Question about white iPhone 4 and current screen protectors

mattdo93 · May 2, 2011, 11:37 PM

Hey guys, I was wondering if the current screen protectors for the black iPhone 4 will work on the new white one? As you may know, there's a noticeable, new proximity sensor on the white iPhone 4 that isn't on the black, so are today's screen protectors compatible with it? Or do they need a new cutout for the proximity sensor now?

BlaqkAudio · May 3, 2011, 01:20 AM

They have the same style proximity sensor (the pill shape). It's just not noticeable on the black because the sensor is also black. It's more noticeable in direct sunlight.

alukado · May 3, 2011, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlaqkAudio

They have the same style proximity sensor (the pill shape). It's just not noticeable on the black because the sensor is also black. It's more noticeable in direct sunlight.

I agree. They didn't change the style of proximity sensor just for saving money ?

arliu · May 3, 2011, 03:08 PM

If you have a screen protector on the white iphone 4, the sensor wont work. When youre on a call the screen light will stay on.

lgreenberg · May 3, 2011, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arliu

If you have a screen protector on the white iphone 4, the sensor wont work. When youre on a call the screen light will stay on.

Absolutely not true.

Smtevo · May 3, 2011, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arliu

If you have a screen protector on the white iphone 4, the sensor wont work. When youre on a call the screen light will stay on.

Wrong, mine works perfect.

mattdo93 · May 3, 2011, 08:40 PM

Awesome. Thanks for the info guys

applefanatic32 · May 3, 2011, 09:18 PM

Don't you think it would be a little more of a big deal among iPhone 4 users? As mentioned above, the screen protectors made for the Black iPhone 4 are completely compatible with the white iPhone 4!

Looks like someone was attempting to make a quick buck by promoting "White iPhone 4 screen protectors"! Congrats on your new White device

mattdo93 · May 4, 2011, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by applefanatic32

Don't you think it would be a little more of a big deal among iPhone 4 users? As mentioned above, the screen protectors made for the Black iPhone 4 are completely compatible with the white iPhone 4!

Looks like someone was attempting to make a quick buck by promoting "White iPhone 4 screen protectors"! Congrats on your new White device

LOL! I don't have the white iPhone 4... yet. I want to trade with my friend whose contract ends May 10 and I was just wondering

Bfriedli · May 10, 2011, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by applefanatic32

Don't you think it would be a little more of a big deal among iPhone 4 users? As mentioned above, the screen protectors made for the Black iPhone 4 are completely compatible with the white iPhone 4!

Looks like someone was attempting to make a quick buck by promoting "White iPhone 4 screen protectors"! Congrats on your new White device

There are issues with the screen protectors and the white iPhone. My white iPhone works fine with the screen protector. My wife's on the other hand had sensor issues. Unless screen protector was removed. Verizon went through 4 screen protectors and finally the 5th worked. Until I got home and remixes it wasnt on straight tried to adjust it and it stopped working again. Don't know if its the screen protectors or a major design flaw in the white iPhone. Going back tomorrow for the to go through another 2 packs of screen protectors to get it on straight and working. If there are special white iPhone screen protectors verizon doesn't have them.

ChubZ · May 12, 2011, 12:11 AM

my sgp rear protector was causing my flash to blowout pictures.

iMJustAGuy · May 18, 2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lgreenberg

Absolutely not true.

Actually it is true (maybe not all the time). And even the lady at AT&T said so the other day but I forgot all about it until mine wasn't working and I was searching the issue and came across this.

In any event, why is this? It really sucks that my sensor isn't working just because I have a screen protector. I have the id America Dryice case with the included screen protector and it makes the phone look flawless. But I'm highly irritated with this issue. Are we going to get it a fix or is it a "don't use a screen protector then" type thing? Thanks.

-Dale

treeoflife · May 18, 2011, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iMJustAGuy

Actually it is true (maybe not all the time). And even the lady at AT&T said so the other day but I forgot all about it until mine wasn't working and I was searching the issue and came across this.

In any event, why is this? It really sucks that my sensor isn't working just because I have a screen protector. I have the id America Dryice case with the included screen protector and it makes the phone look flawless. But I'm highly irritated with this issue. Are we going to get it a fix or is it a "don't use a screen protector then" type thing? Thanks.

-Dale

Could anyone clarify this issue? I'm buying my dad a white iphone next week and I would like to get him a screen film as well. Thanks.

Alaerian · May 18, 2011, 04:53 PM

White iPhone 4.
Zagg InvisibleShield on both front and back.
No issues with either the proximity sensor or the flash. Sensor is covered by the shield, flash and camera lens are not via cutout.

May 2, 2011, 11:37 PM	#1
mattdo93 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SJ	Question about white iPhone 4 and current screen protectors Hey guys, I was wondering if the current screen protectors for the black iPhone 4 will work on the new white one? As you may know, there's a noticeable, new proximity sensor on the white iPhone 4 that isn't on the black, so are today's screen protectors compatible with it? Or do they need a new cutout for the proximity sensor now? __________________ 16 GB iPhone 5; 15" Macbook Pro (2012)
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May 3, 2011, 01:20 AM	#2
BlaqkAudio macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2008	They have the same style proximity sensor (the pill shape). It's just not noticeable on the black because the sensor is also black. It's more noticeable in direct sunlight. __________________ 2011 15" Macbook Pro, 2.0 GHz i7 quad core, 8 GB Mushkin 1333 MHz RAM, 512 GB Samsung 830 (10.8.3 12D78); 32 GB VZW iPhone 5 (6.1.3)
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May 3, 2011, 03:08 PM	#4
arliu macrumors member Join Date: May 2011	If you have a screen protector on the white iphone 4, the sensor wont work. When youre on a call the screen light will stay on.
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May 3, 2011, 08:40 PM	#7
mattdo93 Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SJ	Awesome. Thanks for the info guys __________________ 16 GB iPhone 5; 15" Macbook Pro (2012)
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May 3, 2011, 09:18 PM	#8
applefanatic32 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California	If this was true... Don't you think it would be a little more of a big deal among iPhone 4 users? As mentioned above, the screen protectors made for the Black iPhone 4 are completely compatible with the white iPhone 4! Looks like someone was attempting to make a quick buck by promoting "White iPhone 4 screen protectors"! Congrats on your new White device
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May 12, 2011, 12:11 AM	#11
ChubZ macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2010	my sgp rear protector was causing my flash to blowout pictures.
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May 18, 2011, 04:53 PM	#14
Alaerian Guest Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A barstool, Innis & Gunn in hand	White iPhone 4. Zagg InvisibleShield on both front and back. No issues with either the proximity sensor or the flash. Sensor is covered by the shield, flash and camera lens are not via cutout.
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