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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ferris2375:
POST UPDATED WITH NOTE VERSION IN COMMENTS

So I'm going to cut to the chase here and say I've tried so many screen protectors for this damn phone that I'm fed up. They all sucked or had problems. Whitestone was a bear to install, got it perfect, then the sides started bubbling. Done with that. I've just been on the constant hunt for a stupid screen protector. Today was the day I gave up. I tore the skin I had on from Amazon because the edges just would not stick. It was only about a mm but it drove me nuts. I had a ring of fuzz and dust around my phone and the rubbery smudgy prone texture was just too much. I am SO FED UP with this hunt that I'm ready to take scratches, whatever.

So today while getting some crap at walmart I went to the phone section. No Note 8 protectors (it is habit to look now), but they had this one for the S8+. Those screens are similar, why the hell not I've tried everything short of lining my phone with clear packing tape.

I brought it home, applied it, patiently worked out the bubbles. Don't fret, even if you get a lot they work out easy. Have some tape near by to do the tape pull back and blot any dust spots you see. Then go through the process of getting rid of bubble again. I did this so many times because I was just doing it in a rush, thinking it wouldn't work at all, and getting dust in the damn thing. But I just kept patient and did the process over and over. It took a while, if I did it in the bathroom after running the shower it wouldn't have. IMO it worked amazingly well. It's a PET film with some flex, but it's NOT a skin. It's not self healing. It will show scratches over time, probably even more so with the Spen, but take care like you do and it will hold up well. It's not brittle like most older static PET films. It's literally the only protector of it's kind I've been able to find locally and the dozens on Amazon. It's a cheap, replaceable and great looking screen protector made for the S8+ but fits the Note perfectly. Here are my results. I used a soft rubber squeege that comes with the IQ shield, don't use a credit card or something that will scratch it. For many of the bubbles I just used my thumb. Finger prints wipe off very easy with this film. Hope this help someone going through what I have been.

Oh first, it's this one. 9.99. I plan on going back and getting all of them. lol

This one:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/ONN-Plastic-Screen-Protector-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S8/925343896
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ferris2375:
Even better just found one made for the Note 8. Same brand
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] winol:
Congrats man!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] winhhh:
No glass no deal
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ferris2375:
Yeah well this post isn't for you then. Glass on a curved screen is joke. The only viable option is a rip off and not even that great after some use. This is for people like me who don't drop their phones (never have dropped or shattered a screen since the Iphone 3G). I want basic scratch protection that doesn't look like saran wrap. This is the one.

The Note specific version is even better. Highly recommend.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] black96ss:
try the Rinke invisible defender. its 8 bux off amazon. it wraps over the sides so you don't have any lift issues. heres a youtube link. its probably one of the best NON glass protectors you can get.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMbol8eljIg&t=97s
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ferris2375:
Thanks but I tried that. It felt bad to me as far as texture. This one feels just like the glass. Unless I got a bad rinke lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ferris2375:
I think I've tried every possible type on Amazon. This is the best for me. Smooth like glass, doesn't hold on to prints, doesn't collect dust and doesn't lift at all . It's basically what I've been searching for about a month now or more.

For 9.99 it's perfect. Use and replace every 6 months or so if needed, though it feels resilient. Install is easy. I can't imagine having to replace the Whitestone every time it looks like crap after a while. Not to mention for the money it's way too fragile. Again just my opinion, I'm only trying to help those like me looking for scratch protection that looks and feels good
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ferris2375:
Here's the actual note version on my phone
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] eduardmc:
Im looking for something like this since all those glass protector are a joke. At least we xan avoid scratches. This is the worse walmrt brand for assesories together with blackweb im surprise that their screen protector is good.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] seawolf823:
Where did you find the note 8 version?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ferris2375:
I got it at Walmart.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ferris2375:
Yeah it was a last ditch effort to try the s8+ version. Never would have thought I'd like it this much. Just put another one on to make sure it wasn't dumb luck. I put the other on my wife's. It's beautiful. Lol The key to no lift is near perfect alignment. You need to be patient with the bubbles on this one but they come out fairly easy and the protector is really durable to pulling up and putting back down a couple times for a flatter lay.

I actually found the S8 plus version was a bit easier to align due to the fact that it has cutouts up at the top versus one large section cut out like on the note version.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] seawolf823:
Did you find it in the store? I can't find it online at Walmart.com. Would you happen to have the SKU # or product number.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ferris2375:
I hate to sound so excited about a piece of plastic but seriously this has been a pain in the ass trying to cover this screen. Frustrating
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ferris2375:
Yeah in store. The s8+ version shows up online but not this one. I'll grab my reciept in a sec
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ferris2375:
Here's the reciept with sku. I've been to two that both have them. Again for anyone who is going to install this make sure you're in a dust-free area if possible have some scotch tape nearby to pull up and dab any dust if need be and make sure your alignment is spot-on. I was able to lift it adjust plenty of times and you may think you screwed it up but just keep at it. Alignment is the priority, then worry about dust and bubbles. You want it to be equal on both sides. Hope this helps. Oh and use your thumb or a rubber squeegee to press bubbles out from the center towards to sides.

I've been using the S Pen no problem it hasn't scratched it yet as long as you don't dig down with it you should be fine and it doesn't have the resistance like the Skins did it's glass like imo

Holy edits lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ferris2375:
One other tip. Be careful pulling the cover off the protector that covers the adhesive side. It's a little tricky to do without touching the underside but it's not bad. Just worth mentioning to take your time peeling that off before you lay it down. Sorry about all the posts I'm sick in bed and bored. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] eduardmc:
What case r u using?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ferris2375:
I use a few and tested them all with no problems. I have the Spigen Neo Hybrid, the Samsung protective cover, the Samsung Alcantara, and the Incipio dual layer which is the one I have on right now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Pinan:
These are the best cases. I went right for that one after using them on all my phones. :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] y2jdmbfan:
Went hunting for these today. I had a Zagg glass curve on before this. I picked up 2, which is good, because I can't get the bottom right to stay stuck down on the first one. I've been pushing and holding for about an hour, but it keeps bubbling back. I may have put it on a little too high, I am going to try the second one after my kids go to bed later, so I can take a little more time. Applied it in the bathroom after running a hot shower.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ffolkes:
Just chiming in to say that the Invisible Defender feels terrible - much worse than the S8+ variant. It has been weeks, and it is still "sticky" feeling. I have tried sprays with silicon and/or PTFE (Teflon) and nothing helps for more than a few hours at best. The sticky feel is so bad, that instead of sliding or swiping, my finger ALWAYS just stutters along instead, resulting in accidental taps when I was only trying to swipe. If only they could somehow make it smoother.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] TorxT3D:
bought mine at walmart, $10

kinda hard to find, was the last one too. its definately a plastic and not a gel-like layer like zagg. nor is it a glass.

its akin to what im used to, clarivue. I want nothing else but this type, i hate the way zagg films feel and right now these whitestone dome like glass covers look a hot mess to deal with.

heres hoping this turns out ok. will post pics after the install.

https://imgur.com/HwSo5pa

https://imgur.com/8cxqAUK
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] rosedog:
What is the UPC number? I want to look up stock at my local walmarts.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] GMAN1722:
Just wondering how this has been working out?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] civichater01:
Just picked this up today and the fit and feel is nice but couldn't get the whole right side of the curve to stick. It's a shame
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Laleka:
Am using jelly protector it's fits well on the front and back
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] GMAN1722:
Can you please clarify what it is that you are referring to:confused: Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] roundel77:
I have put IQ Shield on my Note 8 and it is great but it leaves marks after spen use. This is my biggest problem with screen protectors. Hearing all these horror stories about tempered glass that I don't even want to try it. So after reading pages and pages of reviews I've decide to leave Iq Shield for some time untill I really marked it up with Spen(which will happen within few days ?) and than just go bare without any of the protectors whatsoever. I guess we just don't have a choice.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] usmaak:
Was thinking about this, or one of it's less expensive cousins

https://www.amazon.com/WHOOSH-Diamo...29052&sr=8-1&keywords=whoosh+screen+protector

I see some people swear by it and some say that it's a total fraud. Ideally it would be somewhere between no protector an a glass or plastic protector. A lot of the complaints seem to be that it doesn't keep the screen from breaking. I think that those people misunderstand that the best you could hope for is some scratch protection.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Symphony0fLife:
I've tried those types of protectors (that brand and others) before on a few phones. As far as I've been able to tell it's just a "placebo" effect when people think it works. I've used it on 3 phones, it didn't prevent even the slightest of pocket lint scratches. It's pretty much like paying to go bare. Yes, it does resist things like key scratches, pocket knives, change, etc. but so does naked glass. What it doesn't defeat are those faint little micro scratches from lint and dust. I've never had a phone get scratched by anything but that, so that's the one thing I hoped it could protect against.

YMMV, but 3 out of 3 fails put me off of them. But I agree, people who expect any screen protector to prevent breakage are idiots. The best you can ever hope for is to keep scratches at bay. Don't know where they get the idea that a thin layer of protection will prevent breakage.

It's a shame too because while I'd love to have screen protection I have NEVER (on any phone) found a screen protector that didn't either ruin the display quality, the feel or both. Without exception, they're all worse than biting my lip and tolerating the micro scratches. I had high hopes for liquid protectors when I learned about them.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] koolboyztn:
here is the link for the Walmart Note 8 version

http://www.walmart.com/ip/ONN-Plastic-Screen-Protectors-for-Samsung-Note-8/203471673
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] GMAN1722:
Thanks. I'll be picking it up for my wife. Hopefully she'll like it. She didn't like the glass protector (I'm not getting her a Whitestone because she is too fickle:rolleyes:)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ayinde6:
DEFINITELY worth the $10, “ferris2375” sounded like just like me I have tried so many Note 8 Screen Protectors that I have seriously lost count, I know Amazon has to have me flagged by now as many screen protectors I have returned to them. I just eventually just broke down and bought a Whitestone dome glass. While I do love the Dome Glass protector, it’s a little on the thick side which you really notice when trying to slide in and out of a slim holster case. So as soon as I read this thread I rushed out to my local Walmart and bought the last 2 of these Walmart had and I have to say I am NOT disappointed at all. Hearing about this protector was right on time, because my Dome glass had a crack in it and I was cringing thinking about shelling out another $45 bucks. So this ONN screen protector from Walmart went on easy for me, maybe because I had had so much practice with failed screen protectors and it is just as ferris2375 states, it is smooth to the touch crystal clear super thin and adheres to the entire screen, only minor flaw I have found is that it attracts fingerprints a little easier than Dome glass, but other than that dare I say it’s perfect. Thanks ferris2375!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ferris2375:
Nice, glad to help!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] billykxda:
Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] leyvatron:
I picked it up and it's not bad. Easy to install. Only thing, I can see it getting scratches as times goes by.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] pcriz:
Op loved your suggestion, really appreciate it.

Only issue I have is my case so I am ordering this one to make up for my ringke pushing up the edges:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073R7588V/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] opasha:
I have this case in black, and it's the best! Super light and excellent grip. You'll have zero issues with the screen protector.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] curiousgally:
Don't mistake this to end your hunt for a good screen protector. I just got this installed and it does the job. I have limited experience fitting screen protectors, so had to struggle a bit to get all the bubbles out. In the process my gentle push with my fingers already created some scratches on the protector. I can live with this for now until something decently good comes along. I bought the note 8 a week back and already see very fine detailed scratches, nothing too visible though. Anybody buying a device can use this as an immediate alternative. Hope this stays until something better comes along.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Limeybastard:
Did you try illumishield? That's the one I'm using and it's smooth. Unlike the orange peel Spigen one which my wife has .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] kbboykin:
I have this one in black as well and have this screen protector on it, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074XCKC7X/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Works well together.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] curiousgally:
The left edge looks like will not last long for me. It's been only 10 hours that I installed this one.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ffolkes:
A lot of bubbles at first, but a day later they disappeared. I am very happy with this screen protector. The Invisible Defender I had before was horribly tacky feeling. Things would actually stick to it - it reminded me of the back of those cling decals you put on glass. But this one feels great so far. Thanks, OP! :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Limeybastard:
No longer available.

So to rehash, Invisishield and armorsuit are the ones with the least orange peel and still available.?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ferris2375:
These are still available in store
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] ferris2375:
A couple things since I last posted. While yes these do scratch they hold up better than your standard plastic protector.

The S8 plus version actually stays down better than the Note 8 version in that you don't have to get it on perfect to keep it down. If you misalign the note 8 version the sides won't stay, it has to be damn bear prefect These can be applied like a wet protector. Just wet the film with a little bit of dish soap and water and squeegee it out.

I've stocked up on these because they work so well here's a picture of my Note 8 with an S8 plus protector on it that's been on it for over a month and it still looks great. Whilel they do collect fingerprints what I like most about them is they have such a smooth feel. Still the best protector I've found for this phone when you consider price/performance IMO

Well I was going to post a pic but that's not allowed now? Lol. Ok
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Limeybastard:
Can you send me one for evaluation? ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Limeybastard:
Well today I went to my local Walmart store and purchased one of each. Note 8 and S8 plus ONN screen protectors.

This is not a review but an observation, without a shadow of any doubt OP was correct when they mentioned clarity,. OMG it's like glass in terms of clarity and smoothness.

I attempted to installed the Note 8 specific one first. My heart was almost over the moon, I got the effin protector aligned perfectly meaning there was still about a 1 to 1.5mm gap around the chassis however the sob did not want to stick down on the lower right side of my note 8 screen.

If that had worked it would have been amazing. I even tried with hairdryer like I do with all wet film type screen protectors , but to no avail.

Lastly , the S8 plus. It seems to work and the clarity of just as good but meh, corners and lower part look like **** with the gaps.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] sudip.h:
I bought a plastic one first and it only sticks around the edges, giving me trouble to use the s pen smoothly. But, it was there for a while.

Then I bought a Zagg Invisible whatever HD, and it was the worst I have ever used. Overprices BS. Say no to Zagg.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] teegunn:
I've been looking for a harder plastic screen protector for my Note 8 forever. Saw this thread, and I will be heading to Walmart to buy one of these after work. The soft "healing" protectors simply suck. I've tried those, and they suck in every way possible. Tempered glass protectors would be great, but there really are none that work well with the damned curved edges (I really don't like the curved edges, would prefer a flat display but oh well). I will post a follow up after I have installed and had this Onn protector on for a week or so.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Limeybastard:
Apparently the Tech21 is same material as the ONN WALMART model.

The Walmart Onn one was good, felt like glass but wasn't. Also don't leave s pen marks. However, as good as I was with applying screen protectors, I couldn't perfectly install the Note 8 Onn screen protector. The edges wouldn't adhere.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] sophiewilson0191:
No glass

This is good..

Maybe it will be stronger than glass unless we have a self regenerating glass.

I found an interesting article about a self repairing glass.. I hope this is real.

And this will be expensive. For the link if interested.

:good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] MACHEK:
Why don't you guys just get something like this? They fit better and yeah eventually scratch but they are cheap and easily replaced. I've been using them without issues, probably gonna order an all clear one next.

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32837778966.html?spm=a2g0n.search-cache.0.0.63187896x6Qnun#autostay
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] xykosomatik:
Good thread here... I'm still waiting delivery of my note 8 from my carrier, but yeah I went ahead and purchased a zizo bolt and ion, would probably arrive first before the note 8...

After reading this thread, I was wondering if there are still any reusable screen protectors out there? I remembered I got one for my palms m105 and m505, and a Treo. It's so easy to apply, just plop it in and squeeze out all the bubbles. Survives stylus strikes very well... For the younger people out there the stylus back then is either hard plastic, dried out ballpen, matchstick, bamboo stick etc etc. Maybe something like this would be a good try to put on a curved screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] teegunn:
I said I would update about the ONN walmart screen protector so here goes. I have to say, this is a very good product so far. The fact that it is already curved to fit the edges helps a lot. I did not get a "perfect" installation, but very close. The edges have stayed down very well to this point (knock on wood), and the protector does not get as oily as badly as the stock glass (I do not know why). You can tell there is a protector on the glass, but it only took a couple hours for me to get used to it and in some ways prefer the feel and look of the display with this protector on. Yes, it is plastic, but so far has been resistant to scratching.

All in all, I have to say that for 10 bucks, this is by far the best screen protector I have ever had for a curved display phone (Note 7, S7E and now Note 8). If you have been searching for a viable option for a curved edge screen protector, this ONN Note 8 protector will do everything you need except protect from falls/impact that a tempered glass protector can protect from. I give this product a thumbs up.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Limeybastard:
Question, how did you apply the Onn protector? I ask since at the time I used some of the lube that came with other wet applied films , it all went on ok except the edges would not stay down.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] teegunn:
It is not a wet application. It has the adhesive already applied, you just have to make sure there is no dust or particles that get under while applying. The process is simple - start to peel the back plastic off the adhesive side, line up the top properly on the phone, then work your way down slowly pulling the plastic off the back until the protector is on the display. Next, take off the front plastic piece that comes on the protector. The back piece is labeled with a 1, the front with a 2 so it is easy to determine which one to pull the tab on. After installation, take the included cloth and work out any bubbles. You could also use a credit card to help with bubbles, but be careful to not press in too hard with the credit card edge as it could possibly scratch the protector. Also - you can pull up the protector to reapply if needed, although that is not ideal. Overall the install was easy, however if I had to do it again I would know exactly what I was doing and would be able to apply with more confidence.

Since the protector is made with curves already on the edges, they have stayed down for me completely so far. That was the part I was worried about most - the edges not staying down, but so far they have stayed on 100% (knock on wood). The protector seems to be very well applied and I do not expect the edges to start to lift, but you never know I guess. For $10 I am pleased with this product.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Accessories] Limeybastard:
Thanks, must have been the wet applicator from a wet applied protector that prevented my edges from not adhering.

Otherwise it looked like glass. I think and I could be wrong , the Tech21 bulletshield Note 8 one uses similar materials. I'll probably try another Onn soon.