to see if I like it any better. I couldn't imagine I would like any other clear screen protectors better than these enough to pay 12-15 for one, hopefully I can find something similar with a fuller cut.
nhutpham said:
Just received my 5 pack of dc mugen screen protectors in the mail (took 10 days to get to me, including two weekends), and they're pretty decent.
I hadn't noticed in the ebay description that they don't cover the bottom touch buttons, not the biggest deal but would have liked the consistency.
The protectors don't show any image quality loss, or any loss of quality on the camera. They do look and feel very similar to the stock screen.
The cut isn't perfect, there's about 2mm of the width of the phone that the protector doesn't cover (combined between left and right). It's a little bit hard to line up the protector during the application process, I botched the first try but just about nailed it on the second.
Well worth the 3.49 I paid for five of these suckers, but I might try to find a full coverage one to see if I like it any better. I couldn't imagine I would like any other clear screen protectors better than these enough to pay 12-15 for one, hopefully I can find something similar with a fuller cut.
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Sounds like a good product for those of us with the Seidio Rugged

Camera lens

Is the camera lens made of glass?
I really don't want to put a protector on it fearing it would alter photos.
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I'm pretty sure you won't find a protector that covers the camera. Both my front and back protectors go around the camera.
fairly sure the camera lens is glass- mine already has two small chips in it. Not happy about it, as this is my first of 5+ phones to have anything like this happen to the camera.
Doesn't seem to effect the images, but i am still not pleased.
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I'm pretty sure you won't find a protector that covers the camera. Both my front and back protectors go around the camera.
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There is a company that offers a protector for the lens. I forgot which it is, but 1 does have it.
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There is a company that offers a protector for the lens. I forgot which it is, but 1 does have it.
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It's the Martin Fields one, 99% sure
sorry to revive this thread but is there anyone that knows for sure if the camera lens cover is glass of plastic? just curious because i have some scratches on mine that i was going to try to buff out with a plastic-x headlight scratch remover.
this stuff works great on hard plastic and just wanted confirmation before applying it to a glass cover. thanks
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sorry to revive this thread but is there anyone that knows for sure if the camera lens cover is glass of plastic? just curious because i have some scratches on mine that i was going to try to buff out with a plastic-x headlight scratch remover.
this stuff works great on hard plastic and just wanted confirmation before applying it to a glass cover. thanks
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I don't think buffing is a good idea ...
yea i just have some scratches on the lens cover and was curious of the material. figure if i did try to use the plastic-x i may do more harm then good but was just curious. a little ocd. i guess if they get significantly worse i can always replace the rear housing. thanks

Screen protectors

Has anyone found one that actually fits properly? I purchased a pack of clear illumiShield and the dimensions are so far off it's comical.
I've tried several tempered glass, all have a halo..... I've also tried several of the "skin" ones, they are all so close they hang over with any use of the squeegee and then peel off pretty fast.
I ended up going with a "stiff" clear plastic one, like what came with the phone....But they leave about an 1/8 inch gap on the sides, which I can live with until I find a good tempered glass one.
I just tried the screen protectors from Skinomi, plus a gold carbon fiber skin; It was bright gold and didn't match at all. The fitment for both the screen protector and wrap are perfect.... I just can't stand a wet-applied screen protector. They do feel smoother, but there is always an orange-peel effect and the corners of these types of screen protectors tend to snag too easily and peel up.
TL;DR Skinomi wet is currently the only way to get full coverage.
The search continues...
I've purchased a couple of no-name glass ones on Amazon and there is a clear 1mm gap on each side *after* the tapered glass. If there is one thing I'd like to see happen is the end to the "2.5D" or whatever this beveled glass crap is called on phones it's annoying. These damn pocket computers are too expensive not to have some more time taken into building them to withstand day-to-day abuse.
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I've purchased a couple of no-name glass ones on Amazon and there is a clear 1mm gap on each side *after* the tapered glass. If there is one thing I'd like to see happen is the end to the "2.5D" or whatever this beveled glass crap is called on phones it's annoying. These damn pocket computers are too expensive not to have some more time taken into building them to withstand day-to-day abuse.
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I completely agree, aside from the fact that "2.5D" is a really stupid name for a radiused edge.
Every single one on Amazon has 1 star for not fitting. Kinda sucks.
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I vote for Skinomi. The screen protector is full coverage, there isn't a gap at all that exposes glass. I love wet installation, I can always get it juuuust right.
IQ Shield also has a wet apply for A7 now. So which is better u guys think?
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IQ Shield also has a wet apply for A7 now. So which is better u guys think?
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I tried it, sent it back.
It's cut so exact to size, that if you squeegee it any it stretches and hangs over the sides and peels off in a matter of days, sometimes just hours. If it's in a case, the case pushes on the sides and bubbles it up even quicker.
I thought I was alone with this frustration, but a couple other people have PM'd me they had the same issue with it.
I guess if you're patient, don't squeegee it too much.......and buy through Amazon where you can return it, it might be worth a try?
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I tried it, sent it back.
It's cut so exact to size, that if you squeegee it any it stretches and hangs over the sides and peels off in a matter of days, sometimes just hours. If it's in a case, the case pushes on the sides and bubbles it up even quicker.
I thought I was alone with this frustration, but a couple other people have PM'd me they had the same issue with it.
I guess if you're patient, don't squeegee it too much.......and buy through Amazon where you can return it, it might be worth a try?
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Got it, I'll give it a shot. I'll get a Skinomi just in case.
Guys Do you recommend moving from ZTE axon mini TO axon 7??
EdgeTheraited said:
Guys Do you recommend moving from ZTE axon mini TO axon 7??
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Absolutely if you can afford it, if you cannot don't.
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Absolutely if you can afford it, if you cannot don't.
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i can but Zte doesnt update and their customer service is so awful maybe gonna buy one plus 3
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i can but Zte doesnt update and their customer service is so awful maybe gonna buy one plus 3
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Their customer service is better than OnePlus, that's for damn sure.
Wrong thread to ask if you should move from Axon Mini to 7. But anyway, this glass protector seems to be pretty good so far.
https://www.amazon.com/TopAce-Premi...3030300&sr=8-1&keywords=axon+7+tempered+glass
Yes only the black border has adhesive but I haven't had issues with touch or anything. The black border gives it a nice look too. Capacitive buttons get covered but I've already gotten used to where they are located. Probably the best glass protector you can buy right now and I'll be sticking with it until something better comes out. Glass vs plastic feel is just no contest.
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Wrong thread to ask if you should move from Axon Mini to 7. But anyway, this glass protector seems to be pretty good so far.
https://www.amazon.com/TopAce-Premi...3030300&sr=8-1&keywords=axon+7+tempered+glass
Yes only the black border has adhesive but I haven't had issues with touch or anything. The black border gives it a nice look too. Capacitive buttons get covered but I've already gotten used to where they are located. Probably the best glass protector you can buy right now and I'll be sticking with it until something better comes out. Glass vs plastic feel is just no contest.
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Can you send us a picture of it? Thx!
Here's a pic of it. The gap on the right is mostly the gap from the case.
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Here's a pic of it. The gap on the right is mostly the gap from the case.
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I can't believe they cannot make a tgsp with the proper curves on the two sides. Grrr
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I can't believe they cannot make a tgsp with the proper curves on the two sides. Grrr
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Yup, this is going to be the best we'll get for awhile I think. They only do proper curved TGSP for popular devices like Note 7 and S7 Edge.
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Got it, I'll give it a shot. I'll get a Skinomi just in case.
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Is skinomi perfect fix at screen? Is there anyone can upload photos?
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What is the best non-Tempered glass screen protector for LG V20?

Since there don't seem to be any tempered glass screen protectors that cover the entire screen and stick properly to the curved edges, I'm looking for the next best option.
What is the best protective film for the V20?
So far, I have come across these two on eBay:
1. Nillkin HD Clear Crystal Transparent Thin Phone Screen Protector Film For LG V20
2. 2x Mikvon Armor Screen Protector for LG V20 Retail Package with accessories
Anyone have experience with either of these protectors? Are they worth buying?
I tried to find Skinomi on eBay but shipping to my country is not available.
Note. International shipping is important.
http://www.skinomi.com/lg-v20.html
have you checked their website
ricohz said:
http://www.skinomi.com/lg-v20.html
have you checked their website
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Yes I did but the shipping costs are way too high, at U$9.95 + U$4.00 it would cost more to ship to my country than the cost of the screen protector itself.
I got this one and it rocks! It goes all the way to sides and it doesn't attract fingerprints, without compromising the screen quality!
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ful...-Clear-Use-Layer-2nd-Gen-TPU/32770113161.html
The Armorsuit screen protectors have always treated me well. They seem to be clearer/have less of a "fuzz effect" than the others I've tried. They're wet application if that matters to you. I personally think it makes the process easier.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01JU43FQ2/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
Byte_76 said:
2. 2x Mikvon Armor Screen Protector for LG V20 Retail Package with accessories
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Mikvon goes from edge to edge. However it does not stick to the top and bottom curve of the phone. You will have a gap and it slowly collect dust. Also if you have a case, it might push on to the SP on the side.
ronaldyeo said:
I got this one and it rocks! It goes all the way to sides and it doesn't attract fingerprints, without compromising the screen quality!
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ful...-Clear-Use-Layer-2nd-Gen-TPU/32770113161.html
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Does this one have the problems I describe above?
ronaldyeo said:
I got this one and it rocks! It goes all the way to sides and it doesn't attract fingerprints, without compromising the screen quality!
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ful...-Clear-Use-Layer-2nd-Gen-TPU/32770113161.html
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Is this wet application? How much room is on the side? I use spigen case and looking for screen protector that doesn't interfere with it.
If the screen protector goes from edge to edge it has tendency to be peeled off by case.
Also does it cover entire screen from top to botton included lg logo?
Not a wet application. Just a dry one - you'll get quite a bit of bubbles but they clear up within a day. It's got about 1mm at the sides, cutting it a little close - slight off and you'll have that halo issue which I solved by snipping a bit off whichever corner.
eRRoRist said:
Mikvon goes from edge to edge. However it does not stick to the top and bottom curve of the phone. You will have a gap and it slowly collect dust. Also if you have a case, it might push on to the SP on the side.
Does this one have the problems I describe above?
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So far, I haven't seen such a problem. No dust or lint collecting on the sides. but like I mentioned, slight alignment issues and you'll probably have to trim it off using a cuticle scissors or something - that's what I did. :good::good:
Here's a video for reference. Pardon the quality, I got the cam for christmas so just fooling around with it.
https://youtu.be/R3K5P8B-aiI
ronaldyeo said:
So far, I haven't seen such a problem. No dust or lint collecting on the sides. but like I mentioned, slight alignment issues and you'll probably have to trim it off using a cuticle scissors or something - that's what I did. :good::good:
Here's a video for reference. Pardon the quality, I got the cam for christmas so just fooling around with it.
https://youtu.be/R3K5P8B-aiI
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Looks good!! Thank you for the detail review!!
It's definitely better then the Mikvon I got. The ads say "gold..." and the pic shows a tint of gold?? Don't see that in the video though, so it's just a normal TPU SP?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/accessories/finally-screen-protector-t3533549
It's tempered and no issues at all. I'm loving it.
eRRoRist said:
Looks good!! Thank you for the detail review!!
It's definitely better then the Mikvon I got. The ads say "gold..." and the pic shows a tint of gold?? Don't see that in the video though, so it's just a normal TPU SP?
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The gold is just the top film used during application. It's really just clear. Not too sure how a TPU SP is like but I reckon yes, it's just a normal clear version.
One word of advice, don't try to remove the cut-outs when you're removing film 1, leave it there, it's easier to remove that way - I learnt that the hard way.
Here's it now, the bubbles are pretty much gone and I haven't done anything specific to it. Perhaps playing some swiping games pushes the bubbles away :laugh:
https://youtu.be/ISTsEnkTVj0
Bump. Anyone find anything yet? Tried the highly recommended skinomi and that thing is crap. If you want to feel like you're touching an inner tube for a bike (minus the dirt) enjoy. But I can't stand that rubber feel. Ordered a different PET type from Amazon, hasn't come yet but hoping I'll have luck. Wet installations suck. And absolutely hate tempered glass. So, anyone have any PET type protectors to recommend that cover the whole screen?
Found one. Non-tempered glass, no orange peel feel, fits perfectly. 5$ on Amazon. Orzero LG V20 Screen Protector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GO1YXFQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3r5XybWYKE83Q
Here's photos of it installed.
Try this one. Lifetime warranty.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06X94J77F/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
shadowswittness said:
Try this one. Lifetime warranty.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06X94J77F/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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This thread is for non-tempered glass tho. I am one of few that hate the idea of covering glass with.... glass. Kind of an oxymoron in my eyes. Lol
pre4speed said:
This thread is for non-tempered glass tho. I am one of few that hate the idea of covering glass with.... glass. Kind of an oxymoron in my eyes. Lol
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Sorry about that. I misread the title.
pre4speed said:
Found one. Non-tempered glass, no orange peel feel, fits perfectly. 5$ on Amazon. Orzero LG V20 Screen Protector https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GO1YXFQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3r5XybWYKE83Q
Here's photos of it installed.
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Is it wet installation?
Also does come from side to side all the way? I just worry that might peel on the edges ones I put my case on.
netgar said:
Is it wet installation?
Also does come from side to side all the way? I just worry that might peel on the edges ones I put my case on.
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Nope, dry install. If centered correctly upon installation, it is complete full coverage. My tip is to get a deep steam in your bathroom, and make sure your hands are clean. I have no lifting from my case and I got a case that the phone slides into. It has been perfect since install. Only 1 comes in package, but lifetime warranty. I highly recommend it.

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