Once the screen covers are installed, how difficult is it to remove it if not satisfied with it's performance? Any negative effects to screen?
1302143
Not difficult at all. It is actually like a cling and pulls right off. The performance is not affected at all my the protectors.
1302144
I had to reposition mine a couple of times and it came right off. Don't know if longevity applied would affect this but they do send a 5 pack which I figured was for replacement. The hardest part I had was getting rid of the residue from the second pull-off sticker.
1302125
I have never tried to remove the screen. If you do would be interested how and why.
1284787
Mine shattered and luckily the original screen was perfect! We used a razor blade and gently scraped it off. It was easy.
1573275
The instructions say it can be removed easily, and that certainly appears to the true. If you try to casually apply the protector, however, you will probably get a lot of dust trapped behind the filter which I think would reduce the screen quality. Personally I have left mine on all the time for the past six months. It doesn't reduce the brightness or quality very much, and I like that it protects the screen from scratches.
784261
From my experience the protector didn't affect the usability or sensitivity of the touch screen at all. Of course you have to install it yourself so depending on how good of a job you do will really be the deciding factor but if you install with care it shouldn't affect the touchscreen's performance. If you do purchase it just remember that a couple of days after installing it you will see air bubbles which will probably bug you. But they will disappear and you will hardly notice that you have a screen protector on.
1765097
As with anything that covers your screen, it does impact the quality a little. It's not much of a impact, i noticed more glare when holding the phone at an angle more than anything.
1877704
Take off the pre-install screen protector. Once I did that the quality was the SAME as the original. The pre-install screen protector is REALLY thick and blocks the quality of the screen.
787387
I wouldnt say it ruins it since the screen is still Hd quality and you can tell that. It kind of like wheb you have that thin sheet of plastic on a new electronic. Its hard to tell its there but you can see the refraction of the light from the screen which gives it a textured looo. It honestly doesn't bother me when I watch vids or anyone else that sees vids on it and the benefits from it Trumps any minor loss of clarity
1807927
Bottom line, yes the overall job is difficult.I shattered my original glass cover when removing it with a suction cup and heat gun. Warning: the original screen cover is real glass and did actually shatter like a car window (glass didn't fly everywhere and is adhered to a plastic film but was sharp). Be prepared to buy another cover or have one on hand during the job. Take your time with the suction cup, heat gun, and guitar picks. Don't force the glass screen cover off and let the heat gun melt the adhesive.Once you have the glass cover off the swap is easy and straight forward. This LCD fixed my flickering display issue. There is a good tutorial on one of the i fixit websites. Bottom line, yes the overall job is difficult.I shattered my original glass cover when removing it with a suction cup and heat gun. Warning: the original screen cover is real glass and did actually shatter like a car window (glass didn't fly everywhere and is adhered to a plastic film but was sharp). Be prepared to buy another cover or have one on hand during the job. Take your time with the suction cup, heat gun, and guitar picks. Don't force the glass screen cover off and let the heat gun melt the adhesive.Once you have the glass cover off the swap is easy and... » Read More Bottom line, yes the overall job is difficult.I shattered my original glass cover when removing it with a suction cup and heat gun. Warning: the original screen cover is real glass and did actually shatter like a car window (glass didn't fly everywhere and is adhered to a plastic film but was sharp). Be prepared to buy another cover or have one on hand during the job. Take your time with the suction cup, heat gun, and guitar picks. Don't force the glass screen cover off and let the heat gun melt the adhesive.Once you have the glass cover off the swap is easy and straight forward. This LCD fixed my flickering display issue. There is a good tutorial on one of the i fixit websites. « Show Less
143525
We never remove it. And I Looked at it this morning and don't see any damage. Also its not very hard to install it took me about 5 min. to install it.
1849689
I haven't had any problem with damaging the screen so far. If it happens, i'm gonna sue the company. Regardless, don't get this product... it's not that good.
135265
NO! One of the things I had issues with. It trashed two screen protectors with scratches and rubs. I threw it out.
489934
I am guessing you are asking about pulling it off? I have replaced them and they leave no marks or scratches at all - in fact that is what they protect the screen from...
1633598
I've removed one thus far to deal with a couple of bubbles (my problem during installation). The screen was clean.
993995
I would remove the flimsy one that the case comes with. Im using a tempered glass screen protector on mine with no issues.
399192
I have had no problem with crushing the screen. I put the plastic cover over the screen when removing it.
1702188
Yeah, its pretty easy to install. Just make sure your screen is TOTALLY free of dust or fingerprints! Try to do it on a warmer day, too. Makes it easier to manipulate. Good product!