iPhone 13 Pro Max Screen Protector pain

[supergt]

The last two model years have screens that don’t curve around the edge. Makes it much easier to avoid bubbles. They key to avoid dust is to apply it ASAP when removing the included paper protector or try your luck in a humid environment like others have suggested.

 

[Detonation]

Get the Spigen Glast.r. They install so easily and cleanly.

+1. Have one on my 12 Pro right now. Just peel the back off and place the phone in the frame. Easiest install I've ever done. Will be buying for my 13 Pro as soon as they release the notchless version.

 

[DDustiNN]

Whilst the screen itself is quite scratch resitant, the oleophobic coating isn't

So over time you end up with these super thin hairline scratches over the screen that appear at certain light angles

I've always gone without a screen protector but for the 13PM I'll be adding one, got a four year old who is unpredictable with my phone 🤣

I'll be trying the humid bathroom install method

I’ve heard the Apple Store has a device that applies them perfectly. Just take it there.

(But really don’t put one on at all 😎)

 

[raab]

I’ve heard the Apple Store has a device that applies them perfectly. Just take it there.

(But really don’t put one on at all 😎)

No apple stores in NZ

I got the spigen easy fit one

 

[lionofthesouth]

I apply my own,not bothered if it’s slightly wonky. In the past though I have used the mobile phone shops that are everywhere and always been fitted perfectly

 

[KevinMalone]

Probably a stretch of a question but are Apple stores putting on protectors in-house nowadays? Tried to get one installed last year but with Covid on the rise they wouldn't do it.

 

[WNYX]

When a new iPhone comes the pain of applying a screen protector comes together, i simply hate to apply a screen protector I'm extremely ocd i can't see any speck of dust or anything behind that i mess with the protector, I spend a crazy amount of money buying protectors as backup to apply perfectly

Any good technique to apply the protectors? im using the bathroom with shower on technique but even with that i get dust sometimes inside

Before using the installation kit, which I highly recommend (they won't scratch your phone), I used a combination of steam from the shower, compressed air, and scotch tape to remove dust.

 

[alyssap22]

Probably a stretch of a question but are Apple stores putting on protectors in-house nowadays? Tried to get one installed last year but with Covid on the rise they wouldn't do it.

Yes my friend got one installed in store last week on her 11

 

[KevinMalone]

Yes my friend got one installed in store last week on her 11

Much appreciated.

 

[kkhimji2001]

Hey all how do I book an appointment, do I literally take my new boxed iphone 13 there and they do it on site, do I provide my own protector?

 

[KevinMalone]

Hey all how do I book an appointment, do I literally take my new boxed iphone 13 there and they do it on site, do I provide my own protector?

That's my plan, going to leave my phone un-opened and ask to get their Belkin protector applied.

 

[Bethanie21]

I use the hinge method, always works for me. I taught myself to apply them and now have to do my family members’ 😋

 

[kkhimji2001]

That's my plan, going to leave my phone un-opened and ask to get their Belkin protector applied.

will you get your own case separately, the screen protector is £30 right, I think I can get one only for like £10-15 but I plan to have this phone for 2-3 years so want it to be perfect and will be v fustrated if I mess it up myself

 

[HarryWild]

I been using the cheapest Amazon tempted glass screen protectors for years! At $3 for 3, it pretty sweet deal for me since I install the protector just after taken off the iPhone screen wrap. No alcohol and linen dry routine. Takes me a good 4-6 seconds. 2 seconds to align and 2-4 seconds to smooth out the bubbles.

I going to buy the new technology of rounded edges and edge to edge technology this time around since this type of screen protector has gone down in price from $49 to now $6 for 3 and positioning frame is thrown in too! I might try sapphire glass if I can find it cheap like under $10. I always see in the past $79-$90 for one screen protector totally insane!

 

[KevinMalone]

will you get your own case separately, the screen protector is £30 right, I think I can get one only for like £10-15 but I plan to have this phone for 2-3 years so want it to be perfect and will be v fustrated if I mess it up myself

Yeah I bought a case for my new phone, will bring it along. Good question, I'm not sure if they will put on a screen protector bought from somewhere else. I like their Belkin one though, never had an issue with them.

 

[AbSoluTc]

I never used them on my phones. However I have installed for others and the trick is to steam up the bathroom and then apply. Keeps the dust from being in the air. Perfect apply every time!

 

[C7 POWER]

I avoid the pain of applying a screen protector by not applying a screen protector. I've also never covered my couch in clear plastic. Seriously...what would scratch my phone's screen? My iPhone 11 Pro Max is nearly two years old, and the screen looks like it did the day I got it. Maybe you just don't need a screen protector?

I am on the annual upgrade so by the time anything shows up on the screen, its time for a new phone anyway lol