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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joemega2010:
Agreed, I came from the Incredible with Ultra-Clear and XO just felt terrible. Idk maybe it fits other people's needs but for me, I'd rather go naked than have this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
The rubbery feeling went away on mine after a few days. Most of the fingerprints I get just wipe off on my shirt. Unless one of my kids gets a hold of my phone and slobbers on it, everything seems to wipe off easy. The spray they sent for installing it works pretty well for kid slobber/candy/anything else. Try taking a blow drier to that scratch, it will heal up. If it was a really deep scratch, it has a warranty, get another. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SNaReX:
I have just applied XO Skins.

The only problem looks like rubbery feeling. Apart from that, it is perfect.

Most of the people say that it will disappear after sometime. I hope it will be.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dwang:
The rubbery feel diminishes but doesn't completely go away. Try it for a week and report back.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Talkdj:
Well here's my update. It`s been over 48 hours and it looks awful! I still have some major bubble issues as they have not gone away. Doubt very much XO will cover that, but we'll see. I'll have to buy another I guess.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CBMC:
They will send you a replacement for the cost of shipping (at least what they say is the cost of shipping: $3+). Just send them a email and tell them you have a ton of bubbles. Unfortunately, they don't send you the solution, just a replacement skin in a standard envelope. If you need more solution you can order it from the site for a couple of bucks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Magnus_CA:
+1. I do think SGP should of tried to release an Oleophobic with edge to edge coverage (I have no voids around the edge) but the feel of it is second to none.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
Try leaving it over night near a heating vent. That may help dry them out. The ones you miss always goes away, mine did.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] D3fault121:
I also bought an XO Skin and it is a very nice screen protector. Doesn't have the orange peel effect like the Zagg ones do. It was also very easy to install.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sharp75:
is it full screen?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pattont:
Yes, it is full screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] czonin:
Where did you get the protector done? And is there any orange peel?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Talkdj:
Well kids this will be my last update on my XO Skins "bubble" problem. Still lots of bubbles. They are'nt going anywhere. I'll send an email to them and let them know and see what happens. I'll let everyone know.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NEE-DRGR:
I've seen too many posts on problems with XO Skins. Heard bunch of good things with Skinomi. Just ordered it yesterday and it shipped this morning, I'll report back in for a review when it should be here around Friday.

http://www.skinomi.com/sk10073-drytech-sk6677-samsung-galaxy-nexus-skin-protector.html
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DancherBoi:
Based on recommendations from this thread and other reviews online, I bought an XO skin for my Verizon Nexus. There are definitely some things to love about it, but there are a couple of faults that I have with it.

The quality of the skin is definitely high and installation was a snap. I was a bit nervous with this being my first wet application install, but the instructions were easy to follow and gave me confidence. Once the skin completely dries...it almost disappears. It is very clear, especially when viewed straight on. It does have a texture to it that is only viewable at an extreme angle with the right lighting. It does not impact the view of the screen. It's awesome how when this thing dries, it acts like a vacuum and shrinks to form a tight seal with the screen. Very nice.

Now with the bad. First, the fit isn't exactly perfect. If you install by aligning the holes in the top with the speaker and front camera, it will align perfectly with the top and top sides of the device. However, on the bottom, there is a gap between the housing and the protectorby about an 1/8th of an inch. The biggest problem I have with this protector is the way it feels to the touch. The best way I can describe it is that when you touch it, your fingers sticks to it a little bit. Not quite like touching the sticky side of a piece of tape, but just enough to be extremely annoying. Every time I swipe the screen, my finger sticks at the begining of the swipe, then the swipe action feels clean.

I am sure that I installed it the right way.

That being said, I wouldn't buy another XO again because of the feel.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] IIIPowerIII:
The gap at the bottom is because you bought the case fit version, the full screen one fit perfectly on all sides.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] willisj318:
I have the same problem as Dancher with the gap and nothing on my order does it say anything about Case Fit. I agree with him on how it feels but it really does not bother me.

Reading this it is pretty obvious the one I received was the case fit one but I didn't really care at this point as it is doing its job.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DancherBoi:
If that's the case...then I got shipped the wrong one. Good to know for others who are looking to buy though...make sure you contact XO before you buy to ensure the right one. However, I am not bothered by the fit.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] IIIPowerIII:
Same thing happened to me. When I ordered there was only 1 kind of XO screen and they sent me a replacement for the full screen one
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DancherBoi:
Good to know. I just sent them a request to rectify the situation. But for me, there were 2 to choose from when I ordered. They must have just sent the wrong one by mistake.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
To the skinomi guy no one uses skinomi because of orange peel. You must not have seen the poll. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1391090&page=20

Dancer, I am sure they will take care of you.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
Good idea! I always just leave it alone charging overnight. I bet that helped it dry way faster!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] predation:
the normal fit has the gap at the bottom.

from my previous reply, i was sent a replacement and it STILL had the gap.

unless someone can show (with a clear picture) that their "regular" fit SP covers the ENTIRE screen without the gap, then i still keep my stance on the product.

great, but no TOTAL screen coverage.

i have yet to see a clear shot of the screen being covered 100%
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
If I had a better camera, I would take a better photo for you. This thread has some http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1442878
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bfern002:
just got my XO skin installed (regular, non-case version). Once its dried, ill be happy to post pics up.

all in all, the majority of the bubbles have dissipated, and it doesn't have the annoying tacky feel others were complaining about, although it did shortly after the initial application. I'm just loving the natural look to the screen!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] laserprom:
First i buy zagg screen protector but i am unhappy becous white colors on screen all time looks dirt.It is not cristal clear. Yesterday i order xo skin so pleas share your exsperianc about qality of picture whit xo screen protector.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] berz:
Im considering getting the XO skin , can someone tell me if the rubbery feel goes away after a while like may be 2 or 3 week s?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CBMC:
Some say it does. From my personal experience, no it doesn't. It might get slightly better. Of course, my install might be different than others, so maybe that is why mine still feels rubbery after 3 weeks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
Mine went away after a few days. Even then compared to other wet military grade protectors it's night and day.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ro_explorer:
How about comparing with dry screen protectors?

// sent from my green robot //
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
Wet ones can take some serious abuse because most are military grade poly materials. I have seen scratches on my xoskin heal overnight and some within minutes, dry ones never do that. The dry ones are almost all made of acrylic plastic. The plastic ones arent as strong and come off, get dirt under them, and scratches never heal. They also do not go edge to edge and leave a hanging piece on the top and bottom that will collect dirt and end up scratching you screen anyway. I used to buy the 10 packs of cut to fit dry ones years ago before the military grade stuff came out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dwang:
I have the opposite experience. The zagg and xo skins both collected lint on the edges.

The dry sgp oleophobic I currently have on my gn, doesn't have any lint or dirt on the edges.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] modstorm:
Just installed mine and I still have some bubbles so I can't really say anything about it yet... for how long did the bubbles remain for you?

Btw for me the rubbery feel is not as bad as others have described it and it should get better once its dried :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
Mine dried completely in about a day. Some people's have taken longer, depends on climate I guess. Everything does dry out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hockey529:
I've had the XO skins protector installed for about a week now and this is my experience:

PROS

-Edge to edge protection

-Can barely tell there is a protector there

-MUCH less orange peel than other wet protectors (but there still is some)

-Not as tacky as ZAGG

CONS

-Made my screen grainy (maybe it had to do with this being my first wet install or maybe I'm spoiled by dry application protectors)

-Protector got 2 hair thin scratches and still have not gone away

Even with all the reviews about how great this protector was, I can (sadly) say I'm a bit disappointed with it. So at the moment, I'm on the fence about either returning it for a refund or getting a replacement and giving them another shot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CBMC:
Does everyone have a 1mm gap at the bottom of their skin? Want to make sure I didn't get the case version by mistake. Though, I would think the case version would leave a gap around the entire skin, not just the bottom. Also, wondering if it could be something they fixed, that is why others don't have a gap at the bottom. I saw that some people mentioned the gap, others said theirs had no gap?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] modstorm:
I just realised that I installed the protector slightly on the right(not aligned with front camera)..will i ruin the protector if i remove it and put it back on(still have the liquid left) ?

The protector is not fully dried yet but it has been on for 4 hours
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] IIIPowerIII:
You can remove it in the first 5 minutes after that it will stretch too much if you remove it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
If it is haze, that goes away after a few days. The scratches do too. Warm it with a blow drier and rub it if you want to speed up to process.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bfern002:
Mine has no gap. Purchased the regular version (not case-fit). I've read on here that if you have any doubts, you can contact them and they might send you a replacement for just the cost of shipping.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SovereigN7:
Ordered the XO skins since the 13th, havent gotten mine yet. The shipping time is just atrocious, I was hoping it would arrive within a week or so, excluding weekend time for shipping.

Anyway, I heard using a blow dryer after the wet install is a bad choice. Is that true?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CBMC:
I guess I will contact them. So how many people have a gap like this on the bottom? It's not on the top or sides.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pume:
I ordered mine on 19th (19.1.2012) and it arrived today (25th). I live in Finland so I don't consider the delivery time too bad :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Evostance:
Installed mine last night.

No problems here
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
cbmc, I would send them an email with that pic. They seem to take care of everyone so I dont see why they would just drop you a new one that looks like a defective one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hockey529:
It's definitely not haze. When looking at the screen while it's showing a light colored (i.e. white) background, you can easily see the graininess.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] miaan:
1 month in

its okay i guess i like it more than the sgp flex
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CBMC:
I sent them an email. They said they would ship me out another.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zeke1988:
did you ordered the case fit version or just the normal one?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
cool I bet you just got a messed up one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CBMC:
Regular, not case fit.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] k20igor:
mine, after about 3 weeks, is starting to get veery rubbery and grippy and makes it hard to smoothly swipe my fingers across or down. And the top right edge is starting to peel off. Is anyone elses feel really rubbery/grippy. It was nice the frist week or two but now its just getting bad
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EP2008:
This happened with the Invisible Shield screen protector I had on my previous phone. It was like swiping your finger across rubber... Not smooth at all.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
I only notice it if my hands are moist... moist... (If you watch How I met Your Mother, that will get a laugh) But then, everything is grippier. I usually clean my phone every week with a clorox wipe and then use the soap spray that came with the xoskin to clean away the haze that clorox leaves. These are nothing like the rubbery-ness of other ones. Feel them side by side.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
k20igor You should probably get a case fit one so that doesnt happen. cases will pic at the edge of any protector and work them up over time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
@ Hockey529 I would hit them up for a replacement. Mine is crystal clear, maybe not enough spray was used, or there was something oily on your screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lookitzjohnny:
after like 3 weeks use of XO skin i took it off and it was noticably dirty.. i put it against a white paper and it was dark grey/black. i switched to the SGP Ultra Oleophobic and i must say the screen is so much clearer and the glass feel is much better!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
Are you a mechanic? I have had their stuff on for more than a year on my stuff and it still looks as clean as when I put it on.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SilentO:
Is it better than zagg?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lookitzjohnny:
never used zagg but i dont like the rubbery feel to it, i like the sgp cause its more glassy
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
XO doesnt have the orange peel look, and it's the smoothest/least rubbery military grade wet protector. This is orange peel if you havent seen it before.

It also goes edge to edge and doesnt leave the glass unprotected
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zeke1988:
I just installed my xo skin, it wasnt that great. Not smooth and got lines. The surface feel like rubber
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
Give it a few days to fully cure. If you still see anything contact their customer service. They have been good to us.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
Just figured out how to embed the youtube video... so simple

[YOUTUBE]qoMRO4OiXw4[/YOUTUBE]
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Antzor:
Installed my XO skin last night...coming from a zagg shield. Few opinions..

a) If you have a zagg shield on right now order an XO skin, peel off that zagg and throw it away. Sweet baby jesus, the XO feels so much better and is so much clearer. Its also one of the easiest wet screen protector installs I've done.

b) Was initially worried it wasnt "gripping" properly because it kept sliding around.. don't use too much spray like I did.

c) Go buy one, now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ChrisAG:
OK! :)

As a fellow Canuck, where did you find the best source to order from?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Talkdj:
XO's customer service is exceptional.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bnguyen1983:
I just threw mine on. It looks like ****. I hope it gets better after drying..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] volsey:
great so far

Just installed mine this morning. Very few bubbles, pleasantly surprised by the texture, no where near as distracting or annoying as i was lead to believe. I have minor smear, or haziness to it, but im sure that will go away ij a couple days.

Thanks for the recommdation!

And to canucks out there, XO site took a 2-3 weeks to arrive, no complaints.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] soulicro:
This will be my third screen protector I'm trying. The 1st was a Ringke protector that came with their case and the 2nd was a Skinomi (what I've got now) that looks absolutely horrible.

I haven't received mine yet, but I had a run-in with their customer service and they are absolutely incredible! Cheapest shipping over to me was over 50% of the original item's cost, and they sent me a discount code just like that.

Can't wait for it to get here, will definitely post pics when it does.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Antzor:
I just ordered off their site actually, took about a week to arrive but that's because I ordered on a Friday

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmmarck:
Does the coupon (SPRINTXO, I believe) still work, and/or did you use it?

Thanks :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jcdisciple:
Just got mine yesterday I will post pictures later.

My first installation of a wet screen protector didn't go to bad, better then expected. I'll wait the 24-48 hours to see how it looks when it settles.

Any one have comparison pictures between the full and case fit ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eddie_gordo:
I used it one or two weeks ago and it still worked!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GunnerMC:
I used it today and it still work !
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmmarck:
Thanks both of you! I struggle with OCD, so I'm always ready to buy--and then I close the window. If I bought, it'd be XO Skins, because.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hockey529:
Got my replacement last week and it was the case fit so I was mailed another replacement and received it today (well yesterday). Going to wait until after the Super Bowl to put it on. I will say that their customer service is exceptional.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jimboss:
did you guys squeegee out all the bubbles or do they go away on their own after a few days? I just put mine on it looked pretty good for the first 20 mins now its full of bubbles.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] neoxz:
I'm still waiting for mine since they've sent me the wrong case fit. Been waiting since early january T.T
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] droidmarc:
As

My skin took 4 days to cure. Was really bad looking in the beginning. Now there are no bubbles at all.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
Just don't force them out, they will dry one their own
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Simer03:
Well I pulled the trigger on it! I will confirm the SPRINTXO coupon does work...took $4 off my purchase, totaling $14 with fastest shipping! Only thing I dislike, is it only comes with one protector even though I read everywhere, people are getting two... :/

sent from my Nexus Prime
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grim281:
The day after I put my skin on, I had bubbles. I put my phone in my pocket for about an hour or 2 and the bubbles disappeared. I'm guessing my body heat helped cure it a little faster.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dinan:
Got mine and applied it last night. Had a few bubbles and it was quite hazy but overnight the bubbles are gone and most of the haze is gone as well. There still seems to be a bit of orange peel - not sure if that'll go away. Also the display clarity is affected similarly to what matte protectors do (rainbowish effect). It's not very severe but noticeable on white backgrounds. Will wait and see if it gets better.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
That goes away once it cures. It's the haze everyone talks about. I will look awesome.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zeke1988:
I stopped using xo skin because it made the screen rubbery and not smooth at all. I wasted $10 for using a skin for 2 days.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
You didn't wait long enough for it to cure up. Mine took a few days, some on here have said near a week.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] droidmarc:
Mine did take a week to get MUCH, MUCH better, but in the end it was still a little rubbery and orange peel. Not a lot, but it was there.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Simer03:
Orange peel? I thought there was none? Ugh...mine just shipped, should be here soon! Does it effect the sensitivity of the screen? Or interfere with the quality?

sent from my Nexus Prime
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jimboss:
I'd say not to use the credit card like squeegee they send you, it scratched up my skin when I was squeezing the water out. I didn't go all that hard either.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
Mine doesnt have any. You only get it if you force out bubbles after its partially dry. No issues with sensitivity or quality. The little scratches you could get from the squeegee heal in minutes.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bnguyen1983:
Would they send a replacement for lines? I got a big line across the middle and its bugging the hell out of me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
They have a lifetime warranty so I would say yes. Contact them
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lilirose:
I had serious bubbles for about three days and then they disappeared. This is the best screen protector I've ever used...it feels a little like my screen's been lacquered, but the drag is minimal, and it's invisible unless you are really looking for it.

I may revise my opinion when Swype for ICS comes out- we shall see.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] droidmarc:
I was extremely careful and hands off with my install. It took 4 days to dry with no bubbles, but, there is a very small orange peel after it was all done.

Can you actually say there is ZERO orange peel? If yes, great, but i tried to be as hands off as possible.

I think there is a trade off with dry vs wet. Dry has a no orange peel with a glass feeling, but with the edge showing on the GN. the wet will be edge to edge with an orange peel and rubber feeling.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
Yep.. no orange peel.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SovereigN7:
Is it possible the XO screen protector can cause black spots?

I installed mine about 2 days ago, most of the bubbles are gone but during a black screen (either be youtube or any other black screens) in a pitch black room, there are several dark spots on the screen, and I don't know if that is the bubbles along with the screen protector or the device itself. I don't think I can use tape to check under, since this is a wet application.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dinan:
Yeah it's been about a week since I've installed mine and there's certainly a difference between this and the naked glass. Almost all of the haze and bubbles have gone away but there's still a slight orange peel and it's definitely more rubbery than naked.

Also the rainbow like effect is still there slightly... if you don't compare it to a naked galaxy nexus you probably get used to it but I have the luxury (or punishment) or seeing more than 1 galaxy nexus on a daily basis.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ro_explorer:
Is an AMOLED issue (picture taken with very high exposure):

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=893859&d=1328765416

Check this topic: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1398140
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SovereigN7:
Would this issue be noticeable at any other time other than the cyan clock? This is my second phone and if there won't be any noticeable effects, I'm not gonna bother replacing it again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ro_explorer:
This issue is visible only when the screen is active and you look at a black picture/background in a pitch black environment .... at any other given time those black spots are not visible to the naked eye.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SovereigN7:
I'm guessing people are ocd about this issue even though they will never or rarely see these spots in pitch black environment. Looks like it'll save me the cost of another screen protector for not replacing!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
I saw that with my evo too. Dead pixels or dark smudge looking spots. Went through 4 evos with the issue. Its a bug with the screens in manufacturing and not the screen protectors unfortunately.