Samsung's smartphones have curved glass along the edges that have presented a significant challenge for makers of screen protectors. Despite watching the installation video, thoroughly cleaning the display, and exercising a high level of patience, the new ZAGG InvisibleShield Glass Curve Elite[1] didn't work out for me.
A decade ago, I used screen protectors on every device I owned. Glass companies have continued to improve display products and I don't use protectors on my smartphones today. Sometimes the phone screen gets scratched, but I never drop my phones so it is only through careless pocketing of change or rubbing together of other phones that causes problems for me.
I've tested quite a few screen protectors before and have put them on the displays of many family and friends so I consider myself the resident expert on installation. After being married for 25 years and helping raise three daughters, including coaching my youngest in soccer for 10 years, I am a very patient man as well. Despite my experience and patience, I was completely let down by this screen protector on the evaluation Galaxy S9 Plus I have on hand.
The InvisibleShield Glass Curve Elite protector is available now for $49.99. It is a piece of tempered glass, with a shock absorbent layer, and full screen adhesive that is designed to keep it in place. The protector doesn't extend all the way to the top, bottom, or sides so that a case may still work with the protector in place.
Installation
Inside the retail box, you will find complete installation instructions with a suggestion to view the installation video. To make sure I performed everything correctly, I went and watched the installation video before attempting the install.