How can I remove air bubbles from under iPhone screen protector?

How should I remove air bubbles under screen protector?



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iPhone 12, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 21, 2025 7:27 AM

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Posted on Apr 21, 2025 7:55 AM

Assuming that you have a laminated glass screen protector, with a fingernail, very gently and slowly lift the corner of the screen protector nearest the air bubble, just enough to ease the adhesive from the screen. To be clear, you are not attempting to remove the screen protector - but instead to provide a tiny air-gap to allow the bubble to escape. While the corner has been lifted, apply gentle pressure to the centre of the screen, pushing the bubble to the lifted corner.


If you have multiple bubbles, use the edge of a credit card to first "chase" multiple bubbles into a larger bubble. Pushing the larger bubble around can collect smaller bubbles - and finally push the larger bubble(s) to the nearest edge. Lifting a corner, as previously described, can help.


If you have a plastic film screen protector, you only option is to push the bubbles with the edge of a credit card - or completely remove the screen protector.


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Apr 21, 2025 7:55 AM in response to Colodi

Assuming that you have a laminated glass screen protector, with a fingernail, very gently and slowly lift the corner of the screen protector nearest the air bubble, just enough to ease the adhesive from the screen. To be clear, you are not attempting to remove the screen protector - but instead to provide a tiny air-gap to allow the bubble to escape. While the corner has been lifted, apply gentle pressure to the centre of the screen, pushing the bubble to the lifted corner.


If you have multiple bubbles, use the edge of a credit card to first "chase" multiple bubbles into a larger bubble. Pushing the larger bubble around can collect smaller bubbles - and finally push the larger bubble(s) to the nearest edge. Lifting a corner, as previously described, can help.


If you have a plastic film screen protector, you only option is to push the bubbles with the edge of a credit card - or completely remove the screen protector.


Apr 21, 2025 9:07 AM in response to Colodi

Hello~ In addition to the information provided by *LotusPilot* the next time that you apply your screen protector…you may want to search for an easy to install type that comes with an auto apply tool that is an easy way to apply a dust and bubble free screen protector. You may also go into an Apple Store purchase one there and have it applied there in Store. Take care.


~Katana-San~

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