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[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] cyphomatic:
New mail from Rhinoshield:

Hello,

We have actually conducted our own test with flash on. We have also email some of our Z3C customers to carried out some independent test for us as well. (Quite a few people are having the same issue but some are fine.) We still conclude the misalignments are the main issue. However, we realize the difficult to get a prefect application due to the really tight fit.*

Therefore we decided to send*a free replacement back shield with shipping fee on our cost.*

Do let your friend and others knows about our replacement policy! Please do ask them to contact us for a free replacement back, since not everyone would experience the flash problem.*

Once again, thanks for your support and understanding.

P.S. The back shield should be ready in two weeks.

Evolutive Labs

This looks more like it.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] adamk7:
That's pretty cool of them
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] swasoose:
Great. Nice to know they are listening to us.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] JumpingShadow:
Got the same new mail from Rhinoshield before I even had the time to send them an email back. It's great to see that they decided not charging us for the replacement shipping at least. Even if they make it sound like an extra service coming from them even if they're not faulty, I don't care as long as i get a correct back protector for no additional cost.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] xerophyll:
rhino shield crash guard bumper

hi guys,

sorry if im posting in the wrong thread but just want to let u know, the people at rhino shield is currently doing a research on a kickstarter project for the crash shield bumper for the z3/z3c...so maybe if enough of us emailed them inquiring about this, they will probably do it! ;)

more details in here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56353548&postcount=31
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] session030213:
Does anyone here have a picture or a review of the VSTR front/back set (found on Amazon - I can't link yet :()?

I scanned this thread and don't think I saw one... The cut for the front only and the front/back set on that page are different - I don't really want the corner cut out, so I'm wondering if anyone can verify that it's full end-to-end cut.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] hmsdh:
I have ordered both rhino shield and Ultimate Shield maximum protection, really interested to see which is great.

i would really like to try out the hammer thing like in the video of rhino shield :D<3
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] MrZippo:
Did you order the UltimateShield tempered glass one?

Having used both I much prefer the UltimateShield.

I find the corners more rounded, has no sharp edges, also I find that the feel is much smoother and attracts less fingerprints on the UltimateShield.

Oh and it's a hell of a lot cheaper than the Rhinoshield!!!!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] hmsdh:
No i don't think so

http://www.ultimateshield.co.uk/sony-xperia-z3-compact-screen-protector/

this is what i bought.

what do you recommend the tempered glass one? but it doesn't have a protector for the back. i am concerned about the glass cracking issue

i used a Xperia S which is pretty robust for a phone. kinda worried about Z3c glasses. :confused:
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] MrZippo:
That's the one I got for my back too.

I did have both the Rhino front and back.

But like some others on here I had a problem with the flash led due to the cutout not being big enough on the Rhino.

Because of this I decided to buy the Ultimateshield maximum protection and also the Ultimateshield front tempered glass, this one here http://www.ultimateshield.co.uk/sony-xperia-z3-compact-tempered-glass-screen-protector/

The maximum protection is a film like material and is applied with soapy water.

I am currently using that on the back of my phone having taken the Rhinoshield off, The phone's back is not slippery at all now. In terms of protection I think if it was to take a hefty drop then the film material won't be as protective as say the Rhinoshield.

But for the time being I am keeping it on until Rhinoshield send out the revised replacement in about 2 weeks time.

In terms of the front tempered glass protector, the Ultimateshield wins hands down for me. The bonus being that it is much cheaper than the Rhinoshield.

I personally haven't had a problem (touchwood) with my back glass cracking.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Dsteppa:
Lets go people! Spread the word!!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] mattdm:
On the UltimateShield tempered glass, what are the cutouts like? Are the speaker cutouts from the edge, like a U-shape? Or are they actual holes that fit around the speaker grills?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] cyphomatic:
How does the ultimate shield perform when it comes to the the edges? Is it as tight to the frame as the rhino? Saw some other glass screenprotector, wich missed the edges of the screen by multiple mm's.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] MrZippo:
Guys check out the pics I posted a few pages back

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56346226&postcount=213

The Ultimateshield has about a 0.01mm gap from the edge but it's not even noticable, also because of this you don't get the sharp edge feeling that you get with the Rhino.

I have uploaded a pic to try to show you and so that you can see the cutouts.

Hope it helps
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] cyphomatic:
Good to have an alternative when the lacking of decent oliphobic coating on the Rhino is bugging me over the top.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] MrZippo:
From my experience I find the Ultimateshield better than the Rhino in terms of fit and feel and the bonus is it's much cheaper!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] cyphomatic:
Sure, but impact protection is more important to me, as long as I can't find a decent wallet case. Still 37 days until Tuff-luv.com has a leather case available.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] MrZippo:
Is this good enough for you?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRjpkPkBlDc
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] cyphomatic:
Nice vid, but no real droptest or proof for high impact protection. Will probably try it when I got a decent wallet.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] DHTC:
Got my ultimateshield glass front yesterday to replace the standard sony screen protector.

Without a doubt much better. I applied the ultimateshield glass protector by cleaning the screen then fully submerging it in a bowl of water so no dust would get on it.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] toshin9:
thank you for your contributions to this thread. I have gone for the Ultimateshield tempered glass front and film for the rear - along with the ringke fusion case.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] giute88:
Might seem like a stupid question, but unsure on how to interpret. You saying that you dipped the phone into a bowl and applied it under water? Or just washed it off? ^^
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] monsieur_debile:
Yes i used same process for plastic protector films and it did work although it was much harder with plastic protectors

Clean up you screen as usual from the recommendations of manual

Put phone and tempered glass into water, fit and adjust them in the water until you fix them perfectly

Remove the phone and clean up all bubbles and condensations

It should normally eliminates most of dust

Yes it sounds crazy but it works much butter than usual technique as far as Sony waterproof on Z3 Compact lets get your phone submerged into water for over an half of hour
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] MrZippo:
Oh i never knew you could do that!!!!!

I will give it a go next time, but for now I am very happy with the Ultimateshield.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] pipspeak:
Anyone know if there's a US supplier for Ultimate Shield?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] sillieidiot:
you could buy it through amazon uk if you wanted to.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] DHTC:
Yeah I tried applying it dry but dust kept getting on it before I could put the screen protector on. So being as the phone is waterproof, I cleaned the screen free of fingerprints etc and then placed it in a bowl of water. I did the same to the screen protector.

Then I just placed the protector into the same bowl of water and put it onto the front of the phone screen. Being glass it was much easier to adjust on the screen than the plastic film type.

Just make sure when you apply it in water to push as much water out when you apply it on. After its done and your happy, take it out and dry it off. You will find of course water still under the protector. Just slowly push the water out and in my case I did this along with a hair dryer at low heat.

I'm really happy with the ultimateshield. Does not seem to attract fingerprints much and much better feel than a plastic film type.

It is a few mm's smaller than the screen but not much. Has cutouts for the speakers, camera and sensor. The edges are also smooth and not sharp. I'm currently using a cheap s line tpu case and it fits fine with it.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] LastQuark:
I placed pics for the Orzly front and no-name brand back tempered glass here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56450559

This is the best combo protection I have tried to date.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] monsieur_debile:
Most of tempered glasses are equal in quality

Its only matter of cutout and thickness shape

Apparently the worst one belongs to Rhino for not being a real tempered glass, something between it and plastic protector.

Just be careful about the cutout and all will be fine with these tempered glasses though
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] cyphomatic:
Can't compare the Rhino with tempered glass. Totally different materials. It's a polymere protector, or plastic if you like. Can't say it is the worst either. It's main purpose is impact protection. Wich is to say excellent for the few serious drops it made until now.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] smanet:
Just did the same me too: ordered the maximum protection from eBay store (free postage to Italy too), but noticed a little later that the tempered glass was... just another thing. For now I think I'll stay with the maximum: is it that "worse" than the tempered glass?

I'll look for a bumper too... Any suggestions?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Dsteppa:
Seems like DevilCase has their front and rear tempered glass protector ready:

http://www.twdevilcase.com/index.php?menu=prod_detail&mid=2&did=9&pid=1086

I guess it won't be to long before they come with their own bumpers:good:

On their Facebook page they wrote that they will be working on a bumper for the Z3 first after that, one for the Compact.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] xerophyll:
may i interest you in rhino shield's crash guard bumper for the z3 compact, sir? ;)

http://www.evolutivelabs.com/pages/crashguard-sony-z3-compact
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] macklobell:
What is the best tempered glass (front and back ) for the Xperia z3 compact? It seems the only front and back one is VSTN one but it has a blue tint. Also, the Rhino shield only has a front tempered glass and it's possible that amazon UK may incur foreign transaction fees on your charge card.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] sillieidiot:
yeah it depends on the CC you are using and whether they charge or not. but if they do, it's usually a small amount, like under 5 bucks. whatever, cost 5 bucks more, but you're protecting like a $600 phone.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] macklobell:
Does anyone make a front and back tempered glass for this device? I cant locate one other that the blue tint one on amazon.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Michealtbh:
Without a doubt Ultimate Shield. I've said before in this thread that I've tried loads (on different devices) and these are the best. Not a single bad report from anyone in this thread

http://amzn.to/1rWmBrS
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] kekec777:
Wooow

I didnt know you could buy for the back glass!

Thanks! :)
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Nug_:
I'm pretty sure the Ultimate Shield doesn't come with back glass...
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] smanet:
I've seen it, but I'm quite concerned about release time, and costs for custom fees/handling and shipping. :(
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] playagiron:
Hi,

I just got this: http://www.ultimateshield.co.uk/sony-xperia-z3-compact-screen-protector/

I selected "MAXIMUM protection", but it is really a film, no tempered glass. Also, application unde rwater seems strange, will do it tonight.

About the side pieces, are they necessary?? They are so small seem they would come off easily, plus its plastic anyhow so what to protect?

I also got a tempered glass for the front so thinking of installing only the back film.

Or you think the film is strong enough against scratches also for the front??

I think I'd prefer the bit softer/more mate feeling of the ultimate shield over glass, but have it in the pocket with keys etc. so scratchproof comes first.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] MrZippo:
Yeah the front protector on that is not tempered glass, it's a film like substance and the feel would be not as smooth.

I didn't apply the front film, just the back, top, bottom and sides, So I don't know how good it is against scratches as such but the back cover seemed to be doing pretty good but I have since got a clear case for my phone (added protection)

I got the UltimateShield premium tempered glass protector on the front.

When I first applied the side pieces I thought they would come off easily but to my surprise once they have dried (give it about 12 hours) they hardened up and stick really well!

It looks like it would take quite abit of force to take it off!!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] pipspeak:
Have you tried Orzly glass on any phones?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Michealtbh:
Yep, had one in my Nexus 4 or 5. Decent but not great
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] acemadmav:
Ultimateshield front glass is absolutely perfect for me: well cut, perfectly clear and good for fingerprints. best buy so far
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Dsteppa:
So far everyone has been pleased with Ultimateshield's tempered glass protector, maybe we should mass mail them for a rear tempered glass protector.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] acemadmav:
i would buy one immediately!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] cenasecoisas:
i also have ultimate shield and it is really great
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] LastQuark:
Don't bother. I did already several weeks ago. They will push for their PET solution at the back.

The eBay no-name brand back protector is perfect enough.

---------- Post added at 03:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:47 PM ----------

No doubt the Ultimate Shield is good. I chose the Orzly because of it's 0.24mm thickness. I thought 0.30mm is too thick for the front glass. Orzly must have improved a lot on their Z3 version. It is as perfect as it should be.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] MrZippo:
You got a link to that no-name brand back protector???
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] LastQuark:
Sure. Here you go:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/181552479537?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&var=480523753654

Don't get their front cover since it has that L-corner cut at the proximity sensor.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Dsteppa:
Oh don't worry, I bought 4 of those no name brand back protectors even before I bought my Ultimate Shield front's so I'm all good. But I'm just saying, since so many people are so satisfied with their Ultimate Shield front tempered glass protector, we might be able to achieve something. Look at Rhinoshield's bumper, at first it was only for iSheep phones, but the community made them change their mind, why wouldn't it be possible to do the same with Ultimate Shield?

As for the difference between 0.24 vs .3 in my opinion that's purely a mental thing, most people really won't notice a difference at all!:good::highfive:
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Michealtbh:
Maybe they've changed but I found the oleophobic coating wore off quickly on the Orzly
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Spongeworthy:
How's the Ultimateshield's oleophobic coating compared to the bare screen?

Nillkin's tempered glass screen protector is noticeably worse, my finger doesn't glide past the screen like it does without it, there's noticeable resistance. It also attracts grease and oils from my hand like mad, really disappointed tbh.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] monsieur_debile:
there is no magic, tempered glasses are essentially all same

Only cutout may differ and thickness

Cheap chinese tempered glasses = same quality

Why people think Ultimate Shield or whatever glass tempered are better because its reliable american/european reseller?

For the record, Ultimate sells them for 10/12 eur in Europe

Ali/Ebay, chinese tempered glasses cost about 10 usd, some are cheaper, some are pretty much same, sightly cheaper because chinese work conditions are worse, low salary, they maybe sell in more volume

I noticed i used a very good asian tempered glass, Glass-M for Xperia Z, at the bottom of their website, a brand called ''Mocolo''

Many aliexpress tempered glasses mention this brand on their description details

Personally, people should more focus on the cutout (and possibly proximity and photo sensor when cutouts are badly cut) than asking same refrain about quality because we don't know
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] pipspeak:
Does that back protector have any impact on the flash? Is there enough of a gap around the LED?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] phantomblu:
I pulled off the corner of my glass protector to get rid of a piece of dust. But there's a bit of a dark splatch in the corner; I guess it's not adhering tight enough to the screen. Any suggestions to fix this?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] pipspeak:
The corner of my protector lifted slightly when I was trying to get a case on and I've not managed to get it stuck properly down again, creating a light patch on the corner. I can live with it. Have you tried some water to try and revitalize the adhesive?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] phantomblu:
The water didn't help.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] SPEEDHAMMER:
iLLumiShield Negative Experience

Hi guys,

received my front and back protector films from iLLumiShield (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M14N86Q/ref=oss_product). Installation is almost impossible. Everytime i peel off the protective layer, it just pulls the entire protector off. I had to use a pen knife to carefully separate the top layer which left a tiny scuff. Whats more amusing is the response from the seller when i raised a query. This is an excerpt: "You can slightly bend the shields at the top corners to get the liners off if somehow they did not peel off clean with the tab adhered to the liner." A joke considering the liner has to be peeled after installation, and bending would actually leave a dent on the protector. Heck, even Xtremeguard which is quarter of the price is miles better.

Will get my refund thanks to Amazon!. So morale of the story: ditch this product. Im gonna get Skinomi or tempered glass.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Nighte:
I posted this in the cases thread, but since I have the protector on as well I figure it may be of interest in this thread too!

I removed a few of the images since they were of the back of the case and phone.

Here's my compact with the clear and smoked Ringke case along with Ultimate Shield tempered glass screen protector and the Z2 dock!

Hopefully the photos will answer most of your questions.

As for the dock, the Z2 dock fits well. There's a little bit of space even with the case (no inserts can be used) but it works well. Without a case, you can fit one of the inserts in for a near perfect hold of the phone.

Clear Ringke Case

Smoked Ringke Case

I recommend all of the accessories mentioned in this post!

Hope these were helpful!
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Eason85:
Ok so all was going well with my ultimate shield tempered glass until I dropped my phone tonight about 1.5 feet from my lap onto my wood floor. The protector had cracked in half! Is this the expected performance?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Dsteppa:
What do you prefer?

Having your actual screen cracked or the protector?:p

Your screen didn't receive damage I assume, so I guess the screenprotector did it's job.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Eason85:
I sent them an email about what happened and got this reply: "Hi Douglas,

Thanks for your message.

We are sorry to hear that. That is strange.

Don't worry, we will send you a replacement on Monday.

Best regards

"

Very kind of them.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] FranzDages:
Just got an email from dbrand that their front and back protectors for the z3 compact are now available.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] gadgetman04:
Just waiting for my Z3C but I don't want to touch it before getting back and front protectors for it.

I read from this thread that the Ultrashield is the way to go for the front.

It what about the back? Tempered glass protector or vinyl Type one which will give it gripe.

What's the recommendation for the back?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Dsteppa:
I got

http://ep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-38148694942392/sony-xperia-z3-compact-dark-wood-skin-protector-18.gif

Plus tempered glass for the back
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] gadgetman04:
Picture didn't work
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Dsteppa:
Should work now

Sent from my D5803
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] gadgetman04:
Looks sexy! Do they do dark wood colours?

Is that just a skin or a protective cover too?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] Dsteppa:
What do you mean other colours?

They have dark wood and another wood. www.skinomi.com

They don't protect against impact but against scratches for sure!

Sent from my D5803
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] gadgetman04:
Suppose if the back cracked you would never know until you remove the back skin lol.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] winston6969:
Well just received my evolutive labs replacement rear protection as promised, it's exactly the same as the original one that caused flash issues?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] hmsdh:
Rhinoshield attached ....:o

feels premium, dropped to test from about waist height. nithing happened. :D
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] winston6969:
Does the flash illuminate the rear shield?

This was a problem with the first batch of rhinoshields for the z3 compact. They admitted fault and said they would amend it a send a replacement rear shield to anyone who experienced this problem.

I received my replacement the other daybbut it seems to be exactly the same as the original..
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] cyphomatic:
I succeeded applying the replacement without interference with the flashlight. Despite the, again, unnecessary narrow cut.

Edit: did some more testing and compared with former model. It is the same. It's less interference, but still there. When making close ups it's ok, but in a wider area, the flashlight is absorbed. No more RHINOSHIELD for me, ever again.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] cyphomatic:
Does this protector interfere with the flashlight? Looking for a rhino alternative.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] gadgetman04:
I have just bought this of eBay UK: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=371176299350

Pretty much same as posted. I will apply it in a bit and get back to you see if it messes with the flash.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] cyphomatic:
For those who have a brand new rhino, use a similar cutout with a cutter knife if you don't want flash interference. Don't mind the state of my rhino. At least I made some use out of it. Tested in complete and medium dark.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] gadgetman04:
Can you post what the interference looks like! I just fitted my rear shield and the pics look fine to me.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] cyphomatic:
See post #204 for example.

Do you own a white version?
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] gadgetman04:
No black
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] cyphomatic:
Might be something to do with the combination of the rhino and device color. White is much more reflective. Evo labs told some people experience it, others don't.
[Xperia Z3 Compact Accessories] gadgetman04:
Could it be with the material there using? Because my rear glass protector wasn't a rhino one it's cheap eBay one.