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Only had my YD206 for 2 days, and the rear screen got some bad looking scratches. Was in my pocket with only a very small (thumb size) aerosol dispenser which apart from a smooth rounded edge body has a plastic cap with so-so sharp top edges. Anyway, it left a couple of deep looking scratches that won't rub away.
I wish I had taken some pics before I started, so your just have to believe me:
I very carefully (and with my heart in my mouth) applied a tiny amount of toothpaste with my finger to the deepest scratch near the top of the screen. I used circular motions with my finger for about 15 seconds and then another 15 seconds with a kitchen towel. I then cleaned it off with a little water and a clean kitchen towel. Once dry I could barely see the original marks so I repeated it on a longer scratch/scuff on the middle of the screen. The marks which were very obvious to any casual user are now almost invisible.
However, I've observed that if a put a water drop on an area of the screen that I didn't use the toothpaste on, the droplet beads and will roll off if you tilt the device. If I put a droplet on a treated area it disperses and leaves a dark wet patch. This will disappear if the you dry it completely.
This leaves me to belief that the so called Gorilla Glass 3 (advertised as on the rear screen too) is not so, but is a cheap liquid glass coating which I have just rubbed off.
I have since ordered some liquid glass protector from Amazon (Crystalusion Liquid Glass - product no: B0094EETOG), maybe that will stay on and offer some protection. I don't really want to put a film protector on the back, it would spoil the look and feel. I will post the results.
I was just wondering whether I should rub the whole of the rear display with toothpaste to prime it for the liquid glass. Any thoughts?

Interesting observation. Have any one applied a tempered glass to the back e-ink screen?

I agree, on the Chinese phones, both screens are made from cheap glass, easily scratches and cracks. Curved gorilla glass must cost a lot!
It makes me wonder about the battery and other internal electronics too.
Great idea about the toothpaste.
I ordered a film for the EPD display.

Parmo100 said:
I agree, on the Chinese phones, both screens are made from cheap glass, easily scratches and cracks. Curved gorilla glass must cost a lot!
It makes me wonder about the battery and other internal electronics too.
Great idea about the toothpaste.
I ordered a film for the EPD display.
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Why are you saying so? YD206 should just differ in LTE bands, the phone is the same.
By the way which film for EPD display you ordered? I want to try the one described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/yotaphone-one/accessories/screen-protector-t3097978/page1
But I can't find it anymore.

I am saying phones from Chinese retailers all seem to have components that differ in quality from the old yotaphones assembled in Singapore. I have only a yd206 but I imagine Yd201 is the same. Real Gorilla glass does not scratch and break so easily.

I very carefully (and with my heart in my mouth) applied a tiny amount of toothpaste with my finger to the deepest scratch near the top of the screen. I used circular motions with my finger for about 15 seconds and then another 15 seconds with a kitchen towel. I then cleaned it off with a little water and a clean kitchen towel. Once dry I could barely see the original marks so I repeated it on a longer scratch/scuff on the middle of the screen. The marks which were very obvious to any casual user are now almost invisible.
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You can do the same with scrached watchs, but for better result some great product exists , like polywatch (and it's cheat, about 5$ for a tube)

satsuki_yatoshi said:
You can do the same with scrached watchs, but for better result some great product exists , like polywatch (and it's cheat, about 5$ for a tube)
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Thanks for heads up on polywatch, that looks very interesting so I might get some. After using the toothpaste the other day, I bought another brand (Arm & Hammer) and was conscious that it was more gritty than the stuff I used on the phone (Colgate). I wouldn't have liked to use that on the rear screen.
To add to the Gorilla glass comments, if you go to the corning_dot_com web site they list the manufacturers that are licensed/authorized to use it. Yotaphone are not listed unless or course the phones are built by one of the listed suppliers. Of course that would suggest that the Russian built phones don't use Gorilla glass either - Any comments from Yotaphone on this (if your listening of course)?

I managed to drop my YD206 in my garage. Tried to catch it mid-air but failed miserably so things got worse by spinning like crazy before hitting on the rough concrete. the phone flipped a few times on the concrete for 40-50cm before coming to rest on the front screen.
Bad news are: Back glass is shattered at the lower right "corner" where the first impact seemed to be.
Good news are: Front screen and frame don't have a single, not even tiny scratch! Even though it flipped like crazy and i saw dusty and dirty hit spots where the front screen hit the edgy concrete. EPD still works 100% and glass fragments seem to hold in place (except for a small edge missing in the corner.) I'm impressed and I bet my front screen would be gone if it wasn't some higher quality glass.

I agree, it's only the curved glass that is a cheap fake version. Front glass scratches easily but seems tough.

Finally got the Crystalusion and applied it. I didn't bother to prime the rest of the phone like I said I might and I didn't need too.
Now the phone surface beads water drops and the areas I rubbed down don't absorb water like they did before.
Whether or not the surface will be protected by the coating I don't know. It doesn't feel any different, so only time will tell if it resists scratching and abrasion.
If I remember I will revisit this thread say 4 or 6 months in the future and report back.

I applied a film to the EPD back of mine, I used the supplied wet and dry wipes but there were still a few bubbles. It was extremely difficult to get rid of the bubbles, some remained.
The EPD touch screen works fine still, the phone looks almost as good as before. The film did not stick as well on curved sides as on front, but ok.
But, as someone has already written, the clarity of the screen has improved greatly, there is no more "matte" appearance (due to removal of the cheap coating). It looks like a transparent plain glass screen now. In short the EPD looks much clearer. I love EPD screen now and I am using it much more, well, ALWAYS, in fact. 11 hours battery.
The Yotaphone 2 phones bought from China EPD have NO gorilla glass is my conclusion, I agree with apludgate, just this cheap coating. The huge drop in price of the yotaphone in 2015/16 begins to become clearer, but I am very pleased to have had the chance to buy a Yotaphone. It would be interesting to know the REAL technical differences of the Chinese and Russian phone specs.
Now just awaiting next drop of phone of course

Parmo100 said:
I applied a film to the EPD back of mine, I used the supplied wet and dry wipes but there were still a few bubbles. It was extremely difficult to get rid of the bubbles, some remained.
The EPD touch screen works fine still, the phone looks almost as good as before. The film did not stick as well on curved sides as on front, but ok.
But, as someone has already written, the clarity of the screen has improved greatly, there is no more "matte" appearance (due to removal of the cheap coating). It looks like a transparent plain glass screen now. In short the EPD looks much clearer. I love EPD screen now and I am using it much more, well, ALWAYS, in fact. 11 hours battery.
The Yotaphone 2 phones bought from China EPD have NO gorilla glass is my conclusion, I agree with apludgate, just this cheap coating. The huge drop in price of the yotaphone in 2015/16 begins to become clearer, but I am very pleased to have had the chance to buy a Yotaphone. It would be interesting to know the REAL technical differences of the Chinese and Russian phone specs.
Now just awaiting next drop of phone of course
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Where have you found back screen film? And how manage to use it even if the film doesn't stick on curved sides? It sould peel off eventually...
I also would like to see if the clarity improves, and what are the cons of not having the standard coating anymore.

I found glass and film on aliexpress (of course), only 3-4 usd for a set of 2 pieces.
It sticks, but not so well on curved sides as you can see from the photo. Yes it will peel off eventually.
But the vast improvement in clarity was surprising.
The fake "gorilla" glass, no doubt, offers very little protection, it was just added to make it look like a genuine yotaphone.
I would advise all owners of yotaphones bought in China to buy silicon Bumper and screen protection.

Parmo100 said:
I found glass and film on aliexpress (of course), only 3-4 usd for a set of 2 pieces.
It sticks, but not so well on curved sides as you can see from the photo. Yes it will peel off eventually.
But the vast improvement in clarity was surprising.
The fake "gorilla" glass, no doubt, offers very little protection, it was just added to make it look like a genuine yotaphone.
I would advise all owners of yotaphones bought in China to buy silicon Bumper and screen protection.
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Yeah I have a bumper and a film for the front screen, but I think I'll not buy yours for the problem in photo. As previously said in this thread, I was searching something like the film described HERE but couldn't find any...

Sounds impressive. It looks very clear in the photo.
Does your screen appear matte, like mine did before?

Parmo100 said:
Sounds impressive. It looks very clear in the photo.
Does your screen appear matte, like mine did before?
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I found it! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yota-YotaPhone-2-INVISIBLE-Screen-Protector-Shield-Full-Clear-Skin-Front-Back-/171744750586?clk_rvr_id=1141685710269&rmvSB=true
And yes, my back screen is matte and VERY slippery, I hope that with the film above it will be no more slippery. For now I'm using a bumper, otherwise the smartphone is almost unusable

Full body protection
This one one amazon, i purchased but it still on the way
smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B018835YB0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Full body with supporting website iqshield.com/fbscins.html
I'll try and feed back.

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I found it! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yota-YotaPhone-2-INVISIBLE-Screen-Protector-Shield-Full-Clear-Skin-Front-Back-/171744750586?clk_rvr_id=1141685710269&rmvSB=true
And yes, my back screen is matte and VERY slippery, I hope that with the film above it will be no more slippery. For now I'm using a bumper, otherwise the smartphone is almost unusable
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The same one as that one on Aliexpress is 2.20 USD = 1.50 British pounds including free delivery, 5 times cheaper, where the guy in Derby probably buys them from.

Parmo100 said:
The same one as that one on Aliexpress is 2.20 USD = 1.50 British pounds including free delivery, 5 times cheaper, where the guy in Derby probably buys them from.
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I checked and couldn't tell if those are the same the guy of xda reviewed in the post I linked.

[Question] What is a good brand of tempered glass that works and effective?

So the question is probably familiar from past phones from Sammy such as Note8 or S8/s8+ lol... The consensus from previous reads on XDA and reddit seems to be Whitestone Dome but a lot also gave negative reviews of it due it either lose touch response, or peeling off too easy. I had purchased a full adhesive from aliexpress for my Note8 but could not really use it since I sold the phone to get the S9+ . Anyone has any good recommendation for a tempered glass based on the brands they got for their previous Sammy? I mean recommendation as in, they dropped the phone with it on, like on the corners and the screen survived even though the glass shattered? Case would be great too, as I have a Supcase on the way. Thanks!!

Not the Whitestone then? I was almost about to pull the trigger on getting one for the S9+ but I'm hesitant now.

I've been using Whitestone for myself and my kids, although it has it's fragilities (cold, an snow can alter it) its the best i've tried. I've already ordered mine for the S9+... If i were you get a couple... just in case. As once you've tested it, you won't go back on the side glued ones. You just need to glue it well, and don't be in a hurry.
I've never had issues with touch sensitivity or peeling off (that's even nuts as it's literally glued to the screen, if you break the dome and need to peel it off you should be careful as it's glued it shatters and pieces can jump).

There may be another option now and as upset as I was with the first interation of Zagg's tempered glass screen protector for the s8+, they have come out with the glass curve elite. https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/invisibleshield/glass-curve-elite-samsung-galaxy-s9-plus/ They say that it has full adhesion. So if it actually works well they supply a lifetime warranty. It is 49.99 so it's expensive but I'm going to give it a shot.
Whitestone was great but with a long installation process, I went for it twice, I'm going to (no offense) pass on Whitestone for my s9+. If there was a tempered glass product for curved screens that was as easy to install as a flat screen tempered glass screen protector, and like a conventional screen protector has good full glass adhesion I'm going to go for that option.

I have tried almost 5 brands but still did not get satisfactory result.

Just pre ordered the white stone. It was the best on the note 8.

Upgrading from two S7 edge to two S9+ (already pre-ordered) I never tried tempered glass on my smartphones because I found them a little too expensive to justify given that I have to buy two glass protectors. The OTAO 3D glass protector looked to be an "inexpensive" way to give tempered glass a try, but someone on the S9 thread about Screen Protectors complained about the OTAO falling off his phone whenever he took it out of his pocket. Some folks have also mentioned that this protector doesn't fully cover the curve edge which makes it "case friendly", but this also make it less appealing. These two negative findings put some doubt in my mind about ordering this specific protector for now. Folks using the S8+ have given this protector a "good" review on Amazon. But I also don't know if most of these reviews are for the "old" version or for the "Updated" version on this protector for the S8+. If there's someone here that has used the "Updated" OTAO protector on a Galaxy phone with a curved screen (preferably the S8+)... can you tell us about your experience? I guessthe "Updated" version is the one being used for the S9+.
I have used Zagg's Invisible HD shields on all my smartphones. I found them to be durable and compatible with many cases. Including cases for the S7 edge.Installing them is a little complex and you need to get it right the first time in order to avoid bubbles and the edges from lifting. I had to return the one that I installed on my wife's S7 edge once because a corner kept lifting and getting dust under it. All I had to do was return the old one and they send me a new one. Once I installed the replacement correctly, it has stayed on her phone for over a year without any issues. I'm waiting for it to be available in Amazon as they're usually discounted. The Zagg website indicates that they're sold out of their Invisible HD shield for the S9+

tamanaco said:
Upgrading from two S7 edge to two S9+ (already pre-ordered) I never tried tempered glass on my smartphones because I found them a little too expensive to justify given that I have to buy two glass protectors. The OTAO 3D glass protector looked to be an "inexpensive" way to give tempered glass a try, but someone on the S9 thread about Screen Protectors complained about the OTAO falling off his phone whenever he took it out of his pocket. Some folks have also mentioned that this protector doesn't fully cover the curve edge which makes it "case friendly", but this also make it less appealing. These two negative findings put some doubt in my mind about ordering this specific protector for now. Folks using the S8+ have given this protector a "good" review on Amazon. But I also don't know if most of these reviews are for the "old" version or for the "Updated" version on this protector for the S8+. If there's someone here that has used the "Updated" OTAO protector on a Galaxy phone with a curved screen (preferably the S8+)... can you tell us about your experience? I guessthe "Updated" version is the one being used for the S9+.
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OTAO have two versions, a case-friendly one, which has to leave a couple of areas exposed for the case to fit, and a full cover one. I have had the case friendly one on my S8 and been very pleased with it. Never popped off. One person complaining his came off should not be taken to be evidence that there is something inherently wrong. There could be two reasons - either his was slightly faulty with not enough glue - no company has 100% quality control - or maybe he didn't press it on hard enough when he fitted it.
I've had two. The first one cracked when I dropped the phone on a marble floor but the phone screen was unmarked. Even though it cracked, it did not pop off. The edges still stuck. The second one is still on the phone.

Peanuttree said:
There may be another option now and as upset as I was with the first interation of Zagg's tempered glass screen protector for the s8+, they have come out with the glass curve elite. https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/invisibleshield/glass-curve-elite-samsung-galaxy-s9-plus/ They say that it has full adhesion. So if it actually works well they supply a lifetime warranty. It is 49.99 so it's expensive but I'm going to give it a shot.
Whitestone was great but with a long installation process, I went for it twice, I'm going to (no offense) pass on Whitestone for my s9+. If there was a tempered glass product for curved screens that was as easy to install as a flat screen tempered glass screen protector, and like a conventional screen protector has good full glass adhesion I'm going to go for that option.
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Will be interested to hear how this full adhesive version stacks up against the LOCA types.
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n-j-f said:
OTAO have two versions, a case-friendly one, which has to leave a couple of areas exposed for the case to fit, and a full cover one. I have had the case friendly one on my S8 and been very pleased with it. Never popped off. One person complaining his came off should not be taken to be evidence that there is something inherently wrong. There could be two reasons - either his was slightly faulty with not enough glue - no company has 100% quality control - or maybe he didn't press it on hard enough when he fitted it.
I've had two. The first one cracked when I dropped the phone on a marble floor but the phone screen was unmarked. Even though it cracked, it did not pop off. The edges still stuck. The second one is still on the phone.
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Thanks for your reply... The complains put "some doubt" in my mind about the protector, I had not concluded that there was something inherently wrong with the OTAO. I posted here because I wanted to hear comments from other folks before I made my decision.
I didn't know that OTAO also made a protector that fully covers the screen, but after you mentioned it... I searched further and also found the OTAO Full Screen Coverage - Double Strong 3D in Amazon. At the same $12 price as the Case Friendly. At this price point, I might get one of each and test them with the case I'm going to use. I'm looking for a slim TPU cases from Spigen, EasyAcc, ESR and Caseologic. Currently, I use a Ringke Slim case with my S7 edge, but given the larger screen size of the S9+; I'd like a more protective setup. What case are you using on your S8 with the OTAO case friendly protector?... Thanks again.

xterminater07 said:
So the question is probably familiar from past phones from Sammy such as Note8 or S8/s8+ lol... The consensus from previous reads on XDA and reddit seems to be Whitestone Dome but a lot also gave negative reviews of it due it either lose touch response, or peeling off too easy. I had purchased a full adhesive from aliexpress for my Note8 but could not really use it since I sold the phone to get the S9+ . Anyone has any good recommendation for a tempered glass based on the brands they got for their previous Sammy? I mean recommendation as in, they dropped the phone with it on, like on the corners and the screen survived even though the glass shattered? Case would be great too, as I have a Supcase on the way. Thanks!!
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For my gs8+, I've had good experiences with both the Otao TGSP and the newer full-adhesive ones.
Until a full-adhesive TGSP comes out for the gs9+ from a company I recognize, I'm gonna start with the Otao gs9+ TGSP.
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optimummind said:
For my gs8+, I've had good experiences with both the Otao TGSP and the newer full-adhesive ones.
Until a full-adhesive TGSP comes out for the gs9+ from a company I recognize, I'm gonna start with the Otao gs9+ TGSP.
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https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/invis...protector/glass-curve-elite-samsung-galaxy-s9

optimummind said:
For my gs8+, I've had good experiences with both the Otao TGSP and the newer full-adhesive ones.
Until a full-adhesive TGSP comes out for the gs9+ from a company I recognize, I'm gonna start with the Otao gs9+ TGSP.
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How's the adhesive on the OTAO full adhesive for the s8+ that u got?

xterminater07 said:
How's the adhesive on the OTAO full adhesive for the s8+ that u got?
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I'm using this one:
EyeO2 Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus 9H Full Adhesive 3D Curved Tempered Glass Guard High Sensitivity HD Full Cover Edge Protector S8+ Protective Film Replacement Accessories Black 2 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074QN6ZB5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jPHNAbDN9V2VR
And it's good.
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Well I've gambled on the zagg + defender combo, I hope they play nice.....
Will report back......

i've just ordered this can anyone recommend a decent case please.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Protector-...=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1520177568&sr=1-3

I just ordered the Zagg. Saved £4 using promo code zagg10 at checkout. £36 felt easier to swallow then £40!
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n-j-f said:
OTAO have two versions, a case-friendly one, which has to leave a couple of areas exposed for the case to fit, and a full cover one. I have had the case friendly one on my S8 and been very pleased with it. Never popped off. One person complaining his came off should not be taken to be evidence that there is something inherently wrong. There could be two reasons - either his was slightly faulty with not enough glue - no company has 100% quality control - or maybe he didn't press it on hard enough when he fitted it.
I've had two. The first one cracked when I dropped the phone on a marble floor but the phone screen was unmarked. Even though it cracked, it did not pop off. The edges still stuck. The second one is still on the phone.
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I also have an OTAO on my Note 8 - fits beautifully - holds very well - smooth - full responsiveness - no issues at all.

Geekser said:
I also have an OTAO on my Note 8 - fits beautifully - holds very well - smooth - full responsiveness - no issues at all.
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What version of the OTAO are you using on your Note 8 [Case Friendly] or [Full Screen Coverage]? Are you using the "Updated" version that I believe has "full-adhesive"? Are you also using a case and if so... which one?

xterminater07 said:
So the question is probably familiar from past phones from Sammy such as Note8 or S8/s8+ lol... The consensus from previous reads on XDA and reddit seems to be Whitestone Dome but a lot also gave negative reviews of it due it either lose touch response, or peeling off too easy. I had purchased a full adhesive from aliexpress for my Note8 but could not really use it since I sold the phone to get the S9+ . Anyone has any good recommendation for a tempered glass based on the brands they got for their previous Sammy? I mean recommendation as in, they dropped the phone with it on, like on the corners and the screen survived even though the glass shattered? Case would be great too, as I have a Supcase on the way. Thanks!!
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I'll be working on a buyers guide today and tomorrow it will be on my channel.. In the mean time I posted a thread about a 10 dollar dome glass copy from the supplying factory and their are a few full adhesive glass protectors I'm tested.. All the others are the same generic ones just like the S8/N8

An affordable and perfect screen protector from Gadgetshieldz

Heyy everyone, After using my s9+ naked without any screen protector for about couple of months, I decided it was time to use one since I spotted 2 micro scratches on my screen
So as everyone is recommending the whitestone dome, as it fits best and is case friendly, I checked it online on few shopping sites but sadly non of them shipped to India without me having to bear the shipping cost that was as much as the cost of whitestone dome or sometimes even more
I started looking out for cheaper options and came across Gadgetshieldz's screen protector which was listed for a mere Rs. 500. Now this a wet application screen protector and from the unpleasant experience that I had in past with Zagg''s wet application screen guards, I was little skeptical to order one. But I had no other option so I went ahead and ordered one along with wet application kit.
Now as with all wet screen guards, after application the screen was full of bubbles and looked horrible. But Gadgetshield specifically says to allow it to cure for 24-48 hours naturally. And not to use the phone for around first 2-4 hours. So I did that followed everything and viola! The bubbles disappeared and the screen protector looks so awesome now. The surface is damn smooth, doesnt feel a bit like something is applied to screen. its too good,
Also the protector is available in 2 versions - Full screen and Case friendly. I am using it with Ringke Fusion and have no issues whatsoever.
Enough of the talking, please check the attached pics.
Link to buy : https://www.gadgetshieldz.com/galaxy-s9-plus-screen-protectors-covers-cases.html

If you're happy with it that's great, however it's not really even remotely comparable with a Whitestone Dome which is an UV cured curved tempered glass screen protector including an installation guide cradle and the UV light. The one you link to is a film protector which will only protect against scratches, it won't do anything if you drop it.

Toobs said:
If you're happy with it that's great, however it's not really even remotely comparable with a Whitestone Dome which is an UV cured curved tempered glass screen protector including an installation guide cradle and the UV light. The one you link to is a film protector which will only protect against scratches, it won't do anything if you drop it.
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Thats' what scratch guard does, protects from scratches, for drops the case is more than enough as a protection. Also looking at the price of whitestone dome, I highly doubt it can protect the screen from drops either, I have used tempered glass protectors on my phones previously and the tempered glass did nothing to stop shattering my iphone screen.

You were the one to compare it to the Whitestone Dome, not me. I just wanted to clarify for others that the two aren't comparable, especially since your post looks like an advertisement.
Also I've had tempered glass screen protectors on many phones and am yet to break a screen, however, I've broken many tempered glass screen protectors... Now there's no way to really know whether the screen would have broken if the protector wasn't there but to me it's cheap insurance really.

Toobs said:
You were the one to compare it to the Whitestone Dome, not me. I just wanted to clarify for others that the two aren't comparable, especially since your post looks like an advertisement.
Also I've had tempered glass screen protectors on many phones and am yet to break a screen, however, I've broken many tempered glass screen protectors... Now there's no way to really know whether the screen would have broken if the protector wasn't there but to me it's cheap insurance really.
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lol advertisement ? :silly:
You might be rich, but not everyone is to spend that amount on screen protector. Especially the people from India, where shipping costs more than the product itself. You are getting something nice at 1/6th price of tempered glass, so why not ?
You are free to ignore this post if it doesn't interest you But stop trolling on it.

What are the contents of the installation kit?
I am exactly in the same situation as you. Been using it naked because the normal tempered glasses sold trap dust inside and Whitestone isn't available.. so about to make the purchase of gadget shieldz.. also there is a normal glue based protector available too on Amazon.. so either that or gadgetshieldz

ch305 said:
What are the contents of the installation kit?
I am exactly in the same situation as you. Been using it naked because the normal tempered glasses sold trap dust inside and Whitestone isn't available.. so about to make the purchase of gadget shieldz.. also there is a normal glue based protector available too on Amazon.. so either that or gadgetshieldz
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Trust me dont get the ones available on Amazon, a friend of mine tried those and threw it away in bin. The touch was horrible on those protectors.
As for the installation kit it includes : Lint free cloth, Spray with some liquid solution that you need to use when applying screen protector, and a squeeze or whatever its called :silly: to squeeze out all the bubbles. The spray content is adequate and more than enough to apply one screen protector, it comes in tall plastic bottle .

Alright thanks man.. I'll go for the one with the installation kit then worth Rs. .600 as it seems the solution is something I can't avoid to save Rs.100

ch305 said:
Alright thanks man.. I'll go for the one with the installation kit then worth Rs. .600 as it seems the solution is something I can't avoid to save Rs.100
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Sure thing bro! Let me know if you need any help with installation. :highfive:

Toobs said:
You were the one to compare it to the Whitestone Dome, not me. I just wanted to clarify for others that the two aren't comparable, especially since your post looks like an advertisement.
Also I've had tempered glass screen protectors on many phones and am yet to break a screen, however, I've broken many tempered glass screen protectors... Now there's no way to really know whether the screen would have broken if the protector wasn't there but to me it's cheap insurance really.
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not sure why u would say arent comparable as both are categories as screen protector and pet/plastic was widely use b4 tempered glass.
i used gadgetshieldz and ultimateshieldz on my lenovo p1 and p2 that i use it as my work phone so yeah.. its for rough use.. which i have countless drop on floor, flat on screen, mostly from waist height.. and to my luck, each time survive without any scratches..
downside? obviously it aint gonna as smooth as glass, i only notice this after comparing side by side with s9+ dome glass.. im giving it 8 out of 10.
some user reported it will turn yellowish after a year or so, which i believe it will.. tho mine havent yet.. lol
oh yeah, u definitely gonna notice its a pet type during screen off if u pay close attention.. i kinda like it.. not as reflective as glass
and im gonna use pet type if and when dome glass cracked..

Questions on Tempered Glass Screen Protectors

Ive read afew threads and ive come to understand the differences in Screen protectors (tempered mostly) as that's what I'm going on. Also thanks to GravX for this wonderful thread of info - https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...s/galaxy-s9-s9-plus-screen-protector-t3760133.
But i still have some questions that i cannot find straight answers to and maybe XDA can help me answer them:
1) Those edge adhesive tempered glass protectors - do they actually fit perfectly on S9's and allow you to use the edge of the screen - Or - does the black strip (where the glue is) on the glass cover up the usable side of the s9? I ask cause i like the curved look of the s9 - its partly the reason I bought it. Using a protector that cuts it off even slightly is unacceptable.
2) The fact that most options on Ali are edge adhesive is really putting me off - but what are the disadvantages here > Could the glass actually fall off or come loose from **** adhesive?
3) With the full adhesive glasses (which is what i want ideally) - can the glue be removed safely? There is no point in buying two if after the first drop - the glue makes the screen unusable..
I'm scouring Ali atm for full adhesive - full coverage tempered glass. If there are some XDA recommend's- please do let me know.
Much appreciated.

I got a full liquid adhesive tempered glass. It was a cheaper version of the Whitestone dome on Amazon. I much prefer it to the edge adhesive ones I've had in the past. I haven't removed it, so I can't speak to the ease of removal of the protector or the adhesive.

Dr_N said:
I got a full liquid adhesive tempered glass.
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Did you get it from Ali...Would you mind sharing the link if you remember?

I got mine from Amazon.coom
amazon.com/Clearview-Samsung-Galaxy-Tempered-Protector/dp/B07GS9PWT5&ved=2ahUKEwjl172Nid_jAhUBS60KHffjCyUQFjAAegQIBxAC&usg=AOvVaw0vA2GAJKZ84Uf4y3wTQMb8

b0uncyfr0 said:
Did you get it from Ali...Would you mind sharing the link if you remember?
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See https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80019983&postcount=169 for the full glue tempered glass screen protector that I purchased on AliExpress. I bought two two-packs (one two-pack for my wife's and another for my S9+). Installed them several months ago and they are still working great. I would definitely buy them again. The kits do not contain an installation jig like that provided with the Whitedome, but if you watch several videos and are careful you can still get a professional installation. I did on my first try, so I still have a spare protector and glue for each of our phones. They are cheap enough (about 1/10th the cost of the Whitedome) that you can certainly try again if your first attempt isn't acceptable.

Dr_N said:
I got a full liquid adhesive tempered glass. It was a cheaper version of the Whitestone dome on Amazon. I much prefer it to the edge adhesive ones I've had in the past. I haven't removed it, so I can't speak to the ease of removal of the protector or the adhesive.
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i got the liquid too, can be removed with ease if you pull it out, screen is crystal clear, no residue :highfive:

The only thing I hate about these edge adhesive screen protectors is that if you just miss just a tiny bit, you have a huge risk of dust creeping in and it gets annoying. I messed up a bit, and I paid the price lol
This happens since the screen does not stick 100% to the whole screen. Sure, you get no bubbles when installing but you can get a situation like this happen. And it gets on my nerves every time I take notice of it... which is often xD

I bought this tempered glass screen protector from amazon:https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07C5...abc_0Z5CSCFC1JDNGNTPQB2B?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
It has stayed on my s9+ for over a year

Better Screen Protectors: amFilm vs. Whitestone Dome

I've purchased (but not used yet) the Whitestone Dome screen protector. I've seen videos of both that and also the amFilm being installed. The only difference I saw was the Whitestone had a "bridge" for holding the adhesive bottle while it empties, while the amFilm offers a fingerprint-size cylindrical weight to place over the fingerprint area to reduce the amount of adhesive between the fingerprint sensor and the screen protector.
I see other brands for curing the adhesive with ultraviolet light have suddenly popped up as well.
Thoughts on which is the best?
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My wife has the Whitestone on her note 10+. The fingerprint works fine for her. When I program in my fingerprint it doesn't work well at all. Usually takes 2+ times to unlock it... So I guess it depends on an individuals fingerprint on how well it works... That being said, my wife has already put a hairline crack in the Whitestone. She did the same thing with several Whitestones on her note 8. I have had a Whitestone on my pixel 2xl since it came out and haven't cracked one, while she has cracked 4. My theory is that the adhesive creates a slightly spongy layer under the glass. When the glass is pressed on (like leaning over while in ones tight pockets) , the glass can crack. My wife is an er doctor and is constantly leaning over patients putting pressure on the phone. She always turns the phone towards her leg, so it's not the impact but rather the pressure. My pockets are generally looser and I rarely sit with my phone in my pocket. I assume that is why in almost 2 years I haven't cracked one.

Think they are both similar. ymmv on the fp sensor.
i'd say go with the amfilm because its cheaper and comes with 2.

I love my Whitestone Dome on my Note 10+, but I have to admit, if I had known about the AmFilm, I might've gone that direction instead. 2 for $40 is tempting and the also offer a lifetime warranty on replacements. Just pay S&H. Whitestone charges $9.99 S&H for warranty replacements. I assume AmFilm is similar in cost.
Here's my suggestion, if you can afford to eat the $40. Keep the Whitestone and order the AmFilm.
Install the AmFilm and use it for a week. Test sensitivity, durability, scratch resistance, and most importantly, the FP sensor.
Then after a week, rip it off, and install Whitestone Dome. Run the same test. If you prefer Whitestone, leave it on. If you prefer AmFilm, you still have a spare in the box, so rip off the Whitestone and reinstall AmFilm.
Then post on here your thoughts and feelings and why you chose one over the other.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
I love my Whitestone Dome on my Note 10+, but I have to admit, if I had known about the AmFilm, I might've gone that direction instead. 2 for $40 is tempting and the also offer a lifetime warranty on replacements. Just pay S&H. Whitestone charges $9.99 S&H for warranty replacements. I assume AmFilm is similar in cost.
Here's my suggestion, if you can afford to eat the $40. Keep the Whitestone and order the AmFilm.
Install the AmFilm and use it for a week. Test sensitivity, durability, scratch resistance, and most importantly, the FP sensor.
Then after a week, rip it off, and install Whitestone Dome. Run the same test. If you prefer Whitestone, leave it on. If you prefer AmFilm, you still have a spare in the box, so rip off the Whitestone and reinstall AmFilm.
Then post on here your thoughts and feelings and why you chose one over the other.
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Thanks for the input. My situation's a little unique. I went all out when buying this phone with a 512GB 5G Version and a 512GB card installed. I have not used a screen protector in years and my phones are always flawless - my Note 8 that I just turned in for the Note 10 looks like it's brand new still. I work in an office and I keep the phone in my front right pants pocket with nothing else ever in that same pocket. I guess I just got the Whitestone dome because I went a little nuts with this phone and I expect it to last more than two versions (I usually slip versions) - maybe the Note 13 if there is going to be such an animal - even so maybe an excuse for wasting my money. Maybe I'll even return it. Long story short the screen protector already on the phone is fine for now for me and if it ever does start to wear, I'll peel it off and then debate longer about whether or not to use the Whitestone. So in my case actually probably a waste of money. The screen protector that comes on the phone actually goes all the way around the camera hole while the Whitestone has a notch on top of it which I don't really like. Call me nuts but that's my situation lol...
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KruseLudsMobile said:
Thanks for the input. My situation's a little unique. I went all out when buying this phone with a 512GB 5G Version and a 512GB card installed. I have not used a screen protector in years and my phones are always flawless - my Note 8 that I just turned in for the Note 10 looks like it's brand new still. I work in an office and I keep the phone in my front right pocket with nothing else ever in that same pocket. I guess I just got the Whitestone domebecause I went a little nuts with this phone and I expect the last more than two versions maybe the note 13 if there is going to be such an animal. Long story short the screen protector already on the phone is fine for now for me and if it ever does start to wear Auto spill it off and then debate longer about whether or not to use the white stone. So in my case actually probably a waste of money. The screen protector that comes on the phone actually goes all the way around the camera hole while the Whitestone has a notch on top for it which I don't really like. Call me nuts but that's my situation lol...
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Completely understand and agree. The factory installed screen protector is much better than people give it credit for. My wife used it on her S10+ until she finally scratched it up at the beach. Sandy fingers and all that. I replaced hers with the Ringke Dual Easy Film which she loves and I've used in the past. By the way, even though the sand scratched the funk out of her factory screen protector, the glass underneath was perfect.
And I also agree about the notch. It's my only complaint about the tempered glass screen protectors. Ringke Dual Easy Film actually covers the camera, but doesn't affect picture quality. So it's really invisible.

I had use Whitestone Dome Glass for Galaxy Note9 and my current phone, Note10. I didn't have any issue so far and fingerprint works great! and they also provides lifetime warranty for every time that you request.

CBMC said:
My wife has the Whitestone on her note 10+. The fingerprint works fine for her. When I program in my fingerprint it doesn't work well at all. Usually takes 2+ times to unlock it... So I guess it depends on an individuals fingerprint on how well it works... That being said, my wife has already put a hairline crack in the Whitestone. She did the same thing with several Whitestones on her note 8. I have had a Whitestone on my pixel 2xl since it came out and haven't cracked one, while she has cracked 4. My theory is that the adhesive creates a slightly spongy layer under the glass. When the glass is pressed on (like leaning over while in ones tight pockets) , the glass can crack. My wife is an er doctor and is constantly leaning over patients putting pressure on the phone. She always turns the phone towards her leg, so it's not the impact but rather the pressure. My pockets are generally looser and I rarely sit with my phone in my pocket. I assume that is why in almost 2 years I haven't cracked one.
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Ok maybe your wife should not be an ER doctor if she is breaking her whitestone crushing it against patients?
I will say that my wife has cracked all of her whitestone protectors, while I only just cracked the one on my Note 9 after almost a year of being break free. I am a contractor who is constantly in situations where phones get hit or impacted (I do use an Otterbox defender case while at work), she works in an office and yet still seems to be breaking her tempered protectors. often Which is exactly why I put a tempered (whitestone) protector on her phone, because otherwise it would be her display that was getting broken, and since I pay for her and my phones on my VZ account.... I need these expensive phones protected as much as possible.

KruseLudsMobile said:
I've purchased (but not used yet) the Whitestone Dome screen protector. I've seen videos of both that and also the amFilm being installed. The only difference I saw was the Whitestone had a "bridge" for holding the adhesive bottle while it empties, while the amFilm offers a fingerprint-size cylindrical weight to place over the fingerprint area to reduce the amount of adhesive between the fingerprint sensor and the screen protector.
I see other brands for curing the adhesive with ultraviolet light have suddenly popped up as well.
Thoughts on which is the best?
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I love Whitestone Dome and have used them for a long time. My brother just got the Note 10+ and his works great. I have the S10+ and it has been fine for me. I broke mine when I dropped it getting out of my car, but luckily it was just the dome glass and not my screen. The warranty fee of $9.99 is annoying, but it is better than buying a new one. I don't know anything about AM Film, but Whitestone has been around for a long time and I think we are seeing a lot of knock-offs start to come out. I would say use Whitestone because the quality is probably better.
If you shop there website, they usually have some good discounts available. My brother got his for 20% off and when I bought mine it was 30% off.

I was looking into getting the two for my new Note 10 but I heard amFilm only gives one replacement per purchase compared to Whitestone which replaces as many times as you need to. So even if you break or mess up installing your replacement, you're going to have to buy a whole new kit at regular retail cost again.
Honestly, I'm leaning more towards the Whitestone one just because it's only a few bucks more and I've heard it's more reliable than amFilm. Plus the warranty stuff I mentioned lol.

I use whitestone dome. I have since the note 8. It's credible. AmFilm is not.

Do these type screen protectors leave behind any residue when you remove them?

754boy said:
Do these type screen protectors leave behind any residue when you remove them?
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No they do not leave residue behind. When removed the residue goes stays with the screen protector. Still clean the screen but you won't have any residue behind.
I've had to remove mine and reinstall due to bubbles forming a week after but new one is doing good now.
I have the Whitestone Dome glass.
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754boy said:
Do these type screen protectors leave behind any residue when you remove them?
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Depends, especially if you've had it on there for a while, it will leave residue. You'll have to slowly wipe it off with rubbing alcohol.

Hello, i read about squiggles or something, some weird things happening on edges of whitestone dome due to the glue on corners after ~1 or 2 months.
Many of these comments are found on Reddit, while in this topic everyone seems to say whitestone is very good and lasted long for them.
Examples :
https://i.imgur.com/PclyW3M.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/WWtsyZH.jpg
Who can i trust? At this price i am expecting a 'flawless' screen protector.
Also, anyone tried protection that are only available with professional installation in shops? Like this kind of stuff :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkul7RZkmFw

Amfilm has been excellent so far. so far
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KruseLudsMobile said:
I've purchased (but not used yet) the Whitestone Dome screen protector. I've seen videos of both that and also the amFilm being installed. The only difference I saw was the Whitestone had a "bridge" for holding the adhesive bottle while it empties, while the amFilm offers a fingerprint-size cylindrical weight to place over the fingerprint area to reduce the amount of adhesive between the fingerprint sensor and the screen protector.
I see other brands for curing the adhesive with ultraviolet light have suddenly popped up as well.
Thoughts on which is the best?
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Some people have a brand loyalty to 'Whitestone', maybe because they haven't tried other UV solutions, but more likely because they've had a positive experience with it.
What you should be aware of is that 'Whitestone' didn't invent the process, however, fair dues to them in that they have refined the process in an effort to make it as easy, foolproof and of course marketable as possible.
If you're a relatively competent person, that doesn't require the peripheral accessories that 'Whitestone' and for that matter, 'Amfilm' provides there are much cheaper, and imho just as effective products out there.
Maybe the thing to do is buy one from 'Ebay', average prices are around £3 -£5, and even cheaper on 'Aliexpress'. See if it works for you, and once you've got the principle of it under your belt, maybe then try one of the more expensive brands if not satisfied with their quality, but in all honesty, they're all just glass and UV glue.

mafy31 said:
Hello, i read about squiggles or something, some weird things happening on edges of whitestone dome due to the glue on corners after ~1 or 2 months.
Many of these comments are found on Reddit, while in this topic everyone seems to say whitestone is very good and lasted long for them.
Examples :
https://i.imgur.com/PclyW3M.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/WWtsyZH.jpg
Who can i trust? At this price i am expecting a 'flawless' screen protector.
Also, anyone tried protection that are only available with professional installation in shops? Like this kind of stuff :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkul7RZkmFw
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Every phone I have used whitestone on any phone they look like yours a few months in. Guess I will keep rocking factory samsung screen protector for now

oneandroidnut said:
Every phone I have used whitestone on any phone they look like yours a few months in. Guess I will keep rocking factory samsung screen protector for now
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More reason to use the cheaper alternatives, since £3 every 3 months or so isn't such a huge hit, even cheaper than those TGSP with the glue on the edges.
Unfortunately the factory fitted screen protectors are only good for scratch resistance, best drop protection is still glass.

kxdaorbit said:
More reason to use the cheaper alternatives, since £3 every 3 months or so isn't such a huge hit, even cheaper than those TGSP with the glue on the edges.
Unfortunately the factory fitted screen protectors are only good for scratch resistance, best drop protection is still glass.
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True but also the factory protector gets scratched easily. I use the S View cover and it is horrible, first day it got scratched on the side already and now i get scratches here and there despite being very careful.
It fits the Note so well, i wish i could find the same quality, gloss vibrant protector with no bubbles and that fits all the screen like the factory one.
I would like to try professionally installed protectors (self curing ones) but it seems that they are not really glossy on the videos i have seen.