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[Nexus 5 Accessories] Dani897:
i ordered one of these... i intend to try this with a tempered glass protector over top of it...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] timothyung:
You'd better send an email to Evolutive Labs to ask if it would work first.

The transparency and thickness (RS@0.29 + Glass@0.4 + Glass Adhesive@~0.1mm)would be terrible. Plus the adhesive may not work; you may end up ruining both protectors.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Dani897:
don't tell me what "I'd better" do... i'm not expecting the thing to protect both pieces of glass... and there are glass protectors with cutouts but not from spigen. and they are thinner than .4mm. maybe don't worry so much about what i do...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] timothyung:
I'm just giving a suggestion; that's why "you'd better".

I give you the suggestion because based on my knowledge, that would be a bad idea and you may end up disappointed. I don't want people to get upset.

Of course you are free to ignore my suggestion if you think I'm wrong, please don't feel offended:D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Dani897:
maybe the terms "think about ...." or you may wanna" could have been more appropiate. "you'd better" is a little commanding and demeaning like you're talking to a disobedient child... not to mention i don't think it's proper english... like what are you conjugating you with? it doesn't make any sense..
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Clownzer:
OK guys let's get back on topic and put your feelings aside.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] timothyung:
Just received mine:good: Here's a look at the back of the package inside.

However I don't have the N5 yet. Will apply it by then.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jahmon:
For those who already received their RS, do you use it in combination with a case?

Does the case interfere with the protector? What case are you using?

I sent an email to evolutive labs to ask for compatible cases.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vil-2:
Please let us know the compatible cases. It is quite thin so it may be compatible with a lot of cases. I'm considering buying a Spigen Thin Armor but I don't know if it will fit with the Rhinoshield on.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] timothyung:
RS@0.29mm is thinner than most glass protectors@0.4mm.

Spigen's cases should fit their own glass protectors; it is very likely that RS can fit.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] shrewdgeek:
Post pics after applying.:highfive:

I am also worried about case compatibility, i have neo hybrid and utlra hybrid.

But as said before .tr was 0.4mm and rhino is .29mm so it should fit.Also,interesting is NEW .tr nano is 0.23mm only.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] darkrom:
Can anyone confirm for sure that this works with the cruzerlite cases?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ximaginex:
This really seems great but I wish it was on Amazon or something.

Also, can anyone verify that this doesn't get in the way of cases?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] totalsquare:
heard from a friend that works for a large ecommerce retailer that they will be stocking the product and it should be available on amazon within a week.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jahmon:
Here is the reply I got to the email I sent to evolutive labs:

Not cool they don't even mention one brand or state that they are compatible with most cases...

If anyone has this screen protector in combination with a case please tell us how it is, and which brand/model you have.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ximaginex:
Sweet, thanks for the heads up :)

Is that amazon.co.uk or amazon.com?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] gd6noob:
When the screens crack.. its usually on the corners... So if they make a wrap around the corners.. then maybe.. but otherwise, I wouldnt waste money on this.. just get the CruzerLite case

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY9Svj9fYVg
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ximaginex:
I completely agree, I would never just buy a screen protector and nothing else.

I was thinking of putting the Rhino Shield and a dual layer case for perfect protection. The case can protect the corners but if I were to drop my phone on something like the corner of my desk or something, my case wouldn't be able to protect the screen from a direct impact.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] gd6noob:
the screen is plenty tough for head on drops... as shown in that video (which I cant seem to post properly)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] totalsquare:
they are a us based retailer. not sure if they ship internationally but the might
[Nexus 5 Accessories] tsubus:
Do cruzerlite cases usually work with screen protectors? (As thick or thicker than the rhino shield). After breaking the screen of both my two previous phones, I'd like to be safe this time around. I've ordered the rhino shield, but still looking for a case.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ximaginex:
I thought Rhino Shield was situated in the UK because the website has everything in Euros and the kickstarter video did say that they are from Cambridge which is in the UK.

But if its a US retailer then thats just what I wanted to hear :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] haxxo:
To those people who have rhino shields, does it affect the screen visuals in any way?

a 6 layer screen protector seems like it might cause some distortion, and i love the colors/screen of my N5.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] timothyung:
You mean this one.

[YOUTUBE]Wkb5Qe_-0k0[/YOUTUBE]

Yeah, it seems that the Nexus 5 is pretty strong against side drops.

If you read ifixit's teardown, you can see that there a quite a bit of shock buffer inside the phone:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] busywaffles:
I've had it for about a week, here's my take on it.

- It's expensive, like $46CAD with FedEx and $37 snail shipping.

- The main selling point is supposed to be shatter resistance. I decided to go bareback this time around, so I wanted at least some drop protection. Supposedly scratch resistance isn't anything to write home about but acceptable (something like 3H). I would disagree, I've had it for a week and haven't noticed any issues with that. But then again, I'm not keeping my N5 in the same pocket as quarters and safety razor blades.

- The videos make some impressive claims, but I would much rather see drop tests against concrete, not direct hammer strikes. I don't anticipate having hammers swung at me that often. I expect it would provide the best shatter protection out of the screen protectors on the market (or there would be some serious vitriol coming their way in a revised review).

- Fingerprints are better than naked, but after some moderate use (maybe my fingers are extra greasy), you end up with oil on it and have to wipe it off.

- Application is relatively easy, I did get a little dust under it but it's nothing to cry about, just one or two specs. I did it dry without any issues, everything lined up perfectly. My first screen protector application, seemed pretty straight forward. I don't know how it would hold up to removal/reapplication or if you try to get any dust particles out from under it. Removing bubbles is easy, you don't really need their squeegee, you might end up with some very tiny bubbles on the edges if you catch some dust there during application.

- The feel is pretty good. At first I freaked out thinking there were response/sensitivity issues but it turned out something got ****ed up (maybe APK) on the phone itself and after factory wipe they went away. The edges are there and are noticeable if you touch it at the right angle, you get used to it and they're not too obstructive (I miss the N4's smooth corners). Feels almost indistinguishable from naked when you hold it up to your ear/face. The N5 in general seems to feel better against the face than the N4.

- Cutouts are perfect, there's no cutout for the camera/sensors but it doesn't seem to have any noticeable effect on them. Brightness/color are indistinguishable from naked.

Album:

http://imgur.com/a/DsSqP
[Nexus 5 Accessories] efrai3:
I bought one Rhino Shield.Item shipped from Taiwan.Tracking number was given and i could see also with which Flight number/date that item will be shipped.In a few days(not even a week) item delivered to me (Greece).:good:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] palabook:
Kinda OT coz it's another brand... none for nexus 5 though.

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[Nexus 5 Accessories] entropy0:
I'm noticing some small scratches after having it for 5 weeks. Nothing major, but it's still a bit disappointing as I do not keep the phone with keys, coins, et cetera.

Fits great with Apple leather case.

Reapplication is fine after washing it, but this method worked best for me to avoid water spots:

rinse with water

wash with windex

shake in dust-free environment to remove excess water

line up and apply mostly dry shield to phone with a once-over squeegee run

remove excess water with micro cloth

run squeegee until perfectly installed
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jonnydopemsr:
Are you saying this is how to reapply the RS? cause if so I am going to give this a shot cause I got some dust under it and it bugs me like crazy...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] messerchmidt:
looks good, but even if it does not shatter, it may not protect the screen beneath it
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Caniv:
the lack of proper warranty pissed me off...

when i got my Wrapsol for the N4, it was about the same price for front and back, but it had AMAZING warranty!

if you put it on wrong, or have bubbles or dust, or it looks bad, or it peals after a while.. just email a pic and you get a new one, LIFETIME!

heck id buy on for every phone id ever had

with this... its crap, id pay 30USD, and if anyhing happens to it, for any reason, goes to trash...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] entropy0:
Yea, that method worked for me just fine.

Also, this was reply from Evolutive re replacement:

I couldn't capture the scratches on camera though, and my hunch is that at 3H, minor scratches will be considered the result of "everyday wear."
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jonnydopemsr:
Awesome and thanks for the info. It is worth a shot at cleaning it n reapplying it as well as getting a replacement.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] FloppyDrive:
Don't try to wash it just for bits of dust.

Pop an edge up and remove the dust with some tape. Test the tape on a clear piece of plastic to make sure it doesn't leave a residue. I have done this a bunch of times to get rid of bits of dust. Just be careful that you don't make it worse by causing more dust to get underneath.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Cuppeerr:
Fun fact for anybdy waiting on their order. They send it to the US via registered mail so you have to sign for it. I woke up today and had a note saying I could go to the post office to pick it up. Just a heads up:)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] efrai3:
Already received my order and instal Rhino.I was disappointed by the fact that it's not a glass (like the one i have in my Xperia Z by Spiegen) but a screen protector.

Hope at least to actually work if it need to.

Some images of it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vil-2:
Is the screen as responsive with this protection ?

I tried several protections like zagg invisible shield and I totally disliked the effect on the screen. On the other hand, I like the feeling with a glass protection. Is it more like a film or like a glass protection ?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] efrai3:
It is more like a film and not like a glass.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] FloppyDrive:
Zagg is perhaps the worst feeling plastic film you will come across. You are unlikely to get good impact protection from a tempered glass protector.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vil-2:
OK I received mine this morning. Installation is really easy, although I noticed I have a f****g hair stucked beneath (one of my cat's hair...pesky little thing...). I don't know if I should try to remove it, it's just a small hair but it can be frustrating.

The protection is absolutely insane. I smashed my phone's screen several times on the edge of my desktop, which resulted in absolutely no flaw on the surface. Good point.

The only thing I regret is the feeling : I prefer the feeling of the glass protector, because it is more hard under the finger. But, considering the vulnerability of the Nexus, I think I will keep this Rhinoshield. Besides, its thickness makes it totally invisible.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Ilovetohateiphone:
really like mine so far, still perfect and responsive after 10 days
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vil-2:
Well well well...I think I may have scratched the edge of the film while I was putting the phone into my pocket. In front of the power button, the film is slightly twisted, so a huge bubble of air is now forming and there is nothing I can do to remove it : the film is not perfectly flat anymore.

I emailed them, I hope they'll do something. The edges cannot be so fragile, considering you put/remove your phone from your pocket all day long !
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Cuppeerr:
Ok, so I got mine today and have to say i'm not impressed at all. I felt the adhesive to be very light and because of this the corners have the air bubble look beacuse it wont fully stick down. Also personally i've found the touch responsiveness to be worse with the protector on. But the air bubbles are really starting to piss me off. :(
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vil-2:
That's exactly the same for me. I think that the edges are not sticky enough, I have several air bubbles on the edges, especially a huge one where the film is slightly twisted. I'm waiting for their answer, but I thiink I will go for a glass screen protector which in my opinion offers the best in terms of touchness and protection.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jahmon:
I think these air bubbles are consequences of an incompatibility between the screen protector and your case. Your case moves slightly and pushes the screen protector away. It doesn't move the protector but it bends/lifts it slightly causing an air bubble.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jrmiller:
gonna give one a try :good:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] attily89:
same problem for me about bubble on the edge:

what can i do?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] postm:
I have a small bubble at the very bottom of the device. It probably would not be there if it the protector was placed just a fraction of a mm higher.

The N5, just like my N4, seems not completely level at some parts of the screen (small craters you can see only under certain angles), which are causing these. It's the same problem causing the GLAS.tr fiasco.

I do not have problems with Ringe Slim pushing on it.

In general, I'm very satisfied, I like the feel of it, it is not "rubbery" at all. I had the Xtreme SP on N5 up until now, and it's a huge difference.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] zanba:
for me, perfect fit and very simple, no bubble after good support with the squeegee and fingers ... a week ago and nothing has moved. very satisfied. (sent from France) :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Ilovetohateiphone:
I think the bobble were caused by finger nail that potentially peel off the adhesive layer.

Like others I ma very satisfy with the shield, very smooth and not rubbery like most other brands
[Nexus 5 Accessories] attily89:
no, it's not on the top but on the low side (above the speakers), i didn't touch the adhesive layer with my nails :(
[Nexus 5 Accessories] roilosh11:
Can someone with neo hybrid case confirm there's no peeling off?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] timothyung:
Finally applied my RS.

I would say, I does its job very well as a typical screen protector. While it is no match for the Gorilla Glass 3 underneath, the smoothness and anti-fingerprint is OK.

It feels slightly "soft", but is still smooth and comfortable to touch.

Cutting is fine

No functions are hindered

The sides are a bit scratchy though, due to its thickness. Though it is expected.

Compared to no protector, I think the trade-offs are worth it for the shatter protection.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] oldmanz312:
Confirmed no peeling off, working well so far with me :) temporary bubbles can be pushed our easily and never appears again :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Ilovetohateiphone:
just thought i might share, they are doing 15%off promotional thing on their Facebook.

http://evolutivelabs.com/pages/thanksgiving
[Nexus 5 Accessories] TecQuality:
Very similar issue for me, have you tried to contact em?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] postm:
A quick note, I had two bubbles at the bottom, did not worry about them, yesterday I noticed they are gone, all by themselves. I can not be sure when they fixed themselves. No special case or anything. :good:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] m4ssnet:
I have no bubble on the edge, perfect fit.

It really seems to haven't any glass protection on the front.

Awesome really happy

If someone want's, i can do macro photos

Inviato dal mio Nexus 5 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Nexus 5 Accessories] crazyguns:
I would love to see those photos if you can, please :)

Just placed my own order for Rhino shield... hopefully it'll be as good as they say in their videos. I'm tired of using cases and bulking up the phone, would rather use it naked with a proper screen protection like this!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] dashrendar:
I ordered the Rhino Shield for my wife more than a week ago and I received it yesterday. They ship from Taiwan.

Last night, I decided to take a shower and then use the steam and my evaporated filth to install the protector to reduce the dust in the air. Just make sure there isn't a lot of steam or your phone's screen will have water on it.

Installation took about 10-15 minutes. No bubbles at all and very, very few and extremely tiny specs of dust in non-critical places on the screen. I'm happy with it. Perfect fit and no bubbles. I still need to make sure functionality is not impacted.

Be very patient. Take your time in using the dust removing tape and do not finalize the installation until you've very sure. Use the included squeegee because it really works. However, I did not like the included microfiber cloth. It felt rough and I thought it brought more dust than it removed.

Bio: I was born and I haven't died yet.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Emma_1204:
Thank you timothyung for recommending the RS. The shield save my N5 from a really bad fall today! phone drops flat down from the top of my car.

I almost bust in tear when I pick it up, but when i turn around, not a scratch.

Miracle!

thanks for recommending this product. one of the most useful product in this forum.

thank you!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] timothyung:
;) Did it drop face-down? And was the protector damaged?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Emma_1204:
I think it is, plus Ii don't use any case at all (my only protection was rhino shield). so the only thing that keep my N5 alive is the rhino shield.

the shield is sill well and sound apart from a tiny little indention and some fine scratch, but you really need to try hard to find for them.

thanks once again for recommendation of a really useful screen protector.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] m4ssnet:
This protection, with Ringke Slim = Perfection !!! :)

I've also the Spigen Neo Hybrid case, but with that it feels very bulky and not grip at all.

Love my nexus :good:

If I can, I will do macro photo with both protection case and naked this night.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] totalsquare:
2735 68335559

Looks like Adorama has the product available in the US for sale. $25 with free shipping.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] tr1cky1:
Does the Neo Hybrid still fit with rhinoshield on the device?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] roilosh11:
From experience, I have the neo hybrid and it's peeling my rhino shield off..
[Nexus 5 Accessories] crazyguns:
Just got my rhino! Awesome fit, it took me a minute to install, no tape to remove dirt nothing! Direct peel and apply. Feel is awesome, thickness exists but you can never notice it unless you look extremely close from the side!

As for the protection itself, I tried a 3 feet face down drop test, no effect! My heart skipped a beat but thankfully it was alright! Won't ever try that **** again lol

As for the cases, I have an orzly hybrid bumper, it's causing the screen protector to raise at the edges, similar to the spigen hybrid :(

Any good cases that don't raise the sides?

EDIT- I'd like to add that the oleophobic nature is rather disappointing, I could see it getting dirty in a few hours of usage... Sad really, considering the amazing defense qualities it has, the guys should've gone for better oleophobic... Oh well, small sacrifices for great protection!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] ]grimm[:
I just received and applied one as well. The bumper case from the Play Store doesn't seem to affect the film, however, my film also has not properly adhered at the lower two corners even without the case. Looking at reflections on the screen, there seems to be a visual effect akin to a slight case of "orange peel". I don't notice a material effect on touch sensitivity but I can second that the film is a fingerprint magnet.

For those people who posted earlier and had bubbles at the corners or edges, has there been any resolution to this issue? Did Evolutive Labs respond? Did the bubbles naturally dissipate as one person indicated?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] hyperxi:
I had problems getting the top right corner and a small section of the right side to stick. This was one night after application. It looked perfect when I first applied it mind you. Anyway I emailed Evolutive Labs with pictures of the defect to ask for a replacement, and they replied to say that they shipped one out just hours after! Brilliant customer service.

What's weird is that after another night the problem areas disappeared completely. I've got a perfect application and another one on the way for the price of one!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] crazyguns:
I've been using it for almost a month now, no bubbles at all anywhere. Sometimes while using thick front lip cases like spigen it does raise in the sides, so. I just switched to Orzly hybrid, which has less lip on the sides. It no longer interferes with the sides, perfect fit and great protecting. Fingerprints are actually not that bad, it will get greasy if say you talk on the phone for an hour or so, but it can be wiped clean and works normally! The touch feel is just as good as naked, and the key feature, the protection is impeccable! This product isn't getting the attention it deserves.. Lot of negativity about edges rising and issues with applying it, to be honest it was probably how you put it, make sure the room isn't dusty or dirty, wash hands, wipe the naked screen properly till you see absolutely nothing on it and then peel and apply.. Go slow on the peeling because it's a bit thick and if you bend it on the edges it could get damaged... Otherwise it's pretty easy to do it right, and defends the front really well! Brilliant guard.

-Nexus 5 32gb
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jahmon:
I have been using this protector for about a month now.

The protector is very clear and doesn't affect the clarity of the screen. There is a "orange pee" effect when the screen is off and looked at, at a certain angle. I never saw it with screen on while looking straight at it.

Fingerprints are of course visible on the protector but not more then on the naked screen

The protector may be shock resistant but is not really scratch resistant, I already have minor scratches in it.

I started using it with a cheap 80cent eBay cover like this onebut it turned out that the cover lifted the edges. Because the lips of the cover came too far " above the screen" I read this topic and saw that ringke slim was compatible, I and received the cover today, it does fit much better no interference with the protector but it's not a full protection of the screen as the bottom/top of the screen are not covered. Here is a pic of the phone with protector and cover.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] :
Anyone with Rhino and Spigen Ultra Hybrid?

Is it possible or it is stupid to use rhino and a good scratch protection in the top? :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] crazyguns:
I was using Rhino for 6 months, the anti shatter is actually true, I've dropped my phone twice on hard concrete, nothing happened!

The other day it seemed to have a slight scratch which worried me, so I mailed them asking about it, they instantly shipped me a new replacement shield even though I've been using it since so many months! I said i'd pay them for some compensation but they refused!

Applied the new protector and it feels a lot more amazing! Edges are no longer damaged, fit is exact and smooth, I think they changed the oleophobic formula in the new model, it's a lot more fingerprint-proof now and feels great to use! A+ Service from these guys, I sent the email and got a replacement in less than 48 hours! Now THAT's customer service :)