PSA: Be careful when installing UV glue screen protectors
Read this before you install a UV glue screen protector on your phone.
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- UV glue screen protectors are a good option for curved-screen phones.
- However, the glue can seep into the phone’s buttons and ports and cause mechanical issues if it is not applied properly.
- To avoid these risks, have it installed by a professional.
Like most smartphone users, you likely take the safety of your device seriously, and what better way to keep your phone protected than to use a screen protector? Thanks to the growing popularity of UV glue screen protectors, particularly for curved-screen devices, many smartphone users are springing for these advanced protectors. However, as a Reddit user discovered, UV glue screen protectors come with their own set of risks.
The problem with UV glue screen protectors
Reddit user LingeringCarmine recently shared their unfortunate experience with the installation of a UV glue screen protector on their Samsung Galaxy device. In the post, they reported that the UV glue had seeped into the device’s volume button, causing it to detach. To make matters worse, the glue also seeped into the S Pen’s slot, causing a rippled texture on its body.
