any problems with peeling up when applying a case? does anyone know the hardness of the glass? 9H is the hardest. no specs offered here.
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Yes it peels up...I bought it it started to Peel up and I went to raise it to repositon it and it just shattered..... poor product
877562
It's kind of a glossy feel, but I ended up not using it. I watched you tube videos of attempts at scratching and literally destroying the screen and having no affect. Evidently the Gorilla Glass on these phones are practically indestructible!
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The glass for once is not Gorilla Glass 3 like on the original. I am not even sure it is tempered glass. It will crack after the first drop. Mine did, while being in a good case - slipped from my pocket, fell on wood floor hitting the corner, the screen has a single crack in it. Thankfully the digitizer is still working.
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Replacing the glass really does take a heat gun. Being overly cautious, I used a hair dryer on a low setting and this took forever. Patience is the key to separate the glass from the video panel. Obviously, I didn't have patience this day so I ended up breaking the panel as well (thankfully I had insurance). There are video's on YouTube that explain the whole process. Can it be done - YES! Is lots of patience required - YES! If the screen in my replacement phone goes again, I have a little more confidence to do this once more.
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i have had mine for a few months now, the glass does seem thin but I have had no problem, I have banged it against a pan more than once. I do love the look
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My case was initially hard to get off. Use firm, pressure. Be careful not to jab yourself. It does get easier.
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I'm sorry I cant help you. After the first one scratched so easily, I threw the others away and bought new ones. Normally you peel one side, apply and then peel other side. The key is to have the glass really clean and use a lint free cloth so no foreign matter under the shield
1547064
I've had NO trouble! Just get my thumbnail in there and pull long part w/the other hand. This case is awesome. Thin, yet, Durable! I've had atleast 5 face down drops. A-ok
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to be honest it's somewhere in between, if you've ever used a "speck" brand case its not as hard as the outside plastic. it's semi malleable, which is both good and bad imo. it's not silicon either though its much tougher feeling than that. I know that's vague but it truly is a weird in between of the two.
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The ballistic glass is much more than a sticker. It's litrally a piece of glass. However, it is thin enought that I don't see how it could cause any issues with case installation or use.
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Hey I had the same thing happen to me, I had just taken off the rubber protective backing to clean it, and it slipped out of my wet hands (cleaner) and onto hard (practically stone) floor! It shattered mostly at the top.. but it still works perfectly , the camera, mic etc.. all good,! I only bought it 3 months ago, for over 200 bucks, and an apple rep said it would cost over 100 dollars to replace screen~ ! Insane!! I am looking and hopefully have found a clip on set with a hard rubberized clear front, and backing, that will protect it, and hopefully keep it from getting worse! The regular screen protectors will not go on do to "bumpy texture" .... Your post did not say if yours is still working or not, but if it is,, I will let you know if it works.. and you let me know if you get anything out of your warranty. Deal? I hope so! Thanks Kimmy
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Well most of the screen protectors made today are case friendly, otherwise I would use any matter of tempered glass. I sell electronics and I have not seen a tempered glass case that wasn't case friendly. That is the best screen protection you can get. Usually the shield will sacrifice itself before your screen would be compromised
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There is an instructional video on their website...I felt the same way til I watched the video...it's super easy. It just peels apart at the top of the case
546936
No it's not gorilla glass, and I would recommend a screen protector to help with finger print issue. I use an anti-glare SP, plus it helps the viewing angle. From Digitaltrends: in front, the 9-inch display is glossy and kicks back reflections in well-lit rooms. There's no Gorilla Glass and the anti-fingerprint coating is not as effective as we'd like.
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I use the case all the time unless I'm using the camera handle/battery (which is awesome!). I've never had a focusing problem with the case; I never use any film over the screen- the Gorilla Glass 3 is incredible and doesn't scratch easily.
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If you use an Invisible Shield, then the line isn't going to be smooth because of the texture, and I've noticed people have had some bad luck with hard plastic screen protectors generally (otter box defender, etc.). I have glass screen protectors on my iPad Air, OnePlus One, Nexus 7 2013 and Galaxy S4. None of them has been scratched or broken so far. Before I switched to glass, my original Galaxy S Note went through two IS protectors that were rugged but halting for styli and began to peel over time.
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I am happy with the case friendly version I bought, although when I received my case I realized that either shield would've been fine. Case friendly covers the screen, but not the entire glass. It has a narrow gap (3-5 mm?) around the perimeter so that it won't interfere with your case. However the shield is thin enough that I can't imagine even the full version causing problems with a case. The case friendly version doesn't fully surround the buttons at the bottom.