How to stick a bubble-free phone screen protector properly at home

The presence of a film on the screen of the smartphone protects against scratches and damage. After understanding how to properly paste a protective film on your phone, you can avoid common mistakes.

Types and characteristics of films

There are several types of films for smartphones. Different options differ not only in appearance, but also in other characteristics. To make the choice of a suitable variety, it is worth getting acquainted with their characteristics.

mirrored

The special thing about the mirror coating is that it acts like a normal mirror when the phone is in locked mode. The film does not affect touch screen operation or image quality. The mirror protection is made of a unique material, while having an affordable cost.

Bright

Compared to other varieties, glossy protection offers the best image quality. The transparency rate reaches 99%. The disadvantages are: the worst sliding of the finger on the screen, the formation of scratches during prolonged use.

Mast

The matte film does not leave fingerprints, but the image quality is slightly reduced unlike the glossy version. Transparency is 95%, but thanks to this, the owner of the smartphone will have less eye strain during long-term use of the gadget.

Functions

Modern protective covers for smartphones are made of a three-layer material. Each of the layers has an individual function:

• the top layer provides scratch resistance;
• the middle one is the base and performs the function of absorbing ultraviolet rays;
• the lower part, made on the basis of silicone, allows adhesion to the surface of the screen without the use of additional agents.

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Removal of the old

If you want to change the protection, you must first remove the old one. To do this, just gently lift one of the edges and pull the protection upwards.

New cover

The bonding of the new protection must be done according to a specific technology. To eliminate the inconvenience of further use of the smartphone, you need to perform several preparatory steps, arm yourself with materials and put on clean gloves for work.

Coaching

The preparation stage plays an important role, because it largely depends on how the protection will be glued correctly and efficiently. Preparation requires the creation of appropriate conditions for further work.

Premises

Apply the case to the smartphone screen in a well-lit, clean room. The bright light helps the protection adhere evenly, and the absence of dust and dirt prevents them from entering the gap between the screen and the film.

Tools

With good skill, it is possible to glue the protection without specialized tools. Performing the procedure with a little experience, it is better to prepare a basic set of tools so as not to damage the film and perform work efficiently.

Screen cleaner, antistatic agent, or regular alcohol

The surface of the screen must be perfectly clean before applying the protection. You can wipe down your smartphone with regular alcohol, an anti-static agent, or a liquid specially created to clean electronic screens. The use of the latter option is optimal, since the liquid, due to its composition, does not leave streaks on the screen and effectively removes dirt. After cleaning, do not touch the screen before coating.

A plastic card

A simple plastic card is used to smooth the film onto the screen. Simply place the card on one of the bases and gently slide it to the one opposite. If small bubbles form, you can use a plastic card to bring them to the edge to remove the accumulated air.

It is recommended to use an unnecessary card in case of damage.

Microfiber cloth

Rubbing the phone screen with a microfiber cloth removes fingerprints, dirt and dust. You can use a wiping cloth after applying the film or at the stage of cleaning the screen with a specialized liquid.

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stationery tape

As an analogue of a protective coating, you can use stationery tape. The advantage is that the method is cheap, but if possible, it is better to take a film of a suitable size, which fits the screen size, it will be easier to glue it.

Additionally, stationery tape may be required when applying professional protection. If bubbles remain under the coating due to dust penetration, you should:

• cut 2 tapes;
• stick the first part on the film to raise it above the screen;
• superimpose the second segment on the area of ​​the screen where the dust remains;
• return the film to its original position and smooth it.

Preparing the protective film

When preparing the protective coating, it is enough to perform a few simple steps. Especially:

1. Make sure to match the movie size and phone screen. The universal film does not fit some models.
2. Check the integrity of the protection.
3. Wipe the surface to remove dust.

Degrease the screen of the smartphone

Before gluing, the smartphone screen must be carefully degreased. To do this, moisten the towel with a liquid containing alcohol and gently wipe the screen, trying not to leave smudges or streaks.

Sticker

After completing all the preparatory work, you can proceed to the direct gluing of the protection. The following steps should be performed sequentially:

1. Clean and disinfect the smartphone screen using specialized tools.
2. Pre-apply a screen protector to check if the buttons, camera, speaker, and microphone overlap.
3. Remove the packaging from the bottom of the lid. A protective film is in the outer packaging to prevent damage.
4. Place the protection at the bottom of the smartphone screen. If your phone has a mechanical center button, it's best to center it first, then flatten the edges.
5. Carefully peel off the top layer and make sure there are no bubbles or dust on the screen.
6. If there are any dust particles left on the screen, you will need to remove them.

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Remove excess dust

When gluing the film, air bubbles almost always appear, which does not mean insufficient quality of protection or poor performance of actions. It is difficult to paste the bubble-free protective coating the first time even with such experience. If after pasting the cover, air bubbles remain on the entire surface of the screen, you need to slide the card in plastic over the screen to squeeze air out of the edges.

When removing dust particles on the screen, you can use office tape or blow off foreign matter by partially lifting the film. When performing this procedure, you must be extremely careful not to damage the protective coating and not to move the edges. If you make a mistake, you will have to re-paste.