How to gently stick a protective glass on an iPhone. How to glue the protective glass to the phone

Being constantly in operation, mobile phones are subjected to various mechanical influences, which are sometimes able to disable the device. Sometimes one careless movement can cause the purchase of a new gadget. To prevent this from happening, you need to glue the protective glass on the phone. It will provide the screen with protection against moisture, dust and minor bumps.

Necessary materials and tools

  It is advisable to stick a protective glass on a smartphone or other mobile device immediately after purchase, so as not to tempt fate once again. You must understand that the screen is a fairly sensitive part of the phone, and strong scratches can not only spoil the appearance, but also cause a serious breakdown. And even ordinary keys can damage the display if they are in the same pocket as the device.

  The procedure for replacing a protective glass is similar to installing a new one. To stick it, the following materials and tools will be required:

• dry rag;
• alcohol-soaked napkin;
• liquid intended for cleaning screens of computers, televisions or mobile devices;
• scotch;
• new safety glass.

Step-by-step instructions for attaching a protective glass to a smartphone

  Before you understand how to attach a protective glass to your phone, you need to buy it. To make the right choice, you should know certain nuances and adhere to several recommendations:

• Glossy protective glass is cheaper than frosted, but it protects the phone screen from shock, moisture and dirt.
• Frosted protective glass, although more expensive, but protects the phone screen not only from shock, moisture and dirt, but also from glare.
• Before purchasing a protective glass on the screen of a smartphone or other mobile device, it is necessary to test its strength - it should not bend much.
• The oleophobic coating testifies to the high quality of the protective glass on the phone screen.
• It is recommended to give preference to protective glasses for the phone screen, complete with which are special wipes or spare films.
• A thicker protective glass will provide better protection for the phone screen.

On a note! It is important to prepare in advance workplace. It is better to choose a room that contains a minimum of dust. For example, the ideal place to stick a protective glass on the screen of a smartphone is a bathroom or kitchen. In the living room and bedroom there is enough textile to attract dust particles. As a result, troubles may arise that prevent the protective glass from being glued to the phone screen. It is better to wipe a desktop with a napkin.

  Step-by-step instructions for gluing a protective glass on a smartphone:

1. Before sticking a new protective glass or film, it is necessary to remove the old protection. To do this, slightly pull on its edge at an angle of about 60 degrees.

1. Before you begin to glue a protective film or glass on the screen of your smartphone, you must thoroughly wash your hands with soap. In addition, the display surface of the phone must also be clean and smooth. Using an alcohol wipe, you need to get rid of pollution. You can also use a cloth dampened with a cleaner to clean the phone screen. Means for removing contaminants can be made independently by mixing water and alcohol in a ratio of 5: 1, respectively, and adding a small amount of dishwashing gel. The working surface also needs to be cleaned.

1. The phone screen must be thoroughly wiped with a napkin to shine. In case there are particles of dust, you should go with tape, as can be seen in the photo.

1. The protective glass must be removed from the packaging and the film removed from it. The protection is installed on the screen in such a way that there is compliance with the central button and the speakers of the phone. To fix the protective glass on the surface of the display of the smartphone, you must swipe your finger in the center from top to bottom.

1. If air bubbles remain under the protective glass, you will have to get rid of them. To do this, you should hold a credit card or a spatula, which is included, from the center to the edges.

  It is not necessary to exert strong pressure on the display; air bubbles will quickly be removed even with a slight pressure. If you get a smooth and even surface, the protective glass was able to stick correctly. Despite the small thickness, due to which many equate this pad to the film, it provides reliable protection to the display from external influences.

How to re-glue the protective glass?

  Many owners of smartphones and other mobile devices are wondering: is it possible to re-glue the protective glass on the display? Modern gadget surfaces are reusable. To stick the protection back on, you will need to carefully remove the glass, and then wipe the adhesive side with alcohol and allow to dry. After that, you can glue the protection, not forgetting the match with the button and speakers. All that remains is to expel the air bubbles.

Video: how to glue the protective glass on the phone?

  The videos below will help to properly glue the protective glass on the phone screen at home. As a result, the device will be provided with reliable protection against scratches, harmful effects of moisture and pollution, which will extend its life.

Phone is a rather expensive thing that accompanies us every day. At the same time, I really want to preserve its original appearance for as long as possible, to protect it from various injuries. The weakest point of a smartphone is the screen. Despite modern technology, the display continues to collect numerous scratches that adversely affect its appearance. The only reliable way to protect the display from scratches is to stick a protective glass. But this is not so simple. In order for it to serve for a long time and reliably protect the screen, you need to clearly know how to stick it on the phone.

Of course, employees of mobile phone salons will kindly offer their services. But for this you will need to pay a considerable amount. Therefore, it is better to stick the glass yourself. In addition to the money saved, you can get a good experience. In addition, you yourself will do it better, as the store employees do not have enough time to comply with the entire process technology.

The advantages of glass over film

The film is much cheaper, but it has several disadvantages. First, it wears out faster and dims. Secondly, the film does not protect against chips during impacts. These parameters are quite enough to acquire glass and reliably protect the device.

The actual advantages of glass include the following parameters:

• it is almost impossible to scratch;
• for a long time it looks like new, does not fade, does not overwrite;
• reliably protects not only from minor damage, but also from strong mechanical stress;
• securely attached to the display, thanks to the silicone base.

In addition to the listed advantages, there are some disadvantages:

• increases the thickness of the phone;
• has a high cost compared to alternative methods of protection.

Given that the flaws are not critical, glass always remains the most aesthetic and practical way to protect the screen.

Safety glass specifications

At first glance, such a defense is a monolithic detail, but this is an erroneous opinion. In fact, it consists of five layers. At the same time, its thickness does not exceed 0.3 mm.

The first layer is an oleophobic coating. Thanks to him, the finger easily glides over the screen, and dirt is removed without much effort. The second layer is protective. It is he who represents a solid foundation that protects against mechanical damage. The third layer protects from glare. The fourth restrains the fragments, preventing them from scattering in case of damage to the glass. The last layer consists of silicone, due to which it is firmly attached to the surface of the display.

Glass bonding technology

Before you stick the protective glass on the phone, you need to prepare all the necessary equipment. The minimum tool kit consists of an alcohol wipe and a clean, lint-free cloth. Also, do not forget to wash your hands and preferably wipe with alcohol. This is done so as not to leave stains on the screen and protective glass. Otherwise, you will have to spend a lot of time on removing contaminants.

Glass gluing is carried out in several stages:

If everything is done correctly, the procedure can be considered completed and enjoy the result.

1. If the phone is brand new or recently purchased and at the same time the factory film is preserved on it, then it is unnecessary to degrease and wipe the display. Factory film reliably protects the screen from dust and grease. It is enough to remove it and immediately stick the glass.
2. If it was not possible to stick evenly the first time, you can try again. To do this, very carefully detach the edge of the glass and remove it from the screen. After that, repeat the procedure according to the instructions. The main thing to remember is that there are few attempts, since after each peeling off, the silicone base is damaged.
3. If dust has got between the film and the screen, you need to carefully peel off the glass, remove dirt, then repeat the gluing procedure.
4. If a previously damaged or completely broken protective glass is pasted on the phone, you can remove it using any plastic card. This method is the most effective and safe.

  At first glance, the process may seem complicated and time-consuming. In fact, the whole procedure will take no more than ten minutes. The main thing - do not be afraid. Using the tips from the article, you can reliably secure your smartphone and gain good experience. The main thing is to believe in your own strength and remember that not a single person sticking protective glasses has graduated from a specialized institute in this area.

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In a review of a glass screen protector, I promised in a couple of months to talk about the experience of operating this accessory. It is interesting primarily against the background of problems with the previous generation. Was the company able to overcome the problem with the edges peeling off over time? Not really. Read more about this below.

Oh good

Before starting to “kick the glass with my feet”, I would like to talk about the positive aspects of its use. In particular, for ease of use, not a single plastic or polyurethane film is still able to compare with full-fledged glass. There is absolutely no effect on the image, plus a finger slides on the surface of GLAS.tR in the same way as on the iPhone screen.

The accessory “sagged” on the phone for more than three months and, of course, at that time I wasn’t particularly worried about the safety of the display, wiping it about anything, sometimes putting it down with the glass, in general, I didn’t strain. All the same, the screen protector is glued, and it was necessary to test it well. He did not scratch, although he did not try hard. Naturally, if you wish, you can ditch anything, but there is no doubt about the hardness of GLAS.tR - a complete analogue of the glass that stands on it.

In addition, while writing the review, I conducted an experiment with re-gluing glass, since the first time it lay crooked. As a result, a pair of small bubbles formed with an edge in the lower right side. I was afraid that they would quickly grow to decent spots, but this did not happen, and the size of the bubbles remained the same for 3.5 months:

About features

I personally didn’t feel the slightly increased weight of the gadget, but every active iPhone 5 user who took my phone in his hands noted that it is heavier than usual. It is worth considering this. Although the weight gain there is scanty - up to 10 grams.

More important is the fact that far from all cases this glass is compatible, since it increases the thickness of the phone by 0.5 mm. For example, in a punch apparatus with a glass screen protector, although it is placed, it enters and is removed with a certain effort. Flip covers such as Spigen SGP Argos do not close very tightly, after all, the extra 0.5 mm makes themselves felt.

In addition, the effect almost disappears when the picture seems to soar above the screen. This is a trifle, yes, but when I peeled off the glass, I felt with particular force all the buzz from the display, made by full lamination technology. That is, without an air gap between the layers, plus the touch panel is built directly into the protective glass.

Bubble again

Actually, this was the most burning moment of the experiment. Will the glass begin to peel off at the edges, as happened in the case of the first generation on a personal iPad and on a friend’s Galaxy Note? I won’t drag the cat to the causal place and answer right away - yes, a juicy bubble appeared in the corner:

And he got out abruptly and literally in a week has grown two times. Thus, the glass lasted a little more than three months, but it is worth considering two points. First   - the manufacturer on the screen protector packaging warns that it is advisable to use it simultaneously with a bumper case or with an analog covering the edges of the glass. I didn’t bother with this and the iPhone 5 for the most part was a goal like a falcon.

Second moment   - As a matter of duty, you have to constantly clothe your smartphone in various kinds of accessories, while there are times when the gadget decently squeezes, twists, etc. This also gives its negative effect on the glass screen protector.

For clarity, I recorded a video and in it, in addition to demonstrating GLAS.tR flaws, according to tradition, the process of brutally peeling off an accessory was demonstrated:

In the dry residue

What can I say? The screen protector is expensive, it is desirable to use it together with the bumper, plus the weight and thickness of the iPhone 5 are slightly increased. On the other hand, they have not yet come up with a full-fledged alternative to this kind of glass, and by tactile sensations it remains a benchmark for me.

It is also worth noting that Spigen SGP is currently working on the third generation of such accessories, the main difference of which is in half the thickness. Theoretically, this will solve both the problem of compatibility with covers, and with the gradual unsticking of the screen protector. As soon as the new GLAS.tR gets into my hands, I will write about it.

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