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iPhone 7 / 7+ Glass Screen Protectors
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It sounds like they will only install one type. It is the one I posted above in a picture.
I took my case off. And I found the tape hinge helpful to keep the protector aligned while getting any residual dust off the screen prior to applying it.
Does anyone have any experience with/knowledge about either GPEL or Kanex brands? It seems they just released various tempered glass models for ip7 and 7+ (regular tempered glass screen, e2e and 3d curved). Would like more info before I spend the $ 
I ordered the anker 7 plus screen protector. My 7+ should be coming in a few days
https://www.amazon.co.uk/iPhone-Plu...1474568835&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+7+plus+glass
https://www.amazon.co.uk/iPhone-Plu...1474568835&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+7+plus+glass
I have used this method on at least five different glass installs and never had this issue. It might just be that brand protector. I usually turn off the hot water when the mirror starts to slightly fog though. Did you let it get more steamy than that?
It wasn't overly steamy.
I think the problem was condensation forming on the underside of the screen protector, maybe if it was warmed up slightly first it wouldn't have happened.
The screen was damp when I removed it so the adhesive was probably still wet. Might have dried out eventually but was too impatient to find out.
Thanks for sharing your experience though, now I know doing it in a steamy room is still the way to to.
I think the problem was condensation forming on the underside of the screen protector, maybe if it was warmed up slightly first it wouldn't have happened.
The screen was damp when I removed it so the adhesive was probably still wet. Might have dried out eventually but was too impatient to find out.
Thanks for sharing your experience though, now I know doing it in a steamy room is still the way to to.
guys help me. should i get the anker or sparin edge to edge for my 7 plus? dont intend on replacing it for awhile.
also, if i have the matte black iphone7 plus, I'm guessing i get the "black" color edge to edge screen protector? I'm not sure if people are getting clear or black for their black phones. i can't tell from the pics. i want the best and most sleek look.
thank you.
also, if i have the matte black iphone7 plus, I'm guessing i get the "black" color edge to edge screen protector? I'm not sure if people are getting clear or black for their black phones. i can't tell from the pics. i want the best and most sleek look.
thank you.
I am looking for a temper glass screen protector for my iPhone 7+. any recommendation? I been looking everywhere and I can't seem to find one with good review.
I got the Cygnett RealCurve 3D from Harvey Norman here in Sydney Australia.
Don't think they have it in the US yet...
There is a cutout for the earpiece, and a little notch above for what I think is the light sensor. There is also a small hole for the camera.
Okay read through most of the comments, but still can't come to a conclusion. If I am looking for an E2E glass protector, which one is best? Preferably off of amazon
Edit: Has anyone tried this one? https://www.amazon.com/Protection-T...-18&keywords=iphone+7+3d+tempered+glass+black
Edit: Has anyone tried this one? https://www.amazon.com/Protection-T...-18&keywords=iphone+7+3d+tempered+glass+black
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I'm curious too. They also have a version called Ice Core 2.5 D. From what I can tell, the carbon fiber one isn't all glass. Only the screen part is glass. Two materials. The ice max is all glass. And the ice core is all glass and super thin but only 2.5D. Anyone with past experience with these? I think the ice max or ice core.
belkin has created a mess of the whole situation.
Here in Australia we have 3 clear screen protectors for the plus
The ones apple sell are the 0.21mm invisglass which they have for self-install or device applied. The screen protector is awesome in terms of clarity but it does have a gap on both sides so doesn't cover the screen completely and you get a reflective rainbow effect from both sides and there have been returns.
On their website they say its made from corning glass or whatever but on the packaging theres no mention of that. Are they the same product? No one knows.
The other 2 you can buy from accessories shops and are cheaper but thicker too. The glass is 0.31 and the other one is plastic. I'm not sure if these 2 others cover the screen completely or if its the same and there are gaps on both sides still.
My experiences looking for an E2E for my 7+:
1. Turata--3D, best fit and finish but the 1st one I got did not adhere to the entire left side of the screen.
2. JOTO--2D, not quite E2E but good fit and adhered well.
3. Choetech--Crap. 2 types of materials (bezel different from glass) and had a weird tint.
4. Turata #2--Ordered another one thinking maybe the 1st one didn't adhere fully because I hadn't cleaned the glass properly. Cleaned fully this time and got perfect adhesion. Great product for the price. What a relief.
5. Sparin due tomorrow and I'll check it out but I am happy with the Turata so far.sam
Photo of 2nd Turata:
1. Turata--3D, best fit and finish but the 1st one I got did not adhere to the entire left side of the screen.
2. JOTO--2D, not quite E2E but good fit and adhered well.
3. Choetech--Crap. 2 types of materials (bezel different from glass) and had a weird tint.
4. Turata #2--Ordered another one thinking maybe the 1st one didn't adhere fully because I hadn't cleaned the glass properly. Cleaned fully this time and got perfect adhesion. Great product for the price. What a relief.
5. Sparin due tomorrow and I'll check it out but I am happy with the Turata so far.sam
Photo of 2nd Turata:
Awesome synopsis. Thanks for trying them all out!
I HATE the way the Turata's cut-outs for the sensors look though. Having one long oval instead of individual holes looks ugly and cheap.
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Is the earpiece opening on Turata correct on the 7+? Because the description says it's for the 7+ and 6+, but the opening needs to be larger on the 7+.
Funny, I hadn't noticed the big cutout until I took photos for here. Have to disagree about the ugly and cheap. The only one of these I have looked at that deserves that sort of language IMHO is the Choetech.
Thanks for the side picture. Someone else confirmed it's not full 3D also. I'm gonna wait until Kyasi releases theirs, and I'm also not feeling the long hole for the sensor as @willmtaylor mentioned.