How to apply a protection film to the Galaxy Z Fold5

Last Update date : Oct 28. 2023

Phones are indispensable tools for communication, entertainment, and productivity. As such, many users opt to enhance their device's durability with additional protective accessories such as cases and protection films. If you've recently acquired the new Galaxy Z Fold5 and are evaluating ways to increase the device’s longevity, consider applying a cover protection film.

A Galaxy Z Fold5 and a clear cover protection film.

Note: Protection film for the Galaxy Z Fold5 is sold separately and comes equipped with: Protection film (2 sheets), Applicator (1 piece), Dust remover (2 sheets), Microfiber cleaner (1 piece), Squeegee (1 piece), and Installation guide.

Video demonstration

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In order to ensure proper application of the protection film to your Galaxy Z Fold5, there are several preliminary steps that you must take.

Placing an open Galaxy Z Fold5 face down. Placing an open Galaxy Z Fold5 face down.

Step 1. Unfold your Galaxy Z Fold5 and place the main display face down on a soft, flat, non-slip surface.

Peeling the adhesion protection stickers off the applicator. Peeling the adhesion protection stickers off the applicator.

Step 2. Pick up the applicator and remove all of the adhesive protection stickers.

Applying the applicator to the Galaxy Z Fold5. Applying the applicator to the Galaxy Z Fold5.

Step 3. Place the applicator beside the bottom right corner of the phone and align them > Touch the top tip of the applicator to the side of the phone.

Applying the applicator to the Galaxy Z Fold5. Applying the applicator to the Galaxy Z Fold5.

Step 4. Rotate the applicator until it is flush and secure against the device.

Cleaning the Galaxy Z Fold5 cover screen with the microfiber cleaner. Cleaning the Galaxy Z Fold5 cover screen with the microfiber cleaner.

Step 5. Thoroughly wipe any foreign substances off the screen with the microfiber cleaner.

Cleaning the Galaxy Z Fold5 cover screen with the dust remover. Cleaning the Galaxy Z Fold5 cover screen with the dust remover.

Step 6. Use the dust remover to dab any remaining dust from the phone screen.

A properly installed protection film acts as a shield, guarding your phone's display against potential damage, thereby ensuring a crystal-clear and durable screen for your daily use.

Removing the adhesive protection sticker from the front cover film. Removing the adhesive protection sticker from the front cover film.

Step 1. Pick up the cover protection film and remove the sticker label.

Aligning the protection film holes to the camera lens and the applicator. Aligning the protection film holes to the camera lens and the applicator.

Step 2. Flip the protection film over so that the adhesive side is facing down.

Aligning the protection film holes to the camera lens Aligning the protection film holes to the camera lens

Step 3. Align the holes in the protection film with the camera lens and the applicator, but do not allow it to touch the cover surface.

Pressing down the protection film's adhesive. Pressing down the protection film's adhesive.

Step 4. Press the protection film's adhesive to ensure a strong bond.

Lifting the top half of the protection film. Lifting the top half of the protection film.

Step 5. Lift the top portion of the protection film and bend it to the halfway point. The blue protective sheet should begin to separate from the clear protection film.

* To ensure you do not peel the protective film farther than you need to, place the provided squeegee at the halfway point where the blue protective sheet begins to separate from the clear protection film.

Using the squeegee to apply the protection film while removing the top half of the blue protective sheet. Using the squeegee to apply the protection film while removing the top half of the blue protective sheet.

Step 6. Push the squeegee forward to apply the clear protection film while removing the top half of the blue protective sheet.


* Maintain a steady, even pressure to avoid creating any air bubbles.

Rotating the Galaxy Z Fold5 180 degrees. Rotating the Galaxy Z Fold5 180 degrees.

Step 7. Turn the phone 180 degrees.

Removing the applicator from the phone. Removing the applicator from the phone.

Step 8. Remove the blue film from the applicator and then take the applicator off the phone.

Using the squeegee to apply the clear film to the cover screen. Using the squeegee to apply the clear film to the cover screen.

Step 9. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to apply the second half of the cover protection film.

Using the squeegee on the cover screen of the phone. Using the squeegee on the cover screen of the phone.

Step 10. Then, position the squeegee in the center of the screen at the top of the device. Apply pressure pushing outwards from the center to the left and right edges, moving from the top to the bottom.

Removing the transparent protection film from the cover protection film. Removing the transparent protection film from the cover protection film.

Step 11. Fold the phone closed. Then, remove the protection film’s outer transparent film by grabbing the label and gently pulling it down.

A person using the microfiber cleaner to smooth the edges of the protection film. A person using the microfiber cleaner to smooth the edges of the protection film.

Step 12. Rub the edges with the microfiber cleaner to eliminate any remaining gaps.

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