Anyone using Protectors and Skins by GadgetShieldz

[billubakra]

Hi Guys,

Since there is no good tempered glass or screen protector available for the S7(not edge), Spigen has one but that's way too expensive and I wasn't able to find an authentic one in the market. Has anyone tried protectors and skins by GadgetShieldz? Here's the link-

http://www.gadgetshieldz.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-screen-protectors-covers-cases.html

The plus is that if the product is as good as they are describing then it covers the sides too. The con is that there is no actual proof or hands on video regarding the same+it is still expensive atleast for me but there's no other alternative.

Thanks

 

[r3xx3r]

I just ordered the matte and the ultra clear screen protectors. I didn't buy the body because I have a Rhinoshield bumper and back protector. I'll post a review once they arrive.

 

[abhijitcp]

Good product the body shield is

Have been using the Gadgetshielz full body protector for 6 months now. It is quite good and the cuts are precise. Quite a lot of work, applying them is. Be patient after applying, in a week or so, the bubbles and wobbles will sort themselves out. Was hard to believe when I completed installation and saw what a mess it was.

 

[iBolski]

That doesn't look like tempered glass. I will NEVER go back to the flimsy protectors. Too many issues with bubbles, etc. But, I have yet to find a tempered glass that full covers the edges. It's more of an issue when things are right at the edges (such as text) that makes it difficult to read, but I'll take that as it's rare knowing that I have a tempered glass protector on that does a better job of absorbing the shock of a drop.

 

[ere1nion]

Using their screen protector, with my rhinoshield bumper case and no bubble. Wanted glass first but all those that I bought, the case lifted them or they had the big halo, lifting all around cause the curve screen.

 

[anjugeorge]

http://s30.postimg.org/6k9nxdkm9/1.jpg
http://s30.postimg.org/u2bgpk80x/4.jpg

They are working way far better than the TGP.

 

[Lexuzz89]

Hi Guys,

Since there is no good tempered glass or screen protector available for the S7(not edge), Spigen has one but that's way too expensive and I wasn't able to find an authentic one in the market. Has anyone tried protectors and skins by GadgetShieldz? Here's the link-

http://www.gadgetshieldz.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-screen-protectors-covers-cases.html

The plus is that if the product is as good as they are describing then it covers the sides too. The con is that there is no actual proof or hands on video regarding the same+it is still expensive atleast for me but there's no other alternative.

Thanks

Thanks mate. I bought two and will report when it arrives

 

[billubakra]

So, here's why review-
Finally ordered them. It was my first time that I was installing any sort of protector and I was super nervous. The protector kept coming off. I had to wet it with the solutions many times. I drove out the bubbles as many as I could but the end result was way too foggy and messy. But after 48 hours everything was gone, except few dust and fingerprints particles which are my fault BTW there's a huge particle of dust on the back button. Can I lift it up just a tad to remove it? I still have the solution, I am planning to wet it to reapply. Will it work?

Also can anyone suggest a good cover for S7? My current one is a chinese one, but I think it will remove the side protectors if I take the phone out few times because with the side protectors the sides bulge out a bit. @r3xx3r @ere1nion
Any way to get the same cover in India?

 

[billubakra]

That doesn't look like tempered glass. I will NEVER go back to the flimsy protectors. Too many issues with bubbles, etc. But, I have yet to find a tempered glass that full covers the edges. It's more of an issue when things are right at the edges (such as text) that makes it difficult to read, but I'll take that as it's rare knowing that I have a tempered glass protector on that does a better job of absorbing the shock of a drop.

I searched for a month, ordered like 10 different tempered glasses from various websites but they all sucked. GS's protector is not a glass but it is the best alternative to a glass.

 

[billubakra]

An out of context question, what are these four stripes/white lines located on the top and bottom side of the phone for? Just along the charger and speaker in the photos below-
http://www.theinquirer.net/w-images...xys7edgereviewusbport-540x334.jpeg?1458143499

https://fscl01.fonpit.de/userfiles/.../AndroidPIT-Samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-2-w782.jpg

 

[MrDusan]

An out of context question, what are these four stripes/white lines located on the top and bottom side of the phone for? Just along the charger and speaker in the photos below-
http://www.theinquirer.net/w-images...xys7edgereviewusbport-540x334.jpeg?1458143499

https://fscl01.fonpit.de/userfiles/.../AndroidPIT-Samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-2-w782.jpg

Those plastic lines are antenna separators. The frame of the phone is used for different antennas, so they must be separated.

 

[billubakra]

Those plastic lines are antenna separators. The frame of the phone is used for different antennas, so they must be separated.

Thanks Brother. When I saw them for the first time I thought they are there for the light notification purposes.

 

[MrDusan]

Thanks Brother. When I saw them for the first time I thought they are there for the light notification purposes.

You're welcome! That would actually be cool
Are U still using those GadgetShieldz? I want to buy them.

 

[billubakra]

You're welcome! That would actually be cool
Are U still using those GadgetShieldz? I want to buy them.

Yes, since there's no curved/rounded tempered glass available so still using them. Go for them Brother.

 

[James.Markham0757]

Look into rhinosheild. Absolutely unbeliveable. I'll be ordering mine this week.

With that screen protector, ip68, and my otterbox defender; I will never worry about this phone breaking on me.

 

[billubakra]

Look into rhinosheild. Absolutely unbeliveable. I'll be ordering mine this week.

With that screen protector, ip68, and my otterbox defender; I will never worry about this phone breaking on me.

Not full coverage as per the reviews-
https://rhinoshield.io/products/galaxy-s7-screen-protector?variant=12329024001

An update, I used my phone with the Samsung Gear VR yesterday and when I removed it the protector from the upper side of the phone, where the front camera is got removed I tried to paste the same but it is full of bubbles now . Is anyone else using GS's protector with VR?

 

[James.Markham0757]

Not full coverage as per the reviews-
https://rhinoshield.io/products/galaxy-s7-screen-protector?variant=12329024001

Correct it is not. I use the Otterbox Commuter and Otterbox Defender so this is not an issue for me particularly. I had a partial screen protector on already so no shift in change for me there either. I just received mine in the mail today. The back application was by far harder than the front. I didn't get it perfect. It's the material used on the back. I will not be testing this screen protector but I feel confident with it on. Hopefully it will never need to prove itself.

 

[billubakra]

So, my protector is screwed thanks to Gear VR, it kept on removing the upper part of the protector every time I put the phone in the Gear VR or took it out. Has anyone tried the so called buff guard(a type of tempered glass) which covers the whole screen even the edges? Is there any alternative for the GadgetShieldz protector?

 

[iBolski]

My wife just upgraded to an S7 (tried the Moto Z and it was too big, bulky and heavy for her). She wanted a tempered glass screen protector, but not like the one I have (which doesn't cover the entire screen due to the curved edges of the S7).

After much research, I found the amFilm glass protector was one that was listed in many top-10 lists as being excellent. This covers the entire glass but gives room on the edges for cases. My wife has a Speck Candyshell case for her phone and the screen protector works fine with it. My only issue with it is that on the top and bottom (which is fully protected), it's colored. So you have to choose the correct color based on your phone (black or gold). I don't understand why it has to be colored. Why not make it all clear so you can see the actual color of the phone? But it DOES cover the entire screen unlike the earlier brands that came out. And it was very easy to apply and there are no bubbles at all. Touch response is excellent from what I could tell. I tested it and couldn't find any "soft" or "blind" spots that didn't react and I just lightly touched, so it was pretty good. I'll wait and see how it goes with my wife after she's had it for awhile. It also comes with a lifetime warranty for the purchased product. That means, and they state this in the documentation that comes with the protector, that the warranty does NOT apply to a warranty replacement item. So that means, if you've swapped out your initial purchase with a warranty item, you'll have to purchase a brand new screen protector to get a lifetime warranty again. That is pretty standard across most things like this, so I have no complaints.

Here is the gold colored one that I ordered and installed since she has a gold S7:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CUKZ296/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[billubakra]

My wife just upgraded to an S7 (tried the Moto Z and it was too big, bulky and heavy for her). She wanted a tempered glass screen protector, but not like the one I have (which doesn't cover the entire screen due to the curved edges of the S7).

After much research, I found the amFilm glass protector was one that was listed in many top-10 lists as being excellent. This covers the entire glass but gives room on the edges for cases. My wife has a Speck Candyshell case for her phone and the screen protector works fine with it. My only issue with it is that on the top and bottom (which is fully protected), it's colored. So you can to choose the correct color based on your phone (black or gold). I don't understand why it has to be colored. Why not make it all clear so you can see the actual color of the phone? But it DOES cover the entire screen unlike the earlier brands that came out. And it was very easy to apply and there are no bubbles at all. Touch response is excellent from what I could tell. I tested it and couldn't find any "soft" or "blind" spots that didn't react and I just lightly touched, so it was pretty good. I'll wait and see how it goes with my wife after she's had it for awhile. It also comes with a lifetime warranty for the purchased product. That means, and they state this in the documentation that comes with the protector, that the warranty does NOT apply to a warranty replacement item. So that means, if you've swapped out your initial purchase with a warranty item, you'll have to purchase a brand new screen protector to get a lifetime warranty again. That is pretty standard across most things like this, so I have no complaints.

Here is the gold colored one that I ordered and installed since she has a gold S7:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CUKZ296/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for such a detailed review. There are many protector glasses of that sort available in India, all of them are manufactured in china, but not the brand which you have mentioned. The reviews of the chinese one's is pathetic. So, I didn't go for them. Can you please check and confirm whether the phone fits fine in Gear Vr with the protector that you have installed or not?
This one, though its for the Edge model, looks tempting but I will wait for an early bird's review before ordering the one for the non-Edge version which should be available by tomorrow-
http://www.amazon.in/CEDO-Samsung-G...ems&ie=UTF8&qid=1489471980&sr=1-4&keywords=s7