Sprint Touch Pro Stock Screen Protector a Major PITA to install

Edwood · #1 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008, 05:17 PM

WTF, HTC. Could you have given at least a fraction of a millimeter of breathing room around the screen protector? The chrome bezel is raised a fraction of a millimeter, so if you do not perfectly install the screen protector, one of the sides won't fully adhere to the surface of the screen, leaving a huge "air bubble gap" on one side.

I ended up screwing up my screen protector and throwing it out. I'm pretty anal and good about installing screen protectors, but this is ridiculous.

When you install, start from the left or right side (not the top or bottom), and line it up perfectly, use a magnifying glass or something when looking, because it has to line up within a fraction of a millimeter.

-Ed

Jact · #2 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008, 05:22 PM

Had the same issue...could not get it on without the air pocket on the side. Eventually had to trash it.

**TurboFool** · #3 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008, 05:23 PM

Didn't even know there was one in the box, so thanks for the tip-off. Sadly my install didn't go perfectly, either. Got a couple bubbles I managed to work out (except for one tiny one with a speck of dust under it). It'll do until I can get one from Boxwave, though.

**eenieMINI** · #4 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008, 05:34 PM

Same with the Diamond, the one from Boxwave (Crystal Clear) fits like a glove! Hopefully they will come out with a Pro one for you guys. (if its not the same as Diamond)

**darren.wlsn1** · #5 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008, 05:40 PM

steam up your bathroom to keep the dust particles out. as far as keeping it straight, goodluck. need phd for that.

**TurboFool** · #6 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by eenieMINI

Same with the Diamond, the one from Boxwave (Crystal Clear) fits like a glove! Hopefully they will come out with a Pro one for you guys. (if its not the same as Diamond)

I just ordered it. Seems it's already available.

Edwood · #7 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darren.wlsn1

steam up your bathroom to keep the dust particles out. as far as keeping it straight, goodluck. need phd for that.

LOL, yeah. I'm an old pro with that nekkid in the steamy bathroom trick. But I didn't realize I'd need to use my magnifying loop to line it up perfectly.

Existentialism · #8 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Jact

Had the same issue...could not get it on without the air pocket on the side. Eventually had to trash it.

Ditto

**LilRico** · #9 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008, 06:23 PM

To get it perfect you have to start with the bottom and work your way up, make sure it matches up perfectly on the two sides and slide you fingers on it while you're applying it. I don't have anything under mine and it is best to do it as soon as you take it out of the box since there's nothing on the phone like finger prints or anything like that.

diego_starr · #10 (**permalink**) 10-25-2008, 06:27 PM

I'm sure I'm missing the obvious, but how do you get the protector to stick to the screen? There doesn't seem to be a "sticky" side. Thanks!