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[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] CBMC:
I am not sure if there are any completely transparent protectors for this phone. All that I have seen have the black border. Not sure if the loca will cure properly through the black trim.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Phunkydiabetic:
Really? It's pretty straight forward I thought. I mean everything has one place to go and that's it. Everything is well labelled. Instructions were concise and lacked any of the typical Engrish. You are correct about the stress factor though that's for sure. Mainly because I just didn't want to screw up a $60 purchase haha.

In the end this is by faaaaaaaar the best protector I've used on the 2 XL. Seriously people, don't waste time and money with the other ones, don't be intimidated by the seemingly ridiculous steps involved. Just get it. As far as I'm concerned this IS the only protector available.

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Really? It's pretty straight forward I thought. I mean everything has one place to go and that's it. Everything is well labelled. Instructions were concise and lacked any of the typical Engrish. You are correct about the stress factor though that's for sure. Mainly because I just didn't want to screw up a $60 purchase haha.

In the end this is by faaaaaaaar the best protector I've used on the 2 XL. Seriously people, don't waste time and money with the other ones, don't be intimidated by the seemingly ridiculous steps involved. Just get it. As far as I'm concerned this IS the only protector available.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
as far as i saw, the all magic is when the adsehive is spread so according to these i can but just glue and to buy any other tempered glass, cause the uv thing isn't make the glass curve at all, these is what i saw in youtube till now, what do you think?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] evanwier:
what?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] CBMC:
You can just buy the glue from sgfresh but not Whitestone. The over the counter loca is a little thick and can make a real mess. The other problem is that I don't see any clear screen protectors. All the ones for the Pixel 2 xl seem to have the black edge. (the curved ones) You could try to use one of the flat ones. Not sure how well it would work with the adhesive and am not sure how easy that pre applied adhesive would be to remove. I just bought the Whitestone. No regrets really. It works well with my ringke bevel case, it has a great oleophobic coating and is smooth as butter. Yes, it is a bit of a rip off, but I felt like it was worth it even if it wasn't (if that makes sense).
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
meanwhile there site is stuck when tring to order,

but i need to try it on flat tempered glass, but the idea can be work
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] fasheezy:
Griffin Technology Survivor screen protector finally on sale
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
by the way, you don't afraid to stick glue on the screen?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] LLStarks:
Full adhesive?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] fasheezy:
Seems like it from the pic on the website.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] rickneworleansla:
Avoid the amFilm screen protector. This company does not honor their warranty. I've emailed them twice with no response. The protector fell off less than a month after it was applied. I will update if I ever hear back from them.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Fatwrecked1:
I also have an amfilm protector on. It's been about 3 weeks and it does the job right. Only gripe is the rainbow effect under certain lighting, but other than that it's fine in my book! If they don't honor their warranty though, that's a ****ty thing and others should take that into consideration. I could've just had a good protector with the right amount of adhesive for it to stay on!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
can you copy the link to + pictures of what you installed and how it looks like now?

thank you
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Fatwrecked1:
Sure thing, i have classes right now. So I'll be sure to post pictures of it tonight!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] iazybandit:
They do not leave any sticky residue or any marks.

Prior to yesterday night, that was the only one that is flat and was in stock. I've been keeping tabs on any new glass screen protectors and I haven't seen any that are in stock. They are all either curved or shipping soon and have a long delivery time because its coming from China.

I'll look into updating the list to split them between curved and flat but it's not 100% since some images are mock ups and we wont' know until people receive them.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Amjad.AbdulGhani:
Actually you don't feel or see it at all.. Its 100% as if u r using the phone without a screen protector at all.. No change what so ever in clarity or touch experience.. I suggest that you google the nano technology for cars and screens.. Lots available online.. Its called nano coz it works at a nano level of measurement (1/1000,000 cm). Its hard to explain by writing here, but try googling it (been also using it on my car, well known here, costs a lot, but never even a small scratch over your paint for years due to dusts or washing clothes).

Been using a brand called NanoFixit (available on Amazon) and usually applying double layers over few days just in case..

Please note again, this doesn't protect the screen from crashes, it simply protects it from the annoying small scratches, and for me, this is what matters, if the screen is to crash due to that strong fall, then it will with or without a screen protector, so i use a good case to protect from that rather than a screen protector..

Hope this is helpful, also you will find few negative comments online about this technology, but thats coz ppl simply doesn't understand that this does not protect from crashes, you need to understand it to use it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jal3223:
How do you know the Griffin protector is flat? It doesn't say it anywhere. Also, usually when it is flat they give a disclaimer that the protector doesn't cover the whole screen. It doesn't say anything. It only shows a prototype pic that may change later.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] iazybandit:
It says it is case friendly and doesn't affect cases. The pictures also show it's flat. You can tell by the way the image is mock up and cutouts.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jal3223:
I hope you're right. I really want a flat one.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Nitemare15:
I want a flat protector, however they are all out of stock. I'm going to get a film one just until I can get a flat one that is in stock. Should I go with Skinomi or IQ Shield?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] polppol:
EDIT: this one is for Pixel 2 not XL one

How about this compare to Griffin

https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/invis...-2-screen-protector/glass-plus-google-pixel-2
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] iazybandit:
You can't go wrong with either one. They are both equally good. Sometimes I feel they are the same, just rebranded.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] iazybandit:
Well that is for the Pixel 2, not for the XL. The correct one is https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/invis...creen-protector/glass-curve-google-pixel-2-xl
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Nitemare15:
Understood. Thanks a bunch.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] fergdizzle9090:
These are a few of the ones on the list that are flat, case friendly. They wont be in for a while though it seems.

https://www.amazon.com/Protector-Ha...re-20&linkId=f4a03518d572622b11bc1070418cee35

https://www.amazon.com/Protector-Vi...re-20&linkId=8ac89ad3670e2b4e0830ede83f7b3e98

https://www.amazon.com/Tempered-Pro...re-20&linkId=5f8d3156b3ffcde448a9ae659d98a65d

debating if i want to just go without one until they are in or intelliglass is available, or if i want to grab a film one
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] branshaw09:
Agreed. If you order directly from Skinomi.com you can use SKINOMI25 for 25$ off which brings it to just under $6 for a 2 pack with free shipping.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] iazybandit:
Yes, these are all listed already in the first post. I also updated first post to split up between flat and curved.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] kotaro_14:
From personal experience, I'd avoid glass screen protectors that only have adhesive around the edges because dust will eventually fall inside. Also, there will be an "oil slick" in the middle of the screen. Hopefully, Whitedome can make one with full adhesive and the one that Google is officially selling will have full adhesive. Seems to be that film screen protectors and the liquid ones are the best ones to get right now. Might try the liquid one out since it seems to work. https://youtu.be/sp_l7Q9rJ4Y
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] libertao:
Any recommendations which one I should get if I want to go caseless? The Power Support from Google (why does the Google store version look different from Power Support's website)?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] iazybandit:
The Power Support on Google's site is the wrong image. The correct one is the one on Power Support's website. It's probably a mock up on Google's end or they never updated image when PS updated theirs.

As for going caseless, the Film would be your best bet at the moment. They typically cover the entire screen and curve. With the tempered, its hard to tell right now since they are either mocks or actual items but don't know for sure until it is in peoples hands. Just look for the description that says "edge to edge coverage"
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Raistlin1:
On my OG XL I used a case but no screen protector, the first time my screen has been naked in years. With the 2 XL I was thinking about just doing the screen protector and no case. I don't want to add any bulk to this phone and the just black version supposedly is not slippery like the quiet black XL.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] iazybandit:
Just saw that SuperShieldz has released a curved tempered glass for the 2 XL - http://amzn.to/2yxtcab
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] bajasur:
I don't know about most of you guys, but I just can't find it in me to spend 49.99 or even 35 bucks on a stupid tempered glass protector this time around.

For some reason it just doesn't seem right
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Fatwrecked1:
Here it is, i hope it's good. I didn't feel like taking off the case. But you get a rainbow effect under fluorescent lighting. Which i don't have at my home, but at university you see it and most likely at work you would see it. Again it's great if it weren't for the rainbow effect. I also provided a link!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B075WW69PS?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
Full adhesive?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Fatwrecked1:
Unfortunately, no. It's just on the top, bottom, and sides!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
"awsome"
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] lexcyn:
I just installed the Spigen Glas.tr ... it's not curved, kind of just goes over the curve a bit, which I did not realize before purchasing it. Dust and dirt got underneath within a day of just putting it in my pocket. Needless to say for spending about $65 CAD it was a complete waste of money.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Fatwrecked1:
Sorry to hear that, that blows.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] rohit25:
Yeah so... I have had spent around 35-40$ so far on AliExpress... Buying all.kinds of tempered glass... None worked...none stick... Have a plastic ones incoming for 5$ will.see how it pans outs... Else am.outta luck as Whitestone dome glass doesn't want to sell or ship to India ...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] sc954rr:
Have to you looked at the other post with invisshield screen protector? Great product and it's actually slightly curved compared to Whitestone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] rohit25:
Yeah the application... Have you seen their application video.. hit or miss type... Whitestone seems effortless in comparison
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
It's actually quite easy. The glue stays liquid until you're happy with the fitment. If you really mess up you can take it off, clean it, clean your phone and start again. I did it first try, but took around 10mins once it was on, making sure the alignment was right before curing. Couldn't be happier.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Cowbell_Guy:
Anyone have any experience with the abcalat?

https://www.amazon.com/Protector-Penacase-Coverage-Install-Tempered/dp/B0797NN6X8
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] rohit25:
Well it seems to be filled with fake reviews ....

Edit:- yup checked at fakespot...

https://www.fakespot.com/product/fo...-glass-screen-protector-for-google-pixel-2-xl
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] TheSleezkIng:
Finally got my SGFresh Invisishield glass, had much better luck the first time around with this one than i did with the White Stone.. Got one little condensation bubble on the bottom left half which will hopefully go away eventually but other than that went on perfect...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] CBMC:
The bubble unfortunately won't go away. Once you cure the loca the bubble is surrounded by cured rubbery loca. I got one small bubble in my first Whitestone on the note 8. Was there till my wife broke the protector. The 2nd and 3rd went well (the 2nd the glass actually slipped down somehow and was low on the screen). The first install with my pixel 2 xl went almost perfect. When cleaning the loca I did pull a little loca around the edge but was able to put a little loca on a plastic card and fix it. It is as good of a install as I could hope for. There is some lint that attracts around the edge where the loca is. I just live with it because if I try to clean that loca I will likely pull some from under the protector and cause issues.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Try taking a damp cloth to wipe off the lint. After a week or two, it will become lesser as the adhesive will not be that sticky anymore after a few wipes.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] kaijura:
Been using the amfilm for over a week, bought early Feb 2018. Cons, Dot matrix, there is some weird adhesive permeating when the screen is off under bright light, but it seems I don't really have a problem with almost anything when the screen is on. Can live with the aesthetic defects for the price, which was $13 US at the time.

As long as it protects the screen, don't have a big issue with how it looks when screen is off.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] neshkoda:
Please help!!!

It is so funny and sad at the same time. I have 2 pixel 2 xl's and by now spent more money on useless screen protectors then anything else. Most are junk and sadly bad. Why is it so hard to find a screen protector? Can anyone please recommend me a "normal" tempered glass with full adhesive and 2.5D curved edge? Please HELP!!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jamiejames:
Easy. Whitestone.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
also check if these works ok with the case you have
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] kellybrf:
they fit every case
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] CBMC:
I would agree with that assessment on the pixel 2 xl. A case would really have to come very far into the screen to interfere with the protector. I can't imagine using a case that came that far in. The only complaint I have with the Whitestone is their return policy. They charge $18 and you have to send them the deformed protector back before they send out the replacement. They also won't just send you glass and glue. So you are stuck with the $18 "shipping" fee. Sadly, all this policy does is encourage people to buy a new one on Amazon and return the old one to get a full refund.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] RED ZMAN:
So I ordered my pixel 2 XL on release day and got it pretty early on compared to a lot of other folks. Immediately put on the 1st generation am film version and other than feeling Hollow had no problems with it.

A couple of weeks ago it cracked somewhere and I started cutting my finger like that guy in the T-Mobile commercial so it was finally time to put on the Whitestone that I had sitting here for the last month.

The install was super easy and I can't really believe anyone's having problems with it. Just let the liquid go until it is just finishing passing the arrows and pull the tab. A little tapping around the edges near the end of the 80 Seconds make sure everything was filled out. Wish I would have installed this when they first showed up cuz it's freaking fantastic. No Hollow feeling whatsoever.

Fits great with the two cases I tried, Caseology Vault and the Caseology Parallax.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Schroeder09:
Agreed. I was a skeptic. Love it. It's true glass. It's surface makes the phone a real joy to use. It's better than a bare screen. I really don't know how it repels oil and dirt so well. It's amazing. All these protectors claim to be smudge resistant, and I just overlook that because they never are. This is NOT the case on the WSD. It's unbelievable!

Someone else said it will work with any case. This is true. I use the OtterBox defender- the most screen-invasive case. The WSD works with it. It has ~1mm around all edges.

After having this I really don't know why I was ever worried about it being flat. the edges don't need rounded if you use a proper case like the defender. What's the point of those slim and thin "cases" that cover the edges and back of the phone? Who cares I'd those get scratched? That'd suck, but won't put you out of business. The defedner, and I'm sure a few others, have a raised lip, so if the phone is dropped the screen can't hit the ground- unless the surface is unlevel like on stones. The WSD protects the screens in those cases. It shouldn't hit anything when dropped on a flat surface because of the case's lip.

If you NEED a 2.5D (rounded edge/curved edge/round display-conforming) screen protector for this phone, you have a worthless case and let someone take your money.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] evanwier:
Or we don't use cases?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Samuel Holland:
Taimen_#1

Just for the record, I've ordered four screen protectors and figured I'd post my experience.

The first was regular flat stick-on & I was surprised along with everybody else & discovered this thread. The four corners had a little dot in each of them that didn't stick but overall good so-so protector. The second amfilm looked great when applied besides dot-matrix but where I work is extremely dirty and dirt found its way into. I also purchased the Whitestone and Invisashield. I decided to give the full complete coverage a shot since it was what I originally wanted and completely covered. I watched the available videos on YouTube for the steps. I'm using Spigen thin fit case(laugh if u want; I need the phone to fit in my work shirt pocket). It went on first try amazingly easy. It looks pretty good I must say. Now honestly it looks like the coating on the Whitestone is nicer and I wish this one was the same but can not complain so far and it feels good also. It comes in a very nice packaging and has everything you need literally. I have to admit shipping took like ten days or so but was worth the wait I'm seeing; Sorry it's not the best pic y'all.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] browniegirl:
Neither of my vials had enough glue to cover towards the bottom. So there's two spaces at the bottom where the glue never reached. :(
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] outbackpaul:
Anyone tried this one yet?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
at the pictures it's the whitestone or the invishild?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Samuel Holland:
It's the Invisashield by sgfreshidea. Thanks, and sorry about the quality of the pics.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Schroeder09:
Same thing.....so worried about protecting the phone but not using a case?:confused:

Use the defender. Use the Whitestone dome. Done. Protected. If anything happens you can rest easy knowing there was nothing more you could do.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] evanwier:
I have never used a case on any phone I have owned, only screen protectors. Generally the body of a phone is stronger than the screen. That and I have the extended care plan. So what I care about is full screen protection.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
so the whitestone or the sgfresh, what is better?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Samuel Holland:
I have to say personally both are very nice products. I would say it would depend on the phone case one's using, but personally I'm very pleased with the Invisashield with Spigen thin fit case so far. I like the Invisashield because it covers more screen but is a little bit more difficult to install since Whitestone comes with a tray to place your phone in to align the protector with the phone, and Invisashield, you have to eyeball where the protector should go. For the record, thankfully, I nailed the Invisashield installation on my first attempt and went beautifully. I hope this could help anybody trying to decide. One other thing is the shipping will take a little longer for the Invisashield if you live in the US since it has to come from overseas; mine took about ten days here in Louisiana.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
and what about the spigen rugged armor and ringke fusion?

also, how you cover the grills at the speakers?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] sc954rr:
I have the ringke fusion and you will have to precisely place the screen protector as the case will basically line up right against it. As for the Spigen I am not sure about the fit with that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
so in that cases that i have, whitestone or the sgfreshidea?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] sc954rr:
I like the sgfresh one as it leaves no gaps along the edges with the extra curve with the case.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] kellybrf:
Whitestone will fit for sure, no matter the case. with sgfresh it will fit most but not all
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Agreed on that. I think it depends on the case you use and the coverage you require. Personal preference in the end. :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] aznsensazn29:
Peel Glass Screen Protector

So I was randomly browsing Instagram and an ad for this popped up: https://buypeel.com/products/pixel-2-peel-glass-screen-protector?variant=1163507204115 Apparently Peel has their own glass screen protectors now? Not sure if it's not matrix or full adhesive though, does anyone else have a clue? Would assume it's dot due to the black bars, but a guy can hope. Cheaper than Whitestone too.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] rohit25:
From the looks of it ... It seems to be a edge adhesive... The only ones with full adhesive are SGfresh and Whitestone
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] ilal2ielli:
If you looked at the pictures they provided for it, you'd see the dot matrix.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Zorachus:
Anyone try the Peel brand tempered glass protector ?

https://buypeel.com/products/pixel-2-peel-glass-screen-protector?variant=1163507204115
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] EeZeEpEe:
The last 3 posts are just about that one. Looks like it's dot matrix and edge only adhesive. Doesn't sound like it would be any different than same style ones.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Zorachus:
Just noticed the other posts after I put mine up. Yeah it seems only the two that use LOCA really work properly.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] simpsonr:
I just picked up a Pixel 2 XL and man am I struggling to find good, inexpensive screen protector. I've tried two from Amazon and they simply suck in like 20 different ways and it seems that all the 5 star reviews for these things are total BS. Are there any good tempered glass, all clear (none of this black top/bottom BS) for under $15? The black top/bottom thing is a pain because unless you line up the LED hole just right, you'll block out any of that light. Mine is misaligned by about 1mm or less and the blink light is hampered now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] kellybrf:
in short, no. intelliglass is probably the best and amfilm will kinda get the trick done, but they're still dot matrix which inheriently has issues. I'd suggest either going naked or ponying up the extra $30 for Whitestone.