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[Q] Scared to put on screen protectors

So I bought one of those screen protectors that require you to put a combination of water and a little soap to apply. Then you squiggy out the water to get the protector to apply. I've used these many times on my phones but it just occured to me that I can't take the battery out of this tablet......kind of scared to put this thing on because even though you're not using a lot of water, when you squiggy out the screen you get enough water that might get into some of the cracks around the screen and short the tab out.
Am I paranoid? any one have luck applying on one of these types of screen protectors?

I applied the skinomi screen protector the other day with no problems so far. I don't think the little amount of water used will damage the device just don't go overboard lol

don worry about it..
think about how worries you are about wiping the glass without a screen protector?
wont have to worry about that after its on. i even use my sleeve at this point.
Just make sure its like a surgery atmosphere...lol i left one small, tiny fiber of lint which i only noticed after it dried up.
no biggie. screen is safe though

Don't worry. You and it will be fi.......ZZZAAAAAAPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!

Place some tissue paper around the edges to soak up the liquid as you squeegee it out of the sides. Job done.

Installed the skinomi skin last month as well but it came with their own solution so i dont know how different that is with soap and water.
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love my Skinomi
I did the Skinomi and it looks great. Had a few bubbbles but they went away. Resists fingerprints too. Do it.

Personally, I have never gotten the "hang" of applying wet protectors. Lord knows I've tried but, as the OP said, I share the leeriness of getting water anywhere near electrical devices. I know, I know....unfounded OCD...but as long as dry apply units are available and work well, I'm in!

Wait, I read that the Transformer has Gorilla Glass... So why would you need a screen protector? Gorilla Glass is scratch proof.

invertedskull said:
Wait, I read that the Transformer has Gorilla Glass... So why would you need a screen protector? Gorilla Glass is scratch proof.
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No, it is scratch resistant. Big difference.

Digiguest said:
Don't worry. You and it will be fi.......ZZZAAAAAAPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!
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I really lol'd, thanks for the laugh.
Thanks for the feed back everyone. Ill get it installed this weekend. Ill probably play it extra safe and completely drain the battery.

Underwater Mike said:
No, it is scratch resistant. Big difference.
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It's VERY scratch resistant. Anything that's going to scratch it will probably break through the screen protector and scratch it anyway.

Removing White Marks from Protective Film

Has anyone tried to simply remove the white marks from the protective film that come with the Nexus 4, instead of buying a whole new screen cover?

nah , i prefer get a new one, the existing one
easily peel off though.

The original one is crap. It scratches extremely easily.
Just don't use one. I have been using my Nexus 4 for 2 months now. Not a single scratch. (I use a bumper case though)

I'm not worried about scratching the screen protector, that's the point lol. I'm worried about scratching the screen. The original is quite thick and I'm fairly sure will protect the screen quite well. However, I was given a free screen protector with a case. I may invest in a few more in case this one doesn't work though.

snapper.fishes said:
The original one is crap. It scratches extremely easily.
Just don't use one. I have been using my Nexus 4 for 2 months now. Not a single scratch. (I use a bumper case though)
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LOL I've been using no screen protector, and no case and my screen is seriously getting so many super-fine scratches
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Which is why I suggest we leave the screen film from the box on, but the white marks are annoying. Mine is still on and there are no marks on it. It's great for running your finger on too. I've certainly had far worse screen protectors. I might try a little bit of rubbing alcohol this weekend to try and remove the white marks and let you know.

skezza said:
Which is why I suggest we leave the screen film from the box on, but the white marks are annoying. Mine is still on and there are no marks on it. It's great for running your finger on too. I've certainly had far worse screen protectors. I might try a little bit of rubbing alcohol this weekend to try and remove the white marks and let you know.
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I agree. I've left mine on as well and haven't any issues so far. It's really not a bad screen protector (or whatever you want to call it). I've purchased screen protectors for other phones that scratch very easily. I did purchase some screen protectors for my Nexus 4, but haven't put them on because I like the one that came with it. It gets the job done.
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So, ill have a pop this weekend with light rubbing alcohol. It might not remove it and it definitely won't if the white is on the sticky side but if it does ill happily use this as a protector lol

I tried nail polish remover and it was a no go.
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Not even a little bit?

I have the back protector still and from the feel of it, it's definitely not on the adhesive side. I haven't try to remove it but I was thinking about rubbing alcohol. I think it might take quite a few tries...

The back protector? I'm talking about the screen protector...

Isn't it the same material used for the makings? You're talking about to volume and power button marks? For me it's the white rectangle that has imei sticker. I peeled my imei sticker off and kept the protector.
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Yes, the marks. Interesting that you think they can be removed. I will have a go with some rubbing alcohol. Might not come off though.

Rubbing alcohol doesn't work for me. I've even tried to scratch them off causing a nice patch of scratches that are more annoying to look at than the marks. Good to know nail polish doesn't work... that was going to be my next step.

You can try using a white background on your homescreen

The patch is actually pretty small just the left half of the power symbol... I do have more screen protectors on the way anyway along with the new Rearth Hybrid case that everyone has been squealing about.

Ahhh damn they must be under the protector. Will have to buy some screen protectors

weird. can afford to buy hundred dollar phone. but cannot afford to buy $10 dollar screen protector.

faiz2036 said:
weird. can afford to buy hundred dollar phone. but cannot afford to buy $10 dollar screen protector.
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Maybe the OP had to break the bank to afford the phone in the first place.

screen scratches

When I bought my s8 I didn't have enough money to get a screen protector. I'm OCD when it comes to screen scratches. And sadly I've accumulated a few. Does anyone know of a way to buff out these scratches?

How have you scratched it? its a glass screen, it shouldnt be THAT easy to scratch it!

ewokuk said:
How have you scratched it? its a glass screen, it shouldnt be THAT easy to scratch it!
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No idea how the scratches got there. They aren't huge or super noticeable either but they still annoy me. You'd think that we'd have scratch resistant glass at this point

ewokuk said:
How have you scratched it? its a glass screen, it shouldnt be THAT easy to scratch it!
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It kinda makes me want to buy a insurance plan and just break it to get a new one

Duck Quan said:
It kinda makes me want to buy a insurance plan and just break it to get a new one
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I don't think we should talk about or condone insurance fraud.

lynxblaine said:
I don't think we should talk about or condone insurance fraud.
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It's not like it's a car.

Duck Quan said:
It's not like it's a car.
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Some cars cost less than £600.
No one goes to jail for a 'little' fraud. Law is absolute not a grey area. Sentences for crimes are proportionate to the crime. but as you admit in saying "It's not like it's a car" it is still illegal regardless.

Mine had a couple of scratches out of the box. But they are so shallow that are only visible at the certain lighting at certain angle and completely invisible under the screen protector or on a lit up screen. Unless you don't see them all the time - its fine. And I guess there is some coating on a glass that gets scratched - not glass itself. As it was mentioned before - its not easy to scratch it unless you wiped it with dirty cloth or sand. Many people don't use protectors at all and have 0 scratches in a year.
But get a screen protector anyway. Regular plastic one will do (I use official Samsung protectors). You will, probably, not see those scratches under it and it will help your device to look like new over the years.
PS: And yes, there is a couple of ways to remove the scratches, but you should never do it. It might be a success, but in 90% of cases you'll just scratch your screen much more.

Do Samsung do protectors for the S8? Any links, I'd be interested. Thanks.
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Benjamin Dreyer said:
Mine had a couple of scratches out of the box. But they are so shallow that are only visible at the certain lighting at certain angle and completely invisible under the screen protector or on a lit up screen. Unless you don't see them all the time - its fine. And I guess there is some coating on a glass that gets scratched - not glass itself. As it was mentioned before - its not easy to scratch it unless you wiped it with dirty cloth or sand. Many people don't use protectors at all and have 0 scratches in a year.
But get a screen protector anyway. Regular plastic one will do (I use official Samsung protectors). You will, probably, not see those scratches under it and it will help your device to look like new over the years.
PS: And yes, there is a couple of ways to remove the scratches, but you should never do it. It might be a success, but in 90% of cases you'll just scratch your screen much more.
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Thank you for your input

Go ahead and put on a wet aplication screen​ protector, you won't see the scratches at all. No anything you do will just make it worst.
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chakra said:
Go ahead and put on a wet aplication screen​ protector, you won't see the scratches at all. No anything you do will just make it worst.
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Do you have any suggestions for these type of screen protectors?

The Samsung s8 scratches so easily within a day I had a deep scratch on it and within 4 days I have 5 just from taking it in and out of my pocket. Not impressed as the s5 I've had for 2 years dropped it so many times and not a mark on the screen

Slowie08 said:
The Samsung s8 scratches so easily within a day I had a deep scratch on it and within 4 days I have 5 just from taking it in and out of my pocket. Not impressed as the s5 I've had for 2 years dropped it so many times and not a mark on the screen
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I was trying my hardest to be extremely careful with handling the phone. I haven't even taken the back plastic cover off yet. The only reason I took the front one off was cause it peeled off when I put it in my pocket (it was from Sprint and was completely clear)

I'm using a skin on the back of mine. No protector on the front yet and no scratches but I'm considering the official Samsung screen protector (Google it). Seen some good reviews even though I have protectors (especially film).

I always order a gadgetshield body protection; So the back side, front and al the way around the corners is protected for scratches. Has cost me 10 euro.
https://www.gadgetshieldz.com/samsung-galaxy-s8-screen-protectors-covers-cases.html

Can confirm screen is weak. Or at least the coating. Mine has fine scratches and one deep one. Used a s7 edge that didn't have any after a year so I'm surprised at how easily the s8 scratches.

seoulbrova said:
Can confirm screen is weak. Or at least the coating. Mine has fine scratches and one deep one. Used a s7 edge that didn't have any after a year so I'm surprised at how easily the s8 scratches.
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Yeah it really sucks. I don't have any feel ones yet, knock on wood, just some light ones. I'm OCD about my screen so I constantly look for scratches when I can only find them at certain angles

S8 easy scratch
After just two days of using my galaxy s8+ has a big scratch. And I took care not to stand with the keys etc.... VERY DISSPAPPOINTED ((

I dont know how you guys use your phones, I've had mine since 19 april without any case or screenprotector and there is not even one tiny scratch. Never put it on rough surfaces, and always put it alone in my pocket. I'm planning to get a case and screenprotector to not have to isolate it all the time tough.

protecting?

How will you guys be protecting the device? Totally naked? Liquid screen protector on the front? Tempered glass? No cases yet and this might be the first phone I don't want to cover up with anything but a dbrand skin on the back because of fingerprints.
The idea of the liquid screen protector is appealing. Also maybe using one of those types of liquids to add some water resistance

km8j said:
How will you guys be protecting the device? Totally naked? Liquid screen protector on the front? Tempered glass? No cases yet and this might be the first phone I don't want to cover up with anything but a dbrand skin on the back because of fingerprints.
The idea of the liquid screen protector is appealing. Also maybe using one of those types of liquids to add some water resistance
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I'd like a super thin case but it doesn't look like there are going to be any.
Tempered glass is a must. I do that on all my phones.
There is another case thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/accessories/case-online-t3660561/page2

Never a case, always a skin (waiting for dbrand) and would be the 1st time I use a screen protector .. don't know if i'm going to like the plastic feel instead of glass but i'll give it a try.

Azdian said:
Never a case, always a skin (waiting for dbrand) and would be the 1st time I use a screen protector .. don't know if i'm going to like the plastic feel instead of glass but i'll give it a try.
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Could do the liquid ones. They are pretty good.

No case, not this phone. It's a masterpiece that needs to be showcased lol.
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z28tovette said:
No case, not this phone. It's a masterpiece that needs to be showcased lol.
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Says everyone, until you drop it once and have a big marr too corner. Then you'll need a case to hide the ugliness

goronok said:
says everyone, until you drop it once and have a big marr too corner. Then you'll need a case to hide the ugliness
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trust me you dont need a case, i went to the essential event and all the employees dropped there phone from waist high, some demonstrated it more and not a single scratch or damage to the screen or titanium frame, i mean none, you have to see this in person yourself, its awesom,e.

I haven't used a case or screen protector on a phone in over 3 years and I don't think I ever will. It completely ruins the experience of owning a flagship phone. I buy insurance and take my chances.

Azdian said:
Never a case, always a skin (waiting for dbrand) and would be the 1st time I use a screen protector .. don't know if i'm going to like the plastic feel instead of glass but i'll give it a try.
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Wouldn't a glass screen protector solve that problem?

bestlands said:
trust me you dont need a case, i went to the essential event and all the employees dropped there phone from waist high, some demonstrated it more and not a single scratch or damage to the screen or titanium frame, i mean none, you have to see this in person yourself, its awesom,e.
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On to what though? And vinyl or wood floor would make sense why it didn't damage it. Now if it was concrete then I'd be surprised.
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Whitestone Dome Strength Quality

I started using the Whitestone Dome on my Galaxy S8 and loved it. So, I use it with my S9+. However it seems like the strength is weaker than the previous version because it seems to crack all the time. I am constantly replacing it. I am curious if anyone is experiencing this?

All the time is a lot of money! Mine developed spider cracking top right corner
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Have you thought about trying a rhino shield glass screen protector? They aren't without compromise but I've been really impressed with mine.

crash_194 said:
Have you thought about trying a rhino shield glass screen protector? They aren't without compromise but I've been really impressed with mine.
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Is that a 100% coverage adhesive?

xc rider said:
Is that a 100% coverage adhesive?
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Is is full screen adhesive, really sticky and does take some work to get all the air bubbles out. It does have a black border which does infringe on the corners of the actual display slightly. It is case friendly so is cut a bit short around the edges. I do however find it a perfect combination with a spigen rugged armour case. It comes with an alignment frame so is easy to get right when putting it on, it is however expensive at £25 but is still significantly cheaper than the whitestone. The oleophobic coating on it is brilliant, however to soon to comment on longevity as only be using it 2 months. I am happy with the compromises of this screen protector as I hate the thought of covering a very expensive phone with loca glue.
Sorry for the partial thread hijack OP!

I've broken two so far, both from dropping the phone... The second break is just on the edge so I haven't bothered to replace it yet. I have the Aliexpress replacement sitting at home, it was $16 for two screens, I figure I'll give it a try, if it doesn't work I'll send my broken Whitestone back and get it replaced again.

mjones73 said:
I've broken two so far, both from dropping the phone... The second break is just on the edge so I haven't bothered to replace it yet. I have the Aliexpress replacement sitting at home, it was $16 for two screens, I figure I'll give it a try, if it doesn't work I'll send my broken Whitestone back and get it replaced again.
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Do they replace the broken ones for free?

jawsm said:
Do they replace the broken ones for free?
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if you have registered the product at their site I think if you broke it they send you a replacement for free...you just pay the shipping costs:good:

Does it cause you press the screen stornger or it's smooth as glass protector in non-edge screens?