How to apply a protection film to the Galaxy Z Flip5

Last Update date : Mar 30. 2024

Phones empower us to communicate, work, and play at any time, anywhere; so it makes sense when users invest in protective accessories like cases and protection films as a way to enhance their devices’ durability. If you recently acquired a Galaxy Z Flip5 and are thinking about how to strengthen your device’s longevity, think about applying a cover protection film.

A Galaxy Z Flip5 and a clear cover protection film.

Notes:

  • Protection film for the Galaxy Z Flip5 is sold separately and comes equipped with: Protection film (2 sheets), Applicator (1 piece), Dust remover (2 sheets), Microfibre cleaner (1 piece), Squeegee (1 piece), and Installation guide.
  • This is a guide for applying authentic Samsung protection film. When using a third-party product, the installation components may differ from the instructions and are not covered by the warranty.

Video demonstration

YouTube video of How to apply Front Protection Film Galaxy Z Flip5 YouTube video of How to apply Front Protection Film Galaxy Z Flip5

To ensure a successful protection film application process, you must make sure your device is prepared.

Placing an open Galaxy Z Flip5 face down. Placing an open Galaxy Z Flip5 face down.

Step 1. Unfold your Galaxy Z Flip5 and place the main display face down on a soft, flat, non-slip surface. Make sure the phone is in a horizontal position with the cover screen on the left side.

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 Flip5. Applying the applicator to the Galaxy Z Flip5.

Step 3. Place the applicator beside the bottom left corner of the phone (by the camera lenses) and align them.

Applying the applicator to the Galaxy Z Flip5. Applying the applicator to the Galaxy Z Flip5.

Step 4. Then, touch the top tip of the applicator to the side of the phone and rotate the applicator until it is flush and secure against the device.

Cleaning the Galaxy Z Flip5 cover screen with the microfibre cleaner. Cleaning the Galaxy Z Flip5 cover screen with the microfibre cleaner.

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

Cleaning the Galaxy Z Flip5 cover screen with the dust remover. Cleaning the Galaxy Z Flip5 cover screen with the dust remover.

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

A correctly placed protection film will help increase both the longevity and durability of your device's cover screen.

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

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

Aligning the protection film holes to the camera lenses, camera hole and the applicator. Aligning the protection film holes to the camera lenses, camera hole 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 lenses, camera hole 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.

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

Step 5. Place the provided squeegee at the halfway point of the cover screen, and then bend the top portion of the protection film until the blue protective sheet begins to separate from the clear protection film.

* To ensure you do not peel the protection 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 whilst removing the top half of the blue protective sheet. Using the squeegee to apply the protection film whilst 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 Flip5 180 degrees. Rotating the Galaxy Z Flip5 180 degrees.

Step 7. Turn the phone 180 degrees.

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

Step 8. Detach the blue film from the applicator, and then remove the applicator from the phone.

Using the squeegee to apply the clear film to the cover screen while removing the second half of the blue protective sheet. Using the squeegee to apply the clear film to the cover screen while removing the second half of the blue protective sheet.

Step 9. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to apply the second half of the protection film. Then, position the squeegee in the centre of the screen by the fold of the device. Apply pressure pushing outwards from the centre to the left and right edges, moving from the top to the bottom.

Using the microfibre cleaner to smooth the edges of the protection film. Using the microfibre cleaner to smooth the edges of the protection film.

Step 10. Fold the phone closed and remove the protection film's outer transparent film. Then rub the edges with the microfibre cleaner to eliminate any remaining gaps.

*A line may appear in the centre of the screen after attaching the protection film. However, it will disappear after a certain period of time.

Note: If you have any difficulty applying your new protection film, please contact your nearest Samsung service centre for assistance.

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