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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ludoo:
I though about the needle, but imho the cutter is better, *if you keep it flat*: you have a much larger area and works better as a wedge, plus it's easier to handle so less risk to scratch the glass. But the main thing is one should be comfortable with a tool, so whatever works best for each of us. :)

What's really important is continually applying alcohol to soften the glue, and working from underneath the ASF to raise it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Eddiemc:
A good advice for those who take the film off, is to get liquid oleophobic coating.

It is great to reapply to phones after a while regardless, to fix blotches that will occur where we touch the screen the most.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] DarkSandmaN:
what is with sensitive of screen when u remove sheet? my screen is to sensitive with sheet i cant imagin how sensitive it would be without sheet?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ludoo:
It felt fine without the ASF for the little while I kept it without a protector. It feels much better than with the ASF now that I have a tempered glass protector on. ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mistororange:
I used sort of my own method, with the help of this thread, it went well and left no scratches, so thought I would make a small image tutorial, of how I did it. hopefully this helps someone out.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mistororange:
final step
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] bilalfouzi:
For anyone who has removed the shatter proof sheet... does the glass itself on the device scratch easily or is it more resistant?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] blueether:
The glass is dragontail so shouldn't scratch like the ASF
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] calinormy:
No it won't but you better protect with a new screen protector. I had a 2 hours work to remove the original asf but after that is all ok.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] chester2011:
213

took the back shatter proof screen protector off

fairly easy logo stayed on
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Super_Sport:
success

Took me over an hour. With a razor blade. Work it on very carfully. Step by step and after its removal, i used nail polisher remover. The touch feeling is way better then before. All the negative is that small residues of plastic are between the screen and the frame but you could hardly see them. Very small to bee seen.

Looks like a nexus series now. Pretty cool. Try it yourself !
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] alia5:
i have a pretty big nasty scratch on my 3 week old ultra, you can really feel it and it looks terrible

Would peeling the asf off? since its a really nasty scratch

how big and deep were your scratches?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] huertae1985:
As I was changing my pants I dropped the belt buckle softly on the screen and it dented what at the time seemed to be the screen! Luckily if was this piece of s%@# asf! So is very tiny hole but it is on a viewable part of the screen! At first I thought of leaving it as is but a days go by I just can't get the idea out of my head to do it! So as soon as I get my screen protectors I'll be removing them both and report back! Wish me luck!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] alia5:
So. took me 2 hours to get the ASF off...

No scratches anymore :) Definetly recommended !

Also the phone looks a lot sleeker without the sony logo, i quite like it

I also did put a tempered glass protector on ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mailme45:
I was able to use those particular blades when I did this and it made a huge difference. The trick was to just wiggle the blade and let it do the work. Mine came off the front in 3 big pieces, and a few smaller ones.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] shadowcore:
How does the glass feel after removing the ASF? I plan on removing it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dannejanne:
Not good. Like glass really. It becomes a fingerprint magnet and dirt really gets stuck because the glass underneath doesn't have any oleo phobic treatment. I regretted removing mine when I had it. Better use another protector if you remove it.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] baldotto:
For those of you that used acetone and/or alcohol to dissolve the glue: did any of it get between the frame and the glass, thus affecting the waterproof seal of the phone? I have a scratch on the screen that is bothering, me enough to try removing the screen protector, but not sure if losing the waterproofing is worth it.

Thanks for anyone that replies.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dannejanne:
I had no problem with that.

Sent from my MX4
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] raundown:
Has anyone tried using suction cups? Would it be too strong it will pull the glass off the screen?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] qwasz123:
I applied rainX on my screen, it now feels better than the day I got it. I highly recommend it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dannejanne:
I did those tricks to but in the end it got very greezy anyway. Not as good as plain oleophobic treated glass. Can't beat that.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] leo5111:
how can i tell if it is on? its the c6802 usa version if sony logo is still on that means its the protector is on there?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hell1:
hlo.. sir i have one doubt.. i had bought a new z u.. can i apply tempered glass or screen protector on asf? will there be any issue? any issues regarding touch or something?? ..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Eddiemc:
Removing the shatterproof layer was the best investment/ 1 hour of my life spent!

The stupid layer was full of scratches from 6 months use, removing it was like getting a new phone.

I used nail polish and the ebay tools linked to in an earlier post in this thread (a little flat scalpel) half an hour to get it off, half an hour to remove the leftover glue)

I'm now using a tempered glass protector with oleophobic coating, and it's working well. I normally hate screenprotectors and I never use them, but I had to have some oleophobic coating of some sort and the glass protector was a nice trade off to get that.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gideonMorrison:
I read somewhere that it goes way faster if you heat up the ASF/screen prior starting to peel away. It's glue underneath so it makes sense. Can anyone confirm?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] raundown:
Yes it does. You phone will die quicker too
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gideonMorrison:
Not when it's turned off. We're talking about warmth, not severe heat. It wouldn't get as hot as a overheating processor.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] raundown:
It's not just the processor that's in the phone. But it does make sense the film will come off easier. I didn't do that to mine tho.

I think there is just no simple way of taking the film out with normal household products. It's going to take as long as some operations but the end result is so worth it.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mrlg35:
OK, here's my experience. I had lots of scratches on my screen, so despite terrible stories, I decided to remove the protector.

Here's how I did it: First - I removed the protector completely with a stationery knife (or use a blade). Second - I removed the glue (lots of it) with 95% ethanol (bought in a drug store) by applying it on the surface and scraping with a stationery knife (or blade). Third - to make my screen shine, I used the same 95% ethanol with a gauze.

In the end my "Z Ultra" looks like newly bought. There're no scrathes left after scraping with a blade.

Recommendations: If your device has annoying scratches, don't hesitate, it takes time and some nerve but it's worth it. Don't forget to apply new screen protector immediately, as the screen is prone to scratches unlike Gorilla Glass. ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] pckoloji:
I finally got my XZU and it was dirty cheap thanks to the terrible scratches at front and back. So the best option was to remove both ASFs. Back came out in a minute. Front was PITA and took 3 hours. Multiple pieces but at the end I decided to use hot air and it helped a lot.

I positioned a 1400W hair drier next to it, blowing non stop but not hot enough to burn my fingers. That did the trick and started to came out easily.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dimex:
How many of you removed the ASF and didn't apply anything on the glass afterwards?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dimex:
You definitely don't need any fancy materials. All I used was this:

and some rubbing alcohol.

Basically, I started at the corner, and once it lifted, put the wedge underneath and zig-zagged across like a zamboni, a little bit at a time. I didn't see anyone else mention this, but once I peeled up enough, I poured (yes, poured) rubbing alcohol underneath the ASF. It pooled and remained underneath, which made the removal process easier. I didn't need to reapply as it was always in contact with the screen/glue.

Everything came off in 2 big pieces and it took me maybe 45 min from start to cleanup.

I used a healthy helping of rubbing alcohol, paper towel, and elbow grease to remove the glue afterwards. I washed the gunk off under the sink about halfway through and then finished off. Our devices are waterproof, don't see why anyone was stressing.

This thread made me expect the worse, but it wasn't bad at all.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Davraaz:
If we using z ultra without any new screen protector so scratches came on screen or not
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SonyFanboy:
You guys are amazing. My wife followed the steps here to remove the screen protector and the phone looks beautiful! It took her about an hour, using a safety razor, and acetone. She's a chemist and found that the timing of the acetone was important, but the larger size blade on the safety razor blade made it go quickly. She dipped the blade in the acetone and was able to do large sections at once. It took more time to get the glue off than the screen protector. She recommends using a couple socks, because the lint on them clumps into the glue, preventing it from resticking to the glass.

Thanks everyone who has contributed to this thread. My phone looked so bad after I dropped it. I thought I was going to be stuck with it looking bad. Thanks! This is the best phone.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SUPERUSER:
I did this again on my second z ultra I bought.

The first attempt failed and melted the plastic removing only it leaving the glass intact impossible to remove.

So today I gave it another go, either succeeding or having to transplant an old original screen onto this body which is a difficult task.

I found two surgical blades in a box which was the perfect tool for this job!

https://www.swann-morton.com/product/16.php

I started to scrape the screen holding the blade at a low angle against the glass from right to left and it started to shred the material throwing small glass particles all over me.

After a few minutes my hands started to itch, it really was like handling glass fiber.

Each scrape from side to side took about 2 or 3mm glass with it. I lubricated the blade with some acetone to make it easier.

After an hour or so the whole panel was cleared off the material and I began to pour acetone on the screen and scour the surface with the abrasive side of a sponge.

I took the last off with some jif or cif or whatever they call them self these days.

The panel is fine, but its not perfectly clear. There still is sticky points left which is very hard to get rid of.

I'm not going to apply my tempered glass screen protector because it won't work.

I might try to remove the working screen from the old body and see how that goes.

And maybe I will try to transplant the parts but its hard because this whole phone is glued together unlike the honami which is put together with screws like any other phone.

Sony even though they made a beautiful phone its quality sucks and repairability is meant to be non-existent!

For example if the flex cable breaks during the transplant its game over, that's the risky part.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
Yes. Its best without one .. stuff really pops out. I am to afraid to use it without though the gorrilla glass 3 wont scratch easy
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unk_damnation:
Ehh, sony is kidding us. Why would they put a BRITTLE plastic sheet if they want it to act as a "shatterproof" film? And I thought to hold a broken glass together we would need a flexible film. :what:

Sony you're getting really weird...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
Man the amount of glue they use its not going anywhere , trust me.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SUPERUSER:
why do I feel more and more tempted to do this myself when I read about it!? :silly:

I would love to have the ZU look like a sleek sony "nexus" kinda phone wihout the logo on the front running CM10.2.. only its hella big and it's a SONY Xperia Z Ultra. And no one ever knows who's sitting next to me on the bus or the train what phone that is Im holding in my hand. :D eh calm down now

Can you post some pictures on the phone how it looks without the anti-shatter film?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] CCJ22:
Pics of no logo please.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mlee1999:
Here are a couple pictures. The protector was made from a very odd material.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dc82:
Fancy seeing you here. that sucks Mike
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mlee1999:
Ha ha. Hey Dan. I like it better without the plastic screen protector and logo on front. I would not recommend undertaking the task unless your Ultra is scratched or has blemishes. Too difficult compared to previous Xperias.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] dc82:
Thanks Sony
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gcg000:
I just finished removing that stupid shatter proof film! it took me more than 3 hours. i removed the one on the back too

---------- Post added at 06:02 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:59 AM ----------

P.S: removing the back shatter proof film is much easier ! no glue or what so ever.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] unk_damnation:
The second picture is a naked glass screen? Or have you already applied an anti-glare screen protector there? Seems like an anti-glare is there to me...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] mlee1999:
Good to know the back is easier than the front.

No, mine is still naked until I hear about some of the reviews on the tempered glass.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] prbdave:
I took the films off my Xperia Z and have run if for 6 months without any protection. No scratches and never regretted it. Once I decide I am not going to on-sell my ZU I will rip the films off it too. Much crisper display and less scratches - the film scratches easy.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Zamboney:
Just don't drop the soap (ZU) in the shower, guys...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] nichzv7:
best tool for removing?

i've been spending a day using needles and only suceed removing 1/4 of the asf ... any tools recommended ?? :highfive:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SUPERUSER:
Make the screen warm being careful so the adhesive gets soft and sticky.

ONLY if you know what you doing, try CAREfully wet down the edge of the sheet with aceton/nail polish remover. Perhaps it dissolves the glue.

Perhaps a guitar plectrum, butterknife or some tiny knife that don't scratch will help.

Use only plastic tools if you're not sure of what you doing to avoid scratches, otherwhise I would use a scalpel or razorblade.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] hazmat28:
were the sony, xperia and nfc logos printed on the film as well?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gcg000:
No
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] velvetmxo:
does removing the sheets take away from the water and dust resistant?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Wybo:
Nope
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AndyGarton:
Yes same experience here, the rear sheet comes off really easy, the front though is an absolute nightmare!
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
Interesting. I wonder why the back is different. Why did you decide to remove the back one ? I can really see much advantage to it . I guess once its greats real beat up I will do it
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
Default best tool for removing?

i've been spending a day using needles and only suceed removing 1/4 of the asf ... any tools recommended ??

I used a small flat razor blade 1/4 of an inch to slide under slowly very small sections of the protector and then peeled/broke them off and repeated took about an hour or 2 to complete along with the nail polish remover on adhesive.

Be careful with nail polish remover use sparingly in middle of screen . you dont want to affect the glue holding the glass in
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] val5:
If you remove it, how about the guarantee... I read somewhere, if you remove it, then the guarantee become void?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AndyGarton:
You answered the question really - I hate scratches on a phone and the ASF scratches much more easily than glass.

I also have a tablet Z and it uses the same film type front and rear - both very easy to remove.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
Tempered Glass Screen

I just recieved my tempered glass screen protector. I will let you guys know how it works tonight.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] cholepuree1:
where did you buy yours from? I've checked armorz and spigen. they haven't released it yet..
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
Ebay - http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=331009647008
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TheKing89:
Help please

I tried to remove the ASF . Failed .....Now i have a Corner that is peeled off and two big scratches on the ASF but i dont get it off. Can somebody please help me :crying:

I will give also somebody some Money to make it for me thats not the Problem the main is that the ASF is off.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
Dont panic . I did the same. You just need the right tool and some patience. I am sure the glass is not scratched. Hang in there. I busted a small 5 mm section off a razor knife and used that . A tool like this may be better.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/16pcs-Craft...513?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e7fc0c471

See the first two blades upper left . Thats what I would use. You can find them at craft stores.

Again be patient go slow and you will get it. Remeber it doesnt come off in a sheet but little chips (pain in the ass)

-Jason
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] TheKing89:
So on .......I am ****ed up . I tried to remove it ! Maybe some get it ....Im not a Pro and I dont get it ! I tried about half an hour and only some Chips fall down......that was it.

Then i saw that my razorblade which i used very softly scratched the Screen very badly ! Visible and Thanks Goodness not in the Display Area.

Maybe You Got it but my phone is ****ed up now it Looks like **** and i cant remove myself the ASF . Anyone knows a professional where I can drop it !
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] jutley:
I dont get it why would you want to take of the anti shatter proof film just whack a screen protector over it tbe screen still looks great messing with the ASP film on a £600 phone is risky.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
I doubt that , you probably still seeing left over protector .. i kinda thought the same at first

.. make sure you have the flat of the blade pressed firmly and not the point .. I dont think you can scratch gorilla glass3 with a razor blade
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
because the ASP scratches easy and once that happens you live with scratches or take it off.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SUPERUSER:
the z ultra got gorilla glass 3????? or u just gessing now? :silly:
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
google search (its your friend) says gorrilla glass on back and dragon tail on front
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
Dragontrial Glass test

See , no scratches

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84z_BIrLlp4

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[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Looks pretty easy on the Z1.

[YOUTUBE]Pzxq-90NUIY[/YOUTUBE]
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] AndyGarton:
Don't be misled by the Z1, it's much much harder on the Ultra.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
I hear the back sheet is more like the Z1 its the front of the ULTRA you need to watch out for .
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
Have any of you considered this will most likely void warranty?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
What warranty ? I bought a HongKong phone in Canada . Importers do not typicaly get warranties.

That said some people have reported they still recieved the warranty support on the Xperia Z's but some reports say they have been rejected also.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] SpyderTracks:
Fair enough, not gonna affect you. Guess the Z had a film that was easily removed, didn't have to be forceably cut away... I'm sure there are some involved if not watching this thread who do rely on warranties, just give them pause for thought.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] gcg000:
True
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LucKyPunk:
Here are pics of my progress took me less than an hour. Its hard to remove because its glass laminated plastic so it breaks off in chunks as opposed to peeling off in a single piece . Although Sony states there is gorilla glass there I'm doubting that as I have two small scratches (presumably from this process?) Anyway go slow and if you use a razor blade like I did don't chop off a finger! I used Goo Gone to get the remaining adhesive off.. worked like a charm

I put on the Skinomi protector afterwards, Going to give it overnight to cure but it's probably coming off tomorrow morning (too much drag on the finger/stylus)

-LP
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] avetny:
Fuking sony
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
Wow scratches ? I used a razor blade also .. clean as a whistle . You sure its not just gunk still on it ? Just make sure your razor blade is flat on the glass .. a craftmans razor knife works better than a blade I bet
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
I installed the Tempered Glass Protector !!!!!! . Took me a second try to get one air bubble out, but after that its great. The magnetic dock is a bit tight but works. Its real nice to have a glass surface and have the screen protected at same time. very classy, and in my opinion the only way to go on a phone like this. If anyone wants me to take a picture of it on let me know and I will post some.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] twinraven:
Please do!! I've been contemplating getting the tempered glass too. BTW, does it add on noticeable heft to the phone?

I was tempted to remove the anti shatter film till i saw the amount of trouble i need to go through... =x
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
Tempered Glass Screen

no extra weight that I can tell. has a very small edge to the glass all the way around but i dont notice it mostly. I still love the look of glass after a few days with it . I will send some pictures tonight.

I cant really comment on installing the tempered glass over the shatter proff screen .. it may be a bit more raised up. but should work fine

-Jas
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] angel.grin:
I installed tempered glass over the shatter proof film and I looks and works great.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Finalmix20:
I've just removed my backward screen protector because it was scratched.

And guess what ? No scratches anymore ! And the best : my Sony and Xperia logo are still there ;)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
See the pictures here. It was a little hard show since I am photographing glass :P
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
It come off easy ? Its not suppoised to be like the front screen.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] LordManhattan:
Well, guess what? I removed the screen protector on the back, and i found a hundred dollar bill! Amazing! Alright, i'm joking (duh), but yeah, the screen protector on the back is easy to remove, and the Sony and Xperia logos are on the phone and not the protector, so it's totally normal.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] twinraven:
Looks good to me! I'll probably get one soon. I just need to muster up the courage to remove the front anti-shatter. sigh...
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] ninjazx6:
where can i find original asf protector with the sony logo baked in ?? i have some very small scratches too but i want to replace the asf protector with the original.
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
I doubt u will find this . The original is "baked" on at factory. Thats why its so hard to scrape off. Course never underestimate the power of the Chinese aftermarket =)
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] implode99:
Did you ever get this off ?
[Sony Xperia Z Ultra] Finalmix20:
Hey guy.

After more than 3 hours (3:30 if I remember) I managed to remove the screen protection.

WTF GUYS IT WAS A REAL NIGHTMARE !

I recommend you to do that ONLY if you have scratches because it's so hard ! Just like a neurosurgery operation.

But I was wondering : is there any specific product to remove the glue ?

Because the fingernails lotion didn't do it completely...

But I've got no scratches anymore !