How to Remove Tempered Glass (2024)

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How to Remove Tempered Glass? ›

Removing Tempered Glass Safely

Set a hairdryer to the lowest setting and hold it near your device—but no closer than 6 inches away—moving it up and down the length of the protector for 15 seconds. Be sure not to have the dryer set too high or hold it on the device too long as to avoid overheating it.

Tempered glass is designed to protect you from injury in that when it breaks, it shatters into dull cubes as opposed to shards. But if it gets cracked, such as in an accident, it's important to safely remove tempered glass to prevent harm.

It's easy, only takes a few minutes, and you don't need any special tools. Just a wooden toothpick, a credit card, and a hair dryer. The same process works with an intact screen protector, and one that's been cracked or broken into several pieces. Here are the steps to removing the screen protector.

Disadvantages of Tempered Glass

One of the main advantages of tempered glass, its ability to shatter into tiny pebbles, can also be seen as a disadvantage. Since the glass is designed to shatter entirely upon impact, it can pose a security risk.

It is very difficult to damage your screen by removing a screen protector. However, in some cases, the adhesive can be problematic. You will want to remember that using a hair dryer to warm up the adhesive first will make the process a lot easier.

DONT DO IT! I've never seen a protector reapplied that didn't come out worse.

Tempered glass protects from drops and scratches. The idea is that a tempered glass screen protector will absorb the impact and break instead of your phone screen. If you were to drop it from anything above 5 feet onto pavement, it won't absorb all the damage, but will minimize it.

Heat the screen protector

Turn on the hairdryer or heat gun and set it to medium heat. Hold it about 6 inches (15 cm) away from the screen protector and move it around the edges in a circular motion for about 30 seconds to one minute. This will soften the UV glue, making it easier to remove the screen protector.

What is the difference between screen protector and tempered glass? ›

TEMPERED GLASS VS PLASTIC SCREEN PROTECTOR

Protection: Tempered glass screen protectors are generally more durable and offer better protection against scratches and cracks compared to plastic screen protectors. This is because tempered glass is thicker and stronger than plastic.

Start on any side of the screen protector. Hold it steady and keep your nondominant fingers at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) away from the cutting line. Carefully cut along the line that you drew on the permanent marker. Go really slow to ensure that you don't put too much pressure on the screen all at once.

Another fact to remember is that tempered glass has its weak point along its edges. So, placing the glass along railing supporting the tempered glass along the sides would apply pressure to the edges as the glass flexed and would have a good chance of shattering the panel.

The lifespan of a tempered glass screen protector can vary depending on the quality of the product and how often you use your device. However, a good suggestion is to replace your tempered glass screen protector every 3-6 months or as soon as it starts to show signs of wear.

Scratch Test. Scratch the glass with a hard object like a key. If the scratch feels smooth, the glass is tempered.

A cracked screen protector can cause visual distortion, touch sensitivity issues, and potential damage to your device's screen. Removing a cracked screen protector can restore the clarity of your screen, improve touch sensitivity, prevent further damage, and enhance the aesthetics of your device.