Screen protector Defect? Any Solutions?

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Screen protector Defect? Any Solutions?

Hi all,

I have recently purchased a screen protector from Amazon and the process of installing this screen protector requires some sort of spray. So I used the spray and installed the screen protector and it created a shadowy effect and decreased the visibility of the screen. Also depending on what angle you view the screen it shows the squeegee marks that was used to take air bubbles out. Certain sections are bright or dark depending on the view also. So I do not know if this is caused from the light sensitivity or water damage. Does anyone have any suggestions on fixing this problem? 😟

Thank you,

Devin

iPhone 5, iOS 6.1.4

Posted on Aug 23, 2013 6:14 PM

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Answer 1

Aug 23, 2013 6:25 PM in response to Devin108

Take the screen protector off and give the screen a good wipe. Check if the issue remains with the screen protector off.

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Aug 23, 2013 6:32 PM in response to ios decipher

The screen protector is already off. Sorry that i didnt include that. I also gave it a good wipe, dried it with a blow dryer I am going to put it in rice too to see if that helps. But its not like i dropped it in water.. the only way that it could have gotten wet is through the speaker infront of the phone.

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Aug 23, 2013 6:34 PM in response to Devin108

You don't need to use any kind of spray when puting on a phone screen saver. The best option is to remove enough of the top of the film applied to the back of the protector to enable you to position it correctly.

Once in position, slowly pull down the backing film whilst applying pressure to the front of the protector - using the wide part of a cvredit card works best. If you are careful enough you will have no air bubbles at all. If you do try to expell them with the credit card - if that won't work carefully lift from the closest corner with your fingernail up to where the bubble is and re-apply carefully.

The only liquid ever needed when applying adhesive labels or protectors is soapy water which allows a label to be moved around and you press out the soapy water to remove ait bubbles. Given you've got a phone you don't want any liquid anywhere near your phone.

Good luck.

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Aug 23, 2013 6:41 PM in response to Ramjet7

Hi Ramjet,

Although this answer shows how to install a screen protector it doesnt really solve my problem. For peoples reference I used this screen protector http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092QSQ3Q/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&p sc=1.

I can provide pictures of what my screen looks like to help you guys under stand what the problem is.

Thanks.

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Devin108 Author

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Aug 23, 2013 6:51 PM in response to Devin108

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Devin108 Author

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Aug 23, 2013 6:51 PM in response to Devin108

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Aug 23, 2013 7:15 PM in response to Devin108

Wow definitely not good, seems like you have a few dead pixels. Indeeed this could have happened from spraying the device but its kind of a long shot. I'd suggest taking the iPhone into an Apple Store to be evaluated and they would be able to confirm if the issue was caused by water/physical damage or just a manufacturing defect.

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Aug 23, 2013 7:21 PM in response to Devin108

Also just to confirm if you run your finger nail across the screen those white spots isn't just debris stuck on the screen?

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Aug 23, 2013 8:58 PM in response to ios decipher

Okay I will go into apple to check it out. But no they are not debris stuck to the phone.

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