1) I read on a thread here that because of the type of screen on the z3c, you should use pet vs tempered glass. Why is this? Why would tempered glass be bad?
2) what is the advantage of the US firmware? Why is it needed if at all? Is it official?
km8j said:
1) I read on a thread here that because of the type of screen on the z3c, you should use pet vs tempered glass. Why is this? Why would tempered glass be bad?
2) what is the advantage of the US firmware? Why is it needed if at all? Is it official?
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1: wtf is pet glass?
Why would it matter what screen protector you use?
2: There is no difference in firmware, many times the difference is just the bloatware that's included.
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Dsteppa said:
1: wtf is pet glass?
Why would it matter what screen protector you use?
2: There is no difference in firmware, many times the difference is just the bloatware that's included.
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PET isnt glass, it is just a screen protector. I agree with you and don't get it - someone else made the claim
km8j said:
PET isnt glass, it is just a screen protector. I agree with you and don't get it - someone else made the claim
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People claim all kinds of bs.
I really don't see why it wouldn't be advised to use a glass screen protector.
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While I haven't used a screen protector with my S4, I used to use ghost armour products because they will install for you and generally have front and back protection. This time around I've ordered a tempered glass screen protector. The Z3 compact sounds less hardy and a glass protector is supposed to be clearer and more touch sensitive. Prices are comparable so I'll give it a try.
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I’d like to ask a couple of questions regarding the anti-shock / shatter-proof screen protectors:
1- What are the best available anti-shock / shatter-proof screen protectors for the international version of the G2?
2- Do they really provide total protection against shock? (or at least significantly better protection)
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ro14987 said:
I’d like to ask a couple of questions regarding the anti-shock / shatter-proof screen protectors:
1- What are the best available anti-shock / shatter-proof screen protectors for the international version of the G2?
2- Do they really provide total protection against shock? (or at least significantly better protection)
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I don't use one of these protectors. But I would say yes if the screen protector is able to physically break, then it would prevent the cracking of your phone.
Why? Because if the screen protector cracks or has some sort of give to it, it will limit the amount of energy transferred to your screen.
I decided to buy a case and a glass screen protector after I broke my screen, but I'm still waiting for a replacement screen so I can't give any experiences But a while back I saw an youtube video by Erica Griffin demostrating these, and I think those protectors actually provide protection.
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Makrilli said:
I decided to buy a case and a glass screen protector after I broke my screen, but I'm still waiting for a replacement screen so I can't give any experiences But a while back I saw an youtube video by Erica Griffin demostrating these, and I think those protectors actually provide protection.
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Which glass screen protector did you get?
This one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-LG-G2-0-23mm-Tempered-Glass-Screen-Protector-9H-Hardness-Premium-GlassView-/321267084001?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item4acd02aae1 It came from Korea to Finland in 6 business days
Makrilli said:
This one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-LG-G2-0...l_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item4acd02aae1 It came from Korea to Finland in 6 business days
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There is already a screen protector thread on the tempered glass. But incase it was missed, the above linked screen protector is terrible. I got 1, looks great but massive touch issues. Makes the phone unusable. Your best bet is to keep looking. Iloom has a new flex one. I'd wait for some reviews on that. But it'd probably the best one
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The best protector is yourself : be careful with your phone. Sadly, we don't have any more Nokia 3310 so we can handle it like one. I run with leather pouch and screen protector and im very careful with the phone. Its a 500 € toy that you dont wanna drop,regardless of protector of not xD One thing is guaranteed: there is no 100% protection against serious damage, no matter what you use. There is always new was to break the phone lol
HI there. Just ordered my Z1S and I'm really excited. Unfortunately it is new, limited to one carrier, and designed slightly differently than the international equivalent. So that means it's hard to find accessories.
I'm wondering if there are any manufacturers I should look out for that might produce a product I could use to protect the glass on the front and back. From what I've seen they are in fact pretty shatter-proof, but seem to scratch very easily.
I've never been the type to ever put a case on my phone, personally I think they detract from the beauty of the device, but I've seen some Nillkin glass screen protectors that don't look too bad.
I bought the Nilkin tempered glass for my Z1. Will never use any screen protector but tempered glass from now on. Really happy with it.
Couldn't get the link but search for this on eBay.
Nillkin H+ 9H Hardness Premium Tempered Glass Front + Crystal Clear Back Protector Films for Sony Xperia Z1 L39h
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Tillsats said:
I bought the Nilkin tempered glass for my Z1. Will never use any screen protector but tempered glass from now on. Really happy with it.
Couldn't get the link but search for this on eBay.
Nillkin H+ 9H Hardness Premium Tempered Glass Front + Crystal Clear Back Protector Films for Sony Xperia Z1 L39h
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I already contacted the seller on ebay to see if they could source it for the Z1S. I don't see why not. That stuff all comes from factories in Shenzen and Shanghai... they can pump out stuff so fast. They have accessories made long before a device is announced.
My understanding is that the phone comes with the factory screen protector already installed
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amorek13 said:
My understanding is that the phone comes with the factory screen protector already installed
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And in my experience when something is shatterproof it tends to scratch easily. Just like when something doesn't break it bends. There's always a tradeoff when you want lightweight protection.
There's some nasty scratch tests on youtube with the z1. Some drop tests too. Didn't shatter, but it didn't look pretty after.
If I can put an additional layer of strong glass on the front and back protect the nice stuff underneath... worth it.
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And in my experience when something is shatterproof it tends to scratch easily. Just like when something doesn't break it bends. There's always a tradeoff when you want lightweight protection.
There's some nasty scratch tests on youtube with the z1. Some drop tests too. Didn't shatter, but it didn't look pretty after.
If I can put an additional layer of strong glass on the front and back protect the nice stuff underneath... worth it.
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Did you ever find a good screen protector? I got a scratch on the factory one and want to remove it to replace it. At least I hope the scratch is only on the protector...
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Check out xtreme guard, they have both wet and dry install screen protectors for Z1s. I got both but used wet first.
So far, our Z1s doesn't have a reliable glass protector. I'm waiting for spigen to have one.
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Hello,
I have a new Nexus6 phone with me. There is a thin film on the top of the amoled screen, with a white mark on the left bottom side of the screen. I didn't remove it during unboxing. Is that a screen guard provided by the manufacturer, which I can use for the entire lifetime of the phone ? Or is it just for safety until the device reaches the user ?
Thanks.
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Hello,
I have a new Nexus6 phone with me. There is a thin film on the top of the amoled screen, with a white mark on the left bottom side of the screen. I didn't remove it during unboxing. Is that a screen guard provided by the manufacturer, which I can use for the entire lifetime of the phone ? Or is it just for safety until the device reaches the user ?
Thanks.
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It is only meant to be temporary.
Evolution_Tech said:
It is only meant to be temporary.
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okay, It was not very thin. Looks like a screen guard. So I thought it was a screen guard.
I will remove it and thinking of putting a 3M Screen Guard for my phone.
Thanks.
That's screen peel stick, just for ordinary protection only, it's different from the screen protector, you can buy one here: http://www.etradesupply.com/motorola-nexus-6-tempered-glass-screen-protector.html
xymay said:
That's screen peel stick, just for ordinary protection only, it's different from the screen protector, you can buy one here: http://www.etradesupply.com/motorola-nexus-6-tempered-glass-screen-protector.html
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okay, what is the benefit of a Tempered Glass over an ordinary Screen Protector ? Will it be thicker than the ordinary Screen Protector ?
aniyan.rajan6 said:
okay, what is the benefit of a Tempered Glass over an ordinary Screen Protector ? Will it be thicker than the ordinary Screen Protector ?
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Tempered glass is far superior. Most cases of dropping, the protector will break before the device glass. They also last much longer.
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Tempered glass is far superior. Most cases of dropping, the protector will break before the device glass. They also last much longer.
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Does 3M has a tempered glass protector ? I didn't find anything on the internet.
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Does 3M has a tempered glass protector ? I didn't find anything on the internet.
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If you can't find it, then probably not. Also, try to chose one that doesn't cover the proximity sensor. It has been known to cause issues if proximity sensor is covered.
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If you can't find it, then probably not. Also, try to chose one that doesn't cover the proximity sensor. It has been known to cause issues if proximity sensor is covered.
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Where is the proximity sensor located ?
aniyan.rajan6 said:
Where is the proximity sensor located ?
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Top left, right next to speaker.
aniyan.rajan6 said:
okay, what is the benefit of a Tempered Glass over an ordinary Screen Protector ? Will it be thicker than the ordinary Screen Protector ?
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Yes, the tempered glass screen protector is thicker (generally 0.30mm), sturdier and more expensive than an ordinary one.
If you're considering a tempered glass protector, read the last several pages of this thread. The Nexus 6's glass is slightly curved at the edges and this causes problems with many of the protectors that are available. I'm using a Skinomi TechSkin, wet application film protector and it's been excellent, but as others have said, tempered glass will give you more protection from drops.
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If you're considering a tempered glass protector, read the last several pages of this thread. The Nexus 6's glass is slightly curved at the edges and this causes problems with many of the protectors that are available. I'm using a Skinomi TechSkin, wet application film protector and it's been excellent, but as others have said, tempered glass will give you more protection from drops.
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You might be talking about the halo-ing effect at the edges. Yes, as the edges of Nexus6 are curved, protectors that are thicker tend to have the halo effect. I am going to use a pouch for my nexus like the following one. I think that will give a protection from the drops. So I think the film protector is enough, instead of making the phone look ugly.
http://www.flipkart.com/mofi-flip-cover-google-nexus-6/p/itmefukj4czhwpzt?pid=ACCEFUKJHX3HKJFV&icmpid=reco_pp_hsame_mobileaccessory_casescovers_1&ppid=ACCE2BYNGAYN7WDS
Has anyone tried this?
http://www.iqshield.com/iq24616-oneplus-3-phone-screen-protector.html
Does it really cover the round edges?
i have one similar https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H85Q26A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and it is full screen coverage, the ones that don't usually provide full coverage are the glass screen protectors
Bradl79 said:
i have one similar https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H85Q26A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and it is full screen coverage, the ones that don't usually provide full coverage are the glass screen protectors
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It look like the same thing and same price. Any chance of some close up pictures of the finish on the sides and corners please? How you like it so far, transparency, texture, fingerprint,..... any negatives? Your feedback will be most appreciated, thank you.
I have had that product on earlier phones, and to be honest, it has a funny texture to it, and it is nowhere near as good as a tempered glass screen protector. After going to glass , there is no going back to plastic on screen protectors. I have the pleson tempered glass protector for my OP 3 and it is great. Get that one, you won't regret it at all.
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I have had that product on earlier phones, and to be honest, it has a funny texture to it, and it is nowhere near as good as a tempered glass screen protector. After going to glass , there is no going back to plastic on screen protectors. I have the pleson tempered glass protector for my OP 3 and it is great. Get that one, you won't regret it at all.
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Couldn't agree more. "Funny texture" is really a nice way to describe the rubber feeling of the protector. With my personal experience I would say it's rubbish and not worth the money ... not worth any money ... only my personal opinion.
Bradl79 said:
i have one similar https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H85Q26A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and it is full screen coverage, the ones that don't usually provide full coverage are the glass screen protectors
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My yootech glass protector fully covers the screen. Best one I ever used.
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brickedvice said:
My yootech glass protector fully covers the screen. Best one I ever used.
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Do u have a link, I got one a glass one that has full coverage now, but in a very bright area I can see a rainbow effect in the middle of the screen, like it's not adhered to the the screen, so much be a crappy one lol
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I have had that product on earlier phones, and to be honest, it has a funny texture to it, and it is nowhere near as good as a tempered glass screen protector. After going to glass , there is no going back to plastic on screen protectors. I have the pleson tempered glass protector for my OP 3 and it is great. Get that one, you won't regret it at all.
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I love glass too, have used it on several phones now and there is no beating the glass protectors except for the stock unprotected screen. There were numerous let downs on the OP3 version of the tempered glass protectors, mainly due to OP3's slightly curved 2.5D edge, its near impossible to get full coverage without some kind of compromise.
How funny is the texture? Is it like clingfilm; transparent and flexible but not smooth glide like glass?
Bradl79 said:
i have one similar https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H85Q26A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and it is full screen coverage, the ones that don't usually provide full coverage are the glass screen protectors
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Do u have a link, I got one a glass one that has full coverage now, but in a very bright area I can see a rainbow effect in the middle of the screen, like it's not adhered to the the screen, so much be a crappy one lol
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Bradl79, did you change to glass cover after using the Armoursuit?
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Bradl79, did you change to glass cover after using the Armoursuit?
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Yes I did, I don't like those kinds, it makes it kinda cloudy, but it did provide full coverage, also I ended getting a piece of hair or something small, so I just got a glass screen protector instead
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I love glass too, have used it on several phones now and there is no beating the glass protectors except for the stock unprotected screen. There were numerous let downs on the OP3 version of the tempered glass protectors, mainly due to OP3's slightly curved 2.5D edge, its near impossible to get full coverage without some kind of compromise.
How funny is the texture? Is it like clingfilm; transparent and flexible but not smooth glide like glass?
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The pleson tempered glass doesn't go to the extreme edge of the glass, but I have no issues with it, and combined with a good protective case you won't notice at all. better to be protected instead of worrying too much about aesthetics
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Yes I did, I don't like those kinds, it makes it kinda cloudy, but it did provide full coverage, also I ended getting a piece of hair or something small, so I just got a glass screen protector instead
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Hi Brad. Could you please send me the link to the full coverage glass protector that you purchased for the oneplus 3? Thanks in advance.
mizzezjonezee said:
Hi Brad. Could you please send me the link to the full coverage glass protector that you purchased for the oneplus 3? Thanks in advance.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HM3LUU6/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hi all!
I'd like to get a screen protector for the phone, and I've found an abundance of the same tempered glass protectors on Amazon (all the same box with different logos) but I really don't care for the glass screen protectors that much.
Has anyone found a good plastic protector that works well?
TIA
The one in this guy's thread is supposed to be good:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi.../problems-tempered-glass-try-chyi-3d-t3801912
The official Xiaomi film screen protector works great. Much thinner than a glass one, don't really notice it on.
Ulver said:
The official Xiaomi film screen protector works great. Much thinner than a glass one, don't really notice it on.
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Can you provide a link?
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Can you provide a link?
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I do have to say, that the CHYI 3D Curved Film from the thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi.../problems-tempered-glass-try-chyi-3d-t3801912 is the best for me so far - I've changed about 4 protectors (3 glass and one film) and this one is the best so far (it's barely visible). I'm not sure though how tough it is - it looks like it's quite prone to scratches. I just applied it yesterday and can't tell yet.
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Can you provide a link?
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https://m.gearbest.com/screen-prote...YsihOSpwD33205EjemTWRjBpUx_wh5fhoCFWIQAvD_BwE
I didn't get it at gearbest, but here it is. Xiaomi actually includes a practice screen guard so you can try to install that before you install the real thing.