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post Oct 20 2025, 11:24 AM

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QUOTE(TongCN @ Oct 20 2025, 11:18 AM)
Never heard of Flolab actually, lol ..

If change next time, consider iron/metal cloth biggrin.gif
For me, it's one of the ceiling TG i have researched

Btw, try use a sunglasses with polarized and test on your screen with white background?
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Fiolab , spigen , even though they claim infinity edge , but it's stil not the real 3D curve hot bend type , any temp glass that using cup , pull isnt real 3D hotbend , because 3D hot Bending must using roll method to do installation , i think now can skip the Blueo AR because it seen like having some miss alignment issue biggrin.gif Either get Torras or Metal Cloth which already proven by u and sifu andrew for iphone 17pm tongue.gif

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QUOTE(TongCN @ Oct 20 2025, 11:18 AM)
Never heard of Flolab actually, lol ..

If change next time, consider iron/metal cloth biggrin.gif
For me, it's one of the ceiling TG i have researched

Btw, try use a sunglasses with polarized and test on your screen with white background?
lol .. sometime my TG i used for few years  sweat.gif
My i14P TG i used for 3 years d  whistling.gif
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Next time maybe u can try Torras and make a comparison between metal cloth glass biggrin.gif But i think expensive one normally will have more tahan de coating , maybe metal clotch after 3 month 6 month feel coating degrade and torras might be more tahan lama. Me sakit hati oh to spend so much on temp glass because i really change quite often sweat.gif because i gaming on phone , so when coating degrade over time , not syiok anymore to play , at this moment will start looking for a new temp glass to replace.

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post Oct 20 2025, 12:14 PM

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QUOTE(dreamthief @ Oct 20 2025, 11:50 AM)
Flolab infinity edge isn't 3d hot bending... There's another which is 3d. If the hot bending is true and the glass quality matches AR.. that's be good alternative. China products isnt bad... But sometimes marketing, post sales and availability is the issue.

3d hot bending tech is like during 15pm days or was it 16?, check past forum threads... Initially had so many issues for everyone. Only problem is cases that grips the side, then the screen protector will get lifted. 16 series... AR screen protector is prominent... Samsung has it by default.
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3D hot bending was introduced on iphone 16pm era not 15 , because of the thin bezel , so they had to using hot bending technology to overcome the thin bazel.

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post Oct 20 2025, 12:25 PM

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QUOTE(TongCN @ Oct 20 2025, 12:21 PM)
I think last year got ppl also recommend metal cloth in iP16 thread?
Torras also china brand, too actually.

Seeing those China Bili2 video, you can see Top 3 placement are :
Metal Cloth - 铁布衫
Autumn Rabbit - 秋谷兔
Nika Bear - 尼卡熊

Torras - 图拉斯 kinda bad which i do not opt for.
Paid ads , so just advertise saja on whatever script biggrin.gif
Weird, i never really see this brand in youtube.
Most Angmoh i see is ESR and Spigen  hmm.gif
U got your Metal Cloth d  rclxs0.gif
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Yes , that me 😂 i recommend 秋谷兔 but lately found that metal cloth also using the same thing actually , so i will buy which offer cheaper price , but i found that Metal cloth have the best deal always.

But my ip16pm that time doesnt have AR coating , after 17pm only they introduce the AR coating type of 3D hot bend.

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post Oct 20 2025, 03:10 PM

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QUOTE(TongCN @ Oct 20 2025, 01:41 PM)
this year champion of quality is Metal Cloth as per research biggrin.gif
Next is Rabbit 秋谷兔
But the way they present with all those "pros and con" feels very scripted.
Very bias feel.

Look at Taobao users review sometime feels more accurate, lol ..
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Oh ya, Torras also now like swarming into Taiwan Youtuber also as sponsored
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Haha , i no dare say metal cloth was the champion of quality , but for me i think it just worth the price , china market very good at this , they know user like something that not the most cheapest quality , and highest quality will be too costly , that the reason middle of price with OK quality always have the best sales and easier to accept by consumer laugh.gif


By the way , no need try the 秋谷兔 because i found they are just the same thing , even the installation tray have the same look laugh.gif if u found metal cloth is good , just stick it thumbup.gif
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post Oct 20 2025, 04:17 PM

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Oct 20 2025, 01:43 PM)
TORRAS, many of them are fake. I think the reason some people said it’s bad and doesn’t align. Luckily mine is perfectly aligned same as YouTuber said. I decided to buy it after watching a video; it’s so incredibly easy to install.  ☺️

Those China brand none I ever heard probably due to I only check angmow reviewer. 😅

Beside that Canadian Chinese, below this person also review on TORRAS and Flolab.
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I not sure for the Torras seller, not sure they might work this way or not but , I have some of my china friend told me that , alot of new item , u will saw in the Official Seller A selling at retail price , let say at RM200 , after maybe just a month , there is another Official seller B selling at RM150 , then soon there is non-official seller start to sell at rm100 , this will happen because china consumer often return the goods , if u look at the percentage , might seen not high maybe just 5-10% , but we must know that if consider 5% of return rate from their "POPULATION" , it is huge , so....where those return item will be go to?

If the return item stil in very good condition , then it will go to the Official Seller B RM150 , while those not so good de condition , they might refurbish and will let non-official seller sell at RM100 price.

Also that the reason why at taobao , sometime we can saw alot of same item but with different price , lowest price might because a defect QC item , or might be a refurbish item , or might be a rejection of item from other buyer.

China people have really good return policy , Iphone AIR sold out in 5min , and i believe alot of the user grab it for shot a video of unboxing , a short review to post on their social media / bilibili / xhs , after a week then do a return to Apple laugh.gif And those return phone , will be used to replace 1 to 1 user that facing problem during warranty claim i believe laugh.gif


Sometime , u hardly to imagine that they even have a sub-company that used to copy their own product to grab those low-end consumer laugh.gif that always happen in china market.

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post Oct 20 2025, 04:37 PM

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QUOTE(vin39 @ Oct 20 2025, 04:34 PM)
Which option to choose from the drop down ya? What is the difference between the three?
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If u wish to get same AR coating effect as your iphone 17pm , grab the one with AR (Anti-Reflection) , the price will be a little expensive than the two.

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post Oct 20 2025, 04:54 PM

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Oct 20 2025, 04:51 PM)
That’s possible. On Taobao, actually got two flagship stores with different ratings. One had a great rating, while the other had a terrible rating, claiming defective items.

However, both stores were selling similar products at the similar price.

It’s possible that the items are authentic from TORRAS Tech Accessories, but I have doubts about their stock origin. 😅
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If really worry to get refurbish, or rejection item , peace of mind , just get from the expensive one , confirm will get the fresh unit from factory item which is u doing right now 😁

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post Oct 20 2025, 05:01 PM

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First user to get the green line? 😅

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post Oct 20 2025, 06:27 PM

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Oct 20 2025, 05:05 PM)
From the case itself, it’s showing that this person is using the phone very carelessly. The phone is only a month old, while the case looks like been used for a few years. 😅
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Yeah, look like abuse the phone😂
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post Oct 20 2025, 07:51 PM

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QUOTE(tzxsean @ Oct 20 2025, 07:16 PM)
blueo not as good liao?
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Blueo should be their top brand in china , i never use one because i change protector quite often , around 3 - 6 month once , the blueo is consider a little pricy for me , i always find as cheap as possible with good quality , at the end i found metal cloth and rabbit brand for my android and iphone , it hit the balance of price & quality 😄 which i think it's super good deal.

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post Oct 21 2025, 11:16 AM

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QUOTE(acbc @ Oct 21 2025, 11:06 AM)
Got my unit early last week. Already migrated everything from the old 12 mini.

Having used Android since Froyo and iOS 5 till 15, I still prefer Android.

The 17 Pro Max will be mostly for banking apps. Reason because some pesky banking apps kept complaining of malicious apps on Android phones despite never been rooted or external APK installs.

Also ordered Supcase and an external NVME storage with PD capability for it.

I may 3D print a housing to keep with case and storage together.
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I really wonder what do u guy actually install on your android phone? sweat.gif been using both android and ios , my parent using android for decade , phone never been hacked.

And nowadays bank apps already with the Secure2u , SecureSign , UOB Access , AppAuthorise , how possible getting hack? They cant even approve your transaction without your biometric or passcode rclxub.gif

and to install sideload on android request your biometric too, even if u pass your phone to a stranger , they can't even install any apk without your biometric.

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post Oct 21 2025, 11:24 AM

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Oct 21 2025, 11:19 AM)
I suggest you re-read his post again. He never mentioned anything being hacked. Don't trigger the unnecessary here.
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i do read and understand , he mention the bank app keep trigger "malicious apps" , i wonder what do he install to the phone , if the app is came from official , should be worry-free , he choose iOS for banking app for sure worry about those "malicious apps" might hacked to her phone and bank account right , if not why sudden worry and needed to go for iOS just for banking apps hmm.gif
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post Oct 21 2025, 11:29 AM

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QUOTE(acbc @ Oct 21 2025, 11:20 AM)
Mostly WhatsApp links.

My banking phone always on separate number, no socmed apps installed, all calls blocked for incoming and outgoing. Without those features, whatever malicious apps won't work.
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Then might be the problem from the whatsapp links , some bank apps very strict , anything from non-official apps will trigger the "malicious apps notice" before u login , but if u confident with those apps , i think it wont be a problem , u stil able to actually choose to login to your bank apps as usual

Or my another advice is , before install any 3rd party apk , do upload at this web for virus scan first , here the link i drop to you. Very reliable web. It not only work on APK but web URL too.

https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload


This will show the Green light
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And this will show u the red light , better dont install it on your phone.
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post Oct 21 2025, 11:38 AM

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Oct 21 2025, 11:31 AM)
The bolded part is your assumption.
He mentioned: "The 17 Pro Max will be mostly for banking apps. Reason because some pesky banking apps kept complaining of malicious apps on Android phones despite never been rooted or external APK installs."

Merely because the banking apps didn't work well on his Android, hence he switched to iOS for banking purpose. Don't overcomplicate the reason.
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Because u been left android for too long so u dont know , even the bank detect the malicious apps and pop out malicious apps notification , u stil able to skip it and continue using your bank app like usual , that notification only inform u , u have some malicious apps on your phone and might be risky.

that the reason why i asking him what sideload do he installing and for sure he worry when saw the words "malicious apps"


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Malicious apps on a phone can steal your personal information like passwords and banking details, send premium-rate text messages, take control of your device, display unwanted ads, or encrypt your data to hold it for ransom. You should immediately uninstall any malicious apps and use a reputable antivirus app to scan your device.

How malicious apps impact your phone
Information theft: They can steal your login credentials, banking information, contact list, and location data.
Device control: Some can remotely control your device to approve transactions or take other actions without your knowledge.
Financial harm: They can lead to unauthorized charges or send expensive SMS text messages.
Data encryption: Sophisticated malware can act as ransomware, locking your phone and encrypting your data until a ransom is paid.
Performance issues: You may notice your phone running slower, the battery draining quickly, or apps crashing frequently.
Adware: They can display intrusive and unwanted pop-up ads, even when you're not using the app. 



for sure "scare kena hacked" come into mind. I dont think i'm over re-act and trying to trigger something here? doh.gif

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Oct 21 2025, 11:46 AM)
It is 5k price tag, I think only people who treasure unique phones will buy them.
I'm so done with you. I was just saying what he posted against what you said. He didn't mention he is scared of his phone got hacked, that's why he is using banking apps on iPhone. Did he? That's your assumption that he is worried about being hacked. He just said the banking apps triggered the malicious apps thingy. Stop being defensive all the time. Reading your posts on iOS and Android can really vomit blood sometimes. You like to use weird analogies to prove your stance.

Honestly, I don't know why you assumed again that I left Android for so long? Just because my main phone is an iPhone? That doesn't stop me from owning an Android, right? What makes you think that I don't have one and I don't know?
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when someone saw the "Malicious apps" appear on their phone screen , isnt malware come into their mind? If u are not worry about phone being hacked by the malware from malicious apps , why do u need to change a phone? They are not related?

The Malicious apps is a hack malware , for sure worry phone being hack , what else lol.
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QUOTE(Lon3Rang3r00 @ Oct 21 2025, 03:59 PM)
My mum download random apps on her phone after viewing ads stated her phone got hacked.  doh.gif . Luckily not a major issue, the apps just show ads  randomly even when she's not using the phone. She said the hacked ads look so real and she just blindly follow didn't realize that's the ads and thought is System settings and faster click on it.

Something that we as children/parent need to educate the others. I'm not sure about iPhone though.... i did get those ads but never once click and see how it react. And i don't bother to try.
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Yup, this is how i educate my parent too, because hacker keep on improving their skill too , so we as a user , we also have to upgrade our self knowledge to avoid unhappy happen.

My advices is , toggle off the the allow from unknown source and turn on the App Verification , there is three option to choose , so whenever your parent want to install 3rd party apk , it will request for verification. Unless ur android phone too old might not have this kind of feature, because im on android 15 now.

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QUOTE(TongCN @ Oct 21 2025, 03:06 PM)
That glue (with UV) is headache XD
The applicator things also canggih2

https://www.whitestonedome.com/collections/iphone-17-series

No one bother on this anymore ? hmm..
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expensive but crack easily , i got my whitestonedome for my samsung note10 , have to remember use the sticker to tutup all the speaker and button before apply.

The downside of using this is , the finger print reader will miss & hit doh.gif

Got trick to overcome this , need to use a coin cover the finger print reader during the UV , then use hand tekan that area before curve , but ended up it will feel not flat on that area sweat.gif Sorry to say , 3D hot bending technology stil the best biggrin.gif

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post Oct 22 2025, 09:49 AM

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QUOTE(carlitofreak @ Oct 21 2025, 05:47 PM)
For me personally, rather then purchase so many expensive cases, why not use that money and subscribe Apple Care+. Later can always drop the phone and claim accidental damages. iinm it is unlimited.
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People pamper their device because they using their hard earn money to buy it , and taking good care of your gadget is a discipline manner , insurance is for your careless , not because i buy an Apple Care+ then i have the right to abuse or purposely to drop my phone just for claim accident damage , it's sad that people have this kind of mind.

Dropping phone often also might damage internal component such as camera module , and buying many cases is like changing shirt or changing mode everyday , unless u are a boring man that just wear white shirt + black pant for everyday. smile.gif


Will u go and and burn your house when you found there is water leaking just because u want to claim "insurance"? sweat.gif It just like telling your friend , "no need repair your house already , go burn it and u can claim the insurance money"

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post Oct 22 2025, 11:09 AM

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QUOTE(TongCN @ Oct 22 2025, 10:01 AM)
Yea, each time replacement is not free also
Example, you need to RM139 for screen broken/ issue
But you also already pay upfront by RM964

That's RM1,103 already  sweat.gif

Why not just put a RM50+ good 3D heat-bend screen tempered glass to prevent it from shatter?
You can replace freaking 22 pieces biggrin.gif

Overall, AppleCare+ is good for those naked phone + butter hand type of person
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AppleCare+ is for people that really heavily use their phone like filming whole day vlog , or might doing something that extremely , because for heavy usage , phone keep on at the High Temperature mode , will easily cause the screen damage (green line or green screen) , motherboard burn , network modem , or any internal chip malfunction , that is the moment where Apple Care+ come handy , because this kind of damage can't be protect by using a temp glass or a case. But not buying Apple Care+ because of going to abuse it by purpose sweat.gif

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post Oct 22 2025, 11:57 AM

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QUOTE(TongCN @ Oct 22 2025, 11:53 AM)
Nuu~ but maybe next year  tongue.gif

This year still might to need buy iPhone 17 for my wife later.
Currently iP13 she's using.

Now i wonder... can we use iPhone 17 Pro screen protector on iPhone 17 (non-Pro) ?
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Screen protector size should be the same , but if u plan to install with the installation box , the dimensions might be not same


Iphone 17 (149.6 x 71.5 x 8 mm) vs iphone 17 pro (150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm)

Unless u manually install which is quite impossible for a 3D hot bending glass.

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