How many of you are using a screen protector?
I just can't install this damn thing without making bubbles between the screen
and the screen protector.
Tried putting invisible shield today which covers the entire device. it came with
some spray to avoid dust but i'm still not happy with it. on the back it's ok, but
the front shield was so ugly and unclear that made me to remove it and now
i'm with no front protector at all.
The screen is more clear now but i'm afraid to scratch it.
Does anyone know how to install the screen protector in a way which it will be
totally unnoticeable?
I haven't ever used one, I find they make the screen less responsive. I do have a few scratches on my screen though but they are invisible when the screen is backlit...
GoldCoin said:
How many of you are using a screen protector?
I just can't install this damn thing without making bubbles between the screen
and the screen protector.
Tried putting invisible shield today which covers the entire device. it came with
some spray to avoid dust but i'm still not happy with it. on the back it's ok, but
the front shield was so ugly and unclear that made me to remove it and now
i'm with no front protector at all.
The screen is more clear now but i'm afraid to scratch it.
Does anyone know how to install the screen protector in a way which it will be
totally unnoticeable?
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Your screen protector is a must as scratches can appear on your screen very easily without it.
As for the bubbles I've managed to get mine on with only a couple of bubbles around the speaker & 3G camera. Doesn't bother me to much any more
Try this thread as it has a number of recommendations on which is the best screen protector to use
Yes, the screen protector is a must!
Especially for a device with such a huge display. I have read here about cracked displays and I am sure that screen protectors give added resistance against cracking (besides their primary function against scratches).
It takes PATIENCE to apply one though. I wasted 2 before i managed to put one flawlessly (well almost)
Some of the protectors can be washed and re-applied.
Do you really think it has some impact on the way the screen respond ? Does the screen protector makes the bends more noticeable when you press on the center of the screen ?
I've used my Universal for over 3 years with no scrren protector, and there is a mark in the top right where the X icon is but no other issues. However the Universal is a clam shell design so the scrren is protected when it's in my pocket. I don't think I'd want to use the HD without one.
I couldn't fit the screen protector that came with the HD properly because it has to be done with microscopic precision. However I bought 6 protecoter for £3 on Ebay from Ecell and am very happy. They're much easier to fit because they're a fraction smaller, plus you can use a couple to practice with and still have spares left over.
I use the protector from day one and I can't imagine not using it. It's just too much of a risk, and by watching my used protectors, how they're covered with scratches, some of them quite big and quite deep. I would not want to have this permanently on my screen.
I have bought some additional protectors as well. I predict I will be changing protectors every 3 or 4 months.
I have no idea why everyone seems to have so much problems with applying them. It was very easy for me to apply both the stock protector and the Brando protector. Just clean the front screen as thoroughly as possible with a piece of cloth that does not leave those small fabric hairs. I used a cleaning cloth for glasses, and put a few drops of window cleaning fluid as well to remove eventual grease.
After that it was piece of cake. Started at the top and just rolled down the protector in one smooth move. Had 1 bubble, which I simply pushed to the edge of protector until it was gone.
I reccomend you do all of this in a dust-free environment. Bathroom is a good place, for example. Let the dust settle for like 20 minutes before going in. Avoid rooms which have carpets and such stuff.
I used mine for the first month+ without the screen protector and sustained no scratches. I have one on now simply because one day I was putting stuff away, saw the screen protector, put it to my HD and it went on perfectly without trying, so I decided to keep it on.
GoldCoin said:
How.....unnoticeable?
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GoldCoin,
Have you tried buying on from a phone shop and asking them to install?
I installed mine as soon as I removed the "do not sit down with the HD in your pocket warning" Best way to ensure that the screen is clean. Took a couple of attemps to get it started but a little effort and I got it. Left with a small bubble round the ear piece and one top right, but that looks like a slight defect in the protector as the alignment looks almost perfect.
When installing, I peeled back a portion of the protector and aligned it best I could - incidentally, I placed the HD back in the foam that it came in to hold it firm. Without peeling any more off I try to gauge the alignment. If I think is good to go, I slowly peel the backing whilst rubbing my finger back and forth across the area just stuck down.
Here's another suggestion. PSP Screen Protector installation
Good Luck,
Yes, it's a must!
I use a screenprotector and it has lot's of scratches on it, which otherwise would be on the screen itself
Absolutely!
I Use clear-coat and are very satisfied (had it on my diamond as well and have it on my psp)
Once you get a mark on the display u will regret going without.
Thank you all for sharing your opinions. already ordered a Brando protector + 3 extra just in case i will mess things up again.
Following Rozenthal advice i think i'll apply it in the bathroom this time and not in my dusty workroom.
Bubbles are not problem. After installing screen protector just take you credit card. You can remove all bubbles with credit card.
Just adding my two pennies worth. I haven't ever used a screen protector on any of my previous phones. However Touch HD is a little bit special (as we know) so I invested. The one that came with was utter....well it was naff. I bought an invisible shield but some areas didn't dry and adhese correctly....so I opted for Exim...now this was awesome....a few attempts later and I have it installed with no bubbles at all using a credit card to apply.
(Top Tip: use selotape to remove any unwanted dirt from the screen before installing....the static tends to draw dust to it straight out of the packet....helped me anyway!)
GoldCoin said:
Thank you all for sharing your opinions. already ordered a Brando protector + 3 extra just in case i will mess things up again.
Following Rozenthal advice i think i'll apply it in the bathroom this time and not in my dusty workroom.
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For what it's worth, it wouldn't hurt to use a can of dust remover or compressed air to spray the area before applying. Worked for me. Just a thought.
Does the normal screen protector that comes in the box makes the screen feels like bending when u press on it ? in the center specifically ? and makes you need to press harder when u tap ?
Invisible shield on mine and wouldn't be without a screen protector on any of my devices with my way of using them and pocketing them they tend to get scratched but loving the invisible shield. Should be installed at the factory imo
Jezwick said:
... I find they make the screen less responsive....
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I've always used one, XDA mini, Kaiser and now the THD.
In all cases I've found the sensitivity is affected but to varying degrees.
In each case I've used tweaking tools to change the sensitivity back to acceptable levels.
But im only concerned to know. Does makes the screen feels like bending when u press on it ? I already know that all resistive screens do what i am talking about but does it increase when using a protector ?
Xeon said:
But im only concerned to know. Does makes the screen feels like bending when u press on it ? I already know that all resistive screens do what i am talking about but does it increase when using a protector ?
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I haven't experienced this with the Exim protector I am using. In fact...it's as though there is nothing there....even when swiping!
I'm getting a HTC Hero next week (Telus, waiting for it to be shipped) and I'm wondering what's a good screen protector to buy for it. I have an iPod Touch with a giant crack through the screen (still works) from dropping it so I want to have some protection this time around. Can screen protectors cause damage to the screen, if they're cheap ones or whatever? Do they impair the touch screen functionality at all? This is my first touch screen phone.
Stojko said:
I'm getting a HTC Hero next week (Telus, waiting for it to be shipped) and I'm wondering what's a good screen protector to buy for it. I have an iPod Touch with a giant crack through the screen (still works) from dropping it so I want to have some protection this time around. Can screen protectors cause damage to the screen, if they're cheap ones or whatever? Do they impair the touch screen functionality at all? This is my first touch screen phone.
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Screen protection is completely unnecessary. The screen is made of glass, and won't be scratched by normal use.
You can put any kind of protection on your screen, but it won't help anything if you drop your Hero in an unfortunate way.
Screen protection wouldn't have helped your iPod either...
besides from that this belongs in the accessoires section, and i believe there were some brands and models discussed already... i think you can find out which is the best, my vote goes for none. the screen won't scratch, and the surface feels way to good to be covered, and my hero has its own pocket in my jeans, and/or sits in a protective pouch.
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besides from that this belongs in the accessoires section, and i believe there were some brands and models discussed already... i think you can find out which is the best, my vote goes for none. the screen won't scratch, and the surface feels way to good to be covered, and my hero has its own pocket in my jeans, and/or sits in a protective pouch.
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i wish i could say this. my hero has a scratch right on the screen and its was only put in my pocket with nothing else. Also now i have dust under the left bottom side of the screen also. If your going to get a screen protector, i recommend Zagg Invisible Shield. When i had an iPhone 3G i got this put on and it was the best investment i made ( i got the whole body cover ) which i felt was much better than some case.
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i wish i could say this. my hero has a scratch right on the screen and its was only put in my pocket with nothing else. Also now i have dust under the left bottom side of the screen also. If your going to get a screen protector, i recommend Zagg Invisible Shield. When i had an iPhone 3G i got this put on and it was the best investment i made ( i got the whole body cover ) which i felt was much better than some case.
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so your hero was scratched by the garment in your pocket?
in the end it is your decision. the dust argument is true, there is a lot of dust in the pocket, that is why is use a microfiber pouch.
I would buy a clear-coat, same as invisible shield but you get lifetime replacement all you have to do is pay the 3.99 shipping
I was wondering what the best screen protector would be for my phone i was going to go with invisible shield but don't like the rough surface. I want something were you cant even tell its there.
i used a gadget guard on mine, just the screen not the full body. got it off ebay shipped for 7 bucks and showed up in 2 days for an extra buck or so you can get a car charger with it as well. i like the gadget guard cause it goes around the buttons on the bottom. a lot of the other ones stop near the buttons. if put on right you will see no ripples theres only a little spot that i had to peel back to get some junk out from under the protector. when i layed it back down it only shows slight orange peel if looked at on a angle.
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Mine has bubbles at the edges, has anyone peeled it off?, it's pretty well stuck on so I'm presuming it's not meant to come off.
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Did you buy this used? Looks like a screen protector a previous owner has put on. If so, it should pull off quite easily once you've got a fingernail under it.
It's a screen protector for sure. The HD comes with a screen protector (at least mine did back in Feb '09) - don't you remember putting it on? Unless it was pre-owned...
It was bought new, the original screen protector has been on, used and discarded, this thing has no hole for the front camera and fits better, also a lot thinner, I've tried peeling it up with my fingernails like I've been able to do with every screen protector I've had, but it is really stuck to the screen like it's supposed to stay on there.
I thought it might have been a teflon layer or something, I've read of other devices having a similar thing.
Thanks for your replies
i have been trying to figure out whether there is a screen protector attached to my xperia play which was bought form germany.
Can anyone infom me how to make certain that there is a screen protector attached. As I would iike to know if i see scratches on it that those scratches are only on the screen protector and not the screen itself.
From the other threads ive seen. The one that comes already on the phone when bought is some sort of shatter-proof layer. So in a way it is a screen protector (and a pain to get off apparently).
But i installed the spare from the box to prevent the one on the screen getting scratched. I havent noticed any difference in the screens responce so all is good. Better safe than sorry
The screen protector comes in the box, not attached to the phone
An easy way to test if it's on the phone is to take a piece of tape, put it on a corner of the device, and slowly peel it back. If there's a protector on your screen it will lift off with the tape. You don't need to pick at it or use a hair dryer. You can use more tape to 'dab' off bits of dust, hair, crap too before letting it settle back down. Just squeegee out the bubbles and you're in business.