Can anyone confirm why there are different color s pen tips? - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories

My note 8 came with a few replacement tips. Both black and grey... I've read someone post that grey is for use with screen protectors. Can anyone confirm? Haven't found that anywhere online or in the manuals

Black has a rubber tip and the grey is harder plastic. If want some resistance the I would use the black with the rubber. Also if you are using a flexible screen protector like an IQ Sheild then I would use rubber. The hard ones will mark up a soft screen protector a lot more but will glide easily across glass if your going naked or using a glass protector. I hope that helps and makes sense.

Different hardness for the tip. Try them both, choose whichever one you like the feel of.

I've just installed IQ Shield and black tip is leaving marks on it! I wonder how bad marks with grey tip would be?

roundel77 said:
I've just installed IQ Shield and black tip is leaving marks on it! I wonder how bad marks with grey tip would be?
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There will be marks on a wet protector regardless, it just comes with the territory.

Kawaisa said:
There will be marks on a wet protector regardless, it just comes with the territory.
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Yeah, I'm using the black tip with a soft screen protector and it's left gouges all over. I don't really notice it though unless light it reflected off of it.

One could be a #2 tip for taking tests.

Dark4rce-2 said:
One could be a #2 tip for taking tests.
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LOL :laugh:

makavelisk said:
Black has a rubber tip and the grey is harder plastic. If want some resistance the I would use the black with the rubber. Also if you are using a flexible screen protector like an IQ Sheild then I would use rubber. The hard ones will mark up a soft screen protector a lot more but will glide easily across glass if your going naked or using a glass protector. I hope that helps and makes sense.
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I didn't know that. I thought that they were just covering all the bases to match the different color S-Pens. :silly:

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Moshi Screen Protector Visor

Anybody ever try this?
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/screen-protectors/sku6280704.html#fbid=rkaXUfy0tjG
I haven't tried it but it sounds very interesting. Be very careful when you choose a screen protector. I have had a Copter screen protector on my Note 2 now for 2 days and it looks like a dartboard. It's to soft for the. S-Pen stylus. Even before the damage caused by the S-Pen reading small text was impossible due to the structure of the plastic film. $20 down the drain.
Interesting find. I have moshi palm guard for my 17" mbp since day one and it's held up very well against my watch and tungsten bracelet.
interesting for sure.... I am waiting for Spigen to release there glass cover for the SN2. I am happy with there lines of things. I picked up the Valentinus however a bit leery since my cards and all touch the screen.
mzimand said:
Anybody ever try this?
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/screen-protectors/sku6280704.html#fbid=rkaXUfy0tjG
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I tried it with my Note 1, and didn't like it at all. Although it did protect the screen and was definitely reusable, I always saw it and found it obscured the screen too much for me.
If you like the "anti-glare" versions of other screen protectors you will like it. There is only adhesive on the outer rim so it is impossible to get a bubble on the actual display. However like other anti-glare protectors it will reduce visibility.If you are used to the crystal clear protectors I would not recommend it.
webdave said:
If you like the "anti-glare" versions of other screen protectors you will like it. There is only adhesive on the outer rim so it is impossible to get a bubble on the actual display. However like other anti-glare protectors it will reduce visibility.If you are used to the crystal clear protectors I would not recommend it.
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I was wondering how it adhered to the screen, thanks for the info.
I really like going without a screen protector but I am thinking that it will add strength to the screen in case it drops or bends(sit on it)
Spigen said they aren't making it due to the curved glass.
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mzimand said:
I was wondering how it adhered to the screen, thanks for the info.
I really like going without a screen protector but I am thinking that it will add strength to the screen in case it drops or bends(sit on it)
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I don't think it will give it any more strength. The protector itself is not that rigid.

stock screen protector

I'll be getting one of these in a few days time and wanted to know if it ships with a screen protector and if it does, is it usable. 1st gen shipped with one but had this big whitish moto g logo that ruined everything. As this mobile is quite new failed to find too many options. There is the usual GadgetShield but just wanted to know if the stock (if it has) can be used for a few months.
Any help would be appreciated.
The bottom left corner is white, but it's quite good in my opinion, due to it's matte surface the screen looks a bit grainy, but it's good enough until there are other screen protectors available.
not named said:
The bottom left corner is white, but it's quite good in my opinion, due to it's matte surface the screen looks a bit grainy, but it's good enough until there are other screen protectors available.
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its fine for me. thanks a lot
Anybody found a good quality matte screen guard? Is gadgetshieldz matte or glossy, any idea?
Thanks
I haz me a chineZe glass on my Nexus5 and Im getting the misses a MotoG2 and a Glass screen protector for her also..
Mine didn't came with a screen protector. I got it from London. Had to buy a couple on Amazon, turns out the Matte ones are the best choice for me. Doesn't require much cleaning and are like the glossy ones.
not named said:
The bottom left corner is white, but it's quite good in my opinion, due to it's matte surface the screen looks a bit grainy, but it's good enough until there are other screen protectors available.
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The little white tab actually peels off, lift the protector up a bit and use your nail to get the tab off and stick back the protector.
I just ordered an Ultimate shield protector though off ebay, hope it's good.
Is there any need for a screen protector at all? Isn't gorilla glass hard enough?
Rochambeau said:
Is there any need for a screen protector at all? Isn't gorilla glass hard enough?
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I bought a few to keep my screen "clean"
Can anybody give me link of good matte screen protector.
I got my moto g yesterday, I still have the initial plastic layer on my screen.. So do I need a screen protector? Because colors like blue, orange seem a bit dull..
i put on it a glass screen protector (casebase) and i notice that if i put the phone on a table and i try to use the touch sometimes it doesn't work on the edges...for example it's hard to write the Q or the P with the keyboard
if I keep it in hand it works better, but not as good as it was without the glass protector or with the classical screen protector made of plastic
same here
mity93 said:
i put on it a glass screen protector (casebase) and i notice that if i put the phone on a table and i try to use the touch sometimes it doesn't work on the edges...for example it's hard to write the Q or the P with the keyboard
if I keep it in hand it works better, but not as good as it was without the glass protector or with the classical screen protector made of plastic
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dude same problem here, exactly same, after applying tempered glass screen protector .....bro plz inform me if you find any solution plz plz
the solution is use the phone with 2 hands or with voice command
I put a mr. Shield screen protector on my wifes moto g2. It was super easy to apply, looks absolutely perfect. They are super cheap on amazon. Not tempered glass tho. They were 6 bucks shipped for a pack of 5. I highly recommend them.
vikasb32 said:
Can anybody give me link of good matte screen protector.
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Bought matte screen protector from following link
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Matte-Screen...?pt=IN_Mobile_Accessories&hash=item1c47945485
Its nice and cheap.
not named said:
The bottom left corner is white, but it's quite good in my opinion, due to it's matte surface the screen looks a bit grainy, but it's good enough until there are other screen protectors available.
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You can remove this white corner tape cover.
It's not matte, but I do have this brand, and it's pretty good. Cheap, too. I've used them plenty of times before, and I've always been pretty happy with this company.
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vikasb32 said:
Can anybody give me link of good matte screen protector.
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i use scranwrap. its cheap and works and can be replaced in bulk

Surprised by the antiglare screen...

When I first got my new LG G R I thought that the screen had a plastic coating on it since it was quite dull as you would see if using an antiglare screen protector on your phone. Tried to remove the film but there was nothing there. So I guess the permanent screen is antiglare?
Odd choice. While I guess this makes sense for broad daylight, it takes away some of the visual beauty of the screen. As far as I know, no other smartwatch has gone this root. Am I missing something here? There doesn't seem to be a plastic film on the screen as far as I can tell. So the plastic OLED screen itself is exposed with no protective glass at all? For this price I find that really surprising. Seems like this could get easily scratched and finger oils smudge it badly.
Thanks.
P.S., Obviously a tempered glass screen protector would solve this problem on a number of levels.
The dull sort of antiglare effect is noticable mostly in bright sunlight. Indoors the screen seems nice and bright although I still think I'll be getting a tempered glass screen protector.
mitchellvii said:
I still think I'll be getting a tempered glass screen protector.
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Have you found any tempered glass for LGR ? I have been searching on eBay but haven't found any
fredriks said:
Have you found any tempered glass for LGR ? I have been searching on eBay but haven't found any
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Sadly no. In the meantime I just ordered this one which looks good:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NH6CQPQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Sadly no. In the meantime I just ordered this one which looks good:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NH6CQPQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Is this plastic ? I ordered a plastic one on eBay in my waiting for a tempered glass
mitchellvii said:
Am I missing something here? There doesn't seem to be a plastic film on the screen as far as I can tell. So the plastic OLED screen itself is exposed with no protective glass at all?
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There is no anti-glare "film" .. it is just low-glare material.
What you see and touch is not the OLED film .. that one is very very VERY thin and it's placed on a substrate made out of Plastic (SUB-strate means under). What you see and touch it's a material (hard plastic or glass, I have no idea) that is fused with the OLED (using some gel bond material, similar with the one used in cell phones displays).
More than that, the OLED itself has very very low reflectance (a great characteristic of OLED as a technology) => the great low-glare effect.
Good post. Thanks. Im getting screen protector which should make the screen appear a little more vibrant.

OP3 screen protector

Hello guys, in the past i bought the orzly tp v1 but i was really dissappointed from the quality, it was thick and spoiling the touch smoothness.
I decided to give a try to a normal screen protector that is thin and hard to notice. The only demand is that it covers the whole screen body (screen(edge 2 edge) + top/bottom black glass) and i prefer to not be liquid installed. Do you have something in mind that actually worth the money? Pictures if you have one installed are appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Charlie said:
Hello guys, in the past i bought the orzly tp v1 but i was really dissappointed from the quality, it was thick and spoiling the touch smoothness.
I decided to give a try to a normal screen protector that is thin and hard to notice. The only demand is that it covers the whole screen body (screen(edge 2 edge) + top/bottom black glass) and i prefer to not be liquid installed. Do you have something in mind that actually worth the money? Pictures if you have one installed are appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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The orzly tempered is pretty bad but the normal one is good, it fit the screen well and it cover the top and the bottom, but the borders are not covered, just like the stock screen protector, and I don't think you will find any screen protector that cover the whole screen.
I am talking about this one : https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B01H7BTSM0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And sorry no pictures, because my OP3 itself is the only device that I have that takes decent picture
Have anyone tried Pleson's, IQ shield's or skinomi's? Also the matte protectors have any downsides?
Charlie said:
Have anyone tried Pleson's, IQ shield's or skinomi's? Also the matte protectors have any downsides?
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Supposedly the IQshield is the best for the OnePlus 3 period and covers the most of the screen without bubbles and the rainbow effectLook somewhere in the forums you'll find the thread. Wish I got one, my screen cracked because my screen protector didn't protect the whole surface of the glass.
Charlie said:
Have anyone tried Pleson's, IQ shield's or skinomi's? Also the matte protectors have any downsides?
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I tried the Pleson, got a refund as it started pulling up from the screen. I've got the IQ Shield right now; smooth feel, doesn't slow down swiping on the screen very clear and transparent. I'd like to get a good TGSP, for shatter resistance.
I was thinking of just using a dbrand skin as a screen edge protector, because the edges are what take the most abuse.
On the pros it will look good if the right one is chosen and installed well. Might provide better shatter resistance than a thin plastic film on an edge impact. The thin film isn't designed to resist impact. I see it covers the edges quite well.
On the cons dbrand won't protect the whole screen. IQ requires a wet install, which makes me nervous.
I submit my thoughts to you for discussion. Thanks in advance.
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I was thinking of just using a dbrand skin as a screen edge protector, because the edges are what take the most abuse.
On the pros it will look good if the right one is chosen and installed well. Might provide better shatter resistance than a thin plastic film on an edge impact. The thin film isn't designed to resist impact. I see it covers the edges quite well.
On the cons dbrand won't protect the whole screen. IQ requires a wet install, which makes me nervous.
I submit my thoughts to you for discussion. Thanks in advance.
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Dbrand skins wont protect your phone much from drops, mostly from scratches and minor drops not involving cement/ceramic or any material harder than aluminum. All it took was 6 inches from a ceramic floor to shatter my screen with a screen protector and a dbrand skin
cannothas said:
I was thinking of just using a dbrand skin as a screen edge protector, because the edges are what take the most abuse.
On the pros it will look good if the right one is chosen and installed well. Might provide better shatter resistance than a thin plastic film on an edge impact. The thin film isn't designed to resist impact. I see it covers the edges quite well.
On the cons dbrand won't protect the whole screen. IQ requires a wet install, which makes me nervous.
I submit my thoughts to you for discussion. Thanks in advance.
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Yeah, wet install makes me feel nernous too. That's the reason i havent bought one yet.
crzykiller said:
Dbrand skins wont protect your phone much from drops, mostly from scratches and minor drops not involving cement/ceramic or any material harder than aluminum. All it took was 6 inches from a ceramic floor to shatter my screen with a screen protector and a dbrand skin
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I received my dbrand pack and I felt how thin the skins are, and I believe the reason for my thinking was misplaced.

Finally, Tempered glass inexpensive full back adhesive for the Note

Someone finally did it, a Tempered glass inexpensive full back adhesive for the Note 8, not just the edges. I have to say first that I was VERY Skeptical of this tempered glasses claim to have full adhesive and stick to the phone properly. I am one of those people who has literally tried an insane amount of tempered glasses I think Amazon had to offer, finally settling on the Dome Glass but if /when it breaks you are shelling out another 45 bucks plus the install procedure can be a bit much for some.
But anyway this tempered glass went on so easy with the provided guard rail I truly couldn’t believe it. It laid down and adhered to the phone with a little help from the provided squeegee then I just pressed the edges down and voila!! The ENTIRE glass protector lays down edges and everything no bubbles. Went on just as easy as a tempered glass for a flat screen. This tempered glass is just what I have been looking for since I got my Note 8. Well done… SingularityProducts
Pros:
1. Very easy install with tools provided
2. True tempered glass
3. Fingerprints and smudges are minimal and wipe off easily
4. No dot matrix
5. Touch screen sensitivity stayed not hampered
6. Was $13.89 when I bought mine, but now I see it is $18.89 still better than $45, $34, etc the others with this claim cost
Cons:
1. I truly could not think of one con, very happy with this product I am buying another right now in case this one breaks
2. Price increase from $13.89 to $18.89
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077GSJ55T/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Pics or I don't believe it
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I think I got something similar to this. Php 1,300 so around $25.
It isnt full coverage (It cuts the screen and leaves the curve where it drops off exposed) and this first one I got had a flaw in the adhesive and has 3 permanent bubbles on the adhesive itself.
I had this replaced then on the second one was perfect. No bubbles. Although one speck of dust made it through. It isn't easy to install and requires a lot of patience and slow application to get the bubbles out.
Technique for the is to let it adhere on the top then slowly work it to the bottom. Starting with the center then working to the edges also works but takes more time. It may have also caused the permanent bubbles to the adhesive as the seller who sold me this forced to press the bubbles out instead of working it out to the edges.
Pictures of the box, kit, and on the Note 8 to follow in a bit.
With the effort for this and the non full coverage I might consider the Whitestone Dome because I am tired trying out different protectors.
I have tried TPU (issue is the s-pen leaves marks on the protector), various edge adhesive protectors (some fit well some don't but all have the dot matrix and eventually dust gets in and in my use case of using the phone while walking in the rain water gets in), and finally this full adhesive but NOT FULL COVERAGE ONE). So far this is the best I have tried BUT lint still gathers on the edges and is driving me bonkers with the cleaning it out...
raphael.atienza said:
I think I got something similar to this. Php 1,300 so around $25.
It isnt full coverage (It cuts the screen and leaves the curve where it drops off exposed) and this first one I got had a flaw in the adhesive and has 3 permanent bubbles on the adhesive itself.
I had this replaced then on the second one was perfect. No bubbles. Although one speck of dust made it through. It isn't easy to install and requires a lot of patience and slow application to get the bubbles out.
Technique for the is to let it adhere on the top then slowly work it to the bottom. Starting with the center then working to the edges also works but takes more time. It may have also caused the permanent bubbles to the adhesive as the seller who sold me this forced to press the bubbles out instead of working it out to the edges.
Pictures of the box, kit, and on the Note 8 to follow in a bit.
With the effort for this and the non full coverage I might consider the Whitestone Dome because I am tired trying out different protectors.
I have tried TPU (issue is the s-pen leaves marks on the protector), various edge adhesive protectors (some fit well some don't but all have the dot matrix and eventually dust gets in and in my use case of using the phone while walking in the rain water gets in), and finally this full adhesive but NOT FULL COVERAGE ONE). So far this is the best I have tried BUT lint still gathers on the edges and is driving me bonkers with the cleaning it out...
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Lint gathers on the side but at least the touch sensitivity is not affected. Also part of the screen is cut off and the edges are actually exposed.
Also it is weird that the manufacturer kept the black border even if this is full adhesive and again NOT FULL COVERAGE.
I think these are the same full adhesive protectors offered at AliExpress. Ordered one 3 weeks ago. Crap. Bubbles, cuts parts of display left, right, top, bottom. Inacceptable, full adhesive or not. Got it refunded and would not order it again.
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raphael.atienza said:
Lint gathers on the side but at least the touch sensitivity is not affected. Also part of the screen is cut off and the edges are actually exposed.
Also it is weird that the manufacturer kept the black border even if this is full adhesive and again NOT FULL COVERAGE.
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If it doesn't cover the edges then that wouldn't work for me. I'm glad you like it, but for me, it's worthless if it doesn't cover the whole screen.
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ayinde6 said:
Someone finally did it, a Tempered glass inexpensive full back adhesive for the Note 8, not just the edges. <SNIP>
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077GSJ55T/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Please post pictures as proof.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
If it doesn't cover the edges then that wouldn't work for me. I'm glad you like it, but for me, it's worthless if it doesn't cover the whole screen.
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Uh I don't like it but it is good enough until I get a Whitestone Dome or other alternatives. I do not want to leave it bare and naked.
raphael.atienza said:
Uh I don't like it but it is good enough until I get a Whitestone Dome or other alternatives. I do not want to leave it bare and naked.
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Gotcha. I'm using a wet apply screen protector for now. I like it other than the S-Pen leaves marks in it.
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Gotcha. I'm using a wet apply screen protector for now. I like it other than the S-Pen leaves marks in it.
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Is it TPU? Is the Spigen one good? or maybe the wraparound Ringke?
Also which S-Pen Tip are you using the grey or the black one?
raphael.atienza said:
Is it TPU? Is the Spigen one good? or maybe the wraparound Ringke?
Also which S-Pen Tip are you using the grey or the black one?
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Iit's the Armor suit Wet apply one it's not TPU, but is a soft screen protector.
I'm using the black tip. the white one was too hard and really dug into the screen protector.
Photos pf singularity tempered glass
Disclaimer I am not a photographer so sorry if the pictures aren't great I had to use an iPad to take them...as you can see Mine is not catching any lint, like the dome glass, wet install ones, and TPU. Also, as you can see in the pictures my box is different than the one posted in the above post. Not sure which brand theirs is.
ayinde6 said:
Disclaimer I am not a photographer so sorry if the pictures aren't great I had to use an iPad to take them...as you can see Mine is not catching any lint, like the dome glass, wet install ones, and TPU. Also, as you can see in the pictures my box is different than the one posted in the above post. Not sure which brand theirs is.
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It's that full adhesive?
borijess said:
It's that full adhesive?
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The first post explains it.
ayinde6 said:
Disclaimer I am not a photographer so sorry if the pictures aren't great I had to use an iPad to take them...as you can see Mine is not catching any lint, like the dome glass, wet install ones, and TPU. Also, as you can see in the pictures my box is different than the one posted in the above post. Not sure which brand theirs is.
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That looks great! Looks like I'll be ordering one soon.
ayinde6 said:
Disclaimer I am not a photographer so sorry if the pictures aren't great I had to use an iPad to take them...as you can see Mine is not catching any lint, like the dome glass, wet install ones, and TPU. Also, as you can see in the pictures my box is different than the one posted in the above post. Not sure which brand theirs is.
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Ooooh. Looks nice! Might order this...
raphael.atienza said:
Lint gathers on the side but at least the touch sensitivity is not affected. Also part of the screen is cut off and the edges are actually exposed.
Also it is weird that the manufacturer kept the black border even if this is full adhesive and again NOT FULL COVERAGE.
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The one that I bought myself the box is different from yours and mine covers the screen fully, well more than this one.
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It's that full adhesive?
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Yes adhesive on the entire back of the screen
Tip, if you start screen protector from the top and work down using the squeegee provided then you can work out remaining bubbles with your fingers as long as you don't trap any dust under the screen should be bubble free
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Tip, if you start screen protector from the top and work down using the squeegee provided then you can work out remaining bubbles with your fingers as long as you don't trap any dust under the screen should be bubble free
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Did you use the plastic jig that came with it? Some of the TGSPs i've bought in the past for my S8+ came with a jig like that, but they always set the TGSP about a millimeter too low so it wound up cutting off part of the status bar. NEVER enough to matter, but was still annoying. How's the alignment with this one?
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Did you use the plastic jig that came with it? Some of the TGSPs i've bought in the past for my S8+ came with a jig like that, but they always set the TGSP about a millimeter too low so it wound up cutting off part of the status bar. NEVER enough to matter, but was still annoying. How's the alignment with this one?
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Yes I used to jig that came with it and IMO it is perfect it sits "right" below the selfie cam yeah I think I am set for screen protection for now may be I will re-review in a couple of weeks, see how it holds up.
Here are some more pics to show screen coverage. Again I am not a photographer lol I use the edge screen Sidebar a lot with no issues.

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