Screen Covers

[Mr_3908]

Okay, So I have burned through six sheets of the screen covers (in two months) from my Strom that I have bought from Verizon. I seem to continue to get air bubbles when I put them on and hence, the screen protectors don't work near as well and begin to make a small air bubble into a huge bubble. Any suggestions on how to properly put them on or maybe a better product that I could purchase?

[hectorramirez004]

I realized that the screen protectors from Verizon don't work that well unless you take off the OEM screen protector off first. If you do that then try putting a new one on it will stick and look much better.

[blacktoothberry]

everyone should have one

[gdoggmil04]

I use the Zagg Shield. It works great, you only have to put it on once, guaranteed for life. The only draw back is that you need a lot of patience when first putting it on. If you go to Zagg.com they have detailed instructions.

Edit: Forgot to mention that it cost around $20 usd. But definitively worth the money.

[jrodbbrook]

I don't use a screen protector on mine. It is a glass screen. I get a lot of finger prints, but no scratches. I've had it since January, and it pretty much lives in my pocket.

[SenorStorm]

just saw this in another thread... hope it helps

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[Xtacc]

I bought the one from BestBuy. No goo, no bubbles (although it come with a card to remove any). Works well so far, sort of made it hard to drag at first, but after using and wiping it for a few days its much better.

[gnh5002]

i bought regular old PDA screen protectors that you cut to size and they work great...came in a pack of like 20 and they last me pretty long ive had my storm since release and on my second...got them at best buy or circuit city (not that thats an option anymore..)

[wayfr]

Originally Posted by Mr_3908

Okay, So I have burned through six sheets of the screen covers (in two months) from my Strom that I have bought from Verizon. I seem to continue to get air bubbles when I put them on and hence, the screen protectors don't work near as well and begin to make a small air bubble into a huge bubble. Any suggestions on how to properly put them on or maybe a better product that I could purchase?

very odd. im still on the first one that i installed when the phone was brand new. its been on for about 4 months. no air bubbles. the trick is that you have to get it right the first time. if you get an air bubble during installation and try to lift the protector and try again, youll almost certainly not get it right. technically im on my second. i gave up on the first one during installation and threw it away. i bought 2 packs of them thinking id go through them pretty quick but it didnt happen. i still have 4 screen protectors sitting in a drawer at home doing nothing.

[fubaracing7374]

How long do they last? I've had my storm for a month and put one on the very first day from the Verizon store. It appears to be ok but I hear people saying they replace them...what should I look for when it needs to be replaced??

[wayfr]

Originally Posted by fubaracing7374

How long do they last? I've had my storm for a month and put one on the very first day from the Verizon store. It appears to be ok but I hear people saying they replace them...what should I look for when it needs to be replaced??

i have no idea. mine is still as clear as it was the day i put it on. no scratches, scrapes or anything else. im sure that over time it may discolor though. thats all i can think of. but it would probably happen so slowly that you wouldnt even notice it.

[kf6tac]

I've used the VZW screen protectors (and other similar aftermarket ones) on a few of my phones in the past (I've gone over to PhantomSkinz for my Storm), and I've found that the best way to lay them down without getting air bubbles is to start from one end of the screen and lay the protector down bit by bit until you get across to the other end, as opposed to just dropping it all down at once. That way, if you get an air bubble as you're moving along, you can easily get rid of it just by peeling back a little bit and then continuing forward.