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Is the Galaxy S 4 LCD (glass) curved on the edges like the Note 2 ?

Hi, for those who have received the Samsung Galaxy S 4 already, please could you check if the LCD screen (the glass) is curved on the edges as the Galaxy Note II ?, I am planning to buy a screen protector for the LCD and that information is important for the type, flexible or rigid screen protector, thanks a lot

brosenz said:
Hi, for those who have received the Samsung Galaxy S 4 already, please could you check if the LCD screen (the glass) is curved on the edges as the Galaxy Note II ?, I am planning to buy a screen protector for the LCD and that information is important for the type, flexible or rigid screen protector, thanks a lot
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It's flat with a very slight lip at the bezel

Spigen: GLAS.t NANO SLIM vs GLAS.tR SLIM. What is the difference?

Okay so i was looking at getting a new glass protector for my phone, I have heard good things about Spigen so i was looking at their selection and saw these two, they look fairly much the same except the name, and can't find a real difference between the two. Any help would be much appreciated.
Links
Galaxy S4 Screen Protector GLAS.t NANO SLIM Premium Tempered Glass
http://www.spigen.com/brands/samsun...-glas-t-nano-slim-premium-tempered-glass.html
Galaxy S4 Screen Protector GLAS.tR SLIM Premium Tempered Glass
http://www.spigen.com/brands/samsun...ctor-glas-tr-slim-premium-tempered-glass.html

Tempered Glass?

Hi,
I bought a tempered glass screen protector for my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge which also covers the curved screen edges. I tried putting on a fitted case and BOOM, the tempered glass broke. I guess it caught on the glass.
Any tips on my next buy and attempt? [emoji23]
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I've heard that they are all pretty much no good. I looked for awhile when I had my S7 and nothing really worked.

cadcamaro said:
I've heard that they are all pretty much no good. I looked for awhile when I had my S7 and nothing really worked.
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I've also watched some YouTube videos and when they tried to put on a case with their tempered glass on, it gets removed.
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The minimal protection cases work fine with tempered glass screen protectors, but you will have problems with virtually all combinations of rugged protection cases and tempered glass screen protectors.
Huge discussion in the Accessories forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/accessories/curved-tempered-glass-screen-protector-t3320688
Basically it has been decided that all of the tempered glass screen protectors are the same Chinese crap, just purchased and branded by different companies. Even well respected companies like ZAGG are guilty of this. The one from GPEL is the least bad, but it is still not great and they keep delaying their revised version.

neezy13 said:
The minimal protection cases work fine with tempered glass screen protectors, but you will have problems with virtually all combinations of rugged protection cases and tempered glass screen protectors.
Huge discussion in the Accessories forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/accessories/curved-tempered-glass-screen-protector-t3320688
Basically it has been decided that all of the tempered glass screen protectors are the same Chinese crap, just purchased and branded by different companies. Even well respected companies like ZAGG are guilty of this. The one from GPEL is the least bad, but it is still not great and they keep delaying their revised version.
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Thank you. So, for the mean time, I'll just have to choose between having a protective case or a screen protection? [emoji23]
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Simone said:
Thank you. So, for the mean time, I'll just have to choose between having a protective case or a screen protection? [emoji23]
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You could always use a case friendly film protector. Of course this will not protect the glass from breaking, just scratches. I'm using this combo with the UAG case, rather have the drop protection that just the screen.

How far has the film protectors come? I've used one many years ago and the feeling was sluggish, like my finger sticked a bit to the film.

Simone said:
Hi,
I bought a tempered glass screen protector for my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge which also covers the curved screen edges. I tried putting on a fitted case and BOOM, the tempered glass broke. I guess it caught on the glass.
Any tips on my next buy and attempt? [emoji23]
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There's a very long, detailed thread on TGSPs in the S7 Edge accessories forum. Suggest you look there.

HELP!!!!!Best tempered glass protection to use with zerolemon s7 edge case?

hi guys,
was wondering if anyone has found a good tempered glass to use with the s7 edge zerolemon case. all the one's i have tried keep peeling up once i place the phone back into the case. Please help if anyone has successfully been able to use tempered glass with this case. Thanks in anvance

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hi guys,
was wondering if anyone has found a good tempered glass to use with the s7 edge zerolemon case. all the one's i have tried keep peeling up once i place the phone back into the case. Please help if anyone has successfully been able to use tempered glass with this case. Thanks in anvance
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As far as I'm aware, the consensus is that tempered glass protectors with the S7 Edge and the majority of cases simply don't work.
FYI, I've tried quite a few different protectors and cases here in the UK with next to no luck.
Just thought I'd inform you of my experience

So here's what I'm using.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZ02Y2I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It was easy to install and hardly noticeable.
The screen looses sensitivity and makes texting slightly difficult at times but still tolerable after you get used to it.
I also have an Otterbox Defender. I peeled the annoying screen protector off of that and installed this tempered glass protector then installed the case.
Flawless fit! Don't know anything about Zerolemon cases though.
Nevertheless, I'm very satisified with my tempered glass protector.
Also... perhaps your inquiry would have been better posted here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/accessories/curved-tempered-glass-screen-protector-t3320688

I used the original zagg glass and trimmed a bit off of the zerolemon case at the bottom chin.
It fits fine without modification with the new zagg glass.

I went to the extreme on this case because I been through more screen protectors than I should have. What I did was trim down the inner lip of the case that touches the screen. I used a slightly sharp exacto knife and slightly trimmed away all the hard edges surrounding the phone a little at a time. Doesn't take much trimming to get it to work. Mine looks not all that perfect but now my screen protector is good no problems

I'm on the same boat and unless there's a screen protector that only covers the screen and doesn't go up to the four corners, I don't think there are any screen protectors out there right now that won't get pushed in by a case.

How is it that no one has ever heard of GPEL tempered glass
(GEN 2) for the s7 edge. its amazing!!!
mine broke once & they even sent me a free replacement too!

grem323 said:
How is it that no one has ever heard of GPEL tempered glass
(GEN 2) for the s7 edge. its amazing!!!
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Here's a review of the GPEL one. It's not a positive one.
"Review of the GPEL Tempered Glass Screen Protector for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge"
https://youtu.be/FZxTsYOQdak

i've had this tempered glass for about 2.5 months now. I use it with the samsung leather case & the ringke slim case.
as long as you dont use a case that extends/overlaps over the edges this works beautifully!!
i wouldnt mind buying this again! Highly recommended!
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the glass reviewed in the above video is gen 1 which i admit did have issues.
they had fixed most gripes with gen 2 since!

Zagg Invisible Shield glass curve for S7 Edge rocks!
mutiny said:
I'm on the same boat and unless there's a screen protector that only covers the screen and doesn't go up to the four corners, I don't think there are any screen protectors out there right now that won't get pushed in by a case.
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I ran into the same thing, but I found the Zagg Invisible Shield glass curve for S7 Edge. It is expensive, but it is a bit smaller than the others so most cases don't affect it and work fine. I'm currently using it with the SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Hybrid case.
So far this is the only curved glass screen protector that works with anything more than a minimal case.
Here's the link to the screen protector:
https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/invis...xy-s7-edge/glass-curve-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge
and the case:
https://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Unic...s=Galaxy+S7+Edge+Case,+SUPCASE+Unicorn+Beetle

[S10+ ceramic black] Screen scratches

Hi all,
I've used the S10+ black for 1 week now and found several micro scratches and one slightly deeper one on the front already. No screen protector, but treated the same way as my S8 for 2 years. The s8 has spent time with keys and other stuff in my pocket, yet nothing happened to the screen over the years. The S10 though...
Whats your experience so far?

The S10 plus comes with a pre installed screen protector. Is the scratches on the protector or you removed it? And the Gorilla glass 6 is pretty soft and scratches at 6 hardness. So you need one if you removed the screen protector by mistake.

ddeath said:
The S10 plus comes with a pre installed screen protector. Is the scratches on the protector or you removed it? And the Gorilla glass 6 is pretty soft and scratches at 6 hardness. So you need one if you removed the screen protector by mistake.
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Yes, I've removed the protector, of course. As I did with all the Galaxy models in the past. I wasn't aware it was "needed" for this model? That'd be a new one. I mean,. people said about the Gorilla 5 it'd be softer (with the S8 2 years back) and indeed, it didn't take hits from nothing. If I can believe Gorilla's website, the 6th gen is supposed to be better scratch resistant than the 5th.

GG6 being softer (to resist breakage) but more scratch prone is a concern of mine. 1 week in I have still not removed the screen protector.

LOL, so we can drop it from an airplane and pound it with a sledge hammer, but don't put it in your pocket with spare change.

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Yes, I've removed the protector, of course. As I did with all the Galaxy models in the past. I wasn't aware it was "needed" for this model? That'd be a new one....
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No wonder.. Too bad, this is an actual real screen protector installed by Samsung, not the usual flimsy plastic film that covers a new phone. This was mentioned in the news. I also did not know about it but I did not remove it when I first got the phone as I realised it was a screen protector after looking at the quality of the film.

Look at the s8 and s10 durability test videos on the JerryRigEverything channel
The durability test videos on the JerryRigEverything channel show that both the s8 and the s10 screens start scratching at level 6.
The most logical explanation of what happened to you is that your s10's screen got in contact with a material harder than anything else your s8 encountered before.

aslg said:
The durability test videos on the JerryRigEverything channel show that both the s8 and the s10 screens start scratching at level 6.
The most logical explanation of what happened to you is that your s10's screen got in contact with a material harder than anything else your s8 encountered before.
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Well, it hasn't. Maybe its faulty. I will return it due to faulty display durability and order a new one ?* Thank the EU & Germany for customer rights and laws in this regard. But BTW; it was almost the same with my Galaxy Watch. The bezel was very susceptible to scratches. Sent it in to Samsung and they replaced the whole display incl. bevel for free. So... Maybe Im just very unlucky.

S10+ screen scratches
My husband and I both purchased the s10+ and both phones have micro scratches on them. This Gorilla glass is not as good as previous samsung models. And, NO, the phones did not come with a screen protector.
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Just checked the phone and found there is a screen protector on the phone. Apparently this is the reason there are so many micro scratches which I cannot clean.

I took mine off because it had deep scratching and replaced with a tempered glass protection, which was good for a month until it fell off last week. Luckily I have no scratches yet, although I'm very cautious of which pocket I put my phone in and never put anything else along with it. Doesn't mean there's no micro scratching I can't see though.

Newer generations of Gorilla Glass became less scratch resistant in favor of greater drop protection because Gorilla Glass doesn't currently know how to maximize both. Drop protection was given higher priority when smartphone bezels started to disappear and many owners were cracking the displays on their expensive new phones the first time they dropped them.