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[General Accessories] mvc23:
Much Appreciated!

:good:Thank you for taking the time to post such a well constructed formulation to an often PITA project!
[General Accessories] Mystikalx:
great stuff! will apply on my next protector!
[General Accessories] Atom1cSt0ne:
nice work dude. !!! thanks alot !!!
[General Accessories] passlogin:
Cheers!, but i want to know, at step 5.

-----------Screen Protector

-----------Dust

<<<<<< the 'mop'

-----------Tab of scotch used to move the protector

Is that right, while the tab is still attached we stick the mop to the protector?
[General Accessories] laughingT:
this video shows mop method using blue painters masking tape. works same as scotch tape. this one also uses tape to make a hinge.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMPqDwVZzzM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[General Accessories] Dazed2u:
Great guide. I've never had much trouble with putting the protective film on phones, but kept running into problems trying to align on a tablet - not sure if it's just the larger area, or lack of alignment. I may redo my tablet cover using this guide. Thanks!
[General Accessories] illusion787:
Very useful video.

I like to turn on the hot shower to get it moist in the bathroom to prevent dust particles from getting under the screen protector
[General Accessories] jameski182:
Thanks to this video i perfectly put my screen protector with no hassle.:fingers-crossed:
[General Accessories] zlc1:
Wish I had ready this earlier. I put on a new screen protector this week and a single piece of dust got under my screen. Very frustrating.
[General Accessories] Anderone:
Great detailed guide, I'll refer back to this when I have to apply a screen protector on my phone the next time. When I last applied a screen protector on my phone I stupidly gripped the sticky bit underneath and left a huge oily thumb print on the inside of the protector.
[General Accessories] theGekkoST:
Not that this will help much people, but if you have a friend that works at Best Buy or just know one there they will usually install it for free for you. I got a buddy that does it like 3 times a day so every time I get a new one I just go to him to have it installed.
[General Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Very interesting I have always hated applying screen protectors. Thanks for the tips. I have found that using Ghost Armor seems to go on the easiest and best for me. I'm gonna have to remember to review this post next time I apply a screen protector.
[General Accessories] gerickjohn:
Nice Guide, useful techniques, but my Xperia Arc comes with a factory fitted screen protector. =|
[General Accessories] theonlyrick:
One more bit of advice...

Doing it in a place where there is less dust will help, regardless of whether there is a hot shower running (eg a bathroom/toilet/kitchen (room without carpet or soft furnishings)) or for people who work in IT, a comms or server room.

If this was useful, go on, click 'Thanks', this noob status is restrictive!

Cheers, Richard
[General Accessories] sgt.makaveli:
The bathroom tip is very usefull. I never thought of that. It used to take me 10 min just to keep dust from the screen.
[General Accessories] Zhenmuron:
Great guide! Been avoiding installing a screen protector on my tablet, but will give it a shot now :)
[General Accessories] MrKalach:
applying screen protectors always pisses me off haha im never satisfied with my job after im done. i gotta try this out next time.

thanks a lot for the guide!
[General Accessories] 'cooleagle':
Hello XDAites, :)

I request you to stop posting:

- 'Thanks this helped'

- 'Yeah Me too'

- '##Insert one liner here##'

- '##Insert one word here##'

The above type of posts here in the Accessories section and rather start hitting the thanks button.

If I find any such posts, I'm going to delete them & you may get banned, you have been warned !

Regards
[General Accessories] ednello:
Very Useful !!!

Very Useful !! thanks you for you all .. :good: I recomend this guide instead of another in other sites !! and for someone that think that this protector affect sensibility of screen, :eek: dont worry , is not true !!! :D
[General Accessories] cmputr:
The bathroom tip is great I never thought of that and I always have dust under the protector... THANKS!:good:
[General Accessories] XThe_GManX:
Something wrong with the pictures? I can't see them o.o
[General Accessories] r00t_user:
Thanks alot for this, I applied my screen protector with a few bubbles which I cannot remove due to a spec of dust. I will be applying a new one tomorrow to my galaxy nexus, hopefully I'll use this method as I will subscribe to the thread, thanks!
[General Accessories] NAZUnlimited:
+1 for pictures
[General Accessories] Obscurax:
I just trashed two screenprotectors for my nexus 7, argh i have no patience to do this :crying:
[General Accessories] redred89:
thanks for this helpful guide:)
[General Accessories] |RaVeR|:
Another tip: If you've got plenty of light, as this guide suggests, It's easy to get 'too perfectionist' about this.

If your protector is seated _perfectly_ and all you've got is a really tiny imperfection or bubble, just wait a few days rather that using adhesive over and over again. You'll only create more trouble.

I've even had really tiny bubbles disappear by themselves after a few days. Can't explain it, but it happened.

Also, after a few weeks, there will be so many scratches on the protector it all won't matter any more. You won't see the tiny imperfection any more, only scratches and you'll be happy you put the protector on and the scratches are not on the screen!
[General Accessories] kamilmirza:
thanks

thats quite a guide :D

thank you so much :good:
[General Accessories] yurann:
bathroom is a good suggestion

It is sometimes inconvenient, but depends on the place I guess
[General Accessories] gilbequick:
I don't think the steamy bathroom is such a great idea. You probably get more junk moving around that way than you would with a clean work space with no air movement.

I just plop down at the kitchen table, with clean hands, clean phone, clean squeegee and a cup of distilled water and go to town. I keep my fingers wet with the distilled water until it's squeegee time.

Squeegee.

Dry.

Done.

No special tricks.

Never had any issues.
[General Accessories] milzaaam:
great guide.. will try that next time..
[General Accessories] m1ghtysauc3:
Thanks. I stink at installing these.
[General Accessories] heroics_fantasy:
Very good guide even if i think it's really easy to install a screen protection.

I always use Brando and never got any prob' !
[General Accessories] sawa92:
thanks, will try this :)
[General Accessories] stonewash:
Thanx man...
[General Accessories] javiast:
Thank you very much for the detailed description. I will take them into consideration in my next device.
[General Accessories] soul1:
Thank u, i will try this!

Inviato dal mio Xperia U con Tapatalk 2
[General Accessories] dacuyancarlo:
Thanks for the great tutorial bro. Will try it next time.:good:
[General Accessories] meaien:
Hoping

Nice Guide

I hope they apply Hori technique on screen protector application they make things more easier
[General Accessories] emjaytee:
Thanks mate!
[General Accessories] nbrska:
helpful guide

thank you for this helpful guide i still needed two tries because english is not my motherlanguage but still thanks a lot!
[General Accessories] HeadKandy:
Major props for this :) Always had issues putting mine on, to the point of frustration where I've just given up and hoping it'll never scratch!

Gorilla glass is tough, but not THAT tough. I'll give this a try :)
[General Accessories] amputasi:
love this guide

very helpful guide.. i even printed and share it to my students.. hihihi
[General Accessories] papic7m:
good job guys ;)
[General Accessories] Poke851Le:
BIg thanks ! useful guide!!

:good:
[General Accessories] DigitalCoke:
Great Post

Wow, I'd pay some one for such a nice Set of instructions. Well done!
[General Accessories] android4temo:
Thanks for this tip. Really helps me out a lot. I am definitely not the Screen Protector Guru. Lol!
[General Accessories] Werewolfino:
Interesting, thanks. :)
[General Accessories] wgorham:
This has been great! This method has helped me put protectors on 3 different phones over the past year!
[General Accessories] dankko:
Thanks a lot.
[General Accessories] Sergiowlx:
Good guide, I hope it goes well when i put mine :D
[General Accessories] fixxxer0:
dust is the enemy

i never tried the shower thing... but it seems to accomplish the same goal as what i did.

i took a spray bottle filled with water and sprayed it all over the air where i was working to settle any airborn dust. it worked great. i did this 5minutes AFTER my first attempt sucked up about 10 pieces of dust.
[General Accessories] Alexei Volkoff:
Vikuiti films

I've been using Vikuiti films for years and must say the quality is top notch. Well worth the price. The tape trick is also the single most important technique I've learned. I makes a huge difference. With it, I've managed to install a screen protector on my 18.4" laptop with great precision. It is the only way to get a large screen protector aligned.

This is a very useful guide. :good: Congratulations to the OP.
[General Accessories] emdavis:
What a post!

What a post! Thank for sharing your expertise to us. Incredible piece of information. I hope you will share more.
[General Accessories] shomy_btc:
Very nice work, thanks
[General Accessories] tawrus80:
I started doing this a while back and have had success with it. The water carries dust particles with it when you squeegee it away. I just use plain water, though I'm sure soapy water would make it easier to re-position the film.
[General Accessories] rozak:
This article is one of the best I have found. It has helped me a lot in screen protector installations.

Thank you!
[General Accessories] XenRockSoftware:
Great technique, thanks for the information
[General Accessories] ryukaiser:
Wow, awesome. I will change ugly screen protector later. I hope bubble go away :(
[General Accessories] mauriru:
Tanks a lot for the guide, great idea do it in the bathroom
[General Accessories] zugif:
Awesome Guide. Thank you :D
[General Accessories] BL4Z3D247:
Awesome write up. Great minds must think alike because I've been putting them on like this since I bought my first smartphone(OG Droid). :victory:
[General Accessories] spkraul:
thanks
[General Accessories] Quinncy:
Useful guide!
[General Accessories] Youngers Plat-k:
Waw Awesome Guide sir :good: :D
[General Accessories] SmurfMervins:
Try this installation method on XShields. Testers Interested?

Bill.

You've given people an excellent guide to a hassle free installation. I noticed in your guide you made some recommendations on which screen protectors to purchase. I'm the team lead on a new brand of screen protector called XShields. Its an easy install film that doesn't feel rubbery. I'm looking for people to try these protectors and maybe writes some reviews. If anybody is interested let me know.

Great installation guide Bill
[General Accessories] tsomclovin:
Do this in the bathroom with a closed door and hopefully no ventilation, take a smoldering-hot shower so the place gets really humid, dry yourself and then apply the screen. The humidity weighs down the lint floating around and you won't get that hassle dirung the installation
[General Accessories] hotbaggy:
cool technique...
[General Accessories] rafus2004:
Great idea for the screens

Great idea and great technique, works fine for my phone..
[General Accessories] STM2121:
Works great, thanks...
[General Accessories] sphere314:
is it possible to clean up and re-use the removed screen protectors?

Thanks for this great guide.

Anyway the greatest problem I met is to prevent some dust grain from slipping in during the installation process.

I've also tried doing the installation in a water vapor filled bathroom with hot shower running. It surely reduces the dust grains and it's a great tip, but, anyway, 3/4 little dust grains always slips in, maybe because I'm too slow in the screen protector applying process and/or (mainly) because I'm applying a screen protector to a 10.1 tablet that has a greater surface, requires more time to be put on and has a greater chance to capture dust grains.

Recently I bought a Minisuit-Miniguard matte screen protector (x3 pack).

I've failed the application of the first one (also by doing some mistakes on my part). I removed it but, not having anymore the two protective layers covering it, it soon became rather impregnated with dust grains (damn electrostatics!)

I tried the second one. It went a little better but 3/4 grains of dust slipped in.

I've kept it (the little bubbles with the dust speckles in the center can be noticed only with the screen is off) but, if I wanted a "perfect installation" I'd have been left with a last chance.

My question is: is it possible to clean up the removed screen protectors after a blotched installation and try to re-use them?

Thanks for any help/advice :)
[General Accessories] hardmuzika:
Nce

sweet
[General Accessories] sethxavier:
thanks :D
[General Accessories] noshinju:
Nice..
[General Accessories] lexotan73:
Thanks
[General Accessories] coobot:
Wow, this is one amazingly informative guide. You even showed pictures with my phone so there is no mistakes to be made on my end lol.
[General Accessories] lamb69:
thank's for this guide
[General Accessories] crampedagain:
Great tips. Ruined my share of them over the years
[General Accessories] superRiyaz:
...

nyc...
[General Accessories] commiades:
Thanks, I wish I'd seen this earlier; I've ruined a few cheap covers with dust. Just about know what I'm doing now. Could risk buying a more expensive one, though I want the cover for anti-glare more than protection.
[General Accessories] pandajohn:
This is really good. Very good instructions~~
[General Accessories] koen1911:
Thanks, I like to use Spigen's Steinheils screenprotectors. I've used one on my iPhone 4s, then it followed towards my iPhone 5 and now my HTC One. They also include Dust Removal stickers so installation is super easy, and dusty mistakes can be dealt with easily as well. Now, with this guide it's going to be even more phenomenal.
[General Accessories] manianapai:
Is is a 8H hardness screen protector?
[General Accessories] 75seconds4:
thanks a lot man tht really heped others but one of the best thing to do is just have it done by the vendor
[General Accessories] Sillik:
Perfect timing, I ordered my protection yesterday!

Thanks.
[General Accessories] HIYinOR:
Excellent idea... the simple solutions that come from superior thinking.

I wish I had read this before the mediocre job I did on my Incredible... it is sad to see a thing of beauty become... less than. A bad paint job on a Ferrari... it's still a Ferrari but it's just, well... less than.
[General Accessories] ejeetguy:
applying screen protectors always pisses me off haha im never satisfied with my job after im done. i gotta try this out next time.

thanks a lot for the guide!
[General Accessories] brot2:
Nice guide. Let me just add one more hint. I used to do it pretty much the same way, but I figured out that using three "scotch tape handles" instead of two has a major advantage: when aligning the protector with the backing still on it, you can put two "handles" on one side of your phone (let's say the top where the speaker is) and make them stick to the potector AND the phone. Then you use your third "handle", lift the protector, remove the backing, and since there's a "hinge" (the one side that sticks to the phone), you don't have any aligning to do, just lower the protector to your phone and you're done.

Am I making sense? :D
[General Accessories] stargator:
This is very good tip , now all I need is to clean my existing screen protector and reapply it using this technique - Thanks
[General Accessories] igalan:
This all looks like piece cake until you try to apply a screen protector to an iPad, or anything this size :D .
[General Accessories] nohandle:
i alway put on protector like this:

get: lint-free cloth, quality screen protector (i use clear ones from Brando because these are probably the best you cen get here in czech republic), powder free or preferably vinyl gloves

1) get idea of the desired placement of the protector

2) clean the display and put it on table (or whatever is your workplace) and cover it with the cloth

3) put on gloves, try to not touch anything else then the protector and mobile phone during the whole process

4) take the cloth of the phone and gently blow air on the display to get rid of all the residue dust (dont blow hard, you will spit on it and will have to start over:D)

I prefer placing the phone with its longer side to me so i can take the protector between mi thumb and pointer finger and start from right to left.

5) gently bent the protector and get the down cover of it about half-way off (bend it to backside and hold it back with your left hand- this will help you not to touch the protector itself, but have a good grip of it)

6) align the protector with the phone and apply about one centimeter to the display

7) review the positioning and if you are satisfied with the positioning, take the cloth to your right hand and slowly polish the protector from center to sides so you get rid of any bubbles (here you have just the first centimeter or two of the protector on the display)

8) slowly apply rest of the protector as you did in step 7

the main thing is: use latex (powder free) or vinyl gloves, it does not leave a mark when you touch the protector (but still try to not touch it :))
[General Accessories] JoeLithium:
This thread should be stickied.

Thanks so much. This is brilliant and well thought out.
[General Accessories] verbuyst:
thanks for your effort to write this down, wish I had this before when I did it on my Wildfire. But with my I9000 I can try it again.
[General Accessories] jmwarren85:
Instead of using soapy water, I always lightly spary the sticky side of the screen protector with either isopropyl alcohol or window cleaner.

This way, you can reposition the protector and then squeegie out any bubbles and the dust follows them out. Then because the solution is alcohol based, it dries quickly.
[General Accessories] starkmapper:
Absolutely love the clear adhesive tape handles and dust collector!

Will be trying this when my girlfriend puts her phone next to her keys again...

What's the use of compartments in a purse of you put everything in the same compartment!

....

....

Thanks for the guide though :-)
[General Accessories] ephestione:
This guide seems geared towards the "good quality" screen protectors, the ones with double thickness that cost 2-3euro a piece, and I've never gone for those, and paying that much for a piece of transparent plastic is a theft IMO. That's why I've always bought the cheapo protectors in packs of at least 6, at a cost of 30c per piece.

Thos are way thinner tho, and require triple attentions for air bubbles, for which I use a credit card to push the film on the screen as I go.

The part where your guide is useful, and for which I'm giving you a thanks, is the suggestion of using scotch tape both as a handle and a dust remover. Who know why I've never thought of it before ;)
[General Accessories] BillTheCat:
@brot2

Absolutely you can use 3 'handles'. The shape and cutouts for each protector will vary, and I presumed that users would figure out for themselves that if two worked, that in individual cases, three might be better. I'll amend the post accordingly. As to anchoring your protector to the phone first, the trick is that it has to be exactly positioned before you start and peeling the sheeting can introduce shift and dust, so you won't have an opportunity to spot problems and correct as you go. But you make a good point.

@ igalan

Yes, you're right, which is why in your case three 'handles' would work better (see above).

@MuF123

Thanks for the suggestion. I was going to comment on that aspect, but had no way to document the difference between a bubble and dust speck - and I wasn't about to intentionally introduce one to my machine just for the sake of writing the guide. ;-) However you're right, and I'll include your comments when I edit the post again.

@frottage and jmwarren85

Yes, you could use slightly soapy water or alcohol, but as noted, there are risks involved. For me, it's just not worth taking the chance. However anyone is welcome to experiment as they wish.

@ephestione

LOL! I going to comment about not skimping by buying the cheapest POS protector one could find, but didn't want to offend anyone. Yes, this is aimed at the better protectors. I'll comment on this When I amend the post.
[General Accessories] KLoNe1:
What id the difference between the different Vikuiti screen protectors? I was looking to get one before my SGS2 i9100 arrives, but there is like 5 different screen protectors available. Yes, it's easy to assume that the 'more expensive one is better', but that's certainly not always true.

Kind regards.

BTW: Great article write up :)
[General Accessories] Fatal4u:
ThanXxx, VERY useful guide!!! Stick it in every device's forum, because you didn't notice that it is very important unless you ruine a few... =)))
[General Accessories] elknimrod:
tried it...didn't work very well

Well I just got through trying to install the Write-Shield on my HD2. I got two of them. not knowing that I'd use both.

The first one went on with bubbles, I tried lifting and tape and squeegee but I just couldn't get rid of the bubbles and the edges never stuck.

So I tried again with the spare, this time really, really making sure there was nothing on the screen. Same deal. Couldn't get rid of the bubbles and the edges didn't stick.

I took off a Zagg to do this as it was showing signs of age, then I found out you can get a free replacement from Zagg, DOH! Just pay the $3.99 shipping.

The Zagg does use fluid, but I had no problems with it and it stuck well with no bubbles, because with the fluid it's really easy to squeegee them out, and it really sticks well.

Thanks for the great guide, though.

Ed
[General Accessories] BillTheCat:
Wow. Sorry to hear about the troubles. Sounds like you didn't start laying the sheet down from a corner or the edge. Or, is it possible you had dust or debris under the screen which would cause bubbling? Also, because you say the edges never stuck, that suggests the sheet might not have been centered, or you tried using the wrong layer of material - if I recall, the WriteShield sheets have 2 layers that must be peeled off. One protects the adhesive, the other covers the sheet itself. Sometimes it's confusing to know which one is which. I never had a problem with this method and the protector on my HD2 was perfect.
[General Accessories] nikzDHD:
Thank you for this guide :o
[General Accessories] irwige:
great guide! i used to use a sewing pin to remove dust by slowly and lightly dragging it away, cant believe i didnt think of using tape! the humid room is good too! thanks heaps!
[General Accessories] bovcan:
yep, this is good to buy. I laready skrached my touch scr. a litlle.
[General Accessories] rebel377:
Big thanks for you:)
[General Accessories] knowallyoudont:
Very helpful! Thank you!
[General Accessories] PitSchnass:
Many thanks! It helps me a lot!

Gesendet von meinem LG-P990 mit Tapatalk 2
[General Accessories] H3artbrok3n:
thanks alot!
[General Accessories] TheFatHobbits:
Thank you!
[General Accessories] icang16:
nice info :good:
[General Accessories] elparkiro:
Perfect technique!! bookmarked for the next time i need to do it!!!
[General Accessories] mjalil:
thanks for the tutorial
[General Accessories] mani317:
nice tutorial

Thanks dude...nice tutorial
[General Accessories] halop2k:
no bubbles.. thanks dude
[General Accessories] klantballe:
awesome, bookmarked for future use
[General Accessories] LejEndME:
thanks
[General Accessories] iNfeKTziA:
Thanks alot man !!
[General Accessories] gowtham121:
Thanks !

lol, the sticky tape thingy really helped me :)
[General Accessories] yuskhayru:
good info.:good:
[General Accessories] ssicilian:
Thanks ..
[General Accessories] hex_code:
Thank you, next time i will try this one also. Successed earlier.