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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
It's the best wet one I have tested. I got a xg and returned it a long time ago because the design for the back didnt fit. XO also doesn't have orange peel like other wet style ones. The pics I have at the beginning of the thread show what I mean.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
I posted this one

Its dry and close up. No haze. Doesn't affect the touch at all. If someone has a dslr or something better this was just with a point and shoot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Rilasis:
Dust under the screen issues aside, I'm not a huge fan of this screen protector. It feels too rubbery and is difficult to slide my finger across the screen compared to the glass alone and compared to a dry-applied screen protector I had on my Evo. Also, it collects oil like crazy compared to the 2 aforementioned things. Does ghost armor feel this rubbery as well?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jopherr:
i've been using this for a good 2 weeks and all i can say is that it is absolutely beautiful. HOWEVER. its not all good and dandy. the screen protector is incredibly soft. you will know what i mean if you take your finger nail and rub it against the surface of the screen protector. doing so will leave marks on the XO skin. it feels great and everything, but i dont feel that this protector has a long lifespan.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] michaelkahl:
Offering my testimonial. I love mine, I can barely tell its there. There is a slight bit of a tacky/grip but its not bad. Light years better than other wet applies I've used. Another issue commonly associated with wet applies...the 2 day haze doesn't exist. I'd say that once you finish applying it is mostly cleared up and a couple hours later it looks gorgeous. During the first couple of hours let it settle. I've noticed little air pockets that look like an acne infection but they settle down. Don't stress about getting them all out during installation because you'll probably end up putting marks on the protector to smooth then out. Since they go away on their own it shouldn't be a huge deal.

I actually installed one last night and marked it up worrying about them. Couldn't get them all out at that time but they were all gone by morning and it all looked gorgeous minus the marks. I reinstalled one tonight and its looking fantastic! Coming from an SGP Crystal Clear on my Thunderbolt I can say that this is close quality wise.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] splendidjest:
I applied the screen protector about 7 hours ago and it still has a handful of rather large air bubbles under it that weren't there before. It also has an equal amount of tiny ones as well. IS this anything to worry about or will they probably go away by morning?

Also somewhat unrelated but does anyone have any tips for removing the built in screen protector of the defender series otterbox case? I really don't want to break the rest of it removing the protector.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] itsjusttim:
If you find a way to remove it then let me know. That is the only thing keeping me from buying the case.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] down8:
Ordered!

Feeling dangerous running around with a $700 phone w/o any protection, while I wait for cases/screen protectors to arrive!

-bZj
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] darrendm:
Received mine this morning! Just in time for Christmas!

Now, to find a lint free cloth... :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] darrendm:
Just applied it. Doesn't look amazing just yet (neither does any wet screen protector once applied)

Well give it a day or two to clear up.

Feels quite nice although not as smooth as the dry application I was using prior.

However I am very happy with the finger print and smudge resistance.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Elganja:
just pop it off, there will be some glue residue.

I used some wd40 (let it soak for a minute or 2), it eats through the glue. Goof-off or something similar should work too. Make sure you give it a thorough soap/water bath afterwards to get all the wd40 off.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] azndan2:
Warning: this screen protector does not go well with tpu gel cases. The edges have started to come up. I never had this problem with steinheil. At this price point i expected better.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] splendidjest:
Isn't wd40 harmful to polycarbonate plastics?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bobb_o:
I'd email then and see if you can exchange for the case fit
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Elganja:
I've noticed no adverse effects
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sn0warmy:
Yeah, I saw that one. It does look good from that image. However, I'd like to get more detailed pictures of the screen at an angle with some good light on it and some close ups. I know, I'm being picky. :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] darrendm:
It's been about 12 hours now and it looks fab! very pleased!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bobb_o:
Immediately after it looks pretty bad. I really hope it settles overnight or else I just wasted my money.

Edit: Well, about 3 hours in now and it's not really looking better. There are little white spots and bubbles that I have no idea if they're too big or small to just settle. I guess I'll know in 48 hours but I'm pretty sure I messed this up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gritts:
XOSkin users, would you describe this as a "glossy" protector or a "matte" material, look and feel? Also, how does the touch compare to that of the unprotected screen? I know some users complain of a rubbery feeling. Thanks for any insight you can offer.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bobb_o:
It's definitely got a rubbery feel which I don't like. Even if all my imperfections settle I'm not sure I'm going to keep it on.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iifuzz:
the screen looks great. easy to install with no bubbles. do it in the bathroom with shower running hot water to settle down the dust. you get about 5 seconds to slide the protector to the exact position on the phone.... It doesn't feel exactly like the screen, it has a little resistance to it when sliding around... it is however one of the best I've used.... i hate ivisishield... static protectors usually feel more like glass but not as nice of a fit.... this covers the phone perfectly

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heres some images taken with a dslr, didnt have much light to work with.. and the screen is a little dirty.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] darrendm:
It is more rubbery than the plain screen/dry screen protectors but not as rubbery as the Zagg ones. (IMO)

I hated the Zagg screen protector I used on my old phone and I definitely think this one feels and LOOKS much much better (no orange peel AT ALL).

You "get used" to the slight rubbery feel after a few hours - well at least I have.

Every bubble cleared up after a day and I have got to say that it looks absolutely amazing and unnoticeable.

Also, It has no problems with my TPU case so the user above must have incorrectly aligned his screen protector for to be getting caught and pulled up by the case.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bobb_o:
I've been using it all today and I still dont like the feeling.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gja88:
Does this screen protector feel like Zagg? Can anyone give me their opinions on this and compare them? I ordered this but currently have a zagg on and the feel of the zagg isn't too bad.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iifuzz:
it's slightly better then zagg
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bobb_o:
So most of the imperfections are out almost 24 hours later. There's still 6 little white bubbles (three by the speaker cut, three at the top right edge of the screen)

I already have a perfect straight line scratch that's probably about mm in the middle of the screen that is really only noticeable on light backgrounds. I still haven't decided if I'm going to keep it on. I'm leaning towards yes just because I bought it but the feel of the naked screen is just so much smoother. I bet as soon as I take it off I'll get a scratch though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bhazard451:
I've used a ton of different brands of screen protectors, and this one is one of my favorites so far. The only thing I don't like is that it doesn't cover 100% of the screen, and the speaker hole isn't cut right. You also lose a bit of smoothness compared to a naked screen.

Since I already have a tiny scratch on my screen, naked is no longer an option. This has been second best to naked compared to other protectors I've tried.

Xtreme Guard on ebay for $2 is nice for the price. I've always used them, but the latest batch for the nexus has some weird issue with it. This is better.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] detonation:
Sounds like pretty much every other wet protector out there. The material is "self healing" but dig your nail in and you can make permanent marks you can see in the glare. Looks like ill pass on XO Skins, I was hoping it would be different from the 5 or 6 other wet brands I've tried and been disappointed by in the past, but I guess they're all just the same thing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Grims:
got mine on last night...hating it so far. Rubber texture drives me nuts, makes sliding my finger pretty jerky.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Magnus_CA:
To those of you that take exception to the feel of the xo skin...give the Steinheil Ultra Oleophobic a try. Yes it's cut undersized a bit but you won't find a better feeling screen protector out there and it is by far the best I've used at hiding finger smudges.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
Nice pics.

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The speaker is cut perfectly. If you look at the phone in a bright light, you will see little light sensors under the glass to the right of the speaker. That what turns your screen off what its close to your face. Most companies cut a hole out for those to keep that sensor working. As for the rubber feel, I have only noticed it right after the install, once it cures, its gone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kjwalker:
So I installed mine after finally getting my phone for Christmas! I did it in the bathroom after taking a shower. I'm usually terrible with letting no dust get under the protector, but that seemed to help out a lot. I had a few bubbles, but they were all gone within 8 hours. There is NO orange peel. The protector has a TINY bit of tactile resistance (but I will take that over having a scratch in my screen. I misaligned mine a bit - the front camera is off by about a millimeter, but the camera still functions as normal. I also have a tiny bubble right around the hole of the camera. I think I pushed a piece of lint in when wiping with a paper towel. Nothing big. As far as screen protectors go, this is my favorite. No orange peel, very little resistance, screen clarity is as good as before.

A sidestory - I was opening presents at my parent's house, and I got to a USPS box that said it was from XO Skins. I said to my mom, "Ah ****, I already ordered 2 of these for my phone! They'll be here within a few days". She says, "Oh damn, I guess you'll have to return them". A few seconds later, she starts laughing. I ask her what? She says, "That came in the mail yesterday. I assumed it was one of your presents from us so I wrapped it." I shipped it to the wrong house.

tl;dr - I got trolled by my mom.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Magnus_CA:
Mmmmmm...I love me some screen protector porn.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bobb_o:
I just took it off my phone. The screen feels so much better, I couldn't really stand the rubber/soft feel.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Grims:
I'm right behind you
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] micdawg12:
I bought my xoskin last Monday night ( didn't see any codes then ), came in Friday ( did priority shipping, 18 total ). I was REALLY scared once I put it on, I had DRENCHED the protector. It looked HORRIBLE, all cloudy and nasty, air bubbles that I couldn't get out were everywhere. It said give it a couple hours... I sat the phone down, went and played swtor ( amazing game btw ). My wife brought me the phone about 3-4 hours later, she came in saying "uhh, babe......" scaring me. But wow, the case looks absolutely BEAUTIFUL. All of the air bubbles are gone, no orange peel effect. You really can not tell there is a screen protector on this thing! It is edge to edge, by the way, if you were wondering. The only thing that kind of bothers me is there is a bit of "rubbery" feel when I first put it on, my finger didn't "slide" across the screen. It's like the squeaky clean feel when you first shampoo your hair, but even that seems to be going away... all in all, I give this a 9/10.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] breezasib:
How long did it take to get to the UK?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ovrclck:
So after a couple days with my XO I can honestly say I'm not digging the rubbery feel. I miss my steinheil Ultra Clear on the ol TB. The skin fits great though, no problems with the otterbox commuter.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iifuzz:
i ended up removing mine as well and getting a dry one from verizon. the rubbery feeling was annoying when using Swype
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LeCore:
installed my XO yesterday and so far i'm happy with it, bubbles and haze disappeared and as gross as it might sound i'm on the phone enough and don't obsessively clean the screen so there's usually enough oils on the screen that the "rubbery feel" isn't an issue and my finger can slide pretty smoothly, even swyping.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prometheus1010:
Anyone notice rainbow streaks when viewing a white background? I've had it on for 3 days now and the rainbow effect doesn't seem to be going away.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] PaulG1488:
i just got the case fit one today and without even putting it on it doesnt even look like i was sent the right cut out as it looks so far off compared to the phone i may just go to verizon and get their clear ones
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phiquantu:
Dude, I thought you went with the Verizon "clear" protector!! Honestly looking at these guy's pictures with the XO skin, they look like sh!t if you look at your screen OFF at a slanted angle. They "clear" protector is crystal-clear and has no orange-peel effect. It's almost like the original glass screen......unfortunately that also means finger-print magnet. But I can live with that as I can wipe it off and it's all clear and pretty again.

May be I'll post a picture of my Galaxy Nexus with my perfectly-installed Verizon "clear" screen protector in here when I have a chance.....It's flawless, and will put the XO pictures into shame. Because the dry protector sucks into the glass screen and make it look like a one-piece screen. This is not the case for "wet" protector, as you had to literally use the "solution" as a medium to attach the protector to the original screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sn0warmy:
It's funny how this thread went from everyone loving the protector to everyone hating and removing it all of a sudden.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
I just got my XO Skin today in the mail. Pain in the butt to put on. It's kinda rubbery. Took me a few times to get it relatively close, then I nudged it into place. Doesn't look bad. Pretty unnoticeable which is perfect. Still has a rubbery feel to it and I think it will end up being a pain to keep finger prints off compared to just the glass.

Obviously it isn't dry yet so we'll see how it fairs after it dries and see.

I have a screen protector on my Transformer that I got for free to review. THAT thing is awesome. It actually prevents fingerprints, which on a tablet is crazy bad. It was a dry apply but went on perfect and edge to edge. I can't even notice it and it only slightly changed the texture feel. Too bad I can't remember the name. Sorry guys.

Here's to high hopes and dreams. I'll probably leave it on and just get used to it. I really have to look closely to even see it. Right now the screen is cloudy and wavy which is normal for the first 24-48 hours.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
Maybe you got the wrong one? Mine fit perfectly
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Magnus_CA:
It's just oil and dirt from your hands. I'd try buffing the screen with a clean rag or paper towel. I wonder if the XO has a break in period before the rubbery feel goes away.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] calavera-pw:
I count like 3 people not liking it. Way to generalize.:rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] PaulG1488:
I bought the case fit one if u did as well it would be great if you could provide pics to make sure I got the right one that would be great

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sway40:
I got my case fit today and put it on a few hrs ago and install was kinda easy just worried about screwing up my one and only protector. I had bubbles like a mofo after getting the water out, but after a few hrs not one bubble is left. I've had invisible shield on my iphone a while ago and hated it bc it was so rubbery, but this isn't bad at all I just don't think is actually a case fit bc it goes edge to edge so if it starts coming up I'll email them for another one. So far so good.

~Sent from my Galaxy Nexus ~
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prometheus1010:
Unfortunately, it is not from oil on top of the screen protector. The rainbow effect is coming from some moisture or oil underneath. I cleaned off the phone real good before applying and the only thing to touch that side was the spray solution. I'm probably going to rip it off and send it back if it doesn't clear in the next day or so.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
If it doesn't clear after a few days, I bet they would send you another. Their site says lifetime warranty. Mine still looks good. I have the regular fit one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Grims:
They did for me. I sent them an email and within an hour they had a new one shipped out to me.

They request you return the old one in order to maintain your lifetime warranty. I will probably save the new one as a spare...I ordered an SGP and hope to be happier with it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mngdew:
I don't like the rubbery feel of this and Zagg.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
After 24 hours the screen feels much better. I'm not getting the tacky feel as much and my finger slides much better. I can't even notice its on TBH. I did note that its harder to clean.

It resists fingerprints much more then the glass but my little boy was playing a game and slobbered all over the screen. TYPICALLY a shirt wipe cleans it but I had to give it a lick to get it spotless. Boogers are also harder to get off and taste nasty.

With just my useage the screen looks clean.

I was a little uneasy at first with the excess bubbles and stuff but this morning it looks good. Would recommend.

Galaxy Nexus - 4.0.3 CM9

Asus Transformer - 3.2 Revolver
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
Double post

Galaxy Nexus - 4.0.3 CM9

Asus Transformer - 3.2 Revolver
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] PaulG1488:
I did when my xo came in I was pissed because I'm convinced this case fit version they sent me isn't for this phone so I went ahead and went to Verizon and got the clear one I must say I'm glad I did doesn't take away from the beauty of the screen and feels great should've had it since day 1

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mallman:
mine came in and went on easy and clear loving it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djkurruption:
Got mine in yesterday and installed it a few hours ago. Much easier to install and looks much nicer than any other skin I've used (Zagg, Bestskinsever). Plus my fingers don't drag like on the Zagg, that was the one thing I really didn't like about it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MaelstromXC:
Does it feel rubbery in anyway? I am used the dry ones that are hard and smooth.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djkurruption:
Yes, it still feels rubbery. But any screen protector that isn't an anti glare will probably feel somewhat rubbery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MaelstromXC:
I was hoping the XO one would not feel rubbery. I have the SGP oleophobic on now and it doesn't feel rubbery at all. It's basically a piece of plastic which is what I like.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blakestimac:
Not as impressed as I thought I would be. The install went fine. The solution was evenly dispersed on both sides and the micro bubbles did disappear by the second day. Now the top left, and bottom right edges are bubbling up dramatically. I can't seem to squeegee them out, as they keep reappearing.

I do like the fact that there is no orange-peel look to it but it does attract fingerprints pretty badly. This is easy enough to wipe off by when using the browser (or just anything with a very bright background), the residual oils give off a rainbow streak-effect. And it's not pretty. Still, I'm not aware of anything better and will probably keep it anyway.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GermanGuy:
I agree. Installed the XO skin 2 days ago. I don't like the rubbery feel either. Finger does not slide smoothly over the screen. This is especially a problem with a swipe-type keyboard. Probably will go for the Steinheil.

Addendum: Does anybody understand the difference between Steinheil™ Flex Soft & Flexible Full Coverage Screen Protector and the Steinheil Ultra Oleophobic?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MaelstromXC:
Flex Soft is the wet apply one. Ultra Oleophobic is the dry apply. Please note that the Ultra Oleophobic is a bit small, and leave a big border on the phone. According to SGP, this is because of the curve screen and having the big screen protector will create bubbles.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gl1tchy:
I got mine and few days ago and installed. It looks beautiful but your are right it does have a slight rubbery feel. I've gotten used to it as it seems the clear wet apply screen protectors are mostly like this. The one that I had on my Samsung Vibrant was just as awesome looking but it was also just as rubbery feelin. It got better as I wore it in.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bayank:
I just received mine today, thanks for the codes! Installed it in a bath room full of steam and still managed to get dust :( I can live with it tho since it's really tiny.

The skin cured slow at first, waited 2 hours before I touched it, and plugged in the charger and started watching vids to make the phone get really warm, and that sped the curing so much, after about 1 hr on a hot phone majority of the spots went away and the haze is gone.

The cutouts weren't perfect, yet my alignment could be better, but it's pretty close and the fit is good. I'll have to get used to the friction tho, my thumb tends to catch and chatter with a light touch and it can feel like scratching a chalkboard lol

I already used a hair dryer to remove the screen protector on the otterbox and want to wait a bit before I put the case on to try it, I hope the edges of the xo skin don't peel.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
Just give it a few days, they get smooth.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] calavera-pw:
Just did the install. I was super anal about the micro bubbles and such. The outcome isn't as superb as I wanted to yet. I really was hoping for a super flat surface. We'll see how the uneven surface changes in a few days.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] prometheus1010:
Naked is so much better

After a week with the protector on my phone I was fed up with some of the rainbow effects I was still seeing. I emailed XO and they will send a warranty replacement, but you have to pay for shipping and ship back the old one (that is surely just garbage).

I removed the protector and have to say that the screen is so much nicer without it. It simply looks and feels so much better. I won't be putting another XO skin on here. It's a shame the SGP dry skins can't go to the edge. Sorry to rain on the parade.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Elganja:
i had no issues with peeling using my otterbox with it

give it a day or 2, they will go away
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oneeyejack:
i just tried the steinheil flex on my friend's GN and it doesn't feel rubbery at all. it does have the orange peel effect but it didn't look bad at all unless you were tiling the GN a certain way. if you're looking at it straight on, then you don't have any problems.

i don't know how the XO ones feels and i'm still debating on what to order but i just might order the SGP one because i like the other products i've bought from them.