Screen Protector: Can you have a screen protector on the phone and also have the Otterbox Defender Protector on as well or do you have to take the existing one off first?
885138
Hi! Yes, you can have a separate screen protector and the otterbox defender screen protector on at the same time. I am not sure if is changes the sensitivity of the screen or not because I havent used the phone and case without the separate screen protector. But, the screen looks dull and washed out a bit with the otterbox screen protector on, so, I am thinking about taking the screen protector from the case off so the screen looks better.
679285
Yes, you can. It came with a flimsy screen protector that was ridiculous so I bought a tempered glass screen protector instead. The case is wonderful by the way, so it didn't matter that the screen protector was a piece of junk. The case itself is worth it.
2281636
Yes, it has a screen protector...it does inhibit some of the responsiveness of the screen, so you have to tap a bit more firmly. You shouldn't need two screen protectors unless one is just a film.
2124509
Defender has bigger shell hence bulkier. Usually come with protective lens (made of clear plastic) so you don't need another screen protector.
607522
Yes but you'll be using a phone with two screen protectors if you buy the defenders series.
489190
I Should've looked at this question earlier. Based on the 4th photo, it looks like it had an in place screen protector like the Defender series of Otterbox cases. However, yes it is indeed a peel and stick, after the fact that I bought and applied another screen protector a day before -__-.
111543
Is the screen built into the casing or added first? I have a ultra-thin glass screen protector that I'd like to keep on my phone. Thoughts?
634521
You should be able to just peel it right off. If you do not see the edge of the screen protector then there might not be one one there yet. If you need help putting the new screen protector on then you can always look on YouTube on videos on how to do it.
956492
didn't try it but haven't felt the need for a screen guard once the case is on. it is designed in a way that the screen never touches the surface because of the gap created by the casing. that said, it is super hard to remove the case once u have inserted the phone it. i'm guessing if ur screen guard is super thin then u should still be able to put on the case.
1650384
When I applied mine, I already had a screen protector on the phone i was NOT happy with. I removed it, cleaned the glass with the dust cloth in the box. I always apply my accessories on a clean dry table before i begin [don't want ANY dust under the protector]. I had my case on the phone which helped me to guide/ placement of the glass. Pressed down on glass from center out and upwards. it did look like i had a tiny bit of dust in one area but within a few moments it went away [which they tell you in the install instructions].I couldn't be happier.....EXCELLENT product!!!
2124510
The Defender case has a built in screen protector. Here's a link with more detailed info... http://blog.ohcases.com/2011/01/26/whats-the-difference-between-otterbox-defender-and-commuter-series/
1877704
Take off the pre-install screen protector. Once I did that the quality was the SAME as the original. The pre-install screen protector is REALLY thick and blocks the quality of the screen.
1423076
Yes it comes with one screen protector "peel off" like you would normally buy separate. Pretty nice one though I would say!
2269816
I dont think it can be removed. I guess you could cut it out with an exacto knife or something. But the built in one works just fine so you would probably be better off returning the other screen protector or using it later.
500285
Yes, I do not have the screen protector on mine. It comes seperately, you can choose to use it or not.
215277
Well, I didn't have a screen protector on my Galaxy, so I was delighted to know the OtterBox had one built in. I don't believe it will do anything other than offer extra protection. Either that, or alter the ease of navigating your screen/phone.
908783
The shield that comes on the otterbox defender is just glued to the inside of the front part of the hard case. You can just pull it (do this with cation, you cannot put it back in and most likely voids the warranty) I have this case and was planning on pulling mine out to be able to use an invisible shield.