Does the adhesive for the back and side leave a heavy residue if it was to be removed? If so, is this able to be easily cleaned from the Xperia?
1852088
That's a great question. I haven't tried removing it. So far it's holding in place nicely with no adhesive sneaking out or peeling along edges. It's protecting the back from scratches which is why I got it.
2083701
Yes it's removeable. The center also comes out so you can clean the debris from the screen.
1284298
Once installed you can clean it many times. I have not tried peeling it off from the phone and try to install it back again at a later time, though. The packet includes two matte proctectors and two clear protectors. I don't care too much about the clear ones but the matte ones are excellent. You have no glear on the phone and it cleans very easily.
348885
The other answers are incorrect, I have taken off and put back on my phone 50 times. There's no glue, no adhesive, no cleaning with alcohol. The other reviewers obviously never used it.
178328
And yes, it's literally a piece of tape, but it doesn't mean it will STAY stuck for long. I have a Galaxy Note 3 and it won't stick to the back of that...it's like faux leather material...
1504791
The adhesive and suction are very strong an sturdy. I have mine stuck to my dashboard and I do not remove it. However I'm sure, as with most adhesive backings, that if u keep removing it, it will probably wear down. I don't know about that company's policy on replacements.
457292
Hi Courtney.....No....there is no residue to speak of.....but it DID discolor...leaving a blackish smear on it which coukd not be removed. When it was on the phone, it looked like a black cloud or something. It did not leave any residue on the screenface of the phone. Hope that answered your question...Ed
243153
If you mean sticky residue, no. I haven't peeled off my screen since I applied it a few weeks ago but initially when I was applying it I had to peel it off about 4-5 time to adjust it correctly and there was no sticky residue on the screen of any kind whatsoever, will there be residue after months of use and then taking it off? I'm not sure but most likely not based on what I seen from peeling it off initially, it doesn't leave any sticky coating behind.
731188
It doesn't remove any scratch, but it's a good cleaner and safe to use with Iphone, I used it with my Ipad & Nexus 7, but I'm sure there are cheaper cleaner out there
1336668
I have not had a reason to remove them yet. The adhesive seems to be a lot like double sided tape so if you heat it with a hairdryer and carefully peel it off you should be ok. A little goo-off should clean up any residue left behind.
1286379
Not sure about that. I just got the protectors and have not attempted to remove them. I think that with a little goo gone you should be able to get it off.
125912
I'm pretty sure you removed the tab, not the second layer. There shouldn't be any residue. There are three layers in all. Remove the back layer to put on tge phone. When it's sealed and all the bubbles are out, use the second tab to peel the entire front layer off, not just tge little white tab.
1082360
hi..to be honest with you, i did not peel the adhesive, its heavy enough and my dashboard is wide and kinda steep enough of a surface, it very rarely and slightly tips off, especially if you want to remove it for many different reasons, you better off just not to peel off the adhesive, but you really want to peel off the adhesive, remember, it will leave a mark after sometimes, its inevitable,
2107829
It's very easy to remove. No residue. When I first placed it on the glass I was able to pull it off immediately to correct some air bubbles. But please note: after about 2 months I accidentally pulled it up (it was stupid of me really), and it cracked the corner. Overall I would purchase this glass time and time again to save damaging my screen. Since I like to resell my phones and upgrade on a regular basis this is worth the investment.
1489804
The adhesive is already on the back. You only need to clean off your screen, peel off the protective layer, and then lay it on. It comes off easily also, although I tried it within a week of putting it on.
798538
The white version I have is semi-glossy down the top, and matte on the sides. I haven't noticed any particular grime build up on the glossy area, however, the "gaps" behind the side buttons do tend to collect some dust/dirt that I generally clear out with a napkin edge around an unfolded paper clip. The dirt hasn't really "stuck" and is easy to wipe off.
1055364
I haven't removed it, but it is not supposed to damage the original finish. I will probably not remove it unless it starts to peel loose. I don't know if that happens or not.