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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SeauxCrazy:
if the sides are seamless....I'm all in. But I'll wait to pass judgement when someone posts what it really looks like instead of a computerized image.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sway40:
Saw this yesterday, thinking of trying the white one out black maybe.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
White looks cool. I'll grab one when I get paid and post some pics.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
Just posted some pics with a review here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1710534
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shinji21:
I just have to share the great experience I have with xo skin. Quality of the protector aside, their customer service too is THE best I have seen.

I have the xo skin on my gnex for a couple months and recently get a hazy spot at the bottom plus some scratches (I guess it is from my pouch). I email them about getting a replacement under their warranty program knowing that I need to mail the old one in first under their policy. To my surprise, their customer service rep inform me that they just ship out the replacement and once I get it then I will send the old one back. This way I still have protection while waiting for the new one. What a great service!!

My old experience with other vendors is they will ask you tons of question before even deciding to get you a replacement or not. Worse they just ignore you at the beginning. Not at all with xo skin.

I know I sound like a xo skin rep :), but I am just a happy gnex owner and xo skin customer
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] PSUFINN:
Father’s Day weekend to receive 50% off your entire purchase.

XOFD502012
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tvincent19897:
***this coupon could only be used 1 time***

that's the message I got when i just tried to buy the screen protector on the xoskin site.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] PSUFINN:
I don't see why. XOFD502012 would equal xo skins-Fathers Day-50% off-2012
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gmanhatesu:
don't know if its already been asked but will the edge to edge peel up on the cruzer lite case or will it fit fine?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
Crap, I used their 40% one. Oh well, their twitter says its fixed

@xoskins If anyone had issues using the Fathers Day coupons, the issue has been fixed and they should work now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fire & ice:
Just installed the skin last night. First impressions... lots on tiny bubbles hopefully the bubbles work themselves out otherwise I'll end up ripping this thing off and putting a matte screen protector.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hinouchi:
Anyone knows the difference with full body screen protector and the regular screen protector? :confused: I know for case fit, they trimmed the edge a bit.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] PSUFINN:
Full body includes separate pieces for the battery cover and the sides of the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SeauxCrazy:
whenever I click on "go to checkout", just gives me a blank white page :(

Side Note: I really wanted to like the white, but the gaps showing the gray are nasty looking imo.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] billykxda:
As a PSA on XO Skins for runners...

First off, I've used a ton of screen protectors on my smartphones over the years and XO is the best, IMO.

But, unlike the other protectors, XO *will* interact with plastic that it comes in contact with. I use a Tune Belt armband when running, and the XO stuck to the plastic window in the armband and deformed when separated. Other brands did not do this.

If you plan on using an armband with a plastic window, consider turning it around, so the XO does not come in contact with the plastic.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] PSUFINN:
I had the same problem... I emailed them and they sent me a new one for free.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] albsat:
Respect to this company. They promptly gave me a replacement because I wasn' t satisfied. Highly recommend it.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KrisM3:
Did anyone have orange peel that went away after a few days? I put mine on 24hrs ago and have massive orange peel and still show micro bubbles. I know the micro bubbles will go away but will the orange peel or is this an install error on my part?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theking_13:
No orange peel?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jpg71:
Orange Peel is typically caused by not enough liquid solution, and too much squeegeeing. Some of it goes away within a day or two, but after a few days - what you see is what you get.

Bubbles after a few days? You could probably get rid of them by pushing down on the spots but that may lead to more orange peeling effect if you do it too much.

Best way to apply the XO (and other wet type protectors) is to liberally spray both the protector and the glass, then drop the protector in place and slide it around to where it needs to be. Once there, just a gentle bit of squeegee action to let some excess liquid out so it doesn't keep sliding around. Then leave it alone to dry, putting pressure on it as need be, but avoiding squeegee type movement once the liquid's out, or you'll end up with orange peel.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KrisM3:
Thanks, xo skin is sending me out another and I will try this time without being agressive on the squeegie. They seem to have great customer service :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
They have some videos online that help a lot too for installing.

http://www.youtube.com/xoskins

[YOUTUBE]qoMRO4OiXw4[/YOUTUBE]

[YOUTUBE]8kBwpcLXKYw[/YOUTUBE]
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
They also now have a carbon fiber option that covers the back and sides that looks cool. Cooler than the clear imo
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] patsfan1130:
I just put the carbon fiber on my phone today and I'm really liking it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
Nice, what color did you get? I am running the black and the white. On my wife and I's phones
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] patsfan1130:
I went with black - Red one for my wife's phone should be in the mailbox when I get home
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
Post a pic of the red, when you get it installed. I want to see if I like that more than black
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sway40:
Why not post any pics??? It would be nice to see what it looks like.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
I posted some over here. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1710534 Only black and white though
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hinouchi:
Think I just scored a full body protector for the price of a screen protector :D 9.63 dollar shipped to Canada ^ __________ ^
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] afma_afma:
how how how????
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] andylol:
Delivery cost...

Delivery to the UK is $37 on top, ouch. :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ahse0w:
How long did xoskins take to reply those who had issues with the protector?

I sent them a message 2 days ago and still no reply.

It was regarding a micro bubbles issue and how to solve it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ov3rl0rdl:
You should send them a tweet. I mentioned them in a tweet and they responded the next day.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kawin356:
beautiful. i want it:good:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jcab.:
Since the search function isn't working I'm limited to Google but I guess my dumb ass wasn't drying the excess solution near the speaker and now its not working. I tried turning it on around two hours like suggested but it probably wasn't enough time. My gnex is sitting in some rice and I'm leaving it there for about 12 hours. Any other suggestions you guys might have for me?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MilkPudding:
There are also drying bags (like this one http://xoskins.com/aqua-dry-bag/aqua-dry-bag-phone-size) to repair water damaged devices. (Or you could DIY one with drying agents)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
I bet they had people off for the fourth. They have always been quick to respond. Try twitter http://twitter.com/xoskins
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheRarePlushHeadcrab:
Well I just had my 4th skin turn out badly. Either I am terrible at installing these or I just have horrible luck.

1st one: Mostly my fault. I tried forcing bubbles out after it had dried for a bit which created permanent lines in the protector. There was also a bit of a rainbow effect in certain areas.

2nd one: Vertical rainbow lines all over the place.

3rd one: Significant orange peel effect and cloudiness even after 48+ hours.

4th one: More vertical rainbow lines despite me not even using the squeegee. It also looked like there was no adhesive on certain areas of the protector before I peeled it off of the backing.

I've tried all of the tips in this thread - applying it in the bathroom after a hot shower, using lots of solution to prevent orange peel, squeegeeing very gently, etc... Nothing seems to work. :(

I feel kind of bad asking for another replacement but I know it can turn out looking really nice. It certainly doesn't help that it takes 2 weeks for a replacement to get shipped to me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gomakoto:
I took my XO-Skin protector off after using it for a full month. I wish I took it off sooner. FAR, FAR, too rubbery for me. It really took away from the device. I will never use another "wet" screen protector again. Maybe it's just the XO-Skin, but it was my first wet apply protector and I could not stand it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dream5hift:
I ordered one and waiting for Google to ship the phone. I'm gonna hate the feel of screen protectors but this time I have to install since the screen isn't strong like the gs2. I don't use SP on my gs2 and no scratches.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BodegaBay:
I've been fighting off the same feelings for last five weeks. Having using them in the past two smartphones, I was a huge proponent of wet applications. They are incredibly strong; they are also so much easier to apply without fear of dust or correct placement vs. dry protectors. However, this time around I was surprised the that my GNex user experience decreased a not or two. I had more typos when typing and my love of using the keyboard with one hand was gone. The fluidity has diminished. I had more errors with player movement in games like Virtua Tennis. I like the screen protection security feeling it gives me but I'm not sure it's worth it anymore.

In regards to the XO Skin itself....

- Customer service is phenomenal. I had the rainbowing effect in three protectors. They finally pulled one from a fresh roll that was just cut and my fourth protector had zero defects.

- Yes I agree with others here that the XO Skin has the best clarity of all the wet applications. It's a little better than my previous reference standard Phantom Skinz. However the XO has a failing: its easy to make indentations on the skin. For instance, if you are playing games and accidently press fingernails on the skin, it'll show indentations. And they don't go away easily. It's not the "self healing" type of skin I'm used to with Phantom Skinz.

All in all a good skin with shortcomings. However, I think I'll move on with a dry application such as SGP.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
I would ask for another, use the warranty. Sounds like you just had bad luck. Mine looks good still
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nb4321:
I'm in the camp that the XO skin is too rubbery / grippy. I had it on for two weeks and finally decided I couldn't live with it as-is.

For reference, I don't have particularly "grippy" skin (actually, just the opposite), but the surface of the XO was just too grabby even for me. I can't imagine what it'd be like for those that have more naturally grippier skin and/or live in a more humid climate (I'm in Colorado).

I went with some cheap dry-mount protectors from the verizon store and the tactile feel is 100% better (if not more).

(BTW, as an experiment, since 3 protectors come in the package from Verizon, I actually tried mounting one on top of the already mounted XO skin. I figured it couldn't hurt since I was going to trash the XO skin anyway. To my surprise, this actually works just fine! Clarity is quite good - I can compare to my wife's unprotected Nexus).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hinouchi:
Question, is the protector suppose to have ZERO orange peels effect, like a regular screen protector? or just less than other brand? I just got it install yesterday, and been 24 hours, I can already see some orange peels. :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dream5hift:
In order to get a replacement, you guys have to return the used one?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sway40:
Hell to the no

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] millicoelho:
Is it(or any screen protectors) supposed to have cut outs for light and proximity sensors? Just received mine and noticed it has cut outs only for ear piece and the camera on the top.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
It has a cut out. Its to the right of the speaker. The speaker is cut bigger for it. You'll see when you install it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] millicoelho:
Thanks. You mean the earpiece I guess because the speaker is in the back. Are you saying there would be totally 4 cutouts( forearpiece, light sensor, proximity sensor and front camera lens) on the top or just 2?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ro_explorer:
No, only 2 ...

Earpiece + proximity sensor + light sensor are all in one cut ... front camera is the second cut.

I just snapped a photo of mine: http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/7050/image00020k.jpg

---------- Post added at 09:44 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:39 AM ----------

Oh .. an add-on.

After the first really bad experience with the XO screen protector from 6 months ago I used the phone naked.

Nowadays, because I'm using the phone while mountain-biking, I decided to try again various screen protectors. I ended up back to XO because the dry ones are just not sticking right on the curved edged of the Nexus.

So, I order a new one ... I can say that the quality improved over the last 6 months (or I had a bad one first time).

The screen that I received one week ago was also pretty abused during shipping but I've installed it anyway to give it a go. It has a better feeling than the one used in the past but still, some rubbery feeling still persist after completely settling it.

I also got in contact with their customer support to ask for a replacement (I told you the screen was abused during shipping and it has some permanent marks in it) and they replied within 24 hours and already shipped a new one. This is the best customer support ever.

I'll post some more impressions after I'll install the replacement.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] millicoelho:
Thanks that clarifies it. I'm yet to put it on as I'm waiting for a replacement. Will post my experience after I put it on.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
Glad to hear they took care of you
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lostboy712:
After a couple months my xo skin has these random lines which make some parts of the screen look wrinkled and it does not look smooth. But you can really only see it when the screen is off and in the right light. Does anyone else have this problem?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
I haven't seen that, but if it bugs you I would email them. They seem to take care of everyone
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] darrendm:
They send replacements without any hassle

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crazyalaa:
I just received mine today. I bought 2 just in case but I am still worried whether to apply them or not. I am afraid I would brick my phone.

Could someone please tell if it's as easy as following the instructions and how many hours should I leave the device?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] PSUFINN:
What I did was lightly spray the skin and then place it on the phone. Then very lightly flatten it out. You only need like two passes. You will still have bubbles and want to try and get them out... don't do that. It will get them out itself as it dries. Then put the phone down on a towel so the liquid can't get into the phone. Let it sit there overnight with the battery out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
^ What he said. I also steam up my bathroom to get any dust out of the air. It may look hazy right after, but everything should clear up for you.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crazyalaa:
When I received my package it looked like the package went through hell. There was a large opening in the package itself. XO skins packet was in a mess and the screen protectors were kinda like twisted. I bought 2 and both of them were in terrible condition due to USPS' ****ty service.

So, I emailed XO skins just to tell them that they should give customers the options to choose another courier next time. I wasn't expecting anything and that's the reply I got back

" Dear Alla,

I am sorry to hear that, however, we do offer shipping through FedEx as

well as the Postal service. Keep your install kits and I will get you two

new skins sent out immediately. Thanks and have a great day.

Amber,

XO skins customer service."

Shout out to Xo skins and their amazing customer service!!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sway40:
Has anyone done the full body protector on the nexus yet, I ordered one and curious how it's holding up. Im just waiting to put it on until I get my limited edition battery door.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hullbay:
My XOSkin has now been installed for over 4 months and literally it's exactly the same as the day I applied it. I love these things and stand by these products 100%. They get my recommendation to all my friends and I even purchased one for my Nexus 7.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sway40:
Def agree I have like 6 family members with xoskins on there phones and tablets. I've got several including my tablet and my girls dslr camera and her phone.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ySchaub:
whats the difference between these two:

XO Skins Screen Protector For Samsung Galaxy Nexus

http://www.amazon.com/Skins-Screen-...3302558&sr=1-1&keywords=XO+skins+galaxy+nexus

XO Skins Screen Protector For Samsung Galaxy Nexus Case Fit

http://www.amazon.com/XO-Skins-Scre...3302558&sr=1-2&keywords=XO+skins+galaxy+nexus

I purchased the 'Case Fit' by accident. Whats the difference? "trimmed back for a case" what does this mean exactly? sorry english is not my main language. is it a shorter screen protector?

I dont use a case, should I cancel the order and get the 'normal' version?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slickrickstyles:
I would if you arent using a case
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hinouchi:
The edge of the protector will be trimmed back a little, so it prevent the case from lifting the edge of the protector off.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] freshlycutlawn:
Im seriously thinking about getting one of these, plus with the google wallet activation you get $10 in a gift card so it would only be like $3 or so
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 916Kev:
I've had xo skin on my gnex since about Feb or so. Love it! Personally I ask for replacement skins once a month. Never had a problem getting replacement skins. Excellent customer service as we are all aware of :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] millicoelho:
I thought so as well but the $10 can't be used for online purchase.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] freshlycutlawn:
wow, scratch that idea, i guess they are really trying to push the nfc
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] psychedel!k:
It's been 28 hours since I put on mine and while all bubbles are gone and the screen looks/feels clear and smooth, i'm noticing quite a few "dimples" mostly toward the center of the screen when I tilt my phone under the light. Is this normal?

Note: the screen had a visible scratch and some no-so-visible ones before I put the skin on, and the texture of the dimples looks like that over the visible scratch. Perhaps there were other invisible scratches where the dimples are that only got augmented by the skin??
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
Give it a few days longer. You can also try using a blow drier to get the skin hot, then with a wet thumb work the area out a little. The stuff is self healing. I do that whenever I get a good scratch. If it doesn't go away, send them an email and they should hook you up with another.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lstrike:
Customer service for XO is amazing. I contacted them about a defected screen protector the emailed me immediately telling me they were sending a replacement and to keep my solution and squeegee. I told them I ran out of solution and tossed the squeegee and they send me a one time replacement of the entire kit. Amazing company and customer service. Oh and the replacement screen protector was perfect!

Purchase with confidence they are absolutely amazing period.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hinouchi:
+100 for XO skins, customer service is truly amazing, hassle free replacement, life time warranty. You can't go wrong with that. :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] millicoelho:
Just applied it on my phone. Doesn't look great at first sight for sure but hoping it turns out to be what I hear in the reviews after 24-48hrs.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheRC51:
I got an XO Skin screen protector as well! Very nice and very durable. Only issue is, I kinda messed up on installing it. It has a few small wrinkles in it. I don't think they would send me a new one...Do you guys think they will? I mean its very small and hardly noticeable. But if tilted you can see where I didn't use the plastic card enough.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] millicoelho:
A couple of bubbles wouldn't go away. It seems like dirt might have gotten in. Edges were not great and I think I messed up the installation. I just turned on the phone the first time after installing it and the screen looks really grainy. Is it what people refer to as cloudy or did I mess up the screen with liquid getting inside? I'm planning to remove the protector to check it out later today.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] patr1ckDROID:
My XO arrived today and I must say so far it looks and feels perfect.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] millicoelho:
Getting my replacement which is on its way. But I'm concerned about this grainy look(more of sparkling). was it 'cause of too much of squeegeeing which might have caused burns or was it the cloudy look which would have gone? Can anyone confirm? I'm now skeptical about applying the replacement.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hinouchi:
Any pic?

My first one looks like this http://img857.imageshack.us/img857/4701/imag0009o.jpg those dust looking thing never went away. Then I order a replacement, looks super clear now like the pic from OP. :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
Whoa, wonder how that happened? Glad to hear they took care of you.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sway40:
Don't be afraid of applying it, I've done at least 7 and all have turned out good. Make sure you spray the squeegee thing, I do it and get all the water out, then wipe maybe here and there while im doing it so water won't get on the sides. The dab it with a towel and wet the squeegee again and go a few more times. Don't squeegee rough or press hard, just scrape gently to force the water out. When I do it I look like the guys that show it off on you tube bc I've done it so much.

Sometimes you get some that come messed up already, I haven't, but it happens they replace it and you try again. Luckily they'll replace it if you suck putting it on. Do the shower thing too, I do and never had a problem with anything under the screen like dust, etc...

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hinouchi:
No idea hahaha I don't even think it's dust that onto the screen protector when I install it, but yea I'm good now with the replacement. Hassle free replacement FTW~
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] millicoelho:
Unfortunately did not take a picture before I removed it to check if the screen was not messed up.

Thanks for your encouragement. Will give it another try. I'm not sure if anyone can get it right the first time. I guess it is in their(xoskins) own interest to provide replacement so that people can learn to apply correctly. Otherwise it would get poor reviews 'cause of bad installation experience and it would go against their product.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] plexwang:
I use xo skins film, and sgp rubber squeegee card, perfect
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ImSherlocked:
I applied xo skin 7 days back. while it has no bubbles it has this grainy/rainbowing look. It is very visible on white backgrounds. And it feels way too rubbery. Will I get replacement?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MilkPudding:
Yes if you see rainbow effects after it has dried. Just shoot them an email and they are quick in sending out a replacement.