Accessories The best screen protector secured at last!

[1dopewrx05]

After many months of scouring the internet and more money spent than I'd like to admit, I have finally found what I would consider a better screen protector than even the OEM installed one from Samsung. I have tried close to 10 different protectors for my Z-Flip 3 and they all were relatively disappointing when comparing to Samsung's OEM film. They ranged from horrible to acceptable but still not ideal. Most Amazon sellers (even the top rated films) fail where you'd expect it to fail, the hinge, and it seemed all but impossible to achieve the results the phone comes with new. That is, until I got my hands on whitestone's new premium DOME SILK(UTG) film. This guy is actually superior to the OEM film and outclasses it in every way. The feel is fantastic, the clarity is perfect and the most important part is the hinge adhesion, which is every part as good as the OEM one. With the installation jig that is included with the dome film, I got a perfect install on my first try without a single bubble or blemish even across the hinge. So long as you watched the install video which you have to scan a QR code on the box to access, the install is extremely smooth. It's nerve-racking at first but extremely doable. When adhering the hinge area, I highly recommend you go as slow as possible with the squeegee to ensure no bubbles in the area that dips. Anyway I won't make this any longer, I just wanted to let everyone else know that if you want and OEM+ screen protector for your z flip 3 you should absolutely buy the Whitestone dome silk film the first time instead of wasting money on films that bubble up after one or two folds or that feel like hot garbage.

 

[Fivecent]

I'll second these products. Recently purchased as the OEM screen protector started to develop cracks at the hinge (lemme tell you how freaked out I was until I realized it was the protector and not the actual screen). Install was easy and the jig is clever and effective, just MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS.

No issues with the product so far and perfect adhesion.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09LV43G8M

 

[1dopewrx05]

I'll second these products. Recently purchased as the OEM screen protector started to develop cracks at the hinge (lemme tell you how freaked out I was until I realized it was the protector and not the actual screen). Install was easy and the jig is clever and effective, just MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS.

No issues with the product so far and perfect adhesion.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09LV43G8M

Mind if I ask how long you've had yours installed for?

 

[BWA80]

Mind I ask how long have you both had it installed?

Also had the phone in cold weather?

Any chance of photos of the phone with film installed?

Thanks!

 

[1dopewrx05]

Mind I ask how long have you both had it installed?

I've had mine installed for almost two weeks now. I feel like if it hasn't started lifting yet, chances are that it won't.

Also had the phone in cold weather?

I live in the northeast, 2 hours from Canada so yes, it's been between 5°- 25° consistently. I will say that I am conscious about the cold and generally try not to flip the phone open if I've been outside for a while because of the horror stories I've heard about displays cracking when opening in extreme cold.

Any chance of photos of the phone with film installed?

Thanks!

Unfortunately, I probably won't be able to get a picture of it installed because my only other phone is a galaxy S9+ with a cracked camera lens. I tried taking a pic with my surface pro 4 but it's so grainy it's impossible to make out. I can tell you that visually, it's identical to the oem. Size and finish are the same, it's when you touch it that you realize how much better it is than the oem. Just picture the stock screen protector but slightly slightly shinier.

 

[1dopewrx05]

So here's an update, yesterday I got a new case, one of the full protection cases that have a hinge shield built in and after using the case yesterday and waking up this morning, I found that the entire portion of the screen protector that conforms to the hinge lifted from the screen. Now, I'm not sure what the culprit was, comma if it was somehow the new case that caused this or if it was just a screen protector itself But I have another backup backup screen protector that I am going to put on after work today work today and use it with my old case to verify if the case caused this problem or not. I personally don't see how it's possible that the case caused it to lift but I can't deny The significance of it lifting within 24 hours of putting a new case on. To me, it looks like the protector almost shrank a little and contracted which caused it to lift in the area with the most pressure which would be the hinge because of the curves but I will verify this and I will update this post with the results.

 

[1dopewrx05]

It's been 4 days since installing the replacement film I had and it's already holding up much better than the first. The first lasted only 48hrs before the whole hinge lifted up. I installed this one a little different. First, when using the squeegee to adhere the film, I used much more pressure and slid it much slower (especially around the hinge area). Next, when it was finished being installed, I opted to not close the display for a full 24hrs to allow the adhesive to set and the film to "lock" to the shape of the display. Call it a curing time if you will. I also used my variable temperature heat gun set to its lowest temperature (350°f) and warmed the film mostly around the hinge while using my thumb to apply pressure back and forth. The purpose of the heat was to mock heat cycling the film and further set it to the display. All of these steps combined resulted in a perfect application again but now 4 days later in the same 15-30°f ambient temp I have no lifting at all and no signs of any adhesion issues. This will be my last post on this topic unless it fails in an unreasonable amount of time as there's nothing else I can do to install it and better and at that point I would deem it a bad product. For now I stand by it being the best aftermarket film for this phone.

 

[MySelf_v1]

I've just bought it and it should arrive on 3rd of march. I was wondering if it comes with a glass already installed and, since I am in love with Tough Armour cover of Spigen, glass screen protectors ( even of the little screen ) would be compatible with spigens cover.

 

[twistedumbrella]

I've just bought it and it should arrive on 3rd of march. I was wondering if it comes with a glass already installed and, since I am in love with Tough Armour cover of Spigen, glass screen protectors ( even of the little screen ) would be compatible with spigens cover.

No glass interior, but Spigen sells an outer protector perfectly fit to their cases. It's held up pretty well and covers the camera lenses without ruining the pictures.

Galaxy Z Flip 3 Optik Lens Protector + Hinge Film

Browse our Galaxy Z Flip 3 phone camera Optik Lens Protector. Our protective lens protector lays over the cameras to allow for a clean and flat look to keep your lens dust and scratch free. Shop now.

www.spigen.com

Depending on availability, it is cheaper on Amazon.

 

[MySelf_v1]

No glass interior, but Spigen sells an outer protector perfectly fit to their cases. It's held up pretty well and covers the camera lenses without ruining the pictures.

Galaxy Z Flip 3 Optik Lens Protector + Hinge Film

Browse our Galaxy Z Flip 3 phone camera Optik Lens Protector. Our protective lens protector lays over the cameras to allow for a clean and flat look to keep your lens dust and scratch free. Shop now.

www.spigen.com

Depending on availability, it is cheaper on Amazon.

Thank you!!!

Does the case affect the flash? I had some issues with Tough Armour cover on other phones

 

[twistedumbrella]

Thank you!!!

Does the case affect the flash? I had some issues with Tough Armour cover on other phones

Hasn't for me, but I don't use it regularly.

 

[MySelf_v1]

No glass interior, but Spigen sells an outer protector perfectly fit to their cases. It's held up pretty well and covers the camera lenses without ruining the pictures.

Galaxy Z Flip 3 Optik Lens Protector + Hinge Film

Browse our Galaxy Z Flip 3 phone camera Optik Lens Protector. Our protective lens protector lays over the cameras to allow for a clean and flat look to keep your lens dust and scratch free. Shop now.

www.spigen.com

Depending on availability, it is cheaper on Amazon.

Tough Armour arrived, Optik Lens Protector arrived, tomorrow hopefully the phone will arrive too

 

[MySelf_v1]

Arrived. Everything is ok but the film on the screen. The feeling is tremendous yet they tell you not to remove it. Wtf?

Is fitting a glass over it a possible solution?

 

[Retiredbc473]

I just tried the Whitestone Premium,,, what a waste of time. Got it on with no bubbles. Let it sit for 5 minutes just to make sure. Went over it again. Still lifted at the crease as soon as I flipped it closed. Reseated 2 more times, immediately lifts as soon as I close it. Anybody got any other protectors that will actually stay on the crease???

 

[BWA80]

I just tried the Whitestone Premium,,, what a waste of time. Got it on with no bubbles. Let it sit for 5 minutes just to make sure. Went over it again. Still lifted at the crease as soon as I flipped it closed. Reseated 2 more times, immediately lifts as soon as I close it. Anybody got any other protectors that will actually stay on the crease???

Hi,

Did you apply it correctly?

I had the same problem and then i noticed that i accidently applied the screen protectors protector

It is very easy to make that mistake. You have to read the instruction very carefully and really look that you are applying the correct part. I learned it the hard way. Bought a new one and got it applied correctly.

Now, it will not lift off, it's stuck to the screen very firmly for over 4 months now with no problem.

 

[Retiredbc473]

Hi,

Did you apply it correctly?

I had the same problem and then i noticed that i accidently applied the screen protectors protector

It is very easy to make that mistake. You have to read the instruction very carefully and really look that you are applying the correct part. I learned it the hard way. Bought a new one and got it applied correctly.

Now, it will not lift off, it's stuck to the screen very firmly for over 4 months now with no problem.

Yes I applied it correctly with the provided jig you can only apply it one way.

 

[BWA80]

Yes I applied it correctly with the provided jig you can only apply it one way.

I applied it with the jig, the right way and still got it wrong...

cuz if you get it right, it should stick and stay with no problems.

On the film there is 3 layers of plastic, two have to be removed. the real protector is like sandwiched in between 2 protective films.

Just a heads up.

 

[Retiredbc473]

I applied it with the jig, the right way and still got it wrong...

cuz if you get it right, it should stick and stay with no problems.

It stayed stuck good everywhere but the Crack when you fold it. Yea it should stick and stay......but it didn't....Moron