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[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] avatar_mike:
Hope you guys will receive it soon!

Piece of advice: don't rush the application, take time to go through the two tutorial videos on YouTube (and the whole video as there are troubleshooting tips at the end). Also it's not easy to mask the speakers from the glue with tape as the edge of glass is too close. I used blutack on the speakers and tape on the buttons and sim card slot and they seem to have worked. Not sure if the masking was necessary but better safe than sorry I guess. ;)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] aznriceballman:
My tracking still says its dispatched overseas. Was yours the same?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Pkt_Lnt:
Where did you get the time machine? How expensive was it? ;)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] avatar_mike:
Lol didn't notice I wrote 26 Jan, it's 26 Dec :eek:

The tracking page on singpost is as follows:

09/01/2018

Product Delivered (Country code: HK)

08/01/2018

Arrival at Processing Center (Country code: HK)

08/01/2018

Arrival at Destination Post (Country: HK)

04/01/2018

Despatched to overseas (Country code: HK)

03/01/2018

Further processing in progress (SIGLAP POST OFFICE)

03/01/2018

Accepted at (SIGLAP POST OFFICE)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Pkt_Lnt:
<pouty face> I wanted the time machine. :laugh:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] danw_oz:
Do not under any circumstance buy the spartan shield screen protector pro +, it is the worst screen protector I have ever put on any device, it covers the full screen which is ok, if the protector actually stuck to the curve, i have on the a 3.5mm section on each side where the screen protector is in the air not stuck to the screen, so touch commands will not work over these areas unless you push hard down on the screen protector to make contact. Glad I paid not much for it, but the full price is would have been pissed about it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] browniegirl:
Got LOCA glue, just no good tgsp
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jonstrong:
If you can find one of the protectors with good glass, but with adhesive only on the edges, I wonder if you couldn't use alcohol (or something like Goo Gone, followed by alcohol) to remove the adhesive...and then use the LOCA to install it. A bit of a hassle, but cheaper I imagine than Whitestone Dome. Had you considered InvisShield (SGFreshIdea)? I'm leaning toward that: the install looks a bit more daunting than WSD, but I like the idea of curved edges on the glass.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] dmarden:
If anyone is interested in another opinion on the Whitestone product, I posted in that existing review thread: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75165236&postcount=180
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] browniegirl:
I have a flat one that's similar to Whitestone dome but I can't remove the glue from the back fully
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jonstrong:
No idea what kind of adhesive is on the back of your protector, but I'm guessing that if you saturated a piece of cloth (old t-shirt) or paper towel with Goo Gone, and lay it over the sticky side of the glass (pressed flush to the surface), and let it sit for a couple of hours, it would soften the adhesive. At least that's what I'd try. If you try that, you'll have to remember that Goo Gone has petroleum distillates in in it, and will leave a slight oily residue. You'd have to clean that off afterwards, e.g., wipe off excess with paper towel, maybe wash the protector with soap and water, then use alcohol to get any remaining residue off.

I've had great luck with Goo Gone letting it soak like that on stubborn adhesive (e.g., remove really stuck on labels and rubbery glue). Worth a shot I think...
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] browniegirl:
i don't have access to that so I let the acetone soak.The acetone lifted up a corner and I got it off, thanks!!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
I would not use that Loca if I were you. It's too thick. I bought a tube of 2500 loca for the same reason. The result was an absolute mess. The glue doesn't spread by itself. I had to massage it to get it to spread. It never did properly. And I ended up with glue everywhere. Including in my speaker grills. 2500 loca is also very hard to remove while wet. I had to wash the whole phone under running water & scrub out the speakers with an old toothbrush.

The Loca that Whitestone & SGFreshidea use is more like 1000 loca in viscosity, but cures softer.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] browniegirl:
Wish i had seen this sooner ;/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
Did you try it?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] browniegirl:
I had just started, it's moving on it's own but slowly
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
Good luck. ?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] browniegirl:
I was advised 2-5 hours lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
To let the glue spread? Hope there's no light in the room. It will have cured by then.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] browniegirl:
We shall see in the am LOL
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] L Lawliet:
3D Full Cover IMAK Screen Protector

I've contacted this seller, he said this is real 3D Curved. :o

Did anyone use IMAK before?

www .aliexpress.com/item/Imak-3D-Curved-Full-Cover-Tempered-Glass-For-Google-Pixel-2-XL-Screen-Protector-for-Google/32836329357.html
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
It's identical to all the other Chinese dot matrix, edge adhesive protectors.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] L Lawliet:
How about the quality?

And rainbow exist?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
I haven't used it, and I have no need to. It will be exactly the same. They are mass produced in China & resold by many different sellers. You can buy them in lots of 100 for a dollar each from Alibaba.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] L Lawliet:
I see. Thank you very much!

I will try to order 1 package from this seller.

He sent to me some images.

I will feedback in this topic after receive.

[IMG="1"]https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1TGaHmC_I8KJjy0Foq6yFnVXap.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="2"]https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB12wmHmBHH8KJjy0Fbq6AqlpXao.jpg[/IMG]
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] bradputt:
Used this before, after 2 weeks tear it out. The dust trapped inside will affect the proximity sensor
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] L Lawliet:
Thank you very much for your feedback!

Could you suggest some 3D Full Adhesive ~10$ dollars?

Or just curved transparent tempered glass.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] bradputt:
I think only this fits your requirement. But it's difficult to apply as what others says.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75072836&postcount=1

I ordered this, still in shipping.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] L Lawliet:
I come from Viet Nam.

Shipping fee very expensive. (US $12.67 to Vietnam via AliExpress Premium Shipping) :(

:crying:
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] dreamcell:
Please let us know how it looks.

This photo from Aliexpress site shown the black border is thicker, so the display area is smaller a little.

https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1.gaO...dth=800&hash=5dece5a9b3372d0e957a38bdad2821f7
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jonstrong:
Looks a bit tall...overhangs the bottom?

In general, those black (or white) borders really cheapen the overall appearance of the phone. Really a shame how the overall design has driven screen protector vendors to this.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
So, how did it go?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] browniegirl:
Can't use my phone cause I forgot a uv lamp LOL(hasn't cured) and it's snowing, it's on there. I'll post pics when I find a nail salon that's open (snowed last night)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
Stick it close under a cool white incandescant light for an hour or two. Should be enough UV in that to do the job. Maybe.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jonstrong:
Guessing maybe you meant fluorescent? Incandescent bulbs produce very little UV (designed not to); but if you do go that route, the highest wattage output will yield the most (however tiny) UV.

Fluorescent bulbs actually do generate UV, but the phosphor coating on the inside of the glass catches most of it, and re-radiates the energy as visible light. So even fluorescent bulbs don't release much UV light. But this will probably work better than an incandescent bulb.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] browniegirl:
I ended up taking it off, didn't feel right. Like it was pretty funny and not thick at all. Didnt want to chance it. Only issue is my speakers are really low but that doesn't bother me since this phone was going back anyway
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] eushaun99:
Looking for a tempered glass protector for my 2 XL, can anybody let me know what I should be looking for in one? Not a specific brand or anything, just what features should I be looking for. Dot matrix(is this good or bad?), adhesive, should the curved screen be protected or not. I'll be using a case with the phone if that matters.

I don't know much about screen protectors, I usually buy them from the store together with the phone but the one for 2 XL costs $50...yikes.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] an21281:
The Whitestone dome is pretty much the best right now. Runs almost $50, flat but covers entire viewable screen and is case friendly.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] avatar_mike:
IMO invisshield from sgfreshidea is as good as Whitestone dome (I haven't tried Whitestone though, so it's just from what I see on the internet), and invisshield is cheaper (not counting shipping which may vary according to location).

Difference is you get an application kit with Whitestone (should make application easier).

Advantage with sgfreshidea is you can buy spare glue and spare glass in case the application went wrong.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] :
I don't get this! The normal tempered glass screen protectors that you can get for $0.99 on eBay are the best -- the ones that are flat and don't cover the edges (which honestly is stupid for people to want; why would you want your protector to cover anything more than the viewable display itself, when you very well know that anything more will create issues for cases? Not to mention that curved protectors make touch worse). Their only problem is that they don't go properly out to the sides, which means they don't cover the entire display -- mostly a result of the manufacturer just making an estimated guess of how the phone display looks. But the cheap, flat, protectors have zero dot matrix, don't make the screen look darker and greyer (AMOLED blacks get completely ruined by the edge-to-edge black border protectors), and don't risk not fitting with various cases, as some of those edge-to-edge protectors do.

For a phone like the Pixel 2 5", which has large bezels on the side, they are almost perfect, in my experience.

But I don't understand why no one is making a flat protector like this for the Pixel 2 XL that covers the side bezels properly. This goes for all other phones as well (in which I've had this problem over the years). It's not that hard to do! The only thing differentiating the Whitestone from those protectors is literally that: the fact that Whitestone has done proper measurements and made their flat protector go all the way out to the sides cover the display area (which is the only area you need your protector to cover).
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
this is because for a flat tempered glass with the normal adhesive, it will not be able to stick to the sides and it will cause white strips around the 4 edges where the display starts curving downwards. Which is why loca comes into the picture as being liquid it is able to flow and fill up the areas before curing and making it a set shape thus removing those white strips.

The white strips are due to air being under the tempered glass which means at those areas, the tempered glass is actually floating on air.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] :
The Pixel 2 XL doesn't have a curved display. The display is flat, whereas the glass is curved. So who cares about the rainbow color on the sides on an area that's not even a part of the display?

Also, my complaint is for these eBay screen protectors of being too thin on the sides. I have experienced this all over the years. They have been perfect in that they haven't had dot matrix pattern, haven't made stuff (and especially blacks) "greyer" and more outwashed, and haven't had bad adhesive. Their problems, with devices that I've used them with (like OnePlus 5, Galaxy S7, HTC One M8), is that they are extremey thin on the sides, and don't go all the way out to cover the display. Which is not due to any restriction, but to the manufacturer just giving zero **** and not making proper measurements. Like all you literally have to do is extend how more wide the glass is by a few mms. That's it.

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Here's what I mean.

[IMG="https://i.imgur.com/dPyS4yf.jpg"]https://i.imgur.com/dPyS4yf.jpg[/IMG]

You got two different screen protectors, of which both are flat. One is ****y dot matrix which makes the entire display greyer and adds ton of reflection, as well as bad adhesive. It also goes far too out on the edges, and will make using cases difficult.

The other one does not go all out on the sides, and has no dot matrix, or as bad adhesive as the one above. It does not wash out the colors in a grey manner either. But the problem with this one is that it does not go completely out to the left and right side of the display.

This is demonstrated when I put the to protectors above each other. Notice, that even withing the "display" area, the full glass protectors doesn't even cover as much as the one with the black edges.

And it's precisely this that I'm complaining about. Why can't they just extend the glass a few mms to left and right and fix the issue entirely? Then people won't need to cash out $50 Whitestone or whatever, and get a good screen protecor for ~$2. Also, it won't have problems with cases either, as it won't need to go all out to the edges, like is the case with the edge-to-edge glass protectors with black borders.

But somehow they never do. And somehow these protectors always don't include a good portion of the display on the side of any phone that they're made for. It's like the manufacturers are purposefully mocking us or something. Is it really that hard to make proper measurements?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Have you tried pasting the totally clear tempered glass on your Google Pixel 2 XL? Try it and perhaps you will see what I mean and why they cannot extend the sides out even more by a few mm. They should actually shrink it even more but it will look super ugly :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] :
I have, and it could still not cover the display -- the issue I'm complaning about, and in which you seem to not understand.

Unlike yourself, I have actually extensive experience with screen protectors, as I buy, test and sell phones for a living and hobby. These clear tempered screen protectors always being way too short for the sides occurs on all phones I have bought them for; this includes older, complete flat phones with large bezels on the sides as well. Even with the Google Pixel 2, which has large bezels on the sides, they are a bit too short.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] bradputt:
i think what whiteangelcl meant is flat current batch of TGSP is too big that extend out to the slope at the edges, thus resulting on a white border at the sides when the TGSP can't stick to the curve.

flat TGSP are ok if they would have made it smaller.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
A photo is worth a thousand words
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Mikulec:
lol, someone got rekt

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Looks exactly like my screenprotector
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
[MENTION=6925321]generalako[/MENTION] I'm sorry, but your mistaken. What you're asking for isn't possible on this device. The curvature of the gorilla glass starts just inside of the visible display. Everyone here has been in the same boat as you. If you have a flat protector that covers the viewable display, the edges will not stick, simple. What Whitestone have done is make it wide enough to cover the viewable display, with liquid glue to fill this slight gap. SGFreshidea have gone a step further and made it curve even further using similar glue. Both don't seem to have any problems with cases, unless you're using something with a massive lip around the edge.

And to say that [MENTION=8634819]whiteangelcl[/MENTION] doesn't have experience is a little naive, considering he works for one of these companies & has helped create one of these stellar products, thus fixing the problem of not having decent protectors for this device.

For a phone with flat glass reaching beyond the viewable display, I would agree with you. Static cling flat protectors we're the best. But, this is not that phone, unfortunately.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] jamiejames:
I second the Whitestone. Doesn't get any better than that. Good.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Chronos300:
What do people think of the IQShield protectors for this phone? I don't want to put all my faith in the Amazon reviews and hope to gather some opinions from users here.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] wiseguyy:
It's a glass screen protector

It a TGSP so incredible seems a bit much. If it does the job right thats a good thing.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] avatar_mike:
You are right;)

I was probably a bit overjoyed because I expected it to be disappointing, just like most of the protectors for pixel 2 xl out there.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] CBMC:
They are OK. They are plastic film and fingerprint magnets. They are slightly tacky and not nearly as smooth as glass. They also scratch very easily, some may "heal", but every time I look, I see them. Don't know if they are new or just aren't "healing" very well. That being said, they do cover the screen pretty well and aren't too sticky feeling. I am going to be removing mine for a whitestone if they ever become prime eligible.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] wiseguyy:
That's today's world!

Well I think it's more like a today's world thing the millennial generation turns on a water faucet and when water comes out ...."It's Amazing"
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
We'll, I just received & installed my HeroShield protector. I've so far been unable to get all the bubbles out. There are still some reoccurring ones that seem impossible to remove. It's possible that the allignment is not perfect but it looks straight to me.

This thing would be pretty good if not for one glaring problem. The proximity sensor is covered by the glass, and as a result, I have black screen immediately while on phone calls. So, at present, the only way I can use the number pad while on a call is to use a headset.

If anyone has a solution to this, I'm listening eagerly.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] TheSleezkIng:
Tried the White Dome and ****ed it up, super frustrated about that, waiting on the SGFresh ones to get back in stock till then I'm rocking the extra AMFilm one i had laying around
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] aznriceballman:
Did yours arrive yet?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] GridironTrenches:
did you watch this tutorial before installation?

[youtube]NB0ssnD08PU[/youtube]

you might keep the accessories that came with the whitestone box. maybe the sg fresh screen protector will fit inside the whitestone plastic jig things
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] TheSleezkIng:
I was watching it while doing it, but i got a crazy bubble in the middle and the second time was just a mess lol i did keep all the accessories that came with it
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] GridironTrenches:
well, now you have a idea of how to install it. i failed hard 2x and had to buy a second whitestone but patience and a steamy bathroom made the 3rd attempt successful
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] TheSleezkIng:
Yeah 3rd time will hopefully be the charm lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] ilal2ielli:
When I had mine, there was adhesive in the area for the front camera and the proximity sensor. If you're able to get the bubbles out of that area, the adhesive will provide enough light transmission for the proximity sensor to work properly.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
Nope. I have no bubbles near the sensor. I must just have a sensitive sensor. It's always been hit or miss for me with protectors that cover it. Getting a refund.

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No it hasn't arrived yet. Bit upset by that, considering my tracking number doesn't work. I'll contact them today about it, again. Starting to think it wasn't even sent.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Stumpy, drop me an email. Your tracking number has no updates on the Singpost website?

Let me know your order number and let me help you on this :)
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] aznriceballman:
Same here. It's been 9 business days but Singapore post says it's dispatched :P
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
Order #1000000156

Tracking #RC698117760SG

Please look into it. Shipping was faster from China for another protector I ordered after this one.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] evanwier:
[MENTION=8634819]whiteangelcl[/MENTION]

When are you getting stock?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Let me check on that. The items mailed on the same day have mostly been received or last status is at destination.

Don't worry about it. We keep all receipts of posting and let me check with my postal service immediately.

If it is missing, we will definately be able to so a resend.

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Stock is coming in today but we have to test it to ensure the batch quality is fine and we will be updating the website soon.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Mstins:
Well, I tried Spigen's TSP. I preordered it and it arrived on Saturday. Install went well, Spigen's installation wings really help. It is an edge adhesive tsp like all of the others. The major flaw is that they didn't do a cut out for the proximity sensor and once installed, my proximity sensor would not work. I also had the rainbow, oil floating on water effect pretty bad with it. It came back off tonight to be returned to Amazon. Hopefully they'll update it, but I can't recommend it at all right now.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
My apologies just checked

Typo error

RC698117740SG

So sorry about that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] stumpy352:
Thanks.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] Tehpdub:
impatiently waiting ! lol
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] whiteangelcl:
Glad that got sorted out. I went to the post office today and then I realized that I keyed into my system the wrong tracking. 1 digit wrong. Apologies

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Lol waiting for shipment and will have to test quality before selling it
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] I7210I:
still the perfect one isn't come to anyone , didn't it?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] fergdizzle9090:
Has anyone heard any updates about the "flat" glass from intelliARMOR?

they sent me 1 3D screen protector since they were having the issues with the flat. and its just spontaneously cracked in the bottom right corner when i was wiping it with a cloth. never cracked.

Still no good screen protectors? i saw whitedome isnt very full coverage, just a tiny tiny curve to it?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] bigant262:
Looks like the Whitestone Dome Glass is available for Amazon Prime starting on the 19th of this month. Debating if I want to spend $45 on it, would you guys recommend it? Planning on keeping this device until the new Pixel comes out this year.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Accessories] force70:
I had on on my s7 edge and s8 plus, costs more in canada but $60 is cheap to protect a screen that would cost much more to replace IMO.

sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE