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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Katmeat:
Based upon Geekser's recommendation earlier in this thread, I ordered the OTAO Glass Screen Protector for my Note 9, and though it has only been installed for a couple of days, I could not be happier. When it arrived earlier this week, I ripped the Phatomskinz off of my N9 and installed the OTAO. It was the easiest install process I have ever had, and fits perfectly. Lies flat against screen, no halo or other adverse effect, and feel and sensitivity is great. Much better feel than my previous screen protector. Perfect so far!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] costarican:
Hmm I'm having sensitivity issues with mine :/ did you get it from Amazon?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Katmeat:
I did purchase from Amazon. I haven't even needed to adjust the sensitivity settings.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] jaime3344:
Yea you will love it, it is the best one I've tried! I don't like glass they always break, and this one feels like glass. I also got the raved about Phantomskinz but this Cubevit is way smoother and easy to install.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Ricey:
Do you have pictures of the bubbles?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Limeybastard:
Can someone post pics of the gaps for the case friendly pet film screen protectors?

There seems to be at least two case friendly variants templates out there. One has a smaller film to glass edge gap and other slightly larger.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] schn1tt3r:
I have to buy my screen protector either today or tomorrow, and now that I was "convinced" on the Dome Glass, the rating of it on amazon went from 4 stars to 3.5

I don't mind paying $60, but at 3.5 I am very skeptical. There can't be that many "troll" reviews can there? Anyone here has something bad to say about it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] :
I've read enough bad in this thread and this one not to bother. Pouring glue on my screen and possibly getting it in my speaker dose not appeal to me. Also removing one after it breaks dose not sound like fun. I was using various film ones until last week and went with Zagg glass even though the reviews aren't the greatest with that either. Personally I haven't had a problem with the Zagg and I dropped my phone twice since it was put on.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] schn1tt3r:
Thank you, yeah I don't even need it to be glass, plastic film is fine. I just want to protect it from dirt/pen scratches. I don't need protection from drops. Is the Zagg full adhesive or just the edges?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] :
It's just the edges. So far it's holding up for me and the sensitivity is still good. I did have BestBuy install it just in case I had a problem with dust or anything else.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Hugo_US:
I tried this (TAURI for Samsung Galaxy Note 9 on Amazon)it works great!

This is the best screen protector for note 9, no bubbles, easy to install.

You need to increase the touch sensitive in Setting, that's it.

I cannot post a link cause I am newbie, look for "TAURI Compatible for Samsung Galaxy Note 9" on Amazon
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] LilWeech:
I like alot ,thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Mr. Orange 645:
I found a great, cheap alternative to Whitestone Dome. It's Jolojo brand from Amazon. $18 gets you 2 TGSPs, two tubes of LOCA, and a UV LED light to cure it. It doesn't come the fancy application tray that Whitestone does, but you don't need it. Installation was a breeze and no more messy than any other LOCA application. I only had a little extra squeeze out the sides.

My first try was about 99.9% perfect. It is slightly, and I mean SLIGHTLY crooked, but not enough that you'd ever notice. I'm just extremely OCD. Then this morning I noticed a small bubble on the lower left edge. Not sure if it was there all along, or more likely if I snagged the edge when I took off my case this morning and lifted it slightly. Unless it gets bigger, it's no big deal though. And I have another TGSP on case it does get worse.

It looks beautiful and works perfect with the Ringke Air case.

The only cons are that the glass doesn't feel as smooth as the factory screen and the oleophobic coating isn't the best. But that seems to be the trade-off with all screen protectors. Not sure how it compares to Whitestone Dome, but I can't imagine Whitestone Dome is much, if any, better. Definitely not enough to justify 3X the price.

As far as sensitivity, I had it turned up for another screen protector, so I turned it back down for this one. Everything was very responsive, expect for typing. Every once in a while it would miss a letter. So I turned it back up. Your mileage may vary.

I'll link the Amazon listing and a video I watched for installation instructions.

As always with these, PLEASE use tape to cover your speakers and any openings around the frame. If it goes wrong and LOCA goes everywhere, you could ruin the phone. Ask me how I know.

JOLOJO Galaxy Note 9 Screen Protector Liquid Glass [Liquid Dispersion Tech][Ultra Clear] Premium Tempered Glass 9H Hardness + UV Light Anti-Bubble Case Friendly for Samsung Note 9 - Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GRNTCB5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MHkWBb449X6RB

https://youtu.be/as6svInp8DU
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] jaime3344:
I don't like the glass protectors in general, they break too easily. The Cubevit pet film feels like glass, is cheap, and easy to install.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GKWL7PX/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_dXvWBbFQG3KGM

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] LilWeech:
I also like the cubevit protector, had it for a week and so far no issues at all ,so smooth.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] tdoto:
There seems to be at least two case friendly variants templates out there. One has a smaller film to glass edge gap and other slightly larger.

Would like to know as well

Would love to find an alternative to the whitestone. The cubevit ones do have some bad reviews as well. Mostly on the quality.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] :
I've tried many film protectors and the only one that wasn't so case friendly was Zagg HD. It is labeled as case friendly but is longer and a tiny bit wider than the others. I've tried Zagg, ILLUMI AquaShield, DeltaShield BodyArmor, IQ Sheild and Phantomskinz. I don't have any pictures but the case friendly versions of all of those except Zagg fit well with my Samsung rugged case and Otterbox Commuter. I prefer DeltaShield because of the cost, durability, texture and ease of installation. Second is Phantomskinz because they are dust magnets on the adhesive side and very difficult to install dust free. But they do make a quality protector. AquaShield scratches too easy and IQShield had too much orange peel and did not self heal for the pen. That's my experience anyway. I currently have Zagg Glass but it will be going soon because of a nasty rainbow effect.

EDIT: The rainbow effect went away on the Zagg after a couple days, now it's fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] meccadon123:
I've been using WS SP for about a month. Works great. I had an issue during install(like some) Mine was my mistake. I put the sticker over the speaker to low and the SP ended up on top of the sticker. Ended up with a few air bubbles. Besides that all is well.

I've also been using the BlackWeb SP for my other Note 9. It cost $14.88 at Walmart and the install was much easier. I can't tell the difference between them functionality wise. The Blackweb has slightly less coverage along the chin but the white stone collects more dust along the top(based on the adhesive).

If I had to do it again, I go with the black web based solely on price because again, once they are on, you can't tell the difference.(the pic with the always on display is the white stone dome).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Limeybastard:
Does that screen saver make the black screen look gray?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] meccadon123:
No, it's the way I'm holding the camera. If you look at the pic of the whitestone phone with the always on display.. look towards the bottom of the screen. See the difference in color? That's a reflection of my ceiling. it's doesn't make it look "gray".
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] jason1332:
Only read the last few pages but I didn't see mine mentioned... Love this product, been using it since the EDGE days.

Ringke Invisible Defender Screen Protector Compatible with Galaxy Note 9 [Full Coverage] [3-Pack] Edge to Edge Side Coverage [Case Compatible] Scratch Resistant HD Clearness Film for Samsung Note9 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FSFDC83/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_He3ZBbHMVGFDY
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Limeybastard:
So the bottom image is the Walmart screen saver? I wonder if it's the same material of the Walmart Onn screensaver that some inc myself used for the note 8. That film was almost like glass and also didn't have issues with S-Pen marks. Even though it was plastic.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] meccadon123:
The pic with the always on display showing the cross is the whitestone dome glass protector. The blank screen is the $15 dollar blackweb GLASS screen protector from Walmart. As I mentioned, besides being a hair shorter I literally can't tell the difference. Here is the blackweb glass protector from walmart.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] ElAguila:
It is a little pricey but I ordered the new Bodyguardz PRTX for my Note 9. It does adhere to the entire screen and not just the edges as advertised. No uv light needed. It is a synthetic glass that they claim has 9H hardness. If feels very smooth, works well with my spen and is resistant to fingerprints. It actually reminds me of the nano t screen protectors.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Nastrahl:
Do you have a link to where to buy please?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] ElAguila:
Only place I found it was on Bodyguardz website.

https://www.bodyguardz.com/samsung/...-protectors-shatterproof-synthetic-glass.html
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] alherrera591:
Yeah but plastic film doesn't give the same feel as a glass screen protector. The spen doesn't not feels as great as bare glass and it feels sticky.

The white stone dome is very promising if installed correctly. All its takes is a patience and literally zero error. Results are worth it. Once installed it feels as of nothing was there.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] jaime3344:
Still the best one in my book- feels like glass!!

Post 22 i think from me, cant get the link to come up!

Cubevit!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] kkh786:
Current Screen Protector:

L K Screen Protector Tempered Glass [9H Hardness][3D Curved][Full Coverage][Alignment Frame Easy Installation] - Black

I got it from Amazon UK for my Midnight Black Note 9! The reviews are very good and I am not complaining so far!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Batas:
I have been using the Whitestone dome glass for two months now. Was very happy with it, but yesterday it developed these bubbles/ spiderwebs near de power button. The application was flawless and I use a MNML case.

Will probably try something else now, like phamtomskinz (expensive shipping though...) or skinomi full body skin.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] gsrrr:
Tried Whitestone Dome, developed those weird air bubbles almost 30 days later.

Tried Cubevit, not case friendly, developed air bubbles/lifting on both sides with my Caseology Skyfall case.

Still searching for the perfect screen protector.

Cubevit#1 with Caseology

Cubevit#1 with Caseology

Cubevit#3 with Generic TPU case with about 1mm gap between case and SP on both sides.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] LilWeech:
I've been using cubevit for a month and so far its flawless, you can't even tell it's there.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] jaime3344:
The cubevit one is good, just some cases push on the edge and cause that lift up. I switched to a Spigen case and it's been perfect since.. in fact, it was the skyfall case that caused that issue with mine as well
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] gsrrr:
Thanks, which Spigen case are you using?

I am on the third screen Cubevit screen protector. The second one had dust and the third and final one was lifting even without a case on. Maybe I have a bad batch?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] civciv:
What are your opinions about Spigen glas.tr screen protector?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] LilWeech:
Well I have the UAG monarch case and no issues at all ,like I say before I've been using cubevit for a month and no problem .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] jaime3344:
Maybe a bad batch, i would send them back for a replacement. The batch i have fit perfect and do not lift unless of course a case pushes up on it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] alher591:
Anyone know a good alertinative to the whitestome dome loca glue and where I can get it?

I want to reapply the dome glass but dont have any more of the supplies glue?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Mr. Orange 645:
Ok, I'm a Cubevit fan now too. The Jolojo tempered glass with LOCA workes great...for a day. Then it started lifting on the edges. JOLOJO sent me a replacement, but it did the same thing. And it's too much of a hassle to try any other LOCA TGSPs.

I LOVED Dendrobates for my Note 8, and Cubevit looked like the same thing, but without the black border. And I was right. Almost exactly the same product, except all clear, no border, and actually less rainbow effect when viewed from an angle.

It's really smooth and genuinely looks and feels like there's nothing on the glass. You just have to get it lined up PERFECTLY.

They come in a pack of three. The first one I got lint under it and got it crooked. The second one I got straight and clean, but it's just about half a mm too low. But it's no biggie. Still looks and feels great. And for $9 a three pack, it won't be a big deal to change it out if it gets scratched up.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] jaime3344:
Yea it's great, have had one on for almost 8 weeks now and very minimal light scratches can only see when phone is off. Feels great too! Yea you have to get the speaker cutout right up to the speaker, took me 2 trys to get it right!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] jaime3344:
While I am still a big fan of the cubevit, I had a couple light scratches on it so figured I would take it off and put on a new one. I remembered I had a glass protector that came with the Spigen hybrid case, and figured I would try it. I don't know where they get them from, but it is just the type that u peel the back and stick it on. It makes me wonder why people are spending so much on these whitedome things with glue and light, when this thing went on so perfectly easy and looks great, is real glass, and came free with a $16 case. I'll keep it on until it breaks and then put my cubevit back on!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Mr. Orange 645:
How long have you had it on?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] richierich118:
I use otao tempered glass screen protector works great. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GN9DZDJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] hoyoonbid:
Phantomskinz's screen protector is pretty dope. Not like other most film type (wet application) protectors in Amazon, this one doesn't leave that ugly traces of spen use.

I used to have extreme version of phantomskinz for my blackberry passport, and I remembered that it just felt like glass one with extra firm and thickness. So decided to go with them again even though that extreme version was not available for note 9. But it works almost as good as the extreme version used for my passport.

If I use my spen normally without applying much pressure, it doesn't leave any trace. If I put lots of pressure (my 6 years old son drew on my note 9 ::: ), it will leave some light trace. But most of them self healed in 3- 5 days. I still see some very light trace of his drawing on certain angle, but no trace from my own usage.

If you are not a fan of somewhat complicated installation of liquid glass protector, phantomskinz should be it. It is 100 times better than skinomi for note series for that strong resistance toward spen pressure.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] gahu777:
5d Mr. Monkey Glass

pros

+do not lift

+not affect touch

+have installation kit

+may fit to all cases

cons

-difficult to install

-even bigger round corners (due to left and right black border)

-not entire screen, has got about 1mm gap at left and right

installation method: place glass on screen with included tool, do not press it.

remove tool and lift corner with nail to push bubbles away , use included shovel (from center to corner). Do the same for other corners. tip hold corner with nail when you use shovel to push bubbles away
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] schn1tt3r:
Ok, I've been using a plastic protector, but the orange peel and pen leaving lines and dots everywhere made me just get the Dome. I got a question, I don't want the adhesive pouring in the crack between the screen and the antennae or inside the gaps int he buttons

would it be a good idea to use blue tape to wrap everything that isn't the screen before applying the Dome glass?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] dude127:
is AmoreSuit screen protector good to use? the verified reviews seem legit.

https://www.amazon.com/ArmorSuit-Protector-Friendly-MilitaryShield-Samsung/dp/B07GC9S5VZ
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] Dead Metal:
Happy with my Rhinoshield glass protector. Although I wish it was edge to edge or at least didn't have the stupid borders.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] RockwellB1:
Same thing as the Skinomi or Zagg, is going to leave horrible pen tracing. Only way around that is to get a matte Skinomi, TGSP, or maybe something like the Phantomskinz that was mentioned a few posts back (I've never tried though so can't speak from experience. Ordered it to try, see below).

I've had the matte Skinomi on since the 9 launched and it still looks great, but there is a down side that some people don't like with it being matte. It shows a rainbow pixel effect, mostly noticeable on white. It will show traces of pen use if you press hard of course, but usually goes away in a few days. Nothing like the glossy versions. Personally I love them, have/had them on my Tab S3, iPhone SE, Note 4 and now the 9. Just aren't good options out there for TGSP imo, too many have the stupid black borders or cause newton rings from lack of adhesive. Just another reason the curved screen fad needs to fade, the TGSP on my Nexus 6P looks great since it's nice and flat.

EDIT: Ordered the Phantomskinz to try since I've never heard of them. Got the case friendly screen protector and a metallic body skin. Just installed both and so far I'm very impressed. The body skin looks great. Went with metallic white, hoping to relive the glory days of my Nexus 6P. It comes very close, but more metallic than the 6P was (think more like car paint). It fits great around all the cutouts and went on easier than I thought it would. And so far, sticks well. The screen protector looks good too, doesn't feel bad either. Not as grippy to the touch as the glossy Skinomi, but not as smooth as glass. I'm going to let it dry and adhere completely before testing out the pen to see how it does, I'll update once I do.

Second Edit: Just wanted to report that the Phantomskinz is great. The screen protector definitely got smoother to the touch once fully dried, still not quite glass though of course. And it works well with the pen, nowhere close to the marks other brands leave. As much as I've enjoyed Skinomi stuff over the years, this is my top brand now for devices with the pen when there aren't any real good glass protectors out there.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] njweb:
I was using an Otao 9H tempered glass screen protector (SP), but my phone fell last weekend (first drop in 11 months since I got the phone) and the SP fell off and cracked - the phone is fine though (one or two very minor scuffs on the Samsung silver case).

There is a horrible massive growing trend on Amazon which needs to be cracked down - sellers somehow change products (from a watch band or kid's toy e.g. to a screen protector down the road) but keep the same page it seems, which is only way to explain the following:

Interestingly 95% of over 1,000 total reviews are still 'verified purchases' somehow (not sure how they manage that - that used to be the scam: all fake reviews which are NOT verified), but the new trick now is that when you filter on the 'format' dropdown box to only show the screen protector reviews, you're left with 6 to 10 reviews out of 1,200 to 2,200 total reviews for that product page and the 6 to 10 reviews are 90%+ 1 star.

The sad part is the first 6 pages or so of SP's (sorted by best rating) which I checked on Amazon (I stopped after that) are all for products using this scam review trick. I spent over an hour on Amazon checking SP's and could not find any that are legitimately good. that are still in stock.

Going to try different sorting / filtering and see what I can find.

The legitimate SP's (without fake / scam review tricks) on Amazon were also not well rated, even several which had been recommended on forums.

I also checked review sites and Youtube but many that are recommended have 20 - 25% 1 star reviews on Amazon.

- I do not want the WS Dome SP given recent reviews and other reasons.

- The Otao SP is no longer sold on Amazon (felt it came off too easily when the phone dropped anyway). Same goes for Cubevit (which a bunch of people here like) which is unfortunately now only available from the UK now with shipping to the US as high as the SP price itself!

- The Ringke Invisible Defender SP, which someone here recommended, is also no longer available from Amazon now.

- Spigen Glass tr SP got a bunch of bad review as well.

- Rhinoshield Glass only got 2.2 stars on Amazon

The search for a great SP with good drop / breakage protection at a reasonable price continues... Hopefully I will find a good tempered glass or liquid glass SP later today with some more research and digging. :)

PS: While the Note 9 looks great and the Samsung OEM silver rugged case also looks great, I wish the phone itself were flat instead of curved to allow use of cases with true raised edges. That would make screen protection so much easier (loved my old Note's flat screen since it allowed me to use a case with real raised edges to really protect the phone face (on all 4 sides ) from drops. Therefore getting the best SP was not even that crucial)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] ThePublisher:
Would love to see an answer to this question as well from someone with the Whitestone Dome. That is one expensive screen protector, but seems to be the only thing out there that goes over the full screen and doesn't have the separation from the phone screen to the protector. Wish it wasn't $46.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] force70:
Lol ive never used tape on any of my whitestone installs across a few devices and didnt on my note 9 either.

$46 is not alot of money, especially when you consider what replacing a screen would cost.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Accessories] ThePublisher:
I went with a BlackWeb from walmart for $15. It seals nicely around all the sides. The install was super easy with the included click on guide. There is a haze/glare/reflection that the screen didn't have before in brighter light. This isn't noticeable in the dark. The feel of the protector is good once you clean it and it does have direct contact with the screen, so no clicking sound when you touch the screen. Screen response seems no different.

I've only had it on for a day so it may change, but right now I would buy it again for the price.

Anyone with a whitestone have the same glare situation?