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Can anyone recommend a good glass protector for XS Max
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I'm using the Otterbox Statement Series (link). It's got a pretty good front lip on it and works perfectly with the screen protector.
Yes I saw the reviews on the Spigen glass protector but after I had got it. I also got the ESR full coverage one and that’s the one I decided to use. You can’t even tell it’s on there and it’s a seem less fit. I’m really liking it. Be aware that it won’t work with all cases. I’m currently using the ESR clear case.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07G42KLZZ?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_yo_pop_mb_pd_t2
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I got this one and its took some rubbing to get the bubbles out but now its on perfectly and looks great. Cant even tell there is one on. I've always used spigen. I had 1 on my X for a year and not a scratch. Ill give it time to see if the sides peel up since this is a different style then the previous ones Ive used.
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It works fine. It's not edge-to-edge but it covers all of the illuminated parts of the screen. It's smooth and has an oleophobic coating. I can't post a picture since my phone is my only camera.
Is anyone here using Spigen EZ fit? Do you notice that the screen is unresponsive in some spots? I have to tap twice sometimes and there is literally no way I could have missed that especially with this giant keyboard on the max.
Did the bubbles go away the next day, just got them today, got a few bubbles, annoying, just wondering if they disappear at all?
I just don't want to re-apply it again, just annoying, I have OCD so things like these annoy me.
I tried the iCarez and could not get rid of the bubbles. I tried to reapply and now it’s got dust and is not usable. I’m returning for refund. My question is if I had let this sit overnight would the bubbles have eventually gone away on their own? Do you have to work them out because I had three areas I could not get them to go away?
I've had an iCarez on my iPhone X since December and it looks/feels great. It has some prisming on the edges, but not enough that I find it distracting. For around $10 for 2 from Amazon, it seems no worse (and perhaps better) than the $40 Zagg I had on my previous iPhone. Is it as protective from drops? Hard to say and not something I want to test. I'm happy with the look and feel though.
Definitely stick with the glass protectors. I was just looking at a coworkers Galaxy S8 that had one of those film-like screen protectors. It looked so awful I thought about saying something. There were trapped bubbles everywhere, so maybe it was poor installation, but even where there were no bubbles it just didn't look good.
Definitely stick with the glass protectors. I was just looking at a coworkers Galaxy S8 that had one of those film-like screen protectors. It looked so awful I thought about saying something. There were trapped bubbles everywhere, so maybe it was poor installation, but even where there were no bubbles it just didn't look good.
I’ll recommend the icarez as well, and do NOT get the Spigen. I luckily bought both in case one wasn’t good. Tried the Spigen first on my Max and it had a ton of bubbles around the edge that wouldn’t go away. I know people here have said "keep working it" but these were still on 24 hours later and were NOT going to go away.
Took it off and tried the second Spigen and it already had dust on it! They are on,y 11.99 for 2 and come with an install tool but based on these I’d stay away.
The icarez 3D were up next and they installed perfectly, no issues and very easy. Definitely recommend them.
Took it off and tried the second Spigen and it already had dust on it! They are on,y 11.99 for 2 and come with an install tool but based on these I’d stay away.
The icarez 3D were up next and they installed perfectly, no issues and very easy. Definitely recommend them.
This! This is absolutely the best screen protector and like this member, myself and countless others have it done by Apple. You will not be disappointed.
Just another quick question regarding icarez. Did anyone else have problems getting rid of the bubbles along the edges? I’ve tried to put 2 of their protectors on and could not get rid of all the bubbles. Never had this problem with other glass protectors. I didn’t let it sit overnight. Would that make a difference?
I have had a great experience with this one. Install went perfectly, aligned exactly as it should be, no bubbles at all, cant even tell its on there. Zero issues with Apple leather case. Extremely happy with mine. No affiliation with the compamny, just a happy customer. Put on mine and wifes phone and both came out absolutely perfect. Mine however did not come with the $10 coupon for a review, so possibly a newer batch, mine arrived Saturday.
I have the icarez coming in today, and thats a good thing considering this one already broke due to the edges being sharp and the first spot to take any type of damage.
I went with iCarez 3D for my XS Max. Perfect fit. Can’t even tell it’s there and it works well with the apple leather case.
I just received my Spigen Easy Fit yesterday. I gotta say that I am very happy with it. I too had bubbles after application but they are all completely gone as of this morning. I am very picky about fit and finish and I am very impressed with just how easy it was to install with the included applicator. The hardest part was getting dust off my Max's screen and keeping it off prior to installation. It looks great! I used to go to the Apple store and buy the Belkin Invisiglass protector and had them use the machine to put it on - which also produced a great result but at a much higher cost. $40 for Belkin or $13 for the Spigen Easy Fit via Amazon - I don't think I'll be returning to the Apple Store for the Belkin.