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Apple installed Belkin screen protector 12 Pro not sticking

bronksy

bronksy

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Had the Apple installed protector for about a month. Looks like the glue isn't so great - it's lifting along one side but no idea why.

Not been able to go back yet until this lockdown ends..tried 'rubbing' out the bubbles but it's not working.

I am wondering If there's a slight bending/screen not perfectly flat that's causing this.

Anyone else have the same issue?

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Apple_Robert said:
From the looks of it, it is either a defective screen protector or a bad install. My guess is the former.
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It was totally perfect leaving the store - and suddenly happened after a couple of weeks.

When the lady was installing it she did say they've had a few phones that the edges have a slight bend in them - possibly where the glue is. Not perceivable to the naked eye - but perhaps this is what's happened.

Didn't pay much attention to the comment at the time but seem to remember her mentioning something about it.
Hooterville said:
Did a case peel it up?
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Nope - you can see in the pic it's miles away from the edge of the case it's in. Only been that case.

I know I can get it replaced with a new one if there's a defect other than me smashing it so hopefully I'll swing by the apple store when they re-open fully.
 
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To my knowledge, the screens are flat. If what the employee said was true about the new phones, the problem wouldn’t be limited to the Belkin brand. Belkin also has a recent history with bad screen protectors.

Order a ESR or iCarez screen protector off Amazon. Both are excellent, have install guide tool and bubble free install.
 
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Had the same thing happen to my 11 Pro Max last year. The adhesive just failed. Got a new Belkin installed by apple store. Was good until I upgraded to 12 Pro Max.
 
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I'd take pics, get my own from Amazon and then when your lock down ends go back and get my money back.
 
Shark5150 said:
$10 for the protector and $50 for me not having the aggravation of crappy install. Worth every penny for me anyway!
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It's 2020, you can buy your own protector and they have guides that help you install them. Instead of paying $60 to Apple for less than five minutes of work.
 
Complex757 said:
It's 2020, you can buy your own protector and they have guides that help you install them. Instead of paying $60 to Apple for less than five minutes of work.
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I did this year due to covid. Installed iCarez full screen. No dust, which was the bane of my prior installs.
 
personally, I don’t feel the need for a screen protector. The apple screens have come a long ways in being scratch and crack resistant
 
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