What full-cover glass is
A standard glass protector stops a little short of the screen's edge. Full-cover glass reaches right to it, usually with a black border printed round the edge that lines up with the phone's own. On phones whose screen curves down at the sides, full-cover glass is shaped to follow the curve, so the edges are protected too and no clear strip is left bare. It suits anyone who wants the whole front covered and an edge that looks finished.
The glass in this range
The full-cover glass here today is high-definition tempered glass, sold in packs of two or three. There is glass made for Samsung Galaxy S and A phones, including glass listed as working with the fingerprint reader in the screen, and curved glass for Redmi Note 14 and Note 15 phones, Pro and Pro Plus models included. Choose your exact model on each product page.
Full cover and your case
Because full-cover glass reaches the edge, a tight case can press on it and lift a corner, which lets in dust and shows as a pale patch round the edge. Fit the glass first, then put the case on and check the edges. A soft case is more forgiving than a hard one, so silicone and soft cases and clear cases are a good match. If your case grips the screen edge hard, plain tempered glass that stops short of the edge may suit better.
Curved screens: glass or film
Curved glass has to be shaped exactly to the curve, and on some screens it sits a fraction proud at the edge. Hydrogel film bends to follow any curve, which makes it the choice where glass will not sit flat, though glass resists scratches better. The guide to screen protectors sets out the difference.
Questions people ask about full-cover glass
Will my fingerprint reader still work?
Samsung advises registering your fingerprints again after fitting a new protector, and says thick, glass or patterned protectors can stop prints being read. Do that first, before deciding it does not work.
Why is there a halo round the edge?
Usually a corner that has not stuck down, often because of dust or a case pressing on it. The guide to fitting a screen protector covers lifting and refitting.
Can I use full-cover glass on a folding phone?
On the outer screen. Samsung says not to remove the film fitted to the inner screen at the factory.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives.
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