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[Xoom Accessories] Xevilious:
Ok, after botching my first install a few weeks back, I decided to order another, which I installed last night.

I used the steamy-bathroom technique, which worked relatively well but would have been better if there had been a naked woman showering during application (but I guess that would have been distracting).

I did get two or three very small bubbles along the edges, but they're very difficult to see. The screen itself is perfect.

I am a little concerned by the fact that this screen protector seems to cover all the sensors. Only the camera is left open. I wonder if it will affect the light-sensor performance. I had got a Skinomi screen protector with my carbon fiber skin, which had three separate gaps for the camera and two sensors, and it suppressed less light than the Steinheil.
[Xoom Accessories] wase4711:
I'm no big Zagg fan, since there is always an orange peel effect to their covers, but, my wife and I had ours put on at Best buy; it was worth it, as it took the guy 4 shields to get 2 fitted perfectly..

Its a bit orange peely, but, it was worth paying someone 10 bucks to put these on, especially since they guarantee a perfect install..

for those of you who are not sure they can do it right, its worth it taking it to Best Buy
[Xoom Accessories] graffixnyc:
got this protector today and installed in steamy bathroom and didnt get any dust but got major air bubbles. No matter how many times I try I cant get rid of them! :(
[Xoom Accessories] PensFan66:
Anyone have any suggestions for putting these on? I had one almost on and as I was on the last 3/4 it got a big piece of dust under it and it wouldnt come off - So I tried a 2nd I ordered for a friend and that went really bad ...

I have a replacement coming, but Im not sure Ill get it on right ... Zaggs are no issue, but I really want the matte finish....
[Xoom Accessories] myv6mustang:
these guys are making a killing on botched installs...they look good but all it takes is on spec of dust and ruin...
[Xoom Accessories] jpricesd:
I bought one of these for my Fascinate and applied it perfectly the first time and still using it to this day. I really like it so I got one for the Xoom and could not get it to install properly to save my life. Thinking about getting another one though and trying it again.
[Xoom Accessories] AG206:
I read through this thread then purchased the UF version based on the comments about easier on the finger tips and fingerprint/smudge resistance.

I installed this about 30 minutes ago using the hot shower method.

Without the shower method I feel I would have botched this attempt.

The protector is a static magnet.

I spent about 2-3 minutes lifting the edges and removing one hair and one spec.

Both came out with little fuss and no additional debris was added.

The fit and finish is top notch!

I'm very pleased with the outcome as there is no sign of error.

Worth the purchase and worth the reading through each post.

Thanks!
[Xoom Accessories] musashiken:
Love the ultra fine on my Xoom. Managed to do it without the steam method.

Though it was a little challenging making sure no dust falls on the screen while sticking the protector. Thankfully I got scotch tape. Does wonders to remove dust quickly from the screen without leaving stains if you are careful.

The screen protector does resist fingerprints and reduce glare. But if you got oily fingers, there's bound to be oil smudges at the end of the day. Definitely not as bad as fingerprints but a lot harder to wipe off.
[Xoom Accessories] Shamrock13:
I purchased the Ultra Crystal I think is the name. I installed it last night, and you cannot even tell there is a protector on it. I probably will never buy an anti-fingerprint one because of the grain it adds to the visible screen.

This just looks so perfect. I used the shower method, and my first time, the glass steamed up everywhere even on the Xoom itself so I had to turn off the shower and wait again. When I tried again, there were 2 little things under the protector. Luckily, they were near the corners so it was pretty simple to get them out of there. :D

I love SGP.
[Xoom Accessories] burden010:
Has anyone found a retailer for this in the UK/Europe? I can buy from the US site but they want an extra $11.89 for shipping... $36.88 for a screen protector that I might screw up installing is not appealing.
[Xoom Accessories] polarized:
I have been using SGP Crystal for years on my phones so it was a easy decision when these came out for the Xoom. I ordered both the UF and Crystal. I applied the UF 1st to see if I would like it it. It is amazing! It really keeps the prints off and does not blur the screen.
[Xoom Accessories] sangreal06:
Haha, I had the same thing with the crystal on my thunderbolt. Spent quite awhile trying to get the bubbles out too, and was disappointed that it was scratching. After I made a mess trying to remove the orange sticker and got out the second protector is when I figured it out.

Anyways, I got the UF for the Xoom but I really don't like it. I feel like it turns the screen into a blurry mess. Doesn't help that I got some dust under there too. Will probably pick up a crystal, which I'm loving on my thunderbolt but doesn't do nearly as well with fingerprints
[Xoom Accessories] burden010:
Got my ultra fine tonight. Took me about 45 mins to get it right. First time I slightly hit the bezel so one edge was bubbly but zero dust under the protector. I tried to use like that but the air was staring at me. Tried again and got a fair bit of dust under but used the wee dust removal stickers... man that was labourious.

Got it on perfectly now apart from one dust particle which is covered by my gel case anyway. It's very matte and makes white/light backgrounds a little cloudy but dark backgrounds look good and the lack of fingerprints and glare makes it totally worth it so far. Granted I've only had it on for a couple of hours but it's great. The real test will be watching a TV show on the train tomorrow since I was getting a lot of glare due to the sun/strong lights.

Even typing this out is a bit easier due to the non-stick cover. I'm a happy customer. :-)
[Xoom Accessories] flippingout:
Installed two last night, one for me and one for my wife, using the shower steam method. Worked like a charm. I took my time, was very patient in lining the screen up. I only had to remove one spec using the supplied stickers. I got the anti-glare/fingerprint ones.

The screen isn't quite as bright but it is a small, small price to pay to get rid of the glare these devices produce. Very much worth the $45 bucks (for 2) I spent at Amazon...and free shipping!
[Xoom Accessories] omnia1994:
i just received mime today but I m stuck in installation. This thing no need any spray to install it rite? How shud I put it properly?
[Xoom Accessories] burden010:
Read back this thread and use the shower installation method. And for God sakes make sure it's lined up properly, you don't want to have to take it off after the first go because all sorts of dust and lint will stick to it.
[Xoom Accessories] thefredelement:
This is driving me insane, literally. I have bought 3 of these and can't get them on.

I thought I had it last night:

1. Put air filter in to the bathroom on high for 90 minutes prior to my attempt

2. Put the shower on and steamed it up good for about 20 minutes (left it on)

3. Cleared off the top of the radiator cover and put a surgical lint free cloth on top of it

4. Put on rubber gloves

5. Turned the Xoom off hours before I even tried this to prevent any static electricity attraction to dust

6. Cleaned the screen off with the supplied lint free cloth, it was ridiculously clean

7. Put on the gloves and did a test to make sure it wouldn't leave any marks on anything if I touched it with the glove and I was all good here

8. Went in to the bathroom, cleaned the Xoom off again

9. Took out the SGP UF, peeled off about 1 - 2" off of the cover and lined it up and pressed it down.

10. BOOM - dust bubble, 2 of them. I lifted up the screen protector, grabbed the provided dust removal sticker, peeled the backing back down a little and took the two pieces of dust off, re-applied and BOOM BOOM BOOM, 3 more dust bubbles, lifted up again and removed them only to get more dust bubbles. At this point I was too frustrated, ripped the protector in half and threw it in the garbage. There just wasn't enough scotch tape or dust removal stickers to even think about getting all the dust out at that point.

It just doesn't make sense that it's this hard to put a screen protector on. I don't even know where the dust came from that got attached to the protector, but it's clear that once you have to lift up a little to remove a piece more dust comes flying in. It's like a sick twisted puzzle, remove 1 get 2 more, remove 2, get 4 and so on.

I really need the anti glare properties of the protector, my job has florescent lights which are brutal on the Xoom and at home we have a ton of windows, but it's driving me insane.

I don't even want to say what other screen protectors I've bought and failed at installing, take my word for it I think I'm at least solely 25% responsible for keeping skinomi, boxwave & sgp in the black through these rough economic times.
[Xoom Accessories] mazz0310:
I seriously did mine in less than 5 minutes, at the kitchen table, using nothing but the cloth that came with it and I have absolutely no bubbles or lint underneath. It was a very simple install for me.

On the other hand I installed a screen protector on my Fiance's iPad (one of the wet application screen protectors) and it was horrible. I much prefer to do a dry application.
[Xoom Accessories] myv6mustang:
Sucks man...I still have one here unopened. I still don't know how folks are getting this on with no issues. Have youtries contacting them...instead of buying new ones? Or just go with a different type
[Xoom Accessories] fondoo:
are these the plastic anti-static film or the zagg material? not a fan of the zagg material, so hard to apply.
[Xoom Accessories] myv6mustang:
Plastic...not like zagg however once its on-the-job screen that's it no sliding around or anything.
[Xoom Accessories] double1:
Just screwed mine up. I got one tiny piece of crap on the thing and freaked. Next time just gotta do it all at once. I'll take small bubbles around the edges over a small piece of dust anywhere on the screen. Put in order for replacement. The screen looked awesome outside though. Reminded me of the notionink adam tablet and just the screen looks cool. The scrolling and lack of fingerprints is worth it if you are ready to lose brightness/vividness indoors. Hope they send me a replacement. I'm fine with my naked XOom for now.
[Xoom Accessories] myv6mustang:
If u call and tell them you are not satisfied with their pdroduct they will send you another one free. Recommend getting the free one and selling it, than get a different product.
[Xoom Accessories] fondoo:
i picked up an el cheapo anti-glare screen protector off ebay. its one of those static cling plastic. no zagg invisibleshield screw ups

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...7&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_2299wt_901
[Xoom Accessories] double1:
They offered to send me another one, just have to pay $8 S&H. I guess it's worth it.
[Xoom Accessories] konman795:
Got the ultrafine and am extremely pleased with. A little pricey but well worth it. Will be buying this for my girlfriend's Atrix and my Nexus S as well later on :D
[Xoom Accessories] ddyeakley:
Yep, I know the pain. The first one, just like you say, was very careful, in a bathroom with shower on.....45 min messing around trying to get rid a few specs, i ended up trashing it. I was able to get them to send me a second one. I set on it for two month because I dreaded trying it again, on the second one I had a good install 2 specs, but i am a bit of a perfectionist, 2 specs turn to 3 then 8 and I end up tossing it too.... Very frustrated as I think this would really help with finer prints and glare....
[Xoom Accessories] myv6mustang:
Ok just got mine on...one spec in the corner but I can live with it. Finally decided to put my replacement on...my process was to remove all towels from the bathroom. Take a hot shower but don't dry off...just shake my hands dry. Wipe the zoom with an alcohol pad. Then apply by peeling have of the protector and removing the film as I moved down the device. On my spec I kept rubbing it with my fingernail until the airbubble around it went away. Looks pretty good still wont recommended it though
[Xoom Accessories] MrGinger:
I just did this on the desk at work! Got loads of bubbles but only 4 or 5 were dust. Got rid of the dust using the strips. Got new dust specs but they were closer to the edge each time so i could just rinse and repeat until i was tidying up the edge

The rest I could just work out with the bubble tool they provided. Took about 15 mins.

Think you have to accept the dust on the first application, just get really good at the lift and scotch-tape cycle
[Xoom Accessories] MiRaCL:
You should be naked in the bathroom while applying this. :P

What's the difference between the Ultra Crystal and the Ultra Fine?

I want something that is usable outside. The Xoom screen is impossible to see while outside on a normal day.
[Xoom Accessories] musashiken:
Ultra Crystal is the clear one. Ultra Fine is the matte one. Get the matte one.
[Xoom Accessories] navossoc:
I ordered two SGP UF at ebay, let's see!

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[Xoom Accessories] msavic6:
Just a question but can a spec of dust under a screen protector scratch the xoom's screen?
[Xoom Accessories] navossoc:
Failed to install both ...

That sticker for remove dust, ruined my screen protector, I tried remove a dust with it, it messed everything ((everything was blurry, it seems that the glue came out or wtf is that).

Damn, unfortunately the screen protector seemed to be very good, however, the application is a serious problem.

I'm very upset, I lost $ 60 dollars and 15 days to get the product.
[Xoom Accessories] cvela:
The second one on my wifes wifi xoom was a mess. My install went fairly well and was easy though. I feel like a failure no less. :( so i confess, to have been beaten by an SGP filter.
[Xoom Accessories] vitycent:
I had the same issue as you. Tried to install the protector in the bath room after leaving the shower on hot for about 10 minutes. Still got a few specs near the edge of the screen protector and used the dust remover stickers to try to remove them. After removing the dust stickers, I noticed that the screen protector was no longer sticking at the places where I used the dust stickers.

I was pretty upset for a few days. Eventually, I contacted SGP support through email. After a few exchanges (Some photo proof), they told me it was a known issue and the sent me a replacement. Replacement was just the screen protector itself but I didn't have to pay for shipping or anything. I tried again to install in the bath room. But this time I took a 20 min hot shower and put it on right after. Lucky for me, it looks perfect! No bubbles or specs of dust under the protector.

P.S. If you do get a replacement and it comes in a green Ipad box, don't be alarmed. That's how they send the replacements (I thought the screwed up and sent me the wrong one).
[Xoom Accessories] navossoc:
But you live in US, right?

Thanks for the information, I will try send a email for SGP...
[Xoom Accessories] vitycent:
Yes, that is correct. I live in the US.
[Xoom Accessories] dboftlp:
lmao, just read through a couple of pages of posts on here. This is clearly the OCD thread, haha! Wondering how the product actually works/performs? Does anyone have a recommendation for any of these or can you not get past that one bubble & therefore the product is trash? Just wondering.
[Xoom Accessories] hchxoom:
I have the ultrafine, which I bought because the main thing that annoyed me about the xoom was the horrendous glare and propensity for fingerprints. Though I do give up a little clarity and resolution with the matte protector, it isn't enough (to my eyes) to bug me and is well worth this "price" to reduce the screen problems - which it does quite well in my opinion. I've had mine on for about 4 months, and it has stood up well to heavy use (and a little abuse). I found it easier to apply than other protectors Ive tried. I, too, used the steamy bathroom technique, which I thought was helpful. I have a couple dust bubbles in one edge, but am not anal enough for that to bug me. In truth, I don't know that it was the technique that so beneficial... rather that it was my 3d attempt at installing a screen protector. Putting one on a screen as big as this is MUCH more challenging than a small phone screen, and takes some getting used to. So, I'd definitely recommend SGP, but if you haven't applied a protector to a tab before would suggest you buy 2-3 cheapo protectors so you can experiment.
[Xoom Accessories] terrytpot:
Have just placed an order for the Ultra Fine so if anyone else in the UK wants to see how long it takes to arrive watch this space.. :)
[Xoom Accessories] nebenezer:
I have to ask.. you took all those steps to ensure a dust free environment but did you clean the protector? I'm sure the place where they are made is sterile, until the product goes to packaging.

I like the suggestion to apply tape to the corners before peeling the backing off.

Also, no really, I think hoping in that shower first and doing the install shirtless will definitely tip the odds some, unless you are tejasrichard.. in which case your only hope is wrapping yourselfin plastic wrap and performing the install inside one of the columns of a brand new giant bouncy castle.

I want a screen protector. I don't worry about scratches at all I just can't stand the smudges. I too keep microfiber cloths with me but to my surprise I'm using my xoom for work more and more and the wipedown every time I open the case is getting tedious.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Egypt1337:
I have some scratches on my case (not my phone thank God) on all ends of it and it bothers me when I hold it. Is there any way to smooth out the scratches on the plastic? (like sandpaper for wood lol)
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] htcjikelly:
Hrm, probably not without leaving more sctraches. A chainsaw might do it.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] br4nd0nh347:
Heat. Maybe you could remove the case and just heat that part of it. It shouldn't catch on fire and it will feel a lot better. Remember ventilation!
[Atrix 4G General] plmiller0905:
This is my first Motorola Android phone as I came from the Evo. But my question is with everybody keep talking about motoblur slowing the phone down...particularly the Atrix...is this a proven fact that motoblur is slowing it down? And I hope I don't come off wrong when I ask that, but I seriously want to know. I used Motoblur and to me it's great. It allows me to resize widgets and add more widgets to the screens, unlike HTC widgets that take up the entire screen. And I also installed Launcherpro Plus which is a great alternative to Motoblur if one so chooses to use it.

I for one was honestly thinking about going to the iPhone, just because I got my wife one and the popularity of it. But damn, that phone is really locked down, it's no way I can switch to that thing. You can't facetime Chat off wifi and a lot more other things. And I have yet to see any type of navigation app that could compete with Google Maps.

But nevertheless, I like the Atrix and everything about it. My Co-workers was amazed at the speed of it and the crispiness of the display. Sure it's no SAMOLED screen but it's way better than the Evo and I assume the Inspire as well. The battery life of the Atrix is what made me keep it over my Evo. And for all the Inspire phone people, the Atrix runs circles around the Inspire without being OC'd. But imagine if the Atrix was overclocked...then what would the Inspire Fan Peeps be saying then...oh I know, it'll be tread entitled, "I returned my Inspire for the Atrix ......"

I think all these threads about people returning the phone is that people see other phones coming out and they need to find a reason to return the Atrix to make themselves feel good. I mean, for every excuse people then posted for returning the phone, is a fix...

Don't like motoblur----Get Launcherpro or ADW Launcher or some other launcher

Lagginess-------Check your apps, maybe go so far as uninstalling them all and reinstalling them one by one to see if lagginess is still present

Battery Life----check what you have running and check for partial wakes

Locked Bootloader----I guess if you're into roms and stuff and don't want to wait it out, you have no choice but to return it.

if all fails, factory reset and/or get an exchange.

But why exchange after the first problem you have? If you want to return it just because you don't like it or it doesn't fit you...then by all means, please do. But if you're unwilling to put forth the effort of 5-15 minutes to try and fix some of these issues then go get an iphone or something that's VERY SIMPLE. Because what some people would do is get rid of the Atrix go out and get another top of the line Android device...have issues with that or complain that it's a feature missing that should've been there...and the cycle repeats itself.

In addition, like I stated in my other post somewhere on here....it will be updates for this phone but give it time. The Evo had issues and everybody got all uptight now everything is all good. It's one of the most active sub-forum here on xda.

Wow....sorry for the rant....I just had to get all of this off my chest :p
[Atrix 4G General] joyo22:
Amen! Agree 100%
[Atrix 4G General] squarejp:
People return this phone because it has a LOCKED BOOTLOADER. All their hopes to get custom Roms are shattered. Lag here or there don't matter because Android OS itself is a laggy OS compare to iOS anyway.

I personally think that iOS is the better way to go because of the well designed environment. Android's premature and also update is a mess which causing so many fragmentations.

Hopefully WP7 can solve that universal update on various hardware. Sometimes too open is not a good idea, because manufactures use the open software to develop a close platform on top doesn't benefit consumers directly unless you do the hacks.

Sigh... I'm disappointed about Android's fragmentation that's all. Me too am very interested to get the Atrix because of the Webtop even it's choppy. But man a locked down bootloader... that means... I have to wait for Motorola to update the Gingerbread maybe in 2012!
[Atrix 4G General] plmiller0905:
Do it take Motorola a long time to release updates?
[Atrix 4G General] Clienterror:
Generally no. I think they're the second best at updating their devices behind HTC.

Sent from my Nook Color on Honeycomb 1.1 OC
[Atrix 4G General] plmiller0905:
Ok...well that's cool. As long as Motorola isn't like Samsung.
[Atrix 4G General] Kueller:
Only lagginess I've encountered on the Atrix was from an LED control app (I believe it was Light Flow), and it was more than lag, it was freezing up my phone. So I uninstalled it. No big deal. None of the Motoblur widgets seemed to slow or lag anything.
[Atrix 4G General] xAlex79:
Thumbs up to OP.

All the threads I have seen about returning thier phone are such a waste of space on this board.

If you want to point out issues that's fine but you dont need to start a thread for that.

I just find that most of the posts I have read completely lack objectivity and seem to be rooted in frustration.
[Atrix 4G General] buddmann31:
Totally agree with the OP. So far I love my atrix, and have tweeked it quite a bit to suit my needs. I do wish I could customize a bit more, but its not that big of a deal. Granted I upgraded from a TP2 so I don't have too much to compare to =D
[Atrix 4G General] FLAC Vest:
I'm highly upset that there is a locked bootloader; that is probably the only reason I took the phone back; I loves everything else about it.

I'm waiting for the Galaxy S 2 to see if that's worth the money; I know the specs are amazing and the developer community behind it is going to be great as well.