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[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
It applys very well, its extremely sticky - even when soaked. (More so than others I've tested for other phones such as zagg, phantomskinz, bodyguardz and skinomi)

The skins are not tacky on the non-adhesive side, and only a small amount of orange peel effect are visible.

I'm definately keeping this one on for a while.

Screen quality is awesome, colours are vivid & still pop.

Fitting is great, it can't be faulted.

Tip - regarding the large back piece, start with the speaker grill and pogo pins (not the camera and flash) - once they are aligned- the rest will fit into place nicely.

During installation, I received only bubbles after installation on the screen only, the back, sides top & bottom surprisingly didn't produce any bubbles which I was grateful for.

All bubbles from screen vanished after 3days.

It adds a nice some extra grip as expected, but is not tacky.

The screen does produce some finger smudges as does most film-screen protectors, but does Not produce the rainbow effect which is usually visible after sweaty fingers use the white-background browser. - these smudges are easily wipe-free.

I really like the back-piece, I think it looks stunning.

Word of warning, even if your phone looks clean before installation, if you own the white HOX - it might not be once you apply the protector. LoL

I do have a 3 'minute' bits of fluff under the back of the phone, but unless you know they are there - nobody would notice them. - its no more or less than what you get on the phone without any protector on, so this doesn't bother me - that's the problem with white phones, they show things. LOL

And.... these things are damn cheap to buy, I've never used them before but always will in the future - great quality at a much lesser price. The skins come with no extras, no squeegee, no solution, no box or instructions - this keeps the cost low.

Hope that helps.
[HTC One X] Quercus1:
in ordering.....;)
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Bought directly from BSE - conversion rate with delivery price turned out to be £7.xx
[HTC One X] forumhookersdotcom:
it will get pale yellow in few days. i applied it and removed.
[HTC One X] IdanK:
Very good installation but don't you find it "damaging" the design of the device? I really like the matte back cover contrasting with the glossy sides. You kinda lose this unique detail when putting on a skin.

I've had a very good experience in the past with SGP's matte skin for my previous Desire HD and it was a great - it kept the matte design of the device and you could easily think that the phone is naked BUT, after a few months, when I took the skin off the device I was surprised to see that the skin was extremely dirty. I could compare it to the difference between a transparent versus smoke color in TPU cases.

So, I'm not sure I would try this on my white One X - whereas on the brownish Desire HD it was barely visible (until I took it off) I'm not so sure a white One X would keep it's tidy white color over time.
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
I don't know what you mean, mine still looks the same as my pictures above.
[HTC One X] jargalus:
Is there any difference in the pics quality. From what I see in the one u posted its not but probably you see it better. My lens are already scratched in 2 months since I have it so I wanna add some protection just there.
[HTC One X] gwuhua1984:
Looks pretty good, but it seems like the protection doesn't cover the whole screen.
[HTC One X] iq-dot:
As I've been a user of these skinz and mostly bought from BodySkinz (have tried Zagg as well) as they give the cheapest and yet still the same quality as others.

Overall the skins are brilliant, I haven't had any of my phone take a single scratch on anywhere I had skin applied which was usually the full body.

I would highly recommend them, over-time they do taint in the colour (about after 6-9 months) and the edges may slowly start to unstick and get loose if they weren't applied properly, even if they were applied properly they still slowly come off but just takes longer.

I also have it for the HTC One X full body, it does cover the full screen with a very small border that isn't covered (about 1mm or less) though this very small border is not part of the main touchable screen.

The fully body provides full protection just about everywhere and only leaves a small rim below the buttons and the earphone speakers exposed. The camera is also not covered.

This applies to the EU / internation model, the Snapdragon versions have a different alignment (I know because they accidentally sent me AT&T ones first but were quick to replace it immediately).
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
it does, the fit is perfect.

Is it the 1mm border, all protectors will have this - if you have edge-to-edge, they get caught easily and create a sharp edge.

Or is it because it doesn't cover the small black side that wraps around? (this isn't the screen btw)
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
The camera is fine with the skin.

It's an ease-off-my-mind to have my camera protected, it was my main concern without any skins installed.

Here is a very un-professional yet quick photo I took about 15mins ago, all on auto.
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
hey guys,

here is a video after 3 weeks. :D

its holding out very well, no bubbles, marks, scratches or dents.

[YOUTUBE]Wdt3VveKof0[/YOUTUBE]

& here are some 'after 3 weeks photo's
[HTC One X] Northantrim:
Never heard of these before, but I like the look of them!

Do you know how hard it is to remove from the phone, and if it leaves any residue on it, and is it hard to apply? I can hardly apply a screen protector without having to remove it and place it again because I think it's not applied straight! I'm currently using a cheap case I got for about £2.50 from eBay, but I plan to buy a ProPorta one is they make a nice leather one for the One X (I had a nice leather one from them on my Desire HD).
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
I find wet application protectors much easier to apply than dry ones, and they certainly stick down better.

You just need to not be afraid to wet your phone a bit.

I use one single drop of fairy liquid in a pint glass of warm water to create my solution, and I keep rinsing out the glass until all the white frothy bubbles have gone.

I make sure both hands of mine (especially my finger tips) are soaking wet before touching the protector.

Remove the protector from its backing,

I then soak my protector in the pint glass for 30 seconds.

Clean the phone as best as you can, (take your time) removing all dust and fluff.

Then remove the soaked protector from the glass, and allowing some excess water to drip from the protector.

And apply to the screen, checking even gaps from top, bottom and sides.

If you don't align proper first time, pull it off gently (so you don't stretch it) and re-soak in the glass.

Once it's aligned and your happy with its position, use a card (bank card, store card etc) and gently push out the water from the centre outwards.

... Don't not push hard on the protector with your card, it can create dents. (sideways gliding across the screen)

Once you have got most of the water out, remove excess water from the phone with a cloth (you can do this as you get the water out from underneath the protector)

Ok, once most of the water has gone, your protector will have some bubbles, and will look like crap, it will have have a dirty look - don't worry.

Hair dryer helps, but I tend to keep running GL Benchmark on all tests, it heats the screen up and drys the protector el-natural. Lol

Try to use the phone very little for at least an evening, and keep running the benchmarks.

And just allow it to stand, dry and cure itself to perfection (can take a few days, or as little as an evening)

.... That's my methods and have been for years.

If you get a bit of fluff under the protector, it's tough luck - I don't recommend AT ALL trying to remove it, it's near damn impossible as these protectors are seriously sticky.

Removal of protectors is really quite easy, lift a corner and keep pulling. lol - I've yet to try one that leaves residue.
[HTC One X] Northantrim:
Thanks for all this info! Thinking of buying one, just a bit afraid about the getting the phone wet part :D

GL benchmark tests sound like a great way to warm up the phone!

Thanks again ;)
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
Fancy coming over and fitting mine once it arrives? Only going for a screen one as I have a case
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Lol follow my guide & you'll be Alreet.

Clean phone thoroughly (take your time)

Wet fingers at all times when touching protector

Peel off backing

Soak completely in home made solution

Apply & check even gap space

Use card from the centre outwards (only glide the card and try to push all bubbles to the edge so they vanish)

Remove water when it comes out of the sides

It will look a mess after application, just don't panic and don't over use the card because of how it looks.

Let it stand, run a ton of GL benchmarks & a bit of hairdryer use aswell if you have one.

Let it stand, be patient and wait.

... Make sure phone is off is obvious.

:)
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
What's best to clean the screen, just a decent cloth? I can get it to have no dust but obviously then need to act fast to get the SP on before any more can land! I'm sure I'll be OK once I get my head round getting the phone wet!
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Yeah, it's quite simple - the protector is soaking whilst you clean the phone, so no need to worry about acting fast.

I just use a decent microfiber cloth, I use the one that came with my glasses. Lol
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
I got one with my Ray Ban's so will use that...thanks!
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Good luck, I know it can be daunting for your first ever wet application screen protector.

I've been doing them for years, probably applied 20+

Let us know how you get on, once its cured a few days. :)

I'm certain you will never go back to dry protectors, even if you don't do a perfect job - look at the photos of the dry screen protectors and yours will still be 10x better.
[HTC One X] crazy88:
I think I need to get me a wet screen protector, but as above it seems so alien to use water with my beautiful phone :)

Think i'm going to go order a best skin. I currently use a leather pouch thingy for when I travel to work as I just throw it in my bag, but through the day I prefer not to use the pouch. I have a dry screen protector on at the moment, and while it's the best i've ever personally done there's still one spec of dust and it's already peeling at the edges.

I do have one question though, when you make your solution. Do you get a pint glass of warm water, add 1 drop of fairy liquid and then keep swilling it out until it;s not bubbly? I'm not 100% sure I understand that instruction :) Thanks in advance.
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
My solution method is:

Grab pint glass

Put one 'tiny' drop of washing up liquid in glass

Rinse glass until all bubbles have gone, leaving warm water in glass

It will look like all washing up liquid is gone, but its not. :)

The odd spec of dust can happen, it doesn't bother me that much (although I did my own screen pretty much perfect :) ) - but peeling and non-stuck parts really pee me off. - if done right, you shouldn't ever get these with wet screen protectors.
[HTC One X] crazy88:
Well I just ordered one, and an iPhone cover for the wifes phone too. :) I'll let you know how I get on with them. Thanks for clarifying the pint glass step!
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
Mine has arrived, a lot more substantial then I was expecting in terms of weight - gives me confidence that it'll be good.

Gonna do it on the weekend as I want to give myself time to get my head around it all
[HTC One X] crazy88:
Just out of interest, how long did it take to arrive to the UK?

Thanks, and good luck with it! :D
[HTC One X] alvtminghui:
Wow everything looks so perfect on your HOX. Seems like it would take hours of dedicated effort to be able to put the skin on.

However just asking, can skins like this fully replace a case in terms of protection?

Also, does the phone become easier to grip on compared to a naked one which is slight slipper thanks to the polycarbonate back.
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
I ordered it on the 13th, so 6 days
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Yes it does replace cases, and yes it's a bit easier to hold. - there is definitely some extra grip.

Once you have used a card to get most of the water out, (always from the centre outwards) you just have to be patient and leave it alone. - it will not be perfect after application.

Concentrate mainly on alignment, leaving the same gap size on all sides.

Use a card by gliding it across your protector, do not push too hard, it will leave dents (certainly don't use the corner of the card)

Then it's a waiting game, I constantly run GL Benchmark to heat up my screen - seems to cure much faster.
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
I wish you the best, the first time with wet protectors is never nice, can even be stressful.

Follow my advice throughout this thread, and you should be OK - best of luck.
[HTC One X] nis-gens:
How long did it take for you guys to receive it?

I live in The Netherlands ordered it on: 3 June

It got send on the 6th of June, after sending them en e-mail why my order wasn't being shipped out.

And now it's the 20th of June and still haven't received it. :( (10 business day have passed since 6 June)
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
Got mine in 6 days, US to UK
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Yeah same here, within a week to the UK.
[HTC One X] jermx:
Use scotch tape to remove dust! Some dust actually sticks on your microfibre cloth, rendering it useless! Scotch tape is more efficient. Clean one time with the cloth and use scotchtape then quickly start the application.
[HTC One X] Northantrim:
Well, gonna go for it. Ordering a total body one now :D

Edit:

Your photos also show off the phone's brilliant screen viewing angles too :p - Looks like the screen in printed on in some images!

I'll take some photos when it arrives, and after installation :)

Edit 2: do you have the body only one or the full body one (with screen too)? Also, I notice they sell versions for the LTE and GSM versions of the phone, are they actually a different shape? :confused:

Edit 3: Bought!
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Lol thanks, I did try to take many good pictures. :-)

I went for the full body GSM (Inc screen)

Yes, the American HOX has different phone dimensions compared to the international HOX.
[HTC One X] BarryH_GEG:
I got mine today and put it on my gray One X. I'll post pics after it's had some time to cure. Thoughts and observations:

- The cuts on the individual pieces are precise and accurate to the point of being perfect.

- The back was easy; the screen protector itself was silly easy. The One X is a thin phone. Getting the side pieces on is a *****; especially the one that wraps around the bottom of the phone.

- The pieces all take up the maximum space available to them. Meaning, edges are created where they meet if there's any overlap. Not having some overlap I'd say is next to impossible. It looks fine but you can feel the edges in your hand.

- It took me four hours to put all the pieces on. This is not a project for those without patience. I don't have a lot and it tried mine.

- Water, water, water. I like wet protectors because you can saturate them and the area you're applying them to so you can move the piece you're applying around to make sure it's placed accurately. I had a small bowl of water with dish soap near me and constantly kept my hands wet during application. I had some Zagg's installation spray and used that on the phone and protector pieces. Other than the sides being a challenge it went pretty well.

- I've used Zagg's full body before but these are much better. The Zagg's seem thicker which makes the edges easier to catch on things which eventually let dirt and dust get under them and they start to peel. Zagg's are also orange-peely and sticky to the touch which kind of sucks on the screen protector. With these, by touching it, you really can't tell a screen protector's on the phone at all and it's cut to cover 100% of the display perfectly.

I'd recommend these highly and if someone's looking for a screen protector only I'd recommend that by itself too.

Here's a pic of the pieces you'll be working with...
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
glad its gone well for you Barry, hope you have done a great installation - I'm intrigued myself to see how it looks on the grey ONE X! :)

Couldn't help but notice your picture, that little strip at the bottom of the phone goes on the top, your picture layout is wrong. LOL (sorry, couldn't resist)

I wonder how Eddy is getting on, he's a wet-protector-virgin, I tried to offer him as much guidance as I could. :)
[HTC One X] crazy88:
I'm hoping mine arrives this week :) I've got a grey HOX so will upload pre and post pics for you to see.

I am also a wet screen Virgin ha. But I have the patience of a saint, and will probably fit it during the football one night. I can't wait to get it on.
[HTC One X] Northantrim:
Just out of curiosity, in what way is it different? Bigger, thicker, thinner, taller? :confused:

F-f-f-four hours?!

I think my patience will be tested too.. :crying:
[HTC One X] BarryH_GEG:
XL = 134.8 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm 129 grams

X = 134.36 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm 130 grams

And, more importantly, neither the camera lens or placement of the pogo pin receivers are the same. Actually, the One XL's camera surround is plastic vs. metal for the X.

With a different display (Sony), different radios, a different PCB (note the headphone jack differences), the two phones are alike in pretty much name only.
[HTC One X] Northantrim:
Thanks! Is the One XL the international or Rogers one?
[HTC One X] BarryH_GEG:
The "L" is for "LTE." All the U.S. and Candian versions are the One XL but the carriers dropped the "L" from their naming conventions. I think all the Australian versions are XL's also.
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
I've applied many wet protectors over the years, took around an hour for me to get it how I wanted. (But it still tests my patience too, they always do - as imperfections are not acceptable for me)

Screen became 99% cured after the first evening.

The screen only takes a few minutes to apply and get most of the water out - around 5-10.

I guess most people will just go for the screen-only protection, and application of this part is pretty darn quick, don't overuse a card to get the water out, and certainly down push the card hard on the protector, just glide it across from the centre outwards. - you won't get all imperfections such as bubbles out with the card anyway - those vanish with heat and time.

Back piece took me up to half an hour, due to allowing the corners to dry a bit so they became more tacky to stick down (pushing the phone corner into your palm helps dramatically, but the corners won't stick immediately, they need to dry a bit before they become more sticky) , alignment is very easy though due to the big camera, flash hole, and pogo pins - align these 3 obvious features of the back, and the rest just all fits into place, as long as you don't stretch the skin.

The sides (left and right) can be tricky, best if you can get someone to hold the phone for you till you at least get it in place - the sides dont need any squeegee card action - wetter the better, so they slide into the position you want.

Top and bottom was pretty straight forward for me.
[HTC One X] Northantrim:
Thanks, maybe it's not too bad then.

Looking forward to mine arriving (total body)!
[HTC One X] BarryH_GEG:
Here are some pics after its cured overnight. There are two bubbles on the back and the skin hasn't fully tightened around the HTC logo yet. Based on the way it looked yesterday I'd expect that to fix itself by tomorrow. Looking at the pics I could have done a better job with the side pieces. It's a ***** though because the sides are glossy, the pieces really small, and I'm guessing gray is a lot harder to work with because it’s hard to tell what’s “phone” and what’s “protector.” Some of the imperfections in the pics you can't see when you're looking at the phone normally. And the screen protector is literally perfect. It's exactly the right size and the feel is practically the same as the naked screen.

Overall, I'm very happy. The design of the One X is one of its biggest advantages and I don't have to hide it with a case anymore. I also have a couple of pogo pin docks on order and this is the perfect solution for use with them. I have the C704 case on order which offers very little protection but works with the dock. These skins and that case are the perfect combination.
[HTC One X] crazy88:
Looking good there BarryH.

My wife just texted to say mine has arrived at home, so when I get back from work I will get it fit all being well. Although no doubt the kids will refuse to sleep and won't let me, but that's not for here :)

Can't wait to get it fit though.

EDIT: I have just fit mine. It took me about an hour and a half altogether. I'll try grab the wife's phone or camera in a bit and get some pics up of it. It's literally just finished, so bubbles galore...kind of. I am overall very impressed though so far.

As for a small bit of advice, I fit the front and back first but regretted that as when I tried to fit the sides etc I had to keep fondling the newly applied protectors. So, in my opinion, fit the fiddly bits first. I actually think they're easier anyway and will give you some practice for the larger surfaces. And as was mentioned earlier, for the back I lined up the pogo pins and the speaker grill and the camera bit lined up quite nicely.

I am still very impressed by how well cut the pieces are. I've had so many dry screen protectors which simply don't fit, but all these pieces seemed spot on.
[HTC One X] ghori1989:
I got myself a best skin for the whole phone. It has been on for a few hours and looks great, i will report back in a few days
[HTC One X] xmoo:
Just what I'm looking for. Protector which does not make the device get bigger.
[HTC One X] Charlie360:
I've been using the skinomi and find it rather easy to "dent" with finger nails and objects in pockets - does the best skins ever seem better to those who have used both?
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
Just fit mine, got a small speck of dust under a corner and have managed to get it off but may have taken some sticky stuff off as well...we'll see once it's cured. If not I'll get another one and try again!

Phone still works which is the main thing!! :D

EDIT: Mark was annoying me so off it's come, need to order another one. Whilst doing the GL Benchmark the LED started to flash red and green - is this normal? I've stopped now as I don't need to do it but I don't want my phone to overheat! Also, are you meant to be able to move the SP around? It would stick but there was no glide over the screen so perhaps I needed more Fairy Liquid?
[HTC One X] crazy88:
I think you might have needed more soap, yeah. I had the same problem at first too, and added more soap and it got better.

My screen protector looks great apart from two small bubbles on the front screen, and one on the back too. I'm happy overall though for a first attempt. Where there are no bubbles it looks ace. :)

I also love the grippier feel, it feels much safer in hand. It's a shame it's not naked, but oh well.
[HTC One X] Xenodwarf:
Installed mine earlier today. It looks good. Should have done a better cleaning job though. Some dust bubbles on the back side. Over all a great product at a great price!
[HTC One X] Tonyipad2:
Just placed an order of the full body one for my one x hopefully it will be good :silly:
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
Ordered 2 new SPs, gonna get it right this time!! :D
[HTC One X] spthacker:
Got mine sitting on the side, they did a buy one get one free a few weeks back, haven't had the time to properly sit down to be able to fit one yet

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