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[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ekerbuddyeker:
I installed the Samsung one. It's plastic not glass. It's fine. Hardly notice it.

I had previously installed a glass one, but I prefer the Samsung one.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Mrxyzl:
Problem with film protector is that it is not very smooth hence hindering playing game which require quick and precise swiping (rhythm game)
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ekerbuddyeker:
Actually so far the Samsung one feels great.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GroovyGeek:
My Ringke lasted exactly one week before delaminating. I will install the spare but then probably move to something else.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] evangelionpunk:
Whitestone dome tempered glass. Easy enough installation. Zero issues.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] panday74:
Used Amfilm temprered glass. No issues yet, it’s been 4 days.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GroovyGeek:
My Ringke lasted exactly one week before delaminating. I will install the spare but then buy something else
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] answersun:
I got this one as well, the protector keeps coming off on the edges and the finger printer sensor doesn't work well with it
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Swift92:
Running my S23U with case no screen protector. Fingerprint works flawlessly, victus 2 isn't designed to be covered up by cheap glass or plastic.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hand-filer:
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 offers excellent impact protection. It is however susceptible to scratches so if that's an issue, a screen protector is the best way to avoid them.

Tempered glass protectors offer that smooth as glass feel but are a pain to install and a pain to remove when they crack because of the ultraviolet cure glue.

Then there's the myth that the screen protector broke but the screen didn't so it saved the screen from damage. The truth of the matter is that the tempered glass is so thin and so fragile that it breaks with minimal abuse. Then there's the delamination issues and fingerprint issues that some but not all users experience with them.

TPU protectors also have their issues and some don't like the feel of them. On the other hand they are easy to apply, easy to remove, relatively durable and cost effective. From my experience the LK and EGV brands are a good value.

Lastly and this really does work; I periodically treat the surface with automotive spray wax/detailer. It makes that TPU feel like glass :sneaky:
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Swift92:
And there it is again, the misconception about gorilla glass victus 2 been harder to crack but easier to scratch. Gorilla glass victus and victus 2 are 2x more scratch resistant when compared to gorilla glass 6 and 4x better when compared with competitive aluminosilicate glass.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hand-filer:
Where did I say it's easier to scratch?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] GroovyGeek:
The second one lasted all of 2 days. It seems that the Samsung leather case lifts the edges. Strange thing is that the lifting happened also where there are wings. I have ordered the amfilm glass covers. Those rounded corners on the ultra devices really serve absolutely no useful purpose.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] oVeRdOsE.:
OK guys , I'm tired of this Samsung bs with ''SAVE THE PLANET'' so we won't provide you a screen protector.

While my previous OnePlus 5 OEM protector lasted 5.5 years !!!!

1. Tried Axessorize glass protector (no UV, stick). finger print didn't work and dust was going on the edge (refund)

2. Plastic film. Didn't cover all the screen. 25$ wasted.

3. Glass UV with the BEST review on amazon. 50$ refunded. The glue simply did NOT stick. Installation was flawless, look good, tried 3 method , different curing time. When you don't touch the phone it looks perfect. Once you use it it unglue. I could have put a paper sheet on it and it would do the same.

4. XDA TELL ME please ! ( and from the review official samsung protector is worst than the 3rd party)

So recap this planet saving BS : 3 products + 3 transports (plane/truck) @ XXL of fuel + 3 e-waste packaging.

Samsung get our back here, thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] SyCoREAPER:
@panday74

Just wait for it, the edges turn hazy because the glue lifts. This is an issue all liquid protectors have this year. The slight edge is enough to not give enough adhesion surface for.

Also Techmate changed the LOCA this year. If you take the protector off, you'll notice it peels off like a regular screen protector, not the long slow sticky removal like it used to be (which was a good thing). I also tried filling in the edges by letting surface tension suck up glue (I used from old kit) and curing it. It works for a few days before it stops sticking again.

@oVeRdOsE.

I'll comment on the "plastic film". If you spent 25 on them you got ripped off. TPU protectors are like 12 for a 4 pack.

Those often have a tacky feel but fit best. Whatever you bought was poo-poo brand. I'm on my third Whitestone/amFilm protector and am fed up, I've never had issues like this with the S20 U, S21 U, or S22 U with their products.

Get a proper TPU protector, use fakespot (Google search) to make sure the reviews are legit. You csn also try using a UV light for about 45 seconds after its fully adhered to make it stick better and (sometimes) less tacky.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] SyCoREAPER:
And to update as if it were fate, two bubbles of broken adhesive appeared out of nowhere. It's been on for over a month. No impacts, drops, tosses, etc..

I'm over the liquid adhesive/curing screens. Taking this piece of junk off and putting a TPU protector on.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hand-filer:
L&K have the best dry install system. Easy bubble free installation.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] SyCoREAPER:
I could be wrong but looking at L&K glass screen protector has a bezel around it. Historically bezelled screen protectors for curved screens only have adhesive around the edges.

Or were you referring to their TPU?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hand-filer:
I was referring to their TPU screen protector. I've had good luck with them and EGV which appear to be one in the same.

EGV 3 Pack Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Screen Protector

LK 2 Packs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Screen Protector
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] ldAbl:
I am purchasing the same protector.

What case do you use that is compatible with this screen protector?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] borijess:
I have this in my s23 ultra. It does not have a punch hole for camera but it only affects selfies during dark photos. Other than that the screen protector adhered great. Fingerprint sensor is accurate. The only thing is make sure glass is aligned perfect. I am using UAG plasma and Ringke fusion cases. They are a tight fit with this glass so I shaved a bit of the top edges of the cases to not peel off glass. Other than that the glass has been great for months now.

https://amzn.to/3WC3BGv
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Surfeur-des-Reves:
Been using this one https://s.lazada.co.th/s.joCbP since the beginning, and for less than $0.75, they do wonders at avoiding any scratch on our beloved screen. Tried some UV glass stuff when I just received my device and had no success with it, so I went for some hydrogel solution and they last, are dirty cheap and easy to apply.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] jasons1004:
This is the one I got and fingerprint has been pretty reliable unless my hands are very cold.

Now...I know it has a border but the border is very thin and mainly there to cover up the part that might not stick to the curved edges. I do not see any raised edges.

The adhesive on the protector is very tacky and thick so it sticks to the face and curved parts very well. It is a bit of a pain to apply bc of the adhesive (watch the tutorial video lol) but the 1st one is basically a test, 2nd one applied perfectly.

I bought so many glass protectors for this phone. So far this is the best outside maybe the dome/UV however I never tried the dome myself. This might be linked in here but just adding my 2cents

Milomdoi [2+3Pack] 9H for Samsung... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRJSJY2N?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Beefheart:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BNBRGDCD

That looks the same as this which I installed yesterday. Worked fine for me, on the second attempt. The first attempt I had a tiny spec of dust right in the middle of the screen. Barely noticeable unless the screen colour was very light, and for most people it likely wouldn't have bothered them. But it did me so I did it again and the second went on perfectly in my steamed up bathroom with the shower on to prevent airborne dust settling on the screen once cleaned. I didn't even need to redo my fingerprints.

The key is not to put the phone in a protective case for 18-24 hours and be careful when using the phone during that time. I'm not suggesting this applies to you, but a lot of people forget that curing these screen protectors isn't just about the UV device that comes with it, the glue also naturally cures further over time by itself. After 24 hours it should be fine.

I simply can't deal with a TPU screen protector on a device with a stylus like this. Even using it as gently as possible, you leave lines on the screen, some of which won't disappear. Glass was essential and until Samsung realises no one cares about phones with curved screens on the edge any more, UV is the only real option.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hand-filer:
Never had an issue with the S Pen leaving marks on the TPU protector.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Beefheart:
Sorry, I'm very sceptical about that. It's an issue I've had with every stylus phone since my first nearly 20 years back. Both with expensive and cheap TPU protectors. Faint lines are left with almost any pressure. Most slowly disappear with the self healing properties of TPU but it's still annoying and not all do.

Then on top of that there is the friction issue where the stylus simply doesn't move as smoothly on the surface as it does with glass, which it's designed for.

It just isn't as nice an experience and in the end that's what you pay for with a phone this expensive.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] enigmaamit:
I agree with you. Had the same experience with both Spigen and ESR TPU screen protectors, way back on my S21U as well as the S23U.

Fortunately the Samsung official screen protector does not have these issues, very low friction, no orange peel effect, no grooves after S-Pen use and it doesn't feel rubbery (something i used to hate with the Spigen NeoFlex and the ESR ones).

I got a 2 pack, and am still on the first one. Ordered another 2 pack and stocked it for later in case it goes out of stock, like all Samsung official accessories do once the next model comes out.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Beefheart:
That's good to know.

I plan to sometimes keep this phone outside of a flip case (I swap cases regularly depending on my mood) and the glass protector for me is also about impact protection, TPU or plastic protectors simply can't compete with this. I obviously don't plan on dropping my phone, but I'd sooner a glass screen protector crack rather than the screen itself should s**t happen and it lands in an awkward way.

My S21 Ultra ended up with spiderweb cracks across the entire screen when my son dropped it a few years back despite having a good TPU protector on it. I'm pretty confident the same drop on my S23 Ultra right now would only effect the protector I installed a few days back.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] lycan_codex:
AmFilm / White dome (used on S22 ultra and S23 ultra) tempered glass works fine along with spigen (used on S22 ultra). The installation is tricky, so you gotta follow the instructions to the T.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hand-filer:
Individual experiences will differ. My pen leaves no marks on my screen. If it did I would have considered alternatives.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Beefheart:
Miracle TPU.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hand-filer:
Yes miracle TPU just like the Samsung official screen protector.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Beefheart:
Except Samsung's official screen protectors are polyethylene terephthalate, not TPU.

Unlike TPU which has a more rubbery texture (hence the stylus marks and bad traction) Polyethylene terephthalate has a more hard plastic feel. They're the same as the factory installed protectors that came on older phones before Samsung stopped installing them. For example, I had one on my Note 10+ out of the factory, and had no issues with the stylus.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] OnnoJ:
I am using Dome UV GEN film (Whitestone) since I got my S23U last februari.

It is made of TPU, but even after 9 months of intense use I cannot detect any S Pen marks.

Screeprotector feels smooth like glass. I feel no difference in use - with S Pen or without - compared to Whitestone Dome I had on S21U.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Beefheart:
Again, the Whitestone Dome UV GEN film is polyethylene terephthalate, not TPU. So I wouldn't expect you to have marks.

I suspect this is where a lot of the confusion is, namely a misunderstanding between what screen protectors are made from PET rather than TPU.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] enigmaamit:
Now i understand why the Samsung one feels so much closer to glass than the Spigen/ESR ones.

I remember my S21U came with a factory applied film which felt better than any aftermarket one that i puchased for next 2 years! Now i can see it was the same material as the official screen protectors Samsung sells for the S23 Ultra.

Definitely worth the price. Feels great and no drama with the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.

Thank you for demystifying this for me!
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hand-filer:
I stand corrected.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] OnnoJ:
The site where I bought it reported it was made of TPU, hence my comment. I hadn't checked other sites.

It seems to be PETP...
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] MrDusan:
Can you please share the link for this Samsung protector?

Samsung's official ones had really bad rating previously, so i'm not sure if they updated it in the meantime.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Beefheart:
Galaxy S23 Ultra Phone Screen Protector | Samsung UK

Buy the Galaxy S23 Ultra Screen Protector EF-US918. Crystal clear protection, with improved touch sensitivity. Enjoy Free Delivery at Samsung UK.

www.samsung.com

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Diamond-Screen-Protector-Transparent/dp/B0BM55XYBJ

UK links, not sure where you're based.

The problem with screen protector ratings, is that they generally get a lot of bad reviews from people who simply don't know how to apply them, or don't do it correctly when they think they do know how to do it. The glass protector on my phone currently is a prime example of this. It's the same protector an XDA member on the previous page disparaged and a lot of the reviews on Amazon aren't much better. But it's clear from my experience with that protector that such reviews are as a result of bad application rather than the protector itself and I've no doubt the same applies to the Samsung official protector.

With things like this you need to take your time and ensure it's done properly. And when you don't do this, don't necessarily blame it on the protector and leave a bad review. But that's not to say some aren't bad, obviously.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Beso:
Is this any good?

https://amzn.to/3kus3uW

Is it avaibale even on Amazon.de?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] enigmaamit:
Galaxy S23 Ultra Screen Protector

Galaxy S23 Ultra Screen Protector Transparent EF-US918CTEG. Display window at a glance and just simple taps will do and Carry your everyday essentials safe with your phone.

www.samsung.com

This is the link for the store in my country India. You'll have to check availability in your country. But this is the product i am talking about.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] OnnoJ:
Shall I type in 'IMBZBK' for you in Amazon.de?
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hand-filer:
I'll let you know on Wednesday. At $20 (currently on sale) I couldn't pass it up.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Beso:
Is this te right one?

https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-Ultra-Accessories/dp/B0BPTFYY12/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1MSXR82BKOFGD&keywords=IMBZBK+s23+ultra&qid=1698129804&sprefix=imbzbk+s23+ultra%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-3
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] borijess:
I have been using the IMBZBK since launch. The glass looks and works great.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] hand-filer:
FWIW I just got done installing the IMBZBK tempered glass screen protector. Installation went well on the first attempt. All I can say is watch the video instructions and have at it.

A couple of things I did to ensure a successful outcome:

-Turned off the forced air furnace (Canada eh!)

-Had a portable humidifier running in the room to keep the dust down.

-Levelled the installation surface with a small sheet of glass and some business cards for shims.

This kit came with enough hardware to do 4 screens. What a bargain for what you are getting.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Rapier:
It fits since it's plastic not glass. A glass one won't fit due to different curvature of the screen edges, S23 Ultra being less rounded.
[Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra] Vikram878:
It has been a problem with me as well for long. Because of the curved screen of s23u i always preferred using a film screen protector. After a lot of hit and try I finally found a decent film protector from gadgetshieldz that gives good touch sensitivity as well as it is very smooth with the fingerprint sensor.
[Touch HD General] Kurvenal:
[I have just posted this in a separate thread on Memory Map and the Touch HD, but thought it might have broader relevance so will be reposting it in different threads until somebody comes up with a solution and can assign it permanently to the most relevant thread.]

I have been using Memory Map's Pocket Navigator on numerous HTC devices without a problem, but for some reason I cannot open map files stored on my HTC Touch HD memory card that are over 100MB in size. This is strange because I just managed to open a map on my Advantage that is over 250MB. I am wondering if this has to do with the vastly improved memory capacity on the Touch HD? It so happens that when I check available program memory it shows 115MB or so. Does the Touch HD manage large files in memory differently than previous HTC devices? The maximum map size in Pocket Navigator is 400MB. Can anyone think of a way around this?
[Introductions] LordLiverpool:
I don't like to change my phone too often, but when I do, I always root it. I've managed to root several over the years, and installed a custom ROM on my Xperia, often (mostly) with the help of this forum. Never posted or even been a member until now.

Originally from the UK, living in Spain since the days of dialup.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XRaiderV18:
ok, thread title says it all..what'd they do to Fire Os this time?

side note...really really REALLY wish patch notes were available...

REALLY wish they were available..they're more secretive than apple.
[Fire HD 8 and HD 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snailseyes:
Two new packages were added.

com.amazon.charles - Charles - I would guess this is a web debugging proxy

com.amazon.speakscreen - Speak Selection - an accessibility feature, presumably
[Touch HD General] sparkie_be:
Hello,

I have a quick but maybe not so easy question.

I am here at a hotel. I can connect to the hotel free public network. but for some reason i can't see the opeening page of the hotel. They use a redirecting page where you have to fill in the user numerber and password.

With my laptop it is no problem.

So the problem is: I can connect to the wifi network, but i don't see the redirecting page.

Just for the record, at home i've been already on the internet with my HD.

Johnny
[Touch HD General] elmarko99:
what happens when you turn on the wifi on your hd? does it find the network and can you connect?
[Touch HD General] sparkie_be:
I can connect to the network, but if try to reach the internet i won't work.

With my laptop it works.
[Touch HD General] TTDegs:
Opera or IE?

or both?

maybe try putting in the page address that your laptop gets redirected to, directly into the HD?
[Touch HD General] sparkie_be:
it happens with both of them.
[Touch HD General] sparkie_be:
i also tried the direct ipadress but that didn't work also.

is there some ping or ipconfig option in the HD?
[Touch HD General] pmcall:
Is the WiFi adapter using "Internet" and not "Work"?

Search for vxIPconfig - software from Cambridge that is useful for IP troubleshooting.
[Touch HD General] sparkie_be:
with the tool everything looks ok.

Ip adress 10.59.2.132

subnet mask 255.255.252.0

default gateway 10.59.1.1

DHCP server 10.59.1.1

Primary WINS: blank

Secondary WINS: blank

Lease optained: date, time ->ok

Lease expires: date, time+5min -> ok
[Touch HD General] sparkie_be:
everything seems to be all right, don't they.

Did one of u guys already connected to susch a network in a hotel or airport where you first being redirected to a login page?
[Touch HD General] sparkie_be:
what did i do wrong?
[Touch HD General] jura55:
Same problem

Hi, I have same problem in my work. At my home, I can work with my wifi, everything is perfect,but in my work, we are using redirect to page, where I have to fill my username a pass. Wifi on my work is connected, but no page is displayed.....

Thanks for any solution....
[Touch HD General] sparkie_be:
exactly what i mean
[Touch HD General] spasovxda:
Try changing the "User Agent". Look around in the forum how to do that.
[Touch HD General] mooro1973:
Also make sure you have "best performance" selected for wifi.
[Touch HD General] sparkie_be:
i just switched it to best performance and now it works!

Just explain how can that be?
[Touch HD General] famod:
'Best performance' basically means that your wifi connection is allowed to use more power. This increases it's functionality (so a wider range, better reception, higher speeds etc.) yet decreases battery life.

I don't know the exact facts concerning battery drain vs. performance, but this is what i've noticed when using the HD.. so it's an educated guess.

When I read the TS I immediatly thought of another thing that might be the solution for problems with wifi business networks: certificates. In order to get my own HD working wireless at work, I had to install something like the 'SecureW2' certificate.
[Samsung Galaxy A32 4G] darklord17:
Hi everyone, the phone was working fine, it was left to do an update for 3:00 in the morning. Couple hours later realized phone was blank/ black screen. Followed steps to do power and volume down and all it did was vibrate. It vibrates when plugged in. Two technicians looked at it and said it was a screen problem but a new screen was tried and it only showed a charging sign and after that it went blank again. I am wondering if it was android update that breaked the phone or is it something else. What specific hardware failure or is this software failure?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy A32 4G] KineSight:
My cousin had a similar issue with a black screen when they woke up - however their phone automatically reset itself and lost all data while updated to Android 13 overnight.
[Samsung Galaxy A32 4G] darklord17:
Hi, Thanks for reaching out. Definitely seems to be a Samsung problem. This problem however cost me a phone. That's life. Thanks again.
[Samsung Galaxy A32 4G] Captain_cookie_200:
tried a firmware reflash?

anyways yes. samsung is a **** and has given me terrible experience with my a32. they dont pay attention to midrangers at all pushing out broken ota updates. My fingerprint sensor is now bricked permanently (no like actually. downgrading firmware doesnt help. its just gone. its fine physically. according to logs but something else broke ig). Then that stupid mobile data bug. where if i was using mobile data jt would disconnect from the cell towers and reconnect. as if there was no service. i saw many people have this issue. I was forced to use a gsi. One ui 5.0 is still pretty terrible for this thing. its not optimized at all. I am waiting for one ui 5.1. the final big update for this phone. Samsung seems to be pushing it out for all the phones. even cheaper than this phone. but looks like they forgot abt it.