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[Note 7 Accessories] Android1126:
Who has actually bought and received from Mobile Fun UK/US/Canada???

Thanks man, I just ordered. It says "In Stock Tomorrow", but my shipping date shows as Monday 8/29 - any experience with this? I just don't want to wait around for 3 weeks for Screen Protectors.

Anyway, if they mess up my order, I'm holding you personally responsible! just kidding man.

I still have my doubts, but I'd prefer an exact OEM replica over the garbage I've tried so far, any day.

I have a Spigen Neo Hybrid Crystal case (Champagne Gold), so I shouldn't have any case issues. I guess we shall see!!

Thanks again, and please let me know your interpretation of their item in stock tomorrow/shipping Monday (today) message.

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Who has actually purchased this from Mobile Fun US (preferably), and how long did it take to fulfill your order, what was your experience? Again, I don't want to wait on any more stuff (feels like I've been tracking packages for the past two weeks straight).

Any insight, shipping location, US warehouse details, timeliness, would all be appreciated.

I truly still cannot understand how some random obscure cell phone accessory distro has OEM Samsung screen protectors for the Note 7, when Samsung themselves (or any other major retailer in the continental United States) haven't started selling it yet (or even advertised it as an item coming soon). I ordered it anyway, but really not sure about this one )also OEM Samsung screen protectors are like $30 bucks minimum, this was what, like $20 after shipping and taxes??? Something seems sketchy.

Thanks in advance to anyone who shares their experience with me.
[Note 7 Accessories] KOLIOSIS:
Don't hold your breath on availability from MobileFun.com.

On new OEM items, you'll notice more often than not the actual availability will get pushed back several times.

Best advice I can give is check the status several times a day, along with other sources.

They're a legitimate e-tailer, but, they stretch the truth on availability ETA's.
[Note 7 Accessories] Android1126:
Additionally.....

I was just browsing their website, and they are offering products that Manufacturers do not even offer (as well as major retailers). How is this possible?

I am almost certain these are OEM Replicas, copied in China. Please prove to me that I am wrong, I've already gave them some money. I guess we will see how it goes.

Spigen hasn't put out their curved crystal yet, but this site has it? Definitely strange to me at least.

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Thank you, I appreciate your honest feedback. Have you ever dealt with their customer support? Are they any good? Responsive?

If I don't get it within a couple weeks, I'll probably cancel and wait on Samsung.

The Screen protection for the Note 7 has been a nightmare (for everyone I'm sure).
[Note 7 Accessories] KOLIOSIS:
They've responsive & cooperative, but,they're "overly optimistic" on new mdse availability.

I got mine from an eBayer before he ran out of stock. (The $299.95 price some have reported is just a placeholder until he can get more).

I paid $17.99 for mine, might wanna contact (virtual-depot), see if he actually plans on restocking @ the original price.
[Note 7 Accessories] Android1126:
Yea, saw that too. It's as if this OEM SP is some rare unicorn or something. Well, can't do much now since I already ordered it. I will report back my experience, as well as wait times.

Thanks again for your feedback.
[Note 7 Accessories] Sharpshooterrr:
The OEM Samsung screen protector also gets like this, right?
[Note 7 Accessories] 1011555:
Like I said I've ordered from Mobile fun many times and their products have always been authentic. I ordered the sp and received it under 2 weeks, pretty impressive when considering it was going from UK to Canada. Also I did a full review on th first page of this tread.
[Note 7 Accessories] 1011555:
For the short while I had it on (due to pealing caused by Rickie case) it didn't seem to do that but it's definitely not glass
[Note 7 Accessories] 1011555:
As many before I've been scared a many times from scrupulous sellers saying products are oem when they were simply garbage, so I've become quite the expert at sniffing out the fakes from the real, I once sniffed out a fake Samsung wireless charger which I purchased on Amazon. The charger and retail box almost looked identical to the original but after digging deeper and Googling the serial number, I found out it was a mass produced fake.

I want to be clear I have no association with mobile fun besides being a regular customer. I also have been burnt many times and I am happy to have finally found a honest place that always gets oem products before anyone and to share with you guys. ☺
[Note 7 Accessories] Android1126:
Thanks for that. I know (just as well as everyone else), that OEM products are replicated and produced/distributed on a MASS scale from China. They even copy serial numbers and other unique identifiers. I have plenty of experience with this, as I know people in the industry who buy from China and distribute here, and I'll tell you, they've gotten VERY good at replicating authentic products. Replicating a screen protector is a cinch.

But, like I said earlier, I don't care if it's actual OEM Samsung, as long as it's the exact same size/fit/materials, I'm OK with that. The corner niches in the OEM SP are ingenious, and I'm shocked other manufacturers haven't copied that technique. I don't know, can they trademark that? Probably.

Still, that wouldn't stop China from replicating.

2 weeks you say? I can live with that. Thanks again!

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No. It's not orange peel/stretchable plastic material like the one pictured (or the IQ Shield I am currently using). It's more like the film that you take off a brand new phone, albeit stronger and designed for actual protection and adherence.

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You may be waiting a long time. It's not the SP manufacturers, it's just the curved screen + consumer alignment (has to be 110% perfect), that causes so much trouble protecting curved screen phones.

I think there's pretty much a consensus that film is the only type of SP that will work with curved screens. I have two glass ones, first one is already in the garbage. May attempt the second before I put on the OEM Samsung one (if I get it this century).

Anyway, just take a look at Spigen's website, and read the reviews for the S7 edge tempered glass/curved crystal, and so on. Even their stretchy "HD Flex" for the Note 7 (on amazon only) has a 1 star rating. This is Spigen we're talking about. It's horrible to read those reviews. They've got like immaculate 5 stars on all of their products and then 0's and 1's on their curved screen protection (for all devices, including the Note 7).

Again, can't blame them for trying. It's the consumers (all of us) who have bought into this curved screen nonsense (myself included). With that being said, Samsung should have been responsible enough to release OEM screen protection with the Note 7. Especially since they were probably already aware of GG5's (Gorilla Glass) scratchability.

I like that GG5 is less prone to "shatter", and I always use screen protectors anyway, but finding one for my Note 7 has been near impossible.
[Note 7 Accessories] 1011555:
I suggest you do care if the product is oem or not, from experience I have found that replicas are almost always unusable due to the product not being fully compatible. All these shady people care about is to make a quick buck and disappear and reopen under a different eBay name. Buying a faulty sp is frustrating because these people are making all kinds of money and laughing at us. However buying a fake oem faulty charger that after burns your phone after a year is beyond frustrating. Think about how these people think "oh I can save 3¢ if I use this component and the charger will work fine for 1 year and 1 out of 100 will blow up phones" "ok I do that".
[Note 7 Accessories] jrodsep:
Anyone tried this screen protector with a speck candyshell grip?
[Note 7 Accessories] Android1126:
Couldn't agree more, but after doing some research, it appears this particular company is reputable, and is commonly known in the UK. And me personally, having a little experience on the subject, can tell fake vs. authentic in other high end products. Screen protector, 20 bucks. Not overly concerned, but thanks. You are correct.
[Note 7 Accessories] Android1126:
I'm using the Spigen Neo Hybrid Crytstal, and that case seems to be compatible with all of the SP's I have tried thus far, as long as everything is perfectly (and I mean perfectly) aligned.

I'll post pics later on......

Really, I just can't wait for this d*mn SP to ship. Their website has been saying "expected tomorrow" for three days now. I wish they would just be up front and honest about their inventory.
[Note 7 Accessories] reefur:
Weird, I ordered on Monday last week and it shipped by Thursday. Was available and shipped within 3-5 days as stated. I'm sure due to high demand as the awareness about this SP gets out there plus combined with low inventory wait times will vary. My experience with them has been great so far.....
[Note 7 Accessories] 1011555:
Tonight I installed the official Samsung screen protector and also put the official Samsung soft clear case found here. And ah man all I can say is wow, I'm the type of guy that likes to have protection when it comes to case but for it not to show too much and this case is tiny. I am very impressed how the case fits and looks. Also it's been on for a few hours and it did not make the sp peal. The top and bottom do not come close to the sp however the sides seem to barely touch but the case fits so snug that I don't think it will damage the sp. Up till now I'm happy with this combination but I'll post if ever I run into some problems

http://m.bestbuy.ca/defaultpage.asp...etails.aspx?ajax=true&sku=10450377&lang=en-CA
[Note 7 Accessories] Android1126:
Yea, I ordered about 3 days ago, and it said it would ship the day after. Their customer support representative e-mailed me and assured me it would ship by the 1st. of September Now, their site says 3-5 days. Which, I assume will be adjusted to 2 weeks, or 4 weeks for availability/in stock (lovely).

I have a bad feeling about this. And, they already took my money...... not cool so far.
[Note 7 Accessories] KOLIOSIS:
You're experiencing the "overoptimism" I spoke of earlier w/MobileFun.

I feel ya,it sux,& while their CYA tactics may be legal,it's reprehensible,considering the sizeable markup on most of their mdse,which would be easier to stomach if the items(s) were actually in-stock.
[Note 7 Accessories] Android1126:
It's ridiculous. I received an e-mail from an actual employee promising that the item would ship by the 1st. Yet, it stated the item won't be in stock for 3-5 days, which I feel may be closer to one month.

Beyond reprehensible, it's just completely misleading. May just have to cancel.
[Note 7 Accessories] KOLIOSIS:
There's a couple e-Bayers located in Australia who have it in-stock,around $30 shipped if you're interested.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Sam...836850?hash=item465355b632:g:KOkAAOSwawpXtSOt

At least you're covered w/PayPal's pay later policy,to where the funds don't become payable until 14 days after you order/after actual delivery......................
[Note 7 Accessories] 5URV1V0R:
Please can you share some pictures of your phone to see how the combo work together. Thx.
[Note 7 Accessories] programatix:
Yup, I got mine from local store. Can confirm that it's official Samsung Screen Protector since it has local Samsung sticker on it with Samsung warranty. I'm not sure what's the warranty is for though. The packaging looks the same as the one posted in YouTube by MobileFun.

First of all, it's the rubber type screen protector, so it can stretch when pulled, force applied on it or written on. So, once you use the S-Pen on it, you can see your writing on it. Usually rubber type screen protector is wet-applied, but this one is dry-applied. Since it's the rubber type, it technically has "self-healing" feature but I'm not sure how much "self-healing" it can get. However, unlike the usual rubber type, it is smooth (usually it's sticky) and writing using the S-Pen is ok.

A word of advice when installing, don't remove "layer-2" before you remove all the bubbles and if possible, make sure that there is no bubble when you are applying it. If there is, simply pull it back out and slowly apply it down. When using the squeegee, make sure you don't use the sharp corner as it can cause the screen protector to stretch.

Before putting on any case, let it sets for several hours. I managed to put the phone in Ringke Fusion case and it sits fine.

On the price, MobileFun price is double the price I paid for mine. I live in Malaysia and it cost RM39.00 which is USD9.57 by today's conversion.
[Note 7 Accessories] Femmetechstic:
That sucks, I decided not to pre-order for this reason but as far as I can tell whenever a shipment comes in anywhere it all goes out straight away...

Are you still waiting?
[Note 7 Accessories] Sharpshooterrr:
Very informative. Thank you.

What can you say about its clarity?
[Note 7 Accessories] Android1126:
Hey man, that is NOT the official OEM Samsung screen protector. You can tell right away because there are no corner "niches" cut into the corners. Secondly, it isn't a stretchy type of film. If you purchased it in Malaysia, then I would assume it is a typical replica commonly found in many Asian countries (including my country of origin).

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Hey Bro, that's not OEM. Here are two videos that show the "alleged" (ok, so based on others and research, it IS the Samsung made OEM SP), Screen Protector.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzukRhK8M6Y

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

Please watch both of these videos, notice the material, and packaging.

Also, no Samsung "sticker".

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As far as I can tell, ONLY Mobilefun is carrying this item. There are a few sellers on e-bay (from what I hear), and none on Amazon. Again, based on my research, this company "MobileFun" carries OEM products exclusively. Their motto is also, "We get it first", so not sure how that works, but I'm assuming they have some purchasing/distribution relationship with a number of manufacturers (just like amazon).

At this point, I don't trust any other site claiming to have OEM Sp's, since even Samsung isn't carrying them.

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Hey actually, I received an email that my item has shipped today. So it's coming from the UK, I'd expect about a two week delay (which is what I expected).

Go ahead and order from them, if you're not planning on changing addresses within a month, you should be fine. I say this, because I am actually moving, and don't have my forwarding address locked down yet. so that was a concern for me.

If it really has shipped, as they say (don't see any reason not to believe them), then I should be in good shape.
[Note 7 Accessories] programatix:
Btw, when I replied "Yup", I was agreeing with the person that it would leave S Pen marking on the screen protector. In the video I included below, it does show. On my naked eyes, I can see it clearly, but on the camera, it's hard to see. The writing on the screen protector stays for a long time.

Here's photos of the screen protector

Front box

Back box

The so called corner that supposedly prove that this is the OEM?

Marking leftover after writing using S Pen.

The video showing me scribbling on the screen and it leaves a trail. Btw, writing still feel smooth.

https://vimeo.com/180928736

This is what become of one when I allowed the salesperson to install it on my phone. It was like,

Salesperson: Let me install it 4 u.

Me: No, I'll install it myself.

Salesperson: Seriously? It's curved edge. Very hard to install.

Me: Oh well, why not.

Half an hour later the guy got it install with the sp all stretched up due to him using the squeegee edge to rub off the bubbles. And the so called corner "niches", lol one corner was so badly shaped that it wouldn't stick anymore. I got home, removed it and threw it into the bin. Pick it out just to snap it.
[Note 7 Accessories] RaymondPJR:
Giggety!
[Note 7 Accessories] Sharpshooterrr:
I wouldn't mind if a third party manufacturer made that screen protector, but why would Samsung make something like that for a phone that you would use a pen and leave indentations on?

Would you happen to know of a brand of plastic screen protector that covers the edges and doesn't leave ugly markings on the phone when using the S pen?
[Note 7 Accessories] programatix:
Perhaps it's due to the curve edge. It's hard to stick if the screen protector is not soft, thus the rubber-type. It's actually not really a rubber-type but some sort of in between? Since rubber type normally need to be wet-applied, and the real rubber-type would make writing with S Pen very rough, like writing on a rubber.

I always used Spigen screen protector for all my phones. I just hope Spigen release one for Note 7 and I pray that it covers the edges.
[Note 7 Accessories] Sharpshooterrr:
So there's a good chance that there won't be a normal screen protector that goes all the way to the curves? I'm starting to think so.

Actually, Spigen already made a screen protector for the Note7:

https://www.amazon.com/Protector-Sp...R7B6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472670657&sr=8-1

Bad news is that it looks worse than the official Samsung SP in the sense that it's more prone to markings because of the S Pen. I actually got my reference photo from the Amazon website.
[Note 7 Accessories] programatix:
Oh, that's the photo shown by you previously. I took the photos with my Note 7 (I got two) in a not well lit room, so it's hard to get the camera to focus correctly. I think the "OEM" would end up the same after some time. As I said, I can see the marking clearly with my naked eyes. But I dunno, my wife said I got a "super-eyes" since I found 2 scratch marks on my wife's Note 7 which she can't seem to find. I'm not sure how she got it scratched. One of it is really deep. I can feel it with my fingernail. Her Note 2 without screen protector survived without any scratches on the screen for 2 years, and Note 7 lasted less than 2 weeks? That's the reason why I bought the screen protector. Mine is still fine. No scratch.

So, Spigen called it "Flex" as in flexible as a "rubber". Didn't see it in Spigen website though. Perhaps the quality is so bad that Spigen doesn't want to show it in its own website? Lol.
[Note 7 Accessories] Android1126:
BTW, I've got to ask, in that last picture, why are the back and front SP removal films still on? Looks like it was destroyed before even touching a phone.!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

If you had applied it, wouldn't the adhesive film (back), and face film (front) tabs be removed? The picture doesn't make sense or represent a used SP, just a damaged or burnt one.

Some of the the other pictures in this thread with it on, in my opinion, look pretty good (as far as fit and adhesion to the curves).

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I'm using an IQ Shield for now. The sides will eventually start to lift, but once it cures, I see no markings when I use the S-Pen. Also, it is advertised as being "self healing", so if I stick my fingernail into it, it will mark, but then disappear. I guess that's good, but the fact that the edges don't stick defeat the whole purpose of having a GG5 curved screen phone.

This whole situation i so ridiculous, it's almost funn at this point. And Samsung along with all of these manufacturers are pointing and laughing (with money flying out of their pockets), saying "joke's on you" - dumb consumers!! haha j/k

Anyway, at least IQ Shield is sending my 3rd replacement now!
[Note 7 Accessories] programatix:
Before I threw it away in the dustbin, I've srunched it. The protective layers were still in the box. Picked it up and put it back just to snapshot it. Was thinking to bring it to the shop again and if I'm lucky perhaps I'll get a replacement?

The stickers are on the protective layers. This is how dry-applied screen protectors are packaged, sandwiched between 2 protective sheets with labels (1 and 2) to tell the applicant which one to remove first.

I was actually angry when I srunched it. The guy actually damaged the corner. The adhesive on it was totally gone. So, I meddled with it to see I can fix it but a dust bit went in and stuck on the adhesive part of the screen protector. I then used the dust removal sticker to remove it and behold the adhesive came out! I was so frustrated and removed the whole thing.

Anyway, I've sent the back cover photo to Samsung for confirmation.
[Note 7 Accessories] Android1126:
Ahh, I see. No, I understand how the SP films work, was wondering why they were still on in the picture. Anyway, yes, you should try to get your money back, or at least return it and try again.

When I receive mine, I will post pics and compare. Problem is, there are literally millions of companies in Asia (mostly China), that copy OEM/Authentic products, so I can't say for certain that yours, or the one I ordered, will be authentic. Ultimately we will have to wait for Samsung to start selling this particular SP and do an actual comparison.

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Hey, can I ask, if the SP sides were pre-curved when your received it out of the box, or were they just flat with the corner "niches"?
[Note 7 Accessories] programatix:
It's curved, a little bit difficult to apply because of the curve and it's soft (compared to the Spigen Ultra Oleophobic screen protector).
[Note 7 Accessories] Android1126:
Interesting. At this point, based on my research (and I've done quite a bit), the Samsung Malaysia SP you purchased (or a Samsung US//UK distro), is the only product that works. You should have just put it on yourself.

Lastly, I will say that I would rather have an SP that gets scratched/indented, over a GG5 screen with scratches (I mean isn't that the point of a SP?), hence my overt concern regarding this topic.

The phone is still pretty darn new, so eventually there will be better accessories/SP's available. I'm going to go with this one, until something DEFINITIVELY better comes out.

I appreciate your insight and input man, good luck with that return!!

Again, apply it yourself!!! I am confident you will have better results.
[Note 7 Accessories] programatix:
Oh, I did applied the 2nd piece myself on my wife's Note 7. It's the one I used for the photo shots. Happy with my work (praising myself, lol). Btw, I used the rubber squeegee that came with one of the Spigen screen protector I bought years ago. Using rubber squeegee really ease the job especially the edges compared to the squeegee that comes with the "Note 7 screen protector".

Man, your concern on the scratch is legit. My wife's Note 7 screen has 2 scratches on it. One is like a cut from a knife, about 1mm long. Not sure about the depth, but I can feel it with my nail. The other is like some coating chipped off, around 1mm length and 0.5mm width. She used it as she normally did with her Note 2 which is scratch free after 2 years without screen protector. This is the reason I bought this screen protector, and believe it or not, Samsung never made any screen protector for any of its flagship phones (correct me if I'm wrong) and in all previous Samsung phones I bought, the user guide clearly state that Samsung recommend not to use any screen protector. So, my thought is, Samsung knew about this problem (Note 7 screen is more prone to scratch, compared to previous phones).