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after i removed the stupid label they had on the screen, the screen still feels kinda gummy. is that a screen protector?
idk what you mean by gummy but wipe it off with a cloth. also the phone comes with an actual screen protector in the box
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after i removed the stupid label they had on the screen, the screen still feels kinda gummy. is that a screen protector?
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Don't think so. THe protector is a separate item in the box. You have to apply it.
Does AT&T sell extra screen protectors? If not, where can I get extras of the one that comes in the box?
Has anyone gotten the supplied screen protector to align correctly so there are no air gaps or bubbles? It's driving me crazy trying to get it to install aligned correctly.
screen protector alignment
I had a hard time as well. The way I got it to work was to do it lenthwise.
I first lined up the lower edge with the "Send" key, then I lined up the upper edge with the "htc" logo, then I used a soft cloth to smooth out the air bubbles as laid down the screen protector across the screen. It took some time and patience, but these thing always do. The att version is not easier / harder than any other one I have used.
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Has anyone gotten the supplied screen protector to align correctly so there are no air gaps or bubbles? It's driving me crazy trying to get it to install aligned correctly.
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I got mine applied with no bubbles on the first try, but I'm afraid I cheated. I went into my university's class 100 microelectronics clean room (no more than 100 particles larger than half a micron, per cubic foot of air) and used a vacuum wand to hold the protector from the top until I had it aligned.
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hmmmmm, i scoured the box, and lookeds at the manual but didnt see any screen protector included. the guminess was from the label it ships with. i have a mark on the screen right now, but i think i just need to wipe it off. i have to be extra careful as im out of town the next 3 days with no screen protector. im typing on it now and i love how quick i can type with the keyboard!
Best way to do it (minus a clean room at the university) is to apply scotch tape to the top and bottom of the protector while its still attached to the film. Make sure that the tape over hangs on all sides ( left and right on top side and bottom side) Then peal away from film, holding cover by the tape, and line up bottom with the call and end key. Use the tape to adjust and move as needed. Grab a small stack of post it notes and use them to smooth out the edges. If any bubbles are present, use the scotch tap and peal up the side of concern and smooth out again.
Had some issue with tmo touch 2, but my att tilt 2 went on perfect with no bubbles nor hair. Shame I had to send tilt 2 back due to flimsy hinge, wish me luck when the new one arrives.
simplest way to do it is to apply one end first...i did the bottom end (zoombar area) making sure its straight with the 4 hardkeys then a slight bend creating a U and push down the protector as you lay it on the whole screen..all with two fingers holding the top tip sides of the protector ..i got no air bubbles..
kidvi said:
hmmmmm, i scoured the box, and lookeds at the manual but didnt see any screen protector included. the guminess was from the label it ships with. i have a mark on the screen right now, but i think i just need to wipe it off. i have to be extra careful as im out of town the next 3 days with no screen protector. im typing on it now and i love how quick i can type with the keyboard!
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The screen protector is in the envelope with the CD-ROM. I couldn't find it either until a co-worker who picked one up mentioned it.
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I got mine applied with no bubbles on the first try, but I'm afraid I cheated. I went into my university's class 100 microelectronics clean room (no more than 100 particles larger than half a micron, per cubic foot of air) and used a vacuum wand to hold the protector from the top until I had it aligned.
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WOW,,,, that is cheating!
when I put mine on my tilt and my gf's blackberry I used a credit card. no other kind of card works since theyre flimsy. credit cards/debit cards work very well, or cards that are just as stiff as one.
can the down side be cleaned? I tried to realign mine and now I have some dust particles causing bubbles. driving me crazy!
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can the down side be cleaned? I tried to realign mine and now I have some dust particles causing bubbles. driving me crazy!
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Take some scotch tape and dab it on. The tape can also be useful for peeling the corner of the film up to get at the inside.
you can wash it with soap and water. Dont touch it otherwise. Blow it semi dry and slap it back on.
I applied mine by hand, with only one small bubble that I worked out with a credit card. It has been great and has not affected operation at all. Holla.
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The screen protector is in the envelope with the CD-ROM. I couldn't find it either until a co-worker who picked one up mentioned it.
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cool! ill check it out when i get back in town tmrw. thx!
Source for Tilt 2 Screen Protector
After a lot of searching, I think I found what seems to be the same protector that comes in the box for the AT&T Tilt 2.
http://www.clearprotector.com/atandt-htc-tilt-2-screen-protector.html
I'll know for sure when they arrive in a couple of days. I scewed up the one in the box trying to get rid of bubbles and dust particles.. prob could wash it, but thought it would be good to have a couple of new ones and start there.
Jim
I was able to get the dust particles off mine with the scotch tape trick. I also was able to get it put back on using tape. When I took it off to clean it, I put a long piece of scotch tape longways. I was able to align it pretty well holding the tape and lowering it onto the phone. The edges are not perfect but it's tons better than it was before.
So, screen sizes getting bigger seems to be making it more and more difficult to apply a screen protector without getting any stray cat hairs or dust in between it and the screen. How do you guys do it, or do you just put up with a bit of dust?
I just got a wet application screen protector today since that was the last kind of protector I successfully applied to a phone (long ago), but that was a no go. It seemed fine until I was done and realized that somehow, from some where, a bunch of hairs got under the protector. I tried to use some tape to get them off but it didn't work, and then I dropped the protector and things just got worse from there.
This was in the bathroom after taking a steamy shower as I have read over and over that it's supposed to get most of the crap out of the air.
How do you guys do it? I have looked it up several times, but I just don't get how these people have such an easy time of it.
I use painters tape after I clean the screen (before applying of course) to make sure no other dust or hairs are on the screen. Use a can of air to blow away crap in your work area also.
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I'm really really good at applying screen protectors (wet application) because I started using Invisible Shield when they first came out about 10 years ago.
The trick is to not use their solution, as they only give you like a tiny vial of solution.
1. Get a plastic cup (I use one of those red beer-pong cups), fill it with warm water to the top, put 2 drops of dish detergent in, swirl your finger in it. That is your solution.
2. Remove the protector from the backing, dip the entire thing into the cup, place it on your screen. You should be able to easily move the protector around the screen to adjust positioning. If you cant, take it off, dip the whole thing in the solution again, and put it on the screen again. Yes, your device will get very wet, but do not worry... it's not a problem at all (I've done this to tons, and I mean tons, of phones/cameras/gps, etc...) Don't worry.
3. Once you're happy with the positioning, use a credit card to squeegee out the water in between. Adjust positioning again to make sure it's perfect, squeegee again. Squeegee a few more times, make sure you've gotten as much water out as possible. If your device has rounded corners (such as the back of the note 2 cover), after you squeegee out all the water the corner will still stick up. Put your finger on each corner for a few seconds, maybe 20-30 seconds if necessary. It will stick.
4. Done. It will be invisible, you will not notice a thing on your phone.
Kobe_No_Means_No said:
I'm really really good at applying screen protectors (wet application) because I started using Invisible Shield when they first came out about 10 years ago.
The trick is to not use their solution, as they only give you like a tiny vial of solution.
1. Get a plastic cup (I use one of those red beer-pong cups), fill it with warm water to the top, put 2 drops of dish detergent in, swirl your finger in it. That is your solution.
2. Remove the protector from the backing, dip the entire thing into the cup, place it on your screen. You should be able to easily move the protector around the screen to adjust positioning. If you cant, take it off, dip the whole thing in the solution again, and put it on the screen again. Yes, your device will get very wet, but do not worry... it's not a problem at all (I've done this to tons, and I mean tons, of phones/cameras/gps, etc...) Don't worry.
3. Once you're happy with the positioning, use a credit card to squeegee out the water in between. Adjust positioning again to make sure it's perfect, squeegee again. Squeegee a few more times, make sure you've gotten as much water out as possible. If your device has rounded corners (such as the back of the note 2 cover), after you squeegee out all the water the corner will still stick up. Put your finger on each corner for a few seconds, maybe 20-30 seconds if necessary. It will stick.
4. Done. It will be invisible, you will not notice a thing on your phone.
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Will this work with SGP Ultra Crystal screen protector? or are they only the non-water applyable?
Can't speak specifically for the sgp but I've been using the wet application method on all my dry application protectors for some time across at least 5 different phone models with no issues. Much easier to apply accurately than dry
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degeneration said:
So, screen sizes getting bigger seems to be making it more and more difficult to apply a screen protector without getting any stray cat hairs or dust in between it and the screen. How do you guys do it, or do you just put up with a bit of dust?
I just got a wet application screen protector today since that was the last kind of protector I successfully applied to a phone (long ago), but that was a no go. It seemed fine until I was done and realized that somehow, from some where, a bunch of hairs got under the protector. I tried to use some tape to get them off but it didn't work, and then I dropped the protector and things just got worse from there.
This was in the bathroom after taking a steamy shower as I have read over and over that it's supposed to get most of the crap out of the air.
How do you guys do it? I have looked it up several times, but I just don't get how these people have such an easy time of it.
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I read some where that you should apply it in a bathroom and before you start get a spray bottle and put water in it. A couple sprays in the air before... No dust works for me
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Well I just got 2 more cheap protectors in the mail, the first one I tried to get perfect, and each time I tried to get rid of a piece of dust it would get worse. The second one I have one bubble and I gave up. Fine. I have a bubble... oh, and they are cheapo reflectors, and supposed to be matte... so now my screen looks pretty horrible. Sigh. Whatever, my screen is protected. I will get an SGP later and figure something out in the mean time... maybe take them to a tmo store since they did it for me last time and it came out perfect somehow. I think my house is just too dusty, and there's no way to change that. I live in the desert, I have cats, the place is old. Sigh.
omg just did both of the note 2's and it took about 30-40 minutes, ridiculous, but afterwards looks nice till today i had the damn T-Mobile protector on it lol i got tired of seeing T-Mobile =P
Here's the trick for me. I got in the bathroom turn on the shower for a good few minutes. (Hot water) because the humidity in the air will get rid of most of the dust. Then you apply your screen protector by 1st.
Positioning it first without taking off the adhesive side (to know where the edges should be)
2nd.
You must not use a credit card to squegee out bubbles that'll scratch the screen, if you are put a microfiber cloth over the credit card so you'll be pushing down with the cloth not the card
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phreshjoker said:
Here's the trick for me. I got in the bathroom turn on the shower for a good few minutes. (Hot water) because the humidity in the air will get rid of most of the dust. Then you apply your screen protector by 1st.
Positioning it first without taking off the adhesive side (to know where the edges should be)
2nd.
You must not use a credit card to squegee out bubbles that'll scratch the screen, if you are put a microfiber cloth over the credit card so you'll be pushing down with the cloth not the card
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Well i did it at my dining table and i regretted doing so because I ended up getting a few particles underneath, but all you need to do at that point is take any type of sticker (mine came with 2 stickers which were called Dust Removal stickers, but its truly a regular sticker lol) so I had to use that several times, but the final result is great
I ended up ordering the SGP Ultra Crystal and also ordered MobC from amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009M7TZYO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00) which ended up coming in first, so I am still waiting for the SGP but honestly i do regret ordering them because the MobC are freakin great, crystal clear, and i have no regrets of putting it on!
Kobe_No_Means_No said:
I'm really really good at applying screen protectors (wet application) because I started using Invisible Shield when they first came out about 10 years ago.
The trick is to not use their solution, as they only give you like a tiny vial of solution.
1. Get a plastic cup (I use one of those red beer-pong cups), fill it with warm water to the top, put 2 drops of dish detergent in, swirl your finger in it. That is your solution.
2. Remove the protector from the backing, dip the entire thing into the cup, place it on your screen. You should be able to easily move the protector around the screen to adjust positioning. If you cant, take it off, dip the whole thing in the solution again, and put it on the screen again. Yes, your device will get very wet, but do not worry... it's not a problem at all (I've done this to tons, and I mean tons, of phones/cameras/gps, etc...) Don't worry.
3. Once you're happy with the positioning, use a credit card to squeegee out the water in between. Adjust positioning again to make sure it's perfect, squeegee again. Squeegee a few more times, make sure you've gotten as much water out as possible. If your device has rounded corners (such as the back of the note 2 cover), after you squeegee out all the water the corner will still stick up. Put your finger on each corner for a few seconds, maybe 20-30 seconds if necessary. It will stick.
4. Done. It will be invisible, you will not notice a thing on your phone.
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degeneration said:
So, screen sizes getting bigger seems to be making it more and more difficult to apply a screen protector without getting any stray cat hairs or dust in between it and the screen. How do you guys do it, or do you just put up with a bit of dust?
I just got a wet application screen protector today since that was the last kind of protector I successfully applied to a phone (long ago), but that was a no go. It seemed fine until I was done and realized that somehow, from some where, a bunch of hairs got under the protector. I tried to use some tape to get them off but it didn't work, and then I dropped the protector and things just got worse from there.
This was in the bathroom after taking a steamy shower as I have read over and over that it's supposed to get most of the crap out of the air.
How do you guys do it? I have looked it up several times, but I just don't get how these people have such an easy time of it.
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For with app screen protectors...exactly as Kobe mentioned. Couple of drops / 1 part dish washing liquid to 5 parts water (distilled water if your tap water has too much minerals)...just so the solution is slippery enough for the application process. Run your finger nail down the edge of the credit card / tool your going to use to ensure there are no nicks / sharp edges that will damage / crease your wet app screen protector.
Steamed bathroom also helps.
I recommend dry applications for flat surface...wet applications for curved surfaces.
With dry app screen protectors, those clear / ultra clear packs off of eBay usually work well. The only issues I have seen is that the adhesive may get weak over time (if you need to lift protector to remove dust then press down again) and initial cutouts maybe hard to see from pics. Eventually these dry app screen protectors fall to 3/5/? packs per <$1 ???
Position the dry app screen protector then apply / remove film. There will probably be dust, pet hair, etc. Lift up one corner / side / section at a time and slide the shipping tape between the screen protector and screen (sticky side of shipping tape against sticky side of screen protector)...then press dry screen protector down on the shipping tape which will also press against the screen. Carefully lift the corner / section of the screen protector...then flip the shipping tape over and slide back under between the screen protector and screen (sticky side of shipping tape now facing screen) if needed. Usually the particle is on the sticky screen protector side, but sometimes it maybe stuck to the screen side. The idea is to use a shipping tape with strong enough adhesive to remove the particle without ripping off / damaging the screen protector adhesive. Painting tape adhesive maybe too weak in removing any dust / pet hairs...UPS grade shipping tape maybe too strong...I like Staples equivalent shipping / packing tape...it has just enough adhesive strength to remove any dust / pet hairs.
Hope some of this helps.
What works for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1988725
Got my spigen... I am probably never buying from anyone else. Well, I dunno, but from the packaging to the application I felt like I was using quality. I thought I had ordered the ultra crystal but I actually went for ultra oleophobic for some reason... and I am crossing my fingers that the surface tension changes after some use (doubt it) but it does do what it says, finger prints do not stick. However the down side is the s pen doesn't feel nice against it (it did feel really nice against the crappy matte protector, felt like a pencil on paper, but I couldn't stand the rainbow effect, maybe I will try a spigen matte in the future). Any way, I used the "hinge" technique I saw somewhere online and it worked pretty well. Got 3 pieces of dust under the screen (1 on the screen, 2 on the bezel) and I used some scotch tape to life the protector and one of the included dust removal stickers to quickly take care of the problems.
the protector is FREAKING INVISIBLE! right now the screen is off and I can see reflections, and I can barely make out where the protector ends.
Thanks for everyone who gave me their tips and tricks, I finally have a screen protector on my note that I am happy with.
Also, for those people going naked, it doesn't affect my screen but I saw I already have 2 minute scratches on my screen. I keep my phone in my pocket on its own, and somehow I managed to scratch the screen already (got on release day). I have wasted a bunch of cash getting a screen protector on that I was happy with, and I might spend more in the future, but at least I know that if anything terrible happens I can replace the little piece of plastic instead of forever having to deal with a scratch.
EDIT: playing around with it some and then wiping it off, I already am fine with how the S pen feels. I think it was actually sticking to whatever they used to apply the outer layer of protection that you remove after applying the protector. A little bit more drag then on the naked glass, but I like that I can now get more of a tactile response of my writing. I am hooked on Spigen.
I do all my screen protectors at the dinning room table in about 2 mins with perfect results every time. I attached a few screenies but they really don't do it justice. It is insanely hard to get a good picture of something clear when using a flash. the specks of dust that are noticable are on top of the protector not underneath. I'm using the spigen oleophobic and love them.
Hi folks!
I ran into a bit of trouble here trying to remove the screen protector that came with my Otterbox Commuter for the HTC One.
I just can't manage to get it off, tape doesn't stick to it ('cause of the coating maybe?), the edges of the screen are slightly higher level, so it's impossible to get to the edge of the screen protector.
I even tried to apply superglue with a piece of strong paper but it just won't stick Oo.
I'm really desperate right now, how the hell am I supposed to get that thing off?!
Please help me!:crying:
Try using a needle to lift the edge.
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Try using a needle to lift the edge.
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Tried and failed, not possible either
Maybe a store rep can help
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Try heating up the screen protector with a hairdryer to soften the adhesive, then slowly peel it up.
I've had this happen a few times, sucks. Usually I end up heating it up with a hairdryer and putting a pin in the corner to get it to lift or something.
Yeah, heating it up with a blowdryer is def the way to go!
...needle? wtf, won't that just cause exactly what you tried to avoid when putting it on there
use your finger tail
ive had success using a razor blade
Riiquiem said:
Hi folks!
I ran into a bit of trouble here trying to remove the screen protector that came with my Otterbox Commuter for the HTC One.
I just can't manage to get it off, tape doesn't stick to it ('cause of the coating maybe?), the edges of the screen are slightly higher level, so it's impossible to get to the edge of the screen protector.
I even tried to apply superglue with a piece of strong paper but it just won't stick Oo.
I'm really desperate right now, how the hell am I supposed to get that thing off?!
Please help me!:crying:
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I do not recommend using a needle,because there may scratch the screen.
I get my wife to do it. Those nails help.
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I just remove it by nail
I understand that this thread is old as balls but I just took off a glass screen protector that i was struggling to get off. I tried using my nails at first and I failed. I used a rigid piece of plastic and just pushed up against the corner of the screen protector really hard until it lifted and it worked.
Riiquiem said:
Hi folks!
I ran into a bit of trouble here trying to remove the screen protector that came with my Otterbox Commuter for the HTC One.
I just can't manage to get it off, tape doesn't stick to it ('cause of the coating maybe?), the edges of the screen are slightly higher level, so it's impossible to get to the edge of the screen protector.
I even tried to apply superglue with a piece of strong paper but it just won't stick Oo.
I'm really desperate right now, how the hell am I supposed to get that thing off?!
Please help me!:crying:
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HI,
I came across this post looking for a solution to the same problem... Finally I managed to pry it off by placing a pen knife at the camera/sensor cutoffs and gently pushing at the edge... It created a bubble and allowed me to slip a paper clip between the display and the screen-protector...
djripster said:
HI,
I came across this post looking for a solution to the same problem... Finally I managed to pry it off by placing a pen knife at the camera/sensor cutoffs and gently pushing at the edge... It created a bubble and allowed me to slip a paper clip between the display and the screen-protector...
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The other thing that may work is to get something else with adhesive like a bit of tape, and keep a firm grip on one end of it, and stick the other end on top of the screen protector and gently pull up. It does work in lifting the screen protector but then again I've never had anything stuck on to the point of having to seek help
Ever tried Rubbing Alcohol?
How do I take my 7b apart?
I'm guessing I just shove a knife into the crack between the textured plastic and smooth plastic near the glass? I'm a bit nervous with how close it is to the glass.
(Why? Because I have to move those buttons/usb/mics onto the dashboard for my car install)
zedri said:
How do I take my 7b apart?
I'm guessing I just shove a knife into the crack between the textured plastic and smooth plastic near the glass? I'm a bit nervous with how close it is to the glass.
(Why? Because I have to move those buttons/usb/mics onto the dashboard for my car install)
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A better option for opening the device would be to use a case opener tool such as this one, it would be safer and more precise then using a knife.
Ifixit -now- has a teardown online.
The back has pegs, so you have to pry outward for the pegs to clear. You can't simply slide it off. Using a razor blade worked very well. I was able to pry the back over the pegs using the knife. Do the top first, and then the side opposite of the buttons. The rest is done by hand.
Now the real work begins!
One of the cool 'features' of the N7v1 was that the back removed just as easily as a cell phone. While the battery wasn't plug and play, it could be replaced easily enough. I guess they decided to make them more locked down this time.
I just bought the Nillkin Tempered Glass Screen Protector, and I've had a bad history with applying screenguards in the past (Totally messed up a Galaxy S+ screenguard) so I'd love to have a step-by-step screen guard application tutorial please? :angel:
dandrake47 said:
I just bought the Nillkin Tempered Glass Screen Protector, and I've had a bad history with applying screenguards in the past (Totally messed up a Galaxy S+ screenguard) so I'd love to have a step-by-step screen guard application tutorial please? :angel:
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Here's what I did to install tempered glass... Everyone says it's much easier than a plastic screen protector but I found it much more difficult lol. It's hard to remove with out damaging the film underneath and once you chip the film it won't lay flat. So I ended up ordering another one.
Clean screen, alcohol wipes if needed.
Take off shirt (to prevent dust), go into bathroom and turn on shower as hot as possible, door shut, no fan, Windows shut. Once you get it as steamy as a sauna you can turn off water.
Clean screen again with microfiber cloth make sure there's no dust on it.
Remove plastic cover to reveal adhesive side of protector. Line up protector on top edge of screen first, once you have it perfectly aligned, hold the top of it with your thumb. Then guide the bottom into place. It should stick to the top of your screen first and work it's way down.
Then exit steamy bathroom, use microfiber cloth to push out any bubbles around edges.
You'll see some moisture trapped under the protector from the steam, don't worry it will go away after a day or so.
So that's how I did, the extra cautious way to ensure I didn't mess up again and have to order another one. Good luck!
Wont the steam enter the handset via speakerholes, charging slot.... I won't try this... The mist might spoil the phone... But i applied nillkin the way mentioned in the guide coming with the package., the only thing i did different was to align it from the right side vertically... And worked in the first go
Well, I didn't want to mess up and waste 9$ so I just went to a nearby mobile store and got the service guy to put it on for me
Thanks for the insight though, guys.
Much appreciated.
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Wont the steam enter the handset via speakerholes, charging slot.... I won't try this... The mist might spoil the phone... But i applied nillkin the way mentioned in the guide coming with the package., the only thing i did different was to align it from the right side vertically... And worked in the first go
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I was concerned about that but I found the steam doesn't move downward onto your phone if its laying flat on a counter. Hot air rises. You could put tape over the speakers if your worried about that.