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crislee

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May 26, 2014
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I am trying to find a screen protector that goes edge-to-edge all the way to the metal bezel, but transparent, but I can not find any in the market.

I find couple, but it has that black border on the glass protector, I don't want that, I want 100% transparent.

Do you know any?

Thanks.
 
TETHYS Glass Screen Protector Designed for iPhone Xs Max (6.5") [3-Pack] [Edge to Edge Coverage] Full Protection Durable Tempered Glass for Apple iPhone Xs MAX Guidance Frame Included (Pack of 3) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FQY28GR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tECmCbVTC51N9

This is the one I have been using on my iPhone XS Max since launch day and can’t recommend enough.

Cheers!
 
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TETHYS Glass Screen Protector Designed for iPhone Xs Max (6.5") [3-Pack] [Edge to Edge Coverage] Full Protection Durable Tempered Glass for Apple iPhone Xs MAX Guidance Frame Included (Pack of 3) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FQY28GR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tECmCbVTC51N9

This is the one I have been using on my iPhone XS Max since launch day and can’t recommend enough.

Cheers!
Thanks, but that one has a black border at the edge. I want a full transparent, no black edge.
 
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I was searching the forum to see if anyone had an answer to this exact topic, and it dawned on me why this type of product likely doesn't exist.

A transparent edge-to-edge glass screen protector with a curved edge will likely cause a lensing effect at the edge. I suspect you'd see either chromatic aberration or moiré in the curved sections. This is likely why all edge-to-edge displays come with a black border.
 
The Belkin one applied in the apple store (when they re-open) are curved and go edge to edge. Not cheap but fit perfectly, the I store fit uses a jig to get perfect alignment. Also if you break one Belkin has them covered under warranty.

I always have them fitted on new phones.
 
The Belkin one applied in the apple store (when they re-open) are curved and go edge to edge. Not cheap but fit perfectly, the I store fit uses a jig to get perfect alignment. Also if you break one Belkin has them covered under warranty.

I always have them fitted on new phones.

I have the Belkin one. It has a black border like all the others.

The OP is looking for a curved edge-to-edge without the black border.
 
Mine doesnt have a black border
Doesn’t that one still have a sharp edge?

I’ve used the Belkin Tempured Curve screen, & whilst it‘s edges were curved nicely, the black borders were too wide & actually encroached onto the screen....very poor design by a supposedly reputable brand...Belkin are very overpriced for what you get imo...
 
Doesn’t that one still have a sharp edge?

I’ve used the Belkin Tempured Curve screen, & whilst it‘s edges were curved nicely, the black borders were too wide & actually encroached onto the screen....very poor design by a supposedly reputable brand...Belkin are very overpriced for what you get imo...

Hard to photograph but here you go

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I was searching the forum to see if anyone had an answer to this exact topic, and it dawned on me why this type of product likely doesn't exist.

A transparent edge-to-edge glass screen protector with a curved edge will likely cause a lensing effect at the edge. I suspect you'd see either chromatic aberration or moiré in the curved sections. This is likely why all edge-to-edge displays come with a black border.
They do exist, I've seen them. But they are really hard to find. Aliexpress should have at least one model of these but as I said, you'll spend hours in searching for it, especially with all those fake images.
 
I was searching the forum to see if anyone had an answer to this exact topic, and it dawned on me why this type of product likely doesn't exist.

They do in fact exist, but you are right on all the rest. The companies that make them don't put adhesive on the outer edges - they just let the glass curve around unsupported. This solves a bunch of the alignment/fitment issues, but introduces unwanted effects of its own.

Having a black (or white) border hides the curved optical effects, the visibility of the adhesive edge, and the dust that will invariably end up under the border.

Here is one listing from Amazon - this company makes them for multiple models. This is what @crislee asked for, but read the reviews before deciding if this is what you actually want.....


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