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steferrari

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Perfect 👏. Use a led light or a full white screen and look for particles. Very unlikely its clean.

You need a clean room for installing it without getting contanimation from the atmosphere, plus the silicone film of the protector must be absolutely clean.
No disrespect intended, but you're making this whole thing sound way more challenging than it actually is, almost like it's something out of a Mission Impossible movie. 😂

I've installed many screen protectors for my family and it probably went well 98% of times.

Once you inspect the screen for the final time and you're sure that it's 100% clean, you have to lay down the protector immediately and in that split second it's unlikely to get particles stuck between the glass and the screen, unless you're really really unlucky or you're applying it on a dusty surface.
 

ASX

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In the air are alot particles, use a flashlight and illuminate the room, you will see them then.

Istantly is not working. You have to remove the protective film and then drop it. Its taking a couple of seconds. Within this time window, alot **** can happening. You havent mentioned the fact, that many of these cheap chinese products are faulty (contaminated) out of factory.

I think most persons are not checking their installation afterwards. They use the phone and be happy. Im a little bit "damaged" by these monitors and tv's with dirt sticking below the coating or even inside the panel itself.

I simply see these problems, its like a reflex.

My advice is only for people who really care about inclusions.
 
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Itsedstech

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Got the new flolab 3D from Amazon in after my shellrus got a scratch somehow. First time in a 3 years on a sapphire protector. Let’s see how good the flolab fits
 

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Itsedstech

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That’s the one I ordered. Have you put it on yet? Curious how it fits.
put it on earlier today. install is honestly my favorite out of the dozens of brands I tried. rounded corners are perfect. paired with my rebel gen 5, the side and top and bottom swiping is to die for!!! anti-reflectivity Is crazy and noticeable, but that might be because im coming from sapphire which has more reflectivity than regular glass. now the only downside is that this does unfortunately cut into the screen more than id like, mainly from one corner with the camera test. reached out to see if maybe it was alignment issue from factory but honestly for now I can live with it. in retrospect the sapphire protector I had did not have this issue, but also had noticeable flat edges. 9/10 from me. if they fix that screen cut in, id rate it a 9.9./10 . oleophobic coating is good as well, imos still has the best coating tho imo.
 

outlawarth

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put it on earlier today. install is honestly my favorite out of the dozens of brands I tried. rounded corners are perfect. paired with my rebel gen 5, the side and top and bottom swiping is to die for!!! anti-reflectivity Is crazy and noticeable, but that might be because im coming from sapphire which has more reflectivity than regular glass. now the only downside is that this does unfortunately cut into the screen more than id like, mainly from one corner with the camera test. reached out to see if maybe it was alignment issue from factory but honestly for now I can live with it. in retrospect the sapphire protector I had did not have this issue, but also had noticeable flat edges. 9/10 from me. if they fix that screen cut in, id rate it a 9.9./10 . oleophobic coating is good as well, imos still has the best coating tho imo.
Very interesting. Too bad about cutting into the screen. Please let us know if they get back to you with an answer. Thanks.
 

ASX

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I removed the Spigen EZ Fit screen protector. I cant live with these not deburred edges. Especially the bottom side with the huge gap.

I have used today an Iphone X with a Spigen screen protector. At the upper cut out, for face id and front camera, it has the same issue. Sharp edge, very ugly feeling if you are swiping from top downwards.

So you see its a matter of the gaps. If the gaps are wider than 1-1.5 mm, with case, it sucks. Without a case it sucks permanently.

I will live without screen protector. It was worth the try to get my own experience with these most common ones.

The reviewers are right, who were reporting the Spigen EZ Fit is plastic instead of glass. It's scratching very easily (MOHS 2.5).
 
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Citizen45

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So according to this thread, seems like FloLab is the best option, with Torras being a close second.

Since Torras has like 18 different options for the iPhone 15, I'll order the FloLab because I can't figure out which Torras is the right one.

Seems like the FloLab has a slightly more clear screen as well.
 

dz5b609

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Anyone else having problems with the sides not sticking, used three different screen protectors (cleaned and dried the screens each time inbetween) and all have problems with the sides not adhering properly. Never had this problem on other phones?
 

Supermallet

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I’m using the Flolab now and the black border cutting into the screen is very noticeable. For the price it’s not worth it, imo.
 
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PDijkstra

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Got the Jtech (full glass, no black border) with a case, screenprotector doesn’t curve, but since i allways have a case on my phone it doesn’t really matter.
 

VSMacOne

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So according to this thread, seems like FloLab is the best option, with Torras being a close second.

Since Torras has like 18 different options for the iPhone 15, I'll order the FloLab because I can't figure out which Torras is the right one.

Seems like the FloLab has a slightly more clear screen as well.
Flolab is overpriced IMO. I’m using the WSKEN with the little speaker tab because it offers the most coverage of any protectors I’ve tried. The second or me would be the Torras Diamond Shield (or the Ultraglass unbreak).
 
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jetlagged

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I ordered SmartDevil 3 Pack Screen Protector iPhone 15 Pro Max [6.7 inch] 3 Pack Max https://www.amazon.com/SmartDevil-iPhone-Pro-Max-installation/dp/B0CDLYL3BL

It was something like $7. But I got it for free using my Amazon cash back rewards.

I have a torras on my 15 pro max. It does cut and cover into the screen when i view it on camera mode. The screen protector has a small hairline crack across the screen coz i dropped it.

Couldn’t find the other torras screen protector that came with it, so i ordered another one.

I’ll let you guys know how it is when I get it. It’s nothing fancy like torras, wsken, flolab, ultra glass etc. it doesn’t come with the black border.
 

VSMacOne

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Looks like the Torras Diamond Shield has reappeared on Amazon. I wonder if this is the updated version with better coverage. Anybody purchasing it recently post your coverage please.
 

daindian1

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The Apple applied belkin is shocking. I’m on my second replacement. Both times the same issue as shown below. How can a £35 professionally applied product do this so soon is ridiculous
 

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The Apple applied belkin is shocking. I’m on my second replacement. Both times the same issue as shown below. How can a £35 professionally applied product do this so soon is ridiculous
I’ve never ben a fan of those ...
 

The Destroyer

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The Apple applied belkin is shocking. I’m on my second replacement. Both times the same issue as shown below. How can a £35 professionally applied product do this so soon is ridiculous
I had them with the 11 Pro and 13 Pro and never had any issues other then the oleophobic coating not lasting more than a year. But their warranty process is top notch as they will ship you a replacement without adding a shipping fee making it more worth the upfront cost. It’s a shame as a close partner with Apple that they are having so many issues with the 15s edges.

I’ve switched to Flolab with the 15 PM and can definitely notice a big improvement in overall quality over the Belkins. Oleophobic coating is top notch and the fit of the 3D model is immaculate. Very happy with it but not looking forward to paying additional a shipping fee if a warranty replacement is needed.
 

d5aqoëp

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I am seeing people paying $15-20 for a tempered glass !!!

LMAO here in India, a roadside stall installs it for $1. I am using such screen protector from almost 2 months just fine. It also has a oleophobic coating so my fingerprints don't make the screen oily.

PS: I hate screen protectors with black borders with a raging passion !
 
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Itsedstech

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Update on flolab 3d. I ordered a second one and had the camera app open for alignment while installing. I had to basically pull the plastic tab while shifting/twisting the top of the install tray to the right and the bottom to the left. But now when looking straight on there looks to be no cut off! So maybe they all come slightly skewed from factory? Anyway shouldn’t have to do this but I’ll take it.
 

jetlagged

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I ordered SmartDevil 3 Pack Screen Protector iPhone 15 Pro Max [6.7 inch] 3 Pack Max https://www.amazon.com/SmartDevil-iPhone-Pro-Max-installation/dp/B0CDLYL3BL

It was something like $7. But I got it for free using my Amazon cash back rewards.

I have a torras on my 15 pro max. It does cut and cover into the screen when i view it on camera mode. The screen protector has a small hairline crack across the screen coz i dropped it.

Couldn’t find the other torras screen protector that came with it, so i ordered another one.

I’ll let you guys know how it is when I get it. It’s nothing fancy like torras, wsken, flolab, ultra glass etc. it doesn’t come with the black border
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I got my screen protector and installed it.

It’s not fully coverage as you can see in the pictures. The screen protector just goes about 20% over the iPhone black border leaving some gap between the case and screen protector. but overall I’m extremely happy with the install. Torras covered my screen partially. It was kinda annoying since I payed $25 for it.

Don’t get an expensive $25 or more screen protector ya’ll. Ya’llololol crazy with your ocd. The one I got is good. I checked with Fakespot and reviewmeta and this is the only one in this price range on Amazon that passed both website check on reviews

And since I’m using a case, I don’t mind the gap between screen protector and case. It’s not very noticeable unless you ocd
 

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VSMacOne

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There is no updated version. Only changes are the packaging.
Supposedly they’ve been telling people there’s an updated version. It’s not unheard of because I’ve seen companies make adjustments throughout the year before.
 
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