It is impossible to avoid bumps when placing the film on the device if there is a lot of dust in the room. If you do not prepare, micro-debris will stick to the surface of the protective coating and form bubbles that cannot be expelled. Therefore, before you start improving your phone or tablet, you need to consider the following:

• There is a lot of furniture, textiles and other dust collectors in living rooms - none of this suits us. The best place to stick the film is the kitchen or bathroom. True, you will have to take out all the towels, tablecloths and rugs.
• In the dry air, light dust particles float everywhere. This means you need to work with a spray gun. The dust will get wet, become heavier and fall to the floor.
• Wipe all horizontal surfaces with a damp cloth and wash the floor. Done, the room is dust free.

Step 2: Prepare your tools

Now place the tools on the prepared surface. In addition to the device and protective film, we will need:

• display cleaning liquid, antistatic agent or regular alcohol,
• credit card or thick plastic card,
• microfiber cloth (often included with film),
• stationery tape.

Before work, remove your hair, choose suitable clothing and wash your hands with soap. This way we will minimize the risk of extra dust particles appearing.

Step 3. Prepare a protective film

If you purchased a film specifically for your device, skip this step. If you bought a universal version, you will need to work with scissors or a stationery knife. But first, determine the exact contours of your phone or tablet in the most convenient way:

• If there is still the factory film that covered the newly purchased device, stick it on top of the marking grid and cut it out according to the outline.
• Photocopy your phone. The life-size image will allow you to perfectly fit the film to its shape.
• Place a sheet of universal film on top of the gadget and mark the edges with a marker or felt-tip pen.
• Cut the film, retreating from the edge of the screen approximately 1 mm. This will help place the protective cover evenly on the phone.
• After shaping the film, do not forget to make holes for the buttons and speaker.

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Step 4: Degrease the screen surface

Using display cleaner, antistatic agent or alcohol, the phone screen. Use a microfiber cloth to remove all small dust particles. After this procedure, do not touch the screen with your fingers or touch the sleeves of your clothing.

Step 5. Apply the film

Each screen protector consists of three layers, the top and bottom are labeled 1 and 2. The first layer is removed to bond the film to the phone. The second is to reveal the final glossy or matte finish.

• Turn the film side one down and align it with the device screen. Check that all bends and technical holes match.
• Take a deep breath, make sure your hands are not shaking, and peel the first layer from the protective film. From now on, do not touch it with your hands, hold it at the edges.
• Carefully stick the film to the screen, starting from the edge (narrow or wide) and helping yourself with the edge of the plastic card.

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• Gradually place the film completely on the screen. Use a card to push out any air bubbles that form from the center to the edges. Since we have taken all measures to remove dust from the work area, there will be no bubbles that cannot be expelled.

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• When finished, remove the second layer from the protective film.

Step 6: Remove missed dust particles

If unfortunate specks of dust do get on the screen, stationery tape will help remove them. Cut two strips from it. Use one piece of adhesive tape to lift the protective film, and use the second to remove the dust.

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All that remains is to put the film in place and re-level it with a plastic card.

Ready! Surgery complete, you are amazing! Now you can take your phone or go to the beach without fear: nothing will damage the screen of your fashionable device.

You will need

• - mobile phone;
• - protective film for the phone screen;
• - means for cleaning the display surface;
• - ruler or calendar (optional).

Instructions

Before you start applying the film to your phone, remove all accumulated dust, crumbs and fingerprints from the surface of the screen. For this it is best to use special means. Wipes are ideal for cleaning your computer monitor screen. Unlike cotton wool, other napkins or fabric, they do not leave lint or streaks on the display. If you use alcohol, the surface of the mobile phone display may be significantly damaged.

When you wipe the screen, hold the device by the back panel. It is best to place the phone on a dry and clean surface - for example, on a windowsill. There should be no dust in the room, as it will quickly settle on a wet display.

To apply a protective film to your mobile phone, remove it from the package and place it in a dry and clean place. You may find protective stickers on the film. You shouldn't take them off right away. First, look at the inscriptions that are on them. They are marked with numbers (1 and 2) so that it is clear which side to glue the film on.

Place your mobile phone in front of you. To properly apply the film to it, first place the right side of the film on the display. Then carefully, being careful not to leave a mark on the film itself, peel back the protective sticker. This needs to be done not in width, but in length.

Place the unprotected edge of the film against the display. Do this slowly, carefully applying the film so that it lies evenly. See how well it fits against the edge of the display. If necessary, carefully adjust it. Try to ensure that the film immediately fits neatly into place: if you glue it and remove it more than 3 times, it will not stick.

When one edge of the film lies evenly along the edge of the screen, you can remove the rest of the protective sticker. Do not rush, remove gradually, from top to bottom. You need to do this: when one edge is glued, continue the process on top of the screen. This way you can help the film stick with your finger without touching the screen.

Go to the bottom of the display. When you apply the film, bubbles may appear on it. To avoid this, during gluing, gradually and very carefully smooth out each glued millimeter of film. This will prevent air from getting between it and the screen.

If you were unable to avoid bubbles, try to remove them from there. To do this, you can use a calendar, ruler or credit card. Simply swipe the top corner of the display, working your way down. In this case, the air accumulated under the film will be released, and the surface of the screen will remain flat. However, do this carefully to avoid scratching the protective film. Do not use any sharp objects for this purpose - this will damage both it and the display. Pasting a film on a mobile phone is not so difficult, the main thing here is to accurately determine its position on the screen, do everything efficiently and gradually, do not rush.

A protective film for the display is a very useful and necessary thing. It protects the surface from impacts and dirt that our mobile phone encounters every day. When purchasing a new phone, a protective film is rarely included in the package; most often you have to buy it separately.

You will need

• mobile phone, protective film

Instructions

A line will be glued to one side of the film. Trim the excess edges so that the resulting film is the size of your phone's display.

Start fixing the film. Move from top to bottom from the speaker to the phone microphone. After you have glued the film, carefully smooth it over the surface of the screen.

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If handled carefully, the film can last quite a long time.

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To preserve the display of a mobile phone, camera, media player or any other mobile device, you can stick a special protective film on it. A thin layer of transparent plastic will protect the screen surface from scratches, abrasions and damage. The protective film can be matte, glossy or have a reflective mirror surface, but any of them will perform the main function - protecting the display.

Instructions

After releasing a small part of the adhesive side, start gluing it. Carefully apply the film to the display and align it with the top edge of the phone screen. Release the rest of the film from the polyethylene as you stick it on.

Smooth out the glued part with the card supplied in the kit, or take a credit card if there is no special cardboard in the package. Do not press on the screen with your fingers.

If there are small bubbles left, do not touch them - they will disappear over time. If you didn't manage to stick the film evenly the first time, don't be discouraged. Pry it up by the corner and re-glue it - it does not stick tightly to the screen. If the quality of the product is good, the film can be washed with water and re-glued.

Do not stick the film too close to the edge, leave a small gap. If several dust particles get inside during the gluing process, do not remove such film and do not wash it. It’s better not to glue it, and after a while the dust particles will be less noticeable. While using the phone, the good quality film can be removed and cleaned - washed under running warm water.

Helpful advice

Buy the film immediately along with your phone. During operation of the device without protection, dirt will appear on the screen, which will then be difficult to remove.

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• How to properly apply protective film to the screen
• How to disassemble a smartphone with a touch screen using unibody as an example

Tip 8: How to apply a protective film to your touch screen

Anyone who has a touchscreen phone or tablet will agree that these devices cannot do without a protective film. Without it, the screen will immediately get dirty, and it won’t be difficult to create scratches. Therefore, every owner of a touch screen device must be able to apply a protective film himself. And now I will tell you how this is done.

Laptop Dangers

Just a few years ago, the best “friends” for homebodies were a sofa and a TV. Today, this baton has already been taken over by a computer with access to the Internet. Although laptops are becoming more popular “friends” for those who like to stay at home.

All current devices have a fairly high degree of strength. Laptops are no exception. But, no matter how high-quality a laptop is, it is not protected from various situations that can damage it.

The first and most important danger is tea, coffee and other drinks. Liquid entering the laptop may cause a short circuit. Because of this, first of all, the keyboard and also the motherboard may fail. Repairing a laptop with such a breakdown can cost slightly less than the cost of a new laptop. And if other components are damaged, repairs will cost much more. Moreover, in addition to having to buy a new laptop, there is also the problem of restoring data on the hard drive.

Dust is also no less dangerous for a laptop. Dust getting inside the device accelerates the wear of its mechanical components. Dust can contaminate the keyboard and interfere with the operation of the cooler, which usually leads to rapid heating of the case.

But most of all it needs protection, on which various scratches and abrasions appear over time. Even such minor defects can greatly affect the quality of the image. To preserve the appearance of the screen for a long time, you can use a simple and reliable method - a special film.

Before you decide to stick a special film, you need to wash your hands in order to eliminate the possibility of grease marks appearing on the screen. Then you need to clean the laptop screen with a special cloth to remove dust particles.

Having taken the film, you need to carefully separate its duplicating layer by a few centimeters, and apply the sticky part to the upper edge of the display. Next, separating the unnecessary layer, cover the laptop screen with it. In order for the film to lay flat on the surface of the screen and without air pockets, during gluing you need to smooth out the protective film (for example, using a plastic card).

There is a possibility that the film will not fit correctly the first time. In this case, you can peel it off, rinse it under water (if small fluff sticks) and dry it with a hairdryer. The protective film is applied when wet in the same way as when it is dry, only in this case it will take more time and patience.

When releasing new smartphones, manufacturers equip each model with a touch display that responds to finger touches. The screen control is convenient, but it contributes to the appearance of scratches, abrasions and dirt on the glass. A protective film is a transparent coating that protects the phone’s display from microcracks and dust. Read our article about how to stick it correctly.

Types of screen films and their purpose

If the film is selected in accordance with the owner’s preferences and is properly applied, it does not interfere with viewing images, videos or text documents. Therefore, when choosing a coating for your smartphone display, focus on your needs. Films vary in parameters: transparency, size, thickness.

Depending on surface type

Common types of screen films on the market:

• glossy;
• matte.

The glossy finish does not affect image quality, but reflects sunlight with glare. Dust particles settle on the surface, greasy fingerprints remain, and girls have traces of foundation after talking on the phone. Choose gloss as a screen protector only if you use your smartphone indoors more often than outdoors.

A type of glossy film is a film with a mirror coating, thanks to which the image on the screen can only be viewed at a right angle. If you want to protect your private “mobile” life from prying eyes, opt for a mirror surface.

Matte film makes the image grainy and slightly blurry, but it is stronger than glossy film and less easily soiled. There are no fingerprints or traces of dust left on it. The film, despite its thickness, does not make it difficult to control the smartphone - the display easily responds to touch.

Other types of films:

• ultraviolet – protects the display from fading;
• antibacterial – prevents the accumulation of microbes;
• antistatic – does not allow dust to settle on the display.

Features of use

Depending on the application, screen coatings are:

• original;
• universal.

The original film is cut to the size and shape of the screen at the manufacturer's factory and fits one smartphone model. The universal one is marked with a grid. It is selected based on the diagonal of the screen, and before gluing it is applied to the display and cut with a stationery knife.

Based on the frequency of use, a distinction is made between reusable screen coverings with a magnetic fastening method and disposable ones with an adhesive base.

Required Tools

To stick the film at home, prepare the following tools:

• a damp cloth for cleaning LCD monitors;
• dry microfiber cloth;
• scissors or knife (for universal film);
• cardboard spatula from the kit or plastic card.

You can purchase a ready-made set from the manufacturer or save money by purchasing the film separately and using available tools for the job.

Screen processing and gluing technology

The technology of gluing film to the screen consists of six stages.

Table: stages of film gluing

Stage	Action/result
1. Preparation of the workplace and tools.	It is necessary to clean the workplace, wipe off dust, and wash hands. Prepare and arrange materials and tools in order of use.
2. Cleaning the display.	Cleaning the screen from smudges, stains and dust.
3. Preparation of the protective coating.	You need to cut the film to the shape of the screen. The film must be clean.
4. Pasting the film.	Remove the bottom protective layer of the film and glue it to the screen.
5. Level the coating using a mini-trowel or plastic card.	Remove all bubbles.
6. Removing the top protective layer.	The phone screen is protected, nothing interferes with viewing images.

Installation of protective coating

If, when gluing the film, a small particle of dust gets onto the screen or adhesive layer, an air bubble will form that cannot be expelled. Therefore, before attaching the covering, prepare your work area. Wipe the table from dust and arrange the tools in a convenient order: scissors, napkins, film and spatula.

Prepare the universal film in advance - apply it to the screen and cut off the protruding edges with a stationery knife. If you are careful and are not afraid of scratching the glass, you can run the knife directly along the film, focusing on the border of the display, and if you are not confident in your abilities, trace the glass with a pencil, remove the coating and cut it out on the table.

Cut the film on each side 1mm smaller than the phone display to make gluing easier.

Remove the used film and degrease the display with a damp cloth. Do not use alcohol-based cleaners as they affect the brightness of the picture and leave streaks. A worthy alternative to a napkin is a soap solution prepared in the ratio of 1 drop of shampoo per 20 g of water. After removing streaks and dust, use a dry microfiber cloth to polish the display.

Take the film and remove the protective layer from it. If there are two of them, remove the one marked with the number “1”. Proceed carefully - separate part of the protective layer to the middle and apply the film to the screen without pressing, and then align it along the top side. Continue to push back the protection, gradually pressing the rest of the film.

The secret to aligning the borders: before peeling off the protective layer, place the film on the screen, align it and secure it with a strip of tape along the side.

Remove large air bubbles formed between the screen and the film during gluing with a cardboard mini-spatula or plastic card. Press the end of the card to the screen and swipe from top to bottom. Do not try to remove small bubbles - they will disappear on their own within a day. If there is a protective covering numbered “2” left on the film, carefully remove it with tweezers.

If it doesn't work out the first time

If a speck of dust gets on the adhesive layer of the film, it must be removed and the coating must be re-glued. Remove the film from the screen and turn it over with the adhesive layer facing up. Cut two strips of wide tape. Apply the first to the film along the length to the middle, and the second - overlapping from the center. Clean your phone's display again, then tear off the tape and carefully stick the film in place.

Before moving on to the question of how to stick a film on a phone, you need to decide on the purpose of this item and the varieties that are on the market.

Why is protection needed?

The main purpose of a protective accessory is to protect the surface of the gadget’s display from damage (chips, scratches) and the appearance of fingerprints. In terms of its structure, the film is a material with increased strength and is made from high-quality polymers. In this case, the last indicator of the material will affect the elasticity of the accessory.

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Typically, films are produced for specific smartphone models, but there are universal options that can be used with any phone. Such sheets of plastic have a grid of lines applied, which makes it easier to manufacture a protective coating for a certain diagonal.

Types of film coating

There are many criteria for dividing an accessory: by type of mounting on the screen, size, external design. Before you start sticking a protective film with your own hands, you need to decide which type is most preferable for a particular smartphone model or is simply more convenient to use.

Fixation option

According to this parameter, the typology of protective film coatings involves division into two main options:

1. Static− a thin silicone coating is used as a basis to hold the protective accessory on the surface of the display. This variety is distinguished by the possibility of reusable use (they can be removed and washed) and the absence of bubbles, if you know how to properly glue the film to the phone.
2. Adhesive− an adhesive base is used. The accessory can be removed for washing, but you should know how to put the film on the phone without bubbles, since re-application threatens the formation of a similar artifact.

By coating size

According to this criterion, all protective film materials are divided into three types, which should also be taken into account when deciding how to properly glue the protective film to a smartphone:

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The main disadvantage of dimensionless models is the inability to accurately and evenly cut the film to the size of your own phone. This requires certain skills and accuracy.

Appearance

Another dividing criterion is the appearance, or more precisely, the design of the polymer coating. Most often there are three options:

Glossy, which are the most common. Among the advantages of this type are:

• no color palette distortion;
• subtlety, which makes the accessory almost invisible;
• the ability to hide existing minor scratches and prevent new ones from appearing.

Matte, which are the second most popular variety, which also have their own advantages:

• almost complete absence of reflection;
• increased density, which ensures greater reliability;
• improved tactile sensations as fingers glide well;
• no fingerprints.

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One of the main disadvantages of matte specimens is the muting of color reproduction, since the matte surface makes the colors duller. Also, these models are thick and therefore visible on the screen.

Mirror, which are the least common. When pasted, a mirror effect is created, which disappears when the display is activated. This film has more decorative appeal. Just like gloss, it is susceptible to fingerprints and degrades color reproduction, like matte options.

DIY film sticker

Many users are wondering how to apply a protective film to their phone. This process is simple if you know the technology and carry out the preparatory work, which includes choosing the optimal room and preparing the necessary tools.

How to properly apply film to a phone: room requirements

The main danger when installing a protective coating is dust, since in this case the tightness of the film is reduced and is fraught with the formation of bubbles that are difficult to remove. You can achieve optimal humidity using a spray bottle. Also not suitable are rooms in which there is a large amount of textiles, which are a generator of static that attracts dust.

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Additionally, when telling how to apply a protective film to a phone screen, experts advise first washing the floor and wiping all horizontal surfaces with a wet cloth.

You should also provide sufficient lighting to see the smallest details and flaws when gluing.

How to glue a protective film on your phone: list of tools

• smartphone;
• film;
• liquid for degreasing the screen surface;
• plastic card;
• stationery knife;
• ruler (when using dimensionless models);
• lint-free napkin;
• tweezers to avoid leaving fingerprints;
• scotch.

How to stick a film on a phone at home: degreasing the surface

To remove residual grease and dust, you need to wipe the surface of the display with a cloth soaked in alcohol or antistatic agent, while making sure that the liquid does not get inside the case. Final cleaning involves wiping with a lint-free cloth, after which you should not touch the smartphone.

How to properly stick a protective film on your phone: cutting to size

If you purchased a film for a specific smartphone model, then there is no need for cutting. Otherwise, you can use some tricks that experts suggest as tips on how to install a protective film on your smartphone screen:

• if you have an old accessory, it should be glued on top of the marking grid and simply cut out;
• if you have the opportunity to use a photocopier, you can make a life-size copy of the smartphone and cut the film using this template;
• when cutting, leave at least 1 mm at the edges for a perfect fit;
• curly cutouts of telephone parts are marked using a protractor or an officer’s ruler;
• The final cutting step is to create holes for the speaker and buttons.

How to stick a film on a phone without bubbles: step-by-step instructions

After completing all the preparatory work, you can proceed directly to gluing. The question may arise, how to determine which side to glue the film on the phone? Some manufacturers apply special indicator stickers with numbers 1 and 2. There may also be a color division: the bottom layer is transparent, the top layer is colored. We will tell you how to properly apply the protective film in a short instruction. After you have taken it out of the package, perform the following manipulations.

Illustration	Description of action
	Place the film with side No. 1 on the phone screen and determine how accurately it fits.
	Align the right edge of the film with the edge of the phone and begin to peel back the protective sticker. It is better to do this in length.
	Stick the freed edge to the display, making sure that the film lies evenly along the entire length of the side.
	Gradually remove the protective layer and stick the film, helping yourself with a card or ruler to avoid the appearance of bubbles. It is recommended to do this from top to bottom so that you can glue with your fingers without touching the adhesive layer.
	After gluing is completed, the top protective layer should be removed.

How to stick a film to a phone without bubbles: removing artifacts

During the gluing process, there is a high probability of bubbles appearing, which may occur at the site of dust or dirt. They should be “expelled” with a plastic card or ruler, moving from the center to the edge.

Using a plastic card or ruler, you can easily remove any bubbles that have formed.

If too many defects are identified, the film can be peeled off and tried to be reapplied, while you can use removed protective stickers that support the edges so as not to touch the adhesive layer and the surface of the display with your hands. It should be remembered that it is not recommended to repeat the procedure more than three times, since the quality of adhesion decreases.

• It is not advisable to stick the film close to the edge of the screen;
• if gluing fails, it is possible to remove the protective layer and wash it under water to remove dust particles;
• It is best to apply the accessory immediately after purchasing a new device;
• to completely remove dust from the screen, you can use paper tape;
• During operation, it is recommended to wipe the film with wet wipes.

Which is better – glass or film?

Protective glass, which has similar functions in preventing display damage, is a replacement for films. In terms of its characteristics, this accessory is much better than a simple film coating, since it has increased strength, is not afraid of falling from a great height, does not lead to color distortion and has a longer service life. It is also easier to glue the protective glass yourself, as you can see after watching the presented video. Owners of expensive flagships can be advised to purchase high-quality glass instead of film, which will protect the phone from damage and expensive repairs.