Guide: Remove the Screen Protector for improved clarity, brightness and color palette

[dohanotoha]

If you bought this new, demand that they give you a replacement . No reason to accept a damaged device.

It is complicated.I live in Saudi Arabia.I bought it from a guy on ebay.If I return it I will have to pay the shipping to Canada wich is very expensive.I sold it today for the same price I bought. I am getting a new one from our local retail.more expensive,but at least I can make sure nothing goes wrong this time

Thank you

 

[grcd]

I had a scratch in the protector found this page and was ecstatic thought it was scratched forever.

imgur(dot)com/dJt3C
(on theleft the screen protector is off, right still has it)

Took a pic with it half on half off to compare. I didn't really notice a huge difference in brightness and the screen protector leaves a sticky residue that needs to be cleaned off somehow. The text seems a little clearer but I'm not sure its a huge difference. On Thursday my extra screen protector comes in and I'll try and clean up one side and test the touch feedback and see if it feels better right now it's too sticky to tell. It will sit with the protector like that until Thursday as I don't want to scratch it, so if you have anything you want me to do I can try to accommodate.

The easiest way to take it off is with a thumbtack. It was nearly impossible with just a fingernail.

Thank you for your feedback. The sticky residue is easy to remove, it will go away on its own after a little bit of use. Also, you should not worry about scratches: you would really have to be trying to get scratches on your glass screen in less than a week!!!

Try using a lightly wet cloth to clean off the residue. You can also use glass cleaning solutions, but try to dilute them (not a good idea to use daily home cleaning solutions on your device!!!): I suggest 2/10th glass cleaning solution and 8/10ths water, on a piece of cloth and then carefully rubbing away the sticky residue. You can also use alcohol -- although alcohol may leave residue of its own which you will then need to clear using water-based solution afterwards.

Hello I bought my tablet s from Canada.Unfortunately it arrived with sort of scratches . I am not even sure whether they are cracks or scrathes

Sorry but since I am a new user,I am not allowed to post links yet.

The question is do you think these scratches could go away once I remove the film? and what type of screen protector do you recommend to use once I remove this one ?

Please advice me . Since I got the tablet I didn't really feel happy about it !

Thank you in advance.

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Is there a video or.. A picture to help? it is so difficult to find it.

I think there is plenty of information on how to do it. It is not rocket-science and you will not have a hard time. And yes, your scratches will be removed -- most likely.

 

[grcd]

Just a quick update. I took the plunge and removed it myself. I will be updating the topic tomorrow with pictures of the process and my personal opinion of whether it was worth it or not!

 

[dantheman122]

I think mine has it on there two from what I can see, I put a sony screen protector on it as soon as I got it out of the box before any dirt/dust/fingerprints etc got on the screeen and I can't tell one scrap of difference sensitivity wise with my two on there and the one in the shop which presumably just had the factory one.

 

[Kermit33]

Sony Tablets sold here are without screen protector, instead Sony Shops or retailers will give one free for us to put on.

 

[zerod78]

my tablet s came w/o screen protector but with craddle, sony tablet cover folder, 16gb SDcard, 8gb thumbdrive figurine.

 

[grcd]

Sony Tablets sold here are without screen protector, instead Sony Shops or retailers will give one free for us to put on.

my tablet s came w/o screen protector but with craddle, sony tablet cover folder, 16gb SDcard, 8gb thumbdrive figurine.

ALL tablets come with the protector. No exception. Post pictures of your tablet up close, if you believe otherwise. But you are most likely wrong. I will be updating this topic with pictures to show everyone what I am talking about.

You can also try the lightly tapping your device against your teeth. If it feels like plastic, then you have a screen protector on.

Notice that it is VERY hard to remove the installed screen protector. It takes a lot of time and patience. It is clearly not designed to be easy to remove.

 

[rjsmith2007]

I'm sorry it took so much trouble to take yours off. It is A LOT easier if you start with the rounded corner side.

 

[forzanerazzurri]

Good god, there is so much misinformation in this thread.

 

[SWFlyerUK]

I'm tempted to take mine off, is there an alternative better protector that we can buy?

 

[slinder154]

Tried to peel it off for ten minutes now, won't move a bit.

 

[slinder154]

As of now, I'm no longer sure if i have a factory applied screen protector. Could someone maybe confirm the absence or existence using the attached picture?

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[princeasi]

As of now, I'm no longer sure if i have a factory applied screen protector. Could someone maybe confirm the absence or existence using the attached picture?

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If you bought it new, it's there!

I'm just sayin!

 

[slinder154]

Yes, it was there!
Managed to remove it by using a needle.

 

[maxiclo]

It seams un-removable. Any suggestion to remove it?

thanks

 

[jayitaliano]

I just finished removing my stock screen protector... and wow the clarity seems so much better. I simply poked the corner with a needle and slowely lifted until it seperated from the glass. Then cleaned after with diluted Windex.

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[hogaburger]

Just found this thread and did it to mine. Had a couple light scratches I thought I'd just have to deal with, but not anymore.

The residue is a bit ick right now but I'm working on it.

Maybe I'm just happy and convincing myself of it, but it seems quite noticeably more responsive to touch.

 

[maxiclo]

removed... I can confim sligtly better brightness and good responsiveness

 

[ssowinski]

How is the "underscreen" for durability? Gorrila Glasslike or no? 'Cause if that gets scratched then we're really pooched.

I find that the original protector is decent for scratches from normal use (dirty hands, fingernails ect) but if you try to scratch it or have kids playing games then it marks up readily. Mine has a few very small scratches only noticeable at night watching videos and I am very careful with it.

If I remove the protector is it safe to use without or should another be applied? Kinds defeats the purpose right? Or is it just more durable but less shatter proof?

 

[a_ballads]

I can confirm that this makes a significant difference! So glad I did this!

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