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spiderman0616

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I found one like the Torras (same type of applicator / installer) and it also might have one of those metallic screens that protects the earpiece. I've emailed the seller to confirm:
This is so great. I had no idea such contraptions were available.
 

Robot21

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Really stupid question, sorry in advance 😂
im planning to return the esr protector because of the border problem...do i need to put the used screen protector in the box too or it's not necessary? haha thanks! bought from amazon italy btw.
 

Hatton920

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Really stupid question, sorry in advance 😂
im planning to return the esr protector because of the border problem...do i need to put the used screen protector in the box too or it's not necessary? haha thanks! bought from amazon italy btw.
I did but some people didn’t. My refund came from Amazon not long after I dropped it off at a collection point.
 

drew0020

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Really stupid question, sorry in advance 😂
im planning to return the esr protector because of the border problem...do i need to put the used screen protector in the box too or it's not necessary? haha thanks! bought from amazon italy btw.
I didn't put the used ESR protector in the box and received the full refund. I did the return at Whole Foods iin the USA and was credited same day. They threw it in a return box with a bunch of other things. Not sure what happens, but they should be thrown out.

The ESR iPhone 15 Pro protector is junk this year. It doesn't fit and they are giving people 100% of their money back. Ill never buy another ESR product again and bought 10+ throughout the years.
 

Bohunt327

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I feel like I'm high trying to read that lol. So, they have offered 40%, 50% and a full refund? Wonder if they are changing this as more complaints come in.
They ended up giving me a full refund, but I don’t think they would change the design (at least not anytime soon). Kinda Sad…
 

Robot21

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I did but some people didn’t. My refund came from Amazon not long after I dropped it off at a collection point.

I didn't put the used ESR protector in the box and received the full refund. I did the return at Whole Foods iin the USA and was credited same day. They threw it in a return box with a bunch of other things. Not sure what happens, but they should be thrown out.

The ESR iPhone 15 Pro protector is junk this year. It doesn't fit and they are giving people 100% of their money back. Ill never buy another ESR product again and bought 10+ throughout the years.
ok, thanks! I'm thinking of returning my 15PM too because of a dead pixel unfortunately :/
 

rstark18

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They ended up giving me a full refund, but I don’t think they would change the design (at least not anytime soon). Kinda Sad…

They (ESR) emailed me today in response to my Amazon review saying they will have a new design in a couple months. They said they will be sending it to me as soon as it’s available. Supposedly they are working on a thinner black border.

I was going to do an Amazon return but they refunded me without me having to do the return.
 
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i007

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I went with the Spigen (as I do every year). This year is weird, it barely covers the screen. It wasn’t a problem at first but is starting to collect lint so close to the usable screen. Looks like one with a black border may be needed. It would seem Torras is the way to go judging from everyone’s posts.
 
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Lotuskid

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Has anyone tried to see if their previous 14 pro max screen protectors work with the 15 max? I know the bezel size was reduced but wondering if most screen protectors work since the size is still 6.7
 

kvlq

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Has anyone tried to see if their previous 14 pro max screen protectors work with the 15 max? I know the bezel size was reduced but wondering if most screen protectors work since the size is still 6.7
I can only speak for 14pro/15pro but should be the same situation. IT WONT WORK! I also attached some photos few pages ago, with a spigen ezFIT from 14 Pro applied on a new 15Pro.
 
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Lotuskid

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I can only speak for 14pro/15pro but should be the same situation. IT WONT WORK! I also attached some photos few pages ago, with a spigen ezFIT from 14 Pro applied on a new 15Pro.
Ah perfect exactly the feedback I was looking for (I didn’t sift through the whole thread to see if it was answered before appreciate it!)
 
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kvlq

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glad I could help.
I also asked but it was in the first days and nobody tried before.. so that I tried , I had a few ezFITs left from my old 14 Pro and applied one on the 15Pro... probably due to the slightly curved edges of 15, the protector did not glued onto the edges, and the side were "in the air" causing a terrible look.
 
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Macdude2010

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It seems TORRAS will be making improvements to their protectors based on customer feedback. I‘ll probably try them again in a few weeks. IMG_0284.jpeg

Spigen on the other hand has been completely unresponsive.
 

kvlq

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It seems TORRAS will be making improvements to their protectors based on customer feedback. I‘ll probably try them again in a few weeks. View attachment 2281975

Spigen on the other hand has been completely unresponsive.

Hmm, not clear for me, are there already different batches for the Torras screen protectors? I ordered that well recommended model from them and it should be here in 4 days... now im thinking if I should have been waiting for another batch or not.

How would you know if yours is a new batch or not?
I wonder the same thing
 

drew0020

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It seems TORRAS will be making improvements to their protectors based on customer feedback. I‘ll probably try them again in a few weeks. View attachment 2281975

Spigen on the other hand has been completely unresponsive.
Wow, I cannot imagine how this protector could get any better, but apparently it can lol. First year I‘ve ever used this company and just an amazing experience!
 

Cruncher

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I had a Benks Screen Protector and wanted to use it until my Hoda Sapphire arrives (will ship on 09/28). I could see that the black borders are cutting of the screen and it was bothering me so I ordered the Torras. After comparison the Benks with the black border is as big as the Torras minus the black border there.

The Torras is perfect for me right now and I also have a spare one. Still can`t wait for my sapphire as I really like the touch feeling much better. I was using Sapphire Glasses since the 13 Series and I am still very happy and never had to replace any for the whole year.
 
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paulchiu

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I had a Benks Screen Protector and wanted to use it until my Hoda Sapphire arrives (will ship on 09/28). I could see that the black borders are cutting of the screen and it was bothering me so I ordered the Torras. After comparison the Benks with the black border is as big as the Torras minus the black border there.

The Torras is perfect for me right now and I also have a spare one. Still can`t wait for my sapphire as I really like the touch feeling much better. I was using Sapphire Glasses since the 13 Series and I am still very happy and never had to replace any for the whole year.
love to hear about the sapphire install experience. Is this and Choress(sp?) the only ones in this variety?
 

elektrokuter

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It sounds like the "improvement" is them just making sure the protectors don't ship with dust sticking to the adhesive. If you install it and there is no dust stuck underneath and it is on perfectly aligned, I don't think you have to worry about anything even if there is a new batch.

Interesting had no idea this was a widespread thing and thought it was just me.

The first protector I applied not only had a tiny spec of dust on it but also this weird white speck that I thought was lint but whatever it is- I couldn't even scratch it off the screen protector by hand.

The second one went on flawlessly though. No issues. But I did want to have a backup protector so Torras is sending me a replacement.
 

paulchiu

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Think it depends on how big the dust is under the adhesives. I remember applying mine 3 days ago, and if you were to closely look at the now HDR video, there was a large air bubble. To the side, toward the center of iPhone was a tiny dust bubble.
The shovel did not make it go away and I was already thinking this was **** and I'll have to remove and replace.

Then, I use a fluffy 100% polyester lens cloth and just rub the heck out of that speck, and to my eye under strong lighting from multiple angles, it was gone. I think if the adhesives caught dust were tiny enough, we won't ever see it.

I checked using one of the many dead/stuck pixel check videos on Youtube for the major colors, plus flashing sequences. At the point of nausea and vertigo, I was satisfy that the install was clean and that micro dust would hide any light from my iPhone 15 Pro Max OLED panel.

So, I think there will always be dust in everything. It's what we can see that matters.
 
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zooby

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Thinking of ordering the Torras but saw another post say that it cuts into the screen a little bit (specifically if you open the camera app and look at the corner Ls). Can anyone with the torras diamond shield installed check and confirm?
 

Lotuskid

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Thinking of ordering the Torras but saw another post say that it cuts into the screen a little bit (specifically if you open the camera app and look at the corner Ls). Can anyone with the torras diamond shield installed check and confirm?
I just applied mine and like it overall. No issue with dust. As far as it cutting into the screen i can’t notice that it does but I opened the camera app and straight on the L on each corner is clearly visible but if I angle the phone up or down I can see the L become slightly masked by the screen protector.

If it does cut in it’s only noticeable on an angle. Hard to describe in text but it’s like if you’re standing straight in front of a door and then take a step to the left the parallax will change your view.

I wouldn’t sweat it imo
 
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