Inner Screen Protector

[mustang7757]

I'm not sure why mine has now done this twice. I'm not hard on my devices at all.

That is strange twice now

 

[bkeaver]

That is strange twice now

This time I have a WSD coming.

 

[mustang7757]

This time I have a WSD coming.

Keep me posted on that

 

[bkeaver]

Keep me posted on that

Absolutely

 

[mustang7757]

Absolutely

Thanks

 

[Talderon]

So, my inner screen protector is starting to peel off right in the middle of the screen where the fold is, but so far, only about 2mm from the top center and that is it.

I DO have a WSD Film that I bought, but I have not build up the guts to install yet. That, and it was on sale (paid $17.99) so I got it to have just in case it gets too bad for me to live with and I decide to install it.

They have 2 different ones... EPU Film and PET. If you want to keep the feel of the OEM screen protector, get the PET film.

I am just a bit paranoid to peel the old on off.

 

[bkeaver]

So, my inner screen protector is starting to peel off right in the middle of the screen where the fold is, but so far, only about 2mm from the top center and that is it.

I DO have a WSD Film that I bought, but I have not build up the guts to install yet. That, and it was on sale (paid $17.99) so I got it to have just in case it gets too bad for me to live with and I decide to install it.

They have 2 different ones... EPU Film and PET. If you want to keep the feel of the OEM screen protector, get the PET film.

I am just a bit paranoid to peel the old on off.

Yeah mine is about the same, but that is exactly how it started with mine the last time then all of a sudden it was almost 1/3 of the way down the crease.

 

[Talderon]

Yeah mine is about the same, but that is exactly how it started with mine the last time then all of a sudden it was almost 1/3 of the way down the crease.

Yeah, I just may bite the bullet and install the WSD one soon. Maybe tonight. >.<

 

[mustang7757]

Yeah, I just may bite the bullet and install the WSD one soon. Maybe tonight. >.<

Keep us posted

 

[jmartin]

My inner protector is just starting to lift at the bottom center. It's very small but I can see it. My wife's Flip 3 protector lifted across the entire crease this week, so we'll see how replacement goes for that.

 

[donebrasko]

I just got mine fixed yesterday. It was working it's way down but then most of it went away after a while.

I called Samsung and they found an ubreakifix about 90 minutes away. They had to replace the entire screen and they can do it in one day IF they have a screen in stock. Luckily they did.

I made a post about mine when when it started messing up in the beginning

 

[Talderon]

Okay, I'll be honest here... The WSD INNER screen protector for the Z Fold 3 was a LOT easier than I thought.

[TL;DR] This was pretty easy, worth doing if you cannot get it done by someone else. 5/5 Stars!

I would have taken pics, but the phone I use to take pics was having it's screen protector replaced, but all in all, here is how it went:

Watch a couple vids on the install for sure!!

1. Make sure you use the Non-Slip tape they include and put it on the BOTTOM of the JIG so it does not slide around.
2. Remove your case (or it will not fit into the jig, don't ask )
3. Power OFF your phone (easier to see dust and all that if your screen is not being turned on)
4. Place in Jig
5. Wipe screen with Alcohol Wipe (included)
6. Wipe screen with Screen Cleaning Cloth (included)
7. Use Dust Removal Stickers to remove any dust (I went over my entire screen to make sure I got everything including anything I could not see)
8. Remove the protector on the screen protector (pretty obvious here)
9. Use the squeegee thing to push the new screen protector on your phone - You can use a bit more pressure with this that you think since it goes across the entire screen, just don't push TOO hard!!

Tips:

I managed to get a LOT of bubbles in the crease which was a no-go, so I was able to take the top of the screen protector applicator and unhook it from the jig and just pull it back and use the squeegee to push a bit more into the crease, so this was useful to not get bubbles in the crease.

Once you are all the way through, the application layer, peel it back CAREFULLY as it has a chance to lift the screen protector up and cause bubbles.

I let mine sit for a few before I put the case on (without issues) and folded it a few times to work it in.

All in all, just make sure you have a WELL LIT place to work and a clean place.

Couple thoughts:

1. This thing feels just as nice as the OEM screen protector. It's smooth as butter and REALLY nice.
2. The price for this is FAR better than then $99 Silk they used to sell.
3. They did put a LOT of thought into this and made it as easy as they could with what we have.
4. TAKE IT SLOW and HAVE PATIENCE and you can install this without issue.
5. This is a shocker, but I think it is more edge-to-edge than the original, but it might be just me.

Also, it seems that this one has better adhesive than the OEM because taking the OEM one off was not hard, pulling this one back to take bubbles out of the crease was stiffer than removing the OEM one.

KEEP THE KIT!!!

There is a special pad in there that will help with removal of the WSD screen protector that you will probably NEED in order to remove it without damaging the screen.

Whew, I think that is about it, but if anyone has questions, let me know.

 

[rsmin]

Okay, I'll be honest here... The WSD INNER screen protector for the Z Fold 3 was a LOT easier than I thought.

[TL;DR] This was pretty easy, worth doing if you cannot get it done by someone else. 5/5 Stars!

I would have taken pics, but the phone I use to take pics was having it's screen protector replaced, but all in all, here is how it went:

Watch a couple vids on the install for sure!!

1. Make sure you use the Non-Slip tape they include and put it on the BOTTOM of the JIG so it does not slide around.
2. Remove your case (or it will not fit into the jig, don't ask )
3. Power OFF your phone (easier to see dust and all that if your screen is not being turned on)
4. Place in Jig
5. Wipe screen with Alcohol Wipe (included)
6. Wipe screen with Screen Cleaning Cloth (included)
7. Use Dust Removal Stickers to remove any dust (I went over my entire screen to make sure I got everything including anything I could not see)
8. Remove the protector on the screen protector (pretty obvious here)
9. Use the squeegee thing to push the new screen protector on your phone - You can use a bit more pressure with this that you think since it goes across the entire screen, just don't push TOO hard!!

Tips:

I managed to get a LOT of bubbles in the crease which was a no-go, so I was able to take the top of the screen protector applicator and unhook it from the jig and just pull it back and use the squeegee to push a bit more into the crease, so this was useful to not get bubbles in the crease.

Once you are all the way through, the application layer, peel it back CAREFULLY as it has a chance to lift the screen protector up and cause bubbles.

I let mine sit for a few before I put the case on (without issues) and folded it a few times to work it in.

All in all, just make sure you have a WELL LIT place to work and a clean place.

Couple thoughts:

1. This thing feels just as nice as the OEM screen protector. It's smooth as butter and REALLY nice.
2. The price for this is FAR better than then $99 Silk they used to sell.
3. They did put a LOT of thought into this and made it as easy as they could with what we have.
4. TAKE IT SLOW and HAVE PATIENCE and you can install this without issue.
5. This is a shocker, but I think it is more edge-to-edge than the original, but it might be just me.

Also, it seems that this one has better adhesive than the OEM because taking the OEM one off was not hard, pulling this one back to take bubbles out of the crease was stiffer than removing the OEM one.

KEEP THE KIT!!!

There is a special pad in there that will help with removal of the WSD screen protector that you will probably NEED in order to remove it without damaging the screen.

Whew, I think that is about it, but if anyone has questions, let me know.

Great directions in doing this. I bought ZF3 with the screen protectors removed (didn't know they had taken them off) but phone has been fine and I have been using it for about 5 months without a protector. But thinking about trading this in for the ZF4 when it comes out and not sure what Samsung will do with this if I send this in for the 4, so may install the WSD before then. Keep us posted on how well it holds up. Thanks for the right up on it

 

[Talderon]

Great directions in doing this. I bought ZF3 with the screen protectors sheath removed (didn't know they had taken them off) but phone has been fine and I have been using it for about 5 months without a protector. But thinking about trading this in for the ZF4 when it comes out and not sure what Samsung will do with this if I send this in for the 4, so may install the WSD before then. Keep us posted on how well it holds up. Thanks for the right up on it

Glad it was informative too.

I just wanted to note that after using this for almost a day now, there is one MAJOR thing I have noticed with this vs the OEM installed protector...

It does NOT collect as much dust/fingerprints and oils (skin oils) anywhere near as much as the OEM one did. This stays cleaner MUCH nicer than the OEM.

 

[cleankutazn]

My inner protector is just starting to lift at the bottom center. It's very small but I can see it. My wife's Flip 3 protector lifted across the entire crease this week, so we'll see how replacement goes for that.

Same thing with my wife's flip 3, happened this week. Do you have to get the phone replaced by the carrier or through samsung? I'm thinking it's easier through carrier because it's still within the 1 year warranty.

 

[Talderon]

Same thing with my wife's flip 3, happened this week. Do you have to get the phone replaced by the carrier or through samsung? I'm thinking it's easier through carrier because it's still within the 1 year warranty.

Carrier won't replace a screen protector under warranty. It's Samsung's warranty, not the carriers.

 

[bkeaver]

Carrier won't replace a screen protector under warranty. It's Samsung's warranty, not the carriers.

Samsung warranty doesn't replace the protector either, they just replace the whole screen

 

[Talderon]

Samsung warranty doesn't replace the protector either, they just replace the whole screen

Yeah, that.

 

[bkeaver]

Yeah, that.

So how it that screen protector holding up? I haven't changed mi e yet but may soon.

 

[Talderon]

So how it that screen protector holding up? I haven't changed mi e yet but may soon.

BEAUTIFULLY!!

The adhesive is MUCH stronger that what was on the stock protector and it really does stay cleaner and needs less wiping. Wiping with a cleaning cloth is just one swipe and done. Does really good at NOT attracting as much dust, oils and fingerprints like the OEM one and is just as smooth with your finger or SPen.

Honestly, I wish I would have replaced this sooner.