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[HTC One X] BarryH_GEG:
Somebody above made a great suggestion. Put the side pieces on first. You'll be able to see what's phone and what's protector a lot easier that way. I'd even let them dry a bit so they are firmly in place before tackling the back and front which are pretty easy. For fluid just use water and dish soap and drench the pieces so they move easily on the phone to get them in to position. Keep your fingertips wet also. I drenched mine, squeegeed out the excess liquid and bubbles, and after two days of curing it was perfect.
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
My advice would be:

Screen

Large back piece

Front speaker/camera piece

Top middle mini piece

Then sides
[HTC One X] crazy88:
Two of my three front screen bubbles have now gone, this is 4 or 5 days after install, so if you have a few small imperfections there may still be hope. The one on the front was bigger, and is reducing so I'm confident it'll go.

The one on the back is a keeper though, its quite big ha. I have uploaded a couple of pics. The one on the back is quite gutting, but when I went to sleep it seemed smaller than that. By the morning it was too late :)

I'm still happy for my first wet screen install though. I'll give it another go in 6 months or so.

How does everyone find the camera with the protector on? I know the OP took some good photos but im struggling with mine and seriously considering removing it as the phone just won't ever focus now. If you catch the rear lens cover in the right light you can see it's got an orange peel/ ripple effect which I'm sure isn't helping. Any advice? :)
[HTC One X] BarryH_GEG:
I did...

Back

Sides

Front

Top

Camera

I think the sides would be easier on a white phone then a grey one because it would be easier to see the alignment of the protectors. Because the sides of the phone are glossy, it's really hard to tell on a dark background what's phone and what's protector; especially when they're both wet. The back and sides are supposed to line up perfectly with no overlap where they meet. It would easier to accomplish that if the sides were on first (at least on a dark phone) because you can make sure they aren't positioned too close to the side's edge where it it's going to eventually meet the back. The sides are the hardest part, especially the long piece that also wraps around the bottom of the phone.

Next time I'll do...

Sides

Top (little piece between the noise cancellation and power button)

*pause for some drying time*

Back

Top front (around the speaker and camera)

Front

Camera
[HTC One X] PhoenixFx:
I ordered just the screen protector, installed it yesterday and it looks almost perfect now (after 24hrs). When light is reflected off the screen I can notice a grainy texture, but I don’t feel it when sliding my fingers. Screen quality hasn’t degraded much either. When I look very close extremely careful I can see a grainy texture, but from 1 or 1.5 feet (how I normally use the phone) there are no visible artifacts or a quality degradation.

I can highly recommend this to anyone who want a screen protector that fits perfectly (wet install type). It goes almost to the edge and can't really say there is a screen protector. :good:

P.S: This was my first wet install, so I was extremely careful. Covered speaker grill, mic, micro USB port and volume buttons with tape. And took my time installing it. IMO easier than installing dry ones, I got one dust particle trapped, all I had to do was lift up the film and slide it out with my finger. NO messy sticky tape tricks etc..
[HTC One X] Northantrim:
Arrived today, going to apply it now.. Will get back later with some photos :)

Edit: Applied, took about 45 minutes.

A lot of bubbles under the screen which I didn't see when it was applied and still wet.. Running GL benchmark tests now to heat the phone.

When applying it the corners wouldn't stay down but after running just one benchmark test, they stuck down.

A few bubbles on the back too, but hopefully they will disappear.

I think I like it :D

Still have the camera part to put on, will do that later today.
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Not bad for your first ever wet install,

I still think those have a good chance to come out, just try not to touch them.
[HTC One X] Northantrim:
Been running GL benchmark tests most of the day from about 12AM onwards.

Most bubbles are gone from the screen! :) About 7 remain..

Couple on back too.
[HTC One X] crazy88:
My front screen is not completely bubble free :) the last one from that pic I posted went today. The one on the back doesn't seem to be getting any better, but since it's on the back I'm fine with it.

I'm well happy with it for my first installation, am well converted to wet screen protectors.

I did however, have to take my camera one off as I just couldn't focus on anything. I did a before and after photo and the difference was amazing. I'm gutted as the camera was the original concern that led me to the bestskinsever, so I'm not sure what to do now.
[HTC One X] KLUVJ:
From what u guys have said...ordered mine today~
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
As for the screen, it can take upto a week to get the smoothest feel.

As for the camera piece, it will be dodgy until it cures.

You applied it wet, right?

You just plop it on the metal rim and leave it be, no squeegee work needed. It should easily slide on the camera lens until you get it even around the metal bezel.

Obviously clean your camera lens first. :)
[HTC One X] Northantrim:
I'm really surprised, even more bubbles have disappeared. One thing I will love about this cover is that I can feel my beautiful phone (also makes games better) and I can use the camera without the flappy cover getting in the way!

Only thing was today I walked over a drain and I thought "I'm going to drop it, I'm going to drop it"... Pretty traumatic, as was getting my phone wet!

Edit 1: Noticed this morning that only 7 tiny bubbles remain on the screen, and 3 on the back. The area around the "HTC" bit is a strange.. Looks like tiny drops of water are stuck in there.
[HTC One X] crazy88:
Yeah I applied it wet, and cleaned the lens first with a cloth. It was sparkling before I put it on. Oh well. It generally lives in a leather pouch thing as I just throw it in my bag when cycling to work so it's pretty well protected.

As for the HTC logo, yeah it will look full of tiny bubbles. But it will dry out and shrink into it, almost like vacuum forming. Glad its looking good though. I still am very impressed by them.
[HTC One X] Northantrim:
Only three bubbles on the screen now! Two on back :)
[HTC One X] crazy88:
I'm loving all the progress updates. :) I am still pleasantly surprised all mine went.
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Your large back bubble went already? :-)
[HTC One X] crazy88:
Oh, sorry I meant all my screen ones ha. That large one is still there and menacing as ever. :) it does look to be getting a bit smaller, but that might just be wishful thinking. I should measure it.
[HTC One X] Northantrim:
Two bubbles on screen....but I think one has something stuck in it! :mad:

Quite near the edge..

One bubble on back, and the 'HTC' thing is all done :D
[HTC One X] spthacker:
Just seen on their fb Page they are having a 25% off sale on 4th July.....

Sent from my HTC One X using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
FFS, just bought 2...:(

Ah well, it's all good!
[HTC One X] spthacker:
Ouch! Still ain't got round to fitting mine yet

Sent from my HTC One X using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
If all you've got is one bubble from a full body install on your first ever wet application, I'm impressed. :-)

I definatly feel that bubble on the back will 'at the very least' shrink.

In the past, I've had them that big and they have vanished, so there is still hope for you.

Try not to touch it much, and apply heat.
[HTC One X] Glen L:
guys!

25% off BSE!!

Until Wednesday only... Too bad I already placed my order last week :(

http://www.bestskinsever.com/blog/index.php/2012/07/july-4th-sale-25-off/
[HTC One X] Wilksi:
Got my best skin ever on Saturday, applied it Sundays evening using the pint glass and washing up liquid techniques in the first post.

Today the screen is completely clear. I am very happy with this screen protector. Tried loads and this is easily the best one out there at the moment.
[HTC One X] Northantrim:
Two bubbles total now. One bigish one on back (getting smaller though) and the one on front with the small bit of debris in it :mad:

Is it possible to peel the skin back a bit and reapply, or would it stretch/mess up the skin?
[HTC One X] crazy88:
As far as i know it's too late now to remove and re-apply. I think that needs to be done within 30 minutes or so. :(
[HTC One X] Northantrim:
Ok, thanks :(
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Cool, glad to know my recommendation has worked out for people, and that my techniques were used too
[HTC One X] BarryH_GEG:
The piece that surrounds the front speaker was a little off center on mine causing the left edge where it comes to a point to start to raise up. I pulled it off (slowly) with tweezers, soaked it for a 1/2 hour in water and dish soap, and then reapplied it. Good as new. I don't know if that would work with the bigger pieces. You can try using a sewing needle to puncture the bubble and then put some liquid in it via the hole and squeegee it out. I've done that before and it’s worked.
[HTC One X] LakshayX:
Ordered..full body...guys can somebody please confirm that whether the front skin will affect the performance of proximity sensor..thanks..

Sent from my Stunning White HTC One X
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Not even in the slightest.
[HTC One X] Codiox:
just ordered mine, they said 5-10 days to germany. the pics really look promising. is there some kind of tutorial for noobs to get the job done? :D
[HTC One X] BarryH_GEG:
1) No drinking beforehand.

2) Bright room.

3) All ventilation off so dust doesn't circulate.

4) Lots of liquid (dish soap & water, eyeglass cleaning solution)

5) Keep the pieces and your fingertips wet.

6) Lots and lots of patience.

7) It'll take a day or two to see how well you did.

There are some tips a couple of posts back from different people on what order to affix the pieces.
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
Got my new SPs, gonna give it another go over the weekend...
[HTC One X] spthacker:
Let us know if you do anything differently this time cos I'm still not brave enough to try fitting mine lol
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
Only thing that went wrong last time was a speck of dust on the SP - gonna be more careful this time! :D
[HTC One X] Aleemz:
I received the full body kit yesterday and fitted the screen protector today - 3 hours later there are no bubbles or dust than I can see.

I don't think I'll fit the body protection, I quite like the feel of the original body.

Very pleased with the screen protector. Lets hope it last a decent length of time, and doesn't discolour like the one (different brand) pictured in post 10:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26619857&postcount=10

Also...ordered on the 29th June, received on the 4th July in the UK, that's impressive too.
[HTC One X] Tonyipad2:
got mine today!wooho

finally received mine today in the mailbox. took me awhile to get it up! also screwed up on the side part of the skin so yeah the sides are screwed for now :p

alright here it goes:

This is the stuff that came in the mail (without the phone ofcourse)

The wet application that i used (liquid dish soap-orange flavor)

Front of the One X after the face side skin applied

Back of the one X after the back side skin applied

Finally One X on my BBQ machine (notebook cooler) !!! Running all kinds of tests trying to make the phone as hot as possible. lol this is probably the only time i actually wanted mine X to be hot :D

now im just waiting for the skin to get dry up :fingers-crossed: big time.

so long, farewell my plasticky case!!

Cheers :)
[HTC One X] cvenk:
I have mine for about a month now, and works great. You don't even see it. everything works (sensors and stuff)

I had a great deal.. in MAY there was a BUY one get ONE FREE!... for a backup.

I had bestskinsever on my nexus one two years ago and have the same sticker on until now.

They are really the BEST
[HTC One X] biggiebro:
Always a problem getting items fromUS any reseller from UK or Australia or better Malaysia?
[HTC One X] bjornzzz:
Got mine applied and am absolutely loving it. But just be wary though, after application, it wont fit any case at all if you're planning on fitting a cash with the body protector.
[HTC One X] shaw23:
After reading all the positive reviews I have decided to go ahead and order one. Can't wait to get the gel case off my hox and enjoy its feel again. Thanks
[HTC One X] KLUVJ:
ahhhh 5 days since application, two small bubbles on back still not gone.any chance of them.disappering?
[HTC One X] butters149:
how does the skin feel? Is it like rubbery or waht?
[HTC One X] KLUVJ:
really easy to get it slippery . but otherwise when not slippery, adds some grip. didnt put on sp
[HTC One X] federer87:
nice skin....someone try this with a case (hard/silicon)???
[HTC One X] KLUVJ:
perfect fit
[HTC One X] albertbm:
After reading all the positive reviews here I decided to pull the trigger and buy a full body one, just one concern if I use the screen one does it mess with the oleophobic surface when i remove it? I don't want to loose the awesome feeling if I try this :) I love how the finger glides on the surface and I hate sticky screens! :angel:
[HTC One X] Busyb0x:
I've buy it the 10/07/2012 still not delivered, i'm in France
[HTC One X] LakshayX:
I bought t on 4th n was shipped on 5th July..still haven't received it..don't know what's wrong..

Sent from my Stunning White HTC One X
[HTC One X] KLUVJ:
took it off today. really fed up with the bad feeling its givming, and grime getting stuck in spcing between pieces is really annoying too
[HTC One X] Busyb0x:
I've recived it today, and applied 5min ago.

First impressions:

-Hard to apply

-No more plastic touch, but glossy touch (Bad :( )

-realy protected for scratches
[HTC One X] LakshayX:
Finally it has arrived..but I was tired of waiting for it so I ordered a case as well and its due to arrive tomorrow..

So all I wanted to ask it that if I install it then will I able to put on my case as well with the skin on..it's a minimalistic Capdase case..has anyone tried putting on a case with the skin on? ..thanks..

Sent from my Stunning White HTC One X
[HTC One X] Ashley568:
just got mine order it on sunday from the usa
[HTC One X] Shadoe_Lance:
Did you have any problems when peeling yours off? It seems the matte finish is actually a coating and the phone itself is all glossy underneath as when I peeled off my skin it took some of the matte finish off with it. It isn't adhesive residue left behind, it is actually the finish.
[HTC One X] KLUVJ:
nope, phone is as it once was, couldnt tell i ever put the skin on. back to a case and phone combo now, feels much better than the skin. phone is def still matte
[HTC One X] Chad_Petree:
The whole part about putting liquid soap on my phones's screen does not make me confortable
[HTC One X] HTInOxM8:
Best skins ever offer

Ordered a full body one and oh btw they are now having a new and improved skin and are selling it for 25% off. offer lasts through wednesday 8th august :D

New & Improved Film Sale
[HTC One X] alvtminghui:
Just received mine and took about a total of 1 hour to finish applying everything including waiting times in between different parts of the phone.

I love how well it fits everything into place although I made some slight personal errors while applying mine.

However, I have just recently put the camera lens protector on and there is a noticeable difference in the quality of the photos taken. It has just been about 2 hours since I applied. Perhaps I have to wait >48 hours before judging the quality again?

Anyone having any issues with image quality after putting the camera protector on as well?
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Wet skins always need days to properly cure, same for the wet camera lens protector.
[HTC One X] rooooot:
Look good

It's very slim:laugh:

It gives the phone. Wounded or not?
[HTC One X] Nitin985:
How does the phone feel in it, I'm looking at just getting the screen protector atm but for a little extra can get the full body but want the phone to feel the same. So how does it?
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
It won't feel the same, as the skins are not matte.

Unsure, just get the screen protector - once cured, it's the smoothest screen protector I've tested (which is quite a few)
[HTC One X] KLUVJ:
no rubbery feel? and isnt it soft? ive managed to press bumps into soft protectors with my nails super easily
[HTC One X] Wilks3y:
They don't look very "protective" to me though, I mean with a case it covers all the sides and around the edges etc, where as this seems to only cover the "majority" of the phone.

Doesn't look very "drop" proof either.
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Which parts ain't covered?
[HTC One X] Wilks3y:
Call me particular but there are gaps between each part of the skin for starters, secondly the case does not grip "around" the phone, so when you drop it its going to hit the phone rather than the case

Finally as I said before, there doesnt seem to be much protection for dropping the phone, the phones gonna take the brunt of the drop.
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Your completely ignoring the fact that skins keep the phone intact to prevent scratches, it keeps the phones body tight & secure.

Cases don't do this, a hard knock to the case can crack the phone, this won't happen with skins.

There is a reason screen protectors not only prevent scratches but severely decrease a chance of 'cracks & breakages', the skin keeps the screen tight & bonded - most cracks are developed by shock shooting through the screen to create the crack, a good screen protector bonds the screen tightly with the protector, stopping this from happening.
[HTC One X] Wilks3y:
So your telling me that a "skin" is more protective than a case?

I'm saying this skin is for scratches and dirt etc? No way can this be better protection than a screen? How can a skin take the impact better than a case?

Also the HOX is an all in one phone, so it cannot keep it TIGHT as its as tight as it can be.

AND HOW CAN A SKIN BETTER PROTECT FROM CRACKS THAN A CASE?

+ This conversation isnt about a scren protector, so don't hit me with that !
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
I don't need to explain, I don't sell this product.

But I've dropped many phones with fully body skins, never had a damaged phone.

& many customers will tell you the same!

Worst I've had in the past is a skin torn at the corner, it took the damage and left the phone scratch & damage free.

Don't believe, tough ****.

You obviously can't fathom how bonded plastic with this spongy material wrapped tightly around it can keep it from damaging.
[HTC One X] Nitin985:
mate can you answer this, mainly talking about the screen protector. im stuck between this and the SGP ultra oleophobic. leaning towors the oleophobic mainly because reviews said it feels just like the screen
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Feels smooth to me, I think I've put enough info in this thread.

My opinion, SGP are awful,

1. They only sit in the middle of your phone, (big no no for me)

2. Dry protectors ain't as sticky, and offer less protection
[HTC One X] Nitin985:
1 last thing before I buy, if I buy the full skin is it the same screen protector as the one if you get the screen only. Oh and can you aply some of it first(camera&screen) protectors and apply the body one after?

And is there an oleophobic cover on the protector and something to prevent the cover going yellow?

A bit more that 1 thing, whoops
[HTC One X] Wilks3y:
Lol, all I'm saying "PAL" is that the protection doesnt come over the corner of your phone, so drop it at the right angle and bye bye screen.

Don't try to deny it.

(Edit = Spelling mistake)
[HTC One X] rohitbalan:
Could u please give me a link from where I could buy it. Apparently the link in OP ain't working for me.

P. S The case looks gorgeous!! Thanks for the beautiful pics
[HTC One X] eaturmusicx:
just ordered it today.

hoping for anyone that could do a video recording during applying the skin, or take a quick number of snapshot DURING applying it.

I really dont understand perfectly on how to apply it in 'wet' condition. wet our hand, phone surface, or dip the skin before apply?

help! im a virgin. getting wet is not something that i have ever tried before. :p
[HTC One X] ontzaboy:
Ordered one too today :) eagerly waiting for the delivery. Do you think the phone can be set on a desktop cradle with this skin on?
[HTC One X] HTInOxM8:
Congrats mate yup you can :) . Hey Chris finally applied the skin and wow my hox feels amazing now. Thanks pal. I would not have known about the skin if not for your thread :)
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Lol, your welcome.

I tried to provide as many pictures and information as possible, yet there are still some people asking questions in this thread still . :P

Oh well, glad your happy - how did your installation go?
[HTC One X] jbl200:
I just placed an order for 2 :)
[HTC One X] HTInOxM8:
It went quite well. I followed their official instructions plus yours and ran glbenchmark and its just 12 hours now and on the backside only one small bubble and on the screen 2 to 3 bubbles. Hope it goes away soon. Just applied back and the screen pieces. Took about one hour. :D
[HTC One X] Michealtbh:
I ordered the screen protector a couple of days ago as I'm sick of dry-apply protector not covering the whole screen.

Kinda wish I'd ordered the full body protector now after reading most of the thread. I tried a Zagg full body on my Sensation but threw it out as I couldn't fit it properly, but these seem easier to apply
[HTC One X] kotaro_14:
Just hate how dust gets under the skin, had one on my GNote, not sure if BestSkinz turns a slight yellowish after sometime or not. There are other alternatives out there.
[HTC One X] eaturmusicx:
the skin arrived after waiting for approximately 10 days (Malaysia). Before applying it, I have gone through alot of reading from this thread and from another blog, and watching the video provided by supplier repeated times at http://www.bestskinsever.com/application/ . This is my first time applying skin myself. After about +/- 2 hours, im done applying it perfectly myself! and i've been using it for a week now. And my comment will be : This skins is super freaking awesome! 4 thumbs up! (including my foot)

based on my experience on applying it, my advice would be:

- patience. dont jump to applying phase directly. read and watch alot of review and gain confident. (if you're a virgin)

- don't get panic before, during and after applying phase.

- be so precise of the dust on your phone (wipe your phone 100 times if you want to)

- get ready for the tools you needed and ready for a backup

- choose the best anti-dust cloth (the one you pick might just ruin everything)

- set up needed tools appropriately (which on your left, which on right so and so)

- during applying the back skin, there is 3 steps you need to bear in mind, (be sure the dust-problem part is settled by now)

- 1st, align the skin as perfect as you can,

- 2nd, the skin at the corners might not stick directly. it is because the skin still wet, just keep pushing the skin down until it stick perfectly.

- 3rd, don't forget step 1!

- Lastly, get wet! (your hand of course) :)

- Use hair dryer after applying all part as it help remove water bubble and the skin stick VERY FAST! (if you have one)

Hope helps! Good Luck! :)
[HTC One X] Michealtbh:
Went ahead and ordered a full body skin despite ordering just the screen protector a few days ago. Ah well, it'll be nice to have a spare.