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[Google Pixel 6 Pro] zetsumeikuro:
I ordered it with the XMAS25 code on the 28th and got it today the 31st. I live in Arizona which is right next to CA so that could be why? I decided to try Whitestone since I got some bad batch of the Mowei apparently. I noticed debris under the protector like small tiny particles hard to see. Then I put another one on and there was more this time. My screen was perfectly cleaned so I opened one of the LOCA vials and poured it into a clean transparent vial and I saw debris floating around in the adhesive. Guess one of their batches must of gotten contaminated and I got the **** stick of the draw. I still stand by it being a good product though.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I'm not really worried too much about some people who ordered after me getting theirs before me, although it may be concerning for those who haven't had theirs shipped yet, but hopefully, they'll get an email Monday or Tuesday saying theirs is shipped.

Mine has already made it most of the way across the country to the next state south from me, so if I lived there I might've already received it, although still possibly not. I've waited this long and I have the L&K TPU on and they do very well, so it's no biggee to wait just a few more days.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] xXxG0dzRAgexXx:
Yeah I got mine and it was fine. I messed up the first install because the table I had the jig on wasn't level and the glue is straight up liquid like water and was panicking trying to get it place. Despite having it in the middle and dropping the glass down with the pull release I got one large and two small air bubble next to each other smack in the middle. Figured that wasn't coming out so I just took it off and wiped the whole thing down, and they included an extra tube of glue so still have another install would just need to be extra careful since the glass I have left is without a sticky side so make get dust on the inside.

I also may have compromised my installed as on the second install I had the small air bubble at the bottom left corner, so I didn't explicitly what the directions said not to and pressed on it a bit and whole it came out, I feel it lifted up a slight tiny tiny bit on the bottom edge as I could suddenly see light along the edge. Seems my fingerprint scanner can take a little long sometimes and feel it could partially be due to that. Sucks since honestly that small of an air bubble could have possible settled itself eventually but just seemed bad having it there since I figured the UV glue hardening would completely seal the air bubble in and I absolutely would have just taken it off at that point and done it a 3rd time.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] 2015Ducatimulti:
I just re-ordered from Amazon they have them in stock, said Jan 4-5 for delivery, I originally ordered from whitestone website on the 21st of Dec. and nothing for me as for shipping, emailed them and no respond so I ended up just opening a dispute through Paypal to get my money back.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] zetsumeikuro:
Interesting, I had the exact opposite experience of you. It seemed like the glue was so viscous that it left a trail of glue on my screen and not all of the adhesive travelled in one giant sphere. It also created an air bubble the first two times i tried it and wasn't able to push them all out. It definitely didn't look like the adhesive from the video that they posted. Third try was the charm and I didn't bother waiting for the adhesive trail go catch up and lowered the glass as slowly as possible and perfect install this time. There's no way the oleophobic coat on my screen could be worn out since I've had screen protectors since day one. I wonder if their manufacturing process of their adhesive is inconsistent? Hopefully other people chime in with their experiences when they get theirs.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] jdfrye:
Never had a UV light installed protector. The first install went fine and waited for the glue to finally fill the top portion of the screen. Looked perfect! then got the light out and thought the light came with seperate legs..never found them...so i set the light face down on the installed protector and moved it to the positions the video said and counted the 15 seconds (Has built in timer now i found out). Later the edges started separating from screen and looked like frosted crystals.

Figured later that the light came with legs that are folded into the UV light. I installed the second one and its amazing!!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Evie719:
Day 3 and I absolutely love this screen still no issues at all
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] xXxG0dzRAgexXx:
Ahhh that is interesting, certainly not even remotely close to my experience and I'm living the dangerous life with no screen protector and only a dbrand skin before tho I doubt my oleophobic coating is warn either. I'm curious about others experiences as well. Maybe too might light got to your batch in the manufacturing process? With how fast a curing glue it is I'm sure it wouldn't take much carelessness to have that occur. Definitely was super thing for me but less surface tension/cohesions than water so it moved quick and didn't stick at all basically left no trail behind it. Think two beads broke away but I put it back together just tilting the phone line a madman until I got it to another allegedly flatter table.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] zetsumeikuro:
So far from the videos of installs from various individuals I've seen the LOCA tended to be more on the runny side vs extremely viscous. That is a plausible theory and I'm not really sure how strict their manufacturing process is. We'll definitely need more people to chime in with their experiences to get some sort of idea. But I am definitely leaning towards the theory that they could of botched the batch I received.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Ghisy:
Is this available in Europe yet? I e-mailed Whitestone like a week ago about availability but didn't get any reply.

Has anyone installed this already? It seems really delicate and methodical to install and it scares me a little!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] t3ch187:
Not sure of the availability, but installing it wasn't bad at all for me. I had zero issues and barely watched the install video. I just cured it a couple times more than on the video. i think i did a total of about 4 minutes to cure. wanted to make sure that failure point was covered.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] idbl_fanatic:
I ordered the 17th as well, and nothing yet, I just checked the website, now it says "*Please be informed shipping for this item will be only available from 4th Jan onwards. Shipping will be on the first order, first served basis."
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] androidfilesharing:
I just got mine yesterday and it looks and works great!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] aaronc_98:
For me, on my first attempt I got some bubbles that I could not seem to make go away, so I aborted. I have done about 7 of these on pervious install and that have NEVER happened. 2nd attempt went perfect and I am super happy with the protector. Finger print accuracy did not change at all, but still hoping for face unlock
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] entropism:
The LOCA is always runny like water. If someone got a viscous LOCA, they were the ones who had the bad batch.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] green_link:
I got back a generic BS response. I've responded and repeated my earlier message and said that generic response and the wait are unacceptable

"Thank you for reaching out to us!

Due to the current global situation and the high volume of messages we have been receiving recently, there will be a delay in our response to you.

We are very sorry about this delay and it is our goal to get in touch with you soon.

We will do our best to get back to you within 2 business days, but because of a temporary limit in our resources, it could take slightly longer.

We greatly appreciate your support and patience.

If your message is urgent, please respond to this, and we will do our best to prioritize our response to you.

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Whitestone Dome Support"
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] green_link:
"Thank you for your inquiry. We just received the shipment to our warehouse in CA and the fulfillment center has started to ship this item out. Please allow about 1-2 days for them to process the orders.

Keep an eye out for an email with the tracking information.

Please let us know if we can assist you any further.

Thank you,

Whitestone Dome Support"

My response

"Thank you for the update, but why are new orders being fulfilled before first/older orders? That seems very backwards. Some people have ordered thiers on Dec 28 and are getting them within 2 days but people who have bought 2 weeks ago still haven't been shipped out?"
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Let us know how it goes. Good luck. Definitely weird.

My review and notes about the Whitestone for P6P:

First attempt photos of air bubbles still left after curing:

Photo after my second much more successful attempt. This and the whole left curved edge of the screen protector (not visible while I have the phone back in my OtterBox Defender case) were the only parts that didn't get glue:
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nekromantik:
amazon UK wont have this

they only seem to stock the Samsung and iPhone versions only.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] J:
In the same boat as you. Got the exact same reply from shipping and refund support. I understand your frustration as an early buyer myself.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] zetsumeikuro:
That would have been me having a bad batch, but thankfully still managed to get the protector on nicely.

Did your glue run extremely fast like water and there was no trail? Or did it run down the screen slowly and have a trail of adhesive? It would get a little messy, but you can push the bubbles out with some pressure on the display. Push it out towards the side and put a tissue or something that can absorb the excess glue. Just watch the adhesive around the edges push the bubbles; if you see the adhesive flowing out from the top or the other sides just wait a bit while keeping your finger on the bubble and the glue will slide back under the protector. Ideally, if your adhesive is too viscous, you don't want to wait for the trail to catch up to the main globe of adhesive. Just wait for the main portion to hit the screen and then pull the pin slowly and try to release the glass on the screen slowly vs just letting it plop down. That way it's way less likely to form bubbles under the glass.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] entropism:
I replied back that it was just silly that people ordering on the 28th received theirs before New Years, while people who ordered on the 17th have to wait just under a month to receive their shipment.

As for the bubbles, the trick is to take a pin and get all the adhesive in one "pool" before you put the protector down, and when you do start lowering the glass, do it SLOWLY.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] green_link:
I got a response this morning

"Our fulfillment center is prioritizing the older orders first. We have requested your order be shipped asap.

We apologize for the delay and we thank you for your patience."

I have not answered yet, nor have I got a shipping confirmation.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
The glue generally ran fast like water with no trail - the only qualifier/exception is I seemed to need to "help" the glue get down to the bottom by tilting slightly once the screen protector was on top of it.

I pushed the bubbles the second time around and there are none left - just the spot at the bottom edge I included a picture of. Thank you! I'll keep your advice in mind if/when I ever have to do it again. Hopefully five years from now the curved phone screens will have been fully realized to be a (nearly?) useless fad. :D

Thank you! Hopefully, I remember in five years, unless I have a reason to upgrade sooner (like a Pixel with 1TB of storage).
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] idbl_fanatic:
I got the same response:

the older orders are being prioritized, but some of the older orders that were received on the 17th have been canceled and we needed to verify the information.

We have contacted our fulfillment center and they will be shipping yours asap.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] itchyUnder:
How much of the screen does it cover or how much of the curved edge does it extend? I currently have a TPU and it stops right at the curve and I hate grazing the edge when swiping.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
It covers all of the exposed screen including the full curves and the top and bottom, with a notch for the selfie camera.

The TPU ones I linked in my review also covered everything that I recall, but I use mine in an OtterBox Defender case so I might not have noticed the curved edges as much.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] zetsumeikuro:
I forgot to mention, if the bubble goes all the way to the edge, you can probably fill it. If you have some LOCA left and some patience put the glue on a surface that won't absorb it. Get a thin plastic card or object and dab some of the glue on it. Then press it up against the bubble and the glue should fill the bubble/gaps. Rinse and repeat until it's filled up and then cure that area with the light. I've done this before to fill in edges and some defective areas. Here's a video of the execution.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] cmh714:
I ordered on the 30th and just got the shipping notification.....sorry others are experiencing issues.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] idbl_fanatic:
Great tip!!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Ghisy:
This whole LOCA thing is making me nervous. I feel like I'm gonna mess it up if I decide to get the Whitestone (whenever the heck they're gonna be available in Europe).

On Twitter, someone recommended the Spigen TPU solution. I know it's not tempered glass but I just want something that feels nice to the touch and can protect my phone's screen from drops and stuff. Dang you curved screen!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Zleepr:
I ordered on 12/17 as well. I emailed them and I got the generic reply. I didn't reply, but since it is now 1/4 and still no tracking number, I emailed them back and asked them about it.

@Ghisy - I used to have Spigen TPU and it definitely does not feel good. Feels sticky and not smooth like glass.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Ghisy:
Ugh, that sucks. I almost pulled the trigger on this one.

I refuse to use my P6P until I'm getting a good screen protector. I'm not taking the chance of dropping it and shattering that huge 6.7" screen!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Thank you very much! I thought about pursuing "fixing" my edge bubble. I may attempt it this weekend.

Understandable. I can't say it's my favorite (this first time I've ever done it). This following TPU came highly recommended by many users here, and my wife and I had a good experience with it until the Whitestone became available: LK [2+2 Pack] 2 Pack Screen Protector Design for Google Pixel 6 Pro 6.71-inch + 2 Pack Camera Lens Protector, Self-Healing TPU Film for Pixel 6 Pro, Ultra-Thin, HD, [Not for Pixel 6], Bubble-Free

Looks like it's pretty cheap these days, too!

As I mentioned in my review of the Whitestone, I noticed this TPU had a scuff mark (close to the fingerprint reader) in the last day or two, so depending on your usage, might need to be replaced occasionally.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Zleepr:
Honesty I think you can do the whitestone dome. Or get the Mowei one from Amazon. It comes in a pack 3 so you get multiple chances to get it right.

Edit: wow I just emailed them and now I got my shipping notification email. Hopefully it gets here before the end of the week though since I'm going on holiday.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Ghisy:
I have a similar one on my P6P currently (this one) and I find it terrible. I took my time but there are bubbles everywhere and it's not smooth. I even messed up the install of the first one :/

I can't seem to find the Mowei one in Europe unfortunately.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] lemonspeakerz:
I am angry. I ordered on December 17th. And I have not received a shipping notification yet. I even emailed them and I got the generic response.

This is stupid.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Ordered on Dec. 17, hadn't heard anything from them, so emailed them today. Got an email just now (although I don't believe it was a response to my email) saying it was on its way. Hopefully others who have been waiting will get some good news soon.

My Mowei is still holding up well so the Whitestone will be a backup for when/if needed.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Zleepr:
Yes I ordered on 12/17 as well and just got an shipping notification today.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] PieceofSlice:
The Otterbox works fine wit the screen protector then? Including the Amazon one? I ordered the Amazon one and would just like some peace of mind.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Yes, absolutely - works with both. Hope you like the one you chose.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] PieceofSlice:
Awesome! Just what I wanted to hear.

Thanks!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] J:
Ordered 12/17, just received my shipping notification. ETA Thursday, after several back and forth from support.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] green_link:
finally. FINALLY i got a shipment email 10min ago. 21 hours after they told me my order would be shipped asap (email received at 1:11am est) and over 2 weeks after i placed the order (dec 18th). i was just about to reply and complain again.

even though my order shipped i am still very frustrated at whitestone for delivering newer orders first. again, no hate or frustration towards those who got their orders before me.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] zetsumeikuro:
I feel for you folks that did the preorder and ended up getting shafted. I ordered it on the 28th and it went out on the 29th and got it on the 31st. Whitestone clearly wasn't doing first come, first served. Good thing they're on Amazon now in the US.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] entropism:
Don't count on screen protectors to protect your screen from anything more than scratches. Drops can and will shatter the screen, that's what a good case is for.

As for installing a LOCA based protector, you'll probably screw up one or twice. The good news is that they send out replacements (for a shipping fee) if you screw it up.

Watch the install videos a few times, go slow, and be methodical.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Ghisy:
Well, I dropped my phone (4 XL) for the first time ever a few weeks ago and the TGSP I have on it saved my screen! It fell flat on the floor and there was an impact on the upper-right corner. Only the TGSP cracked and my screen was perfectly fine.

My Spigen Rugged Armor did not help in that case.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] entropism:
That's anecdotal evidence. Like I said, don't COUNT on it to protect your screen.

Plenty of other people have had minor drops and the protector was intact, but the screen broke. Does that mean EVERY drop will break your phone? No, of course not.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
This is interesting. FedEx sent me an email that I have another package coming from the exact same place my (and our, in the United States) Whitestone screen protectors came from. The tracking is new and shows the same sender and everything.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Zleepr:
You just got a backup pair. Or you got my order.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Weird. I have a feeling they are having some problems over there. I sent them an email inquiring the status of my order and they replied with this (which makes absolutely no sense at all b/c I didn't ask for a replacement, I asked where the heck was my original and only order, lol):

"Our warranty service provides the standard replacement kit that retails at $30-$50 based on the product line. When requesting a replacement, all you need to do is pay for the service fee that covers shipping + handling and the restocking fee.

As such, when you paid for the warranty replacement service, the information was sent to our regular store so that it could be removed from our inventory and sent through our standard purchase/shipping chain. Basically you pay the warranty fee and a custom coupon is applied to an order on our storefront.

Sincerely,

Whitestone Dome Support"

Hopefully you are getting a late Christmas present due to their ineptitude 🙃
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Nekromantik:
i placed order 3 days ago. lets see if it ships soon
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Caveman419:
Mine is out for delivery today. I am quite excited to get a glass screen protector on my phone. I have used Whitestone Dome on most of my & my wife's devices since the company launched. I have had issues with corners shattering if I am using a minimal case that does not have enough of a lip at the corners. I am curious to see how thick the WSD glass for the P6P is, it will likely determine which cases I will continue with. Currently switching between a generic minimal (w/adhesive magsafe magnet), Latercase & the official Google case. I have the moment one on backorder that should replace the minimal one.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] 2015Ducatimulti:
yeah I just received my 6 pro whitestone from amazon today, order like 9 days after my first order directly from whitestone, and yesterday i finally got my track from whitestone, coming from California to Michigan, now fedex says there is delayed and its a local delay and its beyond there control, so who knows when it will get here, hey at least I have the one I received from Amazon today.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
My second "mystery" FedEx delivery from Whitestone is delayed as well.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] green_link:
Over 24 hours later and my order still has NOT shipped. I was given a US post tracking number, but all it gives me is "label created, not yet in system"

What BS from whitestone. I have replied to customer support

"It has been well over 24 hours since I have received a US Postal tracking number and it STILL has not actually shipped. Where is my order!?

This whole fiasco is becoming more and more unacceptable and brand damaging. I used to talk to highly of your company and it's products. I pushed many friends and family to pay for the more expensive screen protectors from you. But now? Not happening.

Unsatisfied and very upset with the complete disregard for the early customer and terrible purchasing experience. 3 weeks and the order is still not out the door, while newer orders are still getting prioritized and delivered within days! Even AMAZON orders are getting to customers faster!

I ask again, where is my order and when is it getting to me!?"

This has been an ever increasing frustrating experience to say the least. Even more so when they stopped making screen protectors for pixel phones after the pixel 3
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Well, my mystery Whitestone package made it to my state despite the delay. There's still a chance it would come today but if not, probably tomorrow if FedEx is trying to stay on top of things or Monday if they go by the shipment method chosen.

Edit: And confirmed...whatever it is, is out for delivery today.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Okay, no real huge surprise to me, but my unexpected delivery from Whitestone was a single-pack (no UV) of the P6P screen protector. When I originally ordered, I accidentally ordered the single-pack. I immediately ordered a double-pack, and emailed Whitestone. They didn't respond in a couple of days so I emailed them again. It still took them another week - close to the time they shipped my double-pack - to respond, and they supposedly canceled my single-pack order and they definitely refunded my money for it.

They must really be having a hard time keeping track of things right now since obviously, they shouldn't have sent me the order.

Edit: I just confirmed on their site it still says "Order Cancelled" and "Fulfillment Status: Unfulfilled". Maybe they read my review on here and sent me another one to make up for the one I wasted. ;)
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Lughnasadh:
Left hand, meet right hand 😅

Well, mystery solved!

Just got mine today. Will leave my Mowei on, but nice to have the Whitestones as a backup.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
If you ever need a spare for your spare, I'll sell you a single for $15! ;) 😜
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Zleepr:
Just installed mine! I love it! The jig made it so easy, especially for someone like me who gets shaky hands when I'm nervously trying to install something so delicate. No bubbles, FP works, didn't even need to reset it. Pretty stoked.