Was packing for my move and just tossed my phone into a box, god knows what was in there, but it scratched my screen so bad 😭 My heart actually hurts. It’s survived every drop for so long, and now this… my poor screen 💔

Hello,

I’d like to know, if I buy a screen protector, is it recommended to choose one with an anti-glare coating, or is it not really necessary?
I’m referring to an iPhone 17 (standard model).

Thank you in advance for your reply.

Just bought the iPhone 17 Pro Max and I’ve had bad experiences with the Apple Store screen protector it cracked really fast. On my 16 Pro I ended up without any protection, and after one fall the screen cracked and I never fixed it so I had to replace the phone.

This time I want the best screen protector for iPhone 17 Pro Max, something strong but easy to install. I’m also thinking about a privacy screen protector for iPhone 17 Pro Max so people stop looking at what I’m doing in public.

Any recommendations for a reliable iPhone 17 Pro Max screen protector (clear, privacy, or tough edge-to-edge)?

I wanted to share my experience because I have now tried more than 14 screen protectors including ESR, Spigen, TORRAS, amFilm, Ailun, and even the official Belkin that the Apple Store installed using their machine. Every single one lifted at the edges (bottom left, the sides, and the top near the speaker).

At the Apple Store, they were initially confident the Belkin would work, but when it started lifting instantly, the manager told me there was “nothing they could do” because they “haven’t heard of this issue.” Since they did not classify it as a manufacturing defect, they refused to replace my device.

This was extremely frustrating because the Belkin protector is the one Apple sells for this phone, so if even that does not adhere properly, something is clearly not right.

When I called Apple Support later, they told me that they have not seen this issue reported internally, so they could not label it as a known defect. For context, Reddit, Amazon reviews, and MacRumors all have threads of users describing the exact same edge lifting problem. What made it even more frustrating is that the Apple Store said they cannot take online reports seriously because “people say anything on the internet” and it is not considered an official Apple source. So they dismissed every example I brought in even though the Belkin protector they installed themselves failed within seconds.

📢 So if anyone else is dealing with edge lifting on the iPhone 17 series, please report it directly to Apple Support.
The more people who report this, the faster it becomes a recognized issue instead of individual cases being dismissed as a simple “screen protector incompatibility.”

I am wanting to get a screen protector for my new iPhone 17 Pro but I'm having a hard time deciding on which brand to get. I'm getting overwhelmed with all the options and haven't seen too many reviews out there yet. So far I have heard good things about ESR Armorite Pro and FLOLAB (this one kinda pricey). Just wanted to get some suggestions and first hand experiences with any particular brand. Thanks in advance for your time and help!

I am super picky about my phone screens, and I’ve never used a screen protector as I’ve never liked the feel. I recently had the 15 pro max which had amazing durability against scratches - now upgraded to the 17 PM and I’ve heard it scratches easily.

Looking for a phone screen that really only needs to protect against scratches - no anti glare, privacy, not thick etc. Reviews? Recommendations?