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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Simer03:
i tried to install it just now and ended up putting it right in the trash.....so unbelievably frustrating that was....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sway40:
Spray both sides, lay down on screen, position, and then squeegee off the solution not hard at all. The hard part is waiting to touch your phone.

~ Sent from my Gnexus running Cm9~
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Guto ViP:
40 days and my product doesnt arrived yet...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
It's probably stuck in customs. Call your post office. Every once and a while stuff I send to family in England gets stuck.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aimetti:
Awesome shipping by xo. Utah to CT in 2 days. Going to put it on in a few.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kaycha:
I don't know if this was posted already, but for those of you who are complaining about the tacky feeling, I have a simple solution for you.

Use some car wax (make sure its non-abrasive) on the screen protector. I used some NXT tech wax 2.0 (literally 1 drop of the wax) on my xoskin, and it feels as smooth as the original screen. It also hides all the fingerprints. I think the xoskin and car wax is the perfect combination - little orange peel effect, smooth as butter, and full screen coverage. I have no idea how long this coating will last (I just put it on), but it takes about 30 seconds to do and 1 bottle will last you forever.

Just my 2 cents...

- kaycha
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DynamicRam:
i do that all the time , it should last around a week with heavy usage
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aimetti:
So got it on. Thing is amazing. Crystal clear and not to tacky. Best wet protector I've used . Not as smooth as my prior brando UK ultra clear but this will stay on phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dinan:
I've had mine on for over a week now and I might take it off. It's about as smooth as it'll ever get which is still much stickier than naked. I'll try the car wax/rainx idea before I give in. Also the clarity is definitely affected. Slight rainbow/grainy effect similar to matte protectors and some "spots" that are slightly discolored have appeared.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
I wonder if there was grease or something on your screen, mine is clear as day.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] itsjusttim:
My water sticker is still good!

Your not dipping it into the solution, not even spraying directly on phone... it is scary, yes, but turns out well.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] control_logic:
This !
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] itsjusttim:
very close to the bottom, sides and top yes
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] detonation:
I've done the wet applies (full body) to many devices, including multiple times on my OG Droid. Never had a single issue with water damage. But you have to plan it right, because it's best to leave the phone off for 8-12 hours just in case anything get inside. I would always do it in the evening before I go to bed, then not power it back on until the morning.

Tempted to get an XO Skin...when I switched to a dry apply after try 5+ different wet apply ones, I never wanted to go back. Unfortunately the curved screen limits the dry ones so I don't have many options.

To those with XO installed...can anyone tell me if polarized sunglasses affect the screen? Some of the other protectors I've had would turn purple/black through polarized sunglasses (likely due to polarized anti glare stuff) which was always a hassle for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kjwalker:
I found a new 50% off code by digging around on the XO Skins site. The code is:

alex50

enjoy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] boynamedstacy:
Doh!

Bummer dudes... alex50 is a one time use code. no worky
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kjwalker:
What about weston50?

EDIT: appears there is a 30% code also; SPRINTXO
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spovat:
how does it feel? any rubberiness?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] detonation:
Thanks SPRINTXO worked...biggest discount right now as far as i know
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] belmore:
I can confirm this. Just purchased. Took off $4.04 (I believe it was 4 cents, but just over $4 regardless)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wonshikee:
How much is replacement cost?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
http://xoskins.com/warranties

Looks like just shipping.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
I have only seen this with the "anti glare ones"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wonshikee:
Right, but how much is that? Zagg charges an incredible $4 for shipping, which probably still makes a profit for them.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jordo_99:
I've never heard of a person damaging their phone with a wet application screen protector when taking the proper precautions (taking out the battery and giving it a bit of time to dry up). I'm sure some idiot out there could have drenched their phone with it still powered on and such, but for anyone who is careful this should be a non-issue.

Companies wouldn't be telling you to use a wet application if it was dangerous for your phone. I'm sure they have instructions on how to safely do this...I haven't looked into it, but I wouldn't be surprised if the solution they have is non-conductive anyway.

I think that taking out the battery overnight is overkill, but a very small inconvenience. Do that and you'll be fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Masx:
How do you not prevent any liquid from getting into the ear piece speaker? I really don't see how you can't get any into that grill since it's cut so finely to fit that area. Wouldn't liquid getting into there set off the sticker inside? Or is it truly in the back only?

Just some of the fears I have. But if those are unwarranted then I wouldn't mind dabbling in wet skin solutions. Currently though looking fro dry ones atm.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nyijedi:
I'm not telling people not to use wet screen protectors. Application of them is obviously safe almost all of the time, otherwise they wouldn't be so widely used. However, feel free to check out this thread, discussing how I almost broke my phone applying a wet screen protector:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1398094

I certainly didn't drench the phone and I took the battery out during the install. However, I didn't wait very long to put the battery back in. Personally, if you're applying a wet screen protector, I would advise you to do it at night and let the phone sit overnight w/o the battery in it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ThirdWheel:
I can't seem to find the place to enter the coupon code, I see the coupon code on the right but that only seems to check if the coupon code is valid, I can't seem to get the price reduced in the cart.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jordo_99:
A few drops (4-6?), equally spread out, will spread out to the surface when the screen is put on. Just leave the screen protector's covering (only used to keep it clean from dust/etc) and try it out on a mirror or glass surface. That will show you how much to use.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFT6ff6ok6E

2 minute video...fast forward the first minute if you want.

Other precautions for the paranoid:

If you squeegee the screen to get liquid out under it, move it away from the speaker.

If you're still paranoid then grab a very small piece of painter's tape (any tape will work...painter's won't leave a residue though) and cover the speaker. You're going to want to cut it to size first so you can still put on the protector. Just put the tape until your screen protector and use it as a stencil to cut the tape to size with a scalpel or exact-o-knife.

***EDIT for some humor***

Use WAY more liquid than needed...or just drop it in the tub

:D Just busting your balls :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kjwalker:
You have to checkout through their website, not using the PayPal or Google Checkout links.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dinan:
I cleaned my screen thoroughly before applying. I've applied tons of screen protectors before including other wet-installs like Zagg. Yeah, it's clearer than the previous Zaggs I've seen but can you honestly say it's as clear as a naked screen?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] IXIKelsonIXI:
I installed mine last night. It cured over night and doesn't have any haziness, but there are bubbles scattered around the screen. I worked out the ones close to the edges, but I didn't do the ones near the middle yet. Do they just go away? Or should I gently work them out?

Rabble rabble rabble.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] droidmarc:
give it time, the bubble will disappear.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
Don't force those out. Just give them some time and they will work out and clear up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SovereigN7:
Are there any matte finished screen protectors? I have a diztronic v3 case and it does cover a bit of the gaps, and I know most dry application protectors dont tend to cover the entire screen.

Anyway, what's the next best screen protector to XO? I can't get used to the rubbery feeling at all, it needs to be smooth and matte.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
Good idea!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sofia-captivate:
how many is in the box 1 or 2?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] IXIKelsonIXI:
One. Easy install though. I just made sure my screen was really clean. Got my fingers wet with the solution. And just drenched the skin with solution. Put it on and could slide it around to get it perfectly in place. Then just gently squeegeed it out.

I'd recommend doing this at night when you don't need your phone. Turn the shower on as hot as it goes and install in the bathroom with steam. Have the battery out of the device during install and don't put it back in until the morning.

Rabble rabble rabble.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
Thats the best way I know how to do it ^^^
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sabesh:
Mine was installed in a crowded restaurant. Cleaned off the dust and all is fine. It settled down after a day. Only very few orange peels remain and they are hardly noticeable, unless you look for them.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] machiz7888:
I installed two XO skins on my nexus. First one I did the bathroom trick. Had the shower running hot for about 5 minutes, microfiber-ed the screen. repeatedly.

Cleared up after about 24 hours and looked good, except there was some dust under the bottom left that created an air bubble. I'd wiped repeatedly ( probably for about 5 mins) to make sure it was dustless, but it was still there.

got a replacement and installed it in my kitchen. This time i microfibered, had wax paper down on the kitchen table, and used a can of compressed air *immediately* before I put the xo on.

The second method was much more comfortable, easier, safer and produced better results.

The shower thing, for me, didn't work because my bathroom is filled with towels and carpeted floor matts, so there's naturally a lot of dust. the kitchen is food floors and otherwise dustless, plus there's chairs.

I don't recommend the bathroom install.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DynamicRam:
i found out a trick to get the least amount of orange peel :

0 -

REMOVE THE BATTERY

1 - apply the solution to the screen protector

2 -

SLIDE

it into position

3 -

don't squeegee

the solution just let it dry

4 - 12 hours and you are good to go

with this method it is very easy , fast , least amount of orange peel and dust
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] styxx:
Guys can anyone help me out with international shipping advice? I want to try this screen protector but XO won't ship to my country apparently... I tried with Google Checkout, I tried on Amazon.com all say they can't ship here. Even ebay. Hungary isn't the best place but its not the end of the world...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yousefarman89:
I got mine from Ebay, with an android logo. it costs $5 shipped but looks and feels great
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
Try paypal. Google checkout has a lot of bugs with international stuff. Paypal has been around for some time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ryandi:
The screen protector doesn't go edge-to-edge (1mm too short and 1mm too narrow), unless XOskins shipped to me the wrong version TWICE.

First installation was okay, but I was anal about how it didn't go edge-to-edge and skeptical if they had sent me the case-fit version, so I asked them for the proper version which they shipped the same day they received my email (great support btw).

The second screen protector was the same, didn't go edge-to-edge. It also turned out worse because it has this rainbow-y effect that won't go away, even after 2 weeks of use.

All in all, still a great screen protector, the rubbery feeling goes away after the coating wears off, little orange peel, and looks as if you have none installed. My only gripes are it doesn't go edge-to-edge, the edges catch lint easily, and is harder to install perfectly compared to dry ones.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
Mine goes edge to edge. Send them an email. That is a case fit for sure
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
Did paypal work?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sway40:
My 3g radio apparently broke so im getting a replacement phone, do I just email xo for a replacement protector and tell them my other one just got messed up somehow???

~ Sent from my GNexus running Cm9~
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sofia-captivate:
Ya email them. They have amazing customer service
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sway40:
Well I woke up and it works now which is great bc now I don't have to root again or go through anything else thank god.

~ Sent from my GNexus running Cm9~
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
was gunna say the same... beat me to it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
Nice. Wonder if you just had a tower out in your area? I have seen that happen before, updated the prl and things work again
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
I have tile, haha. I see your point. The air duster is a good idea.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ~WindzStriker~:
just bought a XO SKins using the discount provided =)

hope it reach me before next Wednesday. :)

[YOUTUBE]loIbmihRUm4[/YOUTUBE]

this video shows the application on a Galaxy Nexus.

guys ... does it leave a "finger nail" mark as claim by the video poster ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
All wet protectors will dent. This is the only one I have tried that will heal from it. Just heat it up with a blow drier and press the dent flat. It will heal like a gummy bear.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] trilogee:
LOL $24 to ship a 10gram package to Canada..and with a ten day wait...please..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MilkPudding:
$24 to Canada? Wow... now this is ridiculous. LOL.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] IIIPowerIII:
I'm in canada and I bought 3 xo and never paid more than 15$ shipped for each. I can't see how you're getting a 30$ per skin
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] trilogee:
This is straight from the xo skins website ...not sure what its like elsewhere
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
Use paypal. A bunch of people on here were complaining about google checkouts international shipping being messed up
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KLUVJ:
hey bro, just bought one. delivered to richmond hill in two,weeks and i got it for 11something using the "sprintxo" coupon code. FROM THEIR ORIGINAL SITE～
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
Its also on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Skins-Screen-Protector-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/tags-on-product/B006V7O9QC
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] agligoros:
for international byers xo skins,its not worth it.:(

for the usa people its ok price with the coupon...(lucky guys:D)

i'll buy zag :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GunnerMC:
I have this bad rainbow effect and it is really annoying, how long does it last ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
That goes away after a day or so. If its been a few days and its still there, hit up their customer service, they are great
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GunnerMC:
It's been three days already so I think I am going to hit their customers service tomorrow. It's a shame coz otherwise this skin is great the feeling is good, it was rubbery at the beginning but now it is just smooth.

Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy Nexus avec Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CBMC:
Interesting. So you had no trouble with bubbles?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DynamicRam:
it disappears in 12-24 hours .
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ~WindzStriker~:
whys there the need to remove battery ? :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DynamicRam:
because water+electricity will damage the Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sway40:
Damn I was in court and when I read that i busted out laughing.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MilkPudding:
You really shouldn't be comparing any screen protector to Zagg; it's the down-right WORST protector that I've ever used.

It's so tacky that even the $0.99 screen protectors from eBay feel and look better than Zagg.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
haha, I have never had an issue with it, but I suppose if you bath your phone in the spray, it will let out the magic smoke.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blacklizzy88:
Does anyone use a case with one of these installed? It seems as though it covers more screen then the standard crappy vzw one and not sure if a case will force it to peel off edges...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] azndan2:
Yes, that happened to me. I think you're supposed to order the case fit version if you have a case.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
The case fit is cut smaller so that a case doesnt pic at the edge of the protector.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
After reading through all 43 pages I've pulled the trigger.

One thing I didn't want to deal with was being shipped a wrong sized protector (Since I'm already cautious about bringing this badboy out in the wild) so I included " Samsung Galaxy Nexus XO Skin - With the URL product link " In my notes with the purchase, Lol.

"sprintxo" coupon does still work for 30% off of entire order (Total came out to be 15.72 with Priority 2-3 day shipping)

Will report back with DSLR pictures before / during / after installation for all those still considering.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Moskix:
appears to result in too many glare
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
These arent anti glare. I have tried those in the past. None of them work, they always rainbow and distort the image.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
I'm sure your pics will look better than my point n' shoot haha
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MilkPudding:
If you want anti-glare, you gotta go for matte screen protectors - compromising on the clarity and for GNex, edge to edge coverage too.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] asb123:
Shipping to Canada is $23.25.... Thats pretty ridiculous. How much is it showing for you guys and where are you located?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wongandrew:
I ordered from Vancouver, BC and they initially charged me $23.25, the two days later I got an email saying I got a refund of $19. Their reason was "you were over charged for shipping"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wongandrew:
Got the skin in the mail last week ordered Feb 4, and I'm very pleased with the product.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] r34p3rex:
I got one.. took it off after 2 weeks. I will never use a soft screen protector again.

It looked nice for a while, then started orange peeling and getting scratches
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
Use paypal for checkout. Something is wrong with Google Checkout across the board with USPS First Class international.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GrandMstrBud:
I had the invisible shield installed but it didn't go all the way to the top but figured I'd try this XO skin and it didn't come with a cloth and so far it looks much worse than the invisible shield. It took me 3 times also when the invisible shield worked on the first time for almost all my devices. I hope when it dries it looks good otherwise it's going back. I should have just left the invisible shield on and left it alone. I really hope when it dries it looks better but it looks awful now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Ordered Wednesday morning around 1:30 AM with USPS Priority 2-3 day shipping to the US, received the skin in the mail today (Friday)!

Will be taking DSLR pictures / documenting the process for you guys later tonight.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
I feel like the only guy without a dslr haha.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
How'd it turn out?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Decided to tape off my open ports, regardless of the way you squeegee I still felt there would be a possibility one or more of the ports would get wet.

Followed the directions from there on out, Removed back/battery, cleaned screen, sprayed fingers with the solution, sprayed both sides of the skin with the solution, put it on and got it situated, then wet the card/squeegee and went from the center outward pushing the excess solution off the screen. No bubbles after I finished squeegee-ing, however 1 hour after setting the device to dry the final 2 pictures I included is what I saw. Not too worried as the directions do say these bubbles will work themselves out within 24-48 hours. I'm going to let the device sit overnight turned off with battery removed to ensure a complete dry. I will update pictures in 24 & 48 hours.

​

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Here's some photos of the packaging for those interested:

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
They will go away. Most of them probably by morning. A few folks left their phones by a heater to dry over night. Just don't force them out. They will dry.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Right on, yeah I'm not planning to touch the phone until atleast tomorrow evening. Got the ceiling fan running in the office so there's a bit of a natural breeze.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eddie_gordo:
I applied mine last night, it had no bubbles at all when I finished but now it has some.. Approximately 10 hours have passed since I applied it.. I hope the bubbles dry for themselves, and the feeling is a bit rubbery.. But as I read already in this thread, I guess this is all normal and should be away within a few days..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Yes, all the bubbles pictured above in my photos have gone away with the exception of 3 or 4, going to let it continue to sit until tonight before I power it on.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eddie_gordo:
I have powered mine on already, after the mentioned 10 hours... :) I cannot be more than one night with my phone turned off... :D

EDIT: I don't have any DSLR but here's some pics from my regular camera of how mine is looking now (13 hours passed):

4 pictures album here

The bubbles are kind of big and I can feel them when I slide my finger in the screen...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
As long as you didn't see bubbles immediately after application I believe those are just the solution working itself out. Mine are similar and every few hours I look at my phone they're slowly going away. As people have said tho just let them work themselves out you should be fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GrandMstrBud:
Mines been settled for a few days now and looks pretty good. There's 1 spot that didn't stick and it's very small and looks like a little spot of dust in there also. I guess not bad after taking 3 tries to get it right because after the first one it would not slide to fit perfect and the second one same thing then I finally got it right but ran out of the spray. I just wish they would have included a cloth also. I have applied many invisible shields and got it down to where I only need 1 try and it's near perfect. Overall this does look better than the invisible shield and has a little bit smoother feel to it. I may get a replacement just to try it again because I'm anal about the way it looks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sway40:
Just wanted to give an update, I've had mine for 2 months with multiple cases off and on and no issues at all. Im currently using the cruzelite android case which is awesome. The rubbery feel has definitely gone away for normal touch like sliding fingers around. I love mine and would get another one if I had to.

~ Sent from my GNexus running cm9~
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
1 bubble left myself, powered it on after 28 hours of letting dry and it looks beautiful. Bubbles all worked themselves out flawless!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KLUVJ:
11something, richmond hill ontario
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KLUVJ:
use sprintxo code bro
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] troubleshot:
Yeah those are some bigguns. Don't force them out and give them time, they will dry.

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Nice. Take some dslr pics after its all settled. It's crazy how clear it gets. The lil rubberyness goes away after a few days.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stretched:
Nice Pics! Way better than mine. haha.