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[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] sniickers:
I just got my iloome flex in the mail. Running to the bank now, when I get back. I will install and post pictures. I always use the hot shower technique. I clean my work space on the counter thorougly. Turn shower on hot, let run for about 5 mins with the door closed. Take my shirt off. Then when I go in, I keep it running the whole time. Wash and dry my hands thoroughly. And go at it. Never has failed me for a successful application. Wish we luck either way.

Btw, I did a trial fit. It comes awfully close to the edges of the screen. It looks like it may not be a straight cut to the naked eye. Precision will definetly be an absolute on the install. May have to use the tape technique where you tape it on the screen and overlap on the side of the phone and flap it over to be safe.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mty msi:
I got my Flexmate today too. So far out of 4 people here & on Android Central forums only one has been able to apply the Flexmate and not have the corners lift several hours later and/or either the top or bottom not be flush. I'll wait until you post your results to decide if I want to apply mine or not.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] MT0227:
Someplace within this thread someone suggested -- ArmorSuit MilitaryShield -- as an alternative until a real solution came out. Well, I picked up 2 from Amazon to see. It does cover the entire screen, however it's a wet application of a rubbery textured protector. It appears to be made of 3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film used to protect the front of your car from debis. Any little tap will your fingernail will leave a depression/nick that does NOT heal. Forget the use of the Spen, way too much drag and it leaves marks all over which, again, do not heal. Both are going back, I suggest looking elsewhere for the Note 4.

Marc
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] testarea1:
I also purchased the same protector from Amazon before the Note 4 came out and have the same issues. They tried to send me the return label but required postage from me to return the defective item. I filed a A-Z claim stating that they either need to send me a prepaid label or refund due to the defects (also bought the slim armor and the mic holes aren't correct on the Verizon Note 4).
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] sniickers:
So here are the pictures of the process.

But in the end, I have some lift in all the corners which I suspect will be an issue down the line.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Mayonesa:
What i find hard to believe is that companies cant come up with something for this type of screen. A slight curve shouldn't be a difficult obstacle to overcome. Of course money talks and maybe its too costly for them to develop something when they can simply make a flat piece of glass. Sad
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Jackzoor:
Sniickers we cant see your pictures :(
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] iridaki:
I applied a Techgear tempered glass screen protector on my brand new Note 4. A week ago I had applied the same screen protector on my boyfriend's phone and it had horrible halo. Perhaps it was more prominent because he has the black variant but mine looks quite alright. I feel bad for contacting the seller and complaining, resulting to him taking the listing down.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] borijess:
Got my zerolemon glass will install tonight

Sent from the TermiNOTEr 4! ;)
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] sniickers:
Sorry, the pictures are up now.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] RaymondPJR:
That's a nice fit, but for me it doesn't cover enough of the screen! I am losing hope that any manufacturers will make one that covers more and fits properly. I may just have to be content with a film type protective screen cover!
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] NogaroS4:
So I'm seeing alot of problems with lifted corners and I would think that its a problem of getting your fingernail pushing away the thin layer of whatever adhesive they're using as is my case in the 2 screens I've installed. The next one I'm going to use a spare suction cup or 2 from my fish tank heater or airline like how the "pros" use big suction cups to lift panes of glass/acrylic. Think this will help in the installation of the glass as well as using maybe blue painters tape on the edges since all the glasses seem to only cover the edges of the amoled screen to control the applying it straight.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] iowamoe300:
Just put on this one from amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O7WSL58/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Halo big time. I Like the cutouts and how it's designed just can't stand the halo. Have a couple extremeguards on the way, and a bear motion so I will report in with results.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] sniickers:
I agree 100 percent. I origanally joked that Samsung did this on purpose to sell a protector themselves. But you have a logical point about the extra cost to tool equipment to make glass that will fit correctly. I will be contacting iloome to get a refund for my flex iloome. These companies know what they are producing and that they are not satisfactory. But that's the downside of being an early adopter. Or maybe this might lead to a larger issue of inconsistent screens from Samsung. Hopefully there will be clear answers soon.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] k.babymamma:
On a slightly related note, pun intended, I read somewhere on the web that the glass is curved because it is flat glass coated thickly with some sort of plastic material, which inhibits the glass underneath from shattering as easily. Therefore the top plastic layer adds the curved aspect to the total screen surface. Does anyone think this is true? I do not remember where I read it.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Pedro2NR:
What case do you have?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] iridaki:
Ringke Slim. I recommend it!

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[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mty msi:
I'm not even going to bother to try and apply mine. I emailed iloome 2 days ago about returning it and haven't had a reply yet. If 4 out of 5 people that installed them had screen lifting problems iloome had to know these Flexmates didn't fit properly and shipped them anyway.

In the meantime I'm ordering the iCarez film protectors and will use them until a glass protector that fits becomes available. I have to say at this point I seriously wonder if that will ever happen. I have a S3 with the curved screen and I don't think anybody ever produced a glass protector for it.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] sniickers:
So after several hours, here is my current situation with my iloome flex. I have constantly pushed on the corners. They will not stick. Here are some pics with my clear case on my Note 4. Hopefully it will help prevent the edges from catching on anything. BTW it is a decent one from eBay, paid 9.99. Its on sale for 7.99 now. I wouldn't recommend it now however since the left bottom mic was covered due to incorrect hole placement. I have contacted the seller awaiting to hear of a fix.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] jianrong:
Hey guys. Brought glass sp at store. Had the man fix it for me after doing a test whether compatible. It look fine so go ahead.

Went back discover the left edge gap of gorilla display. Show some rainbow effect pink green color while sot. It does not show rainbow effect on a black background app.

And it does not cover fully on the left.

Thinking of getting non glass protector to paste again.

But is it advisable to remove the glass sp?

Will it scratch or left some ugly mark on the display or edge.

Thanks.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] californiarailroader:
I'm with you there! I got these, they are super nice for regular Protectors, and they give you six-

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LOZJJVQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I biffed the first one, but I got the 2nd one on perfect, and I do mean PERFECT, I surprised myself! :D I have a Bear Motion and Spartan Glass coming, but I may just put them in the drawer and wait.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] log1234:
So some people say it fits, could there be a variance in the curve of the display itself by Samsung?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] randpost:
I think so. My wife and I both have note 4s right now. We have used icarez and I smooth 3 packs. Mine fits the I smooth perfectly while hers doesn't. She has a halo on all sides. It has to be discrepancies in the protector or the screen curve. I guess the screen since the protectors are exactly the same in size.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] kzoak82:
I emailed iCarez asking whether there are any plans to make a tempered glass protector and they responded that it is in the works and "maybe launching soon". I had a good experience with their glass protector for the G3 and think that their non-glass protector for the Note 4 is top notch so sounds promising.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] borijess:
I installed the latest zero lemon and it still has halo very bad. I will post pics later. Also the glass is to big that my UAG sits on all four corners. Case is not flush.

Sent from the TermiNOTEr 4! ;)
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] log1234:
Thats bad. So its luck to get a good unit. That sucks. Maybe i swnd my unit back and try to get a good one. But thats pure luck and the s2llers wont be amused
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] A|ex:
Futlex glass also have the halo effect. These glass screen protectors should not be sold if they have a halo, why didnt the manufacturers think before creating a slab of glass.

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Are they as good as Martin Fields:

http://www.martinfields.co.uk/
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] californiarailroader:
Ya gotta love these weird names, Futlex :D
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] jianrong:
How does halo affect look like?

Is it like rainbow color? I have one which is green and pink at the left edge of gorilla display. The glass sp didnt manage to cover the left.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] corwest:
No it simply looks like the outer most edge is not sticking to the screen. Kinda like if there was a spec of dirt inter the protector and it forms that bubble. Except all the way around the screen....
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] JasonJoel:
And if the edge doesn't stick, there is a gap. Which means over time you will get dirt/grit in the gap and potentially scratch up the screen WORSE in that area...

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] AHiLdesigns:
My wife and I are using the Zagg Invisible Shield Glass. We have full halos too... but frankly after looking at all of the alternatives everyone's posted, I'm happy to have the halo versus protectors that don't extend past the sides of the screen. Yeah, I agree the halo isn't optimum and doesn't look the greatest while the screen is off. On the other hand, I've had the Zagg my Note 4 since the first round of pre-orders came in and nothing has sneaked under the sides. No dirt, no grime, no lint. It hasn't lifted up, the halo does not impede viewing while the screen is on, and it feels great. In fact I barely notice the halo while I'm using it. Don't get me wrong—I'll be he first to pony up cash when one of these manufacturers makes one that actually works without a halo—but in the meantime I certainly wouldn't switch out this Zagg for something I have to fuss with to get on, only to have an end-result where my s-pen is going to slip off the ridge of the protector onto the phone during normal use. That's not a Zagg campaign (Idc who the company is)... rather me saying I hate all the current halo-less alternatives.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] jlczl:
Unfortunately you probably won't be able to see the dirt, grime, and lint or at least the effects of them (micro scratches), until you take it off. At that point it will have been too late. Damage done.

I for one can't see having such an awesome screen just to cover it up with an sp that makes it look terrible. But to each their own.

I haven't given up though. I've ordered the Niliken sp and hope it looks good but if that one halos or looks bad it'll come right off.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mty msi:
For the time being I've given up on glass protectors and ordered the iCarez film protector figuring it's better than nothing because I don't want a glass protector that either doesn't fit properly or has a halo.

Another thought that occurred to me is one of my PC's that I use in a mobile environment also has a Corning Glass screen and I've never had a problem with it scratching.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] MT0227:
I did the same, my iCarez film protectors were delivered today. Need to get home and apply.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] twe90kid:
didn't like the icarez... it wouldn't stick or adhere correctly at the corners. Perfectly aligned... sigh1
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] k.babymamma:
+1 for the iCarez, til they get the glass right. I have a tester Zero Lemon in the mail. Would it be awful to install it over my iCarez, for testing purposes? I had a really good adherence session with the iCarez and I hate to remove it just to test something.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mty msi:
Two different forum members, one before the Zerolemon test offer and one after have posted pictures of their results and both have the largest halo I've seen on a posted picture. If your iCarez fits properly there certainly isn't any reason to take it off to test the Zerelemon we already know has a big halo. As I said on the Zerolemon thread I don't know why Zerolemon would send out 50 asking for the results when they already know it's a defective product. Although 2 of the testers posted on the Zerolemon thread they were keeping theirs on because they didn't mind the halo. Myself I'd rather have the iCarez and no halo.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] raiu:
See, this right here, why ask to be a tester when you already have something applied and don't even know if your going to use it? My phone is bare right now, I would have loved to be a tester and would have been more then happy to apply it to my phone....

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I bet they are looking for screen variances. That way the can go and show us and help to go after samsung for the quality and the variances in the "bend" in the screen.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mty msi:
There's nothing to test about the Zerolemon, it has a huge halo. Unless you just want a free glass protector with a huge halo I don't see the point.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] twe90kid:
Here's my icarez ...
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] raiu:
they are looking for screen size and curve variances.

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[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mty msi:
Boy is that ever disappointing. Reason I ordered the iCarez is several posters said they installed with no halo including IIRC one that posted a picture. I'm really starting to wonder if there's a lot of variance in the screens. Maybe we should start posting which carrier's phone we're using when making a post about the results of a screen protector considering all 4 of the major carriers phones are assembled in different countries. I would have thought one manufacturer produced all the screens but maybe that's not the case and that's the reason different people are getting different results with the same protector.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] raiu:
Honestly, I bet the icarez would look a lot better if it was set right, but do to the size and the room for error is huge it would be extreamly difficult to do. Nothing is impossible if you set your mind to it.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] k.babymamma:
To be honest, I responded right away to ZeroLemon's offer before reading others' experiences with them. Now having read them, I KNOW that it will not work as far as the halo-thing....but I am still interested in providing feedback for them in other ways (and they did email the testers asking us to test the other aspects of the protector, which I will happily do.) I suck at installation and since I lucked out putting this iCarez on so nicely, I'd hate to remove it for something I'm just testing for a couple weeks or so. I've never had a glass screen before, either, so I am interested in using one to see what they're all about. Just wanted to set the record straight.

PS My original question was if having 2 protectors on would affect usability of the touchscreen.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] idLiGHT:
I bought some crappy tempered glass protector off ebay (first mistake) and it leaves a HUGE HALO and doesn't even have a cut out for the front camera. I'm tempted to try some of these that you guys posted without halo but at the same time I should just wait until some maker does it right! The issue is should I waste money or just wait!
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mty msi:
Until somebody posts a picture of a glass protector that fits properly and doesn't have a halo I'm not buying one.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] JasonJoel:
Ditto.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] stanglifemike:
It's been a little over a year now since I upgraded and sold it, but isn't the glass on the Note 2 very similar to the Note 4? I never put a glass protector on mine so correct me if I'm wrong, but when I first heard Samsung mention this "feature" I immediately thought of my Note 2's glass. Assuming I'm not going crazy and the Note 2 was very similar, was there not a manufacturer who ever made a proper fitting glass screen protector? I'm thinking I'll keep my GN4 completely naked this go round. I always upgrade every year, but now I'm doing EasyPay so I'll trade it in to Sprint instead of selling it. Guess I won't be quite as particular as I normally am....
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mty msi:
I'm not sure about the Note 2's screen glass but I know my S3 had curved screen glass and I don't think anybody ever made a glass protector for it.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Squirrel_Master:
I had ordered a tempered glass screen protector from sw-box which has a massive halo (3/16"), however it just saved me from a drop off my bathroom counter. The cheapo case I had on (before my newly installed Otterbox Commuter, which is amazing) was covering both sides however not the top or bottom. My screen protector cracked but when I lifted it up you can see there is absolutely no damage to the phone.

Lesson learned that if it's not glass it sucks ass :)

I have a Nillken on the way that I'll report back on when it arrives.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] JasonJoel:
Just because a super thin glass screen protector cracked does NOT mean your much thicker screen glass would have.

But in any case, glad your phone is ok. :)
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mahdibassam:
Thanks for letting us know , now we will all strive to post pictures so you buy one ! Because What would the world be like if you don't buy one ?! Haha
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mty msi:
Absolutely my pleasure to inform you.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] weddywie:
What case are you using?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] evoxsin:
Looks like the ringke slim in crystal?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] kzoak82:
I just got the Bear Motion protector and tried it just for fun even though there were some negative reviews a few posts back. To my surprise, it went on perfectly with no halo at all. It covers much more of the screen then the Supershieldz (which also had no halo, but was very short). Alignment was actually pretty easy also with the detailed cutout around the home button serving as a guide. Alignment is key as the protector seems to be as big as the entire flat part of the screen before the downward curves. 1/2mm over and you're off center and in halo-land at least on one side. Pics attached.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Kawaisa:
that's because you have the revised version
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] evoxsin:
Thats odd.

Whats your carrier? Im on sprint i have that same glass on right now with halo into my actual screen. Your aligment looks identical to mine. I lined up the sides to the actual edge of the screen with the edges of the glass sides....and halo goes in about 3mm into my screen.

I also have the revised one. The original recalled one is back on its protective clear coat polyester film.

As bear motions email states....

I must have a fake note4.

I almost wana screen cap the email where they say that.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] kzoak82:
I have Verizon. I think there were others with the revised version and halos.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] evoxsin:
...so you guys get cases with the mic holes offset

But an awesome glass option?

Fml.

Ill take the offset mic on a case over halo any day.

If my spartan glass comes in not broken. When i remove this one. Im going to really check how much curve theres on my front glass on my n4.

From edge of device to where the halo ends inside. Is 2/8in
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] kzoak82:
Has anyone here compared the screens from different carriers? Not sure if the difference would be visible to the naked eye (if there is one).
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] evoxsin:
Many many pages ago a user over seas pointed out that there were changes on the n4s screens and that some glass screens would have no halo while others same halo would. He posted fotod on his post.

Thats when we started posting our devices manufatured dates

But if samsung actually made changes to the screens etc etc its impossible to prove.

We even stated that different carriers had devices made in diff countries...
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] kzoak82:
Got it. Sorry must have overlooked the initial post. I thought everyone was posting mfg date for a specific screen protector.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] RaymondPJR:
Thank God you took your pics at an angle! There is not light glare and it's easy to see! That's not bad to have at all if no company comes out with anything that can cover more without a halo.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] twe90kid:
http://xdaforums.com/note-4/accessories/setup-sinjimoru-pouch-spigen-case-t2930295
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] eksoccer99:
Well got the flex mate 8h. Just applied it and the bottom is left in up. Not sticking. Even tried Cutting some off. Still no go. Now don't know what to do. $30 after express shipping. Ugh..
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] sniickers:
Sorry to hear buddy. My iloome is still holding up okay. The lift in the corners havent got any worse. But once it go bad, it would seem i will have to go back to yhe old film protectors that I havent used since the S2. Glass is definetly out of the question for the Note 4 at this point. Shouldnt have to take a micrometer to get a correct install......if thats even possible.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] raiu:
Where did you order it from?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] kzoak82:
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MDEIZRG
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] evoxsin:
Me too.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] californiarailroader:
The same here [emoji1] My Bear Motion actually came in the mail yesterday, I am going to put it on today. After seeing those pics, I feel much better about it. I have a Spartan glass coming today too, but it looks like the revised Bear Motion will be great, so I'll save my Spartan as a backup.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] evoxsin:
Do you have verizon?

That nice bear motion was placed on verizon.

Sprint has halo?

Bear motion test device could have been a verizon model?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] californiarailroader:
No, AT&T. It really shouldn't matter though.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] evoxsin:
Well theres 3 variants so far. Same revised glass.

I also have the spartan coming in a week with a regular hard polyester protector

Hope yours fits right. No advice...as the cut out is almost fool proof in regards to applying it centered. I used the edge of the digitizer for the edges centered and the home key cut out with assistance of the front camera cut out

Looked perfect. Untill it didnt adhear to the edges causing halo
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] kzoak82:
Here's the sku and model off the yellow envelope they came in 0030974 (BOOMDEIZRG). Same?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] eksoccer99:
I'd be good if the screen protector stopped at the bottom of the screen edge. Skip covering the touch buttons. Since that's where my only problem of it coming up. (Flex mate 8h) only on day 2 and don't know if I can take the eye sore.