In everyone's life modern man Numerous “smart” gadgets occupy an important place. The most common and popular among them are smartphones. With many advantages of such devices, all models have general disadvantage– fragile screen. To protect your phone's screen from scratches, cracks and other mechanical damage that can occur from a fall or simply from careless handling, you need to glue special glass onto it.
To stick safety glass on your smartphone, you don’t have to go to specialized salons. Everyone can do this on their own using the step-by-step instructions below.
Preparation of materials and tools
First of all, you will need the smartphone itself and protective glass. In showrooms, you can choose such an accessory only for popular models; everyone else will have to be content with protective films or look for suitable glass in online stores.
The purchase of the accessory itself must be taken as responsibly as possible. Also in the cabin, you need to check whether the holes for the speakers and the camera match. For normal operation, glass models of medium thickness are suitable.
In addition to the glass and the gluing gadget itself, you will need:
- Scraper (it can be replaced with a regular hard plastic card);
- Sharp scissors;
- Scotch tape (it is better to take both wide and narrow) - it is recommended to buy not construction or colored tape, but the most ordinary transparent one so that there are no marks left on the screen;
- A microfiber cloth or cloth (you can use the one you use to wipe glasses);
- Ethyl alcohol / antistatic compound or special liquid for cleaning the display.
There is no need to buy glue - protective glasses for smartphones have adhesive inner surface, due to which they are securely fixed on the surface of the screen without the use of additional compounds.
Preparation of the workplace
When gluing the protection, it is important that no dust, dirt or moisture gets under the glass. Therefore, it is better to carry out the procedure in a clean room (it is advisable to pre-ventilate the room).
The surface on which you plan to glue the glass also needs to be cleaned. To do this, just wipe it with a clean cloth soaked in detergent, and then wipe it dry again with a napkin.
Before starting work, be sure to wash your hands.
Step 3. Degreasing the surface
This stage is very important. If you do not properly degrease the screen, you will not be able to securely attach the protective glass. Degreasing is carried out as follows:
Gluing protective glass
The accessory must be picked up and inspected again for chips, scratches, cracks and other flaws. If no damage is found, you can begin gluing. 
On one side of the protective glass there is a special film. It must be carefully removed, holding the glass with your fingertips along the edges. Do not touch the front or back surfaces of the glass with your hands - there will be clearly visible fingerprints that will be difficult to get rid of. 
Then the protective glass must be placed strictly above the gadget’s screen, without touching it (at a height of 0.5-1 cm). The accessory is aligned so that the slots for the speakers, camera and Home button (if present) coincide with their location on the front surface of the device. 
After this, the glass is carefully lowered onto the surface of the screen. Since it has an adhesive surface, it will attach to the gadget itself.
Important nuances
For many iPhone models, developers offer ultra-thin glass with soft edges; when gluing them, you should not force or stretch the protective coating in any way, so as not to accidentally change its shape.
If you fail to glue the accessory perfectly on the first try, there is no need to get upset or panic. As a rule, few people manage to cope with such “jewelry” work right away.
If there are small air bubbles left under the glass, a dry microfiber cloth will help to deal with them. You need to gently press on the screen and push the air out from under the glass.
Even if you follow all the rules listed above, small dust particles may remain between the accessory and the surface of the phone screen. Then a microfiber cloth will be powerless. The protective covering will have to be lifted. To do this, you will need a scraper or a card made of hard plastic.
You need to pick up the edge of the glass and lift it a little (you don’t need to peel off the accessory completely), so that you can “pick up” a speck of dust. A narrow strip of transparent tape is glued onto it. Then the adhesive tape is torn off with a sharp, confident movement, and a speck of dust remains on the tape.
All that remains is to simply return the edge of the glass to its place and wipe the screen again with microfiber.
If we are talking about a phone with rounded edges, there will be no fundamental differences in the technology for gluing the protective glass. All procedures are carried out in the same way as if the protective coating was simply rectangular. The main thing is to pay attention to the shape of the accessory when choosing – it should match the outline of the gadget.
The developers of the accessories carefully thought through all the details so that gluing could be done quickly, and the procedure itself turned out to be as simple and understandable as possible. If you do everything correctly, it will take about 10-15 minutes to glue the protective glass.
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“Protective glass for a phone: how to glue it?” - a similar question interests a considerable number of users. Firstly, let us immediately note that the process of installing protective glass for a smartphone has some subtleties, but overall it does not seem to be anything overly complicated. Even if you have never done this before, you can achieve the same result as you would get in service centers or salons cellular communication, with the only difference that the installation of protective glass in the above-mentioned companies is a paid service. All that is required from the user himself is a set of tools and a little attention.
Protective glass for your phone: how to glue it
Many users who are faced with the need to carry out such an operation do not even suspect that not only the correct sequence of actions plays an important role here, but also a well-prepared workplace. If there is a mess on the table, and materials and tools are scattered, it will be more difficult to achieve a good result. The more quickly you can use one or another element, the better the gluing will be. Therefore, make sure in advance that all unnecessary components are removed from the workplace or at least moved outside the operation. So, here we have it on the phone. We'll tell you how to stick it a little lower, but for now let's talk about what it is and how it differs from film.
Differences between glass and film
Users usually clearly understand which of these materials they are talking about. However, some people do not understand the basic differences between film and safety glass. Let's talk about this in more detail. The second material better withstands mechanical loads. If you drop such material, only the glass will be damaged. It can be replaced later. But if an ordinary film was glued to the device, then everything is much more serious. This may require a complete screen replacement. And it will cost an order of magnitude more. For the sake of fairness, we note that glass is not afraid of sharp objects. You can run keys, a knife, scissors across it - anything. But it will not receive any damage. This, unfortunately, cannot be said about the film. Finally, I would like to note that gluing glass is much easier. Well, now let’s move on to consider the question of how to install protective glass on a phone in more detail.
Preparing the screen
Before installing the protective glass on your phone, you should carefully prepare the display surface for this operation. The process will consist of several basic steps. If you have previously applied it to the screen, you need to remove it by pulling the edge. We will no longer need the film in the future, and it can be thrown into the trash. We open the kit with protective glass. It should contain a cloth made of microfiber. We will need it later. If the package does not include an alcohol-preserved rag, then you can wet the wet disk with it, after which you should wipe the screen. You can wait until the display is dry and then use a microfiber cloth as intended. Before starting such work, it is recommended to wash your hands with soap to avoid the appearance of greasy stains on the screen. Once the screen is clear, you can move on to the next step. So, we continue to answer the user’s question about how to use it protectively.
Installation
When you pick up the protective glass for your phone, you will see that it is covered on one side with a special layer of film. This is the adhesive side with which the element will need to be applied directly to the screen of the device. Now we remove the film, preparing the glass for the gluing process. In this case, you should hold it not by the surface, but by the edges, in order to avoid loss of properties. When you align the glass, press it against the screen itself. The coating of the first one is made in such a way that nothing additional needs to be done, it glues itself.
We complete the operation and remove the air
Once you install the screen protector on your phone, you will notice that there are small bubbles underneath. This is the air remaining inside. You can remove it quite simply. To do this, smooth the glass from the center in the direction of the bubbles. Thus, they can be “squeezed” abroad. In the end, you will get an element that sits perfectly on the surface of the screen. Some users ask how much protective glass for a phone costs. Note that the price for it falls in the range from 300 to a thousand rubles, depending on the brand and quality, as well as on the phone model. Now, after reading this article, you know the answer to the question of how to apply protective glass to your phone, how to glue it correctly.
Which protective glass to choose
Currently, a considerable number of companies are engaged in the production of such accessories. Nevertheless, protective glasses from Ainy are considered to be the best of them. Why? What is the best protective glass for your phone? The products of this company have proven themselves well in numerous tests. Experts especially closely monitored the behavior of glass installed on devices of the American company Apple. It was found that with a relatively small thickness, the accessories provide excellent protection of the screen from external mechanical influences. It should be noted that the glasses of this company are made of five layers, the final one being oleophobic.
Func, for example, produces similar products. Its products are in approximately the same price category. It was noted that many accessories are hardened, but the quality and level of protection do not match the elements from Ainy, which, in principle, was confirmed by endurance tests.
When replacing the protective glass on a smartphone, few people do not worry about following the rules and perform re-gluing with improvised tools. As a result: there are scratches on the phone, the coating does not apply evenly, becomes covered in bubbles, or simply does not adhere tightly
When replacing the protective glass on a smartphone, few people do not worry about following the rules and perform re-gluing with improvised tools.
As a result: there are scratches on the phone, the coating does not apply evenly, becomes covered with bubbles, or simply does not adhere tightly.
Instructions: how to install protective glass on your phone
We have prepared a short instruction manual for those who want to install the glass themselves.
The article contains basic information, but to complete the picture we recommend watching the video from detailed description installation stages.
Removing old glass: what is important to remember
You must understand that the glass does not stick to the screen due to a special adhesive coating. The adhesion of the film to the smooth surface of the touchscreen occurs due to statics. An attempt to remove it by prying it with a fingernail or (much worse) with a knife will end in damage to the screen and body of the phone.
Even using a special suction cup can lead to unpleasant consequences. Remember, perform all actions smoothly. By pressing hard on the Velcro, you risk damaging the cables or tearing off the screen module. A vacuum is formed between the glass and the film, which will resist the adhesion of the coatings. But even if the suction cup adheres well to the film, there is a chance of damage to the sensor when removing the protective glass. Therefore, act consistently and carefully.
What to prepare for installing protective glass:
pick (or thin plastic card) – it’s better to take 2 pieces;
silicone suction cup (if you already have reinstallation experience, you can do without Velcro);
napkin or piece of lint-free cloth;
glass cleaner containing alcohol (pure alcohol or perfume will also work);
medical gloves (silicone or rubber).
Once armed with these tools, the job will take no more than two minutes.
Brief description of the process
Before you begin, make sure your hands are free of dust or lint. It is impossible to see the smallest particles on your fingers, so it is better to play it safe and wear medical gloves. They are thin and fit snugly on the hand, so they will not interfere with work.
Next, install the suction cup on the area of the phone with damaged glass, where there are fewer fragments and cracks. Carefully apply the Velcro to the corner of the screen, and then press down slightly and glue it to the glass. Take the pick and pull the suction cup towards you, only gradually increase the force, otherwise the glass will come off along with the screen.
As soon as you feel the glass peeling off, deepen the pick.
When the glass around the perimeter peels off ~80%, feel free to pull the suction cup and tear off the old screen.
Gluing new glass
Before applying new coating, remove dust and fingerprints. A lint-free cloth is suitable for this: first moisten the screen with glass cleaning compound and degrease the surface using a prepared cloth.
Grab the protective glass by the edges (put on gloves first).
Carefully remove the adhesive protective surface on the film (keep the glass near the phone, otherwise airborne dust will stick while you transfer the film).
Place the glass as close to the screen as possible (align it relative to the center, check that all holes for buttons, connectors and the camera pass through the film).
Slowly lower the protective covering onto the screen, pressing and simultaneously smoothing from the center to the corners. Use a dry, lint-free cloth or thin plastic card for this.
Remove the film applied for protection during transportation.
It is not always possible to glue glass to a phone without getting dust and lint. If you see that debris has gotten under the film, peel off the glass exactly to the place where there is dirt.
You can also use a compressor, a technical vacuum cleaner, or a can of compressed air to blow out dust particles.
If you don't have anything like this at hand, use tweezers.
As soon as you remove the dirt, glue the glass back.
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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, manufacturers of protective glasses 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 the 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 the 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 a 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 adhesive layer to set.
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 a product 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, 2019Many people may drop their phone during use and carry it in their bag, where, in addition to the phone, there are also sharp objects - for example, keys.
Therefore, it is not surprising that after several months of use, scratches appear on the surface, and in some cases, chips and cracks.
However, using modern technologies, you can achieve an extension of the life of the device. An excellent solution is to purchase and glue protective glass.
Visually, it strongly resembles a film designed to solve similar problems.
But such glass is completely transparent and flexible, and due to its increased density it is considered more durable and reliable.
Price protective screen for a phone is an order of magnitude higher compared to film, but the additional money spent justifies the stated price.
If it is present, the likelihood of the screen suffering from damage is reduced to virtually zero.
Why do you need protective glass?
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Before sticking a protective glass on your smartphone, let's first get acquainted with its main features.
The main advantages are as follows:
- increased resistance to scratches and damage. Checking this is quite simple - you can easily rub the surface with scissors or a knife. The face covering will not receive any marks;
- absorption of impact energy. Even if the phone falls with the display down, its front part will not be damaged. Only cracks in the protective glass will remain on the surface. The structure of the material from which it is made prevents the appearance of fragments;
- reliable fixation. Compared to gluing film, protective glass is easy to glue at home, even if the owner does not have the relevant experience. A special adhesive composition guarantees a strong fixation on the front of the screen. Thus, getting rid of the protective glass will not be easy, which cannot be said about ordinary film, which can be torn off even with a smartphone case.
The use of protective glass is also characterized by a number of disadvantages:
- the device will become heavy and bulky;
- the cost of protective glass is an order of magnitude higher compared to film;
- Extreme care is required during the installation process.
The average display thickness varies from 0.2 to 0.3 mm. The product has 5 base layers:
- oleophobic coating . It is responsible for the comfortable sliding of the user’s fingers across the display, and if fingerprints appear, they can be wiped off with a regular cloth. In addition, the task of the oleophobic coating is to provide comprehensive protection against moisture penetration;
- protective coating . Its purpose is to maintain the integrity of the screen and prevent cracks/scratches;
- anti-reflective coating . Another important layer that prevents dull marks from appearing on the display when using the phone in the sun;
- containment layer . If a situation arises where the user is still able to break the display, the containment layer will prevent the appearance of fragments;
- silicone layer . Fixed on the display surface.
How to glue glass on iPhone
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If you want to check out the correct sequence steps when gluing protective glass on the iPhone 6 and 7 series, you must remember that for almost all devices the algorithm of work is the same.
Depending on the name of the glass manufacturer, the contents in the box may vary significantly. As a rule, the kit contains not only glass, but also a microfiber cloth.
In some cases, an alcohol wipe is also present. If, for example, certain materials are not available, you can use alternative means at hand.
So how to properly stick protective glass on a smartphone? The instructions are as follows.
1 If your phone already has old film or glass, you first need to get rid of the coating.
To do this, first remove the cover and then pick up the cover by the edge.
Before performing the procedure, be sure to clean your hands so that you do not leave greasy fingerprints on the surface of the glass during the work process.
If you do install them and stick the protective glass on your smartphone, you will see marks every time you use the phone.
2 Prepare your work area in advance.
It can be any flat surface - a table, stool, etc.
To prevent dust and streaks from appearing during the process of gluing the protective surface, we strongly recommend turning on bright light in the room.
3 The next step is preparing the screen. Using cotton pads or an alcohol wipe, thoroughly wipe the surface of the display.
After that, take a microfiber cloth and wipe the screen so that no traces of alcohol, dirt, stains, etc. remain on its surface.
Checking for defects is very simple - just bring the phone screen closer to the light source and check the cleanliness of the coating.
If for one reason or another you cannot completely get rid of dust particles, you should try to collect them using ordinary tape.
Place the sticky side of it on the screen and pull sharply.
Please note that this must be done quickly, since if the tape is slowly peeled off, traces of glue may remain on the surface of the display.
Once the tape is removed, wipe the display again with a dry cloth.
4 Each piece of protective glass includes two films.
First, get rid of the bottom film from the adhesive side.
Offer a protective cover for your display.
Please note that you can only hold it by the edges. Otherwise, marks will remain on the surface.
Align and carefully glue the glass along all edges. Be sure to fit it to the speaker and home button.
Then slowly release the glass - it will begin to stick to the display on its own.
Practice shows that not every person can perfectly glue a new protective glass the first time, since air bubbles may remain under it.
In this case, you can get rid of them with a dry cloth. Just press it on the display towards the edges.
After this, all the air goes outside.
If there is dust under the glass, you need to bend it on the required side and get rid of the dust with tape. Then press the protective glass back onto your smartphone's display.
Now, having read the correct instructions for gluing protective glass on the iPhone 5, 6 and 7 series, you will have the opportunity to further save on services service center and independently provide comprehensive screen protection.
We suggest watching video instructions from specialists who talk in detail about how to correctly perform all the steps.
How to stick a protective glass on an iPhone screen
How to properly stick protective glass on a smartphone at home? Instructions for regular and 3D glass
Gluing glass with 3D rounding
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If you recently purchased a new iPhone, we strongly recommend that you protect it from screen damage, including chips, scratches, and so on.
This is quite easy to do. We bring to your attention an overview of special protective glass with 3D curves.
These products are designed to provide comprehensive protection to the screen surface from damage resulting from strong blow or touching sharp objects.
The average layer thickness is only 0.23 millimeters, but thanks to the use of a polymer structure, the smartphone can easily cope with strong impacts.
During production, materials are used that are capable of creating a special barrier that quickly cracks, absorbing impact energy, but at the same time guaranteeing high-quality protection for the screen as a whole.
Compared to conventional glass, 3D curved products offer the following advantages:
- Presence of soft edges. Manufacturers use special PET materials to make the edges of the protective surface. This allows you to achieve high-quality and reliable fixation, and the edges will not crumble or crack. This is not only a convenient, but also a safe solution, since the soft edges will not scratch the owner’s hand when, for example, he takes the phone out of his pocket;
- 3D wrap effect. If, in the case of ordinary glass, only the straight part of the display is covered, gluing glass with 3D curves guarantees comprehensive protection of the entire display of the device. Thus, the extreme curved surfaces will be reliably protected;
- Increased level of hardness. Despite the small thickness, the production material has a hardness of 9H. Today, this is one of the few models that fully meets this indicator;
- Minimum thickness. Using ordinary Chinese glass makes the phone more difficult to use. Branded products always have a thickness of just under a quarter of a millimeter, but this is quite enough for the device to receive high-quality and durable protection over a long period of time.