Verizon's S6 Tempered Glass Screen Protector - Galaxy S6 Accessories

I haven't seen mention of this, so I thought I would share. Verizon is selling a tempered glass screen protector for the S6 on their site. I'm not sure of the brand, but it claims to be only .2mm thick, possibly the thinnest I have seen. I have ordered one with my pre-order and can report when it arrives:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/tempered-glass-screen-protector-for-samsung-galaxy-s-6/
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$25?!?! Never buy accessories from your carrier. You pay triple, at least. I just got a heavy duty hybrid case w/ holster AND a tempered glass screen protector for less than $25 total

BlastTyrantKM said:
$25?!?! Never buy accessories from your carrier. You pay triple, at least. I just got a heavy duty hybrid case w/ holster AND a tempered glass screen protector for less than $25 total
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I didn't have to pay for it (corporate plan) so that wasn't a factor for me.
Not all glass screen protectors are created equal - the .2mm thickness would be worth the extra price for me if it is really that thin.

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I didn't have to pay for it (corporate plan) so that wasn't a factor for me.
Not all glass screen protectors are created equal - the .2mm thickness would be worth the extra price for me if it is really that thin.
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I don't think you'd notice the thickness once it's on. I've got a .3 on my Note 3 and it's like it's not there. It's perfectly flush with the home button ... no accidental presses

No need to pay that much for tempered glass. I've had tempered glass screen protectors below $10 that are just as durable and thin as the ones that cost more than $20
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il buono said:
No need to pay that much for tempered glass. I've had tempered glass screen protectors below $10 that are just as durable and thin as the ones that cost more than $20
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And I've had the opposite experience, and ones that are so thick its distracting. I'm not saying you can't get good quality ones for $10, I'm just saying that this one isn't that outrageous for what it is.

BlastTyrantKM said:
I don't think you'd notice the thickness once it's on. I've got a .3 on my Note 3 and it's like it's not there. It's perfectly flush with the home button ... no accidental presses
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on the Note 4 and the S6, the screen curves - because of that - most glass screen protectors have a halo effect around the edge. Icarez released a .15 glass protector for the Note 4 and it was the only one I have seen (and I have looked at a bunch) that did not have a halo.
The reason? The thinness of the glass screen protector - the thinner it is, the easier it can adhere to the curve that slopes at the edges of the screen.
None of the glass screen protectors cover the entire screen -even the .15 thin one - but with a case on it, you can't really tell.
The .2 thin one from verizon may just be thin enough to avoid the dreaded halo effect. I havent seen any thin ones lke this for the S6 yet so I am going to try it. I do have the Icarez .15 on my note four and I LOVE IT!

mocsab said:
on the Note 4 and the S6, the screen curves - because of that - most glass screen protectors have a halo effect around the edge. Icarez released a .15 glass protector for the Note 4 and it was the only one I have seen (and I have looked at a bunch) that did not have a halo.
The reason? The thinness of the glass screen protector - the thinner it is, the easier it can adhere to the curve that slopes at the edges of the screen.
None of the glass screen protectors cover the entire screen -even the .15 thin one - but with a case on it, you can't really tell.
The .2 thin one from verizon may just be thin enough to avoid the dreaded halo effect. I havent seen any thin ones lke this for the S6 yet so I am going to try it. I do have the Icarez .15 on my note four and I LOVE IT!
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I have no halo effect on my Note 3's screen protector. I think it's an EZ Guard. This is 100% invisible

BlastTyrantKM said:
I have no halo effect on my Note 3's screen protector. I think it's an EZ Guard. This is 100% invisible
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The POINT Here is that the Note 4 and the S6 are different from the NOTE 3 - that is why they get a halo effect when you use a typical glass screen protector. If you don't beleive me, go ahead and waste your money buying a one of the usual glass screen protector for your new S6 and see what happens -
I discovered on the NOTE 4 that a very thin glass screen protector (.15 thin) does not leave a halo effect - it stands to reason that if he S6 also has a curved screen - like the note 4 - then if you use a thin glass screen protector on it, it won;t have a halo effect either. I know for a fact that if you use a normal style glass screen protector, you are very likely almost guarenteed to have some halo effect. I am not sure if the .2 thin screen protector that Verizon is promoting is thin enough or not - but I am hoping it is. From my experience (and that of many others on XDA) is that most screen protectors of .3 thinness (most of the ones on he market that I have seen) is too thick and will cause that halo effect.
The curved screen on the NOte 4 and the S6 makes it very difficult for the typical glass screen protectors to adhere to the edges - so you get a sort of HALO effect all around the edges of the Glass Screen Protector. (By the way, I am not talking the really severe curved screen of he S6 Edge -I am talking abut the normal S6 - and the way the glass curves all the way around the phone on the edges.
When the glass screen protector is very THIN you are not as likely to get the HALO effect because the thin glass screen protector is more flexible and less rigid than the thicker screen protectors.

BlastTyrantKM said:
I have no halo effect on my Note 3's screen protector. I think it's an EZ Guard. This is 100% invisible
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EZ-Guard's aren't tempered glass, they're PET.

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EZ-Guard's aren't tempered glass, they're PET.
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Then I was wrong, it's not EZ Guard. It's definitely tempered glass. I think EZ Guard is what I've got on my ZenWatch, now that I've thought about it some more

cambunch said:
I haven't seen mention of this, so I thought I would share. Verizon is selling a tempered glass screen protector for the S6 on their site. I'm not sure of the brand, but it claims to be only .2mm thick, possibly the thinnest I have seen. I have ordered one with my pre-order and can report when it arrives:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/tempered-glass-screen-protector-for-samsung-galaxy-s-6/
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I bought the screen protector from Verizon - and it is a very good one - there is a very slight halo effect - very slight - but it is the smallest halo I have seen from any of the glass screen protectors for the S6 - my experience on the note 4 was that until you get down to something like .15 thin, you are likely to get a halo effect with any glass screen protector - at .15 the glass is thin enough to avoid that from happening - but I don't think there are any .15 thin screen protectors for the S6 - as such, I am happy with Verizon's (Icaraz) at .20. Very nice.

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Google Nexus 4 Screen Protector Steinheil Dual

Just a heads up for any fellow SGP fans. They now have a crystal clear protector for the front AND back of the N4. i really wish they had an ultra eleophobic version, but i've used the crystal clear on my e4gt and have been extremely satisfied with the quality of the product. clarity is crystal clear just like the name states, and its very durable.
http://www.spigen.com/google-nexus/google-nexus-4-screen-protector-steinheil-dual.html
Just ordered. Thanks for the heads up!
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Do these cover the entire screen?
Do these have the cutouts for the sensors and Why do these other ones have such bad reviews?
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Protector-Steinheil-Proximity/dp/B00A292TDK/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_1
1stGenRex said:
Do these cover the entire screen?
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I think the front only covers the screen areas not the curved parts. The back since its flat might be fully covered
milesxd said:
Do these have the cutouts for the sensors and Why do these other ones have such bad reviews?
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guess the complaints come from people who bought it early.
SGP has stated that they now include the proximity sensor cutout for all their N4 screen protectors.
Bought the dual protector and will see if its good. been holding off for too long to let the companies iron out the creases
these do have the proximity sensor cutout. it doesnt cover the front completely due to the curved glass, the following is a review of the oleophobic protector on a One X which also has curved glass. the reviewer points it out at about 1:50. I actually dont mind it, and it isnt even noticeable. only way you're going to get one that covers the entire screen is if its a wet application protector. but the quality/feel of wet apply protectors is just not for me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcV0AJzNC4U
No SGP protector completely covers the front screen. They are cut too short all around and do NOT extend to cover the area just before the curved glass and the curved portion itself.
There was also massive issue with the proximity sensors malfunctioning due to SGP. They have allegedly "revised" it but no telling if you get stuck with some old stock.
Personally, I've owned and dealt with SGP. Too many negatives with their product and too many other better choices to be bothered buying from them anymore. I can't recommend them but good luck to those that do buy.
Note: If you want a screen protector that covers the ENTIRE SCREEN including the curved edges with cutouts for Proximity censors and camera, I highly recommend Skinomi. :thumbup:
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FallN said:
No SGP protector completely covers the front screen. They are cut too short all around and do NOT extend to cover the area just before the curved glass and the curved portion itself.
There was also massive issue with the proximity sensors malfunctioning due to SGP. They have allegedly "revised" it but no telling if you get stuck with some old stock.
Personally, I've owned and dealt with SGP. Too many negatives with their product and too many other better choices to be bothered buying from them anymore. I can't recommend them but good luck to those that do buy.
Note: If you want a screen protector that covers the ENTIRE SCREEN including the curved edges with cutouts for Proximity censors and camera, I highly recommend Skinomi. :thumbup:
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Do you have the Skinomi protector installed? If so, how does the screen feel and does it work with a case?
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I got the SGP before they fixed it, no cut out so the phone was a pain to use, also if you do not get the screen protector exactly in the center of the screen one side tends to lift due to the stiffness of the film. I sent mine back and ordered a Skinomi, should have that tomorrow.
Funny as my Spigen does not have the proximity cutout, only the camera and everything functions as it should.
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Do you have the Skinomi protector installed? If so, how does the screen feel and does it work with a case?
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Yes, I've had my Skinomi on for over a week (front & back).
The screen protector adds a tiny bit of grip which is great for keeping it from sliding off surfaces. It's not sticky like I've found some other screen protectors like Zagg but it's not as butter smooth as the naked screen, as to be expected!
My fingers glide smoothly over the screen with no noticeable drag. So far it feels great. Again, not as good as the naked glass but almost.
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FallN said:
No SGP protector completely covers the front screen. They are cut too short all around and do NOT extend to cover the area just before the curved glass and the curved portion itself.
There was also massive issue with the proximity sensors malfunctioning due to SGP. They have allegedly "revised" it but no telling if you get stuck with some old stock.
Personally, I've owned and dealt with SGP. Too many negatives with their product and too many other better choices to be bothered buying from them anymore. I can't recommend them but good luck to those that do buy.
Note: If you want a screen protector that covers the ENTIRE SCREEN including the curved edges with cutouts for Proximity censors and camera, I highly recommend Skinomi. :thumbup:
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I ordered the oleophobic screen protector for my N4 (which I'm still waiting for from Google) and found out I did not receive the revised one. A quick email to them ended up in me receiving a second set for free days later without needing to return the ones I already have :laugh:
I find Skinomi and most wet application screen protectors to easily form imprints and wrinkles that don't "heal" perfectly after a while, although still not bad. Just received an XOSkins full body kit from their Cyber Monday sale which I'll compare to the Skinomi one on my iPod Touch. I'm also getting the bumper, so the lack of full coverage on the SGP really doesn't affect me.
I just got my oleophobic and although it seems to be recommended by everyone, it got scratched from day one. Never had the same problem with Zagg or others. Conclusion: I wouldnt recommend SPIGEN! Sounds fancy - "olephobic"- but doesn't actually protect or fit as well as others.
mouyias said:
I just got my oleophobic and although it seems to be recommended by everyone, it got scratched from day one. Never had the same problem with Zagg or others. Conclusion: I wouldnt recommend SPIGEN! Sounds fancy - "olephobic"- but doesn't actually protect or fit as well as others.
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Oleophobic coatings are always softer than glass. By ordering that one, you essentially chose fingerprint resistance over scratch resistance. Glass with oleophobic coatings is also more prone to scratches because the coating itself scratches or wears down with use. Ask anyone with an iPhone 4.
If you want scratch resistance, get a harder screen protector (like the Ultra Crystal).
i would be looking forward to have this skin compared to the XOskin protector. I've used XO skins before and they are great! but i wonder how this does when they are side by side
Sparta507 said:
i would be looking forward to have this skin compared to the XOskin protector. I've used XO skins before and they are great! but i wonder how this does when they are side by side
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Can any of you provide pics with the UC dual ones once you get them? I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks!
I would also like to see the ultra clear on a N4
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How easily do these get scratched?
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F0rgiven said:
I would also like to see the ultra clear on a N4
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I didn't buy the dual protector, but here's what it looks like for the front.
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Tempered Glass Screen Protectors

Anyone who currently owns an LG G2 knows the frustration of not being able to use a Tempered glass screen protector.
(yes there are many on the market but none of them fit 100%)
This is due to the "2.5D" screen glass, with its curved edges.
A Flat piece of glass just simply does not fit over a curved one.
The Note 4 has this same type of screen with curved edges, as does the iPhone 6.
All the major players in tempered glass screen protectors have said they are looking into it.
Think anyone can figure out how to make a curved glass screen protector to fit?
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deathshead said:
Anyone who currently owns an LG G2 knows the frustration of not being able to use a Tempered glass screen protector.
(yes there are many on the market but none of them fit 100%)
This is due to the "2.5D" screen glass, with its curved edges.
A Flat piece of glass just simply does not fit over a curved one.
The Note 4 has this same type of screen with curved edges, as does the iPhone 6.
All the major players in tempered glass screen protectors have said they are looking into it.
Think anyone can figure out how to make a curved glass screen protector to fit?
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better to say as same as S3 (don't compare SAMSUNG GALAXY with apple iphone )
i remember the solution for screen protectors for S3 was small size.
i mean not edge to edge protector.
but for temp-glass...
maybe some glass + plastic i mean plastic for edge of screen and glass for front
two types of material in one protector !!!
i think its possible! (maybe )
deathshead said:
Anyone who currently owns an LG G2 knows the frustration of not being able to use a Tempered glass screen protector.
(yes there are many on the market but none of them fit 100%)
This is due to the "2.5D" screen glass, with its curved edges.
A Flat piece of glass just simply does not fit over a curved one.
The Note 4 has this same type of screen with curved edges, as does the iPhone 6.
All the major players in tempered glass screen protectors have said they are looking into it.
Think anyone can figure out how to make a curved glass screen protector to fit?
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They should be out soon; see here: http://amzn.com/B00MAWS5EY
and here: http://amzn.com/B00L4NVKEC
speedy1979 said:
They should be out soon; see here: http://amzn.com/B00MAWS5EY
and here: http://amzn.com/B00L4NVKEC
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In stock:
http://mimeusa.com/product/note-4-ghost-glass-screen-protector/
There are already tempered protectors being sold on eBay, I've just ordered mine, they also state the 2.5D part too, we'll see what it's like when it arrives (a week or two after I actually get it, if it arrives on day one)
here this might be good for the new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Tempered Glass), a ballistic tempered glass screen protector
http://goo.gl/lkrAKf
Will be getting that tempered glass for sure. Out of curiosity, what effect (if any) does the glass have on the touch performance or S-Pen performance?
I'm going to wait and use a quality traditional type protector as also concerned about if the Samsung flip will close properly.
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Will be getting that tempered glass for sure. Out of curiosity, what effect (if any) does the glass have on the touch performance or S-Pen performance?
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None for me.
I ordered from sw-box.com, we'll see how it turns out. For less then $4 I won't complain.
I just placed my order for the Mime Ghost glass protector. They have the best protectors Imo.
so the note4 has the same curved screen type as the note2? that's essentially what this 2.5D is right?
Well, my protector has arrived, wayyyyy before the device has.
I thought it was just going to be Note 3 protector rebadged, but it isn't, it wouldn't fit the Note 3, but until my 4 arrives, I can't see what the fit is like.
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RavenY2K3 said:
Well, my protector has arrived, wayyyyy before the device has.
I thought it was just going to be Note 3 protector rebadged, but it isn't, it wouldn't fit the Note 3, but until my 4 arrives, I can't see what the fit is like.
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What's the details on the one your ordered? I'm looking to get one but don't want to spend too much.
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Here's the eBay item number, 271590976896 can't send the link as eBay have either removed the "Share" button or hidden it extremely well in the last update.

			
				
Does using tempered glass affect the fingerprint scanner?
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Does using tempered glass affect the fingerprint scanner?
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it shouldnt
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I'll be using a case with it so that should make the fit perfect
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I'll be using a case with it so that should make the fit perfect
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[Q] Halo Effect. What is it?

Still looking for a decent glass screen protector for my note 4, and now people mention the halo effect being an issue... not to sure what that is. Can anyone tell me?
Also do any of the screen protectors glass or otherwise actually cover the entire front of the phone?
HerRoyalDykeness said:
Still looking for a decent glass screen protector for my note 4, and now people mention the halo effect being an issue... not to sure what that is. Can anyone tell me?
Also do any of the screen protectors glass or otherwise actually cover the entire front of the phone?
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The screen is curved at the edges. So if you use a glass protector it will be sticking out (about 4mm) all around the edges. Right away it looks bad, because you can see that the screen protector is not sticking all the way to the edge. In a few days it becomes very very bad once it picks up dust and lint from the pockets. It doesn't really look like a halo (a ring of light), but rather a ring of garbage.
Hahaha first have to say I like your username. The halo effect with glass screenprotector is caused because the edges of the screen seems to be rounded off. As a glass screenprotector is not flexible it does not make full contact on the edges of the screen. This is causing de the so called halo effects AFAIK
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The screen is curved at the edges. So if you use a glass protector it will be sticking out (about 4mm) all around the edges. Right away it looks bad, because you can see that the screen protector is not sticking all the way to the edge. In a few days it becomes very very bad once it picks up dust and lint from the pockets. It doesn't really look like a halo (a ring of light), but rather a ring of garbage.
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Ahh... I see I have had that in the past will nearly all screen protectors I have bought (never had a glass one and still havent yet) now I understand the effect. I do find it can be mitigated by the cases used but more often than not the protector starts looking grubby and comes up at the edges so much so I need to replace it. Thanks for informing me!
I had one on currently. It did not cover the edge of screen (black glass) fully. Not sticking fully at side. Can see gap. There alittle bubble at side but not visible.
What annoy me is the rainbow light effect at the side when i use my note 4. Not visible on dark background.
Lol. The rainbow effect is halo?
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... is the rainbow light effect at the side when i use my note 4. Not visible on dark background. ... rainbow effect is halo?
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nope, that's just the rainbow effect.
I thought the Halo effect also included when the screen protectors were cut too short, and had an excess gap from phone edge to protector edge. Haven't a gap is necessarily a bad thing if one is using a case that wraps around the edge, but does not include a screen protector like many of the cheaper TPU or hybrid cases.
Another type of halo?
I hadn't thought of the halo as being where a glass screen protector isn't sticking to the curved edges of the screen, but that does make more sense than a separate sort of "halo" that I've observed and disliked. Namely, even for a screen protector cut narrow so that it only covers the flat screen surface, I've still seen a perimeter "ring" that was distracting, not seeming to be 100% optically transparent. After removing the Bear Motion (not to fault them, but rather I suspect this is common to many brands of glass screen protectors) screen protector, I examined it under a 10x magnifier and confirmed my suspicion, that the PET film the glass is layered with, is cut smaller than the glass itself. The result is that a perimeter margin exists where, presumably, there is only glass, and maybe the reason it doesn't seem 100% optically transparent is due to the polishing to achieve the rounded edge. No expert here, this is just pure speculation on my part, but nonehtheless, I don't like the visual appearance this results in when the screen protector is applied to my SGN4 screen.
I'd be interested in seeing a tempered glass screen protector where the manufacturer does have 100% exact matching cuts of each layer of material used in making the protectors. Moreover, should the oleophobic coating introduce any "tinting" for lack of a better word, then I'd also like to know the coating is also 100% edge-to-ege on the protector so that no matter where one looks, there are no margins but just 100% edge-to-ege optical transparency through all layers.
For now, I'm of the opinion that the best screen protector for the SGN4 may well be the premium PET film protectors rather than tempered glass ones. For use with my Platinum series (Best Buy's "Seidio Surface" case) case, the glass screen protectors seem almost too thick to use, as the case is a very snug fit across the face of the phone. Holding the phone in the case, there is a feeling of some give to the case which may be just enough extra room to use a PET film screen protector that extends over the screen curves and allows the case to slip on without snagging an edge. That said, I'm very tempted to just use my phone with the screen in "naked gorilla mode". That is...just the bare Gorilla Glass screen.
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Zagg Glass from Best Buy...
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Rainbow effect normal? Other glass protector have this too?
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Zagg Glass from Best Buy...
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Jesus christ. I just paid $30 at some Chinese place and the fit looks alright (99% pixels covered). It I see this in a week, I will be beyond pissed. The store will get an earful if they play the we didn't sell this to you since I paid cash.
Edit - welp, go figure. Small halo (1-2mm for now) about 2 hours after install. Too bad I am gone, next time I will be in the area is a week from now... Not sure if I should go back tomorrow... What a ****ing piss off. Should have went with my intuition.
that's awful. I would have a ton of dirt under it after a week.
I went with amFIlm Premium Screen Protector. It's not good, nor bad. You get a pack of three for $4. It's not glass, but it's not a mutlilayer plastic either. It doens't feel like glass. It's dry application. It does cover viewable screen. Does have some flex so you can get it not do the halo thing. I personally applied and the put the GN4 between a bunch of books for a few hours to make sure it adhere well. Since it's cheap, it's not a big deal if it scratches; better than the actual glass.
This give some time for the everyone else to try out the more expensive screen protectors and thus, we can read and see their results. Personally, I'm waiting for the Just Like Glass people to decide if they're going to release something. I wrote them and was told they might carry it and that the owner was considering getting a Note 4, who would be the genie pig for the fitting.
Just remove glass sp & have it check for scratches and dirt. Wipe it clean too. Pasted a new snti glare guard since sweaty palm. It look good without bubble and goid touch too.
My experience so far
So far as i can tell there are no 100% perfect screen tempered glass screen protectors out there. i Myself have a spigen slim tr installed on a black Note 4 with a titanium Verus iron shield and you can barely see any halo. Honestly the little halo i do see is less thick then business card and barely thicker then a sheet of standard paper. I do not have my hopes up at all that we will see a tempered glass protector that is 100% perfect because it would also require users to install it 100% flawless. Its glass guys, there's no real give, unless they use an adhesive that will fill in the gaps, but that may inhibit the spen functionality which then negates the purchase of the Note all together. I would recommend to anyone doing their own install, to use the bathroom steam prep method, along with the hinge method. These two together prove to be the most effective in avoiding any issues. That being said, i am unable to really tell if what i am seeing is truly a halo effect, or the curvature on the glass refracting the light. its been on for over 2 weeks and has dealt with my day to day wear and tear which includes going to the office, gym, bars, outdoors for a hike, all without any shifting or scratches. Either way i am thrilled with the application of my screen protector and wish you all the best in yours.
Halo efect solution
I have a note 4, bought a cheap screenprotector, so, i did now the problem of halo with my old screenprotector, i had some glue from my whitestone screenprotector from my note 9, so i used that glue for my note 4 with the sceap screenprotector, results are very good, no halo at all, did come out very nice, applied it the same way as normal with a whistone protector, so, maybe i can help someone with this system, i don't know where you can buy this glue seperate, mine was from whitestone, maybe someone knowes were you can buy this glue, in the future i will only do it this way, i can recoment this, by the way, excuse me for my poor english, i don't do this every day, i'm from the netherlands
tnx for the first time

Galaxy S6 screen protector...

So...if the Galaxy S6 will have the edge feature on both sides wouldn't that make making a screen protector for it a nightmare? I am still getting the device because I am a Samsung fan boy but....
Re: S6 Screen protectors
I actually found a compatible screen protector for my Note Edge. The film contours around the edges. You may wanna check them out. IQShield screen protectors. I'm also a certified Samsung follower and yeah,it's kinda difficult to find screen protectors with the edges.
i don't see how the edge will be a problem with a protector, it's not like the film can't be wrapped around. screen protector are so retro and pointless. i never put one on my s4 and its been 2 years and not a single scratch on the screen.
IMO, screen protectors help protect the value of your device especially if you're considering a resale. In my case, I'm tad a bit clumsy and so, having screen protector is a must. I feel like it's vulnerable if I leave my device naked.
The only real screen protector that will contour to the edge will be a wet-application one. Iloome did have a prototype curved tempered glass for the Note Edge, but it had issues and they haven't provided any updates about it in a while.
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savannahluv said:
IMO, screen protectors help protect the value of your device especially if you're considering a resale. In my case, I'm tad a bit clumsy and so, having screen protector is a must. I feel like it's vulnerable if I leave my device naked.
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as i said before, 2 years with no screen protector on my S4 and not a single scratch on it. same thing with my S3.. sold it after a year and a half in practically mint condition for $180 and screen was flawless. besides, screen protectors take away from the glorous screen and i could care less about resell value because i buy phones to enjoy them as it comes, i do not buy them to preserve it for someone else to enjoy lol.. the last time i used a protector was when i had a htc touch pro when screens were plastic. to each their own i guess.
Case or screen protector..Possibly both. It's kind of interesting to see double edge on the S6 edge.. Honestly I might go with a case until I found a screen protector that won't diminish the crispiness of the screen. so will see.
With Gorilla Glass 4, will these be necessary?
No, it's not really necessary, but for a few bucks you can buy a tempered glass one if you really are a bit clumsy, but gorilla glass normally is difficult to scratch.
found a tempered glass one here for preorder, it's on sale and only $4, can't go wrong.
I think a wet screen protector would work well for the Edge. I just hope that someone comes out with a clear, frosted/matte protector for the glass on the back to protect from scratches and reduce smudges.
Galaxy s6 edge! Screen protector for the front:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=361231180674&globalID=EBAY-DE&alt=web
For the back:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=301550324031&globalID=EBAY-DE&alt=web
Ordered... Let's see how it looks when it arrives.
rodnii said:
I think a wet screen protector would work well for the Edge. I just hope that someone comes out with a clear, frosted/matte protector for the glass on the back to protect from scratches and reduce smudges.
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Yeah, I agree with y'all. Wet install films pretty much cover edge to edge, but there are also quite dry install films that works. I've heard quite good reviews about iLLumiShield Screen protectors,too.
zagg already has an s6 protector http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product...hdx-screen-protector-gs6hxc-f0c/10362683.aspx
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Here's dry film that I've found for S6, IllumiShield S6 screen protector,www.amazon.com/dp/B00TP05TPC/
I tried with my s4 the glass protector of Zerolemon, I'll wait to see if they do something like that again, it was awesome
il buono said:
The only real screen protector that will contour to the edge will be a wet-application one. Iloome did have a prototype curved tempered glass for the Note Edge, but it had issues and they haven't provided any updates about it in a while.
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Well, the glass ones have to have a sticky residue to stick to the phone. I'm sure that it's difficult for those companies to make a perfectly curved glass and have that coating underneath. I'm excited to see some of the attempts, though. I think that this is going to be one of those things that just takes a long time for the companies to figure out, and I'm sure we'll get some humorous images on here before someone gets it right.
ZAGG InvisibleShield HDX screen protector finally available for order!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...g-invisibleshield-tempered-glass-hdx-t3060378
direct link here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UXP5EYE/
Anyone seen a glass protector for the back of s6?
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Spigen just released their screen protector, includes both front and back.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QU4N0EI/

Glass Screen Protectors

With the FLat Screen on the GOOGLE PXEL and Pixel 4 XL - getting quality screen protectors is going to be much easier than it has been in the past with curved glass screens.
I ordered my screen protector form Amazon - The AMFILM Glass Screen Protector
and I am very happy with the results. Comes with the usual accessories and a 'frame' for installing the screen protector. The box includes 3 glass screen protectors in case something happens with the first one. The price
is very reasonable, just $8.99. Installation was a piece of cake - no bubbles - installed quickly - no halo around the edges and case friendly.
I have used AMFilm Screen protectors on other phones and have always been very happy with their customer service and the quality of their screen protectors. I installed mine and then put my Spigen Crystal Clear case
on and I feel it is nicely protected. Looks great too!
Geekser said:
With the FLat Screen on the GOOGLE PXEL and Pixel 4 XL - getting quality screen protectors is going to be much easier than it has been in the past with curved glass screens.
I ordered my screen protector form Amazon - The AMFILM Glass Screen Protector
and I am very happy with the results. Comes with the usual accessories and a 'frame' for installing the screen protector. The box includes 3 glass screen protectors in case something happens with the first one. The price
is very reasonable, just $8.99. Installation was a piece of cake - no bubbles - installed quickly - no halo around the edges and case friendly.
I have used AMFilm Screen protectors on other phones and have always been very happy with their customer service and the quality of their screen protectors. I installed mine and then put my Spigen Crystal Clear case
on and I feel it is nicely protected. Looks great too!
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Dose it cover just to the edge of the viewable display or go over a little? I'm happy to see they have a alignment tray this time.
knife2240 said:
Dose it cover just to the edge of the viewable display or go over a little? I'm happy to see they have a alignment tray this time.
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I will see if I can get a photo of it later when I get home from work so you can make your own judgement. for me, it fits just right.
Geekser said:
I will see if I can get a photo of it later when I get home from work so you can make your own judgement. for me, it fits just right.
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Did you use the Installation Tray to install yours? If so did that line it up perfectly?
Look for the ESR tempered glass. Black borders but it's full adhesive and fits perfect. has an installation frame so no alignment issues. 2 pack for 15 I think.
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Did you use the Installation Tray to install yours? If so did that line it up perfectly?
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Yup - lines up perfectly when installing with the installation tray.
I went with this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WHN62XS/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_fdUSDbJE435Z5
It's a 3 pack as well, a little less cost and has the grooved cutouts instead of the straight flat line at the top. Will see how well it applies and handles.
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I currently have these on and the fit isn't the best. I get a slight halo on the top cutout and a little on the lower left side. I'm pretty sure if a installation tray was included it would solve the problem. I also gave these a try but the black border covered some of the viewable screen and the case was pathetic so I sent them back. I will be getting the AMFILM like the OP today. Those were great with the 3XL.
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Look for the ESR tempered glass. Black borders but it's full adhesive and fits perfect. has an installation frame so no alignment issues. 2 pack for 15 I think.
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I like the ESR TGSP too for the 4XL. I was able to install it bubble-free with the included tray and I like the fact it's full adhesive. This is probably the best one out there right now until Whitestone Dome makes one for the the Pixel 4 & 4XL.
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I like the ESR TGSP too for the 4XL. I was able to install it bubble-free with the included tray and I like the fact it's full adhesive. This is probably the best one out there right now until Whitestone Dome makes one for the the Pixel 4 & 4XL.
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The only issue I have with the ESR is the borders cut into your display so you loose a tiny bit on the edge.
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I went with this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WHN62XS/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_fdUSDbJE435Z5
It's a 3 pack as well, a little less cost and has the grooved cutouts instead of the straight flat line at the top. Will see how well it applies and handles.
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How it looks installed. No bubbles or hallos so far after 2 days and 3 nights.
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+1 for the amFilm glass screen protector.
I received mine yesterday.
The installation was drop-dead simple. The included positioning frame makes it really easy.
No bubbles.
No halos.
Case friendly.
Finger print resistant.
pdfruth said:
+1 for the amFilm glass screen protector.
I received mine yesterday.
The installation was drop-dead simple. The included positioning frame makes it really easy.
No bubbles.
No halos.
Case friendly.
Finger print resistant.
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Does your screen protector seem too narrow and not wide enough? I am tempted to get the same one but the reviews on Amazon seem to consistently complain how the screen protector isn't wide enough to cover the entire screen
every TGSP on Amazon seems to have issues with being too narrow...
I also like the reviews which were all written months before the phone was released too! All were 5 stars...
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Does your screen protector seem too narrow and not wide enough? I am tempted to get the same one but the reviews on Amazon seem to consistently complain how the screen protector isn't wide enough to cover the entire screen
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The Pixel 4 XL's screen is curved/rounded near the very edges. This means that any tempered glass screen protector is going to have to be a couple millimeters smaller than the screen, so that it doesn't develop a halo (due to dust & debris finding it's way under the screen protector near the edges where there's little/no adhesion).
In my opinion, the amFilm tempered glass screen protector is VERY precisely sized so that it doesn't develop a halo, yet covers ALL of the viewable/back-lit screen area.
I am very happy with the fit
I've tried a few screen protectors so far and finally found one that has zero halo and covers the visible part of the actual screen. I also comes with an install frame for aligning it properly.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YCBZCP3/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
airmaxx23 said:
I've tried a few screen protectors so far and finally found one that has zero halo and covers the visible part of the actual screen. I also comes with an install frame for aligning it properly.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YCBZCP3/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Another product with many 5 star ratings BEFORE the phone reached consumers! If it works for you, great! I have no problem with that, just irritated by the bogus reviews many products are getting on Amazon...
What do you guys think of the following:
https://www.pure-gear.com/screen-pr...nnouncement&utm_term=Engaged+in+Last+6+Months
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What do you guys think of the following:
https://www.pure-gear.com/screen-pr...nnouncement&utm_term=Engaged+in+Last+6+Months
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Way too overpriced IMHO. I went with AMfIlm like the OP and am very happy. I had a blemish on my 1st install and they quickly sent me a new 3 pack for free. It fits well with my Speck case, has zero halo and is only $8.99.
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Does your screen protector seem too narrow and not wide enough? I am tempted to get the same one but the reviews on Amazon seem to consistently complain how the screen protector isn't wide enough to cover the entire screen
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I have the amFilm as well, and it definitely feels too narrow. Not visually, but it's not pleasant to use with the back gesture. Your thumb ends up rubbing on the sharp edge. Other than that, it seems very high quality and fits very well.
I also tried the Pleson screen protector, and I highly recommend avoiding that. It doesn't adhere properly at all. I tried installing two of them with no luck, and threw away the third. Complete junk.
I've ordered the IntelliARMOR screen protector to see how that works.
Edit: Now that you mentioned it and I took a closer look, the amFilm is definitely too narrow, and there are portions of the screen sticking out on both sides. I'm just going to take it off, I can't unsee it now.

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