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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Mtotallywired:
I've gone through two sets of these already, with the second one having come in today. I returned the first one because of bubbles and ended up getting them again. I wasn't about to have it a second time. But alas, even though I was able to get the bubbles out of the screen, it ended up pushing the adhesive to the sides and top and bottom, so even though it looked near perfect before I began the curing process, I ended up with visible glue bits on the bottomish left side of the phone. It's a damn shame too because the clarity of the whole rest of the screen was unreal as compared to like 3-4 other "well reviewed" ones off of amazon that just turned out to be total garbage, with fake reviews.

I was perplexed because everything was supposed to be as it should've been. I checked that my area was clean and leveled using a leveler. screen was totally sparkling clean. screwed in the adhesive dispenser and the unscrewed the bottom cap and let it go for 30 seconds. It stayed on the center of the screen but some reason, once I lifted the it back up to apply the corner pieces, the liquid tried to slide down. I quickly grabbed the cloth to relevel it and again it was center. Put that cardboard piece in, put the corner pieces in and quickly removed the film from the glass. Now the problems began when I tried to align it, the corner pieces started popping out of place and so the glass wasn't centered. I was like wtf?! That didn't even happen with the last kit I got. Anyway, i get to the part where it's time to slide out the cardboard, and I went sloowwww and when the glass dropped. bubbles! again. as I said before, it took me a good 5-10 minutes to push all those bubbles out. but that icky liquid got all over. in the earpiece. down the sides and on the bottom. It is not easy to clean off and it clumps into little bits, so don't try to clean too aggressively in the middle of the curing process. They don't provide enough of those alcohol/ethanol wipes for as much of a mess as it makes. The curing process seems easy enough, but it will not make bubbles go away. I learned that the first go around.

I'm aware this isn't rocket science. and while this is the most involved of all screen protector applications I've ever gone through, I've successfully done many others. I ordered a third kit as I got refunds for the last two. got one day shipping and it'll be here tomorrow. Hoping the third time is a charm. Any tips would be mega helpful!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] davidcsv:
Sorry to hear you've been experiencing so much trouble installing this screen protector.

Before I did the actual install, I made sure to rehearse the whole procedure without releasing the glue... to see if all parts fit correctly. By the way, I did not want to fiddle too much with the setup once the screen protector was lowered on top of the display, so I ended up using only one dry cloth and one wet wipe in total; during curing and right after, I did not handle the phone too much. As far as the bubbles are concerned, I had none. Have you tried inspecting the blob of glue (maybe with a magnifying glass) before lowering the screen protector, to see if there are any air bubbles in it?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Werthe:
Got my replacement protector from mobilefun.co.uk and the installation went perfectly. Hopefully this time the protector stays bubble free. :fingers-crossed:

Spigen Neo Hybrid Shiny Black in the last picture
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] subyfan:
Looking good. I'm rocking this combo too, right at 50 days in...wouldn't change a thing.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Oli2k:
Looks amazing!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] lovehoshi:
I had similar issues as well. My third one that I ordered was a success. I learned that a level surface and dropping the glass down very slowly are what helps the most. Liquid still got on the back of my device with the third attempt, but after wiping everything down and curing the glass, the protector looks almost perfect, unlike the first two attempts where there were bubbles everywhere. I say almost, because I can slightly see some light bleed toward the bottom of my device but I might just deal with it because the rest of the protector is adhered perfectly. Hopefully the third attempt for you was successful!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] waiting89:
The first one I had a tiny bubble which was my fault, left it and then the other day I drop my phone super hard landed face down corner, I was like my real screen must of had crack of how hard it hit the tile. I picked it up and only a tiny bit was scratch on the screen protector, order a new one pulled the old one out and was easy to clean came out just as other glass screen protector. This time I put the second screen and came out perfect. ? so this says it does protect the screen and it does come off without any issues. Putting it on perfect is possible just lost of patience will do it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] mydonose:
Is this the whitedom or do you have an other product?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Werthe:
Yes it is. Whitestone Dome Glass Galaxy S8 Plus
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] mydonose:
Thanks for the answer. But can the protective glass be removed again? It is glued to the display with an adhesive? Is there no backlog?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Werthe:
It can be easily removed like any other tempered glass screen protector. The silicone adhesive is not that strong. You just start from on edge and carefully lift it off. Any adhesive residue can be removed with alcohol pads but most of the adhesive seems to lift off with the protector when you remove it.

Once you remove it you can't put it back thoug.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] mydonose:
Thank you so much
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Nuttyone:
I got mine....feels beautiful, just like the naked screen. Had no problems with installation, but not cheap, especially in Australia where is cost me $63 + postage.

I am a bit of a fanatic when it comes to the screen being in perfect condition, phone being protected, and I pay for insurance on top of that, but when it comes to me upgrading my phone in a couple of years time, I know my phone will be the best one available for sale, and look as good as the day I got it. I tried about 6 tempered screens before I installed the Whitedome, and every one of them was rubbish, and not all were cheap. I don't think I kept any on for more than 2 days before peeling them off in disgust. The only other screen that was ok with was the Spigen NeoFlex which was a wet application soft screen. Not as good to touch, is not tempered glass, but did apply well and stayed put. Had a tacky feel to it, but still would protect your phone from keys in the handbag and minor scuffing. I have many cases that I am testing, Ringke Flex seems ok, Spigen Neo Hybrid seems ok.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] davidcsv:
Completely agree. After having had one of those edge sticking (expensive) tg screen protectors, couldn't be any happier now with the Whitestone. Being a bit OCD myself, I've 'locked' my S8+ in a Pelican Vault case.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] sheppy1:
Does anyone know if I'd have issues installing this protector while I also have a slickwraps leather decal on the back of my phone which adds a few mm bulk? Worried it wont fit right in the plastic installation frame. Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] subyfan:
There's not a whole lot of play, but I bet you could stuff it in there.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] alitech:
Hi guys.

I just got mine today from Mobile fun. Spent £47 including delivery. This did hurt I wont lie. I decided to go for it because I started noticing small scratches on the naked display and I didnt want to damage it further so that I better get this thing. I have had very bad experiences with screen protectors for curved surfaces. I have just done a successful install even though I messed up slightly, no panic.

What I did notice was that I received 2 tubes of adhesive in the box which is great. However they sent only a single protector. Not sure whats going on there. Anyhoo, as a few other smart folk, I have decided to keep all the plastic bits that came in the package so I can use it again in the event I need to. Wondering if anyone has been able to successfully find a replacement glass for this? I want to purchase one just in case this one cracks so that I have one ready to go.

Anyone?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Nuttyone:
Yes, you get 1 screen and 2 tubes of glue. If you have a problem with bad installation, you can apparently clean the glue off and do a second installation with the second tube of glue. I just hope later on you get buy the screen and glue by itself without the UV light to make it cheaper.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] subyfan:
They started sending 2 tubes now? I only got one with mine. It wasn't needed since my install went really well, but it would have been nice to have if things went sideways.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Nuttyone:
Yes, 2 glues in each kit. (My kits are for the Galaxy S8) :D
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Werthe:
My first package had 1 tube and second package had 2 tubes of glue.

When I took off the first protector and was inspecting it I noticed that the inner side of the protector scratched really easily. It got tiny scratches even when cleaning harder with alcohol pad. Just be careful if you mess something up and want to try second time.

Ps. I have not had any issues with the second protector and I must say that this is the best screen protector I have ever used during 10+ years.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] sheppy1:
Great! Have bought one anyway so will see how I get on! :) Cheers

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That's great to here about the 2 tubes you got! I too paid that amount from Mobile Fun and have mine coming via DPD tomorrow. Did you do anything special to ensure a properly aligned and bubble free installation? Don't wanna mess this up but I'm VERY OCD so I'll spend a good half hour cleaning the dust off, getting the right lighting, flat surface etc.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] alitech:
I just followed the video and it worked out well. The tube didnt really work as expected. I took the black end off and when I turned it over to attach on to the black dispenser peice, it spilled, thankfully inside the hole where the black dispenser goes. Nothing was wasted thankfully at is spilled at the exact spot it was supposed to so I carried on with the installation and it worked out well in the end.

Its my first day with it so will report back if any issues.

What I did notice was that the excess adhesive seeped through the sides overnight and went into the case I had on. Not a huge issue, just wiped it clean and nothing was damaged. To the touch, the adhesive feels like oil which is strange.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] sheppy1:
Oh dear! Seems people have mixed outcomes when it comes to installing this thing! Thanks for the info though! :) Hoping it doesn't run down the back of my phone as I have a genuine leather decal on which I don't want ruined. Very odd though about the consistency! Expected it to be like glue...

Be good to see how you get on! Wondering if bubbles will appear or if the adhesive around the edges will collect dust.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] dcwiker05:
Does anyone have any opinion of this protector on a phone hat hasn't had any type of screen protector on for 3 weeks? It has very fine almost invisible scratches at the start of each curve. I'm wondering if the adhesive will fill if in and make it unnoticable, or if it would cause issues?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] alitech:
I had some scratches on my screen when I put this one. They are no longer visible under the protector but they are still there underneath for sure. Don't understand the nature of your question. Is there a concern of some sort?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] dcwiker05:
No that basically what I wanted to know. Some protectors make scratches more noticeable and worse instead. I know they will still be there I just don't want this to make more noticeable instead.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] alitech:
Yup, you can't see the scratches under the protector for sure. All the best.

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Guys any luck finding a replacement glass screen of the same size and dimensions of the one supplied by Whitestone? I would like to buy one as a spare asap. I have another vial of adhesive ready to go.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] rs3freak:
Does anyone know if it'll work with the supcase unicorn beetle premium hybrid? Can't seem to find anyone with the answer in Amazon figured I'd ask here.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] FrozenClear:
I know this thread had kind of died down lately but I read through all 32+ pages and it inspired me to buy my own LOCA glue and curved tempered-glass screen protector and attempt to recreate the method described here. I did the project just yesterday and I have to say it far exceeded my expectations. It is the best screen protecting solution I have ever seen and I got it to work correctly on the first attempt and my out the door total was maybe 1/3 to 1/4 the cost of the whitestone dome kit. If people are still interested I can take photos of my install and even write up a guide.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] alitech:
Yes please
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] FrozenClear:
After I posted I saw that another user already started the same topic and he has pictures and other advice. There is a post on page #3 (post #23) by sovereign73811 which has a lot of useful information.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/accessories/screen-tempered-glass-manualy-applied-t3624450

I can answer any additional questions you have!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] alitech:
Ok will have a read. Can you tell us where you bought your stuff from or is the stuff from the same place as the other guy?

Which glass protector is it?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] FrozenClear:
I bought this TGSP since it looks identical to the one whitestone uses and it has good compatibility with cases. It has a dot matrix pattern but you don't see it once it is mounted. Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071HLW8G3/

I used this LOCA glue since it had the best reviews. If I had to do it over again I might get something less viscous but in the end I was patient and it did work extremely well. Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014RN9UGK/

I got the larger size glue since 3 mL was about $10 and 10mL was about $13. You might only need between 2.25-2.5mL for the s8 plus but I used about 3mL and wiped up the excess because I did not want to have bubbles and also since it is more viscous I didn't want to wait forever for it to spread!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] alitech:
Thank you for the links. Bummer that screen protector and glue are not available in the UK. I could buy the glue on ebay and have it shipped to the UK, however that will be expensive. The protector, I will need to continue looking for.

Thanks a lot.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] FrozenClear:
It is not necessary to get these exact items. Find any TGSP that fits the case you want to use, don't read the reviews about if it is good or not, just get the cheapest one. The difference in price for TGSP all over the market is the type of glue they use at the edge and but I'm pretty sure the glass is made by only 1 or 2 factories. Also find any LOCA glue for cell phone repair, I'm sure they have reasonably priced options in UK. If you read the other thread they have links to another 2 or 3 options that may ship to the uk.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] dafish69:
Back in stock at Amazon, S8 and S8+
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] bukva:
To be clear - should we remove glue that manufacturers use at the edge of tempered glass before applying LOCA on glass?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] silvercat:
I don't think soo... I ordered online from http://www.mobilefun.sg
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] FrozenClear:
Yes, the glue needs to be removed. You'll find that is just a silicone sticky tape and once you detach it from a corner you can easily pull it off the whole thing. After that I would recommend using an ethanol wipe to remove any left over glue residue. My TGSP had some fine residue that I couldn't get off after a couple of wipes so I left it. I can't see it at all now so there seems be a little margin for error.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] bukva:
Ok, thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] se1000:
Is it just me or is anyone else really impressed by the quality of glass on the Whitestone? The oleophobic coating is excellent, better than other tempered glass protectors I've used in the past, and I've used a LOT of them.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] FAUguy:
I got mine in today and will install it over the weekend. I've tried two other tempered glass screen protectors on the S8 and both had issues. One had the visible adhesive on the sides, and the other one (that I'm using now) resoved that by the black borders, but the dot matrix is more noticable.

So hoping the Whitestone will be as good as I've read from the reviews in here.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] FAUguy:
I opened up the package tonight and there are two tubes of adhesive. I thought it only came with one?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Praetore:
Does anyone have tips for finding a good level surface? A lot of my house is covered in carpet so I can't choose the floor, and the computer desk I used at first seemed to be level (x and y=0.2 in Bubble Level), but the glue still slipped down the left side completely, ruining the application...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] <<CodeMaster>>:
Use a small table or something, and get it as level as you can by packing something under the legs.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] Zortwil:
Hi, since I've heard that some of the new kits are coming with 2 tubes of adhesive, I'd like to buy someone's extra tube. I'll pay shipping and some extra. PM me please. I know I can get other loca off amazon etc but the whitestone stuff is lower viscosity and I want to be sure no residue is left when I remove it. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] daddymikey1975:
Kitchen counter should be level
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] tele_jas:
Help.... I got glue down in the ear piece (I've already cured it too)!

At first, I couldn't hear anything, then I cleaned it with alcohol, tooth pick, and a cotton swap.... I can hear now, but it's all muffled and distorted.

How can I get the glue out of the ear piece now?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] FrozenClear:
This is going to sound weird but trust me it will work. Chew a piece of bubble gum for maybe 5 - 10 minutes until all the sugar / flavor is gone. then push the gum into the speaker area as best you can. Leave it for 1 or 2 minutes and peel it off. Repeat if necessary. You should get maybe 3 or 4 uses out of a piece of gum before it hardens too much.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] sovereign73811:
You can also shut down the phone and then submerge the top part of the phone in rubbing alcohol. I soaked it overnight but you probably won't need that much, lol. When you pull it out, take a can of compressed air and use that to blow out the alcohol with the glue. I did that outside and it was rather interesting watching the glue cure on the glass right on the spot.

Pro tip: Put some Scotch or masking tape over the earpiece and your bottom ports.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] FAUguy:
I have yet to install mine. I guess I'll put some tape (clear masking or electrical) over the top and bottom.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] vnamee:
I was playing around with the LOCA glue and this happened to me as well. I'm not sure if glue or water got into the speaker itself, but it's functionally dead. I can hear sound but it's so muffled as to be useless. I am planning on opening the phone to change the speaker.

As for the grill, if you have glue, you can put it on the grill and cure it. Once it hardens, pull off the piece. Hopefully, it should stick to the bits in the holes. I did this a few times and my speaker grill seams clean now.

I initially used the glass with just the speaker hole cut out, but then switched to the glass with the top section cut out as it is too difficult to clean the hole. With the second glass, I was just able to tape over the ear piece to guard it. Additionally, I learned to mask the side with tape to guard the glue from getting everywhere. I then cured the glue and used a razor to cut the excess glue off (it won't cut glass).

It took a few tries to get used to how the glue behaves. A level table helps. And the lower viscosity glue is better.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] oz1421:
what glue and screen protector you use?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] vnamee:
I just ordered whatever was cheapest on Amazon. I got a 1000 mpa glue and a cheap glass screen protector. You can choose one with a border for example, and you won't need to be so precise at the edges.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] rs3freak:
? bought the glass and absolutely love it except for that fact that i have to buy another because i went out and had a couple ? and dropped my phone and cracked the glass loll whoops ??*♂️
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] vnamee:
That's why I figured out how to use the glue/glass combo. I think this may be my go-to screen protection in the future. And it only costs a fraction of this kit. I got enough glue to do like 15-20 applications and for $10 and the glass is like $10. I must say the kit or system Whitestone has is pretty nifty though.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] rs3freak:
If i break the next one then I'll for sure look into doing that myself cuz i can't keep buying them
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] vnamee:
I would suggest buying just the glue and glass. You already have the kit.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] rs3freak:
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Maybe I'll do that and return the kit they've sent. Could you show me the ones you bought? If you posted it already I'll just look back within the thread, lmk thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] vnamee:
I bought a big tube such as this one. I started off with the 2500 mPa stuff which is thicker and did not have good results as it was more prone to bubbles and generally did not flow as easy, making application difficult.

As for the glass, I think any glass can be used, but I found glass cut like this worked best. I found that glasses shaped like this were difficult to apply because the small hole is difficult to keep clear after application of the glue, whereas in the first, you can mask the openings. Glass shaped like this will probably be the most forgiving as the borders cover up imperfections as the edges are the most difficult to keep nice.

I can't speak to the quality of the glasses as I just chose the cheapest. However, I think they are all about the same. The only thing I did with the glass is clean off the existing adhesive. I basically just wiped it off and re-cleaned the glass before applying it.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] sniperess:
If gluing it, how can I later replace the screen protector?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] vnamee:
You can peel it off. It's a bit tougher than a normal glass adhesive, but comes off just fine w/o residue. I've done so twice already while I was practicing. Probably best to do it over a garbage can though.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] TheGame7:
Those that say it's too expensive... A screen replacement is too expensive, insurance is $200 deductible. I love it. Currently use it on my S8+ with the Otterbox Commuter.

Here are some tips and tricks along with install:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaNK59tMsBQ

I also did a review here:

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/accessories/whitestone-dome-glass-screen-protector-t3635122
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] californiarailroader:
It's $99 for me, I have the Samsung Premium care.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Accessories] TheGame7:
$45 beats $99 and you can just buy a new one and return the old one.