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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] subyfan:
Glad to hear it helped. I really do believe that this is where most installs go wrong, and it certainly affects the aesthetics of the end result. Whitestone would be well served to put your statement into their instructions:

PLEASE CLEAN THE SIDES LIKE CRAZY AFTER THE FIRST CURING

Lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] pieces of cake:
I received mine today and, even after reading and rereading the comments here and watching and rewatching the installation videos, my end result was horrible. Two bubbles at the top-left of my display and a massive amount of adhesive everywhere! It was as if my bottle of LOCA came over filled. When the glass went down, adhesive spilled down out of every edge of the glass to the point where the entire back glass of my phone was soaked in it.

I've since removed the entire thing and cleaned the hell out of my phone. Have any of you had success in cleaning up the protector and reapplying it, or do you think I'm SOL? I'm hoping I can just order some new LOCA and try again. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] illitirit:
I have done this install twice and I have to say the biggest tidbit i can offer is after you have removed the anchor bar and the screen protector is absorbing to the phone glass adhesive -- DO NOT take off the align bars. Both times I did this and the screen protector came out crooked. My 2nd install came out perfect other than its tilted like 2 degrees to the left which is so annoying. All because the instructions state while the adhesive is spreading to take off the align bars. DO Not take off the align bars. Cure with the UV light with the align bars on. I would say its okay to take the align bars off after the first cure.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] pieces of cake:
Did you reapply using the same protector or a new one? If you used the same one, how'd you clean it to prepare for reinstallation?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] felloffthetruck:
Sure glad I decided not to purchase this nightmare. :p
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] XBOHDPuKC:
I have a rather positive (somewhat unexpectedly after reading all the horror stories) experience installing this and using the phone for the last 2 hours. While the install is definitely more involved that that of any other screen protector I ever dealt with, it's not a big deal if you follow the instructions to the dot. No adhesive overflow for me - it went all smooth. More importantly, according to the video where the guy was testing multiple cases with this protector on, Supcase Unicorn Beetle shouldn't work, but it works beautifully. SUB is my go to case for the last 3-4 years, so I'm quite happy I can keep the case AND have this glass dome on.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] subyfan:
I'm with you...my experience has been almost overwhelmingly positive. I'm sure the issue faced by each person whose had a bad go of things varies, but I thought the installation was rather straight forward and foolproof (Caveat: Provided that you ensure a level surface and can follow instructions). I'll never buy any other TGSP for this phone, as I've used the others and they're all awful in comparison.
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That states it all hopefully.

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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Ricey:
Another thing I noticed while doing my 2nd install was on the part where you remove the triangle to drop the screen protector. The first attempt I did I kind of removed the triangle really fast from the get go. This caused quite a bit adhesive to overflow on the left and right sides and into the back. There was enough adhesive to finish the install but due to the excessive amount that overflowed to the sides, that was probably why I couldn't clean it well enough and it clumped up on the sides. I guess removing the triangle too fast causes the protector to drop on the adhesive with too much speed and force that it pushes the adhesive over the sides. On the 2nd attempt I followed the instructions more carefully and removed the triangle slowly until it comes in contact with the adhesive, then quickly remove the triangle once that happens. This time the adhesive did not run down the sides or if it did it was a very minuscule amount. It made cleaning the sides after the first curing much easier.

There's a lot of little (but important) things that can make or break this install that the instructions should emphasize. Maybe we should contact them with our experiences.

Can you post some picks with the glass dome and supcase? I've been looking at that case but haven't bought it because I thought it wouldn't work.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] pieces of cake:
My friend has the Whitestone Dome installed (his installation experience was MUCH better than mine) and we had absolutely no problem using his phone with the Gear VR. I'm confused by the incompatibility reports found in this thread. The phone fits in the Gear VR with the Whitestone Dome installed. No modifications are necessary.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Ricey:
Also this was posted by Whitestone today, May 21, on Amazon regarding selling the adhesive and protector in a separate package. This is big for those of us that want spares or end up breaking or messing up an installation.

Is there any way to just order the liquid adhesive?

Answer:

We are currently working with amazon to sell the adhesive and protector separately. But it is not yet decided if we will sell adhesive only.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] subyfan:
This is good info! If they give you any more feedback, please do share.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] bossei:
Thanks for your response. That's good to know.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] subyfan:
Just a word of caution (and I'm not discounting his friend's experience), but this was not the case with my install. The inner-most, largest retaining tabs at each if the four corners of the VR would grab onto the glass edges and pull firmly (there is a slot in the tab that allows it to grab the glass). If you run into this problem, I fixed it relatively easy by pinning those tabs in the down position, so that they never contact the phone period.

As an aside, the USB connection slot will also push on the glass. I just trimmed down the gray rubber with a Dremel. Lol. Problem solved.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] bossei:
Nothing is ever easy; smh! :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] dahray02:
i think it was mentioned here previously but the whitestone screen protector installed great for me and i loved it, then i had my phone in my pocket and barely bumped the edge of a table and the screen protector cracked. So its not as sturdy as i'm used to. I'm debating ordering another one, but i think i will
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] ddorsett445:
I have installed 2 of these on my phone and 1 on my wife's phone unfortunately on all 3 bubbles formed right at the start of the I curve about 2 weeks after installing. Kind of frustrated considering there cost of these.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] peekie0309:
I purchase everything I anticipate a possible return using Amex. The purchase and return protection can't be beat. If the vendor will not take a return , Amex will reimburse you
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] dynospectrum:
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[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] dinged:
These should be installed on a warmer day so that any bubbles do not expand on cooler days. Also helps in the curing process
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] psloan:
redacted.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Skyrocket2Paradise:
I did this tonight and it looks like it came out perfect! Thanks for the tip!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] momelod:
What is one to do if the liquid gets into the ear speaker and not noticed until after it has been cured. Yeah I did that. :(
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] crzycrkr:
I installed mine the other night. Went on great. Followed the suggestions here about cleaning the glue off after the first pass of the light. Came out perfect. Unfortunately the glue didn't prove to be very strong. Just caught my finger on an edge and it lifted and formed bubbles down the edge. I pulled it off today and returned to Amazon. Tried another glass from Amazon that sucked. Right now I'm running a skinomi skin that surprisingly isn't bad. Waiting on the official Samsung Ives to come in to try as well. I may try the Whitestone again down the road, but I'm going to try some other options first
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] exparanoia:
The protector is very nice but REALLY fragile.

I've had it on there for about 2 weeks, and it just cracked somehow if my pocket. The corner is slightly cracked but I can see microfractures that are spidering out into the middle of the protector.

I have no idea how it got cracked in my pocket -- it was perfectly fine when I put it in my pocket this morning.

Pretty disappointed how fragile it is, even though it is the nicest and sleakest protector out there. I don't think it's worth the money it's asking for if it's so fragile.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] horatiopositronic:
Got mine on Sunday. During installation, I dropped it on the adhesive too fast and got bubbles I couldn't remove. Aside from that error, I really liked everything else about it, so I bit the bullet and ordered a second. Installed that on Monday and it went almost perfectly. Now I'm really happy with it. It's definitely a big visual and tactile upgrade from the Skinomi TPU one I'd been using.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] subyfan:
With a good installation, no other product on the market can touch this currently. My install was pretty much flawless and you can't hardly tell the thing is even there. Love it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Ricey:
That's strange. I've had my whitestone on for more than 5 weeks now and have dropped my phone at least a dozen times (work in agriculture) and it still hasn't broke.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] ProStreetCamaro:
My first one cracked (not sure how but i had it on quite a while) so i went naked for the last 2 weeks. Well ended up breaking the screen in a nasty drop. Got insurance replacement yesterday along with new dome glass and installed it right away. Flawless and paired with uag case it goes pretty much edge to adge. Love this solution that whitestone has come up with. Will never go naked again thats for sure.

On a side note. This new S8+ runs much better than my previous one for whatever reason I dont know but it does run much better.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Kawaisa:
Did you have a case on when you cracked it?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] pieces of cake:
Give it a few more weeks and it'll crack. Overpriced, fragile fancy crap.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] subyfan:
I've had it installed longer than, near as makes no difference, basically anyone else on this board. You're entitled to your opinion, and mine is that this is a quality product and worth every penny.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] pieces of cake:
Until it splinters for no good reason...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] thereynolds:
Mine cracked on n the corner. It was very surprising. It was in my front pocket along with a plastic Bic lighter. No impact that I'm aware of. Was u successful getting a free replacement but did get a discount, and planning to buy another one. Although there is another thread that mentions a different one I might like to try.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] namz:
Quite expensive for a screen protector. What other options u got that works with edge ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] marktang:
Just installed this...i have to say this is the best screen protector right now..the only problem i have is there is a tiny bubble where the screen curves. other than that i am very happy with the product now
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Jamaicanexec:
Just updating everyone this is month two with my liquid glass screen protector I've dropped my phone once and no scratches forget that my phone and keys some how end up in the same pocket.. still nothing Im glad I opted for this instead of spending more and more money on tempered glass I ended up buying the qmadix liquid glass screen protector give it a full 24 hours to cure and you're set to go back also I'm using the neo hybird case from spigen
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] pieces of cake:
Not to burst your bubble, but I'd say you're just lucky. That liquid glass stuff is nonsense. Does nothing.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] ElAguila:
I think this is almost as controversial as politics. I have seen a lot of people post about the stuff basically being "snake oil". Best thing to do is research it. I do know that auto parts store are carrying this now for windshields and other areas are now using out. But with all of that I have yet to find a good scientifically controlled test. Bottom line is of it works for you then that is all that matters.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] PURFIT DESIGN:
I don't like any glass on my screen, probably I will just get a Walle case
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] lmanlo:
I got the first one in about the time it came out but first installation had a series of small bubbles. So later on ordered a second.

About 3 weeks ago had to remove the sreen protector. Mostly because of removing a case that grabbed part of the screen protector which then left an auful bubble spits at bottom.

My 3rd install didn't go well as the hold tab accidentally hit it, so screen came down faster than it should. So cleaned it up. But the way the screen pushed the glue it went down to one side which after cleaning it off saw that the screen was lifted near middle.

Not sure exactly what part of the process or what lifted up the screen. Even Samsung repair center could not figure out.

Not sure if it got pulled by the removal of 2 even though it was removed slowly or the glue going under glass.

I'll post pictures of it.

Samsung repair center still fixed it as it was a weird and could have been battery they said but it was not.

Just wanted to post this just in case. As to be careful on installing the protector.

I really liked this one as the feel and look of it was great.

Likely would go without one on a film don't like the adhesive on the sides of the tgsp.

If anyone after posting pictures thinks it was something else correct me. Phone has been on a case since day one.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Spawn026:
Well my glass broke from a drop that was less than a few inches. As good as the glass felt it wasn't very durable. For the price I'm considering it a once and done. I can't bring myself to spending that much money again on this thing.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] goonygugle:
After having mine on a few weeks both sides started lifting(not from a case) and it was covered in scratches, it peeled right off in one piece and i bet if i cleaned the adhesive i could of reused it , but instead it went to the trash , @ $45 its not something i want to replace monthly
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SEVENEDGE:
I bought a two pack from this guy claiming improved glue, Japanese glue and not cheap glue. So....I installed it, has the rainbow oil slick lines, but sensitivity hasn't been hindered so far. Also, after aligning and installing, us a dryer on maybe low setting, and go around the edges, so the glue can melt and maybe adhere better. If I can remember, I'll give an update.

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Here's the link.

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/322535251315
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] nugzo:
Installed mine today (Whitestone) absolutely love it. not a single bubble or spec of dust. Its a hair of centered to the left, i mean just a hair. Enough of course for the case to try and lift up on the protector on the upper left. I took a dremel to my case on the left side and now it's perfect. Can't tell the case has been modified at all and it's not lifting anywhere now. The oleo-phobic coating is great. No excess reflection. Touch sensitivity is perfect. No rainbow. Yes it is expensive. I'd buy it again.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] jessesam:
Does the case lift the tempered glass from the sides and does it make the clicking sound when u press the screen ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] TheUndertaker21:
i bought two and both were crap

wasted 92 bucks

looks like i'm gonna stick to non glass
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] SEVENEDGE:
Not at all. That is a UAG ash colored case for my S8 plus. Beside hair sticking on the edges or fibers, I have yet to experience any loss of sensitivity.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] jabreu203:
I have had mine on for a month. Best protector I could have imagined for these curved displays. If you take your time, follow the directions and are in a clean area you won't be disappointed
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] electric0ant:
i just got this and overall i'm not too happt by it, mainly because of all the things that can go wrong during installation.

in theory it works really well, and if the application goes smoothly and you use a compatible case then it's all good.

but even if application goes smoothly and you try a case that pushes it up, and causes a bubble then that's too bad since it won't stick back down again since the glue has already been set.

and if any glue has seeped out from under the glass and is around the edges, it needs to be cleaned up before it is set. because once set and you try clean it up it will tear out some glue from under the glass at edges and cause bubbling, which again, can no longer be resolved as the glue has been set.

now i know what to look out for, i could probably do a better job for the next application, but its pretty expensive..
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] muzicman82:
Hi all,

I'm contemplating getting the Sprint S8 (not +), but want to have case and glass ready. It sounds like, though not perfect, the Whitestone is the best glass protection out there right now. Since it's been a few months since this thread started, are those of you that installed it still happy? How is it it holding up? Would you buy it again?

If I get this for other family members, some of them go through screen protectors like water.. and this would get real expensive... Any idea what a 2nd choice may be that's 1) glass and 2) has lifetime replacements?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] Mr. Orange 645:
A cheaper alternative is to buy a cheap glass protector and a tube of LOCA and do it yourself. There's a few posts here, including a couple of my own, talking about it and showing the results.

Two tubes of LOCA will run you about $12. A cheap tempered glass screen protector will cost you about $6. You can use a UV light, such as the one used for curing gel nail polish. I happen to have one already, but you can buy them for about $15-20. Or I saw a video where one guy just sat the phone outside in the sunlight and the LOCA cured.

Two tubes of LOCA will be enough for three or four TGSPs, so it's a much cheaper route if you're doing more than one device.

Just be warned, it's a mess, but it turns out very nice.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Accessories] PIRATA!:
Hey there! What do you really mean for PLEASE CLEAN THE SIDES LIKE CRAZY AFTER THE FIRST CURING ???

I mean...isn't rubbing hard a risk?? Could the glass move as I push hard on its border for cleaning roughly??? As you say, doing only 20s top+bottom will not harden the glue enough, so as it will be possible to come away, it could not be enough to keep the glass in place!!

And also..with what should I clean it?? Paper? Microfiber cloth? With alcohol pads??

Thank you!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] snk012:
Hello guys,

I just noticed my LTE speeds were horrible (2.24 M/b download/2.03 M/b upload via internet speed test). My coworker who is using a Samsung Galaxy Note 5 on Verizon is achieving speeds well over 20 M/b. Neither of us are connected to WIFI. I tried to do some research to see if anyone else was having the same issue but haven't found anything on it yet. I got really good speeds on my S6 before the upgrade. I tried to phone in with Verizon's tech support and they weren't much help. I'm wondering if this might have anything to do with the DQA pop-up errors. Hoping an update would fix it but just wanted to isolate the issue if it's software or hardware-related.

Has anyone experience similar issues?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] eoga:
I am not using verizon network but i am using a verizon s8 on a different network and already using the latest update. i am able to get 37Mbps for download and 27Mbps Upload speed on my company so i dont think your problems are related to the update but to verizon itself
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] snk012:
Anybody on Verizon able to check if their LTE speeds have been bad? I could just rule out that I am in bad area but since I have other coworkers getting better speeds just trying the diagnose the problem.

Thank you all,
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] gqukyo:
Thought the dqa is for wifi only
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] Varekai:
I'd say they're pretty damn good on this phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] tygib:
47mb down

20mb up

in KS, testing a Dallas server on speedof.me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] anewday:
Sometimes, this is due to a bad sim. Did you get a new sim for the S8?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] the_rooter:
Nope
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] Dodolom:
Who do you use on your Verizon S8? I am using at&t but can't get LTE connection to stick. I boot the phone, I have LTE for 2 minutes and then back to HSPA+

Wondering if you are on at&t as well?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] eoga:
I am using ATT but in Mexico and here ATT only use band 4 and 5 so i dont have any issue. I use ATT (roaming) every time I am there and I do notice that with my old phone (HTC 10) in my area this phone was constantly using band 30 and 4 and changing between them, so after I changed to the verizon s8 I lost band 30 and i was only able to connect using band 4 hence some times i was losing my LTE.

You should do the test with your old phone and LTE discovery and see what bands are you using most of the time and see if your verizon phone have them or not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers] gotfondue:
I am also having this issue after the update. Slow LTE speeds even when I am in line of site of a tower.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] user212:
Can somebody gives to me some links with working wm6 rom for hp hx2490 ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dancer_69:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=1516882&postcount=66
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] user212:
Sorry but the first rom(i a with him) i have it ,can somebody give link(working)for the second one?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] user212:
And can somebody tell me how to update rom on hp hx2490 onder vista ??????? HELP HELP HELP
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] user212:
??????/:confused: some ideas?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] user212:
please can somebody give me a link or something with windows mobile 6 for hp hx2490??? here is my e-mail user215@gmail if somebody have it and want to send it to me:(:(:(:(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] user212:
and how to instal nk.nbf with out hpruu?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dancer_69:
see post with the link to the tutorial above (post 2)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] user212:
this is not working. hpruu says to me that the rom is not in hpruu list or in hpruu.ini

in .ini a've renamed the file but nothing same errors???
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dancer_69:
1. is your device in white bootloader mode(buttons 2+4+reset)?

2. after you put it in the grandle you pushed the calendar button to connect?

2. You run the sp32408 update utility sp32408 and after the checks replace the nbf file as described at the tutorial?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] user212:
From where i can download sp32408 ?