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[Nexus 5 Accessories] b.spec:
There's been high praise for the Spigen glass protectors so I ordered the GLAS.t SLIM. I think the cheaper of the two should provide enough protection as I generally take care of my phones pretty well. The lower profile of the GLAS.t seemed better for me although the rounded corners of the GLAS.tR would have been nice.

I've used cheaper anti-glare film screen protectors in the past, and they worked but didn't last long due to normal wear and tear, so I'm hoping this glass screen protector goes the distance. I hate applying new screen protectors =/

Edit: As for the recommendations, I would NOT advise Clarivue anti-glare. It works well initially but diminishes screen quality and the anti-glare coating wears out quickly in higher-use areas like where the keyboard is. Went through three in the past year.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] th3xeroeagle:
If you're in Canada, they are now fulfilled by amazon.ca, that means free shipping! http://www.amazon.ca/SPIGEN-Protect...id=1383316041&sr=1-12&keywords=spigen+nexus+5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Xodus22:
I'm really interested in getting the glass.t or glass.tr protectors. However, one thing that has always worried me about tempered glass protectors is the possible space between the screen and the protector.

Since glass protectors are not flexible, but the protector and actual screen must be perfectly flat or there will be bubbles due to points of non-contact between the two. Does anyone have experience applying one, and do they fit well together or are there problems?

EDIT: Also, would these protectors work with the Spigen cases or would the extra thickness cause a problem?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] tmagritte:
Anyone got theirs yet? I'm thinking of getting the GLAS.t Slim since I'd prefer the thinner one.

I'm wondering if the upper lip on the Spigen cases will actually cover the edges of the protector or if there will be a gap. Since I'm planning to use it in combination with a case, if the case covers the edges of the protector I can't see any advantage of the GLAS.tR Slim.

I've also read some other glass protectors have a grid of dots on them. I think this would really annoy me. Do the Spigen protectors have this?

Do they affect viewing angles at all?

Finally, is a cracked or shatter glass protector likely to scratch up the screen? They are of similar hardness...

Thanks.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] heshamtecom:
I turst Spigen

I have not tried the tempered glass on Nexus 5, but I would trust Spigen products all time, they are getting very positive review on Amazon as well, so I would say go for it and I believe they have the money back guarantee, so why to worry
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kpjimmy:
I have the Sir Lancelot Armor-Holy Grail for my N4. I have tried them all. First off stay away from Clarivue and Maru, both are just not good.

Haven't tried any others since SLA and ILoome(which have GREAT customer service!) on my N4, so I hope the Spigen can play well with the hybrid case!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] b.spec:
The Spigen site recommends using a case along with their GLAS products, so I'm going to assume they fit cases (or at least Spigen cases) just fine.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] FloppyDrive:
I remember using a SGP screen protector three years ago. I had tried two. The adhesive was bad and it curled off my phone.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] b.spec:
I've heard this from some people as well. I personally will keep my phone without a case or a bumper at the most, so I can't speak from experience. If it's a wet application screen protector, it's probably much more likely that it will curl off since those tend to extend to the edges of the screen.

Here's what is on the Spigen site:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] BlueScreenJunky:
I believe the point of the tR is precisely to be used without a case (the tR product page doesn't have the paragraph about using it with a case to protect the edges). So if you're going to use a case, get the t, if not you should get the tR.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] tonystarks260:
I used the glas TR with my work iphone, and they're fantastic. Very durable and they almost feel better than the naked screen. I have one on order for the N5, but not sure if ill put it on right away. You can't go wrong with one of these though, well worth the money if you are looking for long lasting screen protection.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jeremy8000:
From Spigen's website:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] wormbaby11:
I'm having some trouble with the GLAS.tR. I just installed it, and the bottom left corner is not sticking, and there is a spot that's not sticking on the right side of the headset speaker. I'm trying to leave some weight on top of it and see if that will fix it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _untitled_:
same here! I have three rather large "bubbles" (though thankfully none are on the screen), one of which is in the bottom left corner. When I apply pressure, it reduces to a tiny bubble, but after about a minute, it will have expanded again. I tried putting a textbook on top overnight, but this morning when i lifted the book, it just grew back in a minute. :(

If it doesn't fix itself in another 24 hour, I'm going to call Spigen.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Acidictadpole:
If you hold up your phone to a computer monitor or something bright with a focused image (TV will work), if you move it up and down so the image translates on the phone, right next to the edge of the phone you can see the reflected image being warped quite a bit.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] imstill@g:
Imagine that...

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Thanks, sadly I am keeping my screen protector on until I have to return it for return. Thanks for the heads up
[Nexus 5 Accessories] TONY206:
Just received and installed my Glas.tr. Same problem as the rest. Emailing Spigen now.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] lpforte:
Got the slim t.R. Put it on flawlessly (using the center tap method) and still have a HUGE bubble on the bottom edge. There is literally not a single spec of dust under this thing and the squeegee did nothing.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] maconsultant:
Very glad I was able to just cancel my order via Amazon... Shame..

Sent from another Nexus..

7 LTE...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] derukun:
What they need is a tempered glass screen protector with white along the borders covering the bezel of the white Nexus 5 so we can have a full white Nexus 5.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] fireproofrev:
when i say without screenprotector i mean the original display glas. everybody can check this by himself in a few seconds. This is not spigens fault, it is LGs!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cescman:
I have just put the protector on and have the same problem. Tried putting some weight on it for 15 minutes but no improvement. Will email them
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rob151515:
Post 94 mentioned that they were sending out a replacement at no cost and were asking for the batch number. It sounds like Spigen are aware of something at their end...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] _untitled_:
Quick update on my email to Spigen:

Yesterday I was told that they were going to process a replacement and asked for my batch number, but I haven't received an update on my replacement in 24 hours. I'll email them again tomorrow if I don't get anymore information.

On a humorous sidenote:

Coincidence? I think not!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] fireproofrev:
Just check if you display is 100% even in all areas (with a reflection). I don't think so. So what do you think will happen when you apply a 100% even very hard and very thin glass-layer on it?

Either SPIGEN made a more flexible glass or they send out a replacement in advance because so many users are complaining. I think not even they know at the moment what the problem is exactly.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] TecQuality:
hey guys, someone can give me the spigen customer support email? today i've received a weird mail from em: they told me that my order has a delay, but 4 days ago they sent me the tracking number ... wtf? so i wanna try to delete my order if possible.

thanks.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] fireproofrev:
got this after 15seconds browsing their page:

https://spigen.desk.com/
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cescman:
I have the same problem with 2 large bubbles at the bottom and one smaller at the top. But I was just able to remove the largest bubble at the left bottom completely. This is what I did:

1. Constant finger pressure for about 5-10 minutes, this would reduce the size of the bubble temporarily

2. Use finger nail to try to squeeze the bubble from the inner side outwards slowly. At some point with the fingernail still over the bubble, the bubble reappears. Go back a bit until the bubble disappears again. Keep the pressure there for few minutes.

3. Slowly slide the fingernail outwards again, the bubble will get smaller and reappear later hopefully. Repeat the above step until the bubble is completely removed.

I will try this for the other 2 bubbles and report back.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] TecQuality:
yep, i select email us ... it's correct?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] theickleone:
These posts are making me worried about my one that is coming in the next few days.

I wasn't aware of issues when ordering, but now it has been dispatched there isn't much I can do :crying:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cescman:
Ok, after constantly pressing and squeezing and pinching, I have finally removed all the bubbles. The method I used above works, but it took me 4 hours
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Souai:
Spigen glass screen protectors are compatible with all their cases.

***For application, the trick i use is i position the screen protector how i want it on the device. then i tape it down with one piece of tape on the same side of the screen protector that the 'remove ribbons' are on (normally topside). This way it locks down the position and avoids you missing your target.

Then i flip it up and wipe the screen clean and dry with an alcohol wipe (the wipes you use for cleaning your glasses normally works well).

Then i peel the protective plastic but pull it slowly across the phone's naked glass. I do this because the protective plastic is normally statically charged so doing this will cause the lint to stick to the protective plastic. Then as you're pulling it out, gently apply pressure to the screen protector.

Then seal it down completely, rub it down firmly to ensure it is in close contact in all areas.

***VERY USEFUL TIP***

on my galaxy note 2, i actually messed up my first application and got lint underneath. if this happens to you, IT IS NOT THE END OF THE WORLD!!!

First, go to your newsagent and buy the laminating sticky contact that you normally use to protect books. Alternatively, any type of wide tape that doesnt leave residue will work.

Simply remove the screen protector (use a piece of tape to lift it up without damaging it).

Then cut out a square of the sticky contact (or tape) and stick it onto the underside of the screen protector.

Now you can reapply it as if it were a new screen protector as all the lint and dust will adhere to the contact/tape and the glass screen protector will still be able to cling to your device's screen via static. Best way to do this is to line it up on your phone like i mentioned above, and then slowly peel the tape away. can be a bit tricky.

if you're a perfectionist like me and cant stand to see dust underneath your screen protector, this will save you a lot of time and money =)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Watcher07:
Was that on the Glas.t or the Glas.tR?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] TecQuality:
okay, but this isnt the correct application of the protector, you should apply it without any issue ... :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cescman:
It's the tR version

Yes, I agree I am not supposed to put the protector on this way. This is either spigen or LG's problem for making an uneven surface. And if it's the phone screen problem as others have suggested, replacing the protector is not going to help
[Nexus 5 Accessories] imstill@g:
For me there are too many spots that are identical. Every picture I have seen have the same 3-4 spots. The bottom left corner, the bottom right about an inch away, the top right of the earpiece and some top left of the camera. I could maybe buy the bottom section, but I would also have to accept the two "dimples" on top also. Nope I don't buy that, thickness or rigidness of the tR would maybe be an accepted for the bottom section but the two top spots that are identical in many pictures. I have been pressing time and time again, working out the large bubbles, it's not going to happen. Sadly
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Notechis:
Have exactly the same issue ...

Didnt know a thread already exists ... I will get contacted after 11.11. cause ebay said they are out of office ...

I am using T Version
[Nexus 5 Accessories] fireproofrev:
As I already said in this thread, the SPIGEN protector is 100% even and not the problem here. Check your N5 display and you will see at the top and at the bottom it is not perfectly flat (check it with a lightreflection).

So every perfect flat GLAS protector will have this problem (because they are not flexible enough).
[Nexus 5 Accessories] AceKingNYC:
Same here!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] busab:
I ordered a glas.tr off of Amazon last week. Its being shipped from China, which is very surprising.

Has everyone's been shipped directly from China? I still haven't received it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cescman:
Just if anyone is still trying to remove the bubbles, I did it this way to remove the tough final bits (in addition to the above method)

Essentially the protector together with the phone were bent very slightly... the protector will deform a bit and stick on the phone
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rockafellor:
can you upload a picture =)?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cescman:
:confused: I have been reading on the forum since nexus one... but new to here as a member and contributing new posts... so I don't know how to upload a photo. I am only able to post a link
[Nexus 5 Accessories] imstill@g:
You can keep your OPINION as an opinion, so according to you,LG a company who had been making millions of displays for decades have exactly the same spot on every 5 inch display they made in this forum, but SPIGEN who is having a fist run in a device that was just released is not at fault. You have no way if proving you assertions other than a picture of one phone with an uneven display. Which could be true, but they should have ran test on the device. Period. They may be 100% flat, but that is not what the device needs. It's a SPIGEN problem. They made the the protector for the phone, not the other way around.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Notechis:
THAT is not the problem ...

I have different points do not match your theory .... At some parts it is still not adhesive enough ... very minor parts ... but still to see
[Nexus 5 Accessories] rockafellor:
Go to post reply, down there you have a section named attach files. There you need to click on manage attachments and in there you are able to upload images etc.

Sent from my francofied Nexus 5

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WORD!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cm89:
Completely agree with this. The screen protector seems perfect, but the glass on the phone is slightly distorted at the bottom, and slightly to the right of the centre at the top where everyone is getting bubbles. This is LG's mistake, not Spigens.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cescman:
Got it and the post edited. Thanks

And it doesn't matter it's LG or Spigen's problem anyway, as long as the problem can be solved (although I don't think I have to solve their problem as a customer)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Rattles:
even if you are right (which i don't think you are), it still doesn't change the fact that this is 100% Spigen problem. just like you buy a screen protector for your phone and not a phone for your screen protector, Spigen makes a product for LG and nice vice versa. if Spigen wants to sell a product and claim that it is compatible with a certain model, it better fit it perfectly even if the LG screen is shaped like a curly fry.

with that said, Spigen contacted me yesterday and asked me for my order number and some pictures of the issue which i provided them with. i will keep you updated and let you know what they say.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] imstill@g:
I would happily solve it, if I could. I have tried pressure, putting weight on it overnight. Strangely the answer could be a colored border because then it would not be visible and no one would be the wiser. I prefer the glass though. I hate the sharp edges that the t model has or I would just order it. The other option could be the nano , but it had the same edge issue.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] fireproofrev:
As I saw the pictures, not every N5 phone has exact the same "uneven" spots. My own N5 has a bigger "dent" at the bottom of the glas and a very little at the top. When every N5 display glas is just a bit different it is IMPOSSIBLE for SPIGEN to create an "all fitting" GLASS protector.

That is what I meant. Surely SPIGEN should have checked befor if there is a problem with the application. The result would have been that there is no glas protector at all from SPIGEN

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I can upload later a picture of the "dents" in my N5 screen glas. In normal usage they are not noticable but they are there! And I am pretty sure most of you will have them, too (I already saw pictures of other N5 having the same)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] johnnybrav0:
Whatever it is I know we all want it fixed. If I'm paying for something with my hard earn cash I want it to work the way it was suppose to work. We can argue about the theory till the cows come home. Spigen just need to fix it and honor our replacement. That's it. So can people please start sharing if Spigen has sent them new glass screen replacement and has those replacement work for them? Thanks for the help in this guys.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] jeremy8000:
The variances from N5 to N5 in terms of installed screen flatness or curvature will be negligible when compared to that of one Spigen SP to another, as the N5's screen is rigidly locked into place by the rest of the device where the SP has nothing to mitigate its inherent flexibility, with only its proximity to the desired curvature/flatness and quality of adherent to ensure it can be set perfectly.

It is Spigen's responsibility to ensure that their accessory properly matches the topography of the screen to which it is designed to overlay. Since people are evidently having few issues with the GLAS.t SLIM model, it appears that the fault lies either with the manufacturing design or process of the GLAS.tR SLIM (though it''s worth noting that, being thicker, it will also be more rigid than the non-rounded counterpart, making for a smaller permissible margin of error).

As to checking application, it is possible they initially produced test samples against a CAD file which didn't 100% perfectly render the final device, or, if they tested it against a production device, that their manufacturing process went awry and something such as a slight deviation in the heat or chemical tempering imbued a slight undesired curve (or lack thereof) on part of the screen.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] apristel:
^ what the professor said...

Kidding fyi.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] liquid150:
Has anybody else successfully installed the T? I know we have at least one.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Notechis:
I do not blame SPIGEN for that problem ... this can happen ...

All I want is a functional protection for that money. They can do a replacement or ship other protectors as far as they are good.

The cases are outstanding ;)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] comminus:
Phone is en route to my office. I'm going to install the glas.t protector tonight at home and take some pictures regardless of installation success.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] gregc2009:
I received my .t version last night. I too have the same issue with a slight bubble at the bottom. Doing the reflection 'test' I can see why it does it. I also received the XtremeGuard screen protector talked about here.

I'll put up with the slight bubble lift for the glass smooth operation. The XtremeGuard has that familiar rubbery drag to it.

I hope Spigen can find a fix because it really is a nice piece.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Notechis:
Exactly one of the "bubbles" I have at that place ... and there is nothing with the screen
[Nexus 5 Accessories] clovis_ll:
After more than 24 hours with the glass T.slim, that right there is the exact place where my bubble is.. And another on the left side of the notification light..

Its really annoying. I'm still waiting for spigen's reply to my email about it...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Notechis:
Here you go
[Nexus 5 Accessories] laur3n.newm4n:
I think I am just going to order the Glass.t for now. I'm sick of the factory film with NEXUS5 splashed across my screen, and I want SOMETHING on it. If the edges of it crack at some point, I'll just order the Glass.tR if the problems are resolved. I am sick of waiting for this.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] KaylordTheuZ:
That's the T version? As I see rounded shape of the corners, this should be the tR one... Did I misunderstood the difference? :confused:

In case, is there any t Vs TR image available? Thanks :)
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Notechis:
They have round corners, here too ...

The thickness seems to be the same,too at Nexus 5
[Nexus 5 Accessories] fireproofrev:
here, I have taken a picture that you also can see what the issue with the N5 screen is. When you remove your glas protector you also will see it on your screen.

You see the grid in the reflection is not perfectly in the marked area. This is exactly the spot where everybody has his "big bubble". And I do NOT have any screenprotectors on my display.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] imstill@g:
Think of the tR as beveled edges. This one appears to have flat sharp edges. Like it's simply cut, and it will scrape your thumb up and be very annoying. A tpu case would render that a non issue.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Notechis:
I cannot remove it for now, cause it is unprotected ...

But I did something similar and didnt find that issue
[Nexus 5 Accessories] comminus:
This is very disconcerting. I think I'll be putting in for an RMA if my phone has warped glass. I don't think that sort of defect is something we should accept.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] imstill@g:
I'm sure you feel you are right, every screen on here is warped, that's a non issue now. The bottom line is as follows. Said product does not work as advertised. No matter who is at fault.

No one here will be returning the phone so they can use SPIGEN SGP Glas tR screen protectors. They WILL be returning the product that we are all unhappy with. I have used SPIGEN for about 6 years now on a multitude of phones. Glas t, glas tR, glas nano on my S4. I know they make quality products and as a result I have always bought from them ams sung their praises. They have messed up in this product, it need to be addressed, that is all.

Same situation. I dont want to scratch it while its off. Then i would be really upset. For now its just a qc issue in my mind.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] comminus:
If the defect is with the phone, why wouldn't you return the defective device? I won't return the device specifically so I can use a glass screen protector, I'm not going to accept a defect in the glass on a new phone.

here's some conjecture:

If the warping is uniform I can see spigen working out a solution. However if this is a manufacturing defect, it is highly likely that these are not uniform. In that case, it may not be possible for spigen to resolve the issue.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] live_0978:
Main question for me is is this screen protector oleophibic?
[Nexus 5 Accessories] comminus:
Yes it is.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] live_0978:
That's great, I might have to get me one then. Hope it's compatible with the Ringke Hybrid Bumper cos that's what I've gone for, they've had more positive reviews than spigen.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/r.html?R.../dp/B00G00TX16/ref=pe_385721_37986871_TE_item