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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BurnOne77:
I got mine yesterday, popped it on about 30 minutes ago. I gotta say I am also very surprised at so many people having issues. My device feels basically the same as it always has as far as touch. I passed the phone around to a couple people in the room I installed it in where I could clearly see the dots with screen off only and no one mentioned it. In the other room lit only by sunlight from the windows it looks even better from natural light. My god so far I love it as I hate screen protectors normally on any of my devices. If I had one complaint it would be that the unit is not cut perfectly. The border is slightly bigger on the left than on the right and the curve on the bottum left is not uniform to the curve of the phone where the right side is. I have all the holes and cut outs lined up perfectly. After I slipped my diztronic tpu case back on It becomes a non issue.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crodgers79:
Good idea, smudges a PIA though

I got mine yesterday in the mail. Seems like they spent the majority of our money in packaging! It comes boxed like an Apple accessory, lots of wasted cardboard IMHO.

Took all of 2 minutes to install, used a flashlight to make sure of the alignment. I bought the Trexell case off Amazon, look it up, it supports an extended battery and even with this screen protector on it still fits quite nicely! Anyway the only disappointment is that this protector does little for smudges, it gets way more dirty than the OEM screen and I find myself constantly cleaning it. I bought some Brillianize for another phone I have and I tried that and it didn't help much since this is a glass protector, not plastic.

Would I recommend it? Well after seeing my daughter drop her $200 iPod Touch from waist height onto pavement and breaking the screen into multiple pieces, yes, I would recommend it. I also carry a 2 year warranty on the phone through Squaretrade and I would recommend that as well!

Respectfully,

Chris R.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] defconoi:
I wonder if there is any way to improve the screen responsiveness.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] osm0sis:
input_boost in Interactive governor's options makes the screen "feel" more responsive by boosting the cpu freq when a touch is registered. Worth trying?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] defconoi:
I'll try that, what I just did was bend up the bottom part of the screen a little while the protector was still on then pressed hard/rubbed with a cloth all over the screen so it is adhered better and I'm noticing better responsiveness. Try that guys. It helped a bit. So what I'm thinking since it was so easy to apply it wasn't firmly on the screen.

Edit: out of utter frustration I removed my fantom
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pdpfortune:
This.

It may sound dumb like he said but it works surprisingly well. I guess the curvature of your buttcheek helps push the screen down along with the adhesive to make it stick more tightly to the screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AnimeLoverX:
^only for not grossly overweight people ?

Cuz if not, then it will be extremely painful, for phone
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] resynx:
Sitting on your phone? What surface exactly are you sitting on?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] malikadnanm:
Yeah sitting on your phone sounds like a great way to crack the screen
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] defconoi:
Id like yo know a good alternative to this one. I'm using a Verizon one now just for protection. I've used SGP and real look protectors in the past. Id like no finger prints and a glass look
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thedudejdog:
I bet someone in this thread would sell you one.

I happen to love mine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mohlsen8:
Touch Sensitivity is Horrible

I really wanted to like the fantom, and after painstakingly applying (and reapplying until I got it right with alignment/dust), it felt so great to use and I was sold on it. I love the glass (naked) feel, it looks like it's a part of the device. The dots don't bother me whatsoever, and neither do the cutouts. They look like cutouts on any other phone. Fingerprints and smudging happen, but they're easy to wipe off too. The device picks up a little heft, but it feels solid and still fits into the case I'm using even with the extended battery. After using regular screen protectors for years, it felt awesome touching glass (and I may not go back regardless of how this turns out).

However, this thing has made my phone borderline unusable. It's turned it into a resistive touchscreen, essentially. I can swipe things ok, but I have to press and hold the soft keys at the bottom to get them to register. The quick controls in the browser? Haven't been able to use them with any kind of consistency since I put this on. I figured out that I can lightly tap on the screen indefinitely and the phone won't register it, no matter where my finger is. I have to use force to actually push into the screen. I installed this Friday, knew I had a problem over the weekend, thought maybe it was my ROM or something. Then I picked up my Nexus 7 and the differences are night and day.

This has to come off. I'm searching the forums for any solutions or anything that could help with the sensitivity issues before I remove it. It really sucks because I like everything else about it (and it makes my phone feel like a tank), but my touchscreen needs to work properly. This thing is just completely in the way.

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Wow.. I just wrote a post (#60, I believe) about how the touch sensitivity has me at the point where I'm going to remove it, like today. But I tried this for the hell of it. Put it flat under one cheek, sit on it (very carefully) and give it a decent amount of your weight, evenly, for 15 minutes. And holy hell.. this seems to have completely fixed my issues, at least in the few minutes I've spent bouncing around the homescreen and other apps. My browser quick controls even work again!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SefEXE:
Isn't it funny?

We should call it: Fantom - Sit on it, Potsie. Edition
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gbarayah:
If there is anyone here who is not liking their fantom and is interested in selling, please let me know. I want to try it out, just not for $30 =)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mohlsen8:
Ugh.. Now the top half sensitivity is great and the bottom is barely functioning. The screen clicks when i push hard enough to register a response. This is ridiculous. Going to try reapplying the bottom half again but then I'm done with this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] UncleMike:
I can't help but think that a flat glass screen protector applied to a curved glass device will inherently have sensitivity issues. With the Fantom being specifically designed for the Galaxy Nexus, why isn't the screen protector manufactured with a curvature to match the glass on the device?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AnimeLoverX:
but the question is, is the sitting effect permant?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SefEXE:
When they first started, they hadn't accounted for the curve. Maybe they thought with the adhesive's strength, they could work around it.

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/25298-ho...erested-in-a-tempered-glass-screen-protector/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheKanariman:
Anyone who sat on their screen still experience any hint of mistouch on lower part of the screen such as navigation buttons? I want to know if that can get rid of all mistouches or is still just an improvement. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dogredwing1:
i sat on mine for an hour or so. and I've have no mistouches in 2 day.:fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] UncleMike:
So the OP didn't know the screen was curved until a potential customer pointed it out? This isn't exactly confidence-inspiring.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] myriad46:
Took mine off this morning. Its so good to have my touch screen back. I'm not sitting on my phone. Let's see how good their customer service is.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] droidmarc:
FYI: I am having no issue with my screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] myriad46:
Just curious, but who is coming from a naked screen and who has been using a traditional screen protector? Are the people that are having "no issues" just used to diminished functionality of a plastic screen protector?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mohlsen8:
I sat on mine yesterday, and then reapplied the bottom half after the bottom portion was "clicking" when I touched it (from the glass screen protector hitting the real screen I'm guessing). The bottom portion, including the soft keys, is still pretty hit-or-miss with sensitivity. It's a lot better than when I first applied the protector... and it seems to work really well for a little while after you use the sitting method, but it doesn't seem to last. I still have to hammer the screen more often than not. It seems to be the worst in the bottom-right portion, but the entire bottom is off a little.

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I know it's not exactly your question, but I'm coming from a traditional screen protector and I do have issues with this one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] UncleMike:
I'm coming from the built in screen protector of the Otterbox Defender on my GSM Nexus. Even though the Defender is designed for the Verizon Nexus it's still less problematic than the Fantom.

I'm away for a week, and if it hasn't improved by the time I get back I'll be testing their customer service.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bryanlim05:
Just wanted to chime in here.

Got mine yesterday and applied it. Very easy to stick it on. Was a bit tilted so took it off and reapplied.

I came from a wet screen protector and I notice the loss in sensitivity on the navbar. Sometimes it requires a second press or with more pressure. Nothing I can't deal with.

Overall I'm really satisfied with it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hollyzx:
a screen protector, cost $30, it's really a bit pricey...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] osm0sis:
not for tempered glass..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pdpfortune:
Sigh, I loved the screen protector with its glass feeling and so forth but the sensitivity issues have been getting worse for me and I went from having no rainbow effect to suddenly a rainbow effect.

Time to ask for a replacement or a refund. I just think they should have designed it with a curve already in place for the bottom of the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] UncleMike:
Sensitivity on mine seems to vary, with sensitivity improving after I leave the screen untouched for a short time, then it works for a few taps, and then needs to "rest" for a bit. Sometimes tapping near the desired support works. It's almost as if multiple taps desensitize an area until it can "recover".

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrman:
I came from a dry apply plastic screen protector and on the initial application of the Fantom noticed occasional loss of sensitivity with the nav bar. Because my initial application was slightly misaligned, I removed it then reapplied. Since then it has been fine. My only negative comment about the Fantom is the amount of glare it generates if I'm using the phone for navigation during daylight hours. I still plan on keeping it on the phone however and think it's a good product.

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] myriad46:
I wrote a lengthy email explaining my problems with the screen protector, to Xgear, and that I was very disatisfied and would like a refund. They're reply? To summarize: We're so sorry to hear about your difficulties....see our return policy.

The details of which are that "non-defective" opened products are assessed a 20% restocking fee. You also pay for return shipping and do not get refunded on purchase shipping. So, purchase price $29.99 + $6.36 shipping. $5.15 return shipping. 20% of $29.99 = $5.99.

Puchase Price: $36.35

Amount to be refunded: $23.92

Total cost of trying out a glass screen protector for 3 days: $17.50

Doh!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mohlsen8:
I haven't received a reply to my email yet but that's very disappointing, especially considering so many of us have sensitivity issues. I'm beyond frustrated with the sensitivity issues on the nav bar.. it doesn't get any better no matter how much you press and reapply and no matter how well it works immediately afterward. I can't reapply it every day to get a few hours of normal sensitivity.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thedudejdog:
This glass protector feels like balls.

Sometimes towards the bottom you gotta press harder but it's worth it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SefEXE:
Like balls?

Or like THE balls.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] r29:
Just installed this on my phone.

Very pleased. Although im so ocd about getting it right. took me 4 times to get it perfect. 2 times had dust get under and the two times that rainbow circle. everything is set and perfect now. I do have tap a little hard on the nav bar to get it to work vs a wet screen protector. Havent notice any issue yet. Those dots will take time to get used to looking at when screen is off.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ectodroid:
Just got mine, applied perfect first time with no dust. But.. Touch sensitivity on navigation keys is horrible :( might try the sit on phone thing.. dunno
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] r29:
what rom are you ??
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ectodroid:
Minco v3, it worked perfect before applying
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] r29:
weird. Im on paranoid .. I just have to press a little harder then usually but it responds everytime i hit the buttons
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] osm0sis:
Try turning the screen off and on when touches stop registering well... this screen protector seems to bring out the decreasing touch sensitivity bug. Normally for most of us it wouldn't decrease so much that we'd notice it, but the added layer of glass exacerbates it. This is what's up with mine since I applied it on Monday. Kinda bumming me out..

Thread: 4.0.4/4.1 - Touch Sensitivity is Completely Shot...It Decreases over time
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mohlsen8:
So I got my reply. I emailed them and after explaining the issues with the sensitivity, I said if they thought it was defective I'd try an exchange, but otherwise I'd like to return it. I was being modest.. but was hoping for a return. I got this email:

"

We have shipped a replacement via USPS – [Tracking #]

When the package arrives, gently open it up, take out the new product and place the old product into the shipping box. Seal it back up and write “REFUSE” on the outside and hand it to your postman.

Thank you,

[Name]

XGear

"

Bummer. I already ordered more regular screen protectors and took the Fantom off my phone last night. It really is a world of difference and breath of fresh air after using it for the last week+. The screen is snappy.. it almost feels like a new phone. But hey, here's hoping I guess.. it really is a very quality product other than the (major) sensitivity issues. I got an email immediately afterward with my original order # and a new tracking #.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheKanariman:
I'm wondering if I should return mine as well. It feels good, but not being able to control my phone as easily and quickly is a real bummer.

Especially when I'm web surfing, I intend to go back to a previous page and nav bar doesn't respond at once. I touch it twice or more until it registers and sometimes end up going back two more pages or closing an app.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmouse03:
I had actually been thinking about purchasing one of these until I read this thread. I think I am going to keep the screen protector I have until something better comes along.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] evilfuel99:
I just got this screen protector and I'm using the otter box defender along with it.... before I put on the otter box I had no touch issues.. but since I put on the otter box on the bottom bar has had some issues so I'll prolly cut out the screen protector on the otterbox
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] evilfuel99:
I'm not having any issues... I can see the dots but as far as sensitivity and noise I don't have that problem
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] trainplane3:
I don't get what people are doing. I've had this for about 3 weeks now and I only had about 2 days of sensitivity issues. It DOES take time to bond to the screen. You MAY have to push it down hard at certain points. I haven't had any problems with mine since the "break in" period.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] UncleMike:
Turning the screen off and on again has almost a 100% success rate at clearing up sensitivity issues for me so far.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kevguillot:
I had to take it off. Nav button sensitivity issues were too problematic for me to put up with. Back to regular screen protectors now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] danstah:
Unfortunately I had to do the same thing
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheKanariman:
Ok, so I took mine off as well. Then I tried several cheap screen protectors I had in my possession. I have to say that fantom was definitely more clear than any of them. But it's the touch sensitivity that it is worst. I'm back to naked glass and having such a peace of mind. I'll just get a new phone if the glass shall break.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] leviN:
i'll be joining the bunch of people that have taken it off. After nearly a week of it on my phone with constant irregular sensitivity issue, i have given up on this.

If you use swype regularly, words start to cutting out halfway spelling, missing the start of the letters and of course the navigation button issue everyone is having.

In respect to X-Gear, it is a really nice product, but it ticked me off seeing last minute changes to orders that require response within 24 hours and not to the initial promise of a fully clear glass

Sad that i have also purchased the Spectre for the partner's GS3 and it'll remain in the box as i know she's definitely more picky about sensitivity than i am, not to mention there's a whole bunch of issues with the GS3 version on the other thread about proximity sensors and other stuff
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrman:
I'm also going to have to revise my initial opinion of the product now that it's been on for several days. I'm speculating here, but it seems that due to the curvature of the gnex's screen, after the Fantom has been on for a bit, the adhesive loses its bond in various areas, causing the loss of touch sensitivity. I really have to press hard in certain areas now and it feels as if there's a small gap between the Fantom and the screen in some places. As soon as I find a suitable replacement, I'll be removing mine as well.

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] osm0sis:
Those with the issue, turn off your screen then back on. Fixes it every time for me, which indicates OS problems not the Fantom. My GF uses the Xgear tempered glass prototype for the SGS2 (bought one of their samples) and either due to flat screen or OS she has no sensitivity isues, so I wouldn't count out your SGS3 one right out of the gate.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 2manycells:
Sounds like it's time for Revision 2 to be released.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] UncleMike:
I tend to agree that there is a device issue involved here, as turning the screen off and on again restores responsiveness temporarily. But I didn't experience the issue until installing the Fantom, and have removed and reapplied the Fantom twice with no improvement, and did not experience the issue while the Fantom was removed for reapplication.

Since some users aren't having any issues, I can't help wondering if it's really a hardware issue that's normally not noticeable, and some devices are closer to "the edge" than others, and that the Fantom pushes some devices over the edge, but not others - sort of akin to how some CPUs are more tolerant of overclocking than others due to manufacturing tolerances.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheKanariman:
No, I took my fantom off yesterday and am having no sensitivity issue at all. I am 100% sure it was fantom, even the guy at x-gear confessed in the e-mail that there are limitations due to the curve. Also isn't it a hassle to turn your screen off and turn it back on every time it doesn't respond?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mohlsen8:
Yes, I completely agree with you here. Immediately after removing the Fantom, my touchscreen functioned normally and without issue. It's definitely the Fantom.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chrono_Tata:
For anyone who still has the protector on, try giving this app a go and see if it helps.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vital

Yes, it is a paid app for the full version but you can try the trial version for free. I am interested to see if this sensitivity issue could be solved by software.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dogredwing1:
drop my gnex yesterday with the fantom protector on an it completely shattered!:crying::(:mad:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] venni:
Installed it a week ago and I've had absolutely no problems with it or any decrease in sensitivity, maybe they're having issues with quality control.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ttabbal:
That version is for tabs, there is another for sgs2/note. I don't see one that claims to support gnex.

The only problem i have if the nav buttons and cycling the screen does work. The screen sensitivity thread in the general section says to avoid the multi tasking button, that does seem to help...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] osm0sis:
Guys, I'm with UncleMike here. OF COURSE taking the Fantom off "fixes" the issue, since your devices were close to "the edge." The fact remains, if turning the screen off and then on again also makes it work again, then it's not the Fantom alone, it's a device problem. In fact, this is exactly what I suggested in this thread a day ago, but clearly nobody knows how to read back a couple pages, so here you go:

The good news from the Sensitivity Bug thread is there's a dev looking into the issue to see if he can solve the problem for AOSP, so if he does manage to whip up a fix, there'll be hope for widespread use of the Fantom yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] malikadnanm:
At least it works
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] osm0sis:
Here's something interesting from the Rootzwiki Fantom thread:

I'm running stock and haven't figured out if there's a way for me to change the navbar DPI yet, but can someone else try this and report back if it's a viable workaround?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheKanariman:
Turning the screen off and on did not fix anything unfortunately. I just had bad touch sensitivity to begin with when I had fantom.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] trainplane3:
I still have yet to have any issues. I've been using my Nav Bar at the 40dpi setting since before getting the screen protector and it's been working great.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] myriad46:
UPDATE: just received my return credit and they refunded me the whole purchase price. I even told them it had hairline scratches on it. Thanks for the surprise, XGearLive!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] the~stig:
When did you send it back? My return was delivered to them on 8/8 and I have not received a refund yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wprocter:
Got my sensitivity back

I too was having the bottom half of the screen sensitivity issue. Not so much with the first application; however, I had to exchange my Nexus. Took the Fantom off and applied to new phone. In comes the sensitivity issue.

After reading this thread and considering the effects of the 'sit on it' fix, I basically rubbed the bottom of the screen in between my palms for a few minutes. It's my opinion that the heat generated activated the adhesive enough to compensate for any curvature or whatever else was going on to desensitize the screen.

Rubbing the bottom half firmly and letting it warm up worked great. The touch sensitivity is back at full :laugh: Let' see how long this fix lasts.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ectodroid:
Anyone tested this with a hot air blower ?