what's everyone doing for screen protection on the pixel 2?

[bigbearballs]

Finally found a winner! This one by IllumiShield works great! It's crystal clear. The cutouts are a little close, but everything still fits. It gets a few knocks because it doesn't come with stickers for removing dust (not a huge deal, I just use blue painter's tape) and it's oddly a little long, leaving the very top edge possibly not fully adhered? Till have to see how that holds up, but easy enough to trim that down if it becomes an issue.

It is barely, barely wider than the screen. Maybe 1-2 mm on each side, so lining it up is a little tough, but the same can be said of most case-friendly protectors.

Overall, very happy with this one, and as you guys can tell I'm pretty picky. Plus it's dry-application, so no powering off the phone, no waiting 24 hours to test it. It won't stop a bullet but it'll keep things from scratching the screen and that's all I'm really worried about.

Yay!

You should leave a review on there so other people know, thanks for letting us know.

 

[uncrx2003]

Finally found a winner! This one by IllumiShield works great! It's crystal clear. The cutouts are a little close, but everything still fits. It gets a few knocks because it doesn't come with stickers for removing dust (not a huge deal, I just use blue painter's tape) and it's oddly a little long, leaving the very top edge possibly not fully adhered? Till have to see how that holds up, but easy enough to trim that down if it becomes an issue.

It is barely, barely wider than the screen. Maybe 1-2 mm on each side, so lining it up is a little tough, but the same can be said of most case-friendly protectors.

Overall, very happy with this one, and as you guys can tell I'm pretty picky. Plus it's dry-application, so no powering off the phone, no waiting 24 hours to test it. It won't stop a bullet but it'll keep things from scratching the screen and that's all I'm really worried about.

Yay!

I don't think they make one for the 2 XL, at least I couldn't find it.

 

[jsarino]

^^^True, even in their official site, I didn't see it listed. I'm almost tempted to get this Aquashield as a stopgap until some tempered glass or a better protector comes along: https://smile.amazon.com/Protector-...ords=iLLumiShield+Screen+Protector+pixel+2+xl

There's Skinomi too, which seems to work in the past for me: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B073RRPL3P/ref=psdc_2407781011_t1_B073RRYS68

 

[kayfaei]

I second that! I have it on my OG Pixel xL and it has survived everything thus far!

I really wish Rhino shield would make the mod cases for Pixel 2 xl or any android device like they have for Apple.. cause as of right now they have a disclaimer that their screen protector doesn't even cover all edges of the Pixel.

 

[sunrat39]

Just got my pixel 2 and the screen protector I got from Amazon contained the 2 XL version. Crap.

So, the phone will not have a screen protector on it until Monday. I'm getting a film protector since it looks like tempered glass seems to have that same issue the S7 had with the curve.

I dunno. I may not even need a tempered glass since these guerilla glass seems more durable?

 

[Moo Cow]

New Pixel owners, as in maybe 3 hours right now? I've read through the thread, but there was a gap from the start of the month until now. With the Day 1 adopters having plenty of time to evaluate things...

- I have the Pixel 2 XL with an Otterbox Defender case. What is the best tempered glass option?
- My wife got one of those Kate Spade cases for her regular Pixel 2. What would be her best tempered glass option?

 

[mumfoau]

Yesterday I picked up a Zagg from Verizon and let them install it. It still has the Halo effect along the right and left edges. I guess there's nothing one can do about that. My last resort would be ordering the power support sold on the Google store site.

 

[sunrat39]

Yesterday I picked up a Zagg from Verizon and let them install it. It still has the Halo effect along the right and left edges. I guess there's nothing one can do about that. My last resort would be ordering the power support sold on the Google store site.

A guy at Verizon had the zagg installed on his and I didn't see any Halo around his. Maybe it was a bad one?

I feel like the best option right now is to use PET Film until someone figures this out. I have PET films coming in tomorrow so I'll see how those are.

 

[mumfoau]

I was thinking about doing that myself. I used to use Tech Armor films exclusively before, at some point, thinking that tempered glass was the way to go. I've only had one time in the last few years where tempered glass saved me and that was at the post office a few weeks ago. I was shipping my 8 plus and got too aggressive with the tape dispenser crashing it into my X screen. Cracked the tempered glass but the screen was safe.

 

[fanaticalism]

Spigen Liquid glass. So far so good.

 

[mury]

Has anyone tried the rihno shield protector?! Can't believe it's so hard to find a decent tempered glass screen protector for the pixel 2! Also what's with all the fake reviews from some of the screen protectors on Amazon? Some have hundreds of fake reviews, all 5 star reviews? How come Amazon allows them?

 

[mumfoau]

Still plugging away with this Zagg that won't lay down completely on the left side. Lol

 

[y2jdmbfan]

Spigen Liquid glass. So far so good.

I thought that was Snake Oil...

 

[smallindiana]

I agree on this Zagg protector. They sent me 3 replacements for the glass protection. 0/3 have laid flat along all edges. I've had them Verizon installed and personally installed. Each as close to perfect as they could be alignment wise. Zagg sent me the plastic version to try, it shipped stuck to the inside of the packaging so that was pretty comical. they just can't seem to figure out that their product for the pixel 2 wasn't ready for launch.

 

[bigbearballs]

Xtreme guard, $3, it's pretty good except doesn't cover the curves.

 

[mumfoau]

I agree on this Zagg protector. They sent me 3 replacements for the glass protection. 0/3 have laid flat along all edges. I've had them Verizon installed and personally installed. Each as close to perfect as they could be alignment wise. Zagg sent me the plastic version to try, it shipped stuck to the inside of the packaging so that was pretty comical. they just can't seem to figure out that their product for the pixel 2 wasn't ready for launch.

Whenever my Pixel 2 XL arrives I'm likely just going to put a PET film on it and get on with my life. Lol

 

[Hypnotoadd]

I put the IQ Shield film thingy on my Pixel 2, I'd have rather had tempered glass but for now it's better than nothing.

 

[sunrat39]

Guys,

Google Pixel 2 5.0 Inch Glass Screen Protector, EVERMARKET HD Clear Tempered Glass Screen Protector Film for Google Pixel 2 - 3 Packs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076LR4YN...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU6090787

I have this installed and hardly any halo. I'll post a pic tonight. It is a tiny bit grainy but that's the only con.

 

[mumfoau]

I put the IQ Shield film thingy on my Pixel 2, I'd have rather had tempered glass but for now it's better than nothing.

I'm thinking about ordering that 2-pack from Amazon and just using that. I've never really needed a tempered glass screen protector but have been using them. I just don't want to go through the hassle of putting on a wet install screen film. The part around the curved edges looks aggravating. Lol

 

[sunrat39]

Guys,

Google Pixel 2 5.0 Inch Glass Screen Protector, EVERMARKET HD Clear Tempered Glass Screen Protector Film for Google Pixel 2 - 3 Packs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076LR4YN...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU6091703

I have this installed and hardly any halo. I'll post a pic tonight. It is a tiny bit grainy but that's the only con.

I just got my Caseology Vault case and decided to take a pic of the back in case people liked that too.

As you can see, minor sticking issues on the bottom but the sides are great. It's a lot better than others I've seen on Amazon.