When buying a new gadget, we all hope that the acquired gadget will remain in its initially presentable form as long as possible, especially for phones with touch screens.
A protective film on the phone can protect the display from all kinds of scratches or other damage. Such a clever move will prolong the state of novelty of your phone for a long time. We will look at how to stick the film on the phone in this article.
Fragile part of the gadget
Mobile phone owners regularly contact service centers with requests to replace the display. Most often, it is this part of the gadget that causes breakdowns. This happens because the phone display is the most fragile part of it. Also, the screen of the gadget is not protected from external influences (regardless of the strength of the material from which it is made). Of course, shock-resistant materials help to protect the phone from cracking, however, despite this, the service of replacing the display always leads. Scratching can be prevented by simply applying a protective film to your phone.
What are the films
Fortunately, today the manufacturers of the communication industry and accessories in this industry have tried to ensure that the user of a mobile device has a choice of accessories for it. Today there are several types of films with different properties.
Glossy finish. The phone looks prettier with a glossy film, but in bright sunlight it will catch glare, making it difficult to see the screen.
Mirror coated film. It is made of glass, which significantly adds chic and shine to the touchscreen phone. There are also mirror films on sale for the back of the phone, so they can act as a cover by covering all the panels of the device. But it has such an accessory and disadvantages, it is the same glare in bright light.
Matte film - when choosing this type, you can perfectly use your phone even in bright conditions, unlike the previous two protective films.
There are also some that come off easily. But you need to take into account the fact that no glue should remain on the display. Some companies produce films with the thinnest silicone coating that adhere perfectly to the display without leaving any traces on it. This protective accessory can be used many times.
When buying a film
It is recommended that you purchase a screen protector specifically for your phone model. Basically, it is always slightly smaller than the screen size, but this nuance should not confuse you, since this is done for better adhesion of the film along the edges of the display. Buying such a protective accessory, many are guided by their own preferences and tastes.
It should be noted that it is easier to properly stick the film on the phone if it has a thick base, thinner ones tend to stretch. But thick ones reduce the color transmission and sensitivity of the device. If you cannot make a choice, a universal film for your phone will suit you. Glossy of medium thickness are considered universal; they will suit any user. You can buy protection for your phone in online stores or in specialized connected stores.
Basically, when buying a phone, sellers immediately offer to buy a film and use the services of sticking it. For a very small fee, the specialists of the store or service center can glue it to your gadget, it will not take much time. However, if you do not want to contact the service center, you can do these simple steps yourself.
Step-by-step instruction
First you need to prepare your workplace. It is advisable that there is no dust in the room, as it will definitely get on the sticky part of the film, and then you will not be able to do anything. It is advisable to do this in a bathtub so that the room is saturated with moist air, which can be artificially created by turning on the water in the bathroom for a couple of minutes.
For work you will need:
wet wipe;
dry napkin;
a plastic spatula (often comes with a film), if not, an ordinary plastic card will do.
film on the phone screen;
It is recommended to glue it to a new, not yet dirty and dust-free phone. In order not to make mistakes while gluing the film and not to be disappointed with the work done later, you must follow the instructions step by step.
Usually, along with the protective film, manufacturers put a special napkin and a plastic spatula in the kit, which are useful for gluing the film. If the phone is new, then it already has factory protection, but in most cases it contains brand labels or descriptions of the resources contained in the phone.
These inscriptions interfere with the effective use of the screen, so the factory film must be removed, but do not rush to throw it away, we will still need it.
Screen processing
The next step: you need to make a careful examination of your gadget; there should be no specks, dust or fingerprints on the surface of the screen. If there are any, you need to clean the display surface from such imperfections by carefully wiping it with a special napkin. You can use a microfiber cloth and a cleaner for LSD and TFT monitors. However, it is very important to know that in no case should you wipe the display with alcohol, because alcohol can cause clouding of the display plastic itself.
Any napkins will not work
You can also use napkins that do not contain lint. You will have to give up both fat-containing wipes and those that contain cream. These wipes will leave unwanted marks and streaks on the screen surface.
Carefully rub the surface of the screen in order to remove all the debris, because after gluing all these flaws can no longer be corrected. If your phone is not new, even after very intensive cleaning, it may contain dust lint on the surface. Then it is recommended to use masking tape to remove them - just blot the display with it.
Film size
If you use a protective film that is matched directly to the model of your mobile device, it will perfectly match the parameters, and you will not have to perform additional procedures. However, it happens that the original protection cannot be purchased. In this case, the factory one will come in handy. It should be adjusted to the desired size using scissors or a sharp knife. But it should be noted that the original accessories already have all the holes for the various toolbars of your device, and you will have to tinker with the rest and cut them yourself.
Determining the bottom of the film
Before sticking the film on the phone, you need to find where its bottom is, for a general idea of \u200b\u200bwhich side to attach where. Some manufacturers produce a film that itself is dressed in two additional layers. Top and bottom protection, and inside the base for sticking to the surface of the phone screen. These kinds of accessories are produced with numbered paper petals along the edges. In this case, the first to be removed is the protective surface with number 1.
Bonding process
Having previously marked the upper point of contact of the film with the screen, it is necessary to very carefully bend the edge of the film with the number 1 and attach the film to the screen with the adhesive side. It is necessary to accurately calculate the movement of the hand, align the protection parallel to the upper edge of the screen. It is undesirable to bend it over a long distance, this can complicate the process due to the stickiness of the film, and air will get under it. Also, it is necessary to glue it to the phone not end-to-end to the edges, it is recommended to retreat a few millimeters.
Gradually continue to peel back the film and at the same time glue it to the display surface with light pressure. If air bubbles appear during sticking, you must use a plastic card and smooth them out, expelling them on both sides of the screen. It is better to leave tiny bubbles in the same form, they will disappear by themselves in a couple of days. Now you can remove the film number 2.
The final stage
Now you know how to stick the film on your phone, and you can do this yourself. It remains to give one more piece of advice: if for some reason you did not succeed in gluing the film properly, you can repeat it again by peeling it off and gluing it again.
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Types of protective films
The main task of the film is to preserve the presentation of the cell phone for a long time. In addition to this task, a protective film is used to matte the screen, or vice versa, to create a glossy effect, protects the screen from fingerprints. Accordingly, you can purchase a variety of films depending on the purpose of their application: matte, glossy, anti-reflective. Each person chooses a film based on personal tastes and preferences. Thick films are easier to stick than thin films. They don't last. However, it is worth considering one fact: a thick film reduces the color rendition of the screen and its sensitivity.
Glossy films of medium thickness are considered universal. You can find them in telecom stores or online stores. They will suit any user. If you don't know how to stick the film on your phone, we will help you. Everything is done as easy as shelling pears.
Sticker film on the phone: Necessary conditions and available tools
We need a soft napkin. You can take one of those used to wipe monitors.
Where to stick the film on the phone? This procedure is best done in a dust-free room. You can use the bathroom. To create high humidity, which is an indispensable condition for the correct adhesion of the film, turn on the water for a couple of minutes. Use a plastic spatula or credit card to smooth it down.
How to glue the film on the phone
The film is applied to your mobile device in three stages. We will describe them to you below.
1. How to cut a film on a phone that matches its size?
In order not to be mistaken with the dimensions, use as a sample the film that was equipped with the phone during the packaging process at the factory. It exactly matches the parameters of the screen and will serve as an excellent reference.
Peel off the original film, lay it on the protective film, aligning carefully.
Take a special knife and scissors. With their help, cut the film of the required size according to the existing sample. In a couple of minutes, the result is ready - a new film for your irreplaceable and beloved gadget.
2. Sticking a protective film on the phone: preparing the device
Your first step in this procedure is to thoroughly wipe the screen with microfiber. Then we prepare a solution based on soap or shampoo in the following proportions: add one drop of soap to twenty grams of water. We take a brush and with its help cover the screen with the prepared solution with a thin layer. Such a procedure will help the material not stick at random, and will make it possible to easily fix it in the correct position.
3.
The material we will have to work with has two different protective coatings. On the front side it is colored, and on the side of the adhesive layer it is transparent.
Remove the transparent cover, and then place the film with an adhesive layer on the screen. Carefully align the film. The solution prepared earlier helps us in this.
Now feel free to remove the second cover. The time has come to use a plastic card. Use it to expel the air formed under the film. Do this from the center of the screen to the edge. Wipe off any remaining soapy liquid with a swab. Avoid getting the solution on the buttons of the device.
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That's all. Painstaking work done! Your mobile is as good as new.
Leave the device alone for a while to dry the film. After an hour or more, you can safely use it.
- To properly stick the protective film on the phone along the edges, cut it out with a millimeter gap from the edge of the screen.
- Avoid touching the adhesive side of the material, otherwise there is a risk of dust being deposited on it and causing bubbles to form.
Now you know how to stick the screen protector on your phone yourself. The next lesson will be devoted to how to resuscitate a phone that has fallen into the water. Do not miss!
Smartphone manufacturers are trying to equip their products with high-quality, scratch-resistant tempered glass screens, but they are not always avoided. Even Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontail are not always able to withstand certain sand fractions with high Mohs hardness. To prevent the display from becoming unsightly and to remain well readable, you have to resort to using auxiliary accessories. How to stick a film on your phone at home, without allowing bubbles to appear, will help you find out the material.
For many popular smartphones, screen protectors are produced specially cut to the shape of the screen. They follow its contours, have holes for a speaker, a camera, physical buttons on the front panel. However, for some devices (especially inexpensive Chinese ones) it is not easy to find "native" protection. We have to resort to preparing a universal film with our own hands. 
Before you buy a protective film, you need to decide on its type. There are both glossy and matte options on sale. The former are characterized by maximum transparency, the finger glides on them pleasantly, but the side effect is the tendency to glare. Matte is less transparent, but protects against glare. Also a bonus is the reduction of matrix grain on screens with low resolution (below HD).
To choose a film, you need to prioritize and figure out which is more important: maintaining brightness, or protecting against glare. In the first case, it is worth choosing a gloss, in the second - a matte surface. Also, when buying a universal film, you need to take into account the screen diagonal.
Preparation for gluing
Before applying the universal film, you need to prepare it. To do this, you need the following tools and accessories:
The procedure for preparing the film is as follows:
- Take measurements from the display, transfer them to the film using a ruler. You can safely draw the contours with a marker, since the film is covered with protective films on both sides, there will be no traces.
- Place the film on a mat, apply a ruler to straight contours and with moderate pressure, with a clear motion of the scalpel / blade, make cuts. It is not recommended to use scissors for this (burrs will remain, which will not allow the edges to stick tightly).
- If there are curly paths that you want to trim, use the curly protractor arch to trim them.
After that, the film is ready for gluing. If the phone has contours that require a curly cut (for example, Samsung, with an oval home button), but you don’t want to do them, you can simply cut the film in a straight line so that it covers the display itself, but does not reach the keys under the screen.
How to stick the protective film yourself
There are two ways to stick the film on your phone without bubbles: "dry" and "wet". The first of them is fast and safe, but requires more skill. It also needs a clean, dust-free environment. The "wet" method is fast, but can pose a threat to a smartphone in inexperienced hands.
Dry method
The dry method is most often used for gluing films. It is he who is recommended, but associated with certain difficulties. Before you stick the film on your phone, you need to choose a clean place. For example, a bathroom is suitable for this: humidity makes dust heavy, and it does not fly in the air, but lies on surfaces. 
Tools and fixtures:
- lint-free napkin;
- plastic card;
- tweezers (optional) or medical gloves (optional);
- wiper (optional).
Often, the screen film is equipped with these tools, so you don't have to look for anything.
How to stick the film dry:
An experienced person (for example, a store employee or SC) can do without tools by sticking the film on the first try. But if this is done for the first time, it is better to play it safe.
Although almost modern smartphones or tablets costing over $ 100 have Gorilla Glass, one gadget walk in your pocket with keys and your display is scratched! To prevent this from happening, you must stick a protective film!
Many users still doubt whether to glue a protective film on a smartphone or tablet, the arguments that sound:
- There is a protective coating that supposedly protects the display from scratches;
- The quality and accuracy of clicks on virtual buttons and elements decreases.
- Protection is never superfluous, and once again it would not hurt to play it safe;
- The presentation of a smartphone or tablet is preserved, this is especially true for those who often change gadgets;
- The quality and accuracy of clicks practically does not change if you use a good quality film;
- The protective film "suppresses" the impact if the gadget is suddenly dropped and may keep the display completely from cracks or reduce the area of \u200b\u200bdamage and further spread of the "cobweb".
We found out all the pros and cons, now what you need to know when buying protective films:
- Do not buy "universal film for protecting screens of mobile phones and tablets" - universal this is a waste of money
- Buy high-quality films, firstly they are more reliable, secondly, the accuracy of pressing does not suffer, and the third is easier to stick
Instructions on how to properly stick the protective film
Ideally, if the protective film would have been pasted in the store, if this is not the case, then here's what you need first of all:
- Credit card;
- An alcohol-free or other wet wipe without glycerin (ideal for monitor wipes);
- Plain dry napkin (not a table napkin);
- Protective film.
Preparation for gluing
It is advisable to carry out the gluing procedure in a non-dusty room, for example, a bathroom - after letting in steam in it, and then waiting for it to settle. Wash your hands with soap and water so that they are not greasy.
Usually all protective films consist of three layers: temporary lower protective film (transport), the middle which remains, upper temporary protective (transport) Make sure that the lower temporary protective film is free of dust and dirty oily traces.
Protective film sticker 
1. Move your smartphone or tablet to a firm, non-staggering surface.
2. Take a damp cloth and dry the display very thoroughly. After wiping, you should not have the slightest trace of grease or dust, you may need a couple of wipes for this.
3. After thorough wiping with a damp cloth, take a regular dry one and wipe the display, it is very important that no lint remains during wiping.
4. Apply the protective film to the screen so that the lower shipping film is at the bottom, closer to the screen (thanks to KEP y). Gently and very slowly, pull the tab of the lower transport film downwards and at the same time, gently, with smoothing movements, lay the film on the display surface.
Do not touch the inner layer when removing the lower shipping one!
5. If there are bubbles left between the protective film and the display, do not use a credit card to expel the air to the nearest edge of the screen.
6. After removing bubbles, remove the upper shipping tape.
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The screen of a new mobile device always looks great. However, over time, the user begins to wonder, where can I stick the film on the phone... Let's reveal a little secret: it is better to take care of this immediately after purchasing the device. The same applies if the need arises.
Where can we stick the film on the phone?
If we immediately stick the film on the display of a mobile device, it will help us to avoid scratches, dust and moisture, as well as the formation of stains on its surface. In other words, this is a measure designed to protect the screen of the device from adverse external influences.
The answer to the question of where you can stick the film on your phone is extremely simple: in any mobile phone store. For example, we can contact the office of the Svyaznoy company or any other.
So now we know where we can stick the film on our phone. How to do it yourself?
If we have a certain skill, we are quite capable of coping with this procedure on our own. For this, we need a napkin, a clean room and, in fact, the film itself. It is also recommended that you wash your hands thoroughly and remove any old film, if any, from the screen of your mobile device. To do this, you need to pry it off using some non-sharp object.
Let's start by wiping the display with a tissue. This will help get rid of dust, fingerprints, grease stains and more. The screen of the gadget should shine and be absolutely clean. It is strongly not recommended to use any household cleaning products. If desired, you can use LCD cleaning wipes.
As a rule, the new film is protected on both sides by other layers from which it must be removed. It is best to remove layer # 2 first, leaving the first one. Let's start glueing the film from the straight and wide part of the display, and then align it around the edges. Do not touch the open part of the film with your hands, as well as allow dirt, dust, etc. As it is glued, smoothly smooth out the film and gradually separate layer No. 1.
The edge of the film should not be folded under the edges of the display frame - it is best to leave a gap of about 0.5 millimeters.
If we failed to stick it on the first time, don't be upset, especially if you or your phone. Carefully remove the film and try again.
Air bubbles that remain between the pasted film and the screen can be removed with a squeegee or any other non-sharp object (even a credit card will do). At the end of the procedure, wipe the display with a napkin.
If we are in a dusty room, it is best to try sticking a protective film in the bathroom, that is, in a damp room. In this case, you should not even try to glue the wet film, as visitors to many forums advise to do.
A properly applied protective film will keep the screen of our mobile device for at least 12 months.
