HOW TO PROPERLY INSTALL ANY SCREEN PROTECTOR WITHOUT BUBBLES IN 2016

Screens are one of the most commonly damaged parts of smartphones and given the cost that our beloved devices, it's understandable that you'd want to protect it. This article will provide recommended screen protectors and some basic instructions for installing them.

1. Obtain a screen protector: Your screen protector should check three boxes of criteria. Scratch resistance, impact resistance and transparency for viewing. We recommend the RhinoShield Screen Protector for checking those three boxes while remaining reasonably priced.
2. Locate a dust free workspace: This is vital for applying any screen protector without bubbles or debris trapped underneath. Minimizing the amount of dust in your environment will ensure a clean installation.
3. Clean hands: Be sure to wash your hands before attempting installation. Hand sanitizer works best. Shake hands rapidly to air dry and remove excess lint. If drying hands with cloth, use a clean towel. Avoid paper towels due to lint.
4. Secure your phone: Apply scotch tape to the back or your device to keep it from moving while installing your screen protector.
5. Clean screen: The most optimal time to apply any screen protector is directly after removing the temporary plastic from your unused device. This is rarely the case as most of us are eager to use our new devices right away. However, you can use a small amount of rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer to remove lint and fingerprints. If you do not have rubbing alcohol or sanitizer available to you, one trick is to use scotch tape to remove any excess lint from the surface of your phone.
6. Align screen protector: Before removing the back plastic of your screen protector and revealing its adhesive, carefully monitor the position of any cut-outs. Be mindful of the position of any cameras, proximity sensors or fingerprints sensors. Then rest the screen protector over your phone's display.
7. Remove air bubbles: When you are satisfied with the positioning of the screen protector, you can begin to remove any pockets of air. Cover a squeegee or credit card with a soft cloth. This is a trick used to reduce the drag and glide the card evenly over the screen protector. This is the easiest method for removing any air bubbles.
8. Complete: If your screen protector has a surface protector to peel off after installation, do so. This will complete your screen protector installation guide. Great job!