S21 ultra screen protector advice needed

2013 · 31 Mar 2021 at 10:38

What screen protector do you use with your S21, I had a glass one but it would not work with the in-display fingerprint scanner so I've removed it, I've been using the factory-installed one but I tend to drop my phone now and then luck I have a good protective case. I'm just worried the factory screen protection may not very good in the long run so im wondering if I should add another TPU film protector or glass one but I still want to be able to use the in-display fingerprint scanner

any advice

tom_e · 31 Mar 2021 at 12:17

Did you apply the glass protector over the factory installed plastic one?

2013 · 31 Mar 2021 at 12:31

tom_e said:
Did you apply the glass protector over the factory installed plastic one?

Yes I did

tom_e · 31 Mar 2021 at 13:08

2013 said:
Yes I did

You'll never get the finger print scanner to work without taking the factory fit one off first.

2013 · 31 Mar 2021 at 13:12

tom_e said:
You'll never get the finger print scanner to work without taking the factory fit one off first.

OK is it working perfectly for you without it and are you using a glass protector?
when I put a glass protector on it worked but it would take more pressure and and a few atempts.

I've contacted a few suppliers today and the few who replied said it won't work. but the TPU screen protector suppliers said it will work.

2013 · 19 Apr 2021 at 00:02

Any suggestions on which to get TPU or Glass?

kona786 · 19 Apr 2021 at 04:39

2013 said:
Yes I did

You what now . Why would you put glass over plastic. :confused:

The screen is flat, it should be easy to get a decent glass screen protector on there.

2013 · 19 Apr 2021 at 04:54

kona786 said:
You what now . Why would you put glass over plastic.

The screen is flat, it should be easy to get a decent glass screen protector on there.

I was not aware of what to do, this is the first factory screen protector.
it's easy to fit but I want the fingerprint scanner to work without buying a number of protectors to test

kona786 · 19 Apr 2021 at 05:06

Plenty of reviews on amazon

I didn't expect it to be so hassle free - as long as you read the instructions on the amazon page you're safe. All I had to do is make sure I removed all of the screen protectors that came with the phone, install the tempered glass, enable touch sensitivity and re register my fingerprints. The only thing I want to mention is when you register your fingerprints after installing it do not press too hard on your screen - otherwise when you will be trying to unlock your screen the phone will require the same pressure you've applied when registering

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08P6FJ...abc_AHA93PT2MTDYFT0MTY1V?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

You just have to bite the bullet and give it a go.

2013 · 19 Apr 2021 at 05:20

kona786 said:
Plenty of reviews on amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08P6FJ...abc_AHA93PT2MTDYFT0MTY1V?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

You just have to bite the bullet and give it a go.

The wrong model I have the ultra

kona786 · 19 Apr 2021 at 07:01

2013 said:
The wrong model I have the ultra

I just noticed the title.

I wouldn't bother with a glass protector on a curved screen. Just doesn't sit well.

DataVampire · 19 Apr 2021 at 09:04

I wouldn't bother with a glass screen protector unless you're going to get the whitestone dome. you will either have to get one with a hole in the protector where the fingerprint sensor is or ones that claim they work but do not. Stick with the film-type ones.

And btw before you apply a new screen protector you are supposed to take of your fingerprints in the security settings then re-add them once you have applied it. oh and some you have to change the sensitivity of the screen also.