Screen Protectors

[Deleted member 90790]

If it actually comes with Screen protection, and Samsung says don't remove, do you really need to buy an additional product?

 

[hou33guy]

Ill put 1 on the front screen not the big one

 

[fishmd]

If it actually comes with Screen protection, and Samsung says don't remove, do you really need to buy an additional product?

I’m thinking no, unless it gets gross later on or something. Plus, I am pretty sure part of the reason Sammy says the screen is stronger this year is because of that protector. If you remove it, who knows what you may be doing to that.

 

[bkdodger2]

That protector if same as Fold 2 will be flimsy protector which will keep a micro scratch off but not really much... They always say we recommend not taking off... You can remove with the edge of a sheet of paper.. That is how I removed easily.. I say keep it on till ya get tired of it... And I don't expect many good third party options for inner...

 

[hou33guy]

Got some for both screens but only gonna use the outer one

 

[zipro]

Got some for both screens but only gonna use the outer oneView attachment 336206View attachment 336207

I believe I ordered the same one - with the same plan in mind. Only using the outer one

 

[Morty2264]

Samsung's official recommendation from the first foldable is that only the factory-installed one should be used. There are myriad of stories online about people wrecking their factory protectors AND screens due to the use of 3rd party protectors (and the ones who didn't 'kill' it, complain that if it's a one-piece it does end up getting an ugly crease detached from the middle with dust galore or you have to settle for two-piece ones that make you notice the line in the middle a lot).

For Samsung foldables the factory-installed protector is standard for all AND is considered a part of the screen, not an addition to it.

This is really good to know. Thank you for explaining! I also never thought about the "crease" or "middle" of the screen/screen protector being prone to so much dust and debris. Makes sense!

 

[TMavC5]

I am thinking much the same - just use the ones that it comes with until they go bad. Or at least experience them until deciding whether to get new protectors. I doubt I would want to put anything inside, but I would consider something on the cover (just need it to be case compatible, so probably some TPU film perhaps). The thing is the Note 20U last year did not come with them in the US, but it did in other regions for some strange reason. Really hope they don't pull that with this phone.

That's my plan on the inner screen.

 

[fishmd]

People from the US who get their phones delivered today. Please let us know if they come with a factory installed screen protector on the outer screen.

 

[hou33guy]

People from the US who get their phones delivered today. Please let us know if they come with a factory installed screen protector on the outer screen.

I doubt it since outer screen is glass

 

[stackberry369]

3rd party screen protector on the inner display Voids warranty

 

[blopez24]

I doubt it since outer screen is glass

i read some where in this forum that the outside also has a preinstalled screen protector

 

[mustang7757]

i read some where in this forum that the outside also has a preinstalled screen protector

Mine came on the outside pre-installed film protector

 

[SpookDroid]

They don't, just the basic, disposable packaging plastic. The only protector they include is the inner screen (and it's because it's not optional, it's a part of the screeen).

NVM, I was thinking Flip. Makes sense for the Fold to have out outside as well, but Imma leave that for the folders, not the flippers Sorry!

 

[elron24]

I'm planning to get a film protector for the back and hinge of fold 3. For the outer screen, if it has already factory film, I'll leave it as is, same as my N20U, still intact.

 

[zipro]

I doubt it since outer screen is glass

It's installed on the European models. And I'm darn glad it is as I accidentally dropped an HDMI plug on it at work this morning, leaving a nasty scratch in the screen protector :-/

 

[bandofbrothers2112]

Has anyone used one of the Whitestone Dome Glass Screen protectors for the outer screen ?

 

[TMavC5]

Has anyone used one of the Whitestone Dome Glass Screen protectors for the outer screen ?

Yes, I've installed the outer screen with WSD. LUV IT! If you plan on doing this, please take your time and watch youtube video.

 

[bandofbrothers2112]

Yes, I've installed the outer screen with WSD. LUV IT! If you plan on doing this, please take your time and watch youtube video.

What worries me is the WSD loca glue getting near the Fold3 hinge !

Does the fitting process keep all that away from the hinge ?

 

[TMavC5]

What worries me is the WSD loca glue getting near the Fold3 hinge !

Does the fitting process keep all that away from the hinge ?

That black tape plays a critical part during the installation. And yes, it will lay down where the screen needs to be.