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[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] flu13:
I got the Ghost Glass 2.0 installed on both my phone and my wife's this weekend. It's great. It feels really nice and seems more resistant to fingerprints than the old version. I used the hinge method to install the glass, which is absolutely brilliant. Both had a few air bubbles, but they were gone within a matter of hours. I love that the front camera is now completely covered and protected.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Coolfreak:
What is the hinge method?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] skia11:
Put on my MIME feather, amazingly easy installation dust/speck proof.

Very pleased with the overall quality of the product.

Also imo it didnt add weight nor bulk unlike the SGP tr i had for my iphone 5.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] KinetiClutch:
Ordered the cheap eBay £10 tempered glass one to try has exact specifications of the glas.tr from spigen.. Not sure what it will be like will update when I've got it.

Also ordered the spigen glas.t nano incase this ebay one is bad. If your in the uk then eBay uk stocks the nano on the spigen eBay store
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] flu13:
I saw someone else mention it on here and searched it on YouTube. Genius.

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Basically, what you're doing is aligning the glass with the adhesive not yet exposed. Then you put the tape on to act as a hinge. If you're not happy with it, take the tape back off and realign it. Once you have the alignment and you're dust free, you peel the backing and stick the glass.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Coolfreak:
Thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] sameer1807:
Just a question.. If you drop it on its edge or corners, won't the s4 glass still break due to the impact displacement? Glass screen protectors seem to be only for frontal impact.. Or I might be wrong
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] lambstone:
Yeah, that sounds about right to me.

That's why I use it with a d30 case with edge protection.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Brutalzerg:
Don't like them
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] flyingwolf:
Well that's some great detailed feedback you have given us, I will have to rethink all of those other reviews with facts and figures and real world experience.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] jrollercoasters:
Hows others on being finger print proof? Because the cosmo claims to have olephic coating, but it gets all finger print up when looking at it in the sun, and sometimes can make it a little challenging to see

Sent from my SPH-L720 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

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I dropped mine from about 5 foot onto tile and it was fine.. not even a nick

Sent from my SPH-L720 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Mr. bird:
My iloome is great against finger prints. Only tine I get them is if my hands are greasy. But they clean off easily.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] probablecauz69:
on my spigen nano fingerprints don't really show up that much. unless fingers are greasy(food, chemicals). whatever does show up is easily removed with a slight wipe of the screen. this is my first experience with a glass screen protector but it is so much better than the ones i have used in the past in every aspect. i am very happy with my purchase. i would not think twice about doing it again :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] (MEDS):
For the people who ordered backordered feather glass protectors: I asked Mime to send me the ghost glass instead, and my order shipped within a few hours! I chose the ghost glass because its really not that different from the feather glass. Its .32mm where feather glass is only .2mm, so its still pretty thin. Really the only difference is the cut and how it covers the camera. I'll update y'all when I recieve the package.

Oh and I was refunded 8 dollars without any difficulty.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] dust.:
Argh I'm so tempted to do this since MIME responded to my e-mail saying it would take at least 2 weeks for the Feather Glass to get shipped out... and what do you mean by difference in the cut? Also, does covering the camera having any effect on it? I know you haven't received it yet so hopefully someone else will respond with some answers haha. :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] (MEDS):
By different cut I mean that the ghost glass covers the front camera and sensors where the feather glass does not

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Oh and from what I've seen in pictures, you'll want an aluminum home button to go with ghost glass or else your button will be sitting in a hole
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] ajcmaster:
Well, I'm gonna buy an iLoome. I really liked their glass, and, imho, they have the better cost-benefit.

Just going to find some folks here in Brazil to share the $13 shipping :eek:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] KinetiClutch:
Got my eBay one. Put it on perfectly looks great. No dust or bubbles.

It's good but one issue it doesn't seem completely clean. Like its almost got fingerprints on it but it doesn't hard to explain. It's not too bad or a deal breaker. Is this the same on all tempered glass or just this one being cheap?

Way more noticeable on a white background
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] open1your1eyes0:
I'm curious has anyone done any drop tests with any of your glass screen protectors as of yet? (probably not due to the cost)

Just wondering to see how these hold up if the thinner ones are able to protect the display from cracking when the screen protector itself cracks?

Similar to this video:

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[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] jrollercoasters:
Dropped mine from 5 feet on accident and it was fine, I dont want to do a purpose drop test

Ps- I have no case ethier

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[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] KinetiClutch:
Went for the SGP Glas.TR nano. Absolutely incredible. So thin. Perfect install no bubble no dust. Can't tell it's on.

Still feels perfect like the original screen.

It anyone debating it get it! 0.15 is ridiculous
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Biker1:
I was thinking to order the Nano @.15mm thin as opposed to the tr Slim @.23mm thin, but was questioning whether the Nano would offer as much protection to the native screen upon impact.

I emailed SPG regarding regarding this inquiry.

The following is the response I received:

Thank you for contacting Spigen.com Customer Service Department.*

Hi, my name is xxxxx from Spigen.com.

"The thickness may add a little bit more protection however it does also depend on how the phone is dropped and what part of the phone takes the impact. *

Either ways, both protectors will offer protection of your screen!

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us again. Thank you."

As is obvious, the tr offers more protection, but how much more?

The tr Slim is rounded but may be too thick to access the buttons, etc. And I don't know if it would sit above the frame lip.

Regarding the Nano, does it sit right at the lip edge, and how do you feel about the protection it would offer!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] KinetiClutch:
In terms of lip edge I honestly don't feel it. The cut is pretty good if applied centrally and it's so thin that it's thereby not noticeable. I also think the small raise make the home button feel right. I tried the. . 4 SGP and it was to much to thick.

Protection wise. Ultimately. Add is thin there maybe more weakness inherently but I feel that this is the same with them all. You do it right I.e it hits a point them you are knackered on any screen protector.

I feel pretty diffident that doing the nano or the .25 version wouldn't be to much different. If you'd preferred the price of mind then go higher but IMO I wanted to keep my phone as stock add possible but still have the reassurance mainly for scratches
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nPingu:
Got my Spigen Glas.t Nano from amazon.com today (15 days before the estimated time of delivery) in Italy, applied it in the bathroom with the shower trick and with the tape... No bubbles, amazingly thin, almost invisible if you don't look at the speaker portion. Still debating if I should put on the jelly button since the home button doesn't recess that much but maybe it will protect from dust, what do you say? I'll post some pictures as soon as i get my camera batteries charged! :)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] il buono:
I think you're better off without the jelly buttons. Dust would still find its way between the glass and the jelly button.

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] probablecauz69:
i am using the jelly button with my nano. i like it just because it is raised a little higher but doesn't give it a different feel than stock. to each his own :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Pr1meSuspect:
The home button is still easy to press and I personally don't like the look of the jelly buttons. Spigen has some great looking aluminum buttons but I'm not so sure they're worth the price.

No. What's up with the ads?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Goliath27:
Hmm, how does it feel? Was it solid? The listing doesn't say anything about the buttons included. I'm interested in getting it, pics?

Also, anyone care to give me advice on picking a case that goes well with one of these? I'm currently using a plain black back case but want something like the Neo Hybrid or the likes. Want to make sure I get something that is compatible.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] thacounty:
It is solid. It's glass. It feels like the original screen. It gets fingerprints, but that was expected. I'm pretty sure it is the Glas. I don't have any pics but I'll try to remember to get some.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Goliath27:
Meh, I just realized the shipper is from China. I wouldn't wait that long even to try it. Did you get yours within 2 weeks?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] bajasur:
Does anyone know a corporate chain that carries glass screen protectors? In particular glas t nano slim. Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] thacounty:
I think it took a week and a half or so. I was just sharing experience.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] il buono:
iloome

Flossycarter posted his review of the iloome ScreenMate.

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[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Metallice:
So my glast.r screen protector cracked (my fault), and instead of replacing it with another glast.r, I purchased a mime ghost glass (v2?). Therefore I can give a few comments on how the two compare.

For one, the ghost glass is slicker to the touch, and a little more "slippery" when you guide your finger over it. I'm not sure I actually like the feeling compared to the glast.r. For now it seems like a postive as my finger glides very nicely over the screen, but at the same time it gives me a slightly more oily impression, even after i wipe it down and touch the screen then. I can't remember how this or the glast.r compares to the actual glass panel underneath though.

The ghost glass is not as good at resisting smears or fingerprints compared to the glast.r. It's only a small difference. Both the oleophobic coatings work fine on each protector, but the glast.r is just a little better. This may have something to do with the slicker feel as well (however, as I said, the slicker feel is not due to oils on the screen).

I can't judge the toughness or hardness compared to the spigen, but I will say that it really wasn't to hard to scratch the glast.r, as I already had a mystery scratch on the top part before I cracked it.

One big advantage the ghost glass has over the glast.r is that it is thinner. Unlike with the glast.r, the screen protector does not (barely) reach as high as the edge bumpers on my neo hybrid case. This is preferable as the glass does not touch the surface of whatever I set my S4 on when I place it face down. I know the glast "nano" or the mime "feather" would also have been even better, but I prefer the rounded edges for when I take my S4 out of the case.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Administr4tor:
which one is best and how to order ?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] oilfighter:
For those of you with the Spigen Glass t Nano Slim, do you feel the edge of the screen protector when you use it without a case? Is it sharp? Do you notice it?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] KR29:
I just bought the Spiegen..;)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] probablecauz69:
the only place you will feel the edge is around the top censors. so not really an issue. it's not sharp. you forget it's there except being so much smoother than the stock screeb. it cleans off very easily. it does repel some finger prints
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] angelr429:
i ordered mine on ebay haha buy 2 (0.99 cents each) and get one free :D

and im happy with that, i wouldnt pay like 30 dollars for a screen protector
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] SirLance99:
Cheep arse
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] angelr429:
dont hate
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] SirLance99:
Not hating, just no way those are as good quality as the real thing
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] angelr429:
i know youre not, im kidding

and im ok with a cheap screen protector, either way doesnt the s4 come with a good glass that doesnt get scratched that fast? the gorilla glass or whatever its called? or am i just making that up?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] dew.man:
Stay away from BodyGuardz Pure

FWIW I've always had great luck with Spigen Glas.T and Glas.Tr products on multiple phones. BodyGuardz, on the other hand, has made my S4A unusable and had to be removed (review here).
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Goliath27:
PSA - I emailed MIME about buying two ghosts for two phones, and wanted to see if they had any discount codes available since I missed the last. Said to keep an eye out for the fourth, so maybe on their fb page or something.

Just in case anyone else needs a deal
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] cbb77:
Interesting. I have the BodyGuardz Pure on my SG4 and do not have any issues with it. This is actually my first glass screen protector and am really happy with it. I would think you may have a bad version. I would highly recommend you pursue a replacement from them and retest. That said, I also have SGP Glas T but have not tried it yet. Got this second with my Slim Armour bundle. Waiting till my BodyGuardz cracks or wears out to switch to the SGP version. I am definitely a SGP fan as I have been using their regular screen protectors on a variety of devices for years Overall great products. However again, I am happy with the BodyGuardz and recommend you try a replacement.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] open1your1eyes0:
Have updated OP with all basic specs on each model
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] JawjaBill:
I have the Spigen slim in route but I will prolly sent it back or ebay it and get the iloome clear.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Fanaticalism:
I've used Bodyguardz and their customer service has been phenomenal. Their rewards program is nice as well.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] flipq88:
Ok I'm a little confused. The Spigen T says it's .23mm thick. The Spigen Tr Is supposed to be thinner but it says its .4mm. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't .4 bigger than .23?

Sent from Flip's Galaxy S4
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] JawjaBill:
The one with the rounded edges is thicker: .4mm.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] open1your1eyes0:
The GLAS.tR came out first. It was compared to the original Galaxy S III GLAS that was 0.5mm. So they are saying the new GLAS.tR is about 28% thinner/lighter than the original product even though this one is 0.4mm (which can consider as thicker now).
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] flipq88:
Thanks, was a little confused lol. Anyways pre ordered the Iloome one. Hopefully they do ship out on the 15th

Sent from Flip's Galaxy S4
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] open1your1eyes0:
Just got an e-mail from Seidio about this product they made for the Galaxy S III:

VITREO (Black)

VITREO (White)

0.55mm thickness, 9H hardness, and rounded edges. Very interesting product. Guess we will have to wait until the Galaxy S4 variant is released.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Sobai:
Just placed an order for the Mime HDT-c Tempered Glass protector for my S4. Once I get it I'll take some pictures. Apparently it has a lifetime warranty. If it breaks for whatever reason they will give you 40% off a replacement "no questions asked". Also, they have a pre-installation screen adhesive that you use first to grab all the dust particles off the screen and quickly put the glass protector on right after.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] newuxtreme:
I've just ordered the Brando rounded edges one thanks to your list.

I liked their videos and installations the best and I think the higher the hardness the better. Don't know how long it will take to reach me though, could be upto 2 weeks possibly!

Thanks again for the list, I would never have know about such a protector if it weren't for this thread!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] michael.s.under:
This is a great resource!

I am a huge proponent of glass screen protectors since using them on my past several devices.

Is there any way to add the prices to the OP? I feel this would add an important level of detail to help base a decision on.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] open1your1eyes0:
Great idea! I knew there was something missing. Adding now. :)

EDIT: Done! :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] MamomaN:
again , please anyone i need to decide
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] open1your1eyes0:
It's hard to decide which is "best" at this time since we have no direct comparisons as of yet. But personally after weighing all the options I decided to go with the iLoome variant for maximum thickness, maximum hardness, rounded edges, and popular proven product. Spigen is not bad but I think the brand overrates the actual product due to it's popularity. I definitely wouldn't say it's the best but it doesn't have any major known issues and it's sort of become a standard for glass screen protectors at this time.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] shaun0207:
But cant a iLomme protector be used with a Spigen or Otterbox case? They look a little too thick
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mflow:
my glas TR will be arriving maybe in the mid may :D , can't wait for it..

well, SGP is the only 'reachable' brand around here (my place), never heard about the other before i saw this threat :D
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] open1your1eyes0:
As I mentioned earlier, I see no reason for these to affect standard rubber-based cases. Only issues may come with metal/hard-plastic cases that require the device to be flush. Other than that i think it should be good.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mankvl:
I want to protect my phone against drops so should i go with Tglass or some better screen protector will do the job?

atm coosing between these:

http://shop.tech21.uk.com/store/Pro...ct-Shield--Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Screen-Protector

http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s4-cases/galaxy-s4-screen-protector-steinheil.html

http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php

http://shop.brando.com/Brando-Works...ition-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-_p09085c1547d008.html

The Impact Shield has up to 80% Impact Absorption, zagg extreme one has (Break Protection and Shock Resistance) and what about Tglass?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Treikens:
I personally find it a huge deciding factor whether or not they have 'dots' all around the screen, I know iLoome and Xgear are previous users of that technology, I'm not sure if there is a way to find out from the websites but this would be great to add to the OP list.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] open1your1eyes0:
This is good idea as well actually. I agree those dots on the XGear did annoy me the first time I saw them. I will try my best to see if I can find high-res up close photos/videos from reviews and such and see if I can figure out. I don't think any of the websites mention about the dots. I'll also be adding video reviews as they come up.

EDIT: Added a few video reviews and dot method information on some based on the high res videos. Please feel free to provide more info so we can complete the list for dot method information.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] pixelsquish:
installed my first tempered glass screen protector yesterday. the nano glass.t stuff. installed super easy, no bubbles. touch works great. initial impressions are that it handles fingerprints much better than the stock s4 gorilla glass.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kinng111:
Has anyone bought this one..Its way cheaper than the original and looks good maybe..

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/MOQ-...-S4-I9500-GLAS-t-Premium-Guard/932001004.html
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kelmar13:
Seidio Vitreo screen protector is now available. Review at link.:)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2343974
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] KinetiClutch:
Anyone had an issue of getting bubbling coming up after the protector has been installed?

I've had mine on for about 3-4 days and today woke up and i've got a 'line' of bubbles running down one side of the phone it's all the same bubble. Try as i might using the squeegee just wont get rid of it.

Edit:

Could possibly be condensation due to Humidity. Anyone had an issue with this?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kelmar13:
Had an issue with this on my glas.tr. It was in the bottom right corner and would not go away on its own. I ended up having to return it to Amazon.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] KinetiClutch:
Yeah this is on my glass. T nano

Did they replace it for you?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kelmar13:
Amazon accepted the return (provided them photos).

Second one was fine though.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] KinetiClutch:
Only mine is with their official eBay

Really frustrates me as it was fine till today
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Pr1meSuspect:
Have any of you had proximity sensor issues with the iloome? I wanted it at first but I've been reading about certain screen protectors affecting it. Since spigen is having a 4th of July sale I just may get the spigen nano since it doesn't cover the sensor. I really wanted the iloome though since it's the only one advertising 9H hardness while others are 8~9H.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] robotphood:
Thanks for the heads up. Just ordered a ghost glass with an aluminum button for $22.

The 5% code on their Facebook page "empire" is stackable with the 10% code on their homepage "42637" for a total of 15%. Also "buttonup" for a $1 button.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] JawjaBill:
I have the iloome. No issues at all.

Beamed from my SIV via Tapatalk 4 Beta
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] KinetiClutch:
Has this happen with my Glas.T Nano after a perfect install and being fine for nearly a week. Anyone had anything similar?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Pr1meSuspect:
Thanks! I couldn't wait for a response so I ordered the nano already. However, after looking at the above post I think I may have to cancel the nano and order the iloome instead.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] KinetiClutch:
Don't get me wrong. The Nano is incredible in terms of it's slimness and application.

My issue could be a one off, either way I've opened a case with Spigen so i'll let you know what they say
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] charlesdickens:
Happened to me when installing my Spigen Glas T. I used the corner of a credit card to rub it away. You really have to apply a lot of pressure to do that.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Pr1meSuspect:
Thanks man and definitely keep us posted.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] probablecauz69:
i had no issues installing my nano. easiest screen protector i have ever installed. is it dirt or lint of some sort under the protector?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] jaykresge:
Just ordered the Glas.Tr with the aluminum home buttons. Will probably get here before my S4 due to me waiting on Google Play Store shipping. I considered the Glas.T Nano and the Mime Ghost (Feather is still not available). Ilike how the .Tr has a back protector as well. The Nano doesn't mention if it has tapered edges or not (like the Mime Feather has), and it's too thin when used with the SGP aluminum home button. As for Mime, you have to cheat down or you partially cover the front camera. the pictures taken of that in the Mime thread were not appealing to me.

Overall, the Glas.Tr seems to be the best for my overly picky needs. We'll see how this goes, as my last glass screen protector was the SGP Glas on the SGS2. That was a piece of garbage as it had thick adhesive around the edges, causing the center of the protector to sink in and lose responsiveness.