How to stick a protective glass on the phone: Instructions and tips

It is best to stick the protection immediately after purchase. Then the smartphone will last a long time, and you won't have to worry about scratches and chips.

Protective glasses are produced for all models and brands of smartphones with a touch screen: from Sony before Samsung. Moreover, manufacturers claim that glass protects the screen much better than the film.

It is heavier, it is a little more difficult to stick, but it provides complete protection against mechanical damage. Glasses differ in price and characteristics.

To choose the right one, just pay attention to the coating - glossy or matte. The matte surface does not glare, but it also costs more.

The thickness of the protective glass can vary from 0.2 to 0.3 mm.

Rice. No. 1. Samsung phone and protective glass on it

It consists of five main layers:

• silicone layer. Thanks to this layer, the glass is glued to the screen.
• Retaining layer. Essential for heavy hitting. Even if the display is broken, the protective glass will not let it shatter.
• Antiblock layer. It prevents the display from dimming.
• Protective, hardest layer. It protects against scratches, abrasions and chips.
• Oleophobic layer - top. It is water resistant. Prints from the top layer are easily removed with a regular cloth.

The first step is to look at what is in the glass box. Ideally, if there is an alcohol wipe, a microfiber cloth and a well-packed glass. In the case when something is missing, you should first find the necessary tools, and only then proceed with gluing.

• First step. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap. Otherwise, greasy spots will appear on the display. Then we remove the old film or old glass. To quickly remove the film, just pick it up around the corner and pull it lightly. To make it more convenient to work, it is better to remove the case from the phone.

Advice! Prepare your workspace in advance. Free up free space and set up a good light. If the lighting is insufficient, you can miss stains or dust.

• Second step. Screen preparation. Throw away the old film or glass. Then you need to degrease the surface. An alcohol wipe is great for this (see Figure #3). If not, you can soak a cotton pad in alcohol. If there is none, ordinary fabric and perfume or cologne will do. It is important to carefully process the screen without leaving a single greasy mark or streak. With poor processing, the glass often peels off and has to be reinstalled.

Rice. No. 7. Removing the protective glass

To remove and reinstall the glass, you just need to repeat the entire algorithm above. Manufacturers claim that the glass can be removed and installed several times, but it is better to try to stick it correctly the first time.

5. How to choose glass

To properly glue the protective glass, it is important to know which one is right for your phone.

Here are some tips to help you with this:

• The thickness of the glass should not be too large or too small. In the first case, it is worth remembering that the thickness does not in any way affect the strength and scratch resistance. In addition, as practice shows, greasy fingerprints easily remain on thick glass and it is more difficult to wash them. The optimal thickness, according to experts, is from 0.2 to 0.35 mm.

This is interesting: Most sites write that the thickness of the glass has a bad effect on its flexibility. But, excuse me, why does the protective glass on the phone need flexibility? The phone does not bend! On the contrary, it is better that the glass does not bend and, thus, better holds the phone. Another thing is that thickness is not related to strength.

• Buy glass exclusively for your phone model. On the forums you can find information that such products can supposedly be sawn, cut or otherwise modified. So, this is not true! During manufacturing, the manufacturer takes into account where the phone has speakers, a flashlight, a flash, a front camera and other elements. You cannot make the corresponding holes manually, because in this case you will simply break the glass, and it will need to be thrown away.
• The optimum strength is 9N according to experts. Maybe a little less or a little more. Interestingly, if the glass is more durable, then damage will be inevitable when hitting the end. On the other hand, less strength will not provide sufficient protection for falls on the front side.
• When buying, attach the glass to the phone and see if the picture is distorted. If it is distorted, you should not buy it. Also pay attention to the butt. If somewhere you see shades of yellow, over time they will become more noticeable and, again, it is better to look for another model.

• Be sure to check out the reviews. In this regard, it is better to buy such products on the Internet, because thanks to this you will be able to read what other people write about a particular model. But even if you go to a regular store, still take your smartphone with you and go online to read reviews.

These basic tips will help you choose the best protective glass.

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