How to Remove Air Bubbles Under Screen Stickers

Screen protectors help protect electronic devices from cracking, breaking; however, air bubbles may appear on the sticker if you paste it incorrectly or the screen is not completely flat. After applying the screen protector, it is difficult to remove the air bubbles in the middle, unless you remove the screen protector and re-apply it. If air bubbles appear on the edge of the patch, you can use cooking oil to remove them quickly.

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Re-glue the screen protector

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Use a razor blade to lift one corner of the patch and remove it from the device. Carefully slide the sharp edge of the razor blade under one corner of the patch. Remember to keep the blade horizontal to avoid scratching the screen. When you lift a corner, the sticker will slowly detach from the screen. When the adhesive has mostly come off, you will lift the sticker off the device. ^{[1] X Research Source}

Do not bend the patch to remove it, as doing so will cause the sticker to break or break.
Many types of screen protectors can be removed and reapplied many times.

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Clean and dry the screen with a soft cloth. Dirt and lint on the screen are the main cause of air bubbles. Soak one corner of the cleaning cloth in rubbing alcohol and wipe the screen to remove any dirt or lint. After wiping the wet cloth, you will wipe it again with a dry smooth cloth to dry the screen. ^{[2] X Research Source}

You can also use separately packaged cleaning cloths to clean the screen. Screen wipes are sold at electronics stores.

Tip: Do this in a clean, dust-free room. If you turn on fans or air conditioners, turn them off so dust doesn’t fly around.

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Remove any remaining dirt with adhesive tape. Stick the tape on the screen and gently press the tape to adhere to it. Gently remove the tape to remove any dirt or microfibers from the screen. Repeat until the entire screen area, remember to glue the tape over the previously pasted places so as not to miss any points. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Cover the screen with tape if you want to clean the entire screen at once.

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Reattach the screen protector. Align the edges of the stickers with the edges of the screen so they don’t skew. Once satisfied with the placement of the patch, place one edge of the sticker down on the screen and slowly press it down. The adhesive on the back of the sticker will immediately stick to the screen. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Place the screen protector in a place with high humidity, such as a bathroom, to reduce air bubbles.

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Run your finger or a bank card over the surface of the sticker. When the sticker starts to stick to the screen, press the center of the screen with your finger or a bank card. Run from the center of the screen to the surrounding edges to remove air bubbles under the sticker. Roll the screen in turn until all the air bubbles are pushed out. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

If there are still air bubbles on the screen, please apply it again or replace with a new one.

Remove air bubbles on the edge of the sticker with oil

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Dip a cotton swab in cooking oil. You can use piu oil or vegetable oil for best results. Pour 1-2 teaspoons (5-10ml) of oil into a small dish so that the cotton swab can be dipped easily. You just need to let the oil coat a thin layer on the cotton swab, do not get so wet that it drips. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

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Rub the cotton swab along the edge of the bubble. Shake off excess oil on the tip of the cotton swab and wipe around the edges of the screen protector. Apply a thin layer of oil to the edges to allow the oil to penetrate under the patch. The oil will remove all the air bubbles and the sticker will stick to the screen perfectly. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

Tip: If the air bubbles don’t disappear when applying oil, you can use your fingernail or a razor blade to gently lift the edge of the screen protector so that the oil can seep down.

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Press the sticker back in place and wipe off any excess oil. When there are no more air bubbles on the screen, press firmly so that the sticker adheres firmly to the screen. Use a paper towel to dry the edges of the sticker and wipe away any excess oil that has been pushed out. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

Gently press around the edges of the patch to see if any excess oil comes out from underneath.

Advice

Some screens are not completely flat, so no matter what stickers you use, there will still be air bubbles.

Things you need

Re-glue the screen protector

Razor blade
Smooth wipes
Cleaning alcohol
Tape
Bank card

Remove air bubbles on the edge of the sticker with oil

Piu oil or vegetable oil
Small plate
Cotton swab
Tissue

Steps

Re-glue the screen protector

Remove air bubbles on the edge of the sticker with oil

Advice

Things you need

Re-glue the screen protector

Remove air bubbles on the edge of the sticker with oil

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