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Does a tempered glass protector affect touch? What to check when buying

A well-fitted tempered glass protector usually does not affect touch. What does is the glass thickness, glass stuck only at the edges with an air gap in the middle, poor fit on a curved screen and incompatibility with an in-display fingerprint reader. “9H” on the box is scratch hardness, not unbreakability.

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Key points
  • Well-fitted glass usually does not affect touch.
  • Thick glass can weaken light touches.
  • Edge-glue glass leaves an air gap in the middle.
  • Choose compatible glass for in-display fingerprint readers.
  • “9H” is scratch hardness, not unbreakability.

01What to check when buying

FeatureEffect on touch
ThicknessThick glass can weaken light touches
Full adhesiveThe whole surface sticks; touch is passed on evenly
Edge adhesive onlyAn air gap stays in the middle; some areas respond poorly
Fit for curved screensIf it does not fit, edge touches are missed
Fingerprint compatibilityAn in-display reader struggles with incompatible glass
Privacy filterDarkens the screen from the side; can make it look dim

02What does “9H” mean?

“9H” describes scratch resistance on the pencil hardness scale. It does not mean the glass will not break in a drop; the protector takes the impact and cracks itself, helping to protect the screen underneath.

03If there is a problem after fitting

If touch weakened after fitting, telling the protector from the screen is covered in screen protector touch sensitivity, and making up for it with a setting in increase touch screen sensitivity. If the glass cracked, the state of the screen underneath is in cracked screen protector: is the screen damaged.

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04How to get your phone to us

Visit our store

Hasanpaşa Mh. Söğütlüçeşme Cd. No: 192 (opposite the mosque car park), Kadıköy. Monday – Friday 09:00 – 20:30 · Saturday 09:30 – 20:30 · Sunday: Please ask.

Send it by post

Free two-way shipping with our contracted carrier from anywhere in Turkey. Send the device without its case, in a well-protected box, with a note giving your phone number and the fault.

Motorbike courier

Within Istanbul you can send your device by motorbike courier; just send us your address and the fault on WhatsApp.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

Does tempered glass slow down touch?

Well-fitted glass usually does not; thick glass or glass stuck only at the edges can weaken response in some areas.

02

Does 9H mean unbreakable?

No; 9H describes scratch hardness. The glass can still break in a drop.

03

Which glass should go on a phone with an in-display fingerprint reader?

Choose glass whose packaging says it is compatible with in-display fingerprint readers; register your fingerprint again after fitting.

04

Will a screen replacement delete my data?

Data is usually preserved during a repair; still, you need to back up your data before the repair starts (backups are the customer’s responsibility).

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This is the place I have shopped at with endless trust and sincerity for 20 years, since the Cep Market days. I am so glad you are here; Teknoway is the only place for me.

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A very good business with friendly staff, and they answered every question I had in full. Thank you, Teknoway.

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A company I have known for a long time that helps in every way it can. I definitely recommend dropping by and at least listening to their ideas and advice.

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We had a screen protector fitted, and they gave us gifts I think were worth more than the screen protector. Most of all, thank you for the friendly welcome.

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Can looked after me very well and fixed the phone flawlessly. Thank you. When the repair was done, I realised I had left my phone with real experts.

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