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[Nexus 6 Accessories] intelliARMOR:
intelliGLASS Options

I'm hoping we can get some feedback on the best way to improve our intelliGLASS PRO for the Nexus 6.

Because using adhesive around the top speaker / camera and bottom of the intelliGLASS is problematic, we can update the design so there is a notch here instead (see attached photo) or we can stick with the current design which has coverage in these areas but no adhesive.

Can you let us know which design you'd prefer?
[Nexus 6 Accessories] cswithxda:
Nice support team =D

Even with potential that dust may get under, I prefer the current design, which i'm enjoying thanks to its more elegant look compared to notched design. The only improvement i can suggest is to somehow seal the front camera. I know it looks like that area is sealed but it really is not. I confirmed this when I look directly at it from the top, there is space between the protector and the screen at front camera area, and I can actually slide a thin paper under (which is also good so I can push dust away).

Other than that, great product. You've never let me down since I'd purchased my first (out of 3) glass protectors for my Nexus 5. Keep up the good work and you'll always have my support :good:
[Nexus 6 Accessories] swamp2:
My vote is for a "notched" design rather than current. I'm waiting until I hear a large majority get no halos though before purchasing. It is just unbelievable how bad the entire TGSP market is. To me any significant haloing, in any significant % of the total installs is a 100% failed design. How hard can it be to get an adhesive that is strong enough but also removable?
[Nexus 6 Accessories] californiarailroader:
Work on a TGSP that will produce NO Halo on the "extra special polishing" Nexus 6's that some of us have been blessed with [emoji106] Everything else is just repeating what's already been done. Maybe it's not possible to make one that does that, but I am using Spigen Crystal Clear protectors because they work without major halo, and unless things change I will stick with those until I get another phone.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] stumpy352:
I would just make a cutout for the front facing camera, the same as the proximity sensor.

I like the full coverage & probably wouldn't buy it if it was the notched design. At least if you make a cutout, dust that accumulates can be cleaned out more easily.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] treo4life:
I agree with the other posters, keep the current design but somehow seal the camera area and I would be golden. It may be a good idea to leave a small cut out for the camera as far as dust and cleaning. I'm not experiencing the halo effect some are so I cannot comment on that issue.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] M1LL3R:
How mutch time it takes to come to Portugal? Ordered 18 May and didint come yet
[Nexus 6 Accessories] 02840:
If it meant a consistent adhesive seal on all the edges I'd be good with the notch design. It would probably make it easier to clean out any dust that was trapped in the speaker area as well. Special attention would need to be paid to the top and bottom notch corners so there was a strong seal to prevent accidental lifting.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Ed Murray:
Actually, no I did read, but if YOU read they still said to contact them which I did. Thanks.

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I agree with this assessment. All problems solved except that is where I used to get halo on other brands. That may have just been me though.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] force70:
I would probably go with notch, less hassle all around.

current devices: Nexus 6, Note 4, 3, 2, S3, OneX+
[Nexus 6 Accessories] MILH0U5E:
After reading their response, I went ahead and applied the first protector I received. I put it a hair to low, but the protector went on perfectly. No halo, no lifting, just a bit to low on the alignment.

And due to their fast approach to answering all concerns, I now have an extra protector just in case something happens to this one.

The glass is smooth, does NOT easily smudge, and overall improves the look and feel of the device.

I will be ordering a similar protector for my galaxy s 8.4 tab from IntelliARMOR due to their presence and assistance in this thread.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] wolfen69:
$13 for that? The EZGuardz is $5.99 free shipping and has been perfect. Just saying.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Caio 73:
My vote is also to notch. Or even better, you could produce them both and let people choose (I don't know if it's economically viable, but it would be the best option IMO)
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Blaiser47:
Chill. I just thought it odd that people are expecting adhesive all around right after they said not to expect this, by design. Even if you contact for another, why would it be any different? Just trying to understand the logic, that's all, no harm meant.

Intelliglass has gone above and beyond here, giving us a discount, replacing protectors left and right when we get a hair under it, just don't like the feel, get a tiny halo, etc. Not saying we shouldn't demand a good product but some people take advantage of their good customer service too far for my taste. I personally am 100‰ happy and even if I ever have an issue with this particular protector, I will probably just buy another because it's cheap, let's be honest, and I support good companies like this. Thanks intelliglass!
[Nexus 6 Accessories] stumpy352:
I had the original EZGuardz and it was good on my phone, but it does not even come close to the quality & fit of these full coverage protectors. I have the deff, not the intelliglass, but what I can see, they're identical. No way on earth would I go back to EZGuardz.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] jason504:
I vote for no notches and just make a cutout for the camera. I like the edge to edge and so does majority of the people I think and really I have had mine on for a while now and I have no dust in my front facing camera. So keep it the same or if you want to please a couple of people just make a cut out like for the sensors for the camera. Done
[Nexus 6 Accessories] nicholaschum:
I think the adhesive needs to be strengthened, compressed air can easily go in and blow the screen protector away.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] wolfen69:
Better quality as far as what? Mine covers my screen with no halo effect. What more would I want? Does yours sing and dance too? Does it make your N6 have magic powers? Explain what makes yours seem like it was made by the hand of God himself, and by comparison mine was made by some hacks in a garage.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] intelliARMOR:
Send me a note support@intelliARMOR.com (it will get routed to me) and I can give you some details on this. There are a number of posts about halos, but with the amount of these we sell and support, I can tell you that the number that have halo problems is very small.

Thanks!

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Thanks for the feedback on this. It sounds like there is good number that would prefer the notch. We'll be doing a small run of intelliGLASS PRO with the notch for our own testing and to get additional feedback.

If you purchased our current intelliGLASS PRO for the Nexus 6 and would like to try out our model with the Notch, send the following message with your order number (filled in instead of the XXX's) to support@intelliARMOR.com and we'll get you on the list to receive one for $5.00 with free shipping;

Message -

'I purchased an intelliGLASS PRO for the Nexus 6 and would like to try your upcoming model with notches. My order number is XXX.'

This message will put you on the list and as soon as they are available we'll get you setup with a coupon code to have one shipped out. Should be about three weeks.

Thanks!
[Nexus 6 Accessories] cswithxda:
Why does anyone need to explain to you anything. You like yours? Keep using it and stop hopping on other's back. No need to feel bad if other people want to spend more money on something than you do.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] stumpy352:
You would have to actually try it, and since 10 or 15 bucks is too much for you.....

Go troll someone else mate.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] wolfen69:
It has nothing to do with the money. I just bought the Nexus 6 which isn't cheap, and 13 cases. I just don't pay extra when I can get quality cheaper. Like i said, my ezguardz has no halo and protects the screen. I'm not sure what else one would expect from a glass screen protector. Yours obviously does more than a normal one.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Ed Murray:
Apologies. I call it the XDA effect. After reading countless posts where "senior members" spend more time correcting grammar or telling people to read the OP instead of just answering a question I get a bit trigger happy ;)
[Nexus 6 Accessories] minieod:
I am using an intelliarmor pro and have had no fitament or halo issues at all.

It just developed these two small imperfections in/under the glass though, maybe two days ago. It looks like hairline cracks or dust/fuzz, but they were not there for the last two weeks. I haven't dropped the phone, and it is odd. They are roughly the same exact C shape.

I tried to snag pics of it, but they won't show under camera. I can only see them from head on or certain angles / light.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Skripka:
Yea I just put an Intelliarmor to replace a Yootech (IIRC). No halo at all. Has to sit a little off center and low for fitment around the speakers by a fraction of a mm, but that isn't very noticeable at all (matting covers a pixel or two otherwise I wouldn't notice). And having near edge-to-edge coverage PIE gestures from the side are more reliable.

Nice product.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] ChristianJay:
Wow, 13 cases. Which is your favorite?

I tried about 6 (Seidio, Verus Thor, all Spigens) and ended up with the Spigen Ultra hybrid. I really liked the Thor alot but wouldnt fit in the Tylt car cradle. Great feel in the hand though.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Ed Murray:
I buy and sell cases as a hobby of sorts. I've tried about all of them and liked the Cimo Wave, Verus Thor and Skrillex the best. Also great were the Ringke Fusion and SupCase Unicorn Beetle and Beetle Pro.

Too many to list. Its a disease.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] ffchampmt:
I installed an xtremeguard.com spartan tempered glass. First install had a bad piece of adhesive that made a big air bubble on the side of the screen. Customer service was prompt and sent me a replacement.

2nd install, in my opinion was perfect. Screen was perfectly clean, I aligned it exactly right, pushed bubbles out. Within a day the 1 or 2 minor imperfections at the edge grew. Now almost the entire top has air under it and a half a dozen spots on the side. For the most part it doesn't bleed on to the screen but still frustrating.

Honestly after trying a couple, being 70% happy is going to have to be good enough. It seems the nexus 6 is beyond the fitting science of mankind.

Or I'm going to go back to plastic, I'm pretty perfectionist about it and I know eventually it will bother me too much to see the edge lifts.

Sent from my Verizon Nexus 6 running BlissPop
[Nexus 6 Accessories] swamp2:
I feel ya. I just can't believe the "state of the nation" here. Sure, those with problems are drastically more likely to post than those from whom everything is perfect. However, having a near 100% success rate on the first install and having no edge lifts/halo (I think this is the same phenomena) is not being anal or a perfectionist, it is only asking for the most basic expected performance for a screen protector.

I rolled the dice given the mostly positive but stil mixed reviews and orderd an Intelliarmor unit. I'll be posting my impression for sure good or bad.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Sek0n:
I posted before about my perfect install of the new intelliarmor pro. Had no halo or anything, but I screwed up and got a hair under it. When removing it, then reapplying, it had bubbles that just wouldn't go away.

I got a replacement. It had a slight halo on some of the left side, that stayed after a couple days. (I aligned it just barely off center) instead of removing it and trying to reapply, I got a couple of those big black triangle paper clips and put them on the spots (lightly, and with my case on so it didn't make marks) where the halo was for a couple hours. Happy to say, it has been halo free for about a week and a half now. :)
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Rox598:
my Intelliarmour arrived today and applied it perfectly on the first go.

some halo around the edges of the screen but seeing posts on here i'll wait a few days to see what happens. no lift with my case on (official clear one from Google play) very happy so far and it'll be perfect if those halo vanish.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] cyberon:
Just bought the revised xtremeguard spartan tempered glass and i'm getting this huge halo, anyone else got any luck with this version?

Xtremeguard has a great customer service and is sending me another one but, do you guy's recommend another cheap brand that fits perfectly, just in case?

Thanks in advance.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] ffchampmt:
I bought the same one.

My phone started off looking like yours. In about a week that edge lift grew to the whole top half. And I now have the same on the sides.

Sent from my Verizon Nexus 6 running BlissPop
[Nexus 6 Accessories] cyberon:
So maybe it's a manufacturing/design flaw, anyone got a flawless one?
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Skripka:
I'd sooner suspect it is an oddly polished glass on your phone that the protector itself. But that is just a guess.

With lifting like that try clamping the protector down overnight. I've found chip-bag spring clips work decently at the task and don't mar the finish.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] cyberon:
I don't know about the phone glass because both mine and [MENTION=5631700]ffchampmt[/MENTION] phones have the same issue, but will try the clamping tonight, thanks.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Skripka:
Allegedly the N6 screens are hand polished. As such it is easy for a certain gaggle of us to end up with devices that crossed the same polishing station worked by the same crew of people who were heavy-handed in polishing.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] pdiddyfan:
It's been days since I applied my second intelliarmor pro. The halo on the right side of the screen is still there. Not too dissatisfied though. It's better than nothing, right now at least. Most are having luck with no halo with this product. Seems like my screen is just more uneven than others. This has worked better than all others though....
[Nexus 6 Accessories] alobear:
so after about 2 weeks with intelliarmor it has a small crack by the camera and a crack on the small bezel under the bottom speaker grill. I really like this SP but the camera cut it has a opening for lint and it sucks because lint is starting to collect under there. hopefully Intelliarmor does make a camera cut out with the new notch sp coming out.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] bob2300nx:
I love my nillkin. Even took it off a few times and still dont have a halo
[Nexus 6 Accessories] swamp2:
Although I can't prove it, I'd be willing to make an enormous bet that the glass on any regular production mobile phone, N6 included, is not hand polished. Why? "By hand" just is not a modern nor inexpensive high volume manufacturing technique and pretty well everything in the display domain is high volume manufacturing. Yes there are some parts of phone manufacturing and assembly done by hand, but polishing glass just ain't going to be one of them.

Furthermore I would be willing to also bet that any variation in final installed glass curvature/flatness has infinitely more to due with something like an adhesive thickness variation that the variation of the glass or any other single component.

The problem with all of these screen protectors and halo really appears to be the adhesive(s). When removing my massively halo-ed screen protector today (Fosmon) to try another brand, after removal, it was clear that in the halo areas the adhesive was still adhered to the phone screen itself. I conclude that the adhesive became unattached from the TGSP and then the adhesive drys or is irreversibly altered so that it is not properly bonded to the TGSP (and can't be reattached by pressure).

As an aside, the Intelliglass unit installed easily and so far looks good. Unfortunately, initial impressions aren't all that important with regards to halo-ing...
[Nexus 6 Accessories] drewmey:
So I just got the Nexus 6 from Sprint. It took them over two hours to activate my phone. They were having lots of trouble and tried clean wipes, installing updates and all kinds of things. Eventually they got it activated. Anyway, they felt very bad and were extremely apologetic. They ended up giving me a Zagg InvisibleShield Glass for free without me asking! However, I have since read some pretty poor reviews about it fitting onto the Nexus 6.

If there are no better options...would you all recommend me just using it anyway since from briefly reading, it sounds like all are working poorly? Or would you recommend just selling it and using the cash to buy something else? Thanks for the help!
[Nexus 6 Accessories] rkwhyte2:
Give the Zagg a try what can it hurt. If you want edge to edge coverage with the best chance of no halos then go with the Intelliglass pro. I just installed one and it is the best I have used so far.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] wrydgj:
Can you please suggest a good protector for european customers? I know that you all suggest intelliglass, but their shipping rates are extraordinary for ...a glass!
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Skripka:
The Zagg's Sprint were selling back 2 months ago all lacked cutouts for the front-facing hardware....in addition to halo-ing.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] rkwhyte2:
Well if that is the case then I wouldn't even bother with the Zagg.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] MaLund13:
Just shoot them an email. Got a coupon from them which gave me free shipping (no tracking). They have awesome and really fast customer service. Btw I'm from Sweden.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] ChristianJay:
yeah I think the Chinese kid that did mine just didn't give a ****.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] wallyg8r:
I just received my intelliGLASSPRO yesterday and installed it. It fits like a glove with cutouts for the speakers and also for the proximity sensor. It looks great and so far there is no sign of the halo effect that some others reported. I attached photos of the packaging so that anyone with the earlier problems can see if the unit they received is the same version as mine. Also, fingerprints are not a huge issue like they were with another brand I tried.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Philip:
If you had actually read the whole thread, you would have seen that Intelliglass are active in here, and have provided a special shipping offer for European customers!
[Nexus 6 Accessories] ChristianJay:
How I'm dealing with halos:
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Sek0n:
Pretty much exactly what I did with my intelliarmor, and described in an above post.

Has worked great, and had no halos after about 2 weeks now. Seems it just needs a little help with giving the adhesive enough time to bond in some spots. :)
[Nexus 6 Accessories] ChristianJay:
Yeah I was staring at one of those metal black triangle clips when I read your post, thinking of the same thing, lol. I used some snack clips instead as the other seemed a little too tight and as you can see I took the case off.

I just checked it and it seems to already be working. Took the cloth pieces off though as to better see where the clips should be placed.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] trekkie1701:
I ordered an Xtremeguard Spartan with the 90% off coupon that was on mentioned above. The shield is okay but does have some halos and there is a tiny scratch on it, all in all not terrible for a couple of bucks. I'll probably shell out for an intelliARMOR PRO next week.

Off topic: I also picked up a Matte Black Slim Deluxx Case which I'm more than happy with and their white skin for the back panel - which is unimpressive and looks like a cheap piece of plastic stuck to the back of my phone.

I don't mind having received 90% off the products but would never pay full price for them.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Novakingwai:
If you contact their customer service they will give you a refund.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Rox598:
Yep still got halos in my intelliarmor on the edges of the screen. May have to take up what you guys did above causes the halo are annoying.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] shamelin73:
My Intelliglass pro has been installed for a couple weeks now and it is great.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] deathshead:
I just swapped my note 4 for a nexus 6 that has a tempered glass protector on it, zero halo, but the edges are sharp as a razor!

I actually cut my finger on it.

Are there any verified 100% fitment out there with some softer edges?>
[Nexus 6 Accessories] ChristianJay:
Hey guys just a heads up, that clipping down the edges really works. I had a thin line of halo down the whole left side a few decent size bubbles right on the right edge and their completely gone now, and I waited 24 hours before I even did it. Good technique.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Rox598:
are all you guys using like hair clips to pin the sides down? I tried pressing down on them for a good 5 mins but didn't stay
[Nexus 6 Accessories] pdiddyfan:
I'm sure it works for some. It's worth a try. I've had 2 intelliarmor pro protectors and both had halo effect down the sides of the screen...
[Nexus 6 Accessories] ChristianJay:
Not hair clips, but those snack bag clips are what I used. Doesn't seem to damage anything and you'll be pretty shocked at how fast it adheres.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] swamp2:
I'm interested in the longevity of the clip halo repair. My strong suspicion is that the halos will return.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Sek0n:
Not sure about the long term, but I'm going about two weeks now without any of mine returning. I'm happy with it.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] ChristianJay:
I have no doubt some small amount will return, however, the problem is the glass can't get flat for long enough for the glue to adhere in certain spots. Pressure allows this to happen.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] Ed Murray:
[MENTION=6689878]intelliARMOR[/MENTION] hey guys, I ordered the Edge to Edge Nexus 6 IntelliGLASS Pro a few weeks ago. I had an issue with dust getting under the spots where there isn't any adhesive. So, as per your instructions in this post I contacted you. Your awesome customer service sent me another right away, which was great. I just received another one though, which I appreciate, and realize was most likely an error. But wow, thank you kindly for your generosity and prompt action to keep your customers coming back and happy.

You now have a customer for life. I hope to try out the notched model when its released. Now my second Nexus 6 has a glass protector when I hadn't planned to get one for it.

Thanks very, very much.
[Nexus 6 Accessories] adl:
[MENTION=6689878]intelliARMOR[/MENTION]

Do you guys know how long shipping to Germany usually takes? My order is close to 3 weeks and I got no tracking id (you guys repaid me the 10 bucks for tracking, thanks for that!).
[Nexus 6 Accessories] intelliARMOR:
Sorry for the wait on this! We had a few that went out via UPS without tracking. Glad your refund wen't through. This normally takes 6 to 8 days, however sometimes it can take up to 10 or 12. If it doesn't arrive by this weekend can you send us a note at support@intelliARMOR.com? We will be sure to take care of you.

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Hello - can you send us a note on this. We can get you better pricing on shipping to Europe - support@intelliARMOR.com

Thanks!
[Nexus 6 Accessories] adl:
Funny, it was in the mail today. Will apply it later, really curious how it will be compared to the Nillkin I have currently applied (which has halos).

EDIT:

WOW! Now this fits really amazing! Pretty much no halos at all except for one tiniest spot. Definitely better than the Nillkin. Great job [MENTION=6689878]intelliARMOR[/MENTION]!

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[Nexus 6 Accessories] stefan_city:
[MENTION=6689878]intelliARMOR[/MENTION] Just received and installed the intelliGLASS PRO. The shipping for Europe (Greece) was very expensive, but the result is almost perfect. Thanks[emoji6]