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[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] adorkablejuliep:
I never said it was scratch proof. I know scratches will happen if under the wrong conditions or just from daily wear and tear over time but 3 weeks of occasional usage in a bag with keys? After the first hairline scratch I noticed one week in, I started babying my phone/bag thinking I was treating my purse too roughly (which I don't usually because it cost me an unfathomable amount guys could never understand lol) but it just got worse and deeper. Granted, I could have that 1 out of 500 or 10,000 phones with glass & build that didn't meet Samsung standards and my prior phones could have been the standard, but then again, that would still be Samsung's fault (I get 1:10,000 is a small margin of error, just saying). It is a product they release under their brand so they should take full responsibility and can't place blame on individual manufacturers since it is their job to know what goes into the phone that is stamped with their name.

My halo goes pretty far into the screen so while that could be a temporary solution for some, it wouldn't work for my white tmo variant. Mine is most noticeable when my screen is displaying something white, oddly. You see a 1/5" of fuzz on the edges that obstructs and darkens the screen.

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I went back to my S5 for a bit but the screen ended up feeling too small for me. Tried the LG G3, 6+, and OPO but N4 won with functionality. The stylus is hard to leave once you get used to it and use it regularly. That OPO though...

I guess I could be like that one guy who keeps switching out N4's but I think the halo/screen gap issue is too common to go through all that effort.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] arjun90:
That's a great idea. Where do I pick up one of these skins?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] cteal59:
Following this with interest

Just bought my Note 4 (T-mobile) a week ago tomorrow and so far just reading and taking notes on the various screen protectors being tested. Because I had to do something to protect my phone, I bought the Otterbox Defender with the protective screen. Not happy with the plastic protector, but it did save my phone today. For the first time ever since owning a cell phone (2 1/2 years +), I put it on top of my car and drove off. I heard it as it bounced off the trunk and right away knew what it was. Quickly checked the seat beside me, no phone. Stopped the car and jumped out and could see it in the street about 100+ feet behind me. I started to run for it but saw I'd never make it before the light changed and a flood of cars came up the 4-lane, so I quickly drove thru the grass median and took off towards the phone. Once across from it (the light had changed by now), I cut through the median again and straight across 2 lanes of traffic, blocking the traffic from running over the phone while I reached out and grabbed it (I may have actually got out of the car and grabbed it, I don't remember because I was in panic mode). I never looked at the oncoming traffic, too embarrassed I guess and afraid I wouldn't have the nerve to pull across if I saw the cars near me, but I did hear one slight squeal of tires. I was cursed at by another motorist coming from a parking lot in front of me, but I really didn't care. The phone was face down on the pavement when I picked it up and there was a few tiny scuffs to the Defender case and the plastic protector had come loose at the bottom of the case and was protruding, but the phone glass was intact. I went home shaking like a leaf and took it out of the case and examined it carefully, not a scratch anywhere on the phone. Popped the protector back in at the bottom and except for one little blemish on it at the bottom where it came loose, all is well. I've used the phone the rest of the day and so far, it seems perfectly fine. It actually held up better than me! Guess I'll keep using it until I read about something here worth a try!

PS>While this is not exactly about the different glass protectors, I hope it's ok to post this here due to letting others know that the Defender protected my phone in this one instance.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] RaymondPJR:
I've never believed that Gorilla glass was free from scratching. There had been plenty of reports that it does scratch. I've always used screen protectors and probably always will. I have a temporary solution of three cobbled together, cheap plastic screen protectors until I decide what else to buy. Cost six bucks a Wal-Mart and my screen is pristine.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] adorkablejuliep:
I believe it scratches, it just takes something more significant to scratch the screen (excluding sand etc), not 'normal' usage unless over extended periods of time. In my years of owning phones naked with gorilla glass, I've never had a scratch from how I use my phone, which I tend to baby knowing I go unprotected. That's the point that I'm trying to make. Not that the phone scratched, but scratched so easily and quickly compared to other Galaxy phones. My Zagg glass has held up better and is scratch free. I don't always buy screen protectors, but when I do, I buy glass, specifically spigen. I love their nano glas.tr line and had intended to buy that for the N4 until they pulled it. Then iloome pulled the plug too. So instead of getting a cheap protector during the 3 weeks to hold me over, I thought I could make do until something better came along but was wrong. As soon as I saw the deep large scratches, I went to BB to grab a Zagg. Lesson learned but I was disappointed in how easy it was to scratch. Hairline I'm okay with but scratches so deep it's visible when the screen is on is another thing. Luckily the glass hides it.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] sdlopez83:
Zero lemon has a really good glass protector, the halo on my black 4 is extremely minimal, I would take a pick but I messed up installing it a few times and I'm going to have to order it again. Work calls at my desk (bastards).

My new zagg comes in today as well.

Black tmob
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] sino8r:
I ended up getting a higher end (allegedly impact resistant) plastic one because of this. I hope it holds up lol! I had a tempered one on my Note 2 for awhile and it served it's purpose well. I don't really have much confidence in this plastic one but maybe GG4 is strong enough in combo than my GG2 on my Note 2. Those drop tests on sand paper (lol!) by Corning doesn't give me much hope!

Oh as far as drops go... A good case with a substantial lip (bezel edge on screen part on the phone) will help with drops as well. Scratches are more difficult to deal with. I just make sure that pocket has nothing else in it. If you a purse or bag, use a little pocket on the sides or insides of bag. Not much else you can do but stay vigilant! Protect the baby lol!
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] htowngator:
Thanks for the tip on glass protectors. I bought the zerolemon today from Amazon so I'm hoping it's acceptable as far as protecting the screen without much halo.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] alejandropascual:
Hello friends.

There is no protective glass halo?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] RaymondPJR:
I can take no more! I'm just going into Zagg at the mall and have them install one of theirs! If there is any halo, they can take it off then and there! This situation is beyond ridiculous!
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mbonus:
I just installed the Zagg glass - There is pretty little halo around the entire outside edge. Its a feature. :D Now my screen has an aura!

I'll probably keep it on for the protection for a while until a bunch of lint and dust collects at the edge. SM-N910T-Black- Made in Vietnam btw
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] johentie:
i was trying to avoid ZAGG... it's so pricey... and people still get halo... I might just go with the HDX...

I cannot get either of them in Canada haha... I have a white ROGERS which is the SM-N910W8

yah the back plastic thing is a VERY bad idea!! i have the white SM-N910W8
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Josborne6:
Just had Zagg rep put on a revised glass to try it. Halo. Should've stopped when my Zero lemon was halo free.

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[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] seoulbrova:
Doesn't work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxC8BOjz82I

At the end of the video skin w/ tempered glass and it doesnt extend.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] JiffyReturns:
So, as promised, here is my HDX InvisibleShield. Sorry for the quality. It fit pretty well, I don't see any halo on it and am quite satisfied. Unfortunately managed 1 dust particle to get underneath it :(.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] jggonzalez:
I just received one of those $5 tempered glass screen protectors from eBay. It is slightly smaller than total screen area to avoid halo. Works great for me because it's case-friendly.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] blastedbilly:
Just received glass straight from zagg. Halo is worse than the Joto i had on before. I think i give up. Apparently, the more it costs, the more halo you get. Maybe i should try a .99 cent one off of ebay. Black att btw
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Josborne6:
That looks good. How is the feel?

sent from my Samsung GALAXY Note® 4
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Venom0642:
No halo here

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mbonus:
You lucky dog. ?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] popcity:
I just received my Zagg to day and saw a halo during installation, requested a refund..
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] RaymondPJR:
Lol! I'm just so frustrated! I have that, 'I want it now!' attitude.

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Well that's not good news!
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] flatronics:
I've been on the hunt for a tempered glass since I got my note 4 last Nov 6. I am from the Philippines and it took a long time for accessories to be available locally. I got my eye on ZAGG TemperedGlass, I was really excited when it finally becomes available, and so I asked the sales lady if she have heared of the issues about the TemperedGlass for Note 4... I showed her some pictures. She said it is normal and would naturally fade once it absorbs heat from the screen, which I doubt. Then I asked her if in case it does not go away (halo/side lifts) will it be covered by warranty? or will I be able to get a refund? But she couldn't give me a definite answers. She was just insisting that it would definitely go away after sometime. But I dont wanna take the risk if it is not covered by the warranty and so I left the store.

I went to another mall just near by the first mall. There are lots of stalls and stores there that sell class A and really cheap accessories. I stopped at one of the store and asked if they have a TemperedGlass for Note 4 and they do. They showed me an Alibaba Tempered glass it cost around 6-7 dollars comapred to Zagg that cost around $34. I took the risk and had the sales lady installed it on my Phone and I am really Happy with the results. There are side lifts around the phone but barely noticeable. It sits right on top of the black border of the screen.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] jggonzalez:
I got a similar one on eBay for a few dollars. I love it because it looks good and doesn't interfere with my case.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] redstarsea:
Nice bro!

I've just ordered 2 from Hongkong via Ali express for $5 :). It will takes a month to get to Canada. I am not in rush so I don't pay $30+ for those..

I bought one (2.5D) for my wife's S5 for $2. It is pretty good.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] JiffyReturns:
Well since it's my first ever application of a protector, I can't complain :).
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] jlczl:
I couldn't take the off center Zagg glass I had gotten installed anymore even though it had no halo. I stopped by another Best Buy and showed it to them. They offered to swap it out right away. I was afraid a replacement would bring the dreaded halo but lo and behold it did not. Perfect placement this time too.

T-Mobile version.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Josborne6:
Prime example of YMMV. I had Zagg try to put one of these on yesterday and it had halo all around. Same phone, carrier and color.

sent from my Samsung GALAXY Note® 4
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] jlczl:
I'm glad I got lucky with my screen. I initially had an AT&T Note 4 and I had bad halo with the Spigen Glass. It's definitely variation in screen production regardless of carrier.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] felloffthetruck:
That looks perfect !

I'm still thinking about removing my Zagg as I got it on a little too high. I have a second Zagg Glass and the Alpha Glass sitting here waiting for action. :p

I just hope I don't end up with worst on the second go around.. :(
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Josborne6:
Definitely! I've had a couple now that are halo free but most are too short on the bottom which drives me nuts because the tactile feel of the capacitive buttons is lost. Yours is a fit I would be content with. The Zagg guy outside of the apple store at my mall is pretty cool. I may have him try a handful of the glasses and see if we get varied results. The one he tried yesterday though definitely wasn't that long on the bottom. He saw the ZeroLemon I had on and asked which one that was. I was doubtful when he said I was nuts for taking that one off to try another. But I can never leave well enough alone. [emoji14]

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[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] luci89:
Possible Zagg Glass Fix

For those of you with Zagg glass that ended up with a halo, I stumbled upon some of the Zagg foam cleaner in a local store and decided to pick it up because it was super cheap. Tried it out when I got home putting around the edges of my phone where the halo was and slowly but surely my halo is starting to go away. It minimized the size of my halo very quickly, i'll admit it isnt really a great cleaner for the zagg glass but I've found a use for it. Hopefully this will help someone.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] k3u:
I'm so mad I order a ZeroLemon from Amazon and they gave me the old verison which doesn't work and it has an ugly square cut out for the home button.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Venom0642:
Send it back tell them you want the new one.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] vectron:
Why do you guys/gals think Amazon carries a new version of ZeroLemon tempered glass? I just talked to ZeroLemon and the NEW version of their tempered glass protector will only be available in US in about 10 days. Therefore, I don't expect Amazon carrying their new protector yet.

Aside from that, anything else worth checking out or is everything still the same with a halo effect?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] SuperMarioGalaxy:
NOT Tempered Glass Screen Protector related but I got myself an Original Samsung Screen Protector and I have a VERY minor halo. Other than that unnoticeable feature, I quite like it. It has a good feel after a day and it hasn't scratched. Its also crystal clear. Can recommend. Fits with case well. Feel with the S-Pen (boy do I love this) is great, no probs with pressure sensitivity and no trails. It takes a bit of fingerprints, nothing serious and after its smudged the S-Pen leaves skidmarks that can be seen with darker BG. No biggie for me.

Posted in case you guys wanted to know.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] furfmonkey:
i went to best buy today and paid $7 for a guy to install my zagg invisibleshield glass took 5 min and not a single halo in sight.. also they price matched amazon at $22 instead of 39
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] flatronics:
Would you mind posting pictures,please?

Thanks!!
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] sdlopez83:
Which color device and carrier?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] furfmonkey:
sorry i took so long to reply (10 yr old son lol) anyways upon looking at my note 4 (black verizon) it does have the edges lifting as of this morning (guess they pulled up overnight) ugh... i read elsewhere that the HDX zagg does not have the halo effect and is actually stronger protection can anyone help me out with this? if so im just gonna goto best buy and make them swap it out.. it is also a dry applicated protector and according to the zagg site offers better screen protection http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/hdx-screen-protector

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[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mty msi:
Not sure the HDX is superior protection to Zagg's tempered glass protector because it's 3H hardness rating as opposed to 9H for the tempered glass but Zagg does claim it's got "extreme shaterproof protection" which is why I use a protector. Others here on the forum and on Zagg's website have installed the HDX without a halo most likely because it's not glass. I've had an HDX for over a week that I just haven't got around to installing but I'm expecting no halo. I'm thinking it's the solution to no halo and a reasonable degree of protection in a drop along with a case.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] furfmonkey:
im reading that the glass protector is harder but chips and cracks easy... the hdx has multiple layers including 3x shatter protection than glass... other than the glass feeling like there is no protector, i dont really see any positives... i used zagg before on my other phones and got used to the extra drag ..im playing games on my note 4 with the glass like reckless racing and flick football and im messing up lol seems the drag from the hd and hdx gave me a lil bit more precision for gaming

HDX

VS

Glass

Oil-Resistant Nano-Coating

Fortified Scratch-Resistant Tempered Glass

Premium Screen Protection Layer

Easy Installation Adhesive
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] RaymondPJR:
I also got the Zagg Invisibleshield at the mall a few days ago. It's on just slightly crooked but right now I don't care! No halo! It is smooth, the S-Pen glides with no drag! Lastly, its not a fingerprint magnet and what few smudges you get come right off! Very sharp and professional looking! I didn't get as good a price ($42.00 installed), but I was fed up and am happy now to not have the aggravation of reading this thread looking for something to cover the curved edges.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Venom0642:
If you're talking about the ZAGG HDX then yes for all those that don't know it's 100% free halo and smooth and S-Pen does work with no issues.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] ayeitschris:
got the revised version of the tempered glass from Zagg and i still have the halo :(.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] bluetoothless:
Same here[emoji22]
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] RaymondPJR:
No, I'm talking about the tempered glass! The HDX is plastic! I have no halo, but the installation is on just a little crooked. The button cutout might even be slightly off, hard to tell since it is on crooked but not by much. It doesn't cover the whole screen, but the gap between where it ends and where my case begins is small! I'm happy with it!

EDIT: I can't post pictures cause my backup phone won't boot. I have a black T-Mobile version.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Venom0642:
Ahh got you.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Sean Z:
Hey, do you mind posting the Amazon link where it's $22? I tried showing them one for $25 and they said they only price match the ones that are sold by Amazon, not by some random seller.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] furfmonkey:
i did a search for note 4 glass zagg and when the main page comes up it shows this

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=zagg+glass+note+4

if it says "prime" next to it that means its from amazon currently its $21.54 make sure you show them that particular page because if you open the other one for some reason the prime dissappears.. i had the same issue and went to the mgr and they accepted it no probs... i did however return my glass because it was giving halos and now hav the zagg HDX with no halos and i love it and its even cheaper i think its $39.99 at best buy and $17.23 on amazon
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Sean Z:
I was just there today and they said that this new batch of tempered glass would not give any halos. When did you get yours? Should I get the HDX instead? Is it smudge resistant?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] masri1987:
i have a iloome 8h smartflex glass protector ... question,, how tough is the adhesive if i choose to take it off to clean lint or what not... or am i screwed if lint is on the adhesive... ?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] sah0724:
what's a good cheap tempered glass? Or should I just pick up a cheap 5 dollar protector on ebay?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mikespe:
I just got the Xtreme Guard Tempered Glass screen protector and their regular model just in case. They had an 85% off sale last week so I stocked up. I haven't put one on yet but when I do I'll update
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Josborne6:
Probably a crap shoot. Is it alot? Or just a speck? It will be hard to lift without touching adhesive as it is so thin and flexible. If you can get it up safely without touching the adhesive, removing it should be fine.

sent from my Samsung GALAXY Note® 4

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Iloome Screen mate flex 8H on black T-Mobile. Halo free. The two left and bottom right corners aren't completely adhered but it's an extremely small amount. Very hard to see unless your looking for it. Only been two days, but the corners are actually laying better as time goes on... YMMV. This is just my result.

Impressions:

Looks - great! Larger than the small tempered glasses that are halo free. Crystal clear and no adhesive border like the ZeroLemon (previous favorite) or Supershieldz. Looking straight on, you can hardly tell it's there.

Install - just as easy as the other tempered glasses. Its thinner so you have to take a little more care, but some basic process. Requires a little squeegeeing but was easy with the supplied card and cloth.

Feel - someone coming from plastic will love it, coming from a ZeroLemon or mybat, it won't feel the same. Not bad by any means just not as slick. Added five coats of rain-x and now it's pretty dang close.

Overall, this is my new protector till something better comes along. Something to note® ? is the corners while barely noticeably on my black model, would be completely unnoticeable on a white model. I'll post some updated pictures in a week or so to show how it's holding up.

sent from my Samsung GALAXY Note® 4
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Sean Z:
Do you mind linking it? I think I found it, but I might be looking at the wrong one.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] deadtorights:
I bought some too from Xtreme Guard Spartan Tempered Glass Screen Protector but didn't receive it yet.

Did you have the change to install it? If so, how is it?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] masri1987:
yeah i def love my iloome, it's just two specks, my OCD is killing me lol but i'll deal with it, no biggie. No halo at all, and very very easy installation method. best purchase so far not sure why others weren't liking it.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] black06c230:
Ordered from Xtreme Guardz too for the wife and hers fits perfect no issues. Got one for me when I got my Note 4 and it's way diff than hers and has the "halo."

Samething happened with 2 iPhone 6+ ones I ordered. Order 2 at the same time and sent 2 diff ones. Like a crap shoot with them.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Ricey:
I'm actually using the iloome flex on my black t-mobile as well. My Verizon one started lifting off pretty badly on all sides. I think it's due to weak static adhesive and temperature, plus it was pretty thick for a flexible glass protector. So far the iloome has been perfect. No halo and it's static adhesive seems a lot stronger than the verizon flexible.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] bleuiko:
Is this still glass? On the site it doesn't really say that it is glass... extremely flexible. Maybe I'm looking at the wrong thing. Do you have a link?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Josborne6:
Its glass.

iloome Galaxy Note4 / Note 4 ScreenMate Flex Flexible Glass 8H Hardness Premium Screen Protector with Oleophobic Coating by iloome http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NB9ET2W/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_abvMub0HPVTEY

sent from my Samsung GALAXY Note® 4