How to stick a protective glass on the phone?

Modern gadgets have long ceased to be a wonder, and therefore a smartphone today can be seen in the hands of not only successful businessmen, but also ordinary schoolchildren. The most expensive and vulnerable place of such equipment is the touch display, so experts recommend installing additional glass on the gadget. It will protect its working surface from scratches and chips. In this article, we will share with you recommendations on how to stick a protective glass on your phone to maximize its life.

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Why use screen protector?

Before sticking a protective glass on the phone at home, you need to understand the purpose and main functions of this part. Like any device, the protective screen of a smartphone has a number of advantages and disadvantages.

Important! Externally, such a coating is represented by transparent and flexible glass, which has a sufficiently high density, and in size it fully corresponds to the main display of the gadget.

Device

Such glass usually has a thickness of about 0.2-0.3 mm and consists of five main layers:

1. The oleophobic coating, which provides the convenience and comfort of sliding the user's fingers on the touch screen, as well as additional resistance to moisture.
2. A protective layer that protects the screen from chips, scratches and cracks.
3. Anti-glare - responsible for maintaining the brightness of the image and prevents fading of the display.
4. The containment layer, which, when the screen is broken, will keep its fragments and will not allow them to scatter in different directions.
5. Silicone - provides strong fixation of the additional coating on the surface of the main screen.

Safety glass benefits

This device is very popular among users due to the following inherent advantages:

1. Increased resistance to scratches or other mechanical damage.
2. The ability to soften the blow, which will ensure the integrity of the screen even when the smartphone falls. Extra glass, even in case of damage, will not fly around the room.
3. The durability of the protective screen, positively distinguishes it from a film with similar properties.
4. The possibility of gluing at home without contacting specialists who offer their services at a fairly high cost.

Disadvantages of a protective screen

The disadvantages of coating the display with special glass are relatively few, but they should also be considered before the procedure:

1. Your gadget will become more heavy and voluminous after sticking an additional coating.
2. This device has a fairly high cost.
3. When installing additional glass, you must be extremely careful.

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What do you need to stick glass on the phone?

For self-adhesive protective glass you will need the following tools:

1. Alcoholized napkin for the care of modern gadgets.
2. Dry, soft cloth.
3. Special liquid for cleaning TV or laptop screens.
4. A dust bag or regular stationery tape.
5. Safety glass.

Important! Even minor scratches or damage to the surface of the screen can cause bubbles to appear when the protective coating is applied.

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How to glue glass on the phone?

One of the most important points in gluing additional coating to the smartphone screen is the thorough preparation of the workplace.

Important! Such rooms as a kitchen or a bathroom are best suited for this procedure, as these rooms usually have few textiles that tend to attract small particles of dust and debris. This point can complicate the procedure somewhat and create additional inconvenience.

You can stick the protective glass on the smartphone at home, adhering to the following algorithm of actions:

1. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.
2. Lay the equipment and protective glass on a clean and perfectly smooth surface.
3. Before starting the procedure, carefully remove the old protective film from the display of your gadget.

Important! This can be done by gently pulling the protective coating over its edge, at an angle of about 60 degrees.

4. Using an alcohol wipe, gently remove dirt from the surface of the screen.

Important! Cleanser can be purchased at a specialist store or prepared at home. To do this, it is enough to mix alcohol and purified water in a ratio of 1: 5.

5. Rub the display to a perfect shine, the remaining dust particles can be removed with tape or a dust bag.
6. Remove the protective screen from the store packaging, carefully remove the film from it.
7. Install the fixture so that it matches perfectly with the speakers and the main key.
8. With a gentle movement of your finger from top to bottom, fix the patch surface on the main display of the smartphone.
9. Get rid of the remaining air bubbles by gently wiping the display from the center to the edges using a plastic card or a special spatula.

Important! Avoid excessive pressure, as this may damage the surface of the phone. The end result should be a perfectly flat display surface.

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We hope that our tips and tricks will help you stick the protective glass onto the screen of the touch phone yourself and thereby protect the equipment from mechanical damage.