If you’re worried about your new iPhone 6’s screen getting scratched, getting a screen protector is a great way to prevent it. Here’s how to apply a screen protector to your iPhone 6.
There are different styles of screen protectors, but most are usually made of a thin flexible plastic sheet that adheres to your device’s screen using some kind of adhesive or just static electricity.
More expensive screen protectors are essentially made of tempered glass, which are very thin sheets of glass that you stick to your iPhone’s screen. This allows you to still give the device that natural glass feel, but adds some thickness as glass screen protectors are slightly thicker than regular plastic ones.
There are also more robust screen protectors from companies like Zagg, which specializes in military-grade screen protection. These screen protectors are made of an amazing material that is insanely scratch resistant. They’re often overkill and fairly expensive, but they can be fine for users who work in construction that will expose an iPhone to extreme conditions most of the time.
Otherwise, plastic screen protectors are sufficient for most users, and they’re incredibly inexpensive. Sometimes you can find a pack for $1 a pack on eBay, but you can regularly find it on Amazon for a few dollars a piece.
There are a few different ways to apply a screen protector to your iPhone 6, but the iPhone 6’s new screen has curved edges, which makes it difficult to use a screen protector, making some methods more difficult than others. This is why you may find that one method works best for you, so we’re going to show you a few methods that have worked well for us in the past.
before you start
Before you apply a screen protector to your iPhone 6, it’s very important to do a few things to prepare it.
The first thing you will want to do is wash your hands to get rid of excess oil and dirt from your fingers. You don’t want fingerprints all over your device when trying to apply a screen protector, so washing your hands can eliminate most annoying fingerprint issues.
Second, you want to apply your screen protector in a room where there isn’t a lot of dust. A good place to do this is in the bathroom right after a hot shower, as the steam and humidity suffocate all the dust and provide a great place to put a screen protector on your iPhone.
Third, you’ll want both hands, as well as a credit card and microfiber cloth in hand. The microfiber cloth is for cleaning the screen before applying the screen protector. You definitely don’t want dust or fingerprints on the screen when applying the screen protector.
As for the credit card, you will use it to clear the bubbles created when you apply the screen saver. Most of the time you can remove them all, but sometimes there will be some bubbles that will be stubborn. If this happens, carefully remove the screen saver and try applying it again. Most screen protector packs you buy come with a microfiber cloth and a wiper board.
Now let’s start applying your screen saver.
How to Put a Screen Protector on Your iPhone 6
Probably the best way to apply a screen protector is to use the pull back method, which involves gently peeling back the protective wrap so you can attach one end of the screen protector to your iPhone 6, and then gently applying it. until the screen protector has been peeled off the protective packaging at the same time, put it all back in, and fully applied the screen protector.
It is the best method to ensure that dust does not get on the underside of the screen protector when applying.
However, it can be a little tricky and take some practice. Also, the iPhone 6’s screen doesn’t make it easy. Its edges are curved, so you have to be extremely precise or the screen protector will be off-center. This may not sound like a big deal, but if the screen protector overlaps the curved edge, dust can get under it and reduce the screen protector’s effectiveness.
The video above shows you how to apply a screen protector to your iPhone 6 using the peel off method.
Other methods include the arch method, which involves spreading the screen protector over long distances and then lining up the home button and the headset. From there, gently drop the screensaver on the ground and dissolve any bubbles that have formed.
This method is also quite effective, but since you have to completely peel off the first layer of the screen protector before applying it, dust is more likely to get under the screen protector when you apply it.
There is also the hinge method, which has gained popularity over the past few years. This method involves aligning the screen protector with your iPhone’s screen before removing the protective packaging. Then just stick two pieces of masking tape on one side of the phone; this will hold the screen protector in place while you apply it. This creates a kind of hinge, just like a door.
From there, you just need to lift the screen protector and remove the protective wrap, like opening a door. Finally, gently apply the screen protector to your iPhone’s screen and it will align perfectly when all is said and done.
Whichever method you choose, it may take some practice to get really good, so be patient and you’ll soon be a screensaver ninja.
