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post Nov 1 2017, 03:41 PM

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QUOTE(TongCN @ Nov 1 2017, 09:27 AM)
Using Whitestone Dome.

My experience so far:
The glass :
- Feel so good and slippery when swiping with your finger and S Pen
- It doesn't fully cover the edge of the screen like 2mm there

The installation :
- You will need to be aware that they mention to have additional glue being included so be prepared that it will leak out
  when you put down the glass (Seal off some part like headphone hole and speakers)
- Mine lucky as it leaked on the right side below power button there.

The CON :
- For me, due to the glue between the TG and original screen, you might find that dust particar will start collecting around the edges which noticable during under the sunlight or if u r peaky.
- So some cleaning work might need to perform every week for me since i'm a perfectioninst

Overall, I like this TG and still waiting my Spigen Ultra Hybrid S to come
Now using the clear case included inside the package.
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Great review there. Is it easy to wipe of the excess glue when it leaks out on the headphone hole and speakers etc?
Second, can you help do a second installation? tongue.gif
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post Nov 1 2017, 06:27 PM

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QUOTE(kinzai5073 @ Nov 1 2017, 04:55 PM)
I use tape to stick all those hole of my phone before i start to apply the tempered glass.
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That seems to be a good idea.

QUOTE(TongCN @ Nov 1 2017, 05:46 PM)
I didn't use tape to seal those holes before i did the installation but i do aware of the issue

After first curing, take out the phone from the guide box and check any excessive glue outside
Using alcohol wipe can wipe those glue away easily (They give you 3 pack but do prepare own one just in case)

You can do second installation IF you haven't cure the glue using UV light (They give 2 glue)

But some ppl mention they lift up the Tempered glass and clean off those adhesive using oil and alcohol, after that they redo the process and like new one biggrin.gif
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Thanks for the tips, but I still dont dare to do it myself for fear of ruining it. I really suck at workmanship stuff. sweat.gif
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QUOTE(Jay Chua CC @ Nov 1 2017, 07:33 PM)
Lol. I thought you are against using expensive tg especially when whitestone is almost rm200.
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If it really works, then why not? Just as long we are not paying for some overpriced products that dont even live up to its reputation. Seems like whitestone is the only recommended working SP for the note 8 at the moment.
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post Nov 4 2017, 05:44 PM

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QUOTE(vhs1 @ Nov 4 2017, 02:31 PM)
i read that mcafee is considered a bloatware installed in the N8
its not totally free....after 60 days trial. they will prompt for option to pay to protek your phone?

true boh?
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All anti virus are considered bloateware as they keep running at the background. If you put it this way. Well, they do hope that you will continue to subscribe later on.
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post Nov 8 2017, 06:48 PM

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QUOTE(Dio Escobar @ Nov 8 2017, 04:59 PM)
try getting x-one stealth armor. it covers the whole screen until side & the back too. i've been using this sp since day 1 until today with no issue. so far all 3 cases that i bought (spigen rugger armor, samsung alcantara & samsung protective standing cover) has no problem with this sp too
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No lifting? How long have you used your phone for?
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post Nov 9 2017, 01:40 PM

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QUOTE(Dio Escobar @ Nov 9 2017, 01:14 AM)
yup its a screen protector but not like those normal plastic screen protector, x-one sp quality is good & it protects your phone against impact too. been using this brand for my iphone 7 plus too since last year
no lifting at all so far. been using this sp for a month since i first got my note 8 on 10/10/2017
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Try noticing the sides. Its usually this part that starts to buble and peel first. If you are hardworking enough and keep pushing it back, then it will stick but if not then dust will get in and it will ruin the rest of the sp later.
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post Nov 10 2017, 07:30 PM

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QUOTE(meiyi @ Nov 10 2017, 07:15 PM)
Open another account. smile.gif
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Notti notti. tongue.gif
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post Nov 11 2017, 08:29 PM

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QUOTE(attw @ Nov 11 2017, 06:57 PM)
Don’t worry, some of us preorder owners bought it at RM3,178 with the battery pack and extra warranty. No sad feelings at all! smile.gif
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Wakakaka.. Dont rub it on bro... Btw, till now no better deals than the price we bought last time?
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post Nov 13 2017, 03:32 PM

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QUOTE(neochaser5 @ Nov 13 2017, 02:47 PM)
For those looking for a screen protector I just want to share one which my wife is using.

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I have to say, the screen protector is impressive, I did observe my usage and the display is crystal clear. Installation-wise it's pretty simple and straightforward. Didn't have any challenge putting it on. In fact after switching over to the Grey tip, I felt like it is a natural or stock screen. In terms of responsiveness, the screen is surprisingly responsive with either the s pen or normal touch the screen is just smooth. No rough or sticky areas. It is able to cover up the entire screen including the sides. There is a few mm gap on the edges however it doesn't show as a hindrance when using the edges of the phone. I have tried 3 cases which are the neo hybrid, rugged armor and stock Samsung clear case and the last one is the most compatible of all.

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Sadly had it not been due to the edges of the screen protector lifting when using the neo hybrid and rugged armor, it would have been my screen protector of choice.

i got the sp from @k8zw3ll.
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So are you saying this sp is still lifting?
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post Nov 13 2017, 04:29 PM

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QUOTE(neochaser5 @ Nov 13 2017, 04:21 PM)
Yes in the curved edges. So today she started using the rm2 soft case and have yet to know if everything is ok.
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If it has already started lifting means its no good. Just like the rest of the available screen protectors.
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post Nov 13 2017, 04:47 PM

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QUOTE(neochaser5 @ Nov 13 2017, 04:46 PM)
you have a point. So anyone here using x-one? mind sharing how it goes for you? s-pen usage?
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Peels as well. So dont bother.
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post Nov 13 2017, 04:56 PM

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QUOTE(neochaser5 @ Nov 13 2017, 04:49 PM)
But I thought it should 'wrap' the phone like invisible shield does? does this conclude that whitestone dome is the best one?
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I havent tested that before. But I should expect the same. There were no perfect screen protectors or tgs for curved screens since the S6 Edge.
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QUOTE(c30238 @ Nov 13 2017, 05:28 PM)
You using which casing?
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The original Samsung one that came in the box. Anyway, its peeling at the sides and the front bezel. So....
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post Nov 13 2017, 05:51 PM

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QUOTE(Jitty @ Nov 13 2017, 05:32 PM)
Just bought a Samsung Evo class 10 32gb SD card.

Have a few quick questions.

1) will inserting the SD card into my note 8 cause battery drain?
2) will inserting the SD card into my note 8 cause lag?
I had read it in some other forum where user complain it lag or slow down the phone or drain the battery drastically when using an SD card on a new android oreo phone ( Samsung s8+)

*note : there are no apps inside the SD card  just music, pictures  and video.
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Answer to your question

1)No

2)No
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QUOTE(junl00ng @ Jan 4 2018, 02:59 PM)
yes bro nice and neat
I used lighter and clipper, I used only double side tape to stick both together so still can be removed next time
yeah burning the plastic part is the most challenging part
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Dont really need to burn.. just heat it up a bit with the lighter and you can remove the chip from the simcard. But there is a risk when inserting the sim card glued to the micro sd into the hybrid sim as one wrong move could render your hybrid sim card tray stucked inside the phone. I did try once and I destroyed my brand new Samsung Evo+1 28GB micro sd card because I tried to bend it a bit to fit it nicely into the sim tray. doh.gif

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