Quick answer: Fit a tempered glass or hydrogel protector and a well-fitting cover on the first day, before dust and scratches arrive. Choose protection made for your exact model, clean the screen carefully before applying, and pick a cover with raised edges around the screen and camera. Junaid Telecom, Chiniot, stocks covers and protectors: WhatsApp 0345 7701965.
Why protect it from day one?
Screens and back panels are the most expensive parts to repair. A protector costs a small fraction of a display replacement, and a cover softens drops and hides scratches. Do it before the phone gets its first scuff. Resale value is also better for a clean phone.
Choosing a screen protector
| Type | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Tempered glass | Flat and slightly curved screens, easy fitting, scratch resistance, firm feel | Can chip at the edges; may not cover curved edges fully |
| Hydrogel / TPU film | Curved-edge screens, self-healing for light scratches | Needs wet installation and patience; less shock absorption |
| UV-glue glass | Strongly curved screens | Needs specific tools and correct fitting; may affect an under-display fingerprint sensor if done poorly |
| Privacy glass | Hiding your screen from onlookers | Darkens the display and reduces viewing angle |
| Matte | Anti-glare and fewer fingerprints | Slightly lowers sharpness |
Always match the protector to your exact model. Models with similar names can have different sizes and camera cutouts.
Under-display fingerprint sensors and thick protectors
If your phone has a fingerprint sensor under the screen, choose a protector that is compatible with it, and fit it carefully. Bad fitting, air bubbles or too thick a glass can make the sensor unreliable. Ask before buying.
How to apply tempered glass properly
- Wash and dry your hands, and pick a clean, dust-free spot. A bathroom after a hot shower, or a room without a fan on, helps.
- Switch the phone off so you can see dust easily.
- Clean the screen using the alcohol wipe and microfibre cloth often included in the kit.
- Remove dust with the sticker included.
- Align the glass over the screen without letting it touch. Check speaker, camera and sensor cutouts.
- Lay it down from one edge and let it settle. Bubbles usually push out to the edges; if they don’t, lift gently and remove dust.
- Press the centre and wait. Small bubbles can disappear over a day.
- Don’t touch the sticky side.
If you’d rather not fit it yourself, ask on WhatsApp whether fitting help is available at the shop.
Choosing a cover
- Soft transparent TPU: flexible, shows off the phone’s colour, good basic drop protection, can yellow over time.
- Hard polycarbonate: slim, but can crack and offers less shock absorption.
- Shockproof / armour covers: thicker corners and layers, good for heavy use.
- Wallet/flip covers: protect the screen too, but add bulk.
- Back cases with camera protection: a raised lip around the lens prevents scratches when the phone is placed face-up.
What a good cover has
- Raised edges around the screen and the camera bump.
- Accurate cutouts for the buttons, port and speaker.
- Reasonable grip, since a slippery case leads to more drops.
- Enough ventilation. A very thick closed case can trap heat during charging; see our heating guide.
Don’t forget the camera and the port
- Camera lens protectors help guard against scratches, but cheap ones can cause blur or ghost reflections. Choose a clear, good-quality one.
- Dust plugs for the charging port are available for some phones and covers. Lint is a common reason for charging faults; see our guide on cleaning a charging port.
Common mistakes
- Buying the wrong model size.
- Applying over dust or lint.
- Keeping a cracked protector on for months, since sharp edges cut the finger and damage oleophobic coating.
- Using a protector over a cracked phone screen as a “repair”.
- Choosing a cover that blocks the microphone or speaker, which creates sound problems. Read our speaker and mic checks.
- Over-pressing near the edges, which may lift the glass.
When to replace the protector or cover
- The protector is cracked, peeling or harming touch response.
- The cover has stretched, yellowed heavily or no longer fits snugly.
- The corners are worn out. The protection is gone before the look is.
Visit Junaid Telecom
Junaid Telecom sells mobile covers, back cases and screen protectors among a wide range of accessories. Rates change daily, so message your phone model for today’s rate. Retail customers can buy even a single piece at the wholesale price. If your screen is already damaged, the Repairing Lab can advise at 0345 7599995.
Junaid Telecom & Repairing Lab, Madrasa Banat Road, Mohalla Garah, Dhol Sikandar, Chiniot. Open daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
- Owner WhatsApp: 0345 7701965
- Staff WhatsApp: 0348 8651965
- Repairing Lab WhatsApp: 0345 7599995