screen protectors?

[mbj217]

It appears there are a lot of bad options out there. Anyone have any luck with good ones?

 

[Ageeb]

You'll get a nice assortment of responses falling into 1 of 3 categories that I've found lately.

"Go naked, the phone is gorgeous and gorilla glass is awesome"
'Tempered glass doesn't work (for various reasons), use a vinyl style wet or dry"
"My tempered glass is working just fine"

There is no right or wrong answer, ultimately. Choose what gives you the greatest peace of mind.

That being said, reply with a style you're gravitating towards and members can give you their experiences when applying, using, choosing cases for, etc.

 

[RianeJo]

Ageeb is correct. I've just spent a good 2 or so hours on here reading everyone's opinions on screen protectors for this phone. I have butterfingers, so a screen protector is a must for me.

I currently have a Gadget Guard tempered glass screen protector on my S8, and have used this type of screen protector for all of my previous phones (all were LGs. This is my first Samsung). However, I am having serious touch-sensitivity issues with this screen protector and this phone, and am looking for other options.

I also believe that Samsung typically has an option to calibrate your phone with a screen protector to your touch after having the screen protector installed, but when I went into my Verizon store a few days ago, we spent about an hour doing research to find that is not yet an option for this phone. I hope they make it one soon.

I will try and find this post again if I get a new screen protector that I don't have issues with. Good luck!

 

[zipro]

I put an original Samsung one on today. Fits perfectly, no oil build-up so far, feels like glass. Only put it on though because I'm waiting for the next replacement (still don't have one with a flawless screen - red tint)

 

[sangs]

I put an original Samsung one on today. Fits perfectly, no oil build-up so far, feels like glass. Only put it on though because I'm waiting for the next replacement (still don't have one with a flawless screen - red tint)

Samsung makes a screen protector? Where did you find that?

 

[aokusman1]

It appears there are a lot of bad options out there. Anyone have any luck with good ones?

The problem is more with tempered glass since they are rigid. I'm actually looking for a none curved tempered glass to avoid the touch issues.

 

[sweetypie31]

My zagg glass curved is working fine for me. I've seen a lot of people say it wasn't good, but I've had no problems other than it smudges terribly. I can deal with that though.

 

[Kalvin Kerns]

Samsung makes a screen protector? Where did you find that?

Yes please let us know what it's called and where to get it. I have not heard of Samsung making screen protectors.

 

[Kalvin Kerns]

My zagg glass curved is working fine for me. I've seen a lot of people say it wasn't good, but I've had no problems other than it smudges terribly. I can deal with that though.

I have this and yes not perfect. Ugly hour around edges, bad touch sensitivity, lifts on top​ corners with different cases. Just not good so around.

I also have a Gpel that I have put on and it's slightly better. Cleaner looking, not as close it a for, meaning not lifting from a case. But it's still bad touch sensitivity and I can pull it off easily. If I were to drop the phone it would probably pop off.

Still looking for a good tempered glass.

 

[kleeno]

I put an original Samsung one on today. Fits perfectly, no oil build-up so far, feels like glass. Only put it on though because I'm waiting for the next replacement (still don't have one with a flawless screen - red tint)

Plz share the link

 

[jcp007]

The Samsung OEM screen protector is a polycarbonate film that is applied to the screen.

 

[Kalvin Kerns]

The Samsung OEM screen protector is a polycarbonate film that is applied to the screen.

Where have you seen this and what's it called?

 

[bembol]

That is why I kept the out of the box until I find one for my S8 and S8+.

 

[Lefty724]

I've given up on glass screen protectors for curved glass screens.

I have tried a ton out there and really like the IQ shield vinyl the best. It's a wet application and takes patience (which I don't have lol), but once on.....it's awesome!

I just put one on my S7E and have since ordered another pack for my S8+.


Edit: Be sure to get the case friendly ones if you use a case.

 

[bandofbrothers2112]

Where have you seen this and what's it called?

I'm using the same one as in this YouTube review by TechZilla.

Feels nice to the touch.

 

[zipro]

Plz share the link

I live in Europe guys - don't know if they sell it in North America. It's simply called the Samsung Screen Protector for Galaxy S8 / S8+. People complain that they don't stick to the edges well, but if you put it on the way you're supposed to (e.g. don't push down on the edges before you've removed the cover sheet), it works perfectly fine.

Here's a link to it, although it won't do you much good I suppose at least you'll see what it looks like:

https://www.digitec.ch/en/s1/produc...8-2piece-mobile-phone-protection-care-6200316

 

[anon(7901790)]

After trying two different glass protectors, I decided to go with Qmadix's Liquid Glass screen protector.

http://www.qmadix.com/screen-protection/invisible-first-defense-liquid-glass.asp

It works great and looks great. It has a 9H hardness rating.

 

[lowboydrvr]

This seems interesting but several people on Amazon reported that their screens still get scratched. Let us know how it works out for you.

 

[sangs]

I live in Europe guys - don't know if they sell it in North America. It's simply called the Samsung Screen Protector for Galaxy S8 / S8+. People complain that they don't stick to the edges well, but if you put it on the way you're supposed to (e.g. don't push down on the edges before you've removed the cover sheet), it works perfectly fine.

Here's a link to it, although it won't do you much good I suppose at least you'll see what it looks like:

https://www.digitec.ch/en/s1/produc...8-2piece-mobile-phone-protection-care-6200316

Thanks man, just found it on eBay. Gonna give it a shot. Appreciate the info.

 

[aokusman1]

I'm using the same one as in this YouTube review by TechZilla.

Feels nice to the touch.


https://youtu.be/zjfijM14quc

This is not glass and won't protect the screen when dropped.