DOME GLASS Whitestone GEN Film Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (2021) Anti-Bubble HD Clear Hard Coated PET Film Screen Guard

Honestly the screen protector is really good. It feels better than the original screen protector and was fairly simple to install. My only complaint is that the instructions really exaggerate how simple removing the original screen protector cab be. The way it sits under the frame can be really difficult to get to and I could see how it could be easy to damage the inner screen itself during removal. Also the screen protector leaves behind a severe amount of residue. The single alcohol pad that was included in the kit was not nearly enough to remove all the remaining adhesive on the screen. So if you are going to install this yourself buy a high quality microfiber cloth, compressed air, and a flashlight. To remove the inner screen protector I would recommend starting from the middle using a plastic pry tool or a guitar pick if you have. You have to gently pry up til you see a bubble forming. Once you see that bubble forming make sure to turn on the screen to ensure you aren't below the oled screen. Once you confirm you are above the oled work back and forth from left to right to expand the bubble. One you can grab gently start to peel it away while using your free hand to hold the phone in place. Once fully removed use some rubbing alcohol (preferably 90% or higher) and the included micro fiber cloth to remove the old adhesive. Then use your personal micro fiber cloth to clean the screen. Use a flash light directly above the screen while sitting away to ensure dust does not fall onto the screen. Use the compressed air to blow off all the dust and particles and use the included dust remover to get rid of any hard to remove pieces of dust. After ensuing it's fully clear follow the remaining instructions in the video to apply the screen. Make sure to follow it exactly as they do. Including putting pressure on each side while removing the mounting holes. After removing the outer plastic make sure to use the smaller side of the spudger to push out any remaining air bubbles. Then make sure to let it sit open for 15 min for the adhesive to fully stick. Then fold and open your phone a few times to ensure no bubbles have formed. If following these steps exactly you should have a perfectly seated screen protector with no bubbles or dust. I'll attach a photo of mine later to show how I will look when done properly.

I bought two of these screen covers for a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3. I had a hydrogel cover, and this one seemed like a better option. Big mistake. First of all, the plastic system that comes with it to make it easier to put on seemed excellent to me, but not the quality of the cover. Once I cleaned the surface and started to stick the cover on (so far so good), it was time to remove the excess on the edges. It turns out that the cover was not cut well, and I should have used a knife to finish cutting it, I couldn't remove the excess cover even using the plastic placement system. I opened the second package to see if it came with something extra, or if it suddenly had the same fault, and, indeed, it had the same fault. And not only that, but when I went to check if it came off or not, the cover cracked (see photo). So, I simply decided to take out the cover sticked on the phone screen, and that's where everything went wrong. The cover was so well attached that it pulled the screen in the middle, ruining it. Not only does a black line appear down the middle of the big screen (see photo), but the right half of the screen is no longer touch sensitive. Thank you very much for nothing. I do not recommend this product or this brand at all. Rated 1 star because the system does not allows to rate 0 stars.

So my screen protector that came with the phone started getting bubbles on the crease at the very top and bottom and over the course of a week the bubbles got larger and larger till they went down the entire crease. Knowing there was no going back, I just peeled it off and admired the bare screen and the added clarity. Rocked it nude for a few days as I researched good screen protector replacements on reddit and google. Low and behold this is the one I found that had good reviews. This protector unlike the other cheap junk on Amazon actually comes with a bunch of tools and a jig to basically idiot proof the installation (not idiot proof enough it seems looking at the reviews lol). But I REALLY recommend watching the installation video - either here or on Youtube where it’s a higher resolution video. It took me a few days to muster the courage to install it onto my nude fold 3 inner-screen but I decided to go for it. Loaded up the video, followed the video step by step and occasionally paused and in under 5 minutes I had it installed. I couldn’t believe how good it looked and how precisely it went on (Thanks Whitestone Dome engineering team <3) it looks like a brand-new OEM installed protector. I’ve open and closed it a hundred times and it’s not lifting in the middle or anywhere else. I then ran to my wife like an excited little schoolboy to show her my work (she also has a fold 3) and bragged to friends with folds. This protector seems too good to be true, but it’s not. As long as you follow the video guide step by step and don’t rush steps you’ll be golden. I am SO GLAD I didn’t have to send this into Samsung to do it and been without my phone for weeks. There’s a few tiny bubbles on the left side, but they are the sort that disappear after a day or so (I hope) there’s no debris under them so shouild be fine. Will update this review at some point in the future if it fails or whatever :)

Galaxy Z Fold 3. I've used this product no less than 4 times on my Z Fold 3 and twice on my wife's Z Flip 4. They last about 6 to 12 months before they start cracking at the fold. The first couple times I bought them they were about $20, now they're about $12. I'll gladly pay that every 6-12 months for a new screen protector. Don't rush the removal of the old protector and the installation of the new one. Take your time and get under the old protector at the fold (I use tweezers) . Don't damage the screen. Once you get under it, slowly lift up on the protector as you slide the the tweezers down the edge. Once you get enough of the protector off the screen, you can grab it with your fingers and slowly peel it off. Make sure you use the lint remover on your screen after cleaning it. Any lint that gets under the new protector will have to stay there until it's time to replace it again. Go slow when applying the new protector with the jig. I've never had bubbles, so go slow. I highly recommend this product.

As someone who works with cell phones daily, I've always known Whitestone to be a reputable brand. Now I've never personally used them before, but I've had plenty of my customers use them before with nothing but praise. So, when dozens of z fold 3 users and myself had their pre installed screen protectors bubble up, I was rocking the phone for a while without a replacement protector. So, after kicking around the idea for a bit, I decided to get Whitestone's protector because of all the positive reviews I read and saw on videos. Now this is where things start to go bad. I don't know if this was UPS or Whitestones fault, but it did look like this was a returned product. The package was partly mangled and resealed with tape on the bottom. After inspecting the contents, my belief that it was a return was begining to hold strong because the alchohol wipe and micro fiber cloth were missing, and the plastic topper piece that sits on top of the screen protector was abscent as well. I personally have a micro fiber and alchohol wipesnat the ready, but the plastic holder left me worried. However it wasn't needed causd I was able to do the installation without the protector popping outnof its holding pins. The protector though did cause some problems. The first was the creation of some bubbles that wouldn't go away. I was going to ignore them, cause I thought I wouldn't notice them when the screen was on. Nope, those bubbles were there and not hidden in the slightest. The other big problem was the adhesive. I gave the phone a few hours to sit so the adhesive had time to settle, and after a few folds, I heard a familiar crunch sound that I heard with the last protector, and the adhesive failed to hold. So, at the end of the day, I'm out 20 bucks, I obviously can't return it, and my faith in this brand has been tarnished. Sorry for the harsh review, but I need to makensure I'm recommending a good product to my customers.

Days after success: 1 Number of attempts: 3 Should you try: yes - but read below Images: after application I am writing this a day after my third attempt after using my phone folded and unfolded a fair bit throughout the day. I have zero bubbles or peeling at this point, and it looks just like OEM and better than when Samsung reapplied this a couple of weeks ago (and it failed). In summary, this product is only worth it if you are patient and willing a second (or third, in my case) attempt. You *do not* have to be an expert at screen protector installations - I truly believe this is possible to nail on the first try after never having done this before. My issues the first two attempts: lack of patience, neglect of the crease, and not reading others' reviews. --- For those who are curious about some of key details about how to get this installation right, those are below. But first, let me outline what to be aware of after attempting three times. 1. The setup is easy - the protector application at the crease is the most difficult and crucial part 2. Your phone will hold up fine without an inner protector - determine if it's worth the effort by reading forum posts (my OCD disallowed this until now) 3. Patience and focus are a must - it ain't gonna install itself, and it'll disappoint if you are too hasty Now for key details on how to get this right (ordered by installation steps): SETUP * Ensure there are no particles on the phone after removing the old protector using the provided wipe and cloth INSTALLATION * Push the "squeegee" slowly but firmly across the first half of the phone before getting to the crease - having the protector attached and aligned is super important for the next point * Once at the crease, *slowly* guide it in, gently rocking it to massage out any bubbles - as another reviewer put it, this is the "point of no return" once you leave the crease * Again, with the "squeegee" in the crease, lift it up and repeat this last point, gently pushing into the crease to ensure any bubbles are removed * Now's your chance to check your work since lifting and trying again are still options - once you leave the crease, you can't go back * Once you believe the crease is good, continue onto the other half of the phone, gently pushing and lifting and pushing out any bubbles as you attach the protector * It takes a fair bit of pressure to hurt the device - I was not too afraid pushing at an angle and working on the crease as mentioned above and it was fine from all indicators * Once done with the second half of the phone, push out any edge bubbles on the first half (where you started attaching the protector) and follow the directions for removing the cover film to close things out BEWARE Once you move from the crease to the other panel when attaching, you cannot go back. Any bubbles in the crease are almost certain to cause the adhesive to fail after opening and closing the device. Also, if you try to push the bubbles out after application (or with too much pressure), you are at risk of smearing the adhesive under the protector, meaning you'll have a moisture-like effect in the area the bubble was pushed through. --- I hope the above is helpful. I am on day two of the protector being attached and the only super-small bubble I had in the crease disappeared overnight, which means it's okay to have slight mistakes in the application process. I will certainly update here if the adhesive gives out or if the protector comes off. Third time's the charm, but I can 100% tell you there will not be a fourth. At that point, I am going naked.

Original Review Jan. 2024. 4 stars I have had the Galaxy Fold 3 for almost two years (May 2022) and this is the third inner screen I have had on it. The factory screen was replaced in March 2023. It lasted less than 10 months! Started with a bubble at top in the crease that morphed into full line pull away top to bottom near the crease. I had this replaced by a certified technician because Samsung foots the bill for the first replacement ("we know we don't have a quality product, so here is a freebie"). The replacement one lasted 4 months!!! Same story as the first time, bubble at top, full top to bottom pull away. I put the phone away and used my S22+ for a month because I was so frustrated with the Fold. (FYI, the LCD died on the S22+ which had a total use time of about 12 months which forced me back to the Fold 3. Look it up, it is common on the S21 and S22) I have to admit, after reading forums I questioned the durability of ANY screen protectors and the need to even have one. Many people state that they take it off and run it naked without issue. I paid a lot of money for this phone and don't want to screw it up. Further research and comments led me to this replacement screen. I am always dubious, but for the price (even cheaper now) I figured I would give it a shot. The repair place I took it to first time said another replacement would run around $80 out of pocket. I decided to go for it. Installation was easy as long as you pay attention to detail. Peal the old screen off slowly to not damage the actual phone. Place it in the provided cradle, clean the screen, and follow the directions. There are even "How To" videos online. So, purchased in August of 2023 and it is still holding in January 2024. I do notice that there is some bubbling in each top corner and the bottom near the crease, but given the durability of ANY screen cover I have personal experience with, this is par for the course. I am going to go ahead and purchase a backup for when (not if) this one decides to fail. In short, I don't think any of the screen protectors will outlast the device. This is more the nature of the device design and not the quality of the product. As far as it goes, this one seems better than the one I got from the specialist, and might even hold up longer than the factory. Only time will tell. Update April 2024. 3 stars Shortly after my original review, my self installed protector bubbled from the bottom halfway to the top, and all the way within a couple of days. I had another protector on standby and replaced it around January 21st while also ordering a backup. This cover has bubbled halfway up the crease yesterday (April 15th 2024). That is 3 months of use. Mind you, I don't open the phone everyday. I will be using my backup protector, however I ordered a different brand to use when this one fails. Hoping I get more time out of it. I love my fold 3, but this inner protector is terrible. I am nearing the point of removing altogether and taking my chances. If it quits working, time to get an Ultra. Dropping to 3 stars for extremely poor life expectancy. However, great application method.

The OEM inner screen protector for my Z Fold 3 started to peel at the center so I figured it was finally time to try replacing it. Samsung doesn't seem to sell their OEM protectors anywhere unfortunately so Whitestone was the next best thing. I didn't have high hopes since the OEM protector feels so nice and is always installed perfectly and bubble-free (I mean I would hope so for a factory installed protector). And installing dry films just involve lining up the film and praying the bubbles squeegee away right? Not with Whitestone. Out of the box, you get 1 inner screen protector, a standard cleaning kit (microfiber, alcohol wipe, and dust remover), a crazy looking jig, and equally crazy looking squeegee, a screen remover, and an anti-slip pad. This is the part where you stop touching the pieces and open the guide video using the QR code on the back of the box. Seriously. Don't waste your time trying to figure it out, messing up, putting up a 1 star review, and invalidating the developers' hard work. These guys don't mess around. The video instructions are in Korean, but just follow along with what the person is doing and you'll be ok. After installation, I just found a few bubbles on the very edge of the screen that I gently pushed out, no problem. But other than that, it looks and feels OEM. It's actually incredible how much a little creative engineering can eliminate the problem of bubbles stuck in the middle of your screen. And with a Z Fold 3, you have a long way to go to push those bubbles out. For $20, this is a steal. If your OEM protector is starting to peel like mine (I bought mine on release day so it's been around 11 months), just get this. Super easy, and it'll make your phone look and feel brand new again.

Lots of things included to attach the film properly but it still came loose next to the fold after a week's use. I do wish they included two films since the chance of success is so low. I should have taken it to a service center and had it replaced there instead, just slightly more expensive than doing it yourself. At least that one lasts for about a year instead of weeks.

Bei meinem Fold 3 hat sich leider die originale Folie gelöst. Direkt am "Mittelsteg" bei der Falz. Zuerst ganz oben nur leicht und nach ein paar Tagen dann bis ganz über den ganzen Bildschirm. Das so zu lassen ist nicht zu empfehlen da beim klappen durch die Klebewirkung irgendwann der dünne Bildschirm beschädigt werden könnte. Zumindest konnte ich das nach etwas Recherche herausfinden. Es wird empfohlen die Folie direkt bei Samsung tauschen zu lassen. Klar, wäre auch meine erste Wahl. ABER Smartphone zurücksetzen (Pflicht) und mindestens eine Woche darauf zu verzichten war für mich keine Option. Allerdings die einzige Option die mir von Samsung angeboten wurde. Also...probier ichs halt selbst. Ich habe bereits eine Folie vom gleichen Hersteller auf dem vorderen Display mit dem ich sehr zufrieden bin. Also einfach mal diese bestellt. Kurz gesagt: Überragend. Hat insgesamt keine 10 Minuten gedauert. Es ist alles dabei was man braucht, inklusive Gestell für optimale Ausrichtung. Ich bin genau nach Videoanleitung vorgegangen. Ich habe keinerlei Blasen etc. Wirklich absolut wie original, vielleicht auch besser. Nach ein bisschen rumspielen + mehrmals auf- und zuklappen habe ich keinerlei Einschränkungen feststellen können. Ich habe allerdings den Eindruck, dass diese Folie nicht so heftig Fingerabdrücke anzieht wie die Originale...ihr kennt das sicherlich. Langzeittest steht natürlich noch aus. Bis dato kann ich meine uneingeschränkte Kaufempfehlung aussprechen! Viel Erfolg beim "retten" eures Fold 3!

En y allant avec précaution, c'est assez facile à utiliser.J'ai l'impression d'avoir l'écran dépliable neuf. A voir dans le temps si la protection ne se décolle pas dans la pliure comme celle d'origine qui n'est pas au niveau de la qualité du téléphone.

Goede screenprotector, voelt ongeveer hetzelfde aan als de originele protector. Monteren met de meegeleverde "jig" was erg makkelijk en zorgt er voor dat hij er perfect recht opzit. Helaas wel een kleine bubbel onder het scherm maar ik vermoed dat dat komt door een stofdeeltje. Ik lees dat veel protectors in het midden bij de vouw loslaten maar dat is bij mij niet het geval gelukkig.

-Doesn't include a front screen protector -Squeegee provided actually leaves marks on the screen protector -Guide tabs do not remove properly, had to cut them off with a blade manually -Giant bubble appears in the fold, which is exactly why I replaced my old protector Product is garbage, I suggest not wasting your money.