Having picked up a brand new, cutting-edge smartphone for the first time, the new owner of a convenient, functional communication device understands: the display is the most vulnerable area. But it is he who is the main center of communication between the device and the user. How to protect the display from mechanical damage? If we are talking about a smartphone, for example Xperia, experts do not recommend gluing the film for the reason that for the vast majority of models of modern smartphones you can purchase a special safety glass. Currently, many variations of this accessory are presented in abundance on the most advanced trading platforms.
As practice shows, no matter how reliable the standard smartphone display glass is, extra protection will not hurt it. Accidental impacts and falls, active use, carrying the device in a pocket or bag - all this will invariably lead to scuffs and cracks appearing on the glass.
Protective glass, the thickness of which varies from 0.2 to 0.3 mm, consists of five layers:
Oleophobic layer. Allows your finger to glide across the screen freely and smoothly. The layer effectively repels moisture. Fingerprints can be easily removed with an ordinary cloth.
Protective layer (hardness 9H). Gives glass resistance to mechanical stress (impacts, scratches).
Anti-blocking layer - prevents the screen from fading.
The so-called containment layer. Even if you somehow manage to break the screen, this layer will prevent it from falling into pieces.
Silicone base. Reliably fixes the protective glass on the screen.
The process of sticking such a protective glass onto the smartphone screen is very simple; you just need to follow the recommendations specified in the instructions. Usually, the protective glass kit includes everything necessary to fix it on the smartphone screen:
cloth for pre-cleaning glass;
wet and dry wipes for degreasing and wiping;
adhesive strip designed to remove settled dust;
a couple of small adhesive strips to properly fix the glass on the device display.
The protective glass is glued to the smartphone very quickly. To do this, you just need to use all the materials at hand for their intended purpose, following the instructions exactly. If during the process of attaching the protective glass an air bubble has formed under it, you just need to gently push it with your finger, move it to the edge and remove it.
We invite you to watch the video instructions on how to stick protective glass on a smartphone, using the example
A smartphone is an expensive thing and requires careful handling. One of the most vulnerable places is the screen. Many people repeatedly drop their phone during use and carry it in a bag where, in addition to it, there are keys and other sharp objects.
As a result, chips, scratches, cracks appear quite quickly even on a new smartphone, and even the screen may even break. But it is quite possible to extend the life of the device if you use modern technologies, for example, purchase and install protective glass.
Outwardly, it is similar to film with similar tasks; glass appears transparent and flexible, but due to its higher density it is more reliable and durable.
Phone screen protector It costs a little more than film, but it justifies its cost, as it reduces the likelihood of the screen breaking to almost zero.
What is a protective glass for a smartphone - what functions does it perform?
Before you know how to glue protective glass to a smartphone screen, let's look at its features.
The advantages include:
- resistance to damage and scratches - you can check this with keys or a knife or scissors - there will be no marks left,
- shock absorption - even if the phone falls face down, it will not break, only the protective glass will be damaged, the fragments of which will not fly in different directions,
- holds securely - more durable than film, easy to glue at home without special experience.
Flaws:
- the phone will become bulkier and heavier,
- buying and sticking glass will cost a decent amount,
- Requires careful installation.
On average, the thickness of protective glass is from 0.2 to 0.3 mm.
Glass has five layers:
- Oleophobic - provides ease of sliding of fingers across the screen, while fingerprints can be easily wiped off with a cloth, protects from moisture,
- Protective – responsible for protecting the screen from scratches and cracks,
- Anti-glare - prevents the screen from dimming,
- Containing - if the screen does manage to break, it will hold the fragments,
- Silicone.
VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS - Gluing PROTECTIVE GLASS TO A SMARTPHONE
How to glue protective glass on an iPhone - step-by-step instructions
Those who want to learn how to glue protective glass on an iPhone 7-6-5 should keep in mind that the general algorithm of actions is approximately the same for all phones.
The contents of the glass box may vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer, but typically includes the glass itself, a microfiber cloth/cloth, an alcohol wipe, and adhesive film for removing dust particles. If something is missing, you can use improvised means instead of napkins and cloths.
It is important to prepare workplace- this can be a table or other flat horizontal surface. The lighting should be sufficient so as not to miss stains and dust during gluing.
Instructions - how to glue protective glass on iPhone 7-8
You can glue it yourself without much difficulty using the following algorithm:
- We disinfect our hands so that there is no dust or other contaminants left on the phone and film.
- We place the protective glass on the smartphone for testing. If you are afraid of sticking it crookedly, some sets have special stickers (can be replaced with tape). We glue stickers on one side to fix the correct position of the glass.
- We fold back the glass.
- We wipe the smartphone screen with a damp cloth from the set, then wipe it dry with a second cloth from the set. We take the adhesive film from the kit and apply it to the screen to remove the smallest specks of dust.
- Remove the protective film from the backing.
- We apply/lower the glass to the screen so that all the cutouts line up exactly.
- Using a napkin, smooth the protective glass from the center and make sure there are no air bubbles or dust.
- We check the sensitivity of the screen to the finger.
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The whole process will take about 10 minutes. The developers have thought through everything to the smallest detail, so there should be no difficulties with gluing.
Unique properties allow you to create maximum protection with maximum convenience for the owner of the popular iPhone 7 smartphone.
You can purchase protection online and in specialized stores accessories for Apple products, and stick them yourself, without the help of professionals.
Few people succeed in gluing the glass perfectly the first time, as air bubbles remain underneath it. A dry cloth will help remove them - press it on the screen and push the air out.
If dust gets under the glass, bend it on the desired side and remove the dust with tape, then press the glass against the screen again.
Now, knowing how to properly glue protective glass on an iPhone 7-6-5s, you can save money and protect your phone yourself, without resorting to the expensive services of specialists.
If you become the proud owner of an iPhone 7-8, take care to protect it from scratches and other damage from the case. This is very easy to do - use Baseus Pet Soft 3D or Bronoskins protective glass.
Review of protective glass for iPhone 7 case
Protective glass for iPhone 7 Baseus Pet Soft 3D 0.23 mm has a number of advantages compared to regular glass.
Advantages:
1.Soft edges.
The edge of the glass is made of a special PET material, so the edge of the glass will not crack or crumble. It is not only convenient, but also safe.
2.3D rounding.
If regular glass only covers the straight part of the display, Baseus Pet Soft glass completely covers the smartphone screen and covers all curved edge surfaces.
3.Hardness 9H.
With a minimum thickness of protective glass, the strength remains very high, so it can withstand impacts, preventing chips and scratches.
4.Thickness is only 0.23mm.
The glass is ultra-thin, but at the same time all its protective qualities are preserved. Your phone will be under strong and durable protection.
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How much does protective glass for phones cost?
Today, hundreds of companies around the world are engaged in the production of protective glass.
The most budget-friendly options, of course, are offered by Chinese companies, whose products can be easily ordered through Aliexpress.
However, the basis of the products of any manufacturer is tempered glass; only the degree of its hardening differs.
The price can vary significantly depending on quality indicators, as well as the reputation of the manufacturer.
As for more simple options, for example, made in China, the average cost for them starts from 900 rubles. This is almost twice as high compared to films. Many people wonder: is it worth overpaying?
Maybe stick with film?
The film copes with the task of protecting against scratches, but if dropped, it cannot always protect the screen from cracks. It is more difficult to glue, air bubbles often remain, and dirt quickly gets clogged inside. Glass is more convenient in this regard, it will last longer and provide more reliable protection screen. However, you really have to pay extra for these amenities.
If you don’t glue the glass yourself, you will have to additionally pay for the services of a specialist who will take on this task, and that’s another few hundred rubles. Such masters work in any service centers for phone repair, as well as in stores selling smartphones.
Thus, the cost of purchasing and installing glass on a smartphone will be at least 1,500 rubles, but this is really profitable, because replacing a broken screen will cost an average of 3,000 rubles, especially when it comes to Apple products.
Or 6. This instruction will discuss the main problems that you may encounter when sticking 2.5D glass. Read our tips carefully and feel free to proceed with the installation yourself.
Comparing the sizes of protective glass for iPhone 6 and iPhone 7
Quite often, protective glass manufacturers send prototypes to our editorial office for testing and checking the quality of the silicone adhesive layer. In this instruction, we will paste prototypes of the protective glass from the iPhone 7 onto the iPhone 6.
iPhone 7 and iPhone 6 differ from each other in the size of the earpiece (it is longer in iPhone 7). If you look closely at the photos, you will notice the main difference between the two smartphones. The only problem that you may encounter when gluing glass from one smartphone to another is centering the protective glass on the top of the device (relative to the earpiece).
To stick glass on iPhone 6 most exactly, read the instructions below.
Attention! The protective glass from iPhone 6 cannot be glued to iPhone 7 without the formation of local air particles in the area of the earpiece.
Set of tools for installing protective glass
As a rule, most branded manufacturers of protective glass for iPhone 6 complete their products with a wide range of tools for high-quality, self-installation at home. One such manufacturer is Benks.
Let's not stray too far from our instructions. So, to install a protective glass on the iPhone 6S 6 we will need:
Stickers (or tape)
Wet wipe or alcohol wipe
Microfiber
Scotch tape and stickers will help us stick the glass using the “Loophole” method. We advise you to use adhesive tape, because... stickers will be needed to remove particles of dirt and dust from under the glued glass. The presence of microfiber in tools is mandatory. Without it, it is impossible to remove fine dust and stains from using an alcohol or damp wipe.
What to do before installing a protective glass on iPhone 6? Preparatory work.
First of all, you should determine the location of the adhesive base on the protective glass. In 98% of cases, manufacturers apply special inscriptions to the sticker on the side of the protective adhesive film. If you are in doubt about the location of the adhesive layer, pull the back of the film (but do not peel it off!) and remember in which direction it peels off.
Cut two small pieces of tape and transfer them to your fingers, as shown in the photo.
Transfer the tape from your fingers to the protective glass, on the opposite adhesive side. Take the iPhone 6 6S in your hand and attach the protective glass with adhesive tape. Center the glass on the top speaker and the Home button. Press it with your thumb and secure the tape “Tightly” on the back of the iPhone case.
As a result, you will get a “Loop” design, as shown in the photo.
For which protective glasses is this gluing method suitable?
Currently, there is a colossal amount of accessories for iPhone 6 on the market, and various options and standard sizes of protective glass. Our instructions discuss armored glass without a “Pre-installation platform”, which creates an obstacle to centering the glass relative to the smartphone body and makes it impossible to use the “Loop” for high-quality installation.
Why is it impossible to glue glass to an iPhone 6 with an adhesive platform using the proposed method? It's very simple. If you look at the photographs, it will immediately become clear. The platform will not allow you to center the glass, because... there are no pass-through cutouts for the Home button and earpiece.
In the case of Benks, a similar design is typically used in the production of 3D glass. We have published instructions on how to glue 3D glass on an iPhone 6.
Cleaning iPhone 6 Screen
Let's return to the process of gluing the protective glass. First of all, the display should be degreased with an alcohol wipe. To remove dust and dirt particles, carefully wipe the screen with a microfiber cloth in a circular motion. Make sure your iPhone 6 display is at its ideal frequency.
Attention! After cleaning the screen, immediately proceed to the next step in our instructions for gluing the protective glass. The display will quickly become covered with dust if the room in which you install the glass has a lot of dust or low humidity. We recommend doing this in the bathroom.
The main step. How to glue protective glass on iPhone 6?
Important! Apply the glass, without pressing with your finger, to once again make sure that there is no dirt under the glass and that it is centered relative to the iPhone 6 body.
Click index finger in the center of the protective glass. When most of the air has come out from under it, peel off the tape, starting from the front of the smartphone.
Air under the protective glass on an iPhone. How to remove?
There are many ways that will help you expel air from under the protective glass of your phone. We will look at the most popular of them. Our instructions are most suitable for local (circular) formations of air bubbles under protective glass. All you need for this are short nails.
Determine the closest edge to where the air collects. Gently lift the edge of the protective glass using your fingernails. Drive the “Bubble” from under the protective glass of the iPhone 6 into the resulting passage.
How to deal with a peeling edge or air accumulation around the edges of the protective glass on the iPhone 6?
High-quality protective glass or armored glass without defective adhesive layer instantly sticks to the smartphone display without the formation of “non-glue” along its edges. If this occurs, proceed as follows:
Wait a few days. Perhaps the adhesive base is not in poor condition and over time the protective glass will stick over the entire area of the iPhone 6 display. In such cases, we advise you to put the gadget on charge so that its body warms up a little. The temperature of the device will serve as a catalyst for the setting of the adhesive layer.
Is the protective glass on the iPhone 6 coming off at the edges? This happens, but not often. The smartphone display may be curved. Identifying this problem is quite simple. Apply protective glass from another manufacturer.
If step 1 does not help you, contact the store where you purchased the protective glass for iPhone 6 and file a claim for the sale of goods of inadequate quality.
Conclusions
There is nothing complicated in the process of installing or gluing protective glass. The main thing is to carefully read our instructions. If you still have questions, you can ask them in the comments to this article or in our social networks. 3D glass on the Apple iPhone 6 is not suitable for installation according to these instructions. Be careful.
Details Benks Created: August 10, 2017 Updated: January 25, 2019To protect your gadget from damage as much as possible, you need to know how to apply protective glass. You can do this yourself, since there is nothing complicated in this process.
Required materials and tools
Externally, the protective glass on a smartphone or telephone resembles a regular film made of polymer material. Externally, it is thin and flexible, but specially hardened to withstand impacts and scratches. There are no traces of damage from a knife, scissors, or keys.
Even if the blow is so strong that the glass is damaged, it will not shatter into small and dangerous fragments, but will remain in a broken but unified state.
It is clear that such protection is thicker than a film, since it consists of five components: an oleophobic coating, a protective, anti-reflective and containment layer, as well as a silicone substrate. This allows you to protect the screen from scratches and prevents the formation of streaks. The gadget becomes bulkier and heavier, which does not affect the operation of the sensor at all.
Required tools:
- Actually the glass itself.
- A special spatula for smoothing or a regular plastic card.
- Cleaning cloth. You can replace it with a cotton pad soaked in alcohol.
- Microfiber cloth.
Sometimes scissors and tape may be required. As a rule, the purchased set contains everything necessary materials, in order to glue the glass yourself without any problems.
Step-by-step instructions on how to stick protective glass
The main thing is to choose the right protection for the display of a particular gadget. Every protective screen is not universal, as it is produced for a specific model. Of course, you can simply contact specialists, buy suitable glass from them and ask them to glue it (for an additional fee, of course). But there is an option to do it all yourself.
To phone
It is not difficult to apply a protective glass to your phone. The main thing is that it lies flat and completely coincides with the borders of the screen.
How to do it:
- Clean the room, wash your hands. The room should be light enough to see even the smallest specks of dust settling on the glass.
- Prepare the necessary tools.
- Degrease the screen with antistatic agent or alcohol. Then wipe dry.
- Disinfect your hands, take the glass (only by the edges to avoid fingerprints), remove the film.
- Align it and lightly lower it onto the screen. It will be immediately fixed thanks to a special adhesive coating.
If a speck of dust suddenly gets under the glass, don’t worry. You need to carefully lift it and remove the dust with a piece of tape.
On a smartphone
Sequence of actions:
- Wash your hands to avoid accidentally getting dirt on the screen.
- Remove the cover. Remove old coating, if any.
- Place the gadget on the table and wipe the screen with a special napkin.
- Remove the protective film from the glass and apply it to the screen, holding it on both sides. In this case, the edges of the protection must match exactly, and the cutouts must align with the speaker or buttons.
- Gently lower it onto the screen and secure it with light movements by sliding your finger from top to bottom in the center.
If dust suddenly gets under the protection during work, it must be removed with tape or a dust collector, and the whole process must be repeated from the beginning.
To tablet
In the case of a tablet, the procedure is almost the same. You just need to be more careful, since the device has large sizes, therefore it is difficult to calculate the ideal glass installation as accurately as possible.
There are the following tricks for this:
- Place the device on a clean surface. They say that it is best to do this in the kitchen or bathroom, as there is... high content There is little moisture in the air, and there is little dust that can settle on the already prepared and cleaned screen.
- Place the protective glass side with the protective film on the screen.
- Check that all holes match.
- Take a piece of tape and glue one part of it to the glass (in the center), and the second to the back panel.
- Again, make sure that the glass fits evenly. Correct if necessary.
- Apply tape on the right and left sides. Roughly speaking, it should look like a book with a front cover in the form of glass, and a back cover in the form of a tablet.
- After all the preparations, clean the screen, remove the protective film from the backing and glue the glass. Scotch tape will help you do this without much difficulty, since everything is already calculated in advance.
The touch screen is one of the most important parts of a modern smartphone. It is also one of the most vulnerable parts of a mobile device. To protect against scratches and other damage, you can glue glass to your phone. Earlier in the article, the features of using this accessory were discussed, and cases were also cited when the protection works most effectively. Now the material will tell you how to glass a phone at home.
Unlike film, glass can protect not only from scratches, but also more serious damage (cracks, chips). But in order to achieve maximum efficiency, you need to take into account the features of gluing glass on touch screens. How to stick protective glass on your phone correctly - read below.
Before you stick the protective glass on your phone, you need to do some preparation. For all manipulations you will need the following tools and means:
- A napkin that does not leave streaks.
- Medical alcohol, glass cleaner or alcohol-containing liquid (vodka, cologne, perfume).
- Thin medical gloves.
- Silicone suction cup (possible without it).
Some of these items (such as a lint-free wipe, alcohol capsule, or alcohol wipe) may come with the glass. If they are not available, you can buy a napkin at economic department store, and alcohol - in the same place as gloves, in the pharmacy.
If you do not have gloves, you should wash your hands thoroughly with soap. It is recommended to use household or regular toilet soap(not liquid), as they best degrease the surface of the skin. After washing, the skin of your palms can become dry; if you want to avoid this, you can’t do without gloves. Poorly washed hands can leave greasy marks on the surface of the glass.
Gluing of protective glass should be done in a clean and well-lit room, without dust in the air. You can do this in the bathroom, where moisture “binds” dust particles, preventing them from flying freely.
How to stick glass on your phone without bubbles
Gluing glass is in many ways easier than protective film. Thanks to its rigidity, it is less prone to bubble formation, and it is easier to position it correctly in relation to all buttons, frames and holes. However, before you stick the protective glass on your phone, you need to remember: it does not like to forgive mistakes.
If a speck of dust gets in and a bubble appears under the film, just peel off its edge and blow out the foreign particles or remove them with tweezers. You can do this several times in a row until the bubbles are completely eliminated. With glass, this option is not always feasible, since it is difficult to peel it off, sometimes it may not be possible to lift one edge, and if you peel it off and paste it several times, the sticky layer may become unusable, and the glass itself may burst.
The film gluing procedure consists of 6 stages:
- Before sticking the protective glass on the phone, the screen needs to be degreased. For this purpose, an alcohol-containing liquid is used. Before working, you should wear medical gloves to avoid accidentally contaminating the screen and glass. Using a cloth soaked in alcohol, you need to thoroughly wipe the screen, leaving no streaks or stains.
- The new glass should be grasped by the edges with two fingers. Do not touch the adhesive layer with your fingers (even with gloves), as this may affect its adhesive properties, impairing the reliability of adhesion. If there is a suction cup, you can grab the glass with it, then the risk of getting fingerprints is reduced to zero.
- You need to remove the protective film from the bottom side, holding the glass at a distance of 5-10 cm from the screen. If you take a greater distance, dust particles may stick to the glass during movement.
- Having aimed, you should slowly bring the glass to the screen. After it begins to set, you need to run a napkin along it in the middle of the screen (from the earpiece to the buttons.
- When the center of the protective glass is stuck to the display, you need to squeeze out the air from under it, moving the napkin away from midline- to the edges.
- When the glass is completely glued, you can remove the transport film covering top part glass, and feel free to use your smartphone.
Not everyone can do everything “without a hitch” the first time. Sometimes it is not possible to remove all the dust, or a small speck gets in during the gluing process. It can be removed, but it should be done very carefully. After all, if there is a large bend, the glass will burst. Yes, and prying off the edge of the glass is more difficult than when gluing the film.
If trouble does happen, and the dust under the glass prevents it from sticking properly, you need to peel off the edge from the corner closest to the bubble. This can be done with a thin strip of plastic, for example, bank or discount card. When you pry the edge, you don't need to lift it much. It is enough to leave a gap of a couple of millimeters. You can remove a speck of dust with clean tweezers or blow it out. A can of compressed air, a regular vacuum cleaner or a low-power compressor will do for this.
After the obstacle is eliminated, you can return the edge of the glass to its place. It should be smoothed with the same movements: from the center to the edges.
How to stick glass on a phone with a 2.5D screen
As mentioned in the previous article, for screens with a 2.5D glass sensor, there is little point in using protective glass. It can prevent scratches, but it can withstand impacts only mediocrely, and it doesn’t protect against falls at all. But if the “native” oleophobic coating is of poor quality or has worn off, the glass can restore its sliding properties, making the use of the touchscreen more convenient. 
The procedure for gluing tempered glass onto a 2.5D screen is the same as for conventional sensors (with flat edges). More attention should be paid when purchasing an accessory. The dimensions of the protective glass should be smaller than the dimensions of the front panel of the smartphone. Otherwise, it will block the sanded edges, leaving an air gap along the edges. Such a sight spoils the appearance of the smartphone and worsens the protection.
When gluing protective glass onto a 2.5D screen, you need to pay more attention to aiming and centering the accessory. It is important not only that the holes for speakers, buttons, cameras, etc. match, but also that the edges of the glass do not overlap areas of the screen with sanded edges (see the previous paragraph). Otherwise, all rules and precautions remain in force.