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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
Mine started bubbling on the right side... Ughhh
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] wepa:
Whitestone is garbage

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] stas333:
less than a month later the screen has developped bubbles along the edge. Pretty sad. Emailed the company to see if they will replace it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] b.huss2:
Yeah that shouldn't be happening if you're only using the case in the picture. Looks like the case I'm using and there's no way that case would be an issue. I've used this sp and the slim fit spigen since i bought the phone and have no had any issues whatsoever. Not sure what other variables would factor into that but it seems you have a legitimate concern.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] mcdanielvzw:
Mine actually has started this in the same spot but I know why. Oil from my facial skin gets in this area on the phone when I actually hold it up to my ear to talk instead of using a headset or handsfree in my car. I use a fair bit of pressure cleaning it off (usually on my jeans) and that force has caused the lines to form.

It isn't that noticeable to me, so I'll leave it like this unless it gets worse.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
replaced it with another, hopefully it doesn't develop bubbles/lines on the side again
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] stas333:
I don't put much force on the screen so this shouldn't happen
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] wepa:
For some reason this happened to me before it cracked whitestone has a great concept with there idea of a tempered glass but glass is to fragile

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] vincey2kr1:
Same problem with the bubble lines in the same area on mine under 30 days of a perfect install. But now I dropped and cracked the screen on a minor drop from the couch was enough to crack the screen
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] mikeyjrd:
Is the lifetime warranty for this ? Where can i get this on in store?

The ZAAG one is the same price and offers lifetime warranty. How would people compare it to this one?

Besides online, anyone know where can i get this in a store so they can install it for me?

Living in VAN, BC.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] srvctec:
The Zagg only has edge adhesive and many have reported that it makes a ticking sound when tapping on the screen and that the responsiveness isn't as good as the bare screen or with full adhesive screen protectors like the Whitestone Dome. However, some are super happy with the Zagg.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] mikeyjrd:
Other than those 2, any other brands you suggest?

Just having some doubts about getting bubbles and attracting dust on the edges if i go with Whitestone
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] vincey2kr1:
2nd try to install and I'm getting bubbles, not sure why
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
The zagg is the biggest rip ever. Buy a random tempered from eBay for like $5, it's the same thing.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] borijess:
I am so pissed. I am usually very good at installing screen protectors. This was an epic fail. Will try again but not right now. How do u clean the loca glue off the phone. I never cured it but it got all over the bottom of the phone. Should I be worried. I cleaned it with the wipes and put a q-tip in where the spen goes.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] wepa:
Alcohol

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] borijess:
How do u guys clean the spen hole inside?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] wepa:
Idk on that

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
You didn't tape it all off?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] borijess:
No
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Limeybastard:
LOL. Sorry couldn't help myself.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] borijess:
I actually was ready to tape and totally forgot. :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] rey_1178:
Well I was loving this and 1 week later I'm having what looks like a long bubble on the left where the screen curves. Lower left corner looks a little white as if it may be lifting a little bit. I don't get it, install went well and looked beautiful. My spigen case doesn't even come close to touching the glass. The long bubble happened while I was using the phone in the sun. Doesn't make sense.

So Amazon told me to order another one and send back this one for a refund. I'm not happy as being my first Whitestone install, it went great, no dust or anything else that would've affected things negatively.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] RaymondPJR:
Well for me at least the verdict is in: Don't get Whitestone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] rey_1178:
Would it harm anything if with my reinstall I leave the uv light on for longer than instructed?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] elbarto7:
I have mine for 3 weeks and still looks perfect.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] wepa:
It won't hurt

Just wait

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] borijess:
Was there something special u did in order to achieve this?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] elbarto7:
Nothing. Just watching some YouTube instructions.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] studioshash:
So is the screen guard broken as well? Any pictures?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] zige:
6 weeks already and still going just fine. Everything is perfect and no bubbles.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
It's the equivalent of using the phone outside in the sun. It won't hurt.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Phredeee:
Whitestone Dome and Ringke Wave

In a word. Yes.

Installed the dome last night and the case this morning, liking both a lot. The dome takes some extra effort and attention to install and the process was different than all the videos I had watched. The case is tight so I flexed the lips out as much as I could during installation.

This is the best screen protector I have ever experienced. Smooth, clear and responsive. I hope it lasts. If you can handle the price and are a little handy, do it.

Not normally a fan of gold tone, the blue and gold Ringke Wave caught my eye. Different and a little classy. Grip is good and the pattern helps determine the orientation of the phone in the dark. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone that changes their case often, it is snug.

These two play well together with enough gap around the edges but not too much. I'm very pleased.

The Note 8 is an unexpected update for me as I accidentally trashed my S8+ earlier this week. The $200 rebate helped ease the pain and I'm happy to have a s-pen back. I've had Notes back to the Note 3 and lived thru the Note 7 but couldn't wait and pre-ordered an S8+.

As a bit of a bonus I'm using the blue s-pen I kept from one of the 7s. It works perfectly and matches the case.

Pics were after carrying it a few days. They are real world examples, lint, dust and all.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] mikeyjrd:
Whats the usual warranty on it? Which place to buy offers the longest warranty?

Just wondering what happens if there are issues after a successful installation? like 30 days...

Also for those experiencing bubbles after a certain amount of time, can u explain your situation? Like the adhesive didn't travel over the edges to completely cover the glass; using the phone under extreme heat or cold; facial oils; or anything else you can think of.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] borijess:
I just installled the dome for the second time. It looks great this time. I cured it a couple of times and wiped the glue. There is some glue along the edges that I couldn’t remove with wipes. I didn’t want to mess with it too much so I put it away for 24 hrs. What do I need to do to remove the glue after the 24hrs?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] mahdibassam:
has anyone tried taking off the dome and applying on another device? I am switching from a black note 8 to a blue one and was wondering if i can take of the protector and re-apply it to the new one, instead of spending again on a new one.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] browniegirl:
You should be able to
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
You'll have to be careful not to crack it when you remove it and then you'll have to clean off all of the loca glue that's attached to the protector.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] wepa:
It will crack mine did the glue and you pulling it up will crack it

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] note3userr:
What a ****ty feeling to waste 45$ and never use the product. When I placed the screen protector on top in slid a bit between the 2 part housing and when I dropped the screen protector down by pulling the tab it's like half an inch down. Now I got sharp glass sticking out from the bottom of my phone. I decided to quickly remove it and reapply but no luck. Is there anyone I can contact
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
Sounds like user error, so no.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] note3userr:
It's user error that there is enough of a gap between the two parts that the glass can slip through? And no mention of it on their installment video. I can understand it being a millimeter off but the protector was nearly a fourth of an inch hanging of the bottom of the phone. If the process includes an alignment kit clearly there is an issue with it for there to be such a big misplacement
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
Same thing happened during one of my installations, but I caught it before laying in the glass. Pushed it down so there's no huge gap. No issue with it slipping in after.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] note3userr:
Lucky for you. I'm just bummed out about the whole thing. I contacted Whitestone and let's see what they say. If they don't do anything I'm just gonna get some cheap one on Amazon. Can't spend another 45 lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] masri1987:
after spending what seemed almost 50$ on random glass protectors i just bought white stone, hopefully this saga can end
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Monkey Chops:
Tried to fit mine tonight, but the glass has small raised blemishes on it and also the dust removal stickers leave residue on the screen and that causes bubbles. Really not impressed, so going to return it and get something else, but no idea what.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] borijess:
To prevent this tape the two pieces together.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Monkey Chops:
Had another go after reading a bit more. For me, there were two things that messed up the install. Firstly, the two parts of the plastic jig need to be tightly taped together so they can't move. And then secondly, don't use the supplied dust removal stickers as they left a residue that generates bubbles when the glue hits it. Result is a perfect install. I do think that they could half the price of these, make a better jig, do a definitive install video and give an extra tube of glue and some extra alcohol wipes!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Pinan:
There is a great video on the first page, and there IS an extra tube of glue. Mine installed perfectly the 1st time.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] wepa:
Whitestone is sending me 2 extra glue sticks I sent them a email through Amazon and there sending me 2 for free I'm going to use it on another screen that I got from Amazon

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Monkey Chops:
Yes, I know, but even so, for the price, more glue and better stickers is not much to ask.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] masri1987:
just got mine, hella nervous about doing this
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] guaneet:
Just make sure you look at a video beforehand and make sure the surface you doing the process on is flat!! This will prevent bubbles.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
After installing multiples of these, the stickers will leave a print if you reuse it too many times. This happens with other dust removal stickers I've used as well. But you can use another sticker to remove the residue that the other sticker left. For all the faults there with the Whitestone, stickers leaving marks is not their fault.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] srvctec:
Uuummmm, it certainly is if they provided the stickers in the package!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Monkey Chops:
Who’s fault is it then? They supply the stickers, they source the materials, they should get it right when supplying a premium product. Also those stickers leave residue on first contact and if you do not know this (and it does not tell you this anywhere), then you can easily ruin your first install as I did.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
They should just leave out the stickers if that's the case. Dust removal stickers will leave marks if you use it once too many times. This applies to all dust removal stickers. The adhesive weakens and will leave crap on your screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] masri1987:
done! went on perfectly, not a single piece of lint underneath now i'm wondering if it's gonna fit on my spigen air case
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] guaneet:
It does work with the air case! And with the rugged case well
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Monkey Chops:
Why would they leave them out when they are a necessary part of the install process? Why not just put better ones in? This is a £40 screen protector, their profits will be enormous, they can afford to improve things, based on user feedback!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] wepa:
Looks good but I never liked uag I'm waiting on my glue that whitestone is shipping me so I can use it on another tempered glass I ordered
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] borijess:
If you get very small bubbles in the glass cause it was pushed a bit with the case. Is t here any where to get rid of them? Heat up glue would that work? Or is it something that you can't fix unless u apply new glass?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] wepa:
I don't think anything will work since the glue dried and there is no way to make it liquid again under screen
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] elbarto7:
I had tiny bubbles on 1 side after about 3 weeks using the monarch case. I just massage it with my thumb and trim the side with Dremel as you suggested and its been a week now and it never came back.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] irock1985:
Also don't forget that it's getting colder now so the glue is going through physical changes that may also affect it.... Of course that can't be avoided unfortunately.

I will say if there is residue from the sticker left you should be able to see it so just be sure to do one last final inspection before you drop the glue and the screen and if need be clean it up with some regular tape or an extra white alcohol wipe
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Monkey Chops:
It's not easy to see until the glue hits it, at least it wasn't for me, I thought I'd got it all, but ended up with lots of bubbles where it had been.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] irock1985:
Well I guess lighting condition and of course eyesight is a factor... Don't let me take my glasses off lol.

I know it's a very expressive product and I know there is a margin for error which is why I would only purchase these from Amazon or another reputable stores who are good about returns and replacements...

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Oh and as far as who is at fault I blame Samsung lol.... Stupid curved screens [emoji35]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] jfenton57:
Mine is cracked clear across the screen. You absolutely cannot feel it.

Phone hasn't been dropped. The original Samsung Rugged case remains on the phone which doesn't physically contact the glass at any point.

I have contacted them and we have an email back and forth going on.

They want a photo but you cant get this to show up in a photo.

They have asked me to remove it and send them a photo which leaves me with no protection.

Replacement glass isn't available on Amazon even if I were inclines to spend another $35.

Rather disapointed that it cracked on its own and after reading the reviews I am certainly not the only one.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] wepa:
Whitestone sent me a free new glass
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] borijess:
What did u need to do?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] wepa:
Message them on Amazon that you screwed twice and that you need some of there glue and they asked me for order # and I thought they where only going to send me glue but the sent me a new one
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] irock1985:
Or just tell Amazon it's not working as it should and you'd like a replacement... Though you "may" have to send the original back.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
It's not sold by amazon so you would need to return and rebuy if that's the case. Amazon doesn't replace 3rd party seller items even if it's fulfilled by them.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] irock1985:
I had one of my WhiteStones replaced no problem
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] borijess:
I don't know if any of you have tried this. I had some bubbles come up on the top corner of my Whitestone Dome. Due to the case pushed a bit in it. It started late Saturday and continue to get larger. I was already contemplating replacing glass. I said let me give the heat gun a try. So I went ahead and heated that section up and then massaged it out. Now the bubbles are gone. I don't know if this is gooing to last. But as of right now I am bubble free. I did not cure it again but it might help after you massage bubbles out. I am at work and do not have my UV light with me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] note3userr:
I got an exchange from Amazon and this time the installation went flawless. Disappointed in the amount of lint it collects
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] masri1987:
how is the touch sensitivity where the bubbles used to be?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
I had bubbles on the top left but they went away after I used a blow dryer. Bubble on the bottom right wouldn't go away no matter how much I heated it. It came back and now there's a few bubbles there. O well.

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Nice. From Whitestone through amazon or from an Amazon rep? Amazon rep couldn't do anything since they're not the seller.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] irock1985:
Through Amazon rep.... Amazon will not let you get a defective product and not let you return it or get a refund or something.

At least get a refund and then purchase a new one
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] wepa:
Message whitestone through amazon
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] borijess:
It was on the top right corner next too front facing camera. Not on the actual touch screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
Yeah, that's what I meant. It's through Whitestone and not Amazon. Whitestone rep said that they would send another but I never gave them my address and I don't know if they know where to send it. They haven't responded to my reply either. Meh.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] wepa:
The guys name is Kevin Kim that will respond to your email if you gave him your order # they got your address from the order #
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] chacho_2me:
Tsk tsk. I dont know if i received a bad batch of this TG. Tsk tsk tsk

Dropping ohase of the adhesive.did not show any bubbles. But when applying the TG. Bubbles appeared. Even with the 2nd bubbles

And big MISTAKE. if there will be bubbles. If it is little bit small.better npt touch. I touch mine. And have some ugly crap on lower left side

Too bad. Glass response is superb for me and if only there was no issue. Then it would have been the best.

So sad day
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] mikeyjrd:
Amazon Canada only sells the replacement kit only ($51 CDN) and not the full kit (missing that UV lamp)...arghh

If i have to buy the lamp separately (most likely from Amazon with the replacement kit), what should i look for in the label? 6W / 9W ? Does a stronger lamp speed up the curing process? People suggest curing it for 24Hrs and letting rest for 24Hrs to avoid the glass from peeling out afterwards.

Trying to avoid shipping costs; any other CDN sites that sell it.??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Kawaisa:
Not defective, just a tricky install. Ive installed 8 of these so far an noticed that if you drop it too quick or if the loca is spread out strangely then bubbles will get trapped.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] mcdanielvzw:
6 watts is what the lamp is rated for. Curing time is different from drying/hardening time with most substances, you can't quicken rated curing times without changing the products' chemistry.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] live_in_the_sky06:
Anyone have any tips on how to stop the glue from running over on one edge of the screen? It applies perfectly clean on the left side but the right side has a surplus of glue that's hard to remove properly. Thanks for any help.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] MistahBungle:
Surface you're doing the install on not level enough/obviously slightly biased to that side. Need to level it up properly before pulling the pin on the tube of glue.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] live_in_the_sky06:
Ok. Thanks. It's definitely on a level surface. I'll try to place something under the right side a little bit. It's been tried multiple times on different surfaces. All level. Maybe it's too much adhesive?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] chacho_2me:
Good for you that you installed 8 and have a good experience. But for me. For this price and tricky install.i dont know... Now im scared to take it out.maybe i will damage the screen?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] MistahBungle:
Yep could possibly be a case of too much adhesive in the tube/they overfilled it at manufacture.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] inb4after:
11 weeks after a perfect install, bubbles appeared in the top left corner of my whitestone dome. My case is not touching at all any part of the glass and it is 100% compatible as its the rhinoshield crashguard. I also tried using a spare bit of adhesive to cover up the edge where the bubbles appear, but they keep coming back. I will try heating up the corner and massaging it to remove the bubbles, as other people have said this has worked for them.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] borijess:
Careful not to heat up too much can cause bubbles elsewhere.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] PaTiTan:
borijess,

Can you post again the 6 picture on page 33 ?

I want to buy whitestone screen protector for my UAG plasma protection note 8,

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] borijess:
Here u go.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] PaTiTan:
Thank you,

you made a good job !!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] borijess:
Take ur time with the dremel and make sure you give the edges enough space between glass and case. So when phone goes in pocket. It won't push against glass.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] borijess:
Anyone have any extra Whitestone dome glass that want to sell? PM me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] danilos2k:
:((

I think some solid glue is over the speaker, do you have any tips on how to take it off?

thank you in advance,
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] sille:
anyone got a similar problem? do i need a new glass or is this fixable somehow? got that behavior on both lower corners of the screen, maybe could be related to the samsung alcantara cover i bought on weekend...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] borijess:
Yep case is pushing up glass. See if you can trim away some of the edge on the case. After that apply some heat on glass to see if that fixes it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] brockyneo:
Hi guys so just bought the protector can I ask is they any recomendation on installing that's not on the video I was going to tape around the earpiece and speaker ect or will it be interfering with the install

Also I have the spigen tough Amor case will it be be ok

Thanks