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[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] TeddyBeers:
Thanks for advice.

Bought the same item, arrived after couple for days.

Fits perfectly on the screen, gap around the screen is absolutely minimal 0.5mm or less.

No bubbles etc.

my personal score is 10 out of 10

Also noticed something interested - screen looks a loot better with screen protector applied.

Moto X Force screen looks washed out on the sunlight - probably due to plastic top "lens".

After applying glass screen protector (I'm guessing any brand will do the trick) washed colours disappears.

Here is an example of what I meant

On the left is bisto321 photo (my one looks the same), on the right there is one without it - photo from dailystar showing MXF after crash tests

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/tech/rev...rce-review-world-s-most-impressive-smartphone

If anyone interested - It seems to be available from few international amazon websites:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BROTECT-AirGlass-Flexible-Protector-Motorola/dp/B018SKUWPQ

http://www.amazon.de/AirGlass-Flexible-Glasfolie-Motorola-Schutzfolie/dp/B018SKUWPQ

http://www.amazon.fr/BROTECT-AirGlass-Protection-Flexible-Motorola/dp/B018SKUWPQ

http://www.amazon.it/AirGlass-Pellicola-Flessibile-Motorola-Protettivo/dp/B018SKUWPQ

http://www.amazon.es/product-reviews/B018SKUWPQ
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] deadman3000:
Is there a knack to fitting the Brotect?

EDIT: I fitted the Brotect and still have a bad bit along the bottom edge but I think I will just live with it.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] mattross:
I must have been unlucky with the Brotect, mine arrived with a dent in it. Had the DN Technology one first and it didn't stay down top and bottom. The replacement they sent me was too tall for the phone so it's unlikely that have tried it on an actual phone!
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] Assyle:
I just got my tempered glasses from ebay. Make almost a prefect fit, although idk if I should place it over original plastic film protector? Or peel it off and apply just a glass?

My original screen protector is kind a scratched, and if I place the glass above it it wont look good. Unfortunately I have no local moto shop, where I can order an original screen protector.

If I will place only a tempered glass is there any chance to damage display since there is no original protector from moto? Anyone has experience with dropping phone with only glass protector applied? :)
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] quarky42:
I tried putting a glass screen protector on top of the one installed on the phone. It didn't fit right and had to be removed immediately. I tried again without my stock screen protector and it still didn't lay flat properly at the bottom. So, putting my stock screen protector back on really sucked, but I eventually wiped it off with alcohol wipes enough to get a good clean fit finally.

I ordered a different brand of tempered glass screen protector that I'm going to try this weekend if not sooner and I hope it will fit better. I already know it will not fit on top of my existing screen protector, so I'll peel that off first thing time.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] mach01:
Hey guys,

I am curious about buying a glass screen protector because I heard about how soft the shatter-shield layer is. Specifically, I am looking into this one from Verizon: http://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/vzw-flexible-glass-screen-protector-for-droid-turbo-2/

My question is, does the screen protector crack or shatter at all or is it completely flexible?
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] Eddie Hicks:
I started that topic way back last November. I never purchased the Turbo 2. I ended up with a Galaxy S6. I was seconds away from purchasing the Turbo 2 at a Verizon store but decided it was larger than I what I like and purchased the S6 instead. My S6 is a great phone in all ways except the battery life is dreadful. I am actually thinking about going with the S7 now because of the battery issue. If I do I'll be taking a big hit money wise. It's only 4 months old but lost a lot of value. BTW, I have a glass screen on the S6 made by Jetech. It fits and look great. I paid almost $20 for it which is almost double what I usually buy them for.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] quarky42:
I understand. I included the info for anyone else. My second glass screen protector didn't fit. The phone isn't flat on the bottom. It looks awful. Going to see if they'll replace it again. I like glass screen protectors as they are far superior assuming the phone is both engineered and manufactured properly.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] mjones73:
It's been mentioned a few times in this thread, it's flexible enough to install and works great IMHO. I've had one on my phone for a few months, looks like new still.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] jonstrong:
Agreed (and I've already posted in the thread - sorry for redundancy). I've had the Verizon branded tempered glass 0.2mm protectors on 3 Turbo 2's since we got them in mid-November, and they're excellent. Perfect fit, look and feel great. No lifting or shifting, no bubbles, and the glass cleans up beautifully. Highly recommended.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] deadman3000:
Is there any way to buy those Verizon protectors abroad? How much are they in dollars btw?
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] jonstrong:
They're about USD $24. No idea, though, about overseas availability. They're somewhat pricier than the others I've seen advertised, but they really are perfect - perfect cut, stay down flat on the phone, etc. For me, the simplicity of doing it once - and having it perfect - was worth the premium. Sorry I can't help re: the question about purchase abroad. Is that not an option via Verizon's website? (don't know)
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] dragng8:
Wow you all should really invest in a nano liquid screen protector for your t2. It bonds with the shatterproof layer and creates a smooth surface that's as hard as sapphire. Water repellent, scratch proof and anti bacterial meaning you won't get that nasty hazey cloud stuff on your screen. Look up Kristall, nanofixit, or glass-guard. I bought the glass guard brand and holy $*&% it works. It supposedly lasts 2-5 years and for 20 bucks it's well worth it. YouTube has a lot of review videos for these products if you wanna see how they work. Unfortunately I was too tempted to test it out myself by dropping water on my phone and it beaded up and rolled right off, I tried to scratch it with my fresh cut key......no scratches. I then tried to use my knife which was a dumb idea I know, but it still wouldn't scratch. a quick Google search will get you there

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Oh I forgot to mention no air bubbles. And again it's nanotech so the layer is super invisible thin and it won't affect touchscreen responsiveness. I'm surprised everyone hasn't jumped on this yet
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] Zeljko1234:
Link to protector you bought?

Sent from my XT1580
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] jonstrong:
Highly suspect. There is NO objective documentation of any testing done by a reputable source that any of these "nano liquid protectors" do what they are claimed to do. The few "reviews" in the market are by unknown bloggers whose tests are anything but scientific.

If you look at the product reviews on Amazon, none of these products get a strong rating - except perhaps where only one person has written a review, and it's somehow a glowing review about how the product makes the glass strong enough to withstand a nuclear explosion while somehow curing leprosy and solving world hunger. Nothing at all suspicious... Most of the reviewed products make it sound that these liquids essentially leave the glass a bit smoother, somewhat oleophobic (fingerprint resistant) and water resistant -- for about a week. NOBODY credible has published a true objective repeatable test regarding hardness, scratch resistance and durability.

The excuses for not having submitted the product to any reputable labs and publishers in the US, for example, say things such as, "we wanted to try our local test market in the Philippines first...". Really? For 2 years? If a shop such as ZDNet were to run tests and report to the world about this "amazing" product, the manufacturers would suddenly see their fortunes made. But for some reason we're supposed to be gullible enough to believe that the manufacturers simply thought it wiser to stick to friends, neighbors and whatever gullible folks they could attract in online forums.

By the way - another red flag is when somebody joins a forum like this, and their very first post is in praise of a product that's in need of promotion.

Call me a skeptic...

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Don't know who you're asking that of...but the link to the Verizon tempered glass protector is here:

http://www.verizonwireless.com/accessories/vzw-flexible-glass-screen-protector-for-droid-turbo-2/
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] jonstrong:
nano scale SiO2 (silicon dioxide) with liquid application has been around for many years. Some of the concerns: the claim that these products are "harder than sapphire" - when sapphire is 9 on the MOHS, while SiO2 is rated at 7. Some of the differences between SiO2 products include what's in the liquid - and what, if anything, it leaves behind in addition to the SiO2 nano coating - some of these products have been known to yellow, some have been known to lose moisture resistance with just short exposure to moisture. Common to almost all of these, the silicon dioxide portion may be nearly impossible to remove completely, so there's a potential concern about the coating remaining even and consistent, as it's impossible to fully "remove" so you can start over.

It's an intriguing area of R&D, and there are, in fact, some very expensive SiO2 based coatings used for cars, marble statuary, etc. The total lack of objective reviews of any of these products as a glass coating, despite having been on the market for years, is a classic red flag. They might be something worthwhile, they might look good for a while and then degrade, they might be little more than a temporary oleophobic treatment. I'll be interested in following along as the research and testing continues - and is published. In the meantime, the combination of hype, incorrect claims about Mohs hardness of SiO2 vs Sapphire (red corundum), lack of submission of ANY of these products - which have been on the market for a couple of years - to ANY respected test lab for review, the likelihood that *something* will remain stuck to your screen even if the coating partially degrades, are all reasons for me to remain skeptical.

Some will, no doubt, give it a try. I'll wait for the whole thing to be more credible.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] Zeljko1234:
My post was just after one from [MENTION=5141380]dragng8[/MENTION] so it's obvious that I asked him for the link. I used tapatalk and didn't see that he still has junior status after three years here and couldn't post link (at list not directly).

Anyway, [MENTION=4449660]jonstrong[/MENTION] thanks for your comments about such screen protector.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] TeddyBeers:
Update on BROTECT AirGlass Flexible Glass Protector for Motorola Moto X Force

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65419687&postcount=66

Pros

- After couple of weeks protector seats perfectly on the screen as on a day one

- General feeling of it is brilliant

- It's pretty much invisible to see it

- Cut outs are perfectly placed

Cons

- to easy to scratch

Couple weeks of light usage - phone spend most time on the desk - shows few light scratches on the protector.

Here is interesting amazon review.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] Zeljko1234:
I thought that glass protector is not easy to scratch.

Sent from my XT1580
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] dragng8:
update: glass guard states that you should allow up to 5 days to fully cure. On the 4th day my gf's phone got a scratch on it. more like a super tiny chunk got nicked out of it somehow in her purse. Today i woke up, pulled my phone out of its microfiber pouch and there is indeed a scratch on my shatterproof layer. Still water repellent, but wtf. Last time i checked, i didnt have any diamond dust floating around. So Glass Guard is a no go for me. Im gonna attempt cleaning with 91% alcohol (the "activator" O.o?) after i concentrate it a bit more and try again with Kristall. I'll be back with an update in a few days. If i cant find one that claims to do what it does within my budget then i will scratch this idea out completely and settle for a flex glass screen protector.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] jonstrong:
Thanks for sharing the update. This raises more concerns. For those not familiar with the concept behind SiO2 (silicon dioxide) nano coatings, although there are numerous variants out there, true "nano" coatings work on a similar general concept. Basically, they start with purified silicon dioxide (SiO2, about the same as you find in regular glass) from quartz sand, add water or ethanol molecules to create a suspension (e.g., "colloidal silicon dioxide"), and when you apply this to glass -- and it dries, you're left with a super thin film of glass maybe 100 nanometers, or about 15-30 molecules. The claim is that it's actually adhering at a molecular level, without the need for any binders or glue. The problem with this, as I noted earlier in the thread, is that once any of this stuff actually adheres, you're not going to get it off with any normal kind of solvent or cleaner. So - you want the coating to be even and, essentially, perfect - or so thin that you can't notice the difference between coated areas and those that didn't take the coating well.

Good luck with this. Curious to hear what else you learn.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] mjones73:
Dumb question but is that stuff designed to bond to plastic? I honestly don't know.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] TeddyBeers:
Indeed.

Don't really think this is proper glass.

I've one of the thick glass screen protectors from ebay - the one that peels of from MXF - and feels like real glass. Stiff, hard to bend, crack once bend to much (tested).

Brotect it's something in between glass and plastic.

It can be bend, almost can join corners together.

But once applied feels like 100% glass.

As Amazon review stated - must be a glass with some additives.

Don't get me wrong - it's still very good value for money.

I'm pretty sure I'll buy it again once badly scratched - current ones are very light, barely visible .
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] dragng8:
No, but i saw a guy do a video for the sharkproof brand nano liquid on the T2. it worked for him so i figured it might work with other brands but not enough info yet. i do think the shattershield may be a major factor though
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] jonstrong:
Even if it *does* bond with the plastic shattershield layer, remember that we're talking about an SiO2 (silicon dioxide / essentially same as glass from quartz or sand) that's only a couple of molecules thick. The shattershield, being plastic, will deform slightly under pressure from, for example, a pointy object being dragged against the surface. I have a feeling the SiO2 layer wouldn't hold up under stress like that - remember: it's not magic or bulletproof, it's a super thin layer of glass adhering at a molecular level. If you deform it at a steep angle like that, I'm pretty confident it will scratch.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] dragng8:
That's EXACTLY right Jon! Im almost positive thats where its weakness is, that and ectoplasm. Its more of a novelty for this phone because of the shattershield. There's no way that stuff will hold up to abuse on plastic. I noticed that this stuff crystallizes and forms a glass like material that breaks EASILY when not applied in a thin layer. It must be used on a hard non-malleable surface like glass. I believe it might be best to place a glass screen protector on the shattershield then follow up with nano liquid. Problem is its overkill and it just costs too much and the glass protector alone is more than enough for some. Oh and an update before i forget, 91% alcohol will not take this stuff off after it cures. ill be replacing my shattershield for sure with a xforce one when i find it to remove that logo, then getting a glass screen protector then putting the last of this nanofixit liquid on.

To sum it up, on the Droid T2, because of the shattershield being plastic, it works but not the way it should. My screen is still water repellent, easy to clean, and otherworldly smooth. It still repels my keys and knife, but not ghost, pocket, purse, or selective scratches.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] Blubbking:
iProtect

I can higly recommend the "iProtect glas screen Protector Moto X Force" ! I've now used it for about one month and it is just like new. Also it fits the phone perfectly and doesn't cost you a lot.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] mach01:
Has anyone used this screen protector? http://www.amazon.com/Protector-cov...01CE9JFBO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Is it any good? Also, what method did you guys use to place the protector on the phone. Sorry for my noob style questions but this is my first non Gorilla Glass phone and I have not used a protector before.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] Zeljko1234:
Official video how to replace/apply shield/protector ;)

http://www.motorola.com/us/protection/droid-turbo-2/moto-shattershield-lens-replacement.html
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] mach01:
Lol... I just watched the video before I saw your post. :)
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] Zeljko1234:
I've improvised method with cheaper screen protector and works. Didn't remove shield, of course.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] dragng8:
I installed Pleson brand tempered glass on top of my nano liquid treated screen and it adheres well. It looks and feels like my screen and hasnt interfered with the touch accuracy at all. Cutouts look good too though SLIGHTLY off.

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Annnd just finished putting on another nano layer. Results still the same just a more polished look and added resistance. It's my first time using tempered glass and I don't think I'll ever go back to anything else
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] dragng8:
Annnd just broke it Easter Sunday wtf. Phone tumbled and flipped like 18 times and ruined the edges. Screen glass protector cracked and so did my soul. Luckily enough the screen underneath is perfectly fine and I can now say this phone is truly shatterproof. I'll be getting another pleson screen protector for sure
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] stwallers:
I figured I would note that I got the cellhelmet screen protector. It is a bit more expensive than the others (reg $39.99) but 50% off right now on their website: https://www.cellhelmet.com/collecti...roducts/motorola-droid-turbo-2-tempered-glass

The second negative is that it has the H-shape design and doesn't cover the camera, LED, speaker or mics rather than cutouts (and I do have a small surface scratch near the LED.

The plus is that it has a lifetime warranty. Well, technically it's more of an insurance plan with a deductible. If it breaks you email them and pay $9.99 for a new one. I already did that once. So is it worth it? I guess it depends on how many times it breaks vs. buying a new one each time. So if you buy on sale it is $20, then each break is $10 for a brand new screen. I'm locked into this plan now since I bought one. Ha, and now that I see the non-warranty ones are less than the replacement value on amazon ($7.95) I would say it's definitely not worth it. Wish I would have thought of that before I went with whatever one they carried at the store.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] osubigtoe:
Otter box w\tempered glass

Anyone have any luck with tempered glass with an otter box defender? I hate the stock plastic protector on the otterbox. If someone had luck can you point me in the right direction? Thanks
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] mach01:
Hey guys, be aware of the Pleson screen protectors. I bought one and immediately noticed it had a chip between the top speaker grill and the border. No problem, sent it in, got a replacement, only to find another defect in the bottom. This time, the glass seemed to not be cut cleanly and had a nasty edge which did not sit flat upon installation. All this time, the outer layer has been exposed and is now mildly scratched. I'm so fed up, I'm just going to wait until I buy a new outer shield before buying a glass protector? Anyone else have these issues? I keep hearing Pleson makes excellent screen protectors so maybe I just got the two defects out of thousands. :)
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] mjones73:
I'm going on a few months with my Verizon protector, still looks like new.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] kakabobo:
which glass protector had individual cut out for sensor and camera speaker?
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] jonstrong:
Pretty sure you can tell by looking at the photos in ads for the different products. The Verizon branded protector is the same one I've been using on three Turbo 2's since mid-November, and they all still look like new. The ONLY cutouts on this one are the earpiece (rounded rectangle at the top) and the two audio ports at the bottom on either side of the Verizon logo. The rest of the protector covers the entire screen. I've been watching this and similar discussion threads since November, and the Verizon screen flexible hardened glass protector seems to get the most consistent recommendations across the board -- and I recommend it very highly as well from my own experience with this (and I'm NOT affiliated with Verizon in any way other than as their customer).
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] stwallers:
Do they offer this on Amazon or is this only through the Verizon website?

I'm on my third cellhelmet protector and it broke after 1 day! They have an H-shape and all three have broken somewhere along the top cutout.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] mjones73:
Only through Verizon.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] jonstrong:
I haven't seen it on Amazon. The SKU is MOTXT15851PKHGSP, and I don't get a match when I search for it on Amazon. If you do a web search with the SKU you'll see it on other sites, but I can't vouch for them - you'll have to decide whether to trust them.

It is, as you note, available on Verizon's own site. If you can get to a Verizon corporate store, I found that they will install the protector for you on your phone at no charge. My experience with this was excellent - all three installs were perfect - no visible bubbles or dust under the screen, and they're perfectly aligned.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] stwallers:
I decided to try the Pleson for $7.95 from amazon. No big loss if it doesn't work. I figure it's worth a try before I go for the $25 version. After installing 2 from cellhelmet, I'm pretty comfortable with doing it well. It's a lot easier than the couple of times I removed and replaced a cracked screen on my old bionic.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] mjones73:
I had the store do mine also, the first time around the guy went through 2 screens to get it on, it bubbled up a day or two later. I took it to another store, that guy went through two more until he got it right. It was worth the $25 to me.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] Zeljko1234:
But not for them :D
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] mikeschevelle:
I just bought a used DT2. I am looking at screen protectors, how ever the outer lens of my shatter shield is scratched up. Anyone had issues putting a screen protector on a scratched lens? Ill replace the lens if I have to, but I would rather use a screen protector if it with hid the scratches.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] mjones73:
I would assume any scratches in the existing one would show through a glass screen protector. The plastic screen is like $30, I'd replace it then protect it.
[Droid Turbo 2 Accessories] dragng8:
Go with pleson glass protector. And nanofixit. I'm still going strong. No scratches, clear screen, thin.