Newer phones are a significant investment, and a cracked screen is not a cheap fix. Screen protectors act as a barrier between your phone and the ground or a dropped object, sacrificing themselves to protect your precious display.
The best screen protectors are durable, easy to install and resistant to dirt and fingerprints. Here’s everything you need to know to protect your phone.
1. Protection properties
Tempered glass screen protectors have many advantages over plastic ones. They better simulate your phone’s actual screen and shouldn’t affect touch sensitivity. They’re typically more durable than those made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
When choosing a screen protector, many advertise a 9H hardness. This refers to the screen being resistant to scratching by a 9H pencil, which is the hardest of all pencils. It’s a good standard for toughness.
Screen protectors usually come in thicknesses ranging from .2 mm to .5 mm. The thicker it is, the less responsive it is to your touch. Plus, you’ll want a screen protector with an oleophobic coating to resist fingerprints. It’s easy to clean with a microfiber cloth as well.
Finally, you’ll want to ensure your screen protector is compatible with your case if you use one.
2. Location, location, location
Once you’ve chosen a screen protector, you need a clean workspace to install it. Your bathroom may be best for this since there’s likely less dust, along with better lighting. Any room devoid of carpeting and lint-bearing furniture will do nicely.
Wipe down the surface and clear a space. Get yourself a pair of powder-free gloves while you’re at it. Fingerprints can ruin the job before you even begin.
3. Removing your old screen protector
First things first, power down your phone so you don’t accidentally call someone or activate the buttons.
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