Is anyone having problems applying their screen protectors to the new iPhone SE 2020.
I consider myself an expert at applying screen protectors, having very little tolerance for air bubbles.
HOWEVER, today I’ve gone through four glass screen protectors, all failing to apply around the outer edge.
Apple quote that the SE is identical casing and screen to the iPhone 8, however I have now doubting this.
Looking for some answers.
iPhone SE, iOS 13
After multiple failed attempts to eliminate the halo effect from a screen protector I purchased on Amazon supposedly for the new iPhone SE 2020, I took a chance and spent the $39.95 on the Belkin protector sponsored on Apple’s website. This morning I put it on and it’s perfect. No halo effect and it adheres perfectly around the edges. It is noticeably smaller than the other screen protectors I tried, probably by a millimeter, eliminating any issues with adhesion at the edges of the phone’s screen.
Update: I haven’t found a glass screen protector that is currently compatible with my SE 2020.
The best fit protector I have found to date is from
Media Devil. https://mediadevil.com/products/apple-iphone-se-8-7-screen-protector-glass-free
Hi
i bought this one.
Belkin InvisiGlass Ultra Screen Protection for iPhone SE / 8 / 7£24.95Qty 1£24.95
Sir/Maam, I think not, because it affects one or more devices. Me myself also tried tempered glasses but it ended up the same way. Halo effect. iPhone SE 2020 is slight differ from iPhone 8 screen.
The one sold by Apple will work. I have purchased a few now with no issues/no halo.
Hoi
I had this with my iPhone 6s, so much that I eventually gave up and went for the best PET protector in the spigen plastic.
However with the iPhone 7, iPhone 7+ iPhone 8 (Not all mine!) Normal Glass protectors fit fine.
So IPHONE SE 2020 product red ......
Same issues as iPhone 6s, Halo time!
Looked about including this review and found that OMOTON 4 pack give no Halo effect .... YES I thought. £6.29 on Amazon.
Then I turned on the mobile and the white screen refracted on the edge of the protector and gave a prism or rainbow effect!!
NOOOOO! We nearly had it made. Of course Dark mode helps massively, but we don't always have this, such as camera and other non dark apps.
So I sent them back.
Where now? I simply can't buy lots of screen protectors to try and send back. IS there a list anywhere?
I did look at full protectors with Black edges but these aren't always case friendly and lift the protector off the screen.
For something so simple why do these companies not test these to see the issues? would 1/2mm on the OMOTON version stopped the rainbow or is it the curved 2.5D edge?
Like yourself I am lost for now.
Went to Poundland and bought a £1 glass 'protect and preserve'. yes its cheap, yes it still has a halo, but its fine until this issue has been resolved.
Cheers
Hi Thanks for this.
Its a non Glass protector, much like the tough film versions I have tried for the apple watch and fit bits that repair themselves (slightly).
These will always work as they bend the curved edge. Only issue is do I get the wife this with little protection from heavy drops or a normal Glass and she puts up with the Halo effect?
Thanks for the advice. Great looking iPhone in RED!
I have had the same problem. Tried JETech which I’ve used before without problems on iPhone 8 and iPhone 11pro. Also tried Manto covers, same halo effect.
Has anyone found a cover that doesn’t do this?
Hi, no worries! I hope you find a solution
I would note that this protectors credentials differ from the standard film protectors I’ve come across before.
“Developed in close collaboration with a British advanced materials company. It is thinner than tempered glass, yet provides the same 9H hardness and impact protection. It contains no glass at all and therefore cannot crack.”
For me it’s been great in combination with a case that adds light raised protection around edges to act as a buffer at first impact. (I’m using a mous case).
Good luck and enjoy it the iPhone!
same problem with the Otterbox, tried 2 of em, no luck (3 floating edges)
Exactly same. I dont understand how this problem isn’t well-known. I mean, i just thought im noob, and can’t install a screen protector. Then, i searched, and found that, but for example in hungarian langueage there is completly no sign of the problem...
I am having this exact issue with a refurbished iPhone 11 pro I bought on Amazon. I'm the one that puts on screen protectors in the family because I'm OCD about placement and have never had a problem.
I'm on my 3rd screen protector and am having to just live with it because of how much money I've spent on different screen protectors. 🙁
I found them to be absolutely fine, it’s projected my screen well since applying and actually fully tested yesterday when I dropped my phone on a mug of tea, the screen protecter cracked but my phone screen was fully protected.
Your issues seem to be with the screen protectors and not an iPhone.
Ask the people that made the protectors.
Thanks, I’ve gone through three different brands today, there seems to be a specification difference in the iPhone 8 screen to the SE screen.
hoping to see if this is a founded issue...
Which Belkin model screen protector did you buy that fit the SE 2020?
iPhone SE 2020 - Screen Protector
