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[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] blcklab:
At this point I'm probably just going to go no screen protector. The intelliarmor eventually got dust under it.

I'm good and safe with my phone but I'll need to be careful of keeping the screen away from keys in my pocket

I have some Skinomi I could apply but they really show fingerprints
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jonstrong:
I'm toying with the same decision. I realize now that I didn't have a screen protector on a phone as recently as my old Galaxy Nexus. I had a case on it, but no screen protector, and it worked out just fine.

So far, there seem to be NO glass screen protectors that will work well and preserve the overall experience that a curved-edge phone offers. I could use a flexible, plastic, wet apply protector, but these never feel quite like naked glass when you're tapping or swiping.

Of course I'd be REALLY upset if I chose to NOT use a protector and wound up scratching my phone's screen...

Really annoying situation!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] rohit25:
hey guys.. got this QOSEA tempered glass screen protector from Aliexpress.. i bought both the regular<flat> and 3D variant of this brand..

unsure at this point if the 3d has adhesive on the edge or entire screen<no idea how to check the same>.. and as for the flat variant.. it seems to be 2.5D glass.. has a very subtle curve at the end..

this is a unboxing video of the same.. will have another video in which i apply them and show the same to you guys..

links:-

https://goo.gl/dYs3ip

https://goo.gl/YrPpa6

unboxing video:-

https://youtu.be/v3Svcj0bXBs
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] rohit25:
Update:-

For 9$ for the curved one.. I could suggest it.... Fits good and with my ringke fusion case as well.... The flat one is okayish... But expect bubbles .... The video of the fit will be up once my broadband is back up...

Also how can I check for the dot-matrix... Did try shining light at different angles ... LED light... But couldn't see any

Thanks

Update 2:-

here's the video after having them applied...

1. Flat:- https://youtu.be/a4B1R1H2rkw

2. Curved/3D:- https://youtu.be/ZgyM0DZB4sg
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] danlat1415:
The curved one looks good. Is it a full adhesive version? or just adhesive around the edge? I can't see any dot matrix on the screen in your video, so may be full adhesive. If it is, it would be well worth it for the price.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] rohit25:
thats the thing.. and being honest here... i couldnt see the dot-matrix and am not a 100% sure of the adhesive as well.... sorry... :(

Can check tomorrow by shining in sunlight and confirm....
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] danlat1415:
did you peel off a sticky back from the whole screen, or just around the edge? - or did it not have any? it may be a static based protector, just staying in place without adhesive
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] rohit25:
Whole screen... Peeled off from whole screen... And not just sides
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] BalcoJ:
I was debating the same thing. Decided to the try IQ shield before I went naked and i gotta say, its pretty nice. Other than the fingerprints, which can easily be wiped away, I think it's a solid solution until there's a viable solution for tempered glass. Still unbelievable that technology exists that allows me to turn myself into a talking poop emoji but i can't find acceptable sticky glass. Here's hoping for something in 2018.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] BabeShaq:
Is it possible to disable the proximity sensor? I'm using the Ultimate Shields protector and the sensor doesn't work at all. It drives me crazy how it shuts down the screen on call
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jonstrong:
Maybe I'll give that a go. Cheap enough, and I can remove it. Probably smarter than going straight to bare glass.

In retrospect, I wonder about the whole idea of curved-edge screens in general. The value would seem to come from the look and feel, from seeing the nice curved edges, and the tactile rewards of having the curved edge. These would seem to be totally lost with virtually all of the screen protectors out there. So...it would seem that manufacturers really gave no thought whatsoever to phone users wanting to protect the screens of their near $1000 phones, and don't acknowledge that the bare phone screen loses its oleophobic coating over time, gets micro (or major) scratches, etc.

As I type this, I've got my Pixel 2 XL on my left, with its awful Zagg InvisbleShield protector with dust and a couple of cat hairs under the edges. On my right is a Moto Z Force Droid Edition that I still have to turn in for a rebate...and it's gorgeous with it's perfectly flat "shattershield" screen. This one replaced my Droid Turbo 2 (as part of a Moto Mods free design refresh that came with the 64GB Turbo 2); I had the Turbo 2 for 2 years, with a flat tempered glass screen protector that went edge to edge, never lifted, never gathered dust, never interfered with touch sensitivity, and always looked great.

What's wrong with this picture???
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] BalcoJ:
I hear you. I'm in the process of listing my V20 on swappa and looking at that perfectly flat FLAWLESS screen (thanks to functional glass protectors) makes me miss that phone. Pixel 2 Xl's performance is unbeatable, but there is much to like about some older phones.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jonstrong:
Anyone try the RhinoShield protector yet?

I saw only a couple of posts in this thread on the RhinoShield screen protector, but only references to preorder.

I see on their site that you can preorder a bumper case, and that they're selling both a glass protector (looks like another one with black edges, and most likely adhesive only under those black edges :rolleyes:, and a plastic one (also noted on the site to NOT cover the curved edges).

Site here: https://rhinoshield.io/pages/main-p...ector&prod=google-pixel-2-xl-screen-protector

Anyone here have experience with either protector?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] BalcoJ:
How you gonna have this as your model picture?? Looks awful. Was curious about the glass one too, then saw in the description that it's side adhesive only.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] iazybandit:
More likely it's side adhesive. Also, to make production easier, it would be a full backing since it would also protect the screen.

I think any protector that has black borders around it is side adhesive. That seems to be the case with all of the tempered glass that is on the market
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Mikulec:
Did you check the links? The 3D does not have black borders.

EDIT: I guess I take it back, seen the video and it has black borders.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] pipnmike:
Does anyone use just plain, dry film protectors?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] iazybandit:
I have the intelliarmor 3D and it was black. If I remember correctly, they offer it in white to for those with panda.

Their HD was suppose to be flat and clear. Still hasn't come out and no update. I ended up cancelling my order.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] s--c:
Are you still happy with the Whitestone Dome? Or looking for something better still?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] ilal2ielli:
Finally installed my Whitestone Dome that arrived last week.

Install is definitely a bit rough compared to old flat glass protectors, but got it done with the second tube of the LOCA.

Screen feel is great, so much smoother than the IQ Shield and the Skinomi I was using before. One side of my protector is slightly higher than the other due to my own negligence, surface wasn't fully level so more adhesive flowed to the right side of the phone.

It doesn't bother me that it's not a full coverage protector on the front panel because I'm using a Google Live Photo case and if it went out farther, there'd be more risk of the protector being squeezed by the case and lifting.

I was worried that the dust that got stuck to the protector after cleaning it would show through once the adhesive had cured, but I don't see any specks of just at all. I don't even see the slight streaks left behind from the alcohol wipes not fully drying after I cleaned it off.

Do I wish it we're cheaper? Sure. But is anyone ever really satisfied with the cost of any goods nowadays?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] iazybandit:
Having the Whitestone Dome on for about 2 weeks, it has held up great. Both my installation had no bubbles or dust under the glass. It does leave a little gap and it is a lint/dust magnet but its very minor.

I am not looking for anything else as I feel this is the best that is out there right now. I'm fine with the gap because even when I had the IntelliARMOR 3D, even though it had a slight curve like all the other tempered glass, it still had a gap with a case on. The lint/dust issue is easily solved by just wiping it off. The oleophobic coating is great. No fingerprints or smudges and feels natural.

I don't know how SGFresh version is but it has a very slight curve to it but still still leave a little gap if using a case. Installation of SGFresh looks scary to me because theres no plastic kit template and its all done by hand. Even taking it to a SGFresh location in Korea as someone did, the workers there didn't do a perfect job. The template would have made alignment more precise.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Snow02:
Just installed my Whitestone dome. After all the frustration I know we've had finding a suitable glass screen protector, I have to say this is great. Hate what it costs, and for the life of me can't understand why no one can make a non-loca tgsp for this phone that's worth a damn, but I can't imagine anyone would have a problem with this.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] rohit25:
A bit of update on the Qosea 3d protector.... And I might sound crazy on that.... But I just noticed that somehow this protector is negating the bkue-shift .... I was in messages and was at a very wide angle.... And I didn't see any... Then I tested with white background and its not noticeable....

Also this doesn't have that dot-matrix design

---------- Post added at 07:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:28 AM ----------

Was unable to edit the post... I meant it does have the dot-matrix design
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
Finally received my intelliarmor preorder from the first week they were on sale. Ordered 8 weeks ago. They sent it 2 weeks ago. It's a very similar cut to the amFilm, but not identical. And seems to have much better adhesive. For the time being, I'm happy with it. So long as it stays on. Plays very well with my case too.

I have the HeroShield full adhesive & the SGFreshidea InvisShield coming also. Hopefully they will be cut the same as this.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jonstrong:
Are you planning to uninstall and then install the old and install the new ones as they arrive? If so, could you possible take pics of the way each product looks on your phone, and post them together for comparison? (pain in the derriere, I know, but would be immensely valuable to the folks following this thread!).
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
That's the plan. I'll wait til the others arrive. I'll wait a while to see how the intelliarmor holds up. I don't really want to waste protectors just to see how they apply, but it would be beneficial to the community to see what the HeroShield is like. Maybe others will get it before me. We'll see.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jonstrong:
That's great.

I wasn't planning on installing more than one screen protector when I got my P2XL...but then again I've never had issues with screen protectors before like I'm having now with this phone.

I picked up my P2XL at Verizon, and not wanting to leave the store without a protector on the screen, I bit the bullet and paid the silly $49 price to them for the Zagg glass protector, which has turned out to be truly awful. I really didn't like the "horns" at the top right and left at first, but the protector looked pretty good overall --- at first. Within 3 weeks, dust and cat hairs were gradually working their way under the edges and it was looking really bad. Then the cover popped off completely. I blow some of the dust out and got it back on the phone, but it looks pretty wretched now, and no doubt it's not holding on very well.

I'll take a picture of the Zagg on my phone before removing it. Just planning to return it to Verizon and get my money back. Truly disappointing product. But at least I'll be able to contribute a picture to look at alongside whatever you're able to share.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] mkouk:
My Intelliarmor didn't last a week until dust started getting underneath it. The design and glass are of higher quality than the Power Support protector I had on before but the adhesive seems weaker.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Schroeder09:
How are you seeing the dust underneath it? Is is obvious through the smudges and dot matrix? I have the intelliARMOR on mine. It lifts on all 4 corners at times because the OtterBox defender pushes it up. I think if you weren't going to use a case this screen protector would be AWESOME. I refuse to no use an OtterBox defender though. They have always protected my phones well. its funny that I barely see the case mentioned when I thought it was the original gold standard for ultimate protection.

Anyway, something like the Whitestone dome seems like it'll be the only solution. If it does curve around the sides it'll get too close to the edge of the case.

This whole thread actually has very few people who have and have installed the Whitestone dome. Those few people seem to really be pleased. I'm leaning towards getting it. To add to this, everyone said this phone was horrible, had blue shift, burn in etc. I guarantee you I would have NEVER noticed any of those things had the haters not cried all over the internet. Perhaps the gripes about the Whitestone dome edges and lack of full coverage are in this same realm.

I think as long as we have these stupid curved displays we'll have this issue. At least on the Galaxy line the edge has functionality. Why did google do this? Cosmetics? It's really made it hard to protect their products and our investments.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] CBMC:
My Whitestone on my wife's note 8 got ruined when she dropped it. The only thing I can figure is the flex of the case caused the protector to lift. (unless the impact on a wood floor caused it to lift) So I am actually pleased that the Whitestone on the pixel 2 xl doesn't go too close to the edge. I would rather have a little space not covered than have to worry about replacing the protector all the time. I think Whitestone is quickly realizing that these cases pose a big problem, even if they don't appear to on first install.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] zetsumeikuro:
Whitestone is the best hands down even if it's not curved. No more annoying dot matrix, no more annoying Newton's rings and don't have to worry about dust or it peeling off. It also feels just as good if not better than the naked screen.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] valkarian:
[IMG="Teaser Picture for my Update on the InvisShield True Fit"]https://i.imgur.com/pPD4dNk.png[/IMG]
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] zetsumeikuro:
How is it with a case?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] sekretaznman:
Oh man, that looks great. Just ordered. Tired of these other horrible screen protectors.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] TheSleezkIng:
Ordered the white Stone last night, as my new one has been getting dust under it, also have a super slim case so that prolly doesn't help lol.. Hopefully it works better than the current one
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Jovacane14:
I just received my Whitestone screen protector and as I have used skinomi and zagg I thought I'd give my two cents.

Skinomi was the best option available until whitestone came out. It provided some protection but wasn't a permanent solution. It scratched pretty easily and fingernail indentions would take days to come out. Microscratches and swirls were awfully evident. Never fully "healed" as advertised. Also had an orange peel effect on the top right hand of the phone as shown in the pictures. For a wet application protector it felt pretty smooth and wasn't that bad.

Zagg was a disaster. While I didn't have the rainbow effect, it barely adhered to the phone as there was only adhesive on the edges. The horns on the protector could easily get caught and could lift the protector. While that didn't happen to me, dust somehow worked it's way under the glass after only a week of use. The glass itself felt good but was a huge disappointment.

Whitestone is the clear winner here. Installation seriously went as smooth as it did in their own installation videos. Flawless and simple. Just take your time and you'll get the same results. Clear screen, no dot matrix, smooth glass feel and you actually FEEL your pixel 2 xl being protected. With my maxboost mSnap case there is barely any room between the protector and the case. I have no problem with it being flat as if it were curved I would likely need a new case. Thank you whitestone for making a great product and I can't say enough good things about it. I posted pictures of all 3 protectors so you can see the difference. https://photos.app.goo.gl/p6sngNrOUhP8HuQT2
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] valkarian:
Extra Teaser cause you asked XD

[IMG="Case"]https://i.imgur.com/SfPknPe.png[/IMG]
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] soldierguy97:
Any whitestone alternative that is near as good and doesnt use Loca?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] bradputt:
how about this? full glue adhesive tgsp.....

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Tem...emium-Screen-Glass-Protector/32840978050.html
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] soldierguy97:
Preferably something on Amazon or someplace with not months of ship time
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Jovacane14:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/B078HHTWN5/ref=mw_dp_cr

Looks as if heroshield is a dud as well. If anyone purchased it take a look at this review. Bad..
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] ilal2ielli:
It is definitely difficult to put on correctly, but that reviewer looks like he didn't even try using the squeegee provided and follow the instructions to clear out the air bubbles.

Looks like he just placed it like any old screen protector on a flat glass screen.

I understand that most expect easy placement, but for these phones, it's just not feasible if you want a full adhesive protector.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Jovacane14:
So have you tried the heroshield? Just curious to see if it worked for you
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] browniegirl:
Sgfreshidea has a video on a screen protector similar and they had a unique way to put it on. Defiantly can't put it on like a normal screen protector.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] reyjr561:
Looks like spigen has finally placed their screen protector on amazon. I can't post the link as I have not met the 10 post requirement by xda.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
so till now i didn't find any curved screen protector that eeveryone can say 5 stars, did you find any?

thanks
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] ilal2ielli:
Yes.

Like I said, it is difficult to put on. I had 99% of the bubbles out when I cracked the very edge of the protector by applying too much force with the provided squeegee.

They're sending me a replacement, but I'm gonna go back to using a Whitestone Dome.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] milestone2mod:
I'm eagerly waiting for anyone to come up with a true edge-to-edge protector. I'm using the Bellroy leather case (and actually like it, despite the negative reviews), and -- contrary to many other cases -- it doesn't overlap the screen at all. This creates a gap between the edge of a screen protector and the lip of the case where dust would settle in and eventually scratch the screen's glass.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
yes but about the curved screen protector?you have one good?

these i didn't found till now
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] milestone2mod:
I think you missed my point. I currently don't have one on my device as there simply are no high quality ones out that really just _work_.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
so in which not curved screen protector do you used?

something that can be good for now?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] soldierguy97:
Did you try out this one? Reviewer said there wasnt adhesive on the edges which would definitely not make it "Full Adhesive" as it advertises. Oh and it cracked while u were getting the bubbles out? If it cant withstand u forcing bubbles out how can it withstand a drop?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] ilal2ielli:
Yes I did. I mentioned earlier in the thread that it is difficult to put on.

And yes you are correct that it is not full adhesive.

But I don't think anyone is going to advertise as 90% adhesive coverage. Anything that has adhesive on the flat portion of the screen, rather than just the edges counts as full adhesive to me.

The Pixel 2 XL's screens are just difficult to get any protector to be 100% coverage, so I wouldn't expect anyone to be able to do it, especially after trying nearly every style protector that has been released.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
from what i see here there is no curved glass for these device, and i doubt if there is flat one good enough
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] themikeyan:
Thanks for posting, not coming up for me on search at Amazon yet otherwise I'd share it
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] kellybrf:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B078...X236_SY340_QL65&keywords=spigen+glass+pixel+2

doesn't say anything about full adhesive, I'd bet this is the same dot matrix crap we've been getting
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] themikeyan:
Probably, but someone will probably get one soon and we'll know for sure
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] soldierguy97:
https://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Scree...eywords=spigen+glass+screen+protector+pixel+2

Not really out yet, and not sure if full adhesive. Are spigen's protectors usually full adhesive and good quality? I trust their cases, idk about their screen protectors
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Mstins:
I had Spigen's Tempered Glass protector on my original Pixel XL and it was definitely not full adhesive. It had excellent Oleophobic coating, but had the hollow feel when I tapped the screen. That said, I've pre-ordered their Pixel 2 Xl protector to give it a shot. I currently have the Amfilm one on my phone and the rainbow effect is driving me crazy.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] soldierguy97:
Isnt the rainbow effect supposed to go away? I just put on a new one and I have this annoying line of rainbow with mine that is slowly going away.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] iazybandit:
From my experience, the rainbow showed up depending on the temperature. If I was in my basement where it's slightly cold, I would getting but if I'm in a warm area, it disappeared.

It may be different for people.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Mstins:
I'd say mine is temperature dependent also. Came back from lunch on Friday (single digit Fahrenheit temperature outside) and it was the worst that I've ever seen. After about half an hour in the office it had shrunk back down to its normal size. Sometimes it isn't there at all.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] RoccoN4:
I too thought it was temperature related as my office is cold and I always had bad rainbow effect in my office. But I think it's certain lights that amplify the rainbow effect. I would slowly walk in and out of my office where the lighting is different and you could see the rainbow in my office disappear as I walk out to the showroom where the lights are off better quality. I can't see temperature change the effect that quickly. So my guess is the lighting.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] soldierguy97:
Well whatever it is we shouldnt have to f**king deal with it in the first place. Does it happen because protectors are not full adhesive or just the quality of the product? My protector had me press down in the center rather than the edges, not sure if that means anything but now I have a line of rainbow down the center that is very slowly going away