Short answer
Clean the screen properly, remove every speck of dust, line the protector up with an applicator, and press from the middle out. Almost every bubble comes from dust or from pressing from one edge.
Before you start
Dust is the main enemy. A single speck under the glass makes a bubble that won't go away.
| Why | |
|---|---|
| Pick a dust-free room | A bathroom right after a hot shower works well, because the steam brings dust down |
| Wash your hands | Fingerprints on the glue side leave marks |
| Turn the phone off | A black screen makes dust and smudges easier to see |
| Take the case off | It gets in the way of the applicator |
Step by step
| What to do | |
|---|---|
| 1. Clean | Wipe the screen with a clean, lint-free cloth until it's spotless. |
| 2. Remove dust | Look at the screen against the light and remove every speck, for example with a piece of tape. |
| 3. Line it up | Place the applicator on the phone so the protector sits exactly over the screen. |
| 4. Lay it down | Peel off the backing and lay the protector down through the applicator without touching the glue side. |
| 5. Press from the middle | Press in the middle first and move outwards to push the air to the edges. |
| 6. Smooth the edges | Run a cloth along the edges so they stick all the way round. |
Our screen protector comes with an applicator that lines it up for you, so you don't have to aim by eye. That's the hardest part done.
How to fix bubbles and dust
| Fix | |
|---|---|
| Air bubble near the edge | Push it out to the nearest edge with a cloth |
| Bubble in the middle | Often disappears by itself within a day or two |
| Dust under the glass | Lift the corner carefully with tape, remove the dust, and lay it back |
| Protector is crooked | Lift it straight away and line it up again before it settles |
Good to know. Small air bubbles usually go away on their own. A bubble with a white dot in the middle is dust, and that one needs to be lifted out.
FAQ
Why do I get bubbles under my screen protector?
Usually dust on the screen, or pressing from one edge so air gets trapped. Clean well and press from the middle out.
Will small bubbles go away on their own?
Small air bubbles often do within a day or two. Bubbles caused by dust don't.
Can I lift and reposition a screen protector?
Yes, if you do it carefully and soon after. Lift a corner with tape, fix the problem and lay it back.
Is a privacy screen protector harder to put on?
No. It goes on the same way, and ours also comes with an applicator.
Screen Protector with Applicator
Straight on the first try
Comes with an applicator that lines it up for you. Also available as a privacy version.
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